More Camp Sweep Drama, a Total ‘Schmidt Show,’ and Delivery by Tricycle

Today on our weekly news roundtable, we’re talking about the Portland Street Response being forced to take part in homeless sweeps, the upcoming task force to address car and retail theft, and the proposed zero-emissions delivery zone downtown. Joining host Claudia Meza today is Althea Billings, news director at KBOO radio and host of the weekly talk show “The Gap,” and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni.

Stories discussed on today’s episode:

• Portland Street Response staffer resigns amid sweeps directive
• Portland, Multnomah County plan aggressive crackdown on out-of-control car and retail theft
• Portland’s plan to create a zero-emission delivery zone downtown
• Why Portland air quality is among the worst

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