Running On Air

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KBOO's Daily Roundtable with the City Council Candidates in YOUR District

Portlanders have a lot on their plate this election – a new form of government to elect leaders to, and a new style of voting – ranked choice. There's a lot of candidates to know before going to your ballot – that's where Running On Air comes in.

Every weekday, we'll be sitting down with the candidates in your district, learning more about them and their policy ideas. It'll be a roundtable discussion with a handful of candidates each episode, hosted by some of your favorite KBOO personalities. We'll base the topics of conversation on what our listeners said they care about most on our Election Agenda Survey.

Our advice? Focus in on the candidates and episodes that are about where YOU live and get to know who will be on your ballot. 

Monday - District 1

Tuesday - District 2

Wednesday - District 3

Thursday - District 4

Friday - Mayor

Find your district here.

Have questions for candidates? Email us at runningonair@kboo.org, or call the airroom during the show at 503-231-8187

Meet the hosts of Running On Air here!

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Running On Air: D1, E5 - Clove and Tern

Airs at: Mon, 10/21/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 1 candidates Cayle Tern and Doug Clove sit down with KBOO's Annette Newell to discuss new opportunities for East Portland, insiders vs. outsiders in the race, and the new system of government.  Read more

Running On Air: Host Reflections

Airs at: Fri, 10/18/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, hosts of Running On Air Cory Elia, Annette Newell, Lanita Duke and Althea Billings talk about their experience with hosting the program for the past two months. They take your questions and reflect on the trends they've seen from this s... Read more

Running On Air: REBROADCAST D4, E1 - Freeman, Lykins and Vltavín

Airs at: Thu, 10/17/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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  This episode of Running On Air is a special rebroadcast of our sit down with Portland District 4 candidates Lisa Freeman, Andra Vltavín and Chad Lykins. KBOO's Barbara Bernstein hosts, and talks with the candidates about why they've decided to run for office, chess metap... Read more

Running On Air: D3, E7 - DeMelo, Hilton and Otero

Airs at: Wed, 10/16/2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 3 candidates Cristal Otero, Daniel DeMelo and Patrick Hilton join KBOO's Althea Billings to talk creative solutions to the homelessness crisis, sustaining strong communities, and bikes, bikes, bikes! Read more

Running On Air: D2, E7 - Pettyjohnblue and Tasini

Airs at: Tue, 10/15/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 2 candidates Jonathan Tasini and Antonio Pettyjohnblue join KBOO's Althea Billings to talk about the issues North/Northeast Portland is facing, bringing a broader vision to Portland government and the race so far.  Read more

Running On Air: REBROADCAST D1, E1: Hayes, Routh and Salazar

Airs at: Mon, 10/14/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  This episode of Running On Air is a special rebroadcast of our sit down with Portland District 1 candidates Terrence Hayes, Steph Routh and Deian Salazar.  KBOO's Reed Johnson spoke with this candidates about finding the humanity in policing, East Portland's biggest opp... Read more

Running On Air: Mayor, E7 - As-Salaam and Nasset

Airs at: Fri, 10/11/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland Mayoral Candidates BeUtee As-Salaam and Sharon Nasset join KBOO's Lanita Duke to talk about confronting Portland problems, bridging the new government structure, and the race so far.  Read more

Running On Air: D4, E6 - Alfone and Doyle

Airs at: Thu, 10/10/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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  On this episode, Portland District 4 candidates Joe Alfone and Kelly Doyle join KBOO's Lisa Loving to discuss bringing the vibes (and horses?) back to Portland, building connections between Portlanders and being "too old to be a virgin at anything." Read more

Running On Air: D3, E6 - Conley and Sweeney

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 3 candidates Brian Conley and John Sweeney sit down with KBOO's Cory Elia to discuss the problems facing SouthEast Portland, ambitions for the new form of government, and the race so far.  Read more

Running On Air: D2E6 - Kanal and Sachs

Airs at: Tue, 10/08/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 2 candidates Sameer Kanal and Sam Sachs join KBOO's Barbara Bernstein to discuss district representation for North/Northeast Portland, confronting climate challenges, and the race so far.    Read more