Our Portland with Sarah Iannarone

Our Portland with Sarah Iannarone

Author: Friends of Sarah for Portland Language: English Episodes: 46
Sarah Iannarone is running for Mayor of Portland, and this is where the conversation happens. Our Portland with Sarah Iannarone isn't a series of polished speeches; it's a direct, ongoing dialogue about the city's most urgent challenges and the tangible, actionable ideas that could address them. Each episode digs into a specific topic, from housing and homelessness to transportation and economic recovery, framed by Sarah's perspective and the real questions coming from the community. The audio often includes those listener voices, submitted by email or tagged on social media, making the discussion feel immediate and grounded. Produced by the Friends of Sarah for Portland, this podcast serves as a living extension of the campaign, prioritizing substance and civic engagement over soundbites. You'll hear detailed policy discussions, candid reflections on governance, and a focus on collaborative solutions. For anyone interested in the mechanics of city politics and the future of Portland, this series offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at a campaign that is actively building its platform through public input. Tune in to follow the evolution of ideas that aim to shape the city's next chapter.
Episodes
Guaranteed Basic Income w/ Scott Santens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:02
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:23
Sarah speaks with Stephen Green about his new initiative, Do. Do More. Do Better. centering the community, and making a commitment to being uncomfortable.
Racism & Public Health w/ Leslie Gregory & Alexis Dinno [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:34
Sarah 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, Associat…
State of #OurPortland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:04
Sarah’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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:27
A 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 perp…
The Tea w/ Gregory McKelvey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:57
Sarah joins campaign director Gregory McKelvey / @GregoryMcKelvey on Twitter to discuss the primary campaign.
Leading From The Heart w/ Judith Rizzio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:45
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
Sarah 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.