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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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Longview picks up the pieces after mill tragedy
Last month, Southwest Washington was struck by tragedy when 11 people were killed at a Longview paper mill. But as the community tries to find out what happened, an investigation into the incident…
How a small Oregon town fell into financial ruin
OPB reporters recently spent months looking into Lakeview, a tiny southern Oregon town with huge financial problems. They were interested in what went wrong in Lakeview, and what lessons the town…
Do Oregonians have tax fatigue or did they just hate the gas tax?
The primary election is over. Oregon voters shot down a statewide gas tax proposal and Christine Drazan won the Republican nod for governor. That sets up a rematch between Drazan and Gov. Tina Kotek.…
East of the Cascades, affordability and housing are on the ballot
Voters across Oregon are probably scrounging at this point to find their ballots as Election Day is just a few days away. The main event awaits in November as Oregonians will select their next…
Suburban races offer comeback stories, intrigue
This year’s primary election doesn’t have many statewide races of note, but the Portland suburbs have a bevy of interesting races. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we dive into the dynamics…
A deep dive on Oregon’s GOP gubernatorial race
Ballots should be arriving any day now for Oregon voters. And in a matter of weeks, we will know who will be facing Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in the November election. It’s one of the more…
Major budget cuts loom over Portland area
Local governments in the Portland metro area are having serious money problems. To fill their massive budget gaps, leaders are proposing to cut hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars for government…
4 top Oregon Republicans square off in first gubernatorial debate
Oregon’s top four Republicans vying to be their party’s nominee in the gubernatorial election squared off in Hillsboro on Thursday night. It was the first time the four appeared on stage to answer…
Portland’s ICE building back in national spotlight
One of the highest courts in the land is once again focused on a tiny area of Portland. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Troy Brynelson and Conrad Wilson discuss the…
Why Portland’s mayor and Multnomah County disagree on homelessness data
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson entered office last year, promising to end unsheltered homelessness in the city. He opened several overnight shelters. And on most nights, the shelters are full. Wilson…
Vote by mail remains in the national conversation: Is it safe?
Earlier this week, The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging a Mississippi law related to voting by mail. At the same time, President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass a new…
Going behind the scenes at the Oregon State Capitol
On this week's episode of OPB Politics Now, we hand the mic to our friends at The Evergreen. Producer Julie Sabatier went to Salem with OPB politics reporter Lauren Dake to see what session was…
Oregon lawmakers head home as 2026 legislative session ends
The 2026 short legislative session is over. In just over a month, lawmakers passed so many bills it was nearly impossible to keep track of it all. They moved a gas tax vote to the May election. They…
Oregon education report card: Grading the 2026 session
Each year, Oregon school districts look to the state legislature to help patch funding gaps, maintain academic standards, and not create more budget problems with new mandates. As the sun sets on…
Salmon, dams and energy, plus an Oregon legislative potpourri
Three years ago, Pacific Northwest tribes reached a landmark deal with the Biden administration aimed at saving salmon populations. Then President Trump came back into the office and killed the whole…
Oregon Legislature approaches halfway mark of short session
Tensions are rising in the Oregon State Capitol as the legislative session nears the halfway mark. Republicans boycotted a floor session, a House leader resigned his post, and a Representative…
OPB Politics Now’: Pots of money falling from the sky
The city of Portland has recently uncovered several piles of money no one knew was there. At the same time, the city is looking at a pot of money that some say should be off limits to keep the…
Lawmakers begin Salem session, plus the politics surrounding Portland’s ICE building
Lawmakers wasted no time this week, considering substantive policy bills in their first week in the 35-day legislative sprint. Plus, activity escalated around the South Portland ICE building last…
ICE, transportation and a looming budget hole: Oregon lawmakers return to Salem
Oregon lawmakers are heading back to Salem next week for the short legislative session. They have big issues to tackle this session, including immigration, transportation and a looming hole in the…
Marking the first year of the Trump administration
President Trump’s second term hit the one-year mark this week and – surprise! – Oregonians and Southwest Washington residents have divergent takes on how things are going. On this week’s episode of…
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OPB Politics Now has published 149 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in News, Politics.
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