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Governor Kate Brown follows Multnomah County in ordering another period of mask mandates for the state as unvaccinated patients contract the Delta variant of Covid and fill hospital beds. And on and on it goes. The mask mandate could last into the New Year.

Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury issued mask indoor requirements for all citizens. She also announced that a telephone number and internet site will be set up for neighbors to report on neighbors not wearing one. A fine of up to $1,000 then can be administered. Isn't that nice!

The Olympic games have come to an end, as have the torrent of commercials. But an exceptional job by Japan given the Covid obstacles. Next up China and the winter Olympics. Actor Chris Levine joins the show to talk about the career of an actor working his way up the ladder and discusses his latest movie "Bad Bones" shot in Alaska.

China, like America and other countries, is dealing with an outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus. An interview with an expat living and working in Guiyang, Guizhou, China, provides an update on what's going on there.

President Biden is pushing to phase out gas cars with half of all cars sold being electric by 2030. It's a push that should have begun 20 years ago -- better late than never. Some school districts across the country are starting to mandate mask wearing in the classroom, challenging state laws.

Governor Kate Brown has directed school districts state-wide to enforce a mask mandate this fall, which doesn't sit well with some superintendents who feel the districts should make these decisions. New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces possible impeachment for alleged sexual harassment -- and another one bites the dust! 

Street racing is an ongoing issue in the city of Portland. It happens everyday in the early morning hours as are drivers dangerously speeding down roads. First hand experience has taught this host to look both ways and walk carefully across the streets. It's time for more police enforcement! Where are city leaders like former Mayor Bud Clark?

From swimmers to divers, track runners to equestrian riders The Olympic athletes are great to watch and inspirational!

Greg Haller, Executive Director of Pacific Rivers, talks about the "River Democracy Act", legislation introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden to protect 4,700 miles of wild rivers in Oregon. And guest Trey Carskadon shares highlights of the Northwest Food Show at the Portland Exposition Center being held this Sunday and Monday.

Simone Biles was a champion gymnast who should have retired after her first Olympics. Too much physical and mental strain is involved in her sport and that caught up with her. It's a lesson for other Olympic champions to learn from -- especially in gymnastics.