Baristas Roast Mike Bennett, Drug Bags For Kids, and Wheeler Takes the Wheel

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why you might have seen picket lines in front of Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs Cafe, the Portland Public School District’s new anti-drug bags, and Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposal to take over every city bureau. Joining host Claudia Meza for this Friday’s news roundup are City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance, and our very own audio producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Artist Mike Bennett Took Over a Portland Cafe for His Whimsical Art Experience. Employees Weren’t Pleased [Oregonian] Portland School District Hands Out Drug Bags [Willamette Week] Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Weighs Seizing Control of All City Bureaus [Oregonian 🔒] Previous Episodes Mentioned: What a Portland Bridge Operator Does All Day What We Know About Portland’s Abandoned Buildings 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, Hey Portland , 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 .