
The Progress Portland podcast is a team of locals talking to candidates for office, elected officials, and subject matter experts on issues centering critical challenges and exploring solutions and visions for a more livable, safe, and equitable Portland Oregon.We go in-depth to learn not only details but also the person we're talking to. Please visit our web site at progressportland.org t... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

In this episode, we talk with Emmy Ritter, the executive director of Raphael House of Portland.
Content Warning: We discuss physical, emotional, sexual, and animal abuse in this episode. It’s a difficult conversation and will be inappropriate for yo... more
Kat and Kip Kvetch about how valid points get diminished in city council debates when it’s made personal subverting the entire discussion. They also discuss the mayor’s budget and why austerity measure shouldn’t be the norm and who gets harmed the mo... more
Kat and Kip kvetch about gig work and the ridiculousness of the recent Oregonian Editorial about the Death Of Capitalism because Portland City Council is considering making sure Uber and Lyft driver get paid fairly as well as other stupid shit.
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In Episode 53 we welcome back Mitch Green, whom we endorsed for city council district 4, to discuss his first year in office representing D4, the CEI Hub and how fucking dangerous it is for Portland, social housing, shady dealings like the boondoggle... more
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By offering a counter to special interests’ eschatological portrayal of Portland, Kip and Tim are providing much needed balance to local media. I appreciate how they endeavored to support progressive candidates in the 2024 local elections, providing a platform for campaigns that don’t have the luxury of United for Portland/People for Portland bankrolling. Their in-depth interviews with local policy officials and social service providers following the election have been just as thought-provoking.... more
Progress Portland is the podcast this city deserves—smart, hopeful, and unafraid to dig deep. Each episode shines a light on the people and ideas moving Portland forward, blending sharp insight with a genuine love for our community.
Authentic conversations with the candidates for Portland city council. Keep up the great work!
So appreciative of this show and the platform it is giving to the giant field of candidates vying to fill the newly created council seats. In an environment where everyone is so hyper focused on national politics, we need more conversations like this around what we can do and who we can support to make change on a local level.
Progressive policies have ruined cities like Portland. We need to repeal Measure 110, elect a DA who prosecutes crime, and stop electing far-left politicians.
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A locally focused political show that interviews candidates, policymakers, and community experts to unpack Portland's housing, governance, policing, and climate issues. Episodes frequently center on city budgeting, oversight, and urban development, with detailed conversations that connect policy specifics to real-world outcomes. Noteworthy is the commitment to humanizing local figures and elevating frontline voices, often blending advocacy with rigorous analysis. The format supports listeners who want actionable takeaways for civic engagement, sponsorship alignment with community impact, and deeper context on Portland's local policy landscape.
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Recent guests on Progress Portland include:
1. Mitch Green
2. Lauren Armony
3. Nick Caleb
4. Christopher Brown
5. Kristle Delahanty
6. Kip Silverman
7. Prentice Onayemi
8. Steph Routh
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