Nepotism Accusations at PPS and a ‘Damning’ Arts Tax Audit. Plus, Mailbag episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 30 MIN

Nepotism Accusations at PPS and a ‘Damning’ Arts Tax Audit. Plus, Mailbag

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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into the possible nepotism at Portland Public Schools related to a $61 million contract and what our city auditor has to say about Portland’s beleaguered arts tax program. Plus, we’re also diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners. Discussed in today's episode: Portland Superintendent’s Daughter Lands Job With Firm Awarded $61M School District Contract (Oregonian) Portland Watchdog Skewers City’s Arts Tax Program in Damning New Audit (Oregonian) 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 [email protected], 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 March 19th episode: D'Amore Law OMSI Discover Newport Association of Science Communicators

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into the possible nepotism at Portland Public Schools related to a $61 million contract and what our city auditor has to say about Portland’s beleaguered arts tax program. Plus, we’re also diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners. Discussed in today's episode: Portland Superintendent’s Daughter Lands Job With Firm Awarded $61M School District Contract (Oregonian) Portland Watchdog Skewers City’s Arts Tax Program in Damning New Audit (Oregonian) 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 [email protected], 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 March 19th episode: D'Amore Law OMSI Discover Newport Association of Science Communicators

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