
"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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 414 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

For quite some time, Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan didn't seem to have a very strong -- or clear -- stance on how they felt about data centers in Oregon. That changed this week. Within hours of each other, they both announced they s... more
We are exactly two months away from election day. And there is a lot of confusion on the electoral landscape. On this week’s episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Daketalk about all the uncertainty surrounding vote by mail... more
Becky Lange loved making use of things that others considered trash. The Portlander was an artist and civic leader who was killed earlier this year in the city's urban center. On this week's episode of OPB Politics Now, we hand the podcast over to ou... more
Oregonians are facing food insecurity just as federal cuts to the food assistance programs known as SNAP play put in realtime. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we hand the podcast keys to our friends at The Evergreen. OPB politics reporter ... more
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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
Fantastic show that is a must listen to if you live in Oregon.
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!
Always assumes the left view is the only and right view.
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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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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Recent guests on OPB Politics Now include:
1. Nick Bain
2. Debbie McCleary
3. Stephanie Yates
4. Jennifer Miller
5. Wes Miller
6. Charlie Miller
7. Dwayne Hankins
8. Brett Smith
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