OPB Politics Now

By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Episodes: 45


 Nov 11, 2023

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"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.


Episode Date
Should politics be a family affair, plus harm reduction in Eastern Oregon
Apr 26, 2024
3 top candidates for Oregon's 3rd Congressional District
Apr 19, 2024
The tale of two homeless communities: Right 2 Dream Too and Clinton Triangle
Apr 12, 2024
Portland tries again to ban certain activities tied to homeless camps
Apr 05, 2024
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s wife wants a larger role, does that matter?
Mar 29, 2024
Environmental takeaways from Oregon’s legislative session
Mar 22, 2024
Who is Rene Gonzalez, plus will the latest homelessness plan actually work?
Mar 15, 2024
Recapping the 2024 Oregon Legislative session
Mar 08, 2024
Will cities take advantage of Kotek’s housing bill?
Mar 01, 2024
Threat of ballot measures spurs action in Salem
Feb 23, 2024
Campaign finance reform emerges as unlikely presence in Salem
Feb 16, 2024
Why some Portland police struggle with use of force and what experts say
Feb 09, 2024
A political lightning round ahead of the Legislative session
Feb 02, 2024
Is Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment nearing its end?
Jan 26, 2024
Oregon’s land use laws and the Kotek’s housing push
Jan 19, 2024
What to make of Tina Kotek’s first year as Oregon’s governor
Jan 12, 2024
The political stories to watch in 2024
Jan 05, 2024
Why Oregon’s kicker tax rebate just keeps growing
Dec 22, 2023
The political and business reaction to Kotek’s downtown Portland task force
Dec 15, 2023
OPB Politics Now: Oregon keeps struggling with foster care
Dec 08, 2023
The political fight over K-12 education funding is just getting started
Dec 01, 2023
Portland's police oversight controversy continues
Nov 17, 2023
Tribes, a proposed destination resort and treaty rights collide
Nov 10, 2023
The politics of the PPS strike
Nov 02, 2023
Oregon's battle over pumping gas refuels, plus Portland City Council transition drama
Oct 27, 2023
What happens when an Oregon town's government implodes
Oct 20, 2023
How homelessness became a statewide crisis in Oregon
Oct 13, 2023
Why Democrats are now willing to tackle Measure 110 reforms
Oct 06, 2023
Fentanyl, overdoses and Measure 110 in the spotlight
Sep 29, 2023
A deep dive into the unusual and personal Paul Holvey recall
Sep 22, 2023
Ted Talk: What can Wheeler accomplish as a lame duck?
Sep 15, 2023
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler talks about his future
Sep 14, 2023
Portland public drug use ban awaits state action, Bybee Lakes gets more public cash
Sep 08, 2023
Oregon’s ‘kicker’ hits a new record
Sep 01, 2023
The task force to save Portland met for the first time, but will it work?
Aug 25, 2023
The sex work vetoes and the Portland leader who lived and worked from Vegas
Aug 18, 2023
The costly Capitol renovation, plus Kotek’s task force to save Portland
Aug 11, 2023
Intel growing, gas pumping, Congresswoman Hoyle testifying
Aug 04, 2023
The union battle in Lane County
Jul 28, 2023
Why the effort to unwind Portland’s government overhaul unraveled
Jul 21, 2023
The Newport mayor’s Facebook posts, plus Portland City Hall happenings
Jul 14, 2023
OPB Politics Now: Portland's continuing struggle over homelessness policy
Jun 30, 2023
OPB Politics Now: Oregon legislators wrap it up
Jun 26, 2023
A topsy-turvy end to the 2023 legislative session
Jun 23, 2023
The political fallout from the longest walkout in Oregon history
Jun 16, 2023