Citizen Smith

In this insightful interview, Paul Bogdanich, who founded the website Stocks at a Glance in Portland, Oregon, offers his unique perspective on the stock market and politics.

Trump is free to run again for the presidency now that he was acquitted. And another Trump may seek a Senate seat -- Lara Trump. The CDC issued guidelines for teachers and in-classroom teaching. And China refuses to provide Covid data to WHO that could help identify its origin.

Trump's legal team will spend a few hours arguing his case using the First Amendment as a defense. Biden puts on hold a government mandate to sell Tik Tok. And an interview with Peter Weber, Executive Director of the Oregon School Activities Association, to discuss the start of football and other high school sports.

The Senate presents its case today in the impeachment trial of Trump, but the likely outcome will be to acquit without the necessary Republican votes. The WHO published its findings on the source of the coronavirus, sticking to the original theory of animal to human transmission-- but questions remain about its origin. And an interview with Tracy Hobbs of Oregon Antique Buyer to talk about the struggles of the antique business in Portland, Oregon during the pandemic.

The coronavirus is going to be with us for a long time, say experts, so we need to prepare for the new normal of living with this novel virus -- much like the flu. An inside look at the illegal kidney trade in Afghanistan, makes one glad to be living in America. And Made in America is a Biden executive order for government procurements, but it's more complicated than that. 

The Senate approved the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and House is ready to pass it through. It's Super Bowl weekend, and more than 22,000 fans are expected at the game. The wild ride of GameStop investors and players will make for a great Hollywood film. And an interview with a Portland, Oregon man who found meditation in his 50s, and it changed his life.

It's looking good for Americans to receive a $1,400 direct payment from a $1.9 trillion Covid stimulus package. Georgia's Republican freshman congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene may be removed from her committees for 'loony lies and conspiracy theories'. The U.S. Space Force prepares for space battles of the future. And a talk with Lindsey Quinn of Oregon Dog Rescue, which is busy working to find dogs their forever homes. 

Portland's public image and inner-city problems are making it a less desirable place to live -- but can it bounce back? The Covid relief package is being downsized by Republicans. Should NBA players get the coronavirus vaccine right away? The worldwide rollout of the vaccine is going to take years for some countries, while others could reach a majority by the end of the summer. 

Sharks are heading toward extinction if conservation measures aren't taken; the oldest woman in America passed away; and an interview with Sanne Stienstra, project manager of House Bill 2065, which will provide a much-needed overhaul of Oregon's recycling program.

As the impeachment trial in the Senate moves forward it's shaping up to be a waste of time as a majority vote is likely not going to happen because of a lack of Republican votes. Biden's executive orders to fight climate change is much-needed as the planet warms to it's highest levels in recorded history. And a Covid playbook is out -- and all businesses should follow it.