Reporter Sophie Peel on Breaking the Fagan Scandal and Republican Walkouts

Today we’re talking about the dramatic, sudden fall of Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, plus the no-show shenanigans that stopped work at the state Legislature this week. Joining lead producer John Notarianni for our weekly news roundtable is the reporter who broke the news of the Fagan scandal, Willamette Week’s Sophie Peel , as well as our very own audio producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories discussed in today’s episode: Up in smoke: the rise and fall of Shemia Fagan [Willamette Week] Republican senators walk from Oregon Capitol, as vote on contentious abortion bill nears [OPB] Oregon Republicans are subverting democracy by running away. Again. [Vox] 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 . Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .