Dangerous Rhetoric 122: Tara Faul & Chelly Bouferrache

For Episode 122, we were joined by Tara Faul and Chelly Bouferrache to discuss the situation on the ground in Portland, Oregon, which they have been documenting for many years as native Oregonians. We discussed their experiences as independent journalists and photographers, including facing threats and being assaulted for holding conservative viewpoints; the political climate; radical activists and criminals; widespread graffiti and human excrement; as well as the homelessness and drug addiction situation, specifically fentanyl. As always, we try and bring a little levity to these incredibly heavy topics. Chelly appeared on Episode 73 a few years ago, so we also recommend watching that conversation for a more in-depth look at her backstory if you haven’t yet, although some of that is covered here again.

Find Tara:

https://twitter.com/cocainemichelle

https://substack.com/@cocainemichelle

Find Chelly:

https://twitter.com/hunnybadgermom