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Hosted by Mike Schmidt · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 32 episodes
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The Schmidt Show PDX covers positive local news and happenings in and around Portland, Oregon. The podcast is hosted by former Multnomah DA, Mike Schmidt. www.schmidtshowpdx.com
Mike Schmidt hosts The Schmidt Show PDX, a society show with 32 episodes published.
Earlier this season, Portland Metro Chamber Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Jon Isaacs sat across from Mike and made his case: the DSA is bad for Portland, bad for business, and bad for the social programs pro
What if clean information is as essential to democracy as clean air is to public health? That’s the question at the center of this episode — and it’s one that today’s guest has been thinking about longer than most. Ryan
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The Schmidt Show PDX | Season 2, Episode 14 Some fights you don’t choose. They choose you. On March 19th, 2026, a New York Times investigation alleged that Cesar Chavez had sexually abused girls in the farm worker moveme
Portland has a new billionaire in the building — and he brought a $600 million ask with him. Tom Dundon closed his purchase of the Trail Blazers just weeks ago, and the early headlines haven’t been about basketball. They
In This Episode Buckle up - this is a conversation that will have you cheering, jeering or both! Portland is at an inflection point — economically, politically, and on the streets. This week on SchmidtShow PDX, we talk t
Audit This Have you been hearing claims that Portland is the most taxed city in the country?! We talk taxes with Marina Kaminsky from the North Star Civic foundation to try to get to the bottom of this complicated issue.
A NOTE About this episode: When it was originally taped Peter Klym was not a candidate running against Adrian Brown. A different candidate had filed, but then subsequently withdrew. When this episode was taped there was
Substance Over Vibes What happens when you strip away the noise, ignore the scare tactics, and just focus on the work? That's what this episode is about. We sat down with two elected officials who are both doing real thi
Under Threat: Portland's Environmental Gems Fight Back This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.schmidtshowpdx.com/subscribe
S02E07 - Portland Gray Panthers & Ribbit Wrangler This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.schmidtshowpdx.com/subscribe
Mike interviews Rob Nosse. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.schmidtshowpdx.com/subscribe
Season 2, Episode 5 - Happy New Year? Portland Vibe Check with Author Donovan Scribes Episode snapshot Portland doesn’t just debate policy—we debate reality. Journalist Donovan Scribes joins me to break down his “Top 10
Season 2, Episode 4 - Guest Co-Host: Jennifer Williamson • Interview Guest: MAC Smiff (Thesis PDX) In this episode, Mike is joined by guest co-host Jennifer Williamson, attorney, former Oregon House Majority Leader, and
Season 2, Episode 3 - A Double Scoop of Schmidt Show PDX This holiday week, we’re breaking from our usual co-hosted current events + one-interview format and bringing you two back-to-back conversations with people doing
Season 2, Episode 2 – Democracy, Defiance, and Remembering Rep. Hoa Nguyen (with Steph Routh & Xander Schultz) This week on Schmidt Show PDX, Mike is joined by guest co-host Steph Routh for a timely and emotional episode
Season 2, Episode 1 Special co-host: Candace Williams (Family Forward Oregon) Guest: Greg Raisman (Awesome Portland) What’s inside A no-fluff convo with Candace Williams (Family Forward) on what’s really happening in Por
We just wrapped up a fantastic recording session for Episode 8 – the Season 1 Finale of The Schmidt Show PDX, and trust me: you’re not going to want to miss this one. 💥 For the first time ever, we’re bringing in a guest
What happens when a national misinformation campaign hits your city? You organize. In our latest episode of *Schmidt Show PDX*, we’re joined by Moira and Andres from Portland For All — a grassroots coalition fighting for
If you care about democracy, misinformation, or what’s really going on in the American political machine — then you’ve heard of Thom Hartmann. This week on Schmidt Show PDX, we sit down with the nation’s #1 progressive t
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The Schmidt Show PDX is hosted by Mike Schmidt. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 32 episodes.
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