Our Portland with Sarah Iannarone
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoin Portland Mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone as she discusses the pressing issues facing Portland and the solutions we can put in place today to start solving them. You can send your questions into Sarah using the #OurPortland hashtag on social media, or by recording a voice memo on your phone and emailing it to [email protected].
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Episodes
Guaranteed Basic Income w/ Scott Santens
October 21, 2020 19:45 - 32.4 MBSarah discusses her proposed Guaranteed Basic Income pilot and is later joined by Scott Santens, full-time advocate for Unconditional Basic Income.
Helping Youth Lead w/ Libra Forde
August 17, 2020 23:20 - 28.2 MBSarah is joined by Libra Forde, Chief Operating Officer at Self Enhancement, Inc., to discuss the courageous vision of today's youth, advocating for them, and letting young people lead.
Do. Do More. Do Better. w/ Stephen Green
August 10, 2020 16:30 - 23.3 MBSarah speaks with Stephen Green about his new initiative, Do. Do More. Do Better. centering the community, and making a commitment to being uncomfortable.
From Food Insecurity to Food Sovereignty w/ Eddie Hill
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 35.4 MBSarah speaks with Edward Hill, Co-Director of Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, about the current state of Portland's food systems.
Racism & Public Health w/ Leslie Gregory & Alexis Dinno
July 27, 2020 16:20 - 44.6 MBSarah talks with Leslie Gregory, Founder and Executive Director of Right To Health. Right To Health is a local non-profit working to have racism declared a public health crisis. Sarah then talks to Alexis Dinno, Associate Professor at OHSU-PSU School of Public Health about how all policy is health policy.
State of #OurPortland
July 22, 2020 14:00 - 32.3 MBSarah’s State of #OurPortland address, delivered on Saturday, July 18th, 2020. Video of her address is available online at https://sarah2020.com/state.
Black Resilience w/ Cameron Whitten
July 13, 2020 15:30 - 24.3 MBA conversation with Cameron Whitten, co-founder of Portland’s Black Resilience Fund, some campaign updates, and Sarah’s thoughts on the current moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, including the violence being perpetrated on protesters by Portland Police and now federal troops as well.
The Tea w/ Gregory McKelvey
May 20, 2020 01:00 - 72.7 MBSarah joins campaign director Gregory McKelvey / @GregoryMcKelvey on Twitter to discuss the primary campaign.
Leading From The Heart w/ Judith Rizzio
May 19, 2020 19:44 - 45 MBSarah joins style activist Judith Rizzio / @outofourclosetpdx on Instagram Live to discuss being a woman in politics and why having women in leadership is so vital.
Turning Challenge into Opportunity w/ Simon Tam
May 19, 2020 14:33 - 48 MBSarah joins her friend Simon Tam / @SimonTheTam on Twitter to talk about how we can nourish Portland’s arts and culture during the coming COVID-19 recovery.
Workers’ Rights are Workers’ Rights w/ Brodie Grody
May 19, 2020 02:37 - 43.7 MBSarah joined dancer and sex worker advocate Brodie Grody / @brodiegrody on Instagram Live to discuss freelancer rights, tenant rights, and the stigmatization of sex work.
The True Cost of Status Quo w/ Chris O’Connor
May 18, 2020 23:25 - 47.9 MBSarah joined public defender Chris O’Connor / @ChristopOConnor on Twitter to discuss the true financial and human cost of continuing with the current criminal justice status quo.
Working and Living in a Sustainable City w/ Kat Stevens
May 18, 2020 19:33 - 43.7 MBSarah joined health care analyst and working mom Kat Stevens / @kittiepryde on Instagram Live to discuss what it would take to make Portland a sustainable city where people can live and work.
A Compassionate Response to Homelessness w/ Elliott Young
May 18, 2020 14:30 - 39.9 MBSarah joined professor Elliott Young / @elliottyoungpdx on Twitter to discuss the value of listening to people experiencing homelessness when developing a compassionate response to our ongoing housing crisis.
Pushing for a Green New Deal w/ Suzie Kassouf
May 18, 2020 00:45 - 48 MBSarah joined educator and climate activist Suzie Kassouf / @rememberingforgetting on Instagram Live to discuss pushing for a Green New Deal in Portland.
Talk Less, Walk More w/ Ian Karmel
May 17, 2020 19:17 - 35.8 MBSarah joined comedian Ian Karmel / @iankarmel on Instagram Live to discuss keeping Portland affordable and leadership that does less talking, more walking.
Passion and Issues w/ Michael Fuller
May 17, 2020 14:32 - 42 MBSarah joined Michael Fuller / @UnderdogLawBlog on Twitter to discuss the role of the City Attorney and how Portlanders would benefit from leadership motivated by passion and issues rather than budgets and directives.
Passion & Issues, not Budgets & Directives w/ Michael Fuller
May 17, 2020 14:32 - 30 minutes - 42 MBSarah joined Michael Fuller / @UnderdogLawBlog on Twitter to discuss the role of the City Attorney and how Portlanders would benefit from leadership motivated by passion and issues rather than budgets and directives.
Fostering Portland’s Artistic Community w/ Chris Funk
May 17, 2020 01:50 - 42.2 MBSarah joined musician Chris Funk / @criticalfunk on Instagram Live to discuss fostering the artistic community in Portland.
Municipal Support for Small Business w/ Rick Turoczy
May 16, 2020 20:10 - 60.5 MBSarah joined Rick Turoczy of PIE to discuss how the City of Portland can best support our startup and small business communities.
Combating Traffic Violence with Urgency w/ Michelle DuBarry
May 16, 2020 15:35 - 44.8 MBSarah joined Michelle DuBarry / @DuBarryPie on Twitter to discuss Portland’s epidemic of traffic violence and how to combat it with urgency.
Comedy and Contribution Caps w/ Andie Main
May 15, 2020 21:30 - 43.2 MBSarah joined Andie Main / @andiemain on Instagram Live to discuss how the incumbent’s rhetoric matches his record.
Our Global Leadership Responsibility w/ Mike Schneider
May 15, 2020 14:40 - 46.6 MBSarah joined Mike Schneider / @blcksmth on Instagram Live to discuss Portland’s role as a global leader.
Rebuilding Our Civic Fabric w/ Mohanad Elshieky
May 14, 2020 20:37 - 52.8 MBSarah joined Mohanad Elshieky / @mohanad.elshieky on Instagram Live to discuss rebuilding Portland’s civic fabric.
Craft Cannabis w/ Emma Chasen
May 14, 2020 14:05 - 44.5 MBSarah joined Emma Chasen / @emmachasen on Instagram Live to discuss Portland’s craft cannabis industry.
A New Municipal Politics w/ Lucy Bellwood
May 13, 2020 19:35 - 46.9 MBSarah joins Lucy Bellwood / @lubellwoo on Instagram Live to discuss building a new accessible, inclusive municipal politics.
Get Out The Vote w/ Ciara Pressler
May 09, 2020 03:40 - 53.8 MBWe’re in the final stretch of the primary campaign! Sarah gives a few updates and talks with Ciara Pressler, founder of Pregame.
Get Out The Vote!
May 09, 2020 03:40 - 34 minutes - 53.8 MBWe’re in the final stretch of the primary campaign! Sarah gives a few updates and talks with Ciara Pressler, founder of Pregame.
A Momentous Supreme Court Decision w/ James Ofsink
April 25, 2020 20:50 - 48.8 MBSarah comments on the KATU debate from earlier this week, and the rare rebuke of the incumbent by the city auditor’s office that followed. Then she and democracy activist James Ofsink discuss this week’s momentous decision by the Oregon Supreme Court that campaign contribution caps are constitutional after all.
A Momentous Supreme Court Decision
April 25, 2020 20:50 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBSarah comments on the KATU debate from earlier this week, and the rare rebuke of the incumbent by the city auditor’s office that followed. Then she and democracy activist James Ofsink discuss this week’s momentous decision by the Oregon Supreme Court that campaign contribution caps are constitutional after all.
Recovery & Resiliency Plan
April 14, 2020 17:20 - 50 MBIn this episode, Sarah announces her Recovery & Resiliency Plan: For a better Portland through and beyond the COVID crisis. The full policy can be found at sarah2020.com/recovery.
Unemployment Benefits for Sex Workers and Undocumented Workers
April 11, 2020 03:20 - 43.7 MBIt’s Friday night! Sarah cheers the city-run tent villages that are coming online for the current COVID-19 emergency, a program she has been calling for since the beginning of her campaign and would like to see stay online.
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to…
April 07, 2020 17:10 - 47.6 MBSarah begins this episode by wishing a fond farewell to beloved singer songwriter and folk hero John Prine, whom we lost to COVID-19 on Tuesday, reminding us all That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief.
Coming Together in an Era of Social Distancing
April 05, 2020 05:50 - 55 MBSarah talks about how the campaign is conducting voter outreach during this era of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can get involved by signing up for a phone bank at sarah2020.com/events or by becoming a Distributed Organizer. Send us an email at [email protected] to find out more. This is an audio-cast of Sarah’s live stream from earlier this afternoon.
Voices from the Climate Debate
March 10, 2020 03:35 - 13.2 MBSpecial episode! Sarah recaps this weekend’s climate debate and features a few voices from the crowd.
A Conversation with Climate Justice Students
March 03, 2020 16:35 - 36.4 MBSarah gives a few updates from the campaign trail, covers some difficult but important news stories from that past few weeks, and interviews two high school climate justice students, Anika and Sriya, about their understanding of climate justice, their role in shaping a better future, how adults can help, and what they’re planning for Earth Day 2020.
Winning Honest Elections
February 20, 2020 18:30 - 42.3 MBSarah talks briefly about her Good Government for the People policy released earlier this month, gives an update on the state of local election campaign financing, and talks with campaign Field Director Russell Lum about grassroots organizing.
Good Government For The People
February 04, 2020 19:23 - 41 minutes - 34.3 MBSarah releases her plans for a healthy, grassroots democracy, powered by community politics. Read the full Good Government For The People policy at sarah2020.com/goodgov
Good Government for the People
February 04, 2020 19:23 - 34.3 MBSarah releases her plans for a healthy, grassroots democracy, powered by community politics. Read the full Good Government for the People policy at sarah2020.com/goodgov
Ask Sarah: Housing for All
January 21, 2020 16:30 - 30.4 MBSarah welcomes Caleb Swanigan back to Portland, welcomes our new Field Director, Russell Lum, to the team, and answers questions about her Housing for All policy, released earlier this month. Read the full policy at sarah2020.com/housing.
Community Conversation with Faith Leaders
January 16, 2020 22:20 - 110 MBThis is a recording of a community conversation that took place on Monday January 13th. Sarah sat down with a panel of local faith leaders and discussed how city government can engage faith groups when solving the critical problems we face.
Housing for All
January 08, 2020 17:00 - 77.8 MBSarah unveils her new plan for addressing Portland’s ongoing housing emergency: Housing for All.
Campaign Progress Report: 2019
December 17, 2019 22:00 - 45.5 MBSarah celebrates the last podcast of 2019 by looking back on the first six months of the campaign and discussing the work that remains between now and the May election.
Community Conversation with Ciara Pressler
December 12, 2019 20:00 - 89.2 MBSarah sits down with Ciara Pressler of Pregame to discuss how to make Portland affordable and accessible to creatives and entrepreneurs. Sign up for our newsletter at sarah2020.com to receive updates on the campaign and future live events.
Ask Sarah: Rethinking Public Safety
December 03, 2019 16:20 - 26.9 MBJoin us Monday night! Ciara Pressler (Pregame) calls in to preview next week’s community conversation on making Portland affordable and accessible for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, responds to your questions about her new Rethinking Public Safety plan, and gets a little groovy with her latest tweet of the week.
Rethinking Public Safety
November 19, 2019 19:00 - 68.3 MBAfter sharing some updates from the campaign trail, Sarah dives into her new “Rethinking Public Safety” policy which was just released today.
Community Conversation with Mark Lakeman
November 15, 2019 16:00 - 95.4 MBSarah sits down with Mark Lakeman of City Repair Project at the first in a series of live community conversations. Together they discuss our frayed civic fabric and how we can come together to address the problems we face.
Election Day Special: Community Placemaking
November 05, 2019 23:55 - 23.1 MBHappy Election Day 2019! Sarah offers her endorsements for today’s ballot and announces a Community Conversation happening next Monday evening in SE Portland. Find details and RSVP at sarah2020.com/november11.
A Green New Deal for #OurPortland
October 29, 2019 23:10 - 71.5 MBA few updates from the campaign trail, some local issues from the news, a deep dive into my Green New Deal policy, and of course, tweet of the week! Read more about my Green New Deal at sarah2020.com/greennewdeal.
Introducing #OurPortland
October 24, 2019 03:00 - 6.32 MBJoin Portland Mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone as she discusses the pressing issues facing Portland and the solutions we can put in place today to start solving them. You can send your questions into Sarah using the #OurPortland hashtag on social media, or by recording a voice memo on your phone and emailing it to [email protected].