Best Portland Or Issues Podcasts (2025)

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PPS School Board Candidate Forum (May 2025 Election) 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Hear from candidates running for the Portland Public Schools Board in the May 20, 2025 Election: Ken Cavagnolo, Zone 1 Rashelle Chase-Miller, Zone 4 Herman Greene, Zone 4 Jorge Sanchez Bautista, Zone 5 Virginia La Forte, Zone 5 Rob Galanakis, Zone 6 Stephanie Engelsman, Zone 6 Simone Crowe, Zone 6 - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 yea…

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Portland Public Schools Bond Forum (May 2025 Election) 30:55

1M ago30:55

30:55

Hear from supporters and opponents of the bond measure for Portland Public Schools on the ballot in the May 20, 2025 Election. This measure would authorize up to $1.83 billion in bonds for facilities and education investments. If approved, these funds would go toward capital costs, including repairing elementary and middle schools, renovating two h…

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Durrell Kinsey Bey, for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large (May 2025 Election) 7:47

1M ago7:47

7:47

Hear from candidate Durrell Kinsey Bey, running for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our …

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Heather Coleman-Cox, for Gresham-Barlow School District Director Position 6 at Large (May 2025 Election) 7:58

1M ago7:58

7:58

Hear from candidate Heather Coleman-Cox, running for Gresham-Barlow School District Director Position 6 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from…

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Jorge Sanchez Bautista, for Portland School District Director Zone 5 (May 2025 Election) 7:30

1M ago7:30

7:30

Hear from candidate Jorge Sanchez Bautista, running for Portland School District Director Zone 5 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of c…

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Joyce Rosenau, for Reynolds School District Director Position 2 (May 2025 Election) 8:10

1M ago8:10

8:10

Hear from candidate Joyce Rosenau, running for Reynolds School District Director Position 2 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candid…

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Ken Cavagnolo, for Portland School District Director Zone 1 (May 2025 Election) 9:18

1M ago9:18

9:18

Hear from candidate Ken Cavagnolo, running for Portland School District Director Zone 1 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate …

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Michael Newman, for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large (May 2025 Election) 8:54

1M ago8:54

8:54

Hear from candidate Michael Newman, running for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our seri…

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Pam Shields, for Centennial School District Director Position 7 at Large (May 2025 Election) 8:02

1M ago8:02

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Hear from candidate Pam Shields, running for Centennial School District Director Position 7 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series …

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Rashelle Chase-Miller, for Portland School District Director Zone 4 (May 2025 Election) 6:11

1M ago6:11

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Hear from candidate Rashelle Chase-Miller, running for Portland School District Director Zone 4 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of ca…

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Rob Galanakis, for Portland School District Director Zone 6 (May 2025 Election) 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Hear from candidate Rob Galanakis, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate …

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Simone Crowe, for Portland School District Director Zone 6 (May 2025 Election) 9:05

1M ago9:05

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Hear from candidate Simone Crowe, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate i…

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Stephanie Engelsman, for Portland School District Director Zone 6 (May 2025 Election) 8:02

1M ago8:02

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Hear from candidate Stephanie Engelsman, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of cand…

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Virginia La Forte, for Portland School District Director Zone 5 (May 2025 Election) 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

Hear from candidate Virginia La Forte, running for Portland School District Director Zone 5 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candid…

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William Mohring, for Centennial School District Director Zone 3 Position 3 (May 2025 Election) 5:15

1M ago5:15

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Hear from candidate William Mohring, running for Centennial School District Director Zone 3 Position 3 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our serie…

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Christy Splitt, for Portland School District Director Zone 1 (May 2025 Election) 9:27

1M ago9:27

9:27

Hear from candidate Christy Splitt, running for Portland School District Director Zone 1 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate…

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Dylan Souders, for David Douglas School District Director Position 3 (May 2025 Election) 8:17

1M ago8:17

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Hear from candidate Dylan Souders, running for David Douglas School District Director Position 3 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of c…

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Erica Fuller, for Multnomah Education Service District Director at Large Position 2 (May 2025 Election) 8:27

1M ago8:27

8:27

Hear from candidate Erica Fuller, running for Multnomah Education Service District Director at Large Position 2 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from …

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Althea Ender, for David Douglas School District #40 Director (May 2025 Election) 8:39

1M ago8:39

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Hear from candidate Althea Ender, running for David Douglas School District #40 Director in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate…

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Immigration: National Policy & Humanitarian Impacts 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Learn about pivotal changes in immigration policies affecting Americans at the deepest level, in terms of the economy, humanitarian rights, and international relations. What is US immigration policy in 2025 and how is it changing from the past? What is the international border industrial complex, and why should we care? How are students and univers…

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Policing Immigration: Civic Education with LWVPDX 1:19:03

3M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Listen in on our March event, which provides perspectives on how local immigration enforcement is changing under President Trump. With a strong statement of Portland’s support for its immigrant population, the speakers share about the rights immigrants have and how all of us can support our neighbors. Speakers bring their professional experience an…

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Election Reflection 2024: Learning and Looking Back 1:22:32

7M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

This fall, Portland is facing big changes. Our election system is shifting to ranked-choice voting for the first time. In January, a new form of city government will be in place. As the ballots are counted and the impacts of this election set in, our panel helps offer perspective, learning, and hope on the other side. How did we do in our city’s fi…

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Portland: Know Your New Government! 1:29:24

8M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

This fall, Portland’s election system isn’t the only thing changing. Our form of city government is changing, too. In 2022, Portlanders voted for change, and on January 1, 2025, we are getting it. The Mayor will be running the City government, and hiring a City Administrator to get the job done. The Mayor won’t be on the Council any more – Council …

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Ranked-Choice Voting: Moving Portland Forward with Confidence in November 2024 1:23:42

8M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

This November, Portlanders will experience a new voting method when the city introduces ranked-choice voting (RCV) to elect its top elected officials. Although RCV is not new — 43 other American cities, two states and, three counties now use it — its unfamiliarity to local voters has raised a number of questions and concerns. Are the voters and the…

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Interview with Jacquenette McIntire, candidate for Gresham City Council, Position 3 8:17

8M ago8:17

8:17

This is a podcast of an interview with Jacquenette McIntire who is running for Position 3 on the Gresham City Council. Ms. McIntire explains why she is running and how she would address Gresham's most urgent needs.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Sameer Kanal, candidate for Portland, OR, City Council, District 2 9:22

8M ago9:22

9:22

This is a podcast of an interview with Sameer Kanal, who is running to represent District 2 on the Portland City Council. Mr. Kanal explains why he is running and discusses his ideas for addressing important issues in Portland.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Tom Busse, candidate for Oregon House of Representatives, District 33 8:30

8M ago8:30

8:30

By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Willy Chotzen, candidate for Oregon House of Representatives, District 46 9:09

8M ago9:09

9:09

By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Hoa Nguyen, candidate for Oregon House of Representatives, District 48 9:36

8M ago9:36

9:36

By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Zach Hudson, candidate for Oregon House of Representatives, District 49 10:32

8M ago10:32

10:32

By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for candidates running for Judge of the Circuit Court, 4th District, Position 38 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

This is a podcast of the Candidate Forum for candidates running for the position of Circuit Court Judge, 4th District, Position 38. Five candidates are running for this position. Three of them participated in this forum: Jeff Auxier, Jennifer Myrick, and Rachel Philips. NOTE: Information on all five candidates can be found on the League of Women Vo…

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Interview with Joe Meyer, candidate for U.S. Representative in Congress, District 3 8:25

8M ago8:25

8:25

This is a podcast of an interview with Joe Meyer, who is running for the position on US Representative in Congress for District 3.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Khanh Pham, candidate for Oregon State Senate, District 23 7:42

8M ago7:42

7:42

This is a podcast of an interview with Khanh Pham, who is currently the Oregon State Representative for District 46, but who is running to become the Oregon State Senator for District 23. (She is not running for reelection to her current position in the Oregon House of Representatives.) Ms. Pham explains why she is now running for the Senate and he…

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Interview with Rachel Philips, candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court 4th District, Position 38 8:45

8M ago8:45

8:45

This is an interview with Rachel Philips, running to fill Position 38 in the 4th District of the Circuit Court. Ms. Philips answers questions about why she is running and her goals and priorities as a judge.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Jeff Auxier, candidate for Circuit Court Judge, 4th District, Position 38 9:13

8M ago9:13

9:13

This is an interview with Jeff Auxier, running to fill Position 38 in the 4th District of the Circuit Court. Mr.Auxier answers questions about why he is running and his goals and priorities as a judge.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for Multnomah County Commission District 1 candidates 1:00:11

8M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

This is a podcast of a candidate forum with Vadim Mozyrsky and Meghan Moyer, the candidates running to become the Multnomah County Commissioner for District 1. The candidates participate in a timed discussion of the issues facing the Multnomah County Commission and how they would address these issues, if elected.…

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Interview with Shannon Singleton, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner District 2 8:34

8M ago8:34

8:34

This is a podcast of an interview with Shannon Singleton, who is running for the position of Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2. Ms. Singleton answers questions about why she is running and discusses changes she would support for the programs that the county oversees.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for Multnomah County Commission District 2 candidates 51:33

8M ago51:33

51:33

This is a podcast of a candidate forum with Shannon Singleton and Sam Adams, the candidates running to become the Multnomah County Commissioner for District 2. The candidates participate in a timed discussion of the issues facing the Multnomah County Commission and how they would address these issues, if elected.…

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Interview with Meghan Moyer, candidate for Multnomah County Commission, District 1 8:34

8M ago8:34

8:34

This is a podcast of an interview with Meghan Moyer, who is running for the position of Multnomah County Commissioner, District 1. Ms. Moyer answers questions about why she is running and discusses changes she would support for the programs that the county oversees.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Vadim Mozyrsky, candidate for Multnomah County Commission, District 1 9:57

8M ago9:57

9:57

This is a podcast of an interview with Vadim Mozyrsky, who is running for the position of Multnomah County Commissioner, District 1. Mr. Mozyrsky answers questions about why he is running and discusses any changes he would support for the programs that the county oversees.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for Mayor of Portland Oregon 1:01:19

8M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

This candidate forum features three of the candidates for Portland Mayor: Liv Osthus, Carmen Rubio and Keith Wilson.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Michael O'Callaghan, candidate for Mayor of Portand, Oregon 8:48

8M ago8:48

8:48

This is an interview with Michael O'Callaghan, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Mr. O'callaghan speaks about why he is running, his priorities for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways he will address Portland's needs for housing and police accountability.…

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Interview with Sharon Nasset, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 9:35

8M ago9:35

9:35

This is an interview with Sharon Nasset, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Ms. Nasset speaks about why she is running, her priorities for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways she will address Portland's needs for housing.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Mingus Mapps, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 8:42

8M ago8:42

8:42

This is an interview with Mingus Mapps, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Mr. Mapps speaks about why he is running, his plans for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways he will address Portland's needs for housing and police accountability.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Josh Leake, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 8:08

8M ago8:08

8:08

This is an interview with Josh Leake, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Mr. Leake speaks about why he is running, his plans for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways he will address Portland's needs for housing and police accountability.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Rene Gonzalez, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 8:29

8M ago8:29

8:29

This is an interview with Rene Gonzalez, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Mr. Gonzalez speaks about why he is running, his plans for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways he will address Portland's needs for housing and police accountability.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Martin Ward, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 8:41

8M ago8:41

8:41

This is an interview with Martin Ward, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Mr. Ward speaks about why he is running and how he would go about developing the City Budget, hiring the new City Administrator, and implementing the City's goals for housing and police accountability.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Carmen Rubio, candidate for Mayor of Portland, Oregon 8:53

8M ago8:53

8:53

This is an interview with Carmen Rubio, who is running for Mayor of Portland. Ms. Rubio speaks about why she is running, her priorities for developing Portland's next city budget and hiring the new City Administrator, and the ways she will address Portland's needs for housing and police accountability.…

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Interview with Candace Avalos, candidate for Portland, OR, City Council District 1 8:16

8M ago8:16

8:16

This is a podcast of an interview with Candace Avalos, who is running to represent District 1 on the Portland City Council. Ms. Avalos speaks about why she is running for this position and her ideas for addressing important issues in Portland.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Simone Rede, candidate for reelection as Auditor for Portland, OR 8:10

8M ago8:10

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This is an interview with Simone Rede, who is running for reelection as Portland Auditor. In this interview, Ms. Rede talks about her goals as Portland Auditor and challenges she expects for a next term as Portland's form of government changes.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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