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City Cast Portland's October 8th episode takes a playful approach to Portland culture by exploring the city's unspoken social rules and norms. Host Claudia Meza is joined by producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni to discuss which rules they personally break, framing the conversation as a lighthearted competition…
Worth it if you're a Portland resident who enjoys casual, insider-focused banter about local culture and don't mind promotional content mixed into your podcast.
City Cast Portland's October 7th episode covers three distinct Portland-area stories. The main segment examines Oregon's failure to deploy electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure despite receiving $52 million in federal funding—two years into the program, not a single station has been installed. The episode…
Worth it if you live in Portland and care about local consumer issues, EV infrastructure, or want to stay informed on regional news affecting your daily life.
City Cast Portland's October 6, 2026 episode covers three major local stories affecting the Portland metro area. The first segment examines why the Eugene Police Department is charging a local news outlet $2.5 million for public records related to a single officer—a striking example of how police can use records fees…
Worth it if you live in Portland and want a quick, well-sourced update on three pressing local issues affecting your city.