Happy New Year?
Season 2, Episode 5 - Happy New Year?
Portland Vibe Check with Author Donovan Scribes
Episode snapshot
Portland doesn’t just debate policy—we debate reality. Journalist Donovan Scribes joins me to break down his “Top 10 Takeaways” from a chaotic 2025, and we talk about how vibes (and media narratives) can drive big decisions on Measure 110, police budgets, and the so-called “doom loop”—plus what feels genuinely hopeful heading into 2026.
What we cover
Vibes vs. evidence: how hype forms, spreads, and becomes policy
Portland’s journalism landscape: where Donovan goes to get grounded and verify…
The skinny
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