Are we living in a bisexual renaissance? From Ancient China to TikTok, writers, hosts and ex-gfs Mary & Ell explore what it really means to be a modern bisexual. “I still regretfully shag men... I guess that’s what bi is” - anon Written, created and hosted by Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Sound design, music and production by Tom Foskett-Barnes. Episodes 1-8 research by Eve Brandon, Robin Craig, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Episodes 1-8 produced by Ellie Keel. Graphic design by Madison Coby Y ...
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Oregon swimmer braves a 5-mile swim across the Columbia River — and her own traumaBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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This Portland therapist shares tips on how to meet your match...and keep them
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As a relationship therapist, social media influencer and author Guenther helps his clients in Portland and his audience of millions of subscribers on TikTok navigate the joys and difficulties of relationships. Guenther spoke with OPB Morning Edition host Jess Hazel about his new book “Big Dating Energy” and shared some relationship tips.…
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3 Portland-area pizzerias receive national recognition, leading to big crowds — and high expectations
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When three Portland pizzerias were added to national and international rankings, they had no idea how deeply it would affect their business.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Heat waves are hitting Oregon’s oldest population the hardest
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Oregon’s temperatures are dipping, but last month’s heat wave solidified an unsettling trend: Extreme heat is hitting Oregon’s aging population hard.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland pizzerias and the pain of going viral
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Portland pizzerias and the pain of going viralBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Federal officials reject MDMA-assisted therapy for post traumatic stress disorder
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We speak with Taylor West of the group Healing Advocacy Fund, an organization that advocates for psychedelic-assisted therapy in Oregon and Colorado.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Wildfires have dramatically altered the Eastern Oregon Landscape this summerBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The Jade International Night Market in Southeast Portland is marking its tenth yearBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Kids are learning STEAM through Mariachi musicBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Curiosity and Tenacity: At Work WIth a Private Investigator
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Private investigator Tea Godfrey says you need curiousity and tenacity to do her job. For the latest installment of At Work With, we follow her around.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon is asking the public to weigh in on a plan to reboot the Climate Protection Program.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Breaking records and overcoming doubt on the Oregon PCT
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Renee Miller hiked 457 miles alone and unsupported to break the women’s record for fastest known time on the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Restoring Portland Art Museum's MonetBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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A redesign of Bend's Greenwood Avenue is proving controversial
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A redesign of Bend's Greenwood Avenue is proving controversialBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Cow Valley Fire burns over 130,000 acres in Malheur County, much of it rangeland for cattle
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The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says over a million acres have already burned across the state. In Malheur County, the Cow Valley Fire has burned 130-thousand acres much of it rangeland for cattle. We’ll learn more about how this wildfire season is affecting Eastern Oregon ranchers.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Ahead of Washington primaries, candidate keep distance from Democratic leaders
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Candidates seem to agree that the best path to victory in the primaries -- and ultimately November -- is to distance themselves from the Biden administration.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Indigenous communities catch lamprey at Willamette Falls every summer. That tradition could be in danger
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The eel-like fish join the likes of salmon and sturgeon as a first food, a staple for local tribes long before European contact. But their numbers are dwindling.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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UO Chamber Choir wins at World Choir GamesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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2024 Pickathon PreviewBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Advocates for people of color in Oregon intrigued by Harris campaign, but want to see real progress
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The sudden emergence of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president provides an opportunity for Oregon’s voters of color to recenter the values and issues most important to their communities.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Revolutionary Indian independence movement has roots in Astoria
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QA with historian Johanna Ogden, who wrote a book about the Ghadar Party's roots in Astoria.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Identifying road kill could help save wildlife
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Identifying road kill could help save wildlifeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Morrow County will hold a vote to recall its commissioners for the second time in three years
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Voters in rural Oregon are increasingly turning to recall elections to settle political controversies. Morrow County will vote on the recall effort Monday.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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James Beard award winning chef and icon of Portland's culinary landscape, Naomi Pomeroy, has died. Journalist and Food Critic Karen Brooks joined OPB to look back at Pomeroy's life and legacy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big top
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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big topBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rolling
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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rollingBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died
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Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday. He was 81.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The Willamette River has a trash problem. Homeless camp removals could be making it worse
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Environmental groups say riverside homeless encampments are polluting waterways. People experiencing homelessness say urban camp removals are pushing them there.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know
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Finding a solution to the state’s road funding problems is one of the highest-profile — and politically tricky — problems lawmakers will consider next year.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worse
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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worseBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland volunteers gear up for annual bike count
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Each summer for more than 30 years, over 100 volunteers spend rush hour at intersections across Portland to tally vehicles. But they’re not counting car bumpers, but bike bells — it’s the city’s annual bicycle count.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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PBOT published incorrect vehicle registration data
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation has said half of Portland vehicles have lapsed registration. But DMV data shows that number is far lower.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Months before taking office, Multnomah County’s DA-elect is shaping drug policy
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Emails obtained by OPB show drug users are more likely to face criminal penalties after input from Nathan Vasquez.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland passes halfway mark on massive transportation project. Can the central city get back on the move?
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Portland was once a national leader for bike and transit infrastructure. Now some people question whether the city has sidelined its ambitious transportation goals.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Pacific Power on outages in Talent amid heat wave
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Pacific Power has taken some criticism from elected leaders in Southern Oregon for cutting off power during this heat wave. The mayor of Talent, Oregon says her city deserves answers after six power outages in as many days.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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In many beach towns, nostalgia is unlocked by nothing more easily than saltwater taffy. The Oregon coast is no different. But why is it called "saltwater" taffy anyway? And how does the sweet, stretchy, chewy stuff get made? For OPB's latest "At Work With" interview, we asked a Cannon Beach family that’s been in the taffy making business for more t…
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Oregon is getting hotter. This heat wave could break records
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The abnormally high temperatures coming later this week, part of a multiyear warming trend in Oregon, are prompting concerns about health in a state where many homes lack air conditioning.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun run
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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun runBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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New transfer degree gives Central Oregon prisoners a sense of hope
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People incarcerated at state prisons in Oregon have access to a variety of educational opportunities. But facilities that offer full-on degrees are rare. A new program from Central Oregon Community College seeks to fill the prison higher education gap.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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It's the episode you've all been waiting for... Ell & Mary's hot (well, now tepid) take on the hit BBC show I KISSED A GIRL. Join us for a deep dive in which we ask: what does "gay panic" actually mean? Is there such a thing as bi or nonbinary panic? What's the deal with gender on the show? And most importantly: if we were on it, would anyone fancy…
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Oregon man wins World Elk Calling Championship
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Tony Gilbertson from Vernonia, Oregon took home the top prize at this year’s World Elk Calling Championships.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The film reevaluates the life of the Memphis Country Blues Festival through the lens of race, the counterculture of the 1960s and the genre of Memphis Blues.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Intergenerational Oregon storytellers on the importance of telling queer stories
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Paul Iarrobino and Roland Mechanik talking about what it’s like to be a queer storyteller.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Contract for Portland’s regional homeless agency will expire over political bargaining
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As Portland heads toward a pivotal election that will reshape its city government, conflicting ideologies over how to address unsheltered homelessness have opened potential legal and financial pitfalls in a key contract with Multnomah County.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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How a summer job helped this Class of 2025 student graduate a year early
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It’s June 2024. And yet, Logan has become the first student in OPB’s Class of 2025 project to graduate, thanks to a little-known option available to Oregon students.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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For some, questions persist around Portland’s revived crowd-control unit
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The Portland Police Bureau is re-launching its crowd control unit. The Rapid Response team was often used to break up protests. It infamously disbanded after one of its officers was charged with misdemeanor assault. Police officials say the revamped team will have additional training, with new standards — but what exactly has changed about the unit…
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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in Bend
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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in BendBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fight
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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fightBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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