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

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There are 27 different species of reptiles and amphibians in Columbia County, Oregon, according to the first ever herpetological-assemblage report of the region. The report is the work of Jon Hakim, who grew up in Columbia County and has been obsesse... more

Amid crackdowns by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some are turning to serve for the U.S. military in order to receive protections for their undocumented family members. The Parole in Place program provides a protection from deportation for... more

After three city council meetings, a dozen rounds of deadlocked voting and hours of debate, the 12 councilors on Portland City Council have officially elected a new council president and vice president. Jamie Dunphy, representing District 1, was elec... more

Kwame Alexander has written many books and picture books for children, tackling a range of different topics. In 2022, his book, “The Door of No Return,” was published as the first installment in a trilogy starting in Ghana in the 1800’s. The book is ... more

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Recent Guests

Reyna Lopez
President and Executive Director of PCUN, Oregon's largest farm workers union.
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Episode: After raids and arrests, Oregon farmworker union wants to send an expensive message
Sarah Kliff
Investigative health care reporter for the New York Times
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Episode: Prospective parents lose thousands of dollars after Portland-area surrogacy agency closes
Elizabeth Steiner
Oregon's current treasurer
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Episode: Tracking Oregon’s progress in reducing climate impact of its public employees retirement fund
David Grann
Author known for books such as The Lost City of Z and Killers of the Flower Moon
Episode: Author David Grann on his book 'The Wager'
Gabi Huffman
Former recipient of direct cash transfers, now a youth consultant
Episode: After promising results, a pilot program giving cash to homeless youth enters its second phase
Matt Rasmussen
Program manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program
Oregon Department of Human Services
Episode: After promising results, a pilot program giving cash to homeless youth enters its second phase
Danielle Dawson
Collaborative investigative reporter for InvestigateWest
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Episode: Oregon program aimed at helping people get jobs after prison may come to an end
John Scott
Trauma surgeon and researcher studying health policy at the University of Washington
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Episode: University of Washington study reveals financial impacts of surgery
Scott Greenstone
Politics reporter at KUOW and co-host of Sound Politics
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Episode: A preview of Washington’s 2026 legislative session

Host

Dave Miller
Host of the show, known for his thoughtful and probing interview style, engaging guests on a wide range of local and national topics relevant to Oregon listeners.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Learning from Portland

    Very interesting interview about deescalating protest policing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronessHare
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excelllent

    Great listen and an awesome host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    williamsburg cheese co.
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mulderc
    United States6 months ago
  • Vaccine Skeptics

    I love your podcast. You ask great probing questions of your guests. I also have a great deal of respect for Dr Hassan, but as an Oregon pediatrician who specializes in caring for children with autism, the thoroughly debunked association between vaccines and autism is still very much alive. As you know, a Democratic Presidential candidate RFK Jr is STILL spreading that disinformation. And a recent survey of dog owners showed 50% believed rabies vaccine causes doggie autism! The anti-vaccine, ant... more

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    DrDK2
    United States2 years ago

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Many commend the show for including diverse voices and perspectives from the community, emphasizing the importance of local journalism.
Listeners appreciate the depth of coverage on local issues and the balanced, thoughtful interviewing style of Dave Miller.
Some listeners express concerns about occasional biases in the questions posed to guests, suggesting a desire for more challenging dialogues with certain guests.

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Tracking Oregon’s progress in reducing climate impact of its public employees retirement fund
Q: What can you tell us about Oregon's private equity investments and the connection that they have to high-emitting companies or industries?
Oregon's private equity portfolio has the lowest carbon intensity among investments, and it includes many opportunities for climate-positive technologies, despite public concerns regarding investment transparency.
Tracking Oregon’s progress in reducing climate impact of its public employees retirement fund
Q: Can you explain the Net Zero Plan put forward by your predecessor, Tobias Read?
The plan aims to increase investments in climate-positive holdings and aims to reduce emissions intensity by 60% by 2035, reaching Net Zero by 2050.
After raids and arrests, Oregon farmworker union wants to send an expensive message
Q: How concerned are you about ICE activity at the events that you've been organizing?
While there is an awareness of ICE potentially showing up, the focus has been on preparing for instigators and ensuring safety at events.
After raids and arrests, Oregon farmworker union wants to send an expensive message
Q: Have people said that not going to work is not going to put food on the table when I'm already anxious about that?
Not from the immigrant community; those impacted see it as a way to elevate their plight and raise awareness.
After raids and arrests, Oregon farmworker union wants to send an expensive message
Q: What specifically set these particular boycotts in motion?
The raids by ICE in October created fear and a chilling effect in the community, prompting the union to organize the boycotts.

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2. Sarah Kliff
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