Let's Talk Portland

Audacy Portland’s locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let’s Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let’s Talk Portland. 

Albertina Kerr 9/28/25

An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr and Dr. Naomi Fishman, Medical Director at Albertina Kerr about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

09-26
24:57

Greater Vancouver Chamber 9/21/25

An interview with Janet Kenefsky, COO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber about Give More 24, their 24 hour fundraising campaign for local non-profits, and about the changes happening in downtown Vancouver.

09-19
24:58

Regional Water Providers Consortium 9/14/25

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about emergency preparedness and the importance of water during an emergency.

09-11
24:58

988 Oregon 9/7/25

An interview with Dr. Christa Jones, Deputy Director for Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Division, about 988 Oregon, a 24/7 service available in our state that anyone can call, text or chat and speak with trained counselors. People can connect if they are struggling with mental health or substance use, or just going through a tough time

09-04
24:58

Other Worlds of Wonder 8/31/25

An interview with Chris Newell, Vice President and Vendor Coordinator with Other Worlds of Wonder, a non-profit community service organization based on Pagan beliefs. They are having Pagan Pride Day celebration which will also gather food and donation for Ester’s Pantry.

08-28
21:28

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon 8/24/25

An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about their services offered to feral and stray cats, including spay and neuter and about their catio tour coming up to benefit FCCO in cooperation with Bird Alliance of Oregon.

08-22
25:03

Oregon Dog Rescue

An interview with Dannica Fetters, Foster Coordinator with Oregon Dog Rescue and Mary Gedrose, organizer of the Fur Baby Love Fest about dog adoption and fostering, volunteer opportunities and the fest which is a fundraiser for Oregon Dog Rescue.

08-15
25:03

Regional Water Providers Consortium

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about how to conserver water indoors and outdoors during the summer months and about the importance of water in an emergency and where our water comes from.

08-07
25:06

Piano Push Play 7/13/25

An interview with Megan Diana, founder of Piano Push Play, an artist installation of pianos placed all over Portland for the summer months for anyone to play and enjoy. We also discuss where Megan donates the pianos at the end of summer, including schools and community centers.

07-10
25:03

Fireworks Safety / Mean Gene Fireworks 6/29/25

An interview with Gene Marlow, retired firefighter and owner of Mean Gene Fireworks about safety for the 4th of July, the difference between Washington and Oregon laws, tips for protecting pets, and about the traditions of fireworks for the holiday.

06-26
25:02

Multnomah County Health 6/22/25

An interview with Charlene McGee, Director, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotions Unit with the Multnomah County Health Department about the dangers of tobacco use, its impact on BIPOC communities, and their programs offered, including smoking cessation programs.

06-18
25:02

Our Giving Table 6/15/25

An interview with Lydia Massaad, founder and president of Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney, owner of 7 Papa Murphy’s locations about how Our Giving Table aims to end hunger in Oregon and SW Washington and how Papa Murphy’s is having a fundraiser for the month of June to benefit Our Giving Table.

06-12
24:59

Clackamas Community College 6/1/25

An interview with Dr. Tim Cook, President of Clackamas Community College about his running for Oregon community college students (ROCCS) this summer. Dr. Cook is running to all 17 community colleges in Oregon to raise money and student awareness and celebrating communities throughout the state.

05-30
25:02

American Heart Association 5/11/25

An interview with Shannon Droning, Consumer and Specialty Market President of Providence Health Plan, Dr. Abby Khan, OHSU cardiologist, Dr. Amit Kansara, Providence neurologist, and Matthew Kampfe, Brain Rehab Network President. All are volunteers with the American Heart Association. We discuss heart disease and stroke causes and prevention and talk about the AHA Heart and Stroke Walks in Vancouver and Portland.

05-09
25:03

The Freshwater Trust 4/27/25

An interview with Joe Whitworth, President and CEO of The Freshwater Trust, a local non-profit conservation organization with a mission to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems.

04-24
25:43

Oregon Business Academy 4/20/25

An interview with Anne Adler, CEO of Oregon Business Academy and Shivan Bosco, a senior at Newberg High School about the work OBA does preparing students for college, career, and life success and about Business Week this summer at Oregon State University.

04-18
24:57

Habitat for Humanity 4/13/25

An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for the Restores about the work Habitat does to build and repair affordable homes and about the Restores where donations can be made to help fund Habitat’s mission.

04-10
25:05

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03-13
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