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Beat Check with The Oregonian

The Oregonian/OregonLive
Oregon
Measure 110
Campaign Finance Reform
Portland
Climate Change
John Ackroyd
Highway 20
Ballot Measures
Fentanyl
Governor Tina Kotec
Marlene Gabrielson
Kay Turner
Rachanda Pickle
Energy Efficiency
Season Of Sharing
Labor Unions
Honest Elections
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund
Mental Health
Sortis Holdings

A weekly look inside Oregon's biggest news stories with the journalists at The Oregonian/OregonLive.com.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes360Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

On the morning of July 11, 1963, a fisherman made a horrifying discovery: He stumbled across the concealed remains of a 2-year-old boy.

The tiny body was wrapped in blankets, tied with wire and held down by iron weights in the Keene Creek Reservoir ... more

There are so many unidentified human remains in the United States that the ⁠National Missing and Unidentified Persons System⁠ calls it “the nation’s silent mass disaster.” Roughly 4,400 human remains are found every year, and nearly one-quarter of th... more

Any newspaper editor will tell you readers love animal stories. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Samantha Swindler took that axiom to the next level this spring with a 12-part video series on the mysterious disappearance of Cosmo, the talking crow.

She jo... more

Watchdog reporter Ted Sickinger published ⁠an in-depth article ⁠examining a loophole in the Oregon Lottery’s rules. In Oregon, it is perfectly legal to re-sell your winning lottery ticket at a discount, allowing the buyer to claim the prize.

Why wou... more

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Recent Guests

Fiona Conneely
Systems Data and Impact Specialist at Lift Up, a food assistance program in Portland, Oregon.
Lift Up
Episode: Fiona Conneely & Shelley Schuler: Food hubbing emerges as a solution for feeding us all (Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment)
Shelley Schuler
Founder of Lane County Bounty, providing support to small farms and local food accessibility.
Lane County Bounty
Episode: Fiona Conneely & Shelley Schuler: Food hubbing emerges as a solution for feeding us all (Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment)
Amanda Laister
High school Spanish teacher
Central High School
Episode: More than words: Language and belonging in rural Oregon (Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment)
Adam Davis
Executive Director of the Oregon Council for the Humanities
Oregon Council for the Humanities
Episode: Adam Davis: Humanities resilience (Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment)
Samantha Swindler
Produces content for oregonlive.com and manages Here Is Oregon
OregonLive.com
Episode: The charm and gossip in reporting in rural Oregon
Yesenia Amaro
An investigative reporter with The Oregonian focusing on immigration policies and their impact
The Oregonian
Episode: How the Trump immigration crackdown is impacting Oregon
Aimee Green
Reporter who focused on Oregon state politics and issues surrounding the Bottle Bill
The Oregonian
Episode: Does Oregon’s cherished Bottle Bill compound Portland’s fentanyl crisis?
Ashley Desanno
Co-host of the Books with Your Besties podcast, focusing on thriller and true crime content.
Books with Your Besties
Episode: Fact vs. speculation: How true crime podcasters approach the Kyron Horman case (Part 4: Guest podcast: Bookies with Your Besties)
Emily Reeder
Co-host of the Books with Your Besties podcast with expertise in social psychology.
Books with Your Besties
Episode: Fact vs. speculation: How true crime podcasters approach the Kyron Horman case (Part 4: Guest podcast: Bookies with Your Besties)

Host

Therese Bottomly
Editor of The Oregonian and OregonLive, emphasizing community journalism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great show for Oregon

    They ask tough questions and dig into the subjects. I hear so many podcasts where they just stay on the surface, considering the duration of this program they capture a good depth. Also a good range of relevant topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Portland gaming
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brain Dead

    Go listen to Rational in Portland or NW Fresh with Andy Chandler on YouTube/Spotify. Beat Check is pandering and boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    yopyopyop
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hit or miss

    For the state’s “flagship” newspaper (to which I subscribe), this podcast sure is inconsistent in quality. Sometimes, it’s pretty good, but it spends a lot of time doing episodes focused on the Oregonian itself and its reporters and not on the actual stories. Also, many of the O’s reporters are neither good podcast hosts nor guests - they are clearly uncomfortable in the medium. Media reporting on itself is a hard one to pull off and unfortunately BeatCheck fails to do so. Overall, with exceptio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    eth has
    United Statesa year ago
  • Solid, in-depth reporting on local issues

    Great stuff! I agree with other reviews that say that some episodes are more engaging than others, but no matter what the topic, this is skilled, smart, labor-intensive reporting on local stuff, and I learn a lot I did not know about Portland and surrounding areas, how they work, and how the run.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EliPawse
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like new hosts, Appreciate channel for in-depth content

    I’m an OregonLive subscriber and regularly listen to Beat Check. I like the new lineup of hosts and appreciate this additional channel for in-depth content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WalksInPortland|PNWPhotoWalks
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The focus on investigative reporting and community issues resonates well with many listeners, who value the exploration of complex local topics.
Listeners appreciate the insightful depth of reporting on local issues, often highlighting the authenticity of the hosts and guests.
Several reviews commend the show for its unique storytelling and perspectives on Oregon's news, making it a recommended listen for those interested in local journalism.
Some reviews express concerns about the inconsistency in the quality of episodes, particularly regarding presentation and host engagement.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

(2024 Replay) The backstory to the mystery of ‘Cosmo the talking crow’
Q: What does it say about the human condition?
It's interesting how we assign motives to animals, which shows a human trait in trying to assign motives to other people or animals.
(2024 Replay) The backstory to the mystery of ‘Cosmo the talking crow’
Q: What motivated you to like drive hours and hours to go down there to check it out?
It was how passionate everyone was that I spoke to.
(2024 Replay) Why heat waves are growing more frequent, and what’s being done
Q: What actions are being taken to help residents prepare for predicted heat waves?
The city of Portland is distributing air conditioning units and establishing cooling centers to help residents cope with extreme heat.
(2024 Replay) Why heat waves are growing more frequent, and what’s being done
Q: Who is most at risk during these heat waves?
Older adults, individuals living alone, and those without access to air conditioning are the most vulnerable populations during heat waves.
(2024 Replay) Why heat waves are growing more frequent, and what’s being done
Q: What does the science say about the role of human-caused climate change in this recent shift?
The majority of scientists agree that human activities are the primary cause of global warming due to greenhouse gases released from burning fossil fuels.

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This podcast regularly explores significant news stories in Oregon, featuring in-depth conversations with journalists from a prominent local newspaper. Topics range widely from current events and political issues to community dynamics and environmental concerns, with episodes often tackling complex subjects such as the impacts of state politics, food security, and social justice. Unique in its approach, the podcast also highlights personal stories and human experiences behind the news, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of local issues.

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Recent guests on Beat Check with The Oregonian include:

1. Fiona Conneely
2. Shelley Schuler
3. Amanda Laister
4. Adam Davis
5. Samantha Swindler
6. Yesenia Amaro
7. Aimee Green
8. Ashley Desanno

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