The Portland Conversations (Audio)

Jun 03 2020 13 ep. 108

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Welcome to a new conversation made in Portland, Oregon. Designers Innovators Storytellers Scientists Performers Builders Interpreters - The Groundbreakers who plant the seed and watch it grow. Made with love @PDXconvo (Twitter/Facebook) http://PDXConvo.com email: [email protected]

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Mike Rogoway - June 3, 2020 Portland Conversations

Mike Rogoway - June 3, 2020 Portland Conversations Mike Rogoway is a senior writer at the Oregonian covering the business of technology 00:44 - Oregon Employment Department insurance woes 06:47 - Oregon unemployment rates and worker benefits 11:31 - Workplace safety in the time of COVID-19 14:32 - Oregon Tech, Travel, Hospitality and Retail outlook 18:10 - Retail business liability

Albert Lee - May 15, 2020 Portland Conversations

Albert Lee - May 15, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Albert Lee who is a congressional candidate for US Representative, 3rd District in 2020. "An Oregonian by choice, Albert moved to the state twice, choosing to set down roots here with his wife and daughter. He is deeply invested in our community, and shows that dedication through service on government advi

Tera Hurst - May 11, 2020 Portland Conversations

Tera Hurst - May 11, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Tera Hurst who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #2 in 2020. Part of the Portland Conversations series. "Tera Hurst lives in the Sunnyside neighborhood of SE Portland with her son Elliott, two dogs and one hedgehog. Tera moved to Portland when she was looking for a supportive, f

Sam Adams - May 8, 2020 Portland Conversations

Sam Adams - May 8, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Sam Adams who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #4 in 2020. "As a kid, Sam grew up in the small coastal town of Newport, Oregon. The local economy was in transition: so many trees had been cut down that the logging industry had mostly collapsed. Sam’s father, Larry, a speci

Mingus Mapps - May 8, 2020 Portland Conversations

Mingus Mapps - May 8, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Mingus Mapps who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #4 in 2020. "Some folks decide to join civic life because they are molded to follow in their family crest while others see themselves as conduits for change through public engagement. It was somewhere in the magic of life’s w

Candace Avalos - May 7, 2020 Portland Conversations

Candace Avalos - May 7, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Candace Avalos who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #1 in 2020. "As this city continues to grow and change, our leaders must grow and change with it. We need bold leadership today, because Portland deserves a better tomorrow. I believe in our future, and with your vote,

Jessica Vega Pederson - May 7, 2020 Portland Conversations

Jessica Vega Pederson - May 7, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Jessica Vega Pederson who is the incumbent Multnomah County Commissioner, District #3 in 2020. "Our region has grown, and with that growth has come prosperity and inequity. We’re working together to build the 21st century community we need with housing for all, a commitment to addressing the cl

Cameron Whitten - May 6, 2020 Portland Conversations

Cameron Whitten - May 6, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Cameron Whitten who is a candidate for Metro Councilor, District #5 in 2020. "Cameron believes that everyone deserves to live in a place that gives them a chance to thrive. Cameron gained this belief at an early age. As a child, Cameron lived in an unsafe home environment where he was a target of emot

Sam Chase - April 29, 2020 Portland Conversations

Sam Chase - April 29, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Sam Chase who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #2 in 2020. "Sam Chase is a lifelong champion for affordable housing, climate-friendly transportation, clean air and water, parks and nature, jobs, and building a culture of equity and inclusion that drives good governance. For Sa

Sarah Iannarone - April 22, 2020 Portland Conversations

Sarah Iannarone - April 22, 2020 Portland Conversations Jason Allen interviews Sarah Iannarone who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Mayor in 2020. "My name is Sarah Iannarone (she/her). I'm a mother, civic leader, and educator running for Portland Mayor. I have worked for decades to make Portland the best it can be, running a successful small business, volunteering