# A Secretive Push To Privatize Oregon Liquor, City Council Candidate’s Embarrassing Website Mix-up, and Portland’s Pettiest Gripes

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Podcast: [City Cast Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-portland-5822554)
Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why there’s a secretive effort to privatize Oregon liquor sales and what it would mean for prices. We’re also looking at some of Portland’s pettiest gripes. Plus, does a City Council candidate even know what our City Hall looks like? Joining host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance (founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly food economy newsletter) and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: A mysterious duo is trying to get liquor privatization on the 2028 ballot [Stumptown Savings]  Radiolab Presents: Dolly Parton's America  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for  podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 26th episode: Rose City Comic Con Northwest Children's Theater - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets Stacked Piercing - take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 Montavilla Jazz Grand Central Bakery

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