EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 22 MIN
Police Surveillance Files, Racist Maps, and Other Secrets Hidden in the City Archives
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor moment of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn maps. The archivists like to say they have the receipts for everything the city has ever done, in public or private. Today we're revisiting a conversation with City Archivist Madeline Moya about what’s inside this archive — and how it helps hold local government accountable. This episode originally aired on Oct. 30, 2025 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, Hey Portland, 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 9th episode: International School of Portland Cascadia Getaways D'Amore Law
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The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor moment of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn maps. The archivists like to say they have the receipts for everything the city has ever done, in public or private. Today we're revisiting a conversation with City Archivist Madeline Moya about what’s inside this archive — and how it helps hold local government accountable. This episode originally aired on Oct. 30, 2025 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, Hey Portland, 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 9th episode: International School of Portland Cascadia Getaways D'Amore Law
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