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

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Oregon’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year is Nate Jackson, a social studies teacher at Willamette High School in Eugene. He also advises the school’s Black Student Union, helping to organize student trips and the first Black Summit for students across the... more

A million people in the Portland area get their water from the Bull Run watershed, about 25 miles east of the city. The city council voted in 2017 to build the water filtration plant to protect against cryptosporidium to comply with Environmental Pro... more

Some families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. And water tested recently at one location where unsafe levels of arsenic have been found since 2004, recently found l... more

The Portland Trail Blazers kicked off their new NBA season Wednesday night at the Moda Center with a resounding 41-point victory over the Phoenix Suns. It marked the return of 9-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard to the Blazers and his first regular se... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Cureton Cook
Regional managing editor for OPB who has been covering the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting
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Episode: Grief in Bend after deadly school shooting
Kimberlee Armstrong
Superintendent of Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools
Episode: Portland Public Schools Superintendent answers questions about proposed school closures
Justin Boyles
Conservation advocate for Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center
Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center
Episode: Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help tally wildlife, dead or alive, on Oregon’s roads
Christopher McKnight Nichols
Historian and Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in National Security at Ohio State University
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Episode: A historian’s perspective on where we are as a nation
Damon Goodman
Lead author of the salmon recovery study and Shasta Cascade Director for California Trout
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Episode: Salmon are returning to the Upper Klamath River after 100 years
Eric Weisinger
Owner and winemaker at Weisinger Family Winery and president of Rogue Valley Vintners
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Episode: Rogue Valley faring better than other Oregon wine regions amid industry-wide downturn
Meghann Walk
General manager of Hummingbird Estate and incoming president of Rogue Valley Vintners
Hummingbird Estate
Episode: Rogue Valley faring better than other Oregon wine regions amid industry-wide downturn
Christine Peterson
Freelance journalist and past president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America
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Episode: Algal blooms are happening more often in Oregon and around the West
Katy Klein
Independent investigative journalist based in Seattle and co-creator of Not Just a Terrible Story
Episode: Investigative series reveals past stories of educator sexual misconduct at Centennial High School

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 States9 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 Statesa year 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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How and why Metro has been creating “Nature Parks” since the ‘90s
Q: How does Metro decide these days? How do you identify what land you want to acquire?
Metro uses bond-funded processes to identify target areas and set ecological priorities with community groups, scientists, tribal governments and local governments. It then negotiates fair-market-value purchases with willing sellers.
How and why Metro has been creating “Nature Parks” since the ‘90s
Q: How did Metro get in the business of park making?
As Portland expanded in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Metro recognized the need to protect nature and the qualities that make the region special. It created a green spaces master plan and took on acquiring, protecting, restoring and managing land across the region.
Many PPS families asking for a pause in school closures process
Q: What data and thinking went into the particular lists, these two scenarios that the district gave you?
Wang says the board requested enrollment numbers, utilization rates, transportation distances and facilities information, including HVAC and seismic ratings.
Investigative series reveals past stories of educator sexual misconduct at Centennial High School
Q: What was the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission's final ruling on Stanek?
The final settlement said Stanek relinquished the ability to renew his expired teaching license. The public order did not detail the alleged sexual misconduct.
Many PPS families asking for a pause in school closures process
Q: What went through your mind when you finally saw the school closure plan for the first time?
Wang says he felt shock and sadness about the difficult changes, alongside some excitement about the possibility of stabilizing the district and improving course offerings and support for students.

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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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