Citizen Smith

It's not easy knowing when to step down from a long career and how to start over. But Baby Boomers are all facing these challenges in their later working lives, but fear not, these are times of new beginnings and rewards. Also, an interview with Dr. Scott Wiener, a psychiatrist based in the Northwest, who is using genetic analysis to recognize and overcome mental health issues.

On Today's show Alka Chandna, VP of Laboratory Investigations for PETA, talks about the organizations claims that there has been ongoing mistreatment of animals at the Oregon Health and Science University. Also, today marks one year of living in a pandemic world for this Citizen. And masks are now mandatory in airports under new executive orders by Biden. And a new alcohol study says one drink a day is bad for the heart.

Joseph Biden fulfills his life-long quest to be the U.S. President As Joseph Biden is sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States, Kamala Harris also makes history as the first woman Vice President. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes one final action condemning China of 'genocide' against Uighurs. And an interview with Melissa Spann, Chief Clinical Officer of Monte Nido, discussing the growing problem of people with eating disorders, and the opening of a new Monte Nido treatment center in Portland, Oregon.

As rioters get rounded up by the FBI, they point their fingers at President Trump for their actions. Can their words be used against the President in an impeachment trial? And an interview with realtor Leia Carlton, co-owner of Portland's Alternative Realtors, as we discuss what's going on in the real estate market.

The Senate is proceeding with the impeachment trial of President Trump; President-elect Biden will offer his detailed plan for the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and financial relief plan; and an interview with David Coelho, who discusses his family's winery business in Oregon and challenges the industry faces during the pandemic.

The House is rushing through the vote for impeachment of Trump; several Democrats contracted the coronavirus during the capitol riot, which was likely a super spreader event; the Covid vaccine rollout is now being distributed for 65 and older citizens; and a look at the financial forecast for 2021 with CEO Mark Gaskill of MKG Financial Group in Portland, Oregon.

President Trump faces a second impeachment with a draft article by House Democrats accusing him of "Inciting insurrection". An interview with Mike Marshall, Executive Director of Oregon Recovers, to talk about Oregon's drug and alcohol addiction problem, and a bill being introduced that would increase tax on liquor and beer to pay for recovery centers. 

A look back at the rioting at the Capitol. Democrats seek to impeach Trump. And the death Neil Sheehan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and reporter of the Pentagon Papers, and the riveting interview he gave to the New York Times about the story behind the story of one of America's greatest journalistic works.

Republicans on the verge of losing Georgia's runoff of its two Senate seats, giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress. Trump stages a rally against the election results as Republicans seek to invalidate three certification electors in battleground states. Also staying fit healthy in 2021 with help from new dietary guidelines by the federal government.

The Covid vaccine -- a half dose may be as effective as the prescribed full dose. Nancy Pelosi wins fourth term as Speaker of the House. Trump pushes Georgia Secretary of State to change vote count -- to no avail. And as the push is on for diversity in the workplace and other sectors in America, white men are confronted with new challenges.