"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.
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Coverage and conversation on the federal trial for the people who led the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
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An Oregon apple with a hidden surprise
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An Oregon apple with a hidden surpriseAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Christine Drazan’s return, plus Portland city councilors jostle for power
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Republican Christine Drazan is returning to a leadership role in Salem and she’s not the only change in the legislative power structure. Democrats switched things around as well. In Portland, the new City Council is already putting in work, and part of that is cajoling colleagues to support their run for a new powerful position. Find the show anywh…
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Nail salons give Central Oregonians a place to connect and grow
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Suong Huynh and Kasia Moon found freedom and self-actualization by starting their nail salons. Their customers find community and care.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Potential for protecting Owyhee Canyonlands takes urgency in final months of Biden administration
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Potential for protecting Owyhee Canyonlands takes urgency in final months of Biden administrationAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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St Helens students and parents grapple with sex abuse scandal fallout
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St Helens students and parents grapple with sex abuse scandal falloutAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Private equity firm Sortis backs Thornburgh resort as it fights for Central Oregon water rights
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A planned resort in Oregon's high desert is a testing ground for reigning in groundwater pumping.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Stop Requested: Bend to Baker City, with Salt Licks
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For the fifth installment of Stop Requested, we solve a public transit mystery to Baker City, where we attend The Great Salt Lick Auction.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland’s new city council prepares for the next chapter
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Incoming Portland city councilors want to follow through on campaign promises, and are also expected to keep the city running smoothly under a new form of government.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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After decades false starts the James Beard Public Market is finally happening
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After more than two decades, the James Beard Public Market is closer to reality than ever before. The market is expected to open in 2026 and will not only showcase dozens of local food vendors, but also house a bookstore, restaurant and test kitchen.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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How Trump’s immigration policies could impact the Pacific Northwest
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How Trump’s immigration policies could impact the Pacific NorthwestAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon lawmakers react to a second Trump administration
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The Democratic party is still processing President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding return to power. For some Democratic-led states, that means returning to a playbook of resistance from his first four years.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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State initiative helps Oregon inmates forge new career pathways
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State initiative helps Oregon inmates forge new career pathwaysAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Hayden Island residents feel unheard during Interstate Bridge replacement planning
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Hayden Island residents feel unheard during Interstate Bridge replacement planningAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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St. Helens school officials for years sat on multiple reports of sexual abuse, police say
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St. Helens school officials for years sat on multiple reports of sexual abuse, police sayAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Recapping the election results with Think Out Loud
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Earlier this week, Think out Loud and the Politics Now team joined forces for an election roundtable. And we tried something new. The episode was aired live – On camera – On OPB dot org and our YouTube page. It was fun! So fun we are sharing the audio for you here as well.
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The Archive Project - Renée Watson
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Acclaimed writer Renée Watson speaking at the World Stage TheaterAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Dissecting the Democratic victory in Washington's 3rd district
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Dissecting the Democratic victory in Washington's 3rd districtAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Old growth logging hasn't slowed down
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Old growth logging hasn't slowed downAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Working through angst with the Portland Yelling Choir
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Working through angst with the Portland Yelling ChoirAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Every year, the Oregon Health and Science University brings a speaker to Portland for the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe address. But this year's keynote speaker isn’t human. Sophia the Robot and her creators at Hanson Robotics say she’s the world's first robot citizen.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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A visit to Washington's one of a kind Crowberry Bog
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A visit to Washington's one of a kind Crowberry BogAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland’s new political era has arrived
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Keith Wilson will be Portland’s next mayor. And the 12 person city council is coming into focus. I’m Andrew Theen. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk about Wilson’s victory, the new faces coming to city council and much more. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts
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Multnomah County Election Night Behind the Scenes
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Multnomah County Elections Behind the Scenes Audio postcard on election night.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Post election, colleges encourage students to decompress
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Post election, colleges encourage students to decompressAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The Rose City Rollers clinch their fifth championship win
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Last weekend, 13 of the best roller derby teams in the world were in Portland competing in the International World Flat Track Derby Association championships. It was hosted (and WON!) by Portland’s own Rose City Rollers who this year celebrated their 20th anniversary.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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A look at ranked choice voting in Portland
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For the first time, Portlanders used ranked choice voting to select their mayor and city council members. They ranked candidates in order of preference, and their votes got distributed as candidates were eliminated. So how did it go?Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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A big night for Republicans, but not in Oregon
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Democrats nationally are in disarray – but here in Oregon – the party appears poised for another cycle of big victories. On the next episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss what to make of the local versus national disconnect and other major takeaways from statewide races. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…
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Central Oregon returns show strong leads in state Senate, sheriff and Bend city races
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Broadman claims victory in his Oregon Senate race, Vander Kamp leads the Deschutes sheriff race, and Bend City Council has two new members.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon’s second-largest school district to put weapons detectors in high schools
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Salem-Keizer will have weapon detection systems operating in all six comprehensive high schools this school year, with a likely expansion to middle schools next year. Here’s what you need to know.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon conservationist Bob Sallinger dead at 57
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Oregon conservationist Bob Sallinger dead at 57Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Stop Requested: Christmas Valley to La Pine
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Stop Requested joins the weekly Christmas Valley Shopper Bus into La Pine.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon needs more housing, but challenges getting electrical equipment could hurt the effort.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Ducks excitement covers University of Oregon campus, city of Eugene and beyond
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The Oregon Ducks’ #1 national ranking has led a supportive fanbase of students to new emotional highs for the green and yellow.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Let's do the time change together -- it's DST time again
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Let's do the time change together -- it's DST time againAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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How Portland’s campaigns have changed, plus the ballot box fires
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The Portland area found itself in the national spotlight this week for a not particularly flattering reason: Repeated arson attacks on ballot boxes. We’ll be going over what we know about those attacks, but first we’re going to take a close look at the many races this year for a spot in Portland City Hall. A massive governance shift approved by vot…
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Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic interviews a haunted house actor for OPB's At Work With series
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Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic interviews a haunted house actor for OPB's At Work With seriesAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Rare plant plowed under at Camas golf course leaves researchers worried
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The majority of the world’s population of the once-endangered Bradshaw’s lomatium was destroyed a few weeks ago on a golf course in Camas, Washington. Some experts are worried that the removal is a sign of species losing federal protections too soon.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland facility works to break down cultural barriers to psilocybin access for marginalized groups
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The Cora Center is the first psilocybin facility in the state that is run by majority BIPOC and LGBTQ+ facilitators. They help clients from those groups get over cultural barriers to treatment, like trauma and stigma.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Voting for president while Black and mixed race in Bend
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Voting for president while Black and mixed race in BendAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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How candidates — and their donors — are navigating a first-of-its-kind election season in Portland
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Candidates running for office in Portland this fall are navigating uncharted waters, and that means trying out different strategies.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Proposed shipping container terminal in Coos Bay could boost the economy there
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Proposed shipping container terminal in Coos Bay could boost the economy thereAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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For At Work With, we follow haunted house actor Shell Galloway.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Stop Requested goes to Oregon's Mile High City, Lakeview. By bus.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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All of Oregon's statewide races, explained
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Starting next year, Oregon will have a new attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer. All three seats are open with no incumbent running, and Republicans believe they have a shot in one of the three.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Offshore wind looked like a sure thing for Oregon — until it wasn’t. What went wrong?
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The federal government postponed a floating offshore wind auction off the coast of Southern Oregon. Many still see the potential, but the state must first tackle a combination of issues that led to the postponement.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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The Gresham program growing the next generation of farmers
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The Gresham program growing the next generation of farmersAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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These Oregon legislative races could determine the balance of power in Salem
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The Legislature doesn’t get as much attention in this hotly-contested election cycle, but there are a number of key races and candidates are making their final arguments to voters. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart delve into the legislative races to watch and what Democrats may do if they land a s…
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44 years after Mt St Helens erupted, Spirit Lake still faces challenges
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44 years after Mt St Helens erupted, Spirit Lake still faces challengesAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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All five Oregon ballot measures, explained
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Oregonians will vote on five statewide measures in the upcoming election. If approved, they would all do very different things, from directing yearly checks to all residents to allowing the Legislature to impeach statewide leaders.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Drama surrounds the race for Deschutes county sheriff
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Drama surrounds the race for Deschutes county sheriffAv Oregon Public Broadcasting
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