Best Oregon Public Broadcasting Podcasts (2024)

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Western Oregon University’s rugby teams rally together for national championships 5:37

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Both men’s and women’s rugby clubs of Western Oregon University have qualified for the Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships which take place this week in Maryland. This is the first time both teams qualified in the same year and the first time Western’s women’s team has made it to the national championships.…

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Measure 110 is history, but one Eastern Oregon recovery group soldiers on 4:26

2d ago4:26

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Measure 110 is history, but one Eastern Oregon recovery group soldiers onBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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As Earth Day focuses on plastics, a Portland coffee roaster and Northwest recycler team up 4:31

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For more than 50 years, Earth Day has been used by environmental advocates to raise awareness and support sustainability and environmental protection.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's pet grief support group is still going strong 5:34

3d ago5:34

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Portland's pet grief support group is still going strongBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Longtime musician Freedy Johnston has settled in Portland after years of touring 4:43

6d ago4:43

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Portland has become a popular destination for musicians who made their names in other cities or music scenes. A new addition to that list is Freedy Johnston.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Lawsuit involving Portland students highlights statewide questions around child sex abuse 5:45

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Last month, Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County and a nonprofit organization running an afterschool program were sued on behalf of an elementary schooler. The allegation from a female student and her family involves sexual harassment and unwanted touching by classmates and other children. The traumatic events occurred two years ago, when the …

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Portland Commissioner Gonzalez wants tougher stance on homeless camping 4:00

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Portland’s ongoing attempt to regulate homeless camps on public property hit another snag this week. Now, two of the top candidates for mayor are on opposite sides of the divisive issue.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Multnomah County, American Medical Response working toward compromise 5:10

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Multnomah County and American Medical Response have been at an impasse for about a year over a shortage of paramedics and ambulances arriving late to the scenes of life-threatening emergencies. The county and AMR enter a second mediation session this week.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Southwest Washington gun store lawsuit renews questions over states’ power to restrict firearms 4:09

9d ago4:09

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States across the country have attempted to tamp down gun violence by placing restrictions on firearms. But a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has roiled lower courts.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:00

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Book QABy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Author Interview Sasha LaPointe 5:24

10d ago5:24

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Author Interview Sasha LaPointeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Selling RedTail could jeopardize Portland’s public golf courses, committee says 4:05

13d ago4:05

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The city of Portland could sell the RedTail Golf Center to the Portland Diamond Project, who want to bring an MLB team to Oregon. But the city's Golf Advisory Committee says doing so would make the golf system financially unstable.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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bend dei backlash INTRO 4:53

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bend dei backlash INTROBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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What's keeping Portland's Clinton Triangle from successs 4:22

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What's keeping Portland's Clinton Triangle from successsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Lewis & Clark place-based learning 4:40

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Future high school teachers spent an afternoon exploring the area around Tubman Middle School in Portland as part of a place-based lesson on the I-5 expansion.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fasting while Running: Ramadan for high school athletes 5:50

22d ago5:50

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High school athletes in Beaverton, Oregon who are competing in athletics while fasting for Ramadan.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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recent violence eastbank esplanade 4:30

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recent violence eastbank esplanadeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Land use officials pivot to tribal inclusion 4:53

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Land use officials pivot to tribal inclusionBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Powell's 7:17

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Portland booksellers at Powell’s City of Books are experts on your favorite genreBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Horsewomen of the Hen Party: Q&A with producer Jule Gilfillan 8:12

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In the 1930s, there weren’t many women who went on weeks-long horse packing trips. But La Grande’s Jean Birnie led a group of women who did so, calling themselves the “hen party”, in the Wallowa mountains each summer for decades in the early 20th century.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Health care cyberattack likely to harm Oregon clinics for months 5:27

28d ago5:27

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Health care cyberattack likely to harm Oregon clinics for monthsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meet Timberline's rustic cousin, the Cloud Cap Inn 4:23

28d ago4:23

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Meet Timberline's rustic cousin, the Cloud Cap InnBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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March Madness will bring more than attention to Portland 4:44

29d ago4:44

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March Madness will bring more than attention to PortlandBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Crook County residents threaten to sue over tainted well water near gravel mine 4:20

1M ago4:20

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A group of Crook County residents plans to sue the state for failing to regulate a nearby mine and polluting their groundwater.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Beaverton Gurdwara eyes larger building to accommodate growing congregation 4:24

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Beaverton Gurdwara eyes larger building to accommodate growing congregationBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Mx. Dahlia Belle on the new Netflix special 'Gender Agenda' 5:27

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Portland comedian Mx Dahlia Belle talks about being part of the new Netflix special 'Gender Agenda'By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:15

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A report on how covid and distance learning affected class of 2025By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Look at in-school mental health resources for David Douglas studentsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Oregon Rail Heritage Center wants to be more than a workshop 4:50

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Portland's Oregon Rail Heritage Center wants to be more than a workshopBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Rene Gonzalez’s first year: On the offensive, but not always on target 5:18

2M ago5:18

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To some, Rene Gonzalez is the savior Portland needs to pacify a city under threat by crime and leftist policies. To others, he’s a villain, using his position as the least progressive council member (but far from conservative) to harm the city’s most vulnerable residents.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager? 4:51

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Oregon just passed a major reform to Pharmacy Benefit Manager. But what exactly are these secretive middleman of the drug industry?By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Bans Copay Accumulators 5:30

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Oregon is the latest state to pass legislation to ban copay accumulators - but what exactly IS a copay accumulator?By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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What works and what doesn't in Newport's Urban Renewal efforts 5:34

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What works and what doesn't in Newport's Urban Renewal effortsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Changes are coming to the Northwest Forest Plan 4:07

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Changes are coming to the Northwest Forest PlanBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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I-5 bridge planners release renderings of new, larger span 4:33

2M ago4:33

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The commission planning the I-5 bridge overhaul will reveal today what the new project may look like.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Why Oregon is recriminalizing even small amounts of illicit drugs 5:53

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Oregon's state legislature voted to reverse a measure that decriminalized personal drug use. What does the Oregon experiment and its likely overhaul mean in the wider context of the U.S. war on drugs?By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How a new approach in Oregon helps students realize they are ‘college material’ 4:24

2M ago4:24

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Corequisite education flips traditional remediation in higher education on its head. Some education advocates in Oregon are looking to make it a mainstay in the state’s community colleges.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Why it’s important to clean up residue from wildfire smoke, tracking tsunamis with AI and more 9:42

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The top five illuminating, inspiring and just plain cool Pacific Northwest science stories from “All Science. No Fiction.”By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Hosts First-Ever State Tournament for Girls Wrestling 4:09

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Oregon hosted its first girls wrestling tournament recently and OPB was on hand to report on the actionBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon coast nonprofit highlights disaster preparedness with emergency food cooking contest 4:00

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Oregon coastal communities are susceptible to major natural disasters, like earthquakes and floods. A nonprofit in Manzanita wants to highlight the meals you can make with what you can find in your pantry in case of an emergency.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Transgender firefighter found greater acceptance after transitioning 6:51

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Bobbie Scopa is a transgender woman and a wildland firefighter. She's the author of "Both Sides of the Fire Line: Memoir of a Transgender Firefighter."By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Multnomah County Bridge Operators 5:46

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Ride along with the people who lift the bridges of Multnomah County up and down.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Symphony’s ‘Heroes’ brings video game heroes to life 5:23

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The Oregon Symphony will perform musical arrangements from beloved video games at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert HallBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon’s unemployment insurance, paid leave programs will go offline to prep for new website 4:33

2M ago4:33

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To complete the transition, the benefits systems will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday and reopen on the upgraded site at 8 a.m. Monday.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fed up with slow fix, Oregon residents sue businesses over nitrate pollution 4:24

2M ago4:24

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More than three decades into a nitrate pollution crisis, a handful of Lower Umatilla Basin residents are escalating their concerns to the courts.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:46

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Ride along with the people who lift the bridges of Multnomah County up and down.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Campaign finance limits crafted by major donors will now go before Oregon lawmakers 3:55

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Business and labor groups have negotiated a system of contribution limits they hope to push through before lawmakers adjourn March 10. Critics say the proposal is weak.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Multnomah County chair continues to blame AMR for slow ambulances 5:04

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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is responding to mounting public pressure for the county to reconsider its ambulance staffing requirements and address slow response times countywide.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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JAMO Shimabukuro exhibit 5:03

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JAMO Shimabukuro exhibitBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland’s new NBA G League team offers training for the competitive world of sports business 5:01

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The team behind the team: Rip City Remix is powered by seven staff members and eight paid interns launching careers in sports marketing and financeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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