# Moda Center's Funding Fight Continues, PCC’s Ethics Scandal, and Listeners Weigh In

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Published: 2026-06-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We're talking about the latest concerning public funding for the Moda Center, as well as the state ethics investigation into former PCC president Adrien Bennings. Plus, we’re diving into the mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President [Portland Mercury] What's Next for the Moda Center? Get More Facts [porltand.gov] Rip City, Not Rip Off 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health

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