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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

Why Portlanders Feel Better About the City (but Still Don't Understand Government)

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Today we’re talking about how a lot of Portlanders are feeling better about our city these days. That's despite the fact that a lot of metro-area voters don't quite seem to know what local government does. Plus, we dive into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week's midweek news roundup is senior producer Giulia Fiaoni Discussed in Today's Episode: Many Portland-Area Residents Say They Never Use Government Services. Actually, They Do [Oregonian] In Trump’s America, the Portland Bubble Is Looking Better for Its Residents, Poll Finds [Oregonian] He’s Mayor of Oregon’s Largest City. Most Local Residents Aren’t Sure How Well He’s Doing [Oregonian] Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. 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 April 2nd episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order TEDx Portland - Use code RADIO13 for 13% off

Today we’re talking about how a lot of Portlanders are feeling better about our city these days. That's despite the fact that a lot of metro-area voters don't quite seem to know what local government does. Plus, we dive into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week's midweek news roundup is senior producer Giulia Fiaoni Discussed in Today's Episode: Many Portland-Area Residents Say They Never Use Government Services. Actually, They Do [Oregonian] In Trump’s America, the Portland Bubble Is Looking Better for Its Residents, Poll Finds [Oregonian] He’s Mayor of Oregon’s Largest City. Most Local Residents Aren’t Sure How Well He’s Doing [Oregonian] Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. 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 April 2nd episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order TEDx Portland - Use code RADIO13 for 13% off

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