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OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.

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From Wonderwoman and Lois Lane to Cathy and Veronica Lodge, there have been no shortage of women represented in comics. In the new book, “Women in Comics,” authors Nhora Lucia Serrano and Portland State University’s Susan E. Kirtley explore the histo... more

Portland’s Alano Club is dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders. It serves 10,000 people a month with meetings, classes, workshops and other activities and programs. Founded in 1947, it’s the oldest... more

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At a time when many rural hospitals are either closing or merging with larger, urban health systems, a group of Oregon hospitals want to try something different.

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Recent Guests

Amy Behrens
Executive Director and CEO of the Maryhill Museum of Art
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Episode: Maryhill Museum of Art in Columbia Gorge celebrates centennial anniversary
Michael Oros
President of the Romanian American Society; Member of the Museum's Board of Trustees
Maryhill Museum of Art; Romanian American Society
Episode: Maryhill Museum of Art in Columbia Gorge celebrates centennial anniversary
Tim Wilson
Board President of MusicOregon
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Episode: How Oregon’s music industry is faring
Patty Murray
United States Senator from Washington
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Episode: Washington US Senator Patty Murray pushing back on proposed cuts to Hanford cleanu
Sierra Lindsey Kos
Co-founder of Extreme Weather Survivors support network
Extreme Weather Survivors (Survivor Network)
Episode: Support group brings together extreme weather event survivors in Oregon, across the country
Amy Dishon
Survivor and advocate
Extreme Weather Survivors (Survivor Network)
Episode: Support group brings together extreme weather event survivors in Oregon, across the country
Laura Byerly
Geriatrician
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
Episode: Supporting Oregon’s rural older adults during emergencies
Nick Vora
Union County Emergency Manager
Union County Emergency Management (and Rural Fire Protection District)
Episode: Supporting Oregon’s rural older adults during emergencies
Emma Johnson
Program Coordinator, Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge Program, Portland State University
Portland State University
Episode: Portland State University hosts first Indigenous Foods Summit

Host

Dave Miller
Host concentrating on in-depth interviewing and local news coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Local insights

    I enjoy TOL and the interviews as insights that step beyond what I read in local media. The questions are always thoughtful and the hosts are exceptionally prepared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pkoonce
    United States8 months ago
  • Most Listened To

    Think Out Loud is the podcast I have listened to most over the longest number of years. I enjoy the topics and Dave Miller is a great interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April971
    United States10 months ago
  • Learning from Portland

    Very interesting interview about deescalating protest policing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronessHare
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excelllent

    Great listen and an awesome host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    williamsburg cheese co.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic show

    This is an always entertaining and enlightening show. A must have on your podcast list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mulderc
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences value the mix of interviews and on-the-ground reporting on Oregon issues.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, well-prepared questions and deep local coverage.
Some feedback notes concerns about perceived bias or balance in certain topics; overall, many describe it as a reliable source for state-focused news.

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Laws protect faith healers in Idaho despite children's deaths
Q: How do Oregon's laws differ and what impact has that had on child deaths in the Followers of Christ communities there?
Oregon removed exemptions in 1999 and tightened them further by 2011, and prosecutors reported a noticeable decline in related deaths after enforcement increased, contrasting with Idaho where deaths persist.
Laws protect faith healers in Idaho despite children's deaths
Q: What did the data show about preventable deaths over the past decade, and could they have been prevented with medical care?
Audrey Dutton explained that in about 15 cases the deaths were clearly preventable with medical intervention, though documentation gaps mean the true number is likely higher due to undercounting.
Laws protect faith healers in Idaho despite children's deaths
Q: Can you explain how Idaho's faith-healing exemption works and why it matters for child welfare?
The exemption essentially shields parents from criminal or civil liability when medical care is withheld in the name of faith, which means authorities may not pursue child-abuse charges in many cases, contributing to a higher risk of preventable deaths.
Jewish cultural festival brings music, culture to Portland
Q: What are you hoping that people are going to take away from this festival?
Marc hopes attendees leave excited about Portland's Jewish community, feel safe to gather, and gain an understanding of Jewish culture through music, food, and activities.
Jewish cultural festival brings music, culture to Portland
Q: Is it your hope that a festival like this can help people, maybe Jews or non-Jews, better understand the difference between a government's policy and Jewish identity and culture?
Marc prefers to frame it as a Jewish cultural festival rather than an Israel-focused event, emphasizing that the festival is about culture and community and not about political stances or government policy.

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A daily, in-depth local current-events program that centers Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, blending news, politics, culture, and the arts through interviews, panel discussions, and on-the-ground reporting. Topics span state policy, education, housing, transportation, public health, and community resilience, with a strong emphasis on local impact and actionable takeaways for residents and stakeholders. Notable strengths include thoughtful interviewing, a consistent focus on Oregon-centric issues, and a willingness to spotlight both policy debates and human-interest angles through guests ranging from lawmakers and journalists to nonprofit leaders and industry experts.

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