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Audacy Portland’s locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let’s Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let’s Talk Portland.

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One Tail At A Time 2/15/26

2026/02/13

An interview with Juli Zagrans, Founder and Executive Director of One Tail At A Time, a non-profit all-breed, no-kill, foster-based dog rescue in Portland with an adoption center in NE Portland. We also talked about their fundraising gala, The Bone Ball, in May.

Portland Winter Light Festival 1/25/26

2026/01/22

An interview with Alisha Sullivan, Executive Director of The Willamette Light Brigade who is putting on the Portland Winter Light Festival. We talk about the event, why art is so important to our community, and about the festival’s impact on downtown Portland’s economy.

Guide Dogs For The Blind 1/18/26

2026/01/13

An interview with Kirsten French, Community Education and Advocacy Manager at Guide Dogs For The Blind, about rideshare discrimination experienced by visually impaired and blind people with their service animals and people who use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. We also talked about Guide Dogs in general and ways the community can get involved.

Coats For Kids 12/14/25

2025/12/11

An interview with Robert Kapuniai with Portland Fire Fighters Local 43 and the Coats For Kids program about their fundraising effort to buy coats for needy children for the holidays and the about the life of a Portland firefighter during the holidays.

Bird Alliance of Oregon

2025/11/26

An interview with the Bird Alliance of Oregon. Joe Liebezeit is the Statewide Conservation Director and Sarah Swanson is the Events Manager. We talk about the conservation work they do throughout Oregon and the Wild Arts Festival, a fundraiser on December 6 & 7 in Hillsboro.

Providence Cancer Institute 11/23/25

2025/11/20

An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd with Hood To Coast about the advancements in cancer research, how AI is helping further outcomes, and how Hood To Coast raises money and awareness of the institute.

Free Geek 11/9/25

2025/11/06

An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Director of Business Development and Ashley Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity from Free Geek about the work they do recycling and reusing e-waste and their education programs designed to bridge the digital divide for under served people in our area.

Union Gospel Mission 10/12/25

2025/10/09

An interview with Matt Stein, Executive Director at Union Gospel Mission about the opening of their new LifeChange Center for Women and Children called Angela’s House. This new building provides recovery and transitional housing for women and children escaping homelessness, hunger, addiction and abuse.

Albertina Kerr 9/28/25

2025/09/26

An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr and Dr. Naomi Fishman, Medical Director at Albertina Kerr about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

Greater Vancouver Chamber 9/21/25

2025/09/19

An interview with Janet Kenefsky, COO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber about Give More 24, their 24 hour fundraising campaign for local non-profits, and about the changes happening in downtown Vancouver.

Regional Water Providers Consortium 9/14/25

2025/09/11

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about emergency preparedness and the importance of water during an emergency.

988 Oregon 9/7/25

2025/09/04

An interview with Dr. Christa Jones, Deputy Director for Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Division, about 988 Oregon, a 24/7 service available in our state that anyone can call, text or chat and speak with trained counselors. People can connect if they are struggling with mental health or substance use, or just going through a tough time

Other Worlds of Wonder 8/31/25

2025/08/28

An interview with Chris Newell, Vice President and Vendor Coordinator with Other Worlds of Wonder, a non-profit community service organization based on Pagan beliefs. They are having Pagan Pride Day celebration which will also gather food and donation for Ester’s Pantry.

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon 8/24/25

2025/08/22

An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about their services offered to feral and stray cats, including spay and neuter and about their catio tour coming up to benefit FCCO in cooperation with Bird Alliance of Oregon.

Oregon Dog Rescue

2025/08/15

An interview with Dannica Fetters, Foster Coordinator with Oregon Dog Rescue and Mary Gedrose, organizer of the Fur Baby Love Fest about dog adoption and fostering, volunteer opportunities and the fest which is a fundraiser for Oregon Dog Rescue.