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Experts say that disinformation has played a role in the increased partisan divide in the U.S., and was a major factor in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in early January.

In Marion County, Labor Day wildfires burned through Detroit, scorching most of the city. Detroit’s water system was destroyed and rebuilding has been tough. We speak with Detroit Mayor Jim Trett about the city’s future.

Multnomah County’s in-person voter outreach has been curtailed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Election Director Tim Scott says voter turnout is especially high.

This week we're talking with voters in Washington and Clackamas counties before Nov. 3, Election Day. They share their perspectives and how those inform the issues most important to them ahead of the election.

Women are leaving the workforce in much higher numbers than men in Oregon and across the country. We’ll talk about why and what the long-term consequences could be with Andrea Paluso, executive director of Family Forward Action.

Oregon State University researchers have developed a new method of measuring poverty across Oregon.

Craig Hill has been a TriMet bus driver for five years. He recorded an audio diary for “Think Out Loud” to provide a window into what it’s like for him to be at work during the coronavirus pandemic.

We hear from Randal Wyatt, the founder and executive director of Taking Ownership PDX about how he hopes this effort can empower Black homeowners.

When it comes to cooking large meals, experience is key. And few cooks have more experience than Chris Kimball, host of the PBS show America's Test Kitchen. In an annual tradition, Kimball shares his kitchen know-how with Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep. And all the questions came from our audience.

Diary of a Tired Black Man, an independent film about relationships between black men and women, is generating buzz within the African-American community. Its tagline: "Now it's black men's turn to exhale."