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City Cast Portland

City Cast Portland

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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.670761 Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Portland Monthly’s Shaky Future, Our 911 Dispatchers Among Best in World, and Free Stuff To Do

    Portland Monthly’s Shaky Future, Our 911 Dispatchers Among Best in World, and Free Stuff To Do
    Apr 13 2026
    We're talking about what the sale of Portland Monthly means for local news coverage and the people working there, how our city's 911 dispatchers are being recognized internationally, and some fun free ways to enjoy Portland — and maybe even meet some new people this month. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow. Discussed in today's episode: Hour Media Purchases Portland Monthly Magazine [Willamette Week] Portland 911 dispatchers weathered a crisis — now, they're among the best in the world [KGW] 22 Free Ways to Connect with Your Fellow Portlanders [Portland Monthly] 20 Ways to Make a Difference in Portland [Portland Monthly] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed our interview with Kat Applegarth, the Marketing & Communications Director of the International School of Portland, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: Discover Newport OMSI Cascadia Getaways Cascadia Community Energy
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    38 mins
  • 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor

    'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor
    Apr 12 2026
    Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    26 mins
  • Mayor Wilson vs Reality, a Vision for the Waterfront, and a Controversial City Leadership Pick

    Mayor Wilson vs Reality, a Vision for the Waterfront, and a Controversial City Leadership Pick
    Apr 10 2026
    Today we’re looking into how the city and county are fighting (once again) over the state of our ongoing homelessness crisis and talking about a controversial Prosper Portland leadership pick and why it was revoked. Plus, there are some exciting new projects that are transforming our waterfront. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week’s City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: Behind Portland’s homelessness data, a familiar political fight emerges [OPB] Prosper Backtracks on Committee Facilitator After Controversy Over Pick [Willamette Week] 12 projects that could transform development along the Willamette River [Oregonian] Eight Ways to Get Portlanders Back on the Willamette River [Willamette River] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: D'Amore Law International School of Portland YMCA of the Columbia Willamette Neo Home Loans
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    40 mins
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