Turning Challenge into Opportunity w/ Simon Tam

Turning Challenge into Opportunity w/ Simon Tam

Author: Friends of Sarah for Portland May 19, 2020 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.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 46

Our Portland with Sarah Iannarone
Podcast Episodes
The True Cost of Status Quo w/ Chris O’Connor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:52
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:02
Sarah 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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
Sarah 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.
Comedy and Contribution Caps w/ Andie Main [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:27
Sarah joined Andie Main / @andiemain on Instagram Live to discuss how the incumbent’s rhetoric matches his record.