Music Millenium’s AI Backlash, State Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional, Plus Mailbag!
We’re talking about how AI landed a beloved local record store in hot water and why our state’s abortion coverage law is being ruled unconstitutional. Plus, we're also diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and our very own senior producer, Rachel Monahan.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Music Millennium Cancels Listening Party After AI Backlash [Willamette Week]
- Oregon abortion coverage law ruled unconstitutional [Oregonian]
- Federal court rules Oregon law requiring insurance to cover abortion, contraception unconstitutional [OPB]
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