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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 37 MIN

Will the Oregonian on Trump’s Cabinet Resign? Plus, the Gas Tax and For-Profit Docs

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Today, we’re looking into the wild drama surrounding the only Oregonian in President Trump's Cabinet, the legal fights and political fallout over the gas tax bill, and a neighborhood clinic that's closing after being bought by a healthcare mega-corporation. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own newsletter editor, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Democrats’ Bill Altering Oregon Gas Tax Vote Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims [OPB] Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out [New York Times] The Death of a Portland Clinic [Willamette Week] 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 March 6th episode Discover Newport Neo Home Loans

Today, we’re looking into the wild drama surrounding the only Oregonian in President Trump's Cabinet, the legal fights and political fallout over the gas tax bill, and a neighborhood clinic that's closing after being bought by a healthcare mega-corporation. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own newsletter editor, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Democrats’ Bill Altering Oregon Gas Tax Vote Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims [OPB] Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out [New York Times] The Death of a Portland Clinic [Willamette Week] 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 March 6th episode Discover Newport Neo Home Loans

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