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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...
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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.
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16 JUN 2023 · 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.
12 JUN 2023 · On a special bonus episode of OPB Politics Now, politics reporter Lauren Dake chats with Think Out Loud's Dave Miller about the potential framework for a deal to bring an end to the longest walkout in state history.
9 JUN 2023 · More than 100 years ago, Multnomah and Clark Counties paid $1.7 million dollars to build the northbound span of the Interstate-5 Bridge connecting Vancouver to Portland. That bridge still stands today. On this week’s OPB Politics now we’ll talk about the latest push underway to replace the bridge and whether the politics will get in the way.
2 JUN 2023 · Homelessness remains a key issue across Oregon and new rules governing how, when and where people can sleep outdoors are racing toward approval. On this week’s new episode of OPB Politics Now, we hear how new tent camping bans are playing out across the state.
26 MAY 2023 · On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden chats with OPB's Lillian Karabaic about the semiconductor industry, the debt ceiling fight and Damian Lillard's future in Portland.
19 MAY 2023 · The Republican walkout in the Oregon state senate hit a critical point this week. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss whether the Legislative session is over, the personality conflicts at play between rivals in Salem and much more.
15 MAY 2023 · You're forgiven if you haven't voted yet, and you're in good company with the vast majority of registered Oregonians. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, Tiffany Camhi and Alex Zielinski discuss the sleepy election before next year's main event.
12 MAY 2023 · On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart discuss the latest Republican walkout and what it may mean for pending legislation in Salem, the lawmakers who are nearing their 10th unexcused absence and much more.
5 MAY 2023 · Shemia Fagan was supposed to be the next Democratic star in Oregon politics, but now she's about to be out of office due to a spectacularly fast moving scandal in Salem. On the latest OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart talk about Fagan's rise to prominence and sudden resignation as Secretary of State.
28 APR 2023 · On this week’s episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss Phil Knight’s $400 million gift to a new investment fund that aims to benefit Black Portlanders. Also, we discuss the history of campaign finance reform in Oregon.
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...
show more
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.
show less
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