EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 31 MIN
Pearl District Bar Asks for More Police, Housing Leadership Shakeup, and Is Powell’s Selling ‘AI Slop’?
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Today we're talking about what a shooting at a Pearl District bar reveals about security in the central part of our city, the ever-changing leadership at our regional housing agencies, and the accusations that Powell’s Books is selling AI slop. Joining host Claudia Meza are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: River Pig Saloon owner speaks out after violent crimes outside business: 'Frustrates me, my staff, the neighborhood, everyone' [KGW8] Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months [Oregonian] No Hawaii trip this year for Portland housing authority staff, new boss says [Oregonian] Powell's is selling AI slop books (in case you didn't already know) [Reddit] 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 May 20th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI
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Today we're talking about what a shooting at a Pearl District bar reveals about security in the central part of our city, the ever-changing leadership at our regional housing agencies, and the accusations that Powell’s Books is selling AI slop. Joining host Claudia Meza are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: River Pig Saloon owner speaks out after violent crimes outside business: 'Frustrates me, my staff, the neighborhood, everyone' [KGW8] Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months [Oregonian] No Hawaii trip this year for Portland housing authority staff, new boss says [Oregonian] Powell's is selling AI slop books (in case you didn't already know) [Reddit] 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 May 20th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI
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