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Taking its Toll Jul 24, 2018

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This week we're joined by Rachel Monahan of the Willamette Week to discuss the proposal to toll significant portions of I-5 and I-205 to curb congestion. Over the course of the show, we dive deep on the players in unlikely alliance, the controversial elements to the plan, and the polarizing ramifications.

Gimme Shelter: Part Two Jul 14, 2018

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This week we are joined once more by Elliot Njus of the Oregonian for part two of our primer on the current housing crisis in Portland. On the show we dive deep on gentrification-driven displacement, exploring the underlying causes, factors, and ongoing efforts to enact change.

Gimme Shelter: Part One Jul 04, 2018

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This week we are joined by Elliot Njus of the Oregonian to review the current housing crisis in Portland including homelessness, zoning, availability, and displacement driven by gentrification.

ICE in Our Veins Jun 25, 2018

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This week we are joined by Katie Shepherd of the Willamette Week to discuss her recent investigative reporting on the extent to which local law enforcement agencies may be breaking with Portland's sanctuary status by volunteering certain information on undocumented immigrants to ICE.