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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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Education is top of mind for Oregon voters. What to do about the state’s struggling schools remains up for debate. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we took the show on the road for another live taping, this time in Corvallis on the campus o... more

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan sat down with OPB for separate interviews in recent days. What did they have to say about the major issues? This week on OPB Politics Now, we are dropping those interviews as full epis... more

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan sat down with OPB for separate interviews in recent days. What did they have to say about the major issues? This week on OPB Politics Now, we are dropping those interviews as full epis... more

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Data centers. Taxes. Law enforcement and accountability. Those are some of the top issues this election cycle for voters east of the Cascade mountains. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, regional reporters Monica Carrillo-Casas, Antonio Sierr... more

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Christine Drazan
Oregon state senator and Republican candidate for governor.
Oregon State Senate
Episode: Christine Drazan’s interview with OPB
Tina Kotek
Oregon governor
State of Oregon
Episode: Tina Kotek’s interview with OPB
Christine Drazen
Senator, Republican candidate for Oregon governor; former House Speaker
Florida? (correct: Oregon; Governor of Oregon candidate)
Episode: OPB Politics Now Live from Beaverton
Melody Valdini
Political science professor at Portland State University
Portland State University
Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot
Mitch Green
Portland City Councilor (District 4)
Portland City Council
Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot
Olivia Clark
Portland City Councilor (District 4)
Portland City Council
Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot
Eric Zimmerman
Portland City Councilor (District 4)
Portland City Council
Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot
Jamie Evanstar
Candidate for District 4
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Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot
Eli Arnold
Moderate candidate in District 3/4
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Episode: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot

Hosts

Dirk VanderHart
Host of OPB Politics Now; OPB politics reporter
Lauren Dake
OPB Politics reporter; Host of OPB Politics Now
Alex Zielinski
Portland City Government reporter; Host of OPB Politics Now

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Oregon Timber

    Oregon is a beautiful state and the people are hospitable and generous in deed and thought BUT I honestly do not feel any sympathy for the mostly Republican voters in the Oregon timber industry.

    Trump told you outright (twice) he wanted to gut federal funding to states and sell off public lands for profit, stop public land management, end federal funding of forestry, emergency funding and management, and gut education, gut medicaid, and sell all the gold in Fort Knox, etc...

    Trump’s adminis... more

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    Windy13007
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must follow if you live in Oregon

    Fantastic show that is a must listen to if you live in Oregon.

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    5
    mulderc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative Facts Checked

    Refreshing fact checked local and national news. Minus the advertising, NPR & OPB are my go to evening and morning news addiction. Good solid reporting. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windy13007
    United States2 years ago
  • Disappointing

    Always assumes the left view is the only and right view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Seize the coffee
    United States3 years ago
  • Crisp Conversations

    Important, informed reporting. Your conversations will improve when everyone dumps the lazy lingo: “Pretty much,” “you know,” “right?” Be clear, crisp, concise.

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    425w
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Listeners praise balanced, well-sourced local politics coverage and on-the-ground reporting.
Some listeners criticize perceived partisan framing or focus on Portland/SW Washington areas.
Strong appreciation for in-depth analysis useful for understanding state policy and elections.

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Tina Kotek’s interview with OPB
Q: What are you promising for four years? What should people expect from schools or our housing if you get another four years by the time you exit office?
Kotek says she will build on work in education, housing, mental health and addiction care, pursue universal preschool statewide, protect health care access and strengthen consumer protections.
Tina Kotek’s interview with OPB
Q: What do you think it's going to take for the state to be able to offer communities across the state safe, reliable, and stable public schools?
Kotek says Oregon should make school funding more predictable, reconsider the allocation formula as enrollment falls, invest in literacy and tutoring, and increase instructional time.
Christine Drazan’s interview with OPB
Q: So if you were elected governor, what would voting look like for Oregonians?
Drazan says the system would not change under her as governor, but she supports both mail and in-person voting options and wants election processes strengthened.
Christine Drazan’s interview with OPB
Q: How would you use the governor's power as superintendent of public instruction, and would you clean house at the Board of Education or the Oregon Department of Education?
Drazan says she would replace leaders who have not delivered results, set a clear vision, and use executive-branch rulemaking where possible to change instructional-time requirements.
Supreme Court rules Oregon (and others) can accept late ballots
Q: Let's start, Dirk, with the Supreme Court case I mentioned. What was it all about?
The case (Watson v. Republican National Committee) involved a Mississippi law similar to Oregon's rule that accepts late ballots with a postmark by election day; the question was whether federal law bars such grace periods. The hosts explain the Mississippi comparison and how the court's ruling ultimately permitted Oregon's approach to counting late ballots for this cycle.

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What is OPB Politics Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program concentrates on Oregon and the Northwest's political landscape, with weekly deep-dive analyses from reporters and guests on candidates, elections, policy shifts, and local governance. Episodes consistently explore how local issues—ranging from growth and infrastructure to health care and environmental policy—play out across city councils, state authorities, and regional power dynamics. A standout is the strong on-the-ground reporting paired with thoughtful, accessible debates among seasoned journalists, which helps listeners connect statewide trends to their communities. Potential listeners who want clear context, credible sources, and timely political insight at the state and regional level will likely find this compelling.

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1. Christine Drazan
2. Tina Kotek
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5. Mitch Green
6. Olivia Clark
7. Eric Zimmerman
8. Jamie Evanstar

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