Best Oregon Public Broadcasting Podcasts (2024)

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Class of 2025 students getting to graduation with a little help from their friends 4:30

29m ago4:30

4:30

Class of 2025 students getting to graduation with a little help from their friendsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Local elections officials are removing noncitizens from Oregon voter rolls, as controversy swirls 4:27

26m ago4:27

4:27

The state is still working to identify how many people were improperly registered to vote despite not being U.S. citizens.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon's 5th congressional district - Part 2 4:23

3h ago4:23

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Oregon's 5th congressional district - Part 2By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Basic Folk Presents: American Masters: Creative Spark feat. Jewel 38:37

1h ago38:37

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Do you ever find yourself watching, reading, or listening to something truly amazing and wondering, “How did they do it?”. That's why we wanted to share an episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, the award-winning …

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Urban-rural divide underscores tensions as congressional candidates vie for Clackamas County 5:03

16m ago5:03

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The battle between U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and state Rep. Janelle Bynum could come down to Clackamas County. Winning Oregon’s 5th Congressional District could help decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Record Oregon wildfire season keeps NWS meteorologists extremely busy 4:22

17m ago4:22

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Meteorologists say it’s been an incredibly busy summer tracking and forecasting the wildfires across Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Partisan group weeds out hopeful Bend city council candidates in nonpartisan race 3:41

31m ago3:41

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In Bend, this year’s city council race has been shaped by pledges some candidates made to the Deschutes County Democrats – and that means voters will have fewer choices in November.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon football rivalry game expected to be a close one 5:42

8h ago5:42

5:42

The Oregon-Oregon State game wasn't expected to be this interesting. The Beavers are playing well, and the Ducks aren't so much. Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor newsletter joins us to preview the game.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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In a sign of the times, Pendleton struggles to figure out what is and isn’t allowed 5:06

8h ago5:06

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The rise of the railroad helped create Pendleton, and that heritage can still be found in many downtown buildings. Now, the city is working to restore some of that frontier history while giving businesses the modern signs they say they need. But not everyone’s happy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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With fundraising flagging, Oregon Republicans’ ambitions rely on Greg Walden 4:49

8h ago4:49

4:49

Republican lawmakers in Oregon have struggled to raise campaign money this year. That means the GOP is increasingly relying on a familiar face: former Congressman Greg Walden.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon program helps incarcerated youth and adoptable dogs alike. It’s called Project POOCH 4:51

8h ago4:51

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The youth development program, housed at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, teaches its participants specific skills and broader life lessons, all while finding homes for dogs in need.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Balancing Dreams and Reality: A Folk Debate on Ambition, ep. 278 1:10:27

1d ago1:10:27

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Welcome to another edition of Folk Debate Club, our occasional debate series! To discuss Ambition vs Acceptance, we welcome our panel: music journalist Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk boss Cindy Howes, and yours truly Lizzie No. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our special guests singer-songwriter Michaela Anne & producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss, al…

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Volunteers Advocate for Foster Care Kids 7:55

9d ago7:55

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Court-Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers for children in the foster care system.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me 5:51

6d ago5:51

5:51

R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me,’ incarceration and healing racial traumaBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:10

6d ago5:10

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The Ocean Inside of Me QABy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off 5:03

7d ago5:03

5:03

The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is closing. Its graduates face one of the worst combinations of high debt and low earnings in the country.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A private equity firm saved beloved Portland restaurants from bankruptcy. Then it stopped paying its bills 5:37

13d ago5:37

5:37

The company that owns Sizzle Pie, Rudy’s Barbershop, See See Motor Coffee Co. and Bamboo Sushi is facing evictions and lawsuitsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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NAYA celebrates 50 years of Native culture and history with upcoming powwow 5:52

7d ago5:52

5:52

Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center celebrates culture and history with a powwow as nonprofit turns 50.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Jeffrey Foucault remembers Billy Conway with Universal Fire, ep. 277 1:15:02

8d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

In our episode with Wisconsin-born, New England based Jeffrey Foucault, we had a handful of questions for the singer-songwriter about his background: coffee, the midwest and Mark Twain wisdom. Then we talked about Billy Conway for more than an hour. Conway was Foucault's long-time partner in music, drummer and best friend who died from cancer in 20…

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Class of 2025's first day of senior year 5:01

8d ago5:01

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OPB is nearing the end of a 13-year reporting project following a group of students in the Class of 2025. Today, several students in the class we’ve been following start senior year at David Douglas High School in Southeast Portland — their last, first day of high school.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Drug possession is a crime again in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know 5:30

9d ago5:30

5:30

Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances are once again considered a misdemeanor crime. Earlier this year, state lawmakers rolled back key provisions of Ballot Measure 110, the voter-passed initiative that decriminalized drugs nearly four years ago.…

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Portland's community solar program aims to lower utility bills 4:27

14d ago4:27

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Portland's community solar program aims to lower utility billsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fast fashion and its effect on Portland clothing makers 4:36

14d ago4:36

4:36

Fast fashion and its effect on Portland clothing makersBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Spending the summer restoring Oregon waterways 4:34

15d ago4:34

4:34

Spending the summer restoring Oregon waterwaysBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots, ep. 276 1:05:35

15d ago1:05:35

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Throughout his music career, singer-songwriter Amos Lee has cultivated a large female fanbase and also owes a lot of his early start to Norah Jones (a female!). He's about to hit the road co-headlining with folk music and queer icons, The Indigo Girls. In our conversation, he talks about the atmosphere he's going for in concert and it's not a very …

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Portland water managers plan for a smoky future 4:48

16d ago4:48

4:48

Portland water managers plan for a smoky futureBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Montavilla Jazz Festival 5:33

19d ago5:33

5:33

Talking with the Executive Director of The Montavilla Jazz FestivalBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland’s east side poised to host 2 new venues, could boost the city’s music scene 5:00

21d ago5:00

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Two different projects are moving forward to develop entertainment venues that are able to accommodate audiences of more than 3,000 people.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Officials spearheading Oregon drug recriminalization could learn a lot from Washington 5:07

22d ago5:07

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Some of the people at the heart of that process believe Oregon is on the verge of making critical mistakes that mean many parts of the state will flop when it comes to meeting the overarching goal: steering drug users who are causing public angst and disorder away from the public eye and toward recovery.…

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From Lancaster to the Limelight: The de Vitry Sibling Soundtrack, ep. 275 1:10:35

22d ago1:10:35

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Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry's life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time music, songwriting and folk music. The de Vitry siblings (including sister Monica, currently teaching art in Western Mass) grew up amongst music and nature in their rural home and even had a family band called Old-Time Liberation…

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Hush: Season 1 trailer 2:12

28d ago2:12

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Fans of Bundyville should check out this new podcast from host Leah Sottile and producer Ryan Haas. In the first season, we look at the case of Jesse Lee Johnson, a Black man who lived for 17 years on Oregon’s death row for a crime he says he didn’t commit, and we try to understand why the state tried for so long to kill him.…

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Final XOXO festival this weekend 4:33

23d ago4:33

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The investigation into the mass shooting last October in Lewiston, Maine, said local law enforcement and Army Reserve leaders failed repeatedly to take steps to prevent the tragidity. We’ll find out more in our newscast, just two minutes away on O-P-B. (IDS). Today is Tuesday August 20th … it’s 4 o'clock … Good afternoon. 4:00 BILLBOARD This is OPB…

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Multnomah County sheriff agrees to jail people under Portland camping policy, for now 4:08

23d ago4:08

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In a reversal, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has agreed to start booking people into jail who have been charged with violating Portland's anti-camping policy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Basic Folk Presents: The Other 22 Hours - Mary Chapin Carpenter 49:49

24d ago49:49

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! The Other 22 hours, hosted by singer/songwriter Michaela Ann and producer Aaron Shafer-Haisse, talks to fellow musicians about the helpful tools and routines the use to stay creative, inspired, and …

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Columbia River Swimmer 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

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 5:09

27d ago5:09

5:09

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 5:36

27d ago5:36

5:36

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 4:40

28d ago4:40

4:40

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 5:34

1M ago5:34

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Portland pizzerias and the pain of going viralBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes, ep. 274 57:11

29d ago57:11

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Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of those times. When the indie music artist comes across an unfamiliar musical concept, she goes “sponge mode” until she understands it. Then she seamlessly integrates it into her artistic vocabulary. This relentless curiosity and sense of pl…

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Federal officials reject MDMA-assisted therapy for post traumatic stress disorder 5:14

1M ago5:14

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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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Eastern Oregon wildfires 4:31

1M ago4:31

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Wildfires have dramatically altered the Eastern Oregon Landscape this summerBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Jade Night Market 10th anniversary 0:59

1M ago0:59

0:59

The Jade International Night Market in Southeast Portland is marking its tenth yearBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 4:40

1M ago4:40

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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 7:56

1M ago7:56

7:56

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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Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin: Eyeballs, Ice Cream, and Portland, Oregon, ep. 273 1:15:51

1M ago1:15:51

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Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over. Living Thing is the most recent Anna Tivel singer-songwriter record and Thank God We Left the Garden being the Jeffrey Martin new album. Of all the singer-songwriter interviews and musician conversations we've done over the course of the po…

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Audio 4:37

1M ago4:37

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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 5:34

1M ago5:34

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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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