EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 34 MIN
Oregon State Hospital Scandal, the Bottle Bill Is Unraveling, and an Unusual CSA
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
We're talking about why Oregon is now considered to have the worst state hospital in the nation, and why our leader’s best laid plans for the Oregon Bottle Bill are unraveling. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are our very own City Cast Portland producers Giulia Fiaoni and Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Copihue Farms A Tomato-Only CSA Is Here for BLT Lovers [Portland Mercury] Locked up and alone: Sharp rise in Oregon State Hospital’s seclusion of patients pushed state to worst-in-nation status [Oregonian] In a win for no one, Bottle Bill alternative redemption center plans unravel [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 June 17th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health
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We're talking about why Oregon is now considered to have the worst state hospital in the nation, and why our leader’s best laid plans for the Oregon Bottle Bill are unraveling. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are our very own City Cast Portland producers Giulia Fiaoni and Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Copihue Farms A Tomato-Only CSA Is Here for BLT Lovers [Portland Mercury] Locked up and alone: Sharp rise in Oregon State Hospital’s seclusion of patients pushed state to worst-in-nation status [Oregonian] In a win for no one, Bottle Bill alternative redemption center plans unravel [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 June 17th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health
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