Behind the scenes of the deal to remove federal officers from Portland
There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to protecting the federal courthouse in downtown Portland. Gov. Kate Brown struck a deal with the Trump ad...
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OPB Politics Now is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.
Portland City Politics With A Side Of Tear Gas
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler waded into the crowd of protesters fighting for racial justice this week -- and he got tear gassed by federal officers. But...
Portland, A City Under Siege?
This week, federal officials described Portland as a city under siege. Local leaders say the only occupying force is federal law enforcement. In this ...
No End In Sight For Portland Protests
For a month and a half, protests over police abuse have led to clashes on Portland streets. And with no end to the demonstrations in sight, the debate...
Wrapping Up The Oregon Legislature’s Short Session
Oregon lawmakers met for an unusual special session last week focused on COVID-19 and racial justice. But there’s a lot they didn’t get done. This wee...
Special Legislative Session Preview
Oregon legislators are going back to work next week for the first time since the pandemic began and protests against police became two of the biggest ...
Protests and Policy Shifts In Response To Racial Injustice
Protests against racial injustice and police brutality are leading to big policy shifts around the country. Oregon’s Capital is no different. On this ...
OPB Politics Now: A Hot Race For Secretary Of State
After a wild few days, Sens. Shemia Fagan and Kim Thatcher have emerged as the Democatic and Republican candidates for secretary of state, Oregon’s se...
Oregon’s Primary Election Recap
It’s a special post-election episode of OPB Politics Now, and we have election results to analyze -- or at least some of them.
Countdown To The Primary Election
regon’s primary election is just days away. This week, we discuss questionable claims on mailers, negative ads and strange trends in endorsements.