
OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2059 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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Earlier this year, Flor Sánchez made the agonizing decision to leave her husband and 6-year-old son behind, and self-deported to Sinaloa, Mexico amid the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown. As immigration enforcement activity spread earlier... more
Mary Fariba Afsari is an OB-GYN based in Portland, and she’s the author of a new memoir, called "Labor: One Woman’s Work." She tells the story of her practice, and how she came to turn a 31-foot-RV into a mobile women's health clinic. She also weaves... more
Portland artist Arvie Smith is known for colorful, larger-than-life oil paintings that explore oppression and injustice against Black Americans through symbolism and visual tropes. He’s also a professor emeritus at Pacific Northwest College of Art af... more
Seattle poet Kathleen Flenniken grew up in Richland and worked as a civil engineer at Hanford in the 1980s. She served as Washington State Poet Laureate from 2012-2014. In her first year as poet laureate, she published a collection called Plume, whic... more
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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.
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.
Very interesting interview about deescalating protest policing
Great listen and an awesome host!
This is an always entertaining and enlightening show. A must have on your podcast list.
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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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7. Adam Philips
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