EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 21 MIN
New Oregon Laws, a Potential Foie Gras Ban, and a Toxic Dump Becomes a Botanical Garden?
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Today we're talking about some of the new state laws going into effect this year, a city councilor’s push to ban foie gras, the closing of a beloved North Portland gastropub, and more. We also dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: New Year, New Rules: A Look at Some of the Oregon Laws That Kick in Jan. 1 [OPB] Councilor Mitch Green Defends His Priorities: 'We Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time' [Willamette Week} ‘Change Is Hard’: North Portland Gastropub To Shutter After 14 Years [KOIN] Portland Food Cart Up for Sale as Owner Undergoes Visa Process [KOIN] This Once-Toxic Industrial Wasteland Could Become Portland’s Most Expansive Botanical Gardens [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 January 7th episode Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans
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Today we're talking about some of the new state laws going into effect this year, a city councilor’s push to ban foie gras, the closing of a beloved North Portland gastropub, and more. We also dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: New Year, New Rules: A Look at Some of the Oregon Laws That Kick in Jan. 1 [OPB] Councilor Mitch Green Defends His Priorities: 'We Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time' [Willamette Week} ‘Change Is Hard’: North Portland Gastropub To Shutter After 14 Years [KOIN] Portland Food Cart Up for Sale as Owner Undergoes Visa Process [KOIN] This Once-Toxic Industrial Wasteland Could Become Portland’s Most Expansive Botanical Gardens [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 January 7th episode Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans
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