Best Central Pacific Time Podcasts (2024)

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

13m 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

1h 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

6m 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

11m ago4:34

4:34

Spending the summer restoring Oregon waterwaysBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland water managers plan for a smoky future 4:48

12m ago4:48

4:48

Portland water managers plan for a smoky futureBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How Resilience and 22 Years in Corporate America Built an International Supply Chain Business 36:23

9h ago36:23

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In this episode of the NMDSC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Hector Quintanar, President of Trade Management Solutions (TMS). A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, TMS is a leading international supply chain provider specializing in import/export, customs brokerage, all modes of transportation, ware…

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The Montavilla Jazz Festival 5:33

30m 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

2m 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

1h 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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Final XOXO festival this weekend 4:33

19m ago4:33

4:33

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

12m ago4:08

4:08

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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Columbia River Swimmer 5:59

3m 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

12m 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

27m 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

1h 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

6m ago5:34

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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 5:14

8m 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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Empowering Employees through Career Development and DEI at ASRC Industrial 15:56

18h ago15:56

15:56

In this NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode, we continue our two-part series featuring ASRC Industrial. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, ASRC Industrial excels in providing environmental solutions and industrial contracting services tailored to client needs. In part one, we featured an insightful…

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Eastern Oregon wildfires 4:31

3d ago4:31

4:31

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

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Jade Night Market 10th anniversary 0:59

3d 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

3d ago4:40

4:40

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

5d 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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Audio 4:37

8d 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

5d ago5:34

5:34

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 Monet 4:59

27d ago4:59

4:59

Restoring Portland Art Museum's MonetBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A redesign of Bend's Greenwood Avenue is proving controversial 4:58

8d ago4:58

4:58

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 4:14

11d ago4:14

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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 3:53

25d ago3:53

3:53

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 3:28

15d ago3:28

3:28

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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NMSDC's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report 58:53

1M ago58:53

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In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we discuss the NMSDC’s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report. Joining us are NMSDC CEO and president Ying McGuire and Supplier.io CEO Aylin Basom. Together, they provide an insightful overview of the report's highlights, discuss how these findings can drive meaningful change, and ex…

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Audio 4:51

17d ago4:51

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UO Chamber Choir wins at World Choir GamesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 7:32

17d ago7:32

7:32

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 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

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 5:10

20d ago5:10

5:10

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 5:02

1M ago5:02

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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 4:29

29d ago4:29

4:29

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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The life and legacy of chef Naomi Pomeroy 7:48

25d ago7:48

7:48

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 5:12

25d ago5:12

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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big topBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Cultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and Cargill 35:26

2M ago35:26

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This episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, specializing in environmental solutions and industrial contracting services customize…

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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rolling 4:34

27d ago4:34

4:34

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 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

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 5:22

1M ago5:22

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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 5:02

28d ago5:02

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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 5:26

28d ago5:26

5:26

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 5:03

1M ago5:03

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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 5:06

2M ago5:06

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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 4:22

2M ago4:22

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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? 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

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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