Audacy Portland’s locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let’s Talk Portland is hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We than ...
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An interview with Janet Kenefsky, Vice President of Membership and Operations at the Greater Vancouver Chamber, about the work they do helping large and small businesses in Vancouver with all aspects of business development, and their various programs, including those aimed at teaching young people interested in business.…
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An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium about indoor and outdoor water conservation and tips on saving water. https://www.regionalh2o.org/By Audacy
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An interview with Jeremy Pichla, sales manager for Window Nation in Portland about their Window Cares program, a way they benefit a variety of community non-profits like children’s hospitals and Habitat for Humanity, and about all that is happening with window technology and its benefits to conservation and energy efficiency.…
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An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO for Habitat For Humanity Portland Region and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for Habitat about the work Habitat does to bring people together to build homes, community, an strength and how their local retail stores provide funding for their programs.By Audacy
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An interview with Jeremy Wilson, Executive Director of The Jeremy Wilson Foundation, Suzanne Washington, CEO of Meals On Wheels People, and Christina Fuller, Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Festival about this year’s festival, and how it benefits JWF and musicians in need and how it benefits MOWP and the seniors and meals they serve.…
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An interview with Aiyana Cunningham, Managing Director of Artists Repertory Theater about their upcoming season of plays, moving into their newly remodeled space after 5 years, and why live theater and the arts in general are so important to Portland and the world.By Audacy
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An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, about causes of hearing loss, hearing aid technology and its future, and general ear and hearing wellness.By Audacy
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An interview with Ryan Baugus, owner of HQ Physical Therapy, about the science of physical therapy, the importance of wellness, and about his career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.By Audacy
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An interview with Marykay Michaels, chair of the Big Village PDX Coalition about the work they do to engage with youth and provide life skills and tools to aid them in avoiding substance use.By Audacy
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An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Dorenbecher Children’s Cancer Program about the work Kiwanis does to raise money to fund fellowships at Dorenbecher Children’s Hospital and the about the advancements in cancer treatments.By Audacy
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An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Manager of Development and Customer Experience and Ashely Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity with Free Geek about the work Free Geek does to bridge digital equity, how they refurbish or recycle tech, and about their Tech Now drives in April in celebration of Earth Day.…
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An interview with Andrea Logan Sanders, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Aid, about the work they do to make sure foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted, and long-term families.By Audacy
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An Interview with Anne Tyson, puppy raising field manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do raising and training guide dogs and about their new hybrid puppy raising program.By Audacy
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An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with the Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd, COO for the Hood to Coast relay race about the advancements in cancer treatments and immunotherapy and how Hood to Coast raises money for Providence cancer research.By Audacy
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An interview with Nathan Young, CEO of MODS PDX and Kegan Flanderka, Principal at Base Design and Architechture about the work they do building modular homes for the homeless and their workforce development program.By Audacy
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An interview with Trevor Higgins, Founder and CEO of Skating Is Connection, a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service.By Audacy
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An interview with Matt Stein, the new Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with those who are homeless and addicted or are facing domestic abuse and need shelter.By Audacy
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An interview with Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest about the work they do in youth development and about the programs they offer to girls and youth in the area.By Audacy
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An interview with the Oregon Food Bank about the work they do feeding people in need this holiday season and their plans for 2024.By Audacy
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An interview with Terry Johnson, Community and Mission Integration Vice President and Shane Voshell, Human Resources Executive, both from Adventist Health Portland about careers in the healthcare industry and the training and assistance the provide.By Audacy
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An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of KeyBank for Oregon and SW Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Key4Women chair, and Melody Brown, owner of L&M Hair Company about a pitch contest sponsored by MESO and Keybank in support of women-owned small businesses.…
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An interview with Kyle Camberg, Executive Director of Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization, about the work they do and their annual fundraiser, Winter Wonderland, a drive through Christmas light display.By Audacy
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An interview with Dr. Richard Brandes, a Gastroenterologist with Adventist Health in Portland, about colon health, colon screenings, and the importance of diet.By Audacy
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An interview with Jason Gale, Les Schwab area manager for NW Oregon about their annual toy drive for less fortunate kids, and about the other charitable work they do throughout the year.By Audacy
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Old Town Brewing / Believe In Portland 10.29.23
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An interview with Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing about their "Believe In Portland" campaign and how their t-shirt sales help a variety of non-profits in Portland, and about his pride in Old Town and Downtown Portland.By Audacy
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On Call Community Rescue for Animals 10.22.23
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An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA) about the work they do rescuing wild and domestic animals from dangerous situations, how to volunteer, and their Great Pumpkin Drive fundraiser.By Audacy
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An interview with Matthew Hushbeck, Assisitant Director of Development, and Quinn Read, Conservation Director with Portland Audubon about the work for they do for the environment including protecting birds and imperiled species, fighting climate change, and their urban conservation programs. There's also a discussion of their upcoming fundraising e…
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An interview with Blake Whitson, Vice President of the Oregon State Elks Association about the charitable work they do throughout Oregon and the US.By Audacy
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An interview with Dr. Nikki Fennimore, an OB-Gyn at Adventist Health in Portland about menopause, what women can expect, treatments, and health concerns after menopause.By Audacy
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An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr, one of the largest non-profits in the Pacific Northwest, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and about suicide prevention month.By Audacy
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An interview with Brian Walsh, Certified Financial Planner and student loan expert with SoFi about how to prepare to begin again paying student loan debt and financial advice and options for repayment.By Audacy
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An interview with Jeff Beard, Founder of the SW Washington Golf Open and auction, which are both a benefit for the Clark County Food Bank.By Audacy
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An interview with Youtheary Sim, Women’s Life Change Director with Union Gospel Mission about the work they to providing services to homeless women and their children, the recovery process, and about the new center they are working on.By Audacy
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An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about the work they do spaying or neutering and vaccinating feral or homeless cats. And about their cats safe at home program with Portland Audubon featuring their upcoming catio home tour.By Audacy
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Lincoln County Historical Society 7.23.23
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An interview with Susan Tissot, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Society, a non-profit in Newport, Oregon, about the history, the exhibits, and reasons people should visit.By Audacy
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An interview with Angela Powell, founder of Journey Up, a local nonprofit made up of school bus drivers who collect backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene products for kids in need and about their fundraising car show.By Audacy
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An interview with Christina Fuller with Fuller Events and Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Fest and Jeremy Wilson with the Jeremy Wilson Foundation about the festival, the beneficiaries of the festival, including the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, a non-profit that helps out local musicians when they need it most.…
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A follow up interview with Lydia Massaad with Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney with Papa Murphy’s about the work our giving table does feeding hungry children in our area and the way Papa Murphy’s stores are accepting and matching donations to Our Giving Table.By Audacy
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An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, and Dr. Katy Mawson, an Audiologist at the clinic, about the causes of hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the advancements in hearing aid technology.By Audacy
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An interview with Marion Haynes, Comcast External Affairs Vice President, about Comcast RISE (representation, investment, strength, and empowerment) which are grants they are awarding small businesses in Portland to recover and thrive after covid-19.By Audacy
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An interview with Kirsten French with NW Association for Blind Athletes about her journey of losing her sight and her involvement with the non-profit NWABA and its camps and summer programs offered to blind youth.By Audacy
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An interview with Lydia Massaad with Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney with Papa Murphy’s about the work Our Giving Table does feeding hungry children in our area and the way Papa Murphy’s stores are accepting and matching donations to Our Giving Table.By Audacy
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An interview with Curtis Young, interim Executive Director of Family of Friends Mentoring about the work they do mentoring BIPOC youth in East Multnomah County, creating a community of adult support for these youth.By Audacy
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An interview with Maree Wacker, CEO of Fora Health Treatment and Recovery about the state of mental health and addiction in the state of Oregon, the challenges with the workforce shortage, and what is being done to address mental health and addiction in Oregon.By Audacy
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An interview with Julian Dillion, Executive Director for the American Lung Association in Oregon about the work they do with lung disease and making breathing easier and about their fundraising bike ride Reach The Beach on May 20.By Audacy
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An interview with Suzan Huntington, President and CEO of Boys And Girls Aid, a non-profit that is working to make sure that foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted and long-term families.By Audacy
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An interview with Juan Muro, Jr., Executive Director at Free Geek, a non-profit that refurbishes, reuses and recycles technology and gives it back to the community at low or no cost, helping to bridge the digital divide.By Audacy
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An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program about the Fellows they help fund to further cancer research locally and the various ways they raise money.By Audacy
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An interview with Barb Iverson, co-owner of The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm about this year's festival and the charity work they do with American Cancer Society, Rotary groups, Alzheimer’s Association and Red Cross throughout the year.By Audacy
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An interview with Gerard McAleese, owner of Kell's Irish Pub about the St. Patrick's Day Irish Festival in Portland, the charities they benefit, and the Irish cultural experience the festival brings to Portland.By Audacy
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