OPB Politics Now
Oregon Public Broadcasting
"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.
Episodes
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Jun 30, 2023 • 11min
OPB Politics Now: Portland's continuing struggle over homelessness policy
On this week's show, OPB city reporter Alex Zielinski explains why Mayor Ted Wheeler pulled back a plan to get tough on public drug use and why supporters of the Portland Street Response program are worried about its future.
Jun 26, 2023 • 21min
OPB Politics Now: Oregon legislators wrap it up
On a special bonus episode, OPB political reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake review the accomplishments of the 2023 Oregon Legislature and which priorities lawmakers didn't achieve.
Jun 23, 2023 • 13min
A topsy-turvy end to the 2023 legislative session
On this week's episode of OPB Politics Now, politics reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss the race to the finish line in Salem.
Jun 16, 2023 • 21min
The political fallout from the longest walkout in Oregon history
The walkout is over, but is it really smooth-sailing to the finish line? On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, politics reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss the deal, the end of the session and the potential wrinkles to come.
