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, E4 - Allen and Sands

Airs at: Mon, 10/07/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 1 candidates Joe Allen and Mike Sands join KBOO's Annette Newell to discuss the biggest problems facing East Portland, the new system of government, and the race so far.  Read more

Running On Air: Mayor E6, Carmen Rubio

Airs at: Fri, 10/04/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland Mayoral candidate and City Commissioner Carmen Rubio sits down with KBOO's Annette Newell to discuss her journey through city government, her policy record, and the new system of city government.   Read more

Running On Air: D4, E5 - Green and Thompson

Airs at: Thu, 10/03/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 4 candidates Mitch Green and Ciatta Thompson sit down with KBOO's Lisa Loving to discuss the problems facing District 4, affordability, climate crisis related dangers, and the race so far.  Related links:  https://mi... Read more

Running On Air: D3, E5 - Novick, Pham and Zak

Airs at: Wed, 10/02/2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 3 Candidates Steve Novick, Luke Zak and Heart Free Pham join KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss the climate crisis, building with hemp, reducing gun violence, and the relative importance of tourism to the city.  Relate... Read more

Running On Air: D2, E5 - Mespelt and Ryan

Airs at: Tue, 10/01/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 2 candidates Will Mespelt, and Commissioner Dan Ryan  join KBOO's Althea Billings to talk about the new form of city government, tackling the climate problems facing our city and the race so far.  Related links:  htt... Read more

Running On Air: Mayor, E5 - Leake and O'Callaghan

Airs at: Mon, 09/30/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland Mayoral candidates Mike O'Callaghan and Josh Leake sit down with KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss their bids for mayor. We talk about a surcharge for cigarette butts, Germany's approach to homeless shelters and more. Related ... Read more

Running On Air: Mayor, E4: Keith Wilson

Airs at: Fri, 09/27/2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland Mayoral candidate Keith Wilson sits down with KBOO's LaNita Duke to talk about the new role of the mayor, plans to end unsheltered homelessness on Portland streets, and the race so far.  Related links:  https://www.keithwilso... Read more

Running On Air: D4, E4 - DiNapoli and Zimmerman

Airs at: Thu, 09/26/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 4 candidates Mike DiNapoli and Eric Zimmerman join KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss additional police intervention in city problems, plans to revitalize downtown (Free parking? Fareless TriMet? Artsy pop-ups?) and the... Read more

Running On Air: D3, E4 - Beirwagen, Hathaway-Saner and Knab

Airs at: Wed, 09/25/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 3 candidates Philippe Knab, Melodie Beirwagen and Theo Hathaway-Saner sit down with KBOO's Don Merrill to discuss the needs of Southeast Portland, the new system of government, and the race so far.  Related links:  h... Read more

Running On Air: D2, E4 - Armstrong, Kitchin and Streib

Airs at: Tue, 09/24/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 2 candidates Laura Streib, James Armstrong and Debbie Kitchin join KBOO's Althea Billings to talk about the main issues they see facing North/Northeast Portland, the role that small businesses play in our city and the ... Read more