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KGW’s Straight Talk
Hosted by Stephanie Domurat/KGW · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 287 episodes
★★★★★5.0(7 ratings · Apple Podcasts)
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Episodes
287
Last ep.
10 days ago
Avg length
23m
Booking Probability™
51
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Listen Score
34
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Virality (30d)
53
Steady cadence.
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About this podcast
Straight Talk is a weekly program that takes a deeper look into the topics and conversations that are affecting communities in Oregon and SW Washington. KGW's Tim Gordon leads insightful interviews and provides candid conversations with local politicians and community leaders. "KGW's Straight Talk" is also a podcast available on all major podcast platforms.
newspolitics
About the host
Stephanie Domurat/KGW hosts KGW’s Straight Talk, a news show with 287 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesOregon voters crush gas tax by 83% — what that means for November
May 21, 202624mEp. 287
Oregon voters crushed a highway gas tax by a historic 83%. Rebecca Tweed and Julia Shumway explain what it means for November.
Show notesFirst Time in 40 Years? Oregon Republicans eye a path back to the governor's office
May 14, 202624mEp. 286
Oregon hasn't had a Republican governor since the 1980s. Can Ed Diehl or Chris Dudley finally change that? They sat down to make their case.
Show notesInside Oregon’s mail voting system: Tobias Read on security, privacy and turnout
May 7, 202624mEp. 285
Oregon's Secretary of State Tobias Read appears as a guess on "Straight Talk" to discuss the upcoming primary election and mail-in voting
Show notesDA warns proposal budget cuts could impact safety in Multnomah County
May 1, 202624mEp. 284
Multnomah County District Attorney says proposed budget cuts could reduce staffing, strain prosecutions and risk recent gains in public safety.
Show notesWhy homelessness is rising in Clark County and what leaders say comes next
Apr 23, 202624mEp. 283
Clark County homelessness rose 12% in 2025. Local leaders break down who's affected and what solutions are in the works.
Show notesOregon Black business leaders on policy change; recovery leaders on addiction and prevention
Apr 16, 202624mEp. 282
On this week's episode of Straight Talk, Black business leaders outline a policy roadmap, while 4D Recovery shares insight on addiction, prevention and recovery.
Show notesDan Rayfield takes on Trump in court; Portland celebrates the Thompson Elk's return
Apr 10, 202624mEp. 281
Oregon AG Dan Rayfield discusses lawsuits against Trump's tariff and mail-in voting orders, plus Portland's iconic Thompson Elk statue is back downtown.
Show notesShutdown puts strain on TSA workers; photographer remembers Grant McOmie
Apr 2, 202624mEp. 280
Though TSA agents across the country received backpay this week, the shutdown continues — and for some, the damage was already done. Plus, Grant McOmie's longtime photographer Jeff Kastner offers a behind-the-scenes look
Show notesHow $14B Interstate Bridge Replacement and sports growth signal big changes for Oregon
Mar 26, 202624mEp. 279
A $14B I-5 Bridge Replacement and a booming sports economy are reshaping Oregon. Leaders explain costs, timeline, and the region’s economic future.
Show notesRaymond Lee on Portland's future, Mary Stata on Mercy Corps' rebrand
Mar 19, 202624mEp. 278
Portland City Administrator Raymond Lee and Mercy Corps' Mary Stata share insights on city management, revitalization, and the evolving global humanitarian mission.
Show notesOregon Food Bank on rising hunger and how the new lodging tax could impact tourism
Mar 5, 202624mEp. 277
Oregon Food Bank discusses rising hunger while tourism leaders examine how the new lodging tax could impact hotels and short-term rentals.
Show notesDudley eyes governor’s office; new book revisits Atiyeh's legacy
Feb 26, 202624mEp. 276
Chris Dudley outlines his plan for Oregon as he mounts another run for governor, and author Jim Moore examines Vic Atiyeh’s legacy ahead of November.
Show notesPortland’s economy at a crossroads and Ed Diehl's bid for Oregon governor
Feb 13, 202624mEp. 275
On Straight Talk, leaders warn Portland faces a possible economic doom loop. Rep. Ed Diehl details his run for governor and tax priorities.
Show notesAdvocates discuss bill to protect Oregon's wildlife
Feb 5, 202613mEp. 274
The bipartisan Oregon House Bill 4134, introduced in the 2026 short session, would raise the state's Transient Lodging Tax by 1.25%, raising tens of millions of dollars in new funding that would go to the Oregon Conserva
Show notesHow to check if Oregon owes you unclaimed money
Feb 5, 202611mEp. 273
Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss how Oregonians can check for any unclaimed money that they might be owed by the state, as well as her tenure as treasurer.
Show notesOregon lawmakers face budget cuts and ODOT uncertainty in the 2026 short legislative session
Jan 29, 202624mEp. 272
Oregon lawmakers preview a high-stakes 35-day session, debating budget cuts, ODOT funding, affordability and what’s possible before the clock runs out.
Show notesOregon spent $3.1M suing the Trump administration and saved $4.6B, AG says
Jan 22, 202624mEp. 271
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says 53 lawsuits against the Trump Administration has protected $4.6 billion in federal funding for the state.
Show notesWhat 2026 could bring for Oregon’s economy — and what it means for homebuyers and sellers
Jan 16, 202624mEp. 270
Oregon’s chief economist breaks down the 2026 economic outlook, while housing experts explain what lower rates and a shifting real estate market mean for buyers.
Show notesSupreme Court tariffs decision could shape Oregon’s economic outlook after steady 2025
Jan 15, 202616mEp. 269
If the Supreme Court strikes down some tariffs without backup revenue source, it could mean higher costs for Oregonians after nearly avoiding a downturn last year.
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Audience demographics
Age
30-65
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Engaged citizens
Topics covered
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KGW’s Straight Talk is hosted by Stephanie Domurat/KGW. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 287 episodes.
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KGW’s Straight Talk has published 287 episodes.
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KGW’s Straight Talk regularly covers news, politics. It sits in the news category, with a politics focus.
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