How do you reform a city? Let us count the ways. The Stump Talk podcast digs into the sweeping reforms Portland voters approved in 2022, like Ranked Choice Voting and multimember districts. Curious about how City Hall is changing? We bring in political experts to give you the scoop and make YOU the political insider. <br/><br/><a href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">rosecityreform.substack.com</a>
Stump Talk Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Maja Viklands Harris
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How do you reform a city? Let us count the ways. The Stump Talk podcast digs into the sweeping reforms Portland voters approved in 2022, like Ranked Choice Voting and multimember districts. Curious about how City Hall is changing? We bring in political experts to give you the scoop and make YOU the political insider. <br/><br/><a href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">rosecityreform.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
“Go find your seventh vote."
<p>In Episode 21 of Stump Talk, Council President Jamie Dunphy takes us inside the 2026–27 budget process. We discuss why so many votes ended in a tie, and why one of the most labor-friendly councils in recent history could not find a compromise to reverse the mayor’s job cuts.</p><p>You can catch the final budget adoption vote <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pt2lqEXr7Y">here on June 17</a>.</p><p>Stump Talk is brough to you by Rose City Reform, a research and journalism project dedicated to tracking Portland’s reform process. It is co-produced and edited by Jon Garcia of Lake Productions.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rosecityreform.substack.com</a>
April 24, 2026
“Is this making my life better?"
<p>In Episode 20 of Stump Talk, we are joined by former Charter Commission members Robin Ye and Debbie Kitchin.</p><p>They reflect on what problems charter reform was trying to solve, whether those fixes are working—and how Portlanders might judge the results for themselves.</p><p>References in this episode:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com/p/geography-is-important-but-its-not">Geography is Important, But It’s Not King - an Interview with Robin Ye (Rose City Reform)</a></p><p>* You can find Rose City Reform’s candidate tracker <a target="_blank" href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com/p/2026-candidate-tracker">here</a>. In September, we will publish a more extensive guide at <a target="_blank" href="https://rosecityreform.org">RoseCityReform.org</a></p><p>Stump Talk is brought to you by Rose City Reform, a journalism and research initiative dedicated to tracking Portland’s reform process. The show is hosted by Maja Harris and produced and edited by Jon Garcia of Lake Productions.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rosecityreform.substack.com</a>
February 5, 2026
“A year of good intentions."
<p>In Episode 19 of the Stump Talk podcast, Alex Zielinski (OPB) and Shane Kavanaugh (The Oregonian) return to the studio to discuss the major themes of 2025—Portland’s first year under its reformed city charter.</p><p><strong>References in this episode:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://rosecityreform.org">Rose City Reform’s analysis of the 2025 voting record</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/15/portland-council-meetings-fix-drawnout-meetings/">Portland council couldn’t finish meeting intended to fix drawn-out meetings</a> (Alex Zielinski, OPB)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/a-top-portland-political-aide-took-in-a-homeless-woman-he-abandoned-her-at-a-state-park-days-later.html">A top Portland political aide took in a homeless woman. He abandoned her at a state park days later</a> (Shane Kavanaugh, The Oregonian)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/06/east-portland-business-gateway-oregon-shopping-center-city-council/">A shopping center’s demise brings frustration to East Portland</a> (Alex Zielinski, OPB)</p><p>Stump Talk is brought to you by Rose City Reform, a journalism and research project tracking Portland’s reform process. The podcast is produced and edited by Jon Garcia of Lake Productions.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rosecityreform.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rosecityreform.substack.com</a>
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