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Locus Focus

Barbara Bernstein

Booking Overview

A weekly public-affairs interview program covering local government, policy, and topical civic issues, with interviews that include public officials and subject-matter voices. PR agencies could pitch elected officials, policy specialists, researchers, and advocates with direct expertise on issues affecting Portland or the broader public; booking difficulty appears low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.7k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@kboo.org

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Host

Barbara Bernstein - Portland-based environmental activist and host of KBOO's public-affairs program Locus Focus.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Public officials, policy specialists, and advocates with direct expertise on the issue being discussed.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed public office, Demonstrated expertise or advocacy on a public-policy issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Sameer Kanal - City Council And Local Government

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Local Government, Environmental Policy, Legislation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Locus Focus
:

Portland Public Schools Under Attack

November 02, 2026

A Look Inside City Council with Councilor Sameer Kanal

October 26, 2026

The Deceptive "Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act"

October 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Locus Focus?

Locus Focus is hosted by Barbara Bernstein. Its publicly listed email is podcast@kboo.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Locus Focus?

The publicly listed email for Locus Focus: podcast@kboo.org.

How many listeners does Locus Focus have?

Podseeker estimates Locus Focus reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Locus Focus?

Locus Focus typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Public officials, policy specialists, and advocates with direct expertise on the issue being discussed. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed public office; Demonstrated expertise or advocacy on a public-policy issue. Recent guests include Sameer Kanal.

How hard is it to get booked on Locus Focus?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Locus Focus cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Local Government, Environmental Policy, and Legislation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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