Best Oregon Public Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worries 5:19

1d ago5:19

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Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worriesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clients 4:16

2d ago4:16

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Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clientsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big one 5:01

3d ago5:01

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Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big oneBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Draft report by Oregon police agency blasts Deschutes County sheriff for lying 5:47

4d ago5:47

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Oregon's agency that certifies police officers found Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s "dishonesty under oath discredits the law enforcement profession."By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Portland Airport Wildlife Team 6:21

4d ago6:21

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We go to work with Nick Atwell, one of the wildlife technicians who work at the Portland International Airport. Their job? Prevent bird strike.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Remembering Portland activist Dan Handelman 4:49

4d ago4:49

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Remembering Portland activist Dan HandelmanBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under Trump 4:42

5d ago4:42

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Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under TrumpBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Trump’s tariffs drive up homebuilding costs amid Oregon’s housing crisis 4:17

6d ago4:17

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Oregon leaders agree the state needs tens of thousands more housing units every year. Tariffs are the latest hurdle to meeting that goal.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay cool 4:26

6d ago4:26

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An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay coolBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Starting over after incarceration 4:15

9d ago4:15

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Starting over after incarcerationBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Ancient footprints unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds reveal prehistoric animal behaviors 5:12

10d ago5:12

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A groundbreaking discovery at the John Day Fossil Beds has found fossilized footprints of birds, lizards and mammals. These rare trace fossils give us a 50 million year-old snapshot of how these prehistoric animals walked the earth in Central and Eastern Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How new Multnomah County data explains the region’s homelessness crisis 3:52

12d ago3:52

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A new trove of data on Multnomah County’s homeless population dropped this week, offering the public an updated and more accurate understanding of the region’s homelessness crisis.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds 5:09

14d ago5:09

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Prosecutors won’t call the sheriff to the stand anymore, and the district attorney says charges could be dismissed in past cases.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care system 4:18

16d ago4:18

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Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care systemBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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From phonographs to Wurlitzers, this Portland collector spins a life around vintage sound 5:01

17d ago5:01

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As music fans around the country celebrate Record Store Day, which started in 2008, Albert Menashe shares a look at his records and record players going back over 100 years.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Harney County flood update 5:35

17d ago5:35

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OPB's rural communities reporter Antonio Sierra gives us an update from Burns about flooding in Harney County, and Governor Tina Kotek's visit there.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Two Portland Panorama Films Use the Lloyd as a backdrop 9:05

17d ago9:05

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Interview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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As Oregon’s legislative session hits the midway point, plenty of big issues remain 4:46

18d ago4:46

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Salem lawmakers have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dog 5:10

20d ago5:10

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The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dogBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authors 4:52

21d ago4:52

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‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authorsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protests 4:31

21d ago4:31

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Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protestsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Democrats unveil ambitious road funding proposal. Now the haggling begins 5:33

24d ago5:33

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A framework released Thursday includes a major gas tax hike, several entirely new taxes, and a lot more.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Vets get free training at an Oregon community college 4:48

24d ago4:48

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Vets get free training at an Oregon community collegeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland struggling with ‘confusing’ public comment rules in new government 3:33

25d ago3:33

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Getting more feedback from residents partly inspired Portland's new government structure. But a confusing comment process has stymied that goal.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by 4:33

25d ago4:33

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Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come byBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Trail conference meets at the ‘crossroads’ of history, aiming to tell more diverse, accurate stories 4:32

26d ago4:32

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A group of history buffs spent this summer trekking across Eastern Oregon to retrace the path of the old Oregon Trail. The event is a part of an annual conference that's re-examining how to share the story of the West's pioneer era.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A visit to Oregon's quickest fishery 4:55

26d ago4:55

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A visit to Oregon's quickest fisheryBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts 4:23

26d ago4:23

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Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cutsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades 4:45

27d ago4:45

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Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decadesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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From wolves to water, Eastern Oregon lawmakers strike balancing act to move bills forward 4:46

28d ago4:46

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As the legislative session heats up, here’s how Oregon Republicans are gaining ground within the state’s Democratic supermajority.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change this year 5:17

28d ago5:17

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The state has wrestled for years with ordering civil commitments for people with severe mental illness. Here’s what you need to know.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon gun violence survivor reflects on the anniversary of her shooting 6:28

28d ago6:28

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On April 1st, 2014, Jennifer Langston was shot by her partner. She talks about how she lives with the trauma today.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meet Jeremey Peck, the new owner of Darcelle XV Showplace 5:41

1M ago5:41

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Conversation with new owner of Darcelle XV showplace, Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist who's been performing for 30 years.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death 5:17

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Disability Rights Oregon report accuses Oregon officials of failing to provide trained staff to monitor teen who was at risk for suicide.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How a Portland import store’s 2020 pivot helped it survive the pandemic 4:05

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For decades the owners of Southeast Portland’s Cargo Inc. sold well-crafted, unique, and curious items from around the world. The pandemic meant a shift to searching for those things right here in Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Nearly 60% of Oregon counties face program cuts as budget crisis grows 5:19

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At least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zo... 5:31

1M ago5:31

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Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Player piano repair is becoming more scarce 5:12

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Portland piano tuner Denis Wilkinson stopped working on player pianos a few years ago, because it’s so hard and few people are interested. But not everyone has given up on player pianos.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How federal funding cuts are affecting one small school district in an Oregon community that voted heavily for Trump 5:55

1M ago5:55

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Grant School District is hundreds of thousands of dollars into a project that is supposed to be reimbursed by the federal government. Now, it’s not clear the feds will pay.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fired federal workers speak out 4:30

1M ago4:30

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Fired federal workers speak outBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Cracking down on hunting cheats 4:42

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Cracking down on hunting cheatsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place) 4:42

1M ago4:42

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Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place)By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland has a new soccer league for queer women, nonbinary and trans people 5:20

1M ago5:20

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In Portland, a group of queer women, nonbinary and trans soccer players is creating a safe space on a soccer field.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New technology helps blind sports fans level up their arena experience 5:23

2M ago5:23

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A Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard. 4:58

2M ago4:58

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How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon is in the midst of an ‘unrepresented crisis.’ Why? 5:07

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“You have a right to an attorney. If you can’t provide one, one will be provided for you” is no longer guaranteed in this state. The number of Oregonians without counsel has reached an all-time high. Here's what to know about Oregon’s public defender crisis.By Oregon Public Broadcasting