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

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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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Recent Guests

Roberto Jose Andrade Franco
ESPN feature writer who spent two weeks in Woodburn to cover the community
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Episode: In Woodburn, the World Cup and has a lasting significance
Margo Lalich
Nurse and founder of the North Coast End of Life Collective
North Coast EOL Collective
Episode: In Oregon’s coastal communities, doulas and volunteers are reimagining end-of-life care
Kevin Shluka
Sculptor and landscaper, community hospice volunteer
North Coast End of Life Collective
Episode: In Oregon’s coastal communities, doulas and volunteers are reimagining end-of-life care
Kaj Jensen
Operations and Policy Analyst for the Oregon Advocacy Commission Office
Oregon Advocacy Commission Office
Episode: Oregon report has 100 recommendations in responding to the public health crisis of racism
Annelise Heinz
Associate professor of history at the University of Oregon; author of Mahjong, A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture
University of Oregon
Episode: UO professor shares history of Mahjong in the US 100 years after it first became popular
Jim Plantico
In-Homes Program Director at Community Energy Project
Community Energy Project
Episode: Community Energy Project says PCEF grants are achieving climate goals and helping vulnerable communities
Adam Philips
Co-owner, Object Permanence
Object Permanence
Episode: Vinyl record pressing plant opens in Salem
Carrie Morrisey
Co-owner, Object Permanence
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Episode: Vinyl record pressing plant opens in Salem
Kylie Mohr
High Country News correspondent
High Country News
Episode: Ethical and safety concerns abound as wildfire prediction betting heats up

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 States6 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 States8 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

Listeners Say

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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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Oregon report has 100 recommendations in responding to the public health crisis of racism
Q: What are examples of some of the recommendations from this work that are now law?
The guest cites specific progress such as House Bill 3003 establishing standards around foster care data and broader transparency measures, illustrating how some recommendations have moved into legislative action.
Oregon report has 100 recommendations in responding to the public health crisis of racism
Q: So what exactly did the legislature task you with?
The host asks about the mandate given to the office, and the guest explains that two community task forces were formed—one broad-based and another focused on Indigenous voices—to gather input on how to respond to racism as a public health crisis.
Portland’s Sisters of the Road moves to Lents neighborhood
Q: What do you think you'll miss most about Old Town, and how will you stay connected to that community?
We will miss the relationships and partnerships in Old Town, but plan to stay connected through ongoing collaborations with local organizations and by pursuing opportunities to partner with groups that share a commitment to addressing homelessness across the city.
Portland’s Sisters of the Road moves to Lents neighborhood
Q: How did you decide to move from Old Town to Lents, and what are the next steps for the new space?
The move comes after evaluating long-term sustainability and recognizing the need to address East Portland specifically, with plans to create a space that offers a place to rest, eat, and connect, built through listening sessions and strong neighbor engagement.
Portland’s Sisters of the Road moves to Lents neighborhood
Q: Can you remind us first, before we get to the future, what is Sisters of the Road and what has your organization been doing in Old Town starting in 1979?
The organization has always aimed at systemic change by addressing root causes of homelessness and poverty, most famously through the cafe which provided meals and a place to connect, barter, and organize for dignity and respect, building a community that persists beyond the cafe itself.

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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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