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

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For the first time in nearly 50 years, Portland is hosting the USA Fencing National Championships. The ten-day tournament kicks off this Sunday, with thousands of fencing athletes from around the world competing for national titles.

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The Portland Art Museum’s rental gallery has been operating on the same business model since its inception in 1959. In the 1950s, the Portland Art Museum was the city’s art school as well as a gallery. They opened the rental gallery to showcase local... more

For nearly 40 years, Store to Door has helped homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in the Portland metro area by taking orders for groceries and delivering them each week with a team of mostly volunteers. These “Kindness Couriers”, as the n... more

Katherine Lee Bates' greatest hope in life was to write a poem that people would remember after she died. One hundred and thirty three years later millions of people across the United States will sing “America the Beautiful,” commemorating the nation... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Hoagland
Writer; chair of the Portland chapter of Willamette Writers
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Episode: How should creative writers use AI?
Jessie Kwak
Ghost writer, editor and book coach; author of her own books
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Episode: How should creative writers use AI?
James Hall
Fire Chief of the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department
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Episode: For first time, tribal representative joins Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council
JP Lempke
Executive director of the Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble
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Episode: Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble asks audiences to listen differently
Adrian Cervantes Mendez
Secretary of the Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble
Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble
Episode: Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble asks audiences to listen differently
Clyde Best
Former West Ham United striker and Portland Timbers player; subject of a documentary
Former footballer, documentary subject
Episode: New film documents life of West Ham, Timbers soccer legend Clyde Best
Sho Roberts
Owner of Maggie Mae's Bookshop
Maggie Mae's Bookshop, Gresham
Episode: Portland Book Week celebrates more than 80 independent bookstores in the region
Danielle Walsh
Owner of White Rabbit Book Cafe
White Rabbit Book Cafe, Oregon City
Episode: Portland Book Week celebrates more than 80 independent bookstores in the region
Desirai Vuylsteke
Co-owner of Lost & Bound Books (mobile bookshop)
Lost & Bound Books
Episode: Portland Book Week celebrates more than 80 independent bookstores in the region

Host

Dave Miller
Host of Think Out Loud

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 322 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 States5 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 States7 months ago
  • Learning from Portland

    Very interesting interview about deescalating protest policing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronessHare
    United Kingdom8 months 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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Overall, viewers value local focus and high-quality journalism despite occasional criticisms about pacing or balance.
Listeners praise thoughtful, well-prepared questions and in-depth interviews with local leaders.
Guest variety is strong, though some listeners desire more probing follow-ups on sensitive topics.
Audience appreciates transparency and credible reporting, with one noting bias concerns and wishing for balanced challenge of guests.
Shows strong local coverage with deep context on Oregon news and policy.

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US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on Longview mill disaster, ongoing federal investigation
Q: What happened in your Appropriations Subcommittee regarding CSB funding?
The subcommittee restored CSB funding to FY26 levels after being zeroed out in the proposed budget, ensuring the agency can operate and complete the investigation.
Rates of gun-related suicides in OR are higher than national average
Q: Becca, how much do suicide rates in Oregon vary by region? Specifically, I'm wondering about cities versus more rural areas.
Rural areas have higher rates of suicide and firearm suicide, and certain occupations with easier firearm access, like farming, fishing, and forestry, contribute to the regional differences alongside broader access and mental health care gaps.
How should creative writers use AI?
Q: What's your stance on using AI for the creative core of writing, and where do you draw the line?
Both guests emphasize keeping the writer's voice and perspective; AI can support but not replace the creative wrestle with ideas.
How should creative writers use AI?
Q: How do you talk about AI with your clients and what rules have you set for how they use AI?
Jessie describes client conversations about preserving voice and only using AI to handle parts like dictation or mundane tasks, ensuring the final product remains in the client's voice.
How should creative writers use AI?
Q: Tracy, first, can you describe your day job?
Tracy explains she works in advertising and marketing, with AI being mandatory across her workflow to improve efficiency and help content creation.

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This program focuses on Oregon-centered news, policy, and culture through in-depth conversations with researchers, officials, nonprofits, business leaders, and artists. Recent episodes highlight housing strategy and funding, transportation finance, public health misinformation, tariffs' impact on local manufacturers, youth education, and local governance—often anchored by data, regional context, and concrete outcomes. A standout is its ability to pair policy analysis with personal narratives, from frontline workers to athletes and community organizers, offering practical insight for listeners who want to understand how decisions shape everyday life in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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2. Jessie Kwak
3. James Hall
4. JP Lempke
5. Adrian Cervantes Mendez
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7. Sho Roberts
8. Danielle Walsh

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