Advertise on podcast: City Cast Portland

Today we’re talking about a drug market that moved into a local affordable housing complex, as well as yet another surplus of unspent funds found in the city Housing Bureau’s budget. Plus, a local psychiatrist’s connection to the Epstein files, the Lake Oswego marquee that upset Amazon, and so much more. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: A Drug Market Moves Into a Home Forward Apartment Building [Willamette Week] Portland Housing Bureau Finds at Least Another $15 Million in Unspent Funds [Portland Mercury]  Lake Oswego Theater Loses Rights To Screen ‘Melania’ After Marquee Jokes [Lake Oswego Review] Portland Lawmaker Pushes Tear Gas Ban After ICE Protest Crackdown [Oregonian]   Prominent Portland Psychiatrist Corresponded With Jeffrey Epstein, Emails Show [Willamette Week]  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 6th episode: Oregon Ballet Neo Home Loans Pivot Portland

Introducing NICK JONAS: The REAL Story Behind a Lifetime of Fame, His Inner Critic, and How Fatherhood Changed Everything from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty What happens when success arrives before you truly know who you are. How do you learn to quiet the inner critic while becoming a better partner, parent, and person in the process? Today, Jay sits down with Nick Jonas for an intimate conversation about identity, purpose, and the inner work that comes with growing up in the spotlight. Nick opens up about what it was really like starting his career so young, dealing with rejection early on and growing up with the pressure of being labeled “the shy, creative one.” As the conversation unfolds, Nick shares how fatherhood, marriage, and health challenges have profoundly redefined his priorities. He reflects on the vulnerability of becoming a parent, the anxiety that comes with loving someone so deeply, and the grounding practices, movement, routine, and therapy that help him stay present. Through stories of his daughter’s early days, his evolving relationship with faith, and the inspiration behind his new music, Nick reveals how creativity became both a refuge and a mirror, allowing him to heal, grow, and speak more honestly than ever before. Jay and Nick discuss what it truly means to be a good partner, a present parent, and a kinder version of yourself, especially when life feels overwhelming. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Turn Life’s Hardest Seasons Into Creative Fuel How to Stay Grounded When You’ve Lived Life in the Spotlight How to Be a Present Partner Instead of a Defensive One How to Navigate Anxiety Without Letting It Define You How to Reconnect With the Fearless Version of Yourself How to Build Emotional Resilience Through Routine and Movement How to Show Up as a Better Parent by Healing Yourself First Wherever you are in your journey, know that it’s okay to slow down, ask better questions, and choose compassion over criticism. You’re allowed to evolve, outgrow old labels, and rewrite the way you speak to yourself.  Nick Jonas’ new album, Sunday Best, out February 6th: https://nickjonas.lnk.to/SundayBest With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:13 Who Is Nick Jonas Today? 05:02 Stepping Onto Broadway at Eight Years Old 07:00 What was It Really Like Growing Up in the Disney Spotlight? 08:40 Facing Financial Uncertainty as a Kid 11:08 Turning Deep Struggle Into Music 14:53 Finding Your Identity Beyond Labels 16:42 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Discovery 19:20 Why Early Exposure Became the Best Training Ground 22:16 Everyone Makes Mistakes 25:34 Recognizing and Quieting Your Inner Critic 31:53 Understanding the Unconditional Love of a Father 36:05 Staying Emotionally Strong for Your Family 40:18 The Moment He Fell for Priyanka Chopra 42:33 The Blending of Two Cultures  45:45 What His Wife Really Thinks 51:45 What Does it Mean to be a Good Husband? 54:50 Seeing the World Through a Child’s Eyes 58:06 The Fears That Come With Fatherhood 01:01:34 How Movement Helps Clear the Mind 01:03:53 Navigating Stressful Moments With Grace 01:08:04 Nick on Final Five Episode Resources: Nick Jonas | https://nickjonas.com/  Nick Jonas | https://www.instagram.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.youtube.com/user/NickJonasVEVO  Nick Jonas | https://x.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.facebook.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://nickjonas.tumblr.com/  Nick Jonas | https://www.snapchat.com/@jicknonas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Everyone knows Nike and Tillamook, but countless other popular products and brands got their start in our region —  and many of them have unexpected stories. Today on City Cast Portland, we're sharing a fresh round of our favorite city and state exports: things that got their start here, but have become household names well beyond our fair city. Joining host Claudia Meza on the show are our very own producers, John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 5th episode: Oregon Ballet Neo Home Loans Pivot Portland

Today, we’re talking with Portland Mercury reporter Jeremiah Hayden about the string of protests that happened in town this past weekend, including Saturday’s march, where federal agents shot tear gas and flash bangs into a crowd that included children. We're also looking into responses from local leaders and what exactly they can do about any of this. Discussed in Today's Episode: Hundreds of Students Walk Out of Class Across Portland To Protest ICE [OPB] Portland Officials Condemn ICE After Federal Agents Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters and Children [Portland Mercury] Hundreds Shut Down Streets Marching From City Hall to ICE Facility in Downtown Portland [KPTV] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 4th episode Oregon Ballet Neo Home Loans Pivot Portland

Today we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series with a trip beyond the city limits to Oregon City. This history-rich suburb is full of unique shops, great food, and its own municipal elevator. Our guide is Oregon City resident and Portland-area event planner, Amy Theberge. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 3rd episode Oregon Ballet Neo Home Loans Pivot Portland

Whether you’re seeing the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra perform live or dancing in a Mardi Gras Parade on Mississippi Ave., there are plenty of ways to make the most of Portland's most wintry month. City Cast Portland has picked the month’s top food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you have your best February ever. Plus, a bonus suggestion from our episode archive: Portland's Most Romantic Restaurants. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community. For even more tips on how to make the most of February in Portland, check out the City Cast Portland newsletter’s take on what to do this month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 2nd episode: Oregon Ballet Neo Home Loans Pivot Portland

Today, we’re looking into why city leaders are pushing for more penalties against the landlord of the South Portland ICE facility. We’re also hearing about a gap in Portland's police oversight system and the city-commissioned study that recommends we move away from renovating the Keller Auditorium. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Columbia, Breakside Team Up for Beer Made With Bear Poop for the Super Bowl [KOIN] Portland Councilors Urge Mayor Wilson To Carry Out New Penalties on ICE Facility [OPB] Study Suggests Portland Should Not Renovate Keller Auditorium, Saying City Can’t Support Two Large-Scale Entertainment Venues [KGW] Police Oversight in Portland Is Quietly Falling Apart Amid Transition to New Accountability System [KBOO] Landlord of Portland ICE Offices Admits He Was at the Wheel of a Mercedes That Struck a Protester [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 30th episode: The Ascent by Christopher Walker

It has not felt like a normal winter in Portland. December was the warmest on record, January has been unusually dry, and people are already noticing plants blooming that usually don’t show up for months. Today we're talking with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding to determine if this is weird-but-normal weather or a warning sign of bigger changes ahead. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 29th episode The Ascent by Christopher Walker

Today on City Cast Portland, we have updates on the shooting that left two police officers injured, and more details on the Gresham family detained and sent to a Texas facility by border patrol agents. Plus, we get a firsthand account of what's going on with ICE in Minneapolis. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni, and City Cast Twin Cities creative producer Adam Sage. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting That Wounded 2 Officers [Oregonian] Gresham Family Detained by Immigration Officers While Seeking Medical Care for Their 7-Year-Old [OPB] Minnesota Is Under Occupation by Federal Agents From ICE and CBP, and We Need Your Support. [Stand with Minnesota] A Day of Strike and Protest in the Twin Cities [City Cast Twin Cities] City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to ⁠citycast.fm/jobs⁠ for more information and to apply. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 28th episode: The Ascent by Christopher Walker

Next week, Oregon lawmakers are heading into a short, five-week legislative session with a very long to-do list. At the top of it is how to keep the state’s transportation system from falling apart. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Dirk VanderHart, OPB’s state politics and government reporter. He’s going to help us make sense of the options, the legal chaos, and what else lawmakers are trying to squeeze into this short session. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 27th episode: The Ascent by Christopher Walker

According to recent data, fewer than half of Multnomah County residents were born in Oregon — meaning most Portlanders aren't actually from here. But adjusting to life in our wonderful city can be challenging, and it's hard to know how to start building a community. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with two recent transplants and friends of the show, Danielle Mangone and Chris Cary. They have tips for how to quickly find your groove — and all the ways you can make Portland really feel like home. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 26th episode: Beaumont Jewelry The Ascent by Christopher Walker Flatbike SkillCharter

This week, we’re looking into a shooting that injured two local police officers, and what happened when a former Portland journalist went undercover to investigate the Department of Homeland Security's hiring process for ICE agents. Plus, several local restaurants were long-listed for the James Beard Awards, but the news isn’t as good for the James Beard Public Market, whose opening was delayed until 2027. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: 1 of 2 Injured Portland Officers Released From Hospital; Search for Shooter Continues [KATU] A Former Portland Journalist Says She Was Hired by ICE After 6-Minute Interview [Oregonian] With Opening Delayed to 2027, James Beard Public Market Carries Weight of Portland’s Civic Hopes [Oregonian] Oregon’s 2026 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Are Here [Eater] City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to ⁠citycast.fm/jobs⁠ for more information and to apply. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 23rd episode: Beaumont Jewelry Flatbike Neo Home Loans SkillCharter

It’s easy to forget that peak hiking and camping season is a lot closer than you might think. Even though we're in the depths of winter, January is a good time to start planning for the glorious summer months ahead by securing permits and reservations for state and national parks. Today we're revisiting a conversation executive producer John Notarianni had with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding to prepare you for the season: how to set goals for what you want to accomplish outdoors, what permits and campgrounds to reserve, and how to get your winter body ready. This episode first aired on Feb 11, 2025  Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Washington State Permits and Passes [wa.gov] Oregon State Passes and Permits [oregon.gov] Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits [usda.gov] Mount Margaret Permit [usda.gov] Central Cascades Wilderness Permits [usda.gov] Olympic National Park Permits [nps.gov] Enchantment Permits [usda.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode Beaumont Jewelry Flatbike SkillCharter

Today on City Cast Portland we're discussing the latest in the back-and-forth over some nasty texts seen at City Hall, the major new labor contract at OHSU, the plan for Jefferson High School's enrollment woes, and more in our news lightning round. Plus, we dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners, and share a few of our top event picks for the week ahead. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Update: City Councilor Apologizes After Lashing Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat [Portland Mercury] OHSU Union Overwhelmingly Approves Labor Deal, Setting Stage for Minimum Wage Hike [Willamette Week] School Board Approves Plan to Fill Jefferson High School [Willamette Week]  Feds Warn Oregon, Other States, on Paying Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers [Oregonian]  Oregon Spirits Brand To Shutter After Opening Nation’s First Alcohol-Free Distillery [KOIN] Forty Drop Few at LaVerne's  Federal Oversight & Accountability Town Hall at Revolution Hall  It's Gonna Be Okay Comedy Show at EastBurn Train Dreams x Movie Book Club at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 21st episode: Beaumont Jewelry Flatbike SkillCharter

The Lloyd Center mall is about to go through some big changes this year, with demolition already partially underway. But the Food Court 5000 retro mall walking group is still hoping the building will be saved. They gather every weekend to strut the endless hallways of the mall with neon leggings and big hair — but their future is uncertain without the Lloyd Center. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Krista Catwood, local performance artist and founder and host of the Food Court 5000. She's here to share why she wants to save the Lloyd Center and how to get in on the next mall walk. Discussed in Today's Episode: Food Court 5000 Eastside Kettlebell Class SaveLloyd In this episode, we incorrectly attribute the incoming music venue at the Lloyd Center to Live Nation. The venue will be run by entertainment companies Monqui Presents and AEG Presents. We regret this error. City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to citycast.fm/jobs for more information and to apply. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 20th episode: Beaumont Jewelry Neo Home Loans Flatbike SkillCharter