Mingus Mapps is a Portland City Commissioner. He leads the Water Bureau, the Bureau of Environmental Services, and the Bureau of Emergency Communications (9-1-1). He is also an academic scholar who teachers courses on government. Mapps defeated incumbent Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and former mayor Sam Adams in the 2020 election. He is a unique figure in Portland politics; as you'll hear in the interview, he is whip smart and pragmatic--and he doesn't hesitate to levy critiques (including Portland's "ineffective" form of government). In this episode, we cover Portland's homelessness crisis, the challenge of addressing addiction issues, his mentors (former Multnomah County Commission Chairs Gladys McCoy and Bev Stein), and his call for Portlanders to jump into the fray and get involved in city affairs.
Oregonian reporter Mike Rogoway on inflation, recessions, and what you should know about Oregon’s economy
Brian Clem is not done with politics yet! | EP 59
Everything you need to know about the 2022 primary | EP 58
Cheri Helt on her vision for Labor Commissioner and how she would handle controversial issues | EP 57
Reagan Knopp has everything you need to know on upcoming Republican primaries | EP 56
Pollster John Horvick explores the challenges and opportunities for Democrats and Republicans in 2022 | EP 55
Rep. Andrea Salinas on overcoming SuperPAC spending and passing progressive policy in Congress | EP 54
Metro President Lynn Peterson demystifies housing, transportation, and Portland-area politics | EP 53
Who is Carrick Flynn, the man who could be Oregon’s next congressman? | EP 52
Matt West thinks Oregon is ready to send a scientist and crypto expert to Congress | EP 51
Special Episode: Nick Kristof on running for governor and the war in Ukraine | EP 50
Jeff Gudman on how to improve state government challenges | EP 49
Marshall Kosloff on Ukraine and how young people should approach politics in an age of dysfunction | EP 48
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty on leadership lessons from military service and how cities solve problems | EP 47
Will Tobias Read be Oregon’s Next Governor? | EP 46
Tigard Mayor Jason Snider on pragmatism and leadership | EP 45
Reagan Knopp returns to deconstruct the Oregon governor’s race | EP 43
Angela Wilhelms with Oregon Business & Industry talks manufacturing in Oregon | EP 42
Why is national Politico reporter Natalie Fertig so interested in Oregon? | EP 41
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