Let's Talk Portland

An interview with Aiyana Cunningham, Managing Director of Artists Repertory Theater about their upcoming season of plays, moving into their newly remodeled space after 5 years, and why live theater and the arts in general are so important to Portland and the world.

An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, about causes of hearing loss, hearing aid technology and its future, and general ear and hearing wellness.

An interview with Ryan Baugus, owner of HQ Physical Therapy, about the science of physical therapy, the importance of wellness, and about his career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

An interview with Marykay Michaels, chair of the Big Village PDX Coalition about the work they do to engage with youth and provide life skills and tools to aid them in avoiding substance use.

An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Dorenbecher Children’s Cancer Program about the work Kiwanis does to raise money to fund fellowships at Dorenbecher Children’s Hospital and the about the advancements in cancer treatments.

An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Manager of Development and Customer Experience and Ashely Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity with Free Geek about the work Free Geek does to bridge digital equity, how they refurbish or recycle tech, and about their Tech Now drives in April in celebration of Earth Day.

An interview with Andrea Logan Sanders, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Aid, about the work they do to make sure foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted, and long-term families. 

An Interview with Anne Tyson, puppy raising field manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do raising and training guide dogs and about their new hybrid puppy raising program.

An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with the Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd, COO for the Hood to Coast relay race about the advancements in cancer treatments and immunotherapy and how Hood to Coast raises money for Providence cancer research.

An interview with Nathan Young, CEO of MODS PDX and Kegan Flanderka, Principal at Base Design and Architechture about the work they do building modular homes for the homeless and their workforce development program.

An interview with Trevor Higgins, Founder and CEO of Skating Is Connection,  a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service.

An interview with Matt Stein, the new Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with those who are homeless and addicted or are facing domestic abuse and need shelter.

An interview with Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest about the work they do in youth development and about the programs they offer to girls and youth in the area.

An interview with the Oregon Food Bank about the work they do feeding people in need this holiday season and their plans for 2024.

An interview with Terry Johnson, Community and Mission Integration Vice President and Shane Voshell, Human Resources Executive, both from Adventist Health Portland about careers in the healthcare industry and the training and assistance the provide. 

An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of KeyBank for Oregon and SW Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Key4Women chair, and Melody Brown, owner of L&M Hair Company about a pitch contest sponsored by MESO and Keybank in support of women-owned small businesses.

An interview with Kyle Camberg, Executive Director of Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization, about the work they do and their annual fundraiser, Winter Wonderland, a drive through Christmas light display.

An interview with Dr. Richard Brandes, a Gastroenterologist with Adventist Health in Portland, about colon health, colon screenings, and the importance of diet.

An interview with Jason Gale, Les Schwab area manager for NW Oregon about their annual toy drive for less fortunate kids, and about the other charitable work they do throughout the year.

An interview with Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing about their "Believe In Portland" campaign and how their t-shirt sales help a variety of non-profits in Portland, and about his pride in Old Town and Downtown Portland.

An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA) about the work they do rescuing wild and domestic animals from dangerous situations, how to volunteer, and their Great Pumpkin Drive fundraiser.

An interview with Matthew Hushbeck, Assisitant Director of Development, and Quinn Read, Conservation Director with Portland Audubon about the work for they do for the environment including protecting birds and imperiled species, fighting climate change, and their urban conservation programs. There's also a discussion of their upcoming fundraising event Wild Arts Festival.

An interview with Blake Whitson, Vice President of the Oregon State Elks Association about the charitable work they do throughout Oregon and the US.

An interview with Dr. Nikki Fennimore, an OB-Gyn at Adventist Health in Portland about menopause, what women can expect, treatments, and health concerns after menopause.

An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr, one of the largest non-profits in the Pacific Northwest, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and about suicide prevention month.