City Cast Portland
City Cast Portland captures the one-of-a-kind creative spirit of this place and tackles who we are and where we’re going — from big deals, like equity and livability, to tiny delights, like the city's most wonderful doughnut. Host Claudia Meza is so over the notion that ‘Portland is over.’ On the show, she’ll revive your civic pride and stir you to help create local change — through conversations with neighbors, newsmakers, artists and entrepreneurs about our ever-changing city. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at portland.citycast.fm.
Episodes
October 31, 2025 • 36 mins
This week, we’re looking into the latest court maneuvering over troop deployments to Portland and the government shutdown's impact on SNAP benefits in Oregon. We’re also breaking down the arguments for and against the Portland parks ballot measure, as well as checking in on endorsements it’s racked up. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer,...
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October 30, 2025 • 24 mins
The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor movement of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn maps. They like to say they have the receipts for everything the city has ever done, in public or private. Today we're talking with City Archivist Madeline Moya about what’s inside this archive, and how it helps hold local government accountable.
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October 29, 2025 • 22 mins
This week in Portland, the legal challenges over Trump's troop deployment continue to fly. A fire severely damages a City Councilor’s home. A familiar face enters the 2026 governor's race, and so much more. Plus, we’re unveiling the finalists of our downtown design contest with Pivot Portland! Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is executive producer John Notarianni.
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October 28, 2025 • 22 mins
Portland is a city full of engaged and concerned citizens; it's not uncommon to talk with your neighbor about a growing pothole on your street or what actually goes in the recycling bin. But sometimes some issues seem far too complicated to resolve, and you just don't know where to start. Today, senior producer Giulia Fiaoni is talking with John Dutt, a longtime supervisor for the City of Portland's 311 program. He's here to talk a...
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October 27, 2025 • 21 mins
The Oregon Renaissance Faire draws over 75,000 visitors and generates millions each year, but behind the scenes, workers have been sounding the alarm on unsafe working conditions. After whistleblowers filed OSHA complaints, inspectors found six safety violations, including head injuries and poor machinery training. Some workers also claim retaliation. Today, Willamette Week reporter Rachel Saslow shares what she uncovered.
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October 24, 2025 • 35 mins
This week in Portland, we're keeping a close eye on the ongoing threat of National Guard troop deployment to our city and the potential impact of another legal hearing later today. We're also discussing what we're seeing at Portland's ICE facility, why Mayor Wilson's emergency shelters are half empty, and the unexpected comeback of the beloved outdoor store, Next Adventure. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this Friday'...
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October 23, 2025 • 24 mins
Every year around this time, more than 20,000 crows pour into downtown Portland. At night, they fill the trees, rooftops, and power lines. And honestly, we don’t fully know why they are here and where they come from. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Gary Granger, one of the city’s leading crow experts. Though not an ornithologist, he’s spent nearly a decade walking the streets at night, counting crows block by block....
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October 22, 2025 • 24 mins
Today, we’re talking about the 9th Circuit Court’s ruling in favor of the Trump administration and what that means right now for our city. We’re also hearing from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
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Appeals Court Sides With Trump on Troop Deployment to Portland ICE Building [Oregonian]
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October 21, 2025 • 29 mins
Today we're talking with Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, about the best fried chicken in town. From the classic style of the southern states, to additions like Korean snow cheese, Vietnamese fish sauce, and Thai curry— there's no shortage of styles to choose from. We've got picks to help you discover your new favorite spots.
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October 20, 2025 • 25 mins
Ever since the late ’90s, when specialty roasters like Stumptown started up, Portland has been known as a coffee town. But now that we have hundreds of shops to choose from, which ones are the best? Today we're revisiting host Claudia Meza's conversation with producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni about our city’s ultimate coffee shops — and sharing picks from our audience.
This episode first aired on April 8, 2025
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October 17, 2025 • 35 mins
This week in Portland, the latest court ruling surrounding Trump’s troop deployment into our city, a warning saying we’re building too many public high schools, and what a recent city audit says about the Portland Parks Bureau and their upcoming ballot initiative. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
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October 16, 2025 • 36 mins
Our local wine country has grown over the years, and recently, that's meant more substantial food offerings in the area. High-caliber chefs from Portland and Napa Valley are opening up eateries in the Willamette Valley and beyond — and fall is the perfect time to visit. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Portland Monthly’s editor in chief, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, about some of the most exciting chefs working in wine co...
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October 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Today, we’re updating you on all that’s happened since we last checked in, including waiting on troop deployment court rulings, an emergency naked bike ride, our airport refusing to play a Department of Homeland Security video, and much more. We’re also hearing from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
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October 14, 2025 • 22 mins
For a lot of Portlanders, fall means two things: rain and mushrooms. But mushroom foraging isn’t just about tromping through the woods and getting lucky; there’s a whole culture, etiquette, and even a kind of intuition behind it. Today we’re talking with Norther Emily, founder of Wild Solitude Guiding and a seasoned mushroom forager. We’ll get into the art of mushroom hunting, a few that you can easily identify, and which ones you ...
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October 10, 2025 • 34 mins
Today, we're continuing to closely follow the latest developments surrounding Trump’s federal troop deployment, the aftermath of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to our city, and what comes next. Plus, some good news regarding city parks and vendors. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday's news roundup are the Oregonian’s City Hall reporter, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, and our very own executive producer, John No...
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October 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Downtown Portland is full of potential, and Pivot Property Management wants your ideas to bring it back to life. In this sponsored episode, City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza talks with Rose Anderson and Victoria Boyle from Pivot about their new contest inviting locals to dream up creative uses for five vacant downtown spaces. From historic stables near the waterfront to a 20,000-square-foot blank canvas above Broadway, these pro...
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October 9, 2025 • 27 mins
With over 30 farms, wineries, and restaurants, spread along a scenic drive through the Hood River County countryside, the Hood River Fruit Loop is a magical place for the perfect fall outing. Today, Bryan Vance of Stumptown Savings is sharing his well-researched guide to getting the most out of a day trip through the Fruit Loop.
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October 8, 2025 • 27 mins
Today, we’re catching you up on what happened this weekend and where we are now with Trump’s push to deploy federal troops to our city. We’re also hearing from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek news roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
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Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration From Sending Any National Guard Troops to Portland [Oregon Capital Chro...
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October 7, 2025 • 27 mins
If the stress of the headlines over the past week has brought you fantasies of sitting in a hot sauna or soaking pool, you’ll be pleased to know that Portland has an endless array of options. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Oregonian life and culture reporter, and self-proclaimed spa expert, Lizzy Acker. She has a look inside our area’s best saunas and soaking pools — from clothing-optional hideaways to outdoor escapes. ...
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October 6, 2025 • 29 mins
In the first few weeks since Portland area students have been back in school, a lot has been happening: There’s been rising anxiety after an ICE detention near César Chávez K-8 School, and tough conversations ahead about enrollment changes, blended classrooms, and looming budget decisions. Today, we're talking with Oregonian education reporter Julia Silverman to learn more on what's happening inside Portland's Public Schools, and w...
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