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**OPB Politics Now**

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.

Latest Episodes:

A Legislative Failure Mar 06, 2020

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The Oregon Legislature ended its 2020 session this week in a complete failure after Republicans walked out.

A Legislative Session On The Brink Of Collapse Feb 28, 2020

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Oregon Republican legislators from both the House and Senate walked off the job this week in protest of a major climate bill.

Cap And Trade Creeps Forward Amid A Looming Walkout Feb 21, 2020

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The Oregon legislature crept closer to a vote on a controversial plan to fight climate change this week. And it crept closer to a Republican walkout. This week, we look at where things stand with cap and trade legislation -- and whether GOP lawmakers already have their bags packed.

A Historic Compromise For Forest Management Feb 14, 2020

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The Politics Of Timber And Climate Change Feb 07, 2020

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Logging trucks circled the Oregon Capitol this week. They were the centerpiece of a big timber community protest against a major climate bill. This week, we look at the politics of timber and climate change.

Oregon Legislative Session Preview Jan 31, 2020

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Oregon Legislature’s new session starts Monday. And the threat of another Republican walkout looms large. We talk about what to look out for in the new session.

The Political Fight Between Sam Adams And Chloe Eudaly Jan 23, 2020

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An already chaotic season in Portland city politics ratcheted way up recently when Sam Adams entered the fray. The former Portland mayor brings a deep bench of allies into the race -- and he’s got one of the city’s most liberal commissioners in his sights. On this week’s episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk about the upcoming political fight between Sam Adams and Chloe Eudaly.

A Legislative Session Preview Jan 18, 2020

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This week, we talk about the AP Legislative Preview and what we can expect to see from lawmakers in the 2020 Oregon legislative session that begins February 3.

Booked and Buried Jan 10, 2020

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For the past year, OPB and the Northwest News Network have been documenting the rising death toll inside county jails across Oregon and Washington. In this special episode, Conrad Wilson and Austin Jenkins compile the best of their reporting and tell new stories that reveal who is dying in jail, why they’re dying and who is being held responsible.

Portland’s Police Chief Leaves For Philadelphia And Reflecting On Commissioner Nick Fish’s Life And Legacy Jan 03, 2020

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This week brought two stunning changes to Oregon’s largest city. Police Chief Danielle Outlaw left for Philadelphia. And we reflect on Commissioner Nick Fish’s life and legacy. We examine these two seismic changes and explain what they mean for Portland politics going forward.

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