Next at the Mic

For 101 years, City Club of Portland has created forums that spark conversations and inspire new ideas. Next at the Mic takes that tradition further, inviting complex conversations that reach beyond a single event and explore new questions in Portland and across our region.

Right Direction, Wrong Track 08/12/2019

Right Direction, Wrong Track DHM Research asked Oregonians whether they thought the state was on the right track and what it means to be an "American." Join us to dig into the data with John Horvick. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/10867191

We're Talking About Baseball? 06/27/2019

We're Talking About Baseball? In this episode we talk to John Horvick of DHM Research for our segment "The Margins" about how Oregonians feel about financing sports stadiums. Then we'll talk to Marcelino Alvarez and Devon Pouncey about what's happening with baseball in Portland right now. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/10318628

Call and Response 05/07/2019

Call and Response Homelessness is again on the rise in Portland. Are Portlanders ready to rise to the challenge? And what is the street response plan Street Roots proposed recently and that's currently in Mayor Wheeler's budget? /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/9693521

Is Oregon's Environmental Ethic Slipping? 04/28/2019

Is Oregon's Environmental Ethic Slipping? Oregon is seen by many as an ecotopia, but have we gotten complacent about environmental issues? We'll look at survey data of environmental attitudes and zero in on how climate change might affect East Portland. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/9555494

Portland's Inequitable System of Government 03/12/2019

Portland's Inequitable System of Government In this episode of "Next at the Mic," Dan Rivas talks to Ken Fairfax and Christopher Bacher, two of the researchers who produced City Club's new report. He also digs into the Portland Business Journal's recent survey data on Portlanders' attitudes toward district representation with John Horvick from DHM Research. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/8982440

Greater Expectations 12/21/2018

Greater Expectations Black students face significant barriers in public schools. In this episode, we talk about the Friday Forum on November 30, 2018, "How Oregon Is Failing Black Students and What We Can Do About it." We also meet Amarien Simmons from Rosemary Anderson High School to hear about his experiences in school. And we'll break down survey data about school equity with John Horvick in a new segment called "In the Margins." /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/8006405

The Washington County Strategy 11/14/2018

The Washington County Strategy Oregon saw record turnout this election season. What do all these new voters tell us about the future of our state? /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/7563929

The Ghost of Measure 97 10/30/2018

The Ghost of Measure 97 Measure 103 claims it is trying to protect your groceries, but a closer look at the ballot language makes it clear that this is about a lot more than just groceries. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/7376726

So Fresh, So Clean 10/25/2018

So Fresh, So Clean Portland's Clean Energy initiative (Measure 26-201) is being led by frontline communities and a diverse coalition of grassroots leaders. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/7315274

Are Newspapers Doomed? 06/04/2018

Are Newspapers Doomed? Maybe a better question is: What's a newspaper now? /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/6668300

The Elephants in the Room 05/08/2018

The Elephants in the Room This diverse group of candidates all come with impressive qualifications and a little bit of baggage. How do they address the "elephants in the room?" /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/6570943

Portland's Mayor Has a Conflict 05/01/2018

Portland's Mayor Has a Conflict Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler participated in a special two-part State of the City event. Join Todd Kimball and Dan Rivas as they unpack the two events and dig deeper into the issues, including the commission form of government and Mayor Wheeler's conflicted roles as both mayor and police commissioner. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/6544150

What Does an Endorsement Mean? 04/09/2018

What Does an Endorsement Mean? The candidates for Multnomah County's District 2 seat argued about endorsements, government accountability, housing, guns in schools, and more. Join Justice Rajee and Dan Rivas as we sort out their talking points and fill you in on what you missed. /episode/index/show/nextatthemic/id/6458300

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