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KGW’s Straight Talk

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Portland
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Straight Talk is a weekly program that takes a deeper look into the topics and conversations that are affecting communities in Oregon and SW Washington. KGW's Tim Gordon leads insightful interviews and provides candid conversations with local politicians and community leaders. "KGW's Straight Talk" is also a podcast available on all major podcast platforms.

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Tweed
Veteran political strategist, president of Tweed Strategies
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Episode: Oregon voters crush gas tax by 83% — what that means for November
Julia Shumway
Editor-in-chief of the Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Tobias Read
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Episode: Inside Oregon’s mail voting system: Tobias Read on security, privacy and turnout
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Episode: Why homelessness is rising in Clark County and what leaders say comes next
Jamie Spinelli
Homelessness Response Manager, City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver
Episode: Why homelessness is rising in Clark County and what leaders say comes next
Nate McCoy
Interim Executive Director of the Black Business Association of Oregon; President and CEO of NAMC Oregon
Black Business Association of Oregon; National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Oregon
Episode: Oregon Black business leaders on policy change; recovery leaders on addiction and prevention
Orlando Simpson
Board Chair of the Black Business Association of Oregon; CEO of City of Roses Disposal and Recycling
Black Business Association of Oregon; City of Roses Disposal and Recycling
Episode: Oregon Black business leaders on policy change; recovery leaders on addiction and prevention
Tony Vesna
Co-founder and executive director of 4D Recovery
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Episode: Oregon Black business leaders on policy change; recovery leaders on addiction and prevention
Pam Pierce
Board member of 4D Recovery; youth and prevention advocate
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Episode: Oregon Black business leaders on policy change; recovery leaders on addiction and prevention

Hosts

Tim Gordon
Host of Straight Talk
Stephanie Domurat
Host of Straight Talk

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • This podcast makes me smarter

    I love the impactful conversations that Laural leads. I always walk away with a new level of understanding a topic. This podcast makes aware of my local politics and conversations and makes me feel smarter after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wendy Gatlin
    United States7 years ago
  • Great local politics podcast

    Straight Talk is such an important show and podcast, especially for those interested in Oregon politics. Host Laurel Porter is the best, and this podcast always has excellent guests and insightful conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Cowley
    United States7 years ago
  • Great idea!

    Straight Talk fits perfectly as a podcast: in-depth conversations about complex but important Oregon issues that deserve to be discussed at length and in detail. Definitely worth your time and attention (and subscription!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koshesha
    United States7 years ago
  • Perfect way to stay informed

    Laural is a hard-hitting journalist who always gets right to the point on what matters to Oregonians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDX1988
    United States7 years ago
  • Always worth a listen

    Laural is always on top of it and gives genuine, thoughtful interviews. I always look forward to “Straight Talk” and the high level of journalism Laural brings to the table. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willard503
    United States7 years ago

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Strong guests and solid local political coverage.
Deep dives on important Oregon issues, worth your time and attention.
Thoughtful, sharp host drives clear, concise interviews.
Laural Porter is a top-notch interviewer delivering straight facts.
High-quality journalism with balanced perspectives on regional politics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Oregon lawmakers face budget cuts and ODOT uncertainty in the 2026 short legislative session
Q: Representative Elmer, do you view this transportation package as the right approach, and what are your concerns about moving deadlines or ballot timing?
Elmer argues moving up was the wrong move, highlighting that a large turnout in November is vital for legitimacy and that collecting signatures in a 35-day window risks over-riding public input.
Oregon lawmakers face budget cuts and ODOT uncertainty in the 2026 short legislative session
Q: Representative Bowman, why move the transportation funding decision up to May, and what does that mean for ODOT and voters?
Moving it to May allows voters to weigh in sooner while giving lawmakers a chance to adjust based on that feedback, but it also creates a tighter window to finalize a plan and address ongoing obligations.
Supreme Court tariffs decision could shape Oregon’s economic outlook after steady 2025
Q: What could Supreme Court decisions mean for tariff policy and the economy?
If tariffs are deemed unconstitutional or restructured, the government may re-engineer policies to keep effective tariff levels steady, but it could cause financial volatility while businesses adjust, especially if tax cuts financed by tariffs are impacted.
Supreme Court tariffs decision could shape Oregon’s economic outlook after steady 2025
Q: How did tariffs play out in Oregon in 2025, and what should we expect next?
Tariffs caused some price pressures and slowed manufacturing, but pass-through to consumers was not uniform, inflation did not spike as feared, and there are early signs of a potential rebalancing through on-shoring and a slower, more deliberate adjustment in supply chains.
Supreme Court tariffs decision could shape Oregon’s economic outlook after steady 2025
Q: What did you mean by resilience in 2025 with respect to recession risk?
Despite a challenging year, Oregon avoided a recession as inflation cooled and the labor market showed signs of turning with positive job creation in services, and tax payments did not collapse, indicating healthier momentum than feared.

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This show centers on Oregon and SW Washington politics, governance, and policy through candor-filled conversations with local politicians, journalists, and community leaders. Episodes consistently unpack elections, public safety, homelessness, infrastructure, budgets, and the practical impacts of policy on everyday residents, often featuring contrasting viewpoints and in-depth analysis from seasoned reporters and policymakers. A notable strength is its ability to pair high-profile political discussions with accessible, on-the-ground context, making it useful for listeners who want clear, local-government insights and informed commentary on current events across the region.

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2. Julia Shumway
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4. Cécinie Fenney-Jones
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6. Nate McCoy
7. Orlando Simpson
8. Tony Vesna

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