City Cast Portland Podcast
1) Portland's Biggest News Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on everything we’ve lived through this year. Today on City Cast Portland, producers John Notarianni, Giulia Fiaoni, and a few of our contributors join host C...Show More
2) The Best Books by Oregon Authors in 2025
This was a big year for Oregon writers. Some of the most talked-about books of 2025 came from authors living right here — including a couple of National Book Award finalists. Today, Portland Monthly s...Show More
3) City Councilors Lawyer Up, New Seasons Workers’ Big Win, and a Costly New Shipping Terminal
This week in Portland, we’re looking into why five city council members are lawyering up, the controversial multibillion-dollar idea to revitalize a coastal town, and a check-in on three local labor d...Show More
4) An Expert Guide to Snow Camping in Portland and Not Getting Frostbite
Today, we're talking about one unexpected activity that might stir your spirit for the outdoors this winter — snow camping. How do you even do it, and is it really worth it? Joining us is outdoor expe...Show More
5) Portland’s New Big Boss, Gas Tax on Hold, and an ICE Emergency in Multnomah County
This week, we’re discussing our official new city administrator, the reason the state's new gas tax is now on hold, the latest local government declaring an emergency over Immigration and Customs Enfo...Show More
6) What We Misunderstand About Hunger in Oregon
One in six Oregon children lives in a food-insecure home, and now as we enter the holidays and brace for new cuts to federal food assistance, many families are wondering how they’ll get through the mo...Show More
7) Portland's Best Breakfast Sandwiches
This is the time of year when a quick, comforting breakfast feels especially appealing, so it's fortunate that Portland has plenty of options. Today we're revisiting a conversation about Portland's be...Show More
8) Portland Sued by Right-Wing Influencer, Mayor Wilson Eyes Central City, and Will Jefferson Ever Thrive?
This week in Portland, Mayor Wilson's next set of ambitious goals, an influencer suing the Portland Police Department for being biased against conservatives, and the uncertain future of a historically...Show More
9) The Year's Best Graphic Novels From Portland's Vibrant Comic Scene and Beyond
Portland’s graphic novel and comic book arts scene is one of our most deep-seated and vibrant creative communities. Today on City Cast Portland, with the help of Katie Pryde (owner of Southeast Portla...Show More
10) Millions of Unspent Housing Dollars and the Controversial Firing of Portland’s Housing Director
Today, we’re looking into how the Portland Housing Bureau director, a leading expert on affordable housing, was fired by our mayor and what the move says about the continuing power struggle in city go...Show More