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Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan discusses homele...
Addressing rumors of a possible run for Portland mayor, Ryan said he hasn't ruled it out but wants to wait until January to decide
24 min
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Bonus Episode: Mingus Mapps
Commissioner Mingus Mapps has set his sights on becoming Portland's first mayor under the new form of government that will take effect at the start of 2025.
10 min
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Commissioner Mingus Mapps talks police, homeles...
Commissioner Mingus Mapps has set his sights on becoming Portland's first mayor under the new form of government that will take effect at the start of 2025.
24 min
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Sen. Ron Wyden talks wildfires, fentanyl, semic...
Sen. Wyden talked about federal legislation aimed at fighting wildfires and combating fentanyl, as well as the push for Portland to land a WNBA team.
24 min
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Basic Rights Oregon pushes back in an era of ri...
The organization got its start combating anti-gay ballot measures in the 1990s, and continues advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
24 min
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Prosper Portland shares big plans for the futur...
The old US Post Office across from Union Station is now fully demolished, and all eyes are on what comes next for the now-vacant 34-acre site
24 min
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer discusses Portland's chall...
The longest-serving member of Oregon's current U.S. House delegation talks about his work in D.C. and his confidence that things will get better for the Rose City.
24 min
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Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio talks afford...
Rubio now heads some of the Portland bureaus most responsible for speeding the production of housing, and she's trying to do just that.
24 min
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Bonus episode: Poison Waters
Drag queen Poison Waters stuck around for a bonus episode after this week's Straight Talk
11 min
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Poison Waters talks Pride Month, Darcelle and t...
Drag performer Poison Waters was a guest on Straight Talk this week to talk about the importance of Pride Month amid political attacks on drag queens
24 min
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Bonus episode: The role of bail and other legal...
This week's episode of Straight Talk focuses on the Tiffany Hill and other legal tools to protect victims of domestic violence.
12 min
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The Tiffany Hill Act and domestic violence prev...
This week's episode of Straight Talk focuses on the Tiffany Hill and other legal tools to protect victims of domestic violence.
24 min
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Oregon lawmakers sponsor dueling bills on paren...
24 min
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What to know as you're voting for school board ...
24 min
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Bonus: Governor Tina Kotek answers questions ab...
12 min
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After Governor Tina Kotek's first 100 days, wha...
24 min
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Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle discusses th...
Housing development and a new I-5 bridge will both be key factors impacting the future of Vancouver.
24 min
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Oregon's $200 million housing package heads to ...
24 min
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Tackling Oregon's housing crisis with home sharing
Housing organization leaders and an Oregon homeowner discuss how renting out unused rooms can make a fast impact on the housing shortage.
24 min
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Bonus round: Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell
Police Chief Chuck Lovell stuck around for a bonus interview after this week's episode of Straight Talk.
7 min
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Interview with Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell
Portland's police chief discussed gun violence, police staffing, body cameras and more.
24 min
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Can downtown Portland be resuscitated?
11 min
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Economic data paints a not-so-rosy picture of P...
24 min
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The benefits of reducing alcohol consumption
The practice of 'dry January' is expanding to other times of year like 'dry July.'
24 min
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Dan Ryan says Safe Rest Villages remain a priority
Even as he makes plans for his new role in charge of the parks bureau, Ryan said he wants to finish what he started
24 min