Best Tribal Business News Podcasts (2024)

To an individual, the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. There’s only so much composting you can do, right? It can be tempting to bury your head in the sand. But what if instead we imagine that we can succeed in fighting climate change? That’s the subject of Ayana Johnson’s new book, “What If We Get It Right?” Amy talks with Johnson about how we…

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Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died 5:02

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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 5:22

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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

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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

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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 5:03

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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

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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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INITIATING CHANGE: Wells Fargo and Native CDFI Network Partner to Bolster Economic Development for Native Americans in California, Nevada 37:51

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Despite a Native American population of nearly 800,000, California and Nevada have only one certified Native CDFI. The Native CDFI Network and Wells Fargo are launching a year-long initiative to change that.By Host: Elyse Wild | Producers: Native CDFI Network, Tribal Business News

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Months before taking office, Multnomah County’s DA-elect is shaping drug policy 4:22

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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

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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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Burning Questions: How can I make my home climate friendly? 15:48

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One important way individuals can make a difference in their carbon emissions is to electrify their home. But that can feel like a daunting change when you’re just getting started. In this episode, Amy talks with Donnel Baird, founder of BlocPower, a start up that’s focused on electrifying homes and buildings. They dive into all the climate conscio…

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90: Latest Food Code Benefits Connecticut, Tribal Nations 28:25

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Summary: The FDA Food Code provides an evidence-based set of best practices for retail food safety that can reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses from retail food establishments. It offers a wide array of benefits that can help establish uniformity in retail food across the country, but some jurisdictions may face challenges in adopting it. There …

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Pacific Power on outages in Talent amid heat wave 5:04

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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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At work with a saltwater taffy maker 6:31

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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 4:45

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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 5:19

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun runBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Burning Questions: How can I eat for the planet (without getting stressed out)? 15:08

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Do I need to stop eating meat if I care about the planet? Does it really matter where I buy my food? How can I make climate-friendly food choices if I’m short on time? Amy chats with Melissa Nelson, professor of Indigenous sustainability at Arizona State University, about how our day-to-day food choices can make a difference to the planet. Learn mo…

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New transfer degree gives Central Oregon prisoners a sense of hope 4:38

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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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Interview with Ricky White: Embracing Cultural Responsibility and Educational Transformation 36:33

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Join Paul G and special guest Ricky White. Ricky White is Anishinabe from Whitefish Bay First Nations in Ontario, Canada. He is Pizhew or Lynx Clan and a lifetime member of the renowned drum group, the Whitefish Bay Singers. As a result of growing up on an isolated reservation, Ricky retained deep knowledge of the Anishinaabe language and culture a…

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Oregon man wins World Elk Calling Championship 5:48

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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 4:21

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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 4:00

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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 4:54

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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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Burning Questions: Where Should I Live? 14:59

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“How We Survive” listener Anna wants to know: “Where should I live? Every now and then I look at maps and try to determine the safest place to live, but I don’t even know where to start when it comes to evaluating climate risks.” In this episode of “Burning Questions,” Amy talks with Marketplace climate reporter Samantha Fields about the practical …

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Burning Questions: What’s the deal with 1.5 degrees? 10:43

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In the past decade, 1.5 has become an important number when talking about the climate crisis. (As in 1½ degrees Celsius, which equates to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit.) It’s considered the maximum increase in temperature since preindustrial times that Earth can handle before all sorts of terrible things happen. But on the surface, 1.5 degrees doesn’t sou…

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California Native American Travel Guide 10:14

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As one of the largest states in the country, California has a profound Native American heritage that spans the entire length of this 760 mile-long state. Home to over 100 tribes, California’s tribal heritage runs deep and although tourism often overlooks indigenous experiences and activities, it’s time that more travelers dedicated a portion of the…

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For some, questions persist around Portland’s revived crowd-control unit 3:47

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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 4:41

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in BendBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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“Burning Questions” is back! 2:26

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Have you ever wondered where it’s safe to buy (or rent) a home? Maybe you’re looking to make more environmentally friendly choices at the supermarket. Or, you’d like to know how to keep climate despair at bay. We’re here to help! The “Burning Questions” series from “How We Survive” responds to your concerns, big and small, about the climate crisis.…

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HARVESTING TRADITION | How Four Directions Development Corporation Helped Mi’kmaq Nation Expand a Fishery into an Enterprise 22:48

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Polluted waters once limited the Mi’kmaq Nation's access to brook trout. A new fish hatchery and expansion, supported by Four Directions, a Native CDFI, boosts subsistence and economic development.By Host: Elyse Wild | Producers: Native CDFI Network, Tribal Business News

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fight 4:28

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fightBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barley 6:01

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barleyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 years 4:32

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 yearsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At issue in Providence nurses strike: Oregon’s hospital staffing law 5:17

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More than 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals across the state are set to go on strike for three days this week. In an unusual turn of events, they’re striking in part over the rollout of a law that was hailed just two years ago as a major win for the nurses union and the first of its kind in the nation.…

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MetalMania 4:42

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Portland’s MetalMania blends wrestling and heavy metal for raucous eventBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy 4:54

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The shipping container service was in jeopardy of disappearing until Governor Tina Kotek stepped in to propose $40 million in state funds for the Port.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Langbaan wins the coveted Outstanding Restaurant category at the 2024 James Beard Awards. 4:51

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The most outstanding restaurant in the US is located inside another restaurant in Northwest Portland. It’s appropriately named Langbaan, which means “back of the house” and serves a five course tasting menu of elevated Thai food with Pacific Northwest ingredients.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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For this Portland vexillologist, every day is Flag Day 5:00

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Neighbors in Portland’s Forest Park get a new glimpse of Ted Kaye’s flag collection dailyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Former Oregon Gov. Neil Goldschmidt has died 5:52

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Goldschmidt, once a towering figure in state and national politics, admitted sexually abusing a teenager and attempting to cover it up.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new program 4:49

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new programBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A new District Attorney for Multnomah County 5:55

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Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez defeated his boss Mike Schmidt and will become the county’s top prosecutor in 2025.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Vancouver gnome trail 4:05

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Vancouver gnome trailBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Ballet Theatre shatters attendance record 5:05

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Oregon Ballet Theatre had 92,000 attendees this year, the best attendance record ever. We talk with executive director Shane Jewell about what they did right this season.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Traditional Foods, Modern Business | Nixyaawii Community Financial Services Prepares Iniim Coffee Shop for Success 18:36

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Nixyaawii Community Financial Services helped Umatilla Citizen Sadie Mildenberger turn her dream of owning a business that serves innovative dishes with traditional ingredients into a reality.By Host: Elyse Wild | Producers: Native CDFI Network, Tribal Business News

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89: Using Business Process Improvement to Address Procurement Challenges in Guam 21:12

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The Government of Guam (GovGuam)— along with many other states, territories, and freely associated states — experience s challenges with procurement, which were illuminated by the COVID-19 pandemic response. To improve their small purchase procurement process, GovGuam invested time and resources into business process improvement (BPI), forming cros…

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025 7:16

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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