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2025 / 2026 Vibe check with Author Donovan Scribes

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Mike Schmidt
Jan 18, 2026
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Portland doesn’t just debate policy—we debate reality. Local author 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 h…

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