OPB Politics Now

A Politics podcast by Oregon Public Broadcasting

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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.

Recent Episodes

Homelessness in Portland and taxes in Oregon take center stage
Published: December 4, 2025
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Oregon education report card: Budget woes, enrollment issues and Trump effect
Published: November 20, 2025
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Newport fights potential ICE facility, plus Trump’s National Guard legal defeat
Published: November 13, 2025
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Portland's camping ban, suburban ICE raids and election recap
Published: November 6, 2025
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Food assistance and health insurance stuck in government shutdown limbo
Published: October 31, 2025
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Talking Tina Kotek: The National Guard, reelection and her first term
Published: October 23, 2025
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Portland’s ICE protest brings frogs, naked cyclists and right wing streamers
Published: October 16, 2025
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OPB Politics Now: President Trump's push for the military in U.S. cities ramps up in courts, streets
Published: October 10, 2025
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President Trump targets Portland
Published: October 2, 2025
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Inside one of Portland’s new homeless shelters
Published: September 25, 2025
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