# Why No One Is Happy With the Moda Deal. Plus, Preschool for All’s Uncertain Future and Listener Maibag

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Podcast: [City Cast Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-portland-5822554)
Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:00+00:00
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We're talking about the latest in the ongoing Moda Center negotiations, and why Preschool for All might need fewer seats in the coming year. Plus, we’re diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: 2 Pacific Northwest spots rank among the most dangerous in the U.S [Oregonian] Top Blazers official trashes Portland’s draft term sheet: ‘If they don’t want us, then that’s fine’ [Oregonian] With Blazers arena deal teetering, county leaders eye big changes to Moda Center funding [Oregonian] Preschool for All Needs 3,000 Fewer Seats Than Expected [Willamette Week]   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 July 23rd episode: Oregon Ballet Theatre PaintCare

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