
Episode 215: Making a Martyr (with Nancy Rommelmann)
Blocked and Reported
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Portland's Evolution and Challenges
Exploring Portland's transformation from a quirky and affordable city to one disillusioning many newcomers. The narrative delves into economic challenges, blame assigning, increased activism post-Trump, media influence, controversial incidents like cultural appropriation backlash, and the impact of gentrification on displacement. Observations on protests in 2020, locals' reactions to political changes, and the rise of homelessness and drug issues in the Pacific Northwest cities are also discussed.
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