Get Real With Rick Dancer

Libby Montana, where people still talk, work together and solve Timber Management issues. It's not perfect but it may be an example of what's possible if we just talk. 

The world is finally asking questions about the past two years.

Some still think they have to call names and try to silence those who see it differently but they are in the minority which is probably why they lash out and stoop to such tactics. Let's talk about that. 

Oregon voters passed measure 110 a few years ago and the results, well, don't listen to me listen to Bill Lundun as he gives you the numbers.

Passage of this measure is one of the biggest questions I get from folks in Montana. They can't believe we approved it and as it turns out we shouldn't have.

Also a few of my own opinions on why we as a culture need to stop allowing culture, leaders and politicians to fear us into not asking hard questions.

Compton Family Wines talks wine with us and then Bait and Tackle Rob and I get into a conversation you are going to want to listen to. You may not agree but Oregon is worth it.

I think people are starving for real relationships. You know, the kind where you share your life and they share theirs? Let's talk about that and anything else that comes up in a conversation. 

People in Oregon will not soon forget the fires that ripped through much of the state Labor Day two years ago. Matt Hill from Douglas Timber Operators produced a series of video's showing what happened with the idea of understanding why. Tonight we show part two of this eight part series and discuss the response with some of those who were there that day.

When the city of Springfield surprised local businesses with a plan for a bunch of turnarounds, business owners did a little turnaround of their own. They fought hard and the city listened....but it's not over. This episode is about courage and being concerned enough to work your butt off to make change.

He never met his father and his mother died when he was 14. Imagine what happened  when a woman called him to say she was his sister. That's the tale that is as true as can be but will surprise and warm your heart.

Two years ago today Oregon was hit with the perfect storm that sent forest fires raging all over the northwest. A couple of women up the Mckenzie found away to bring green and life back to their neighbors.

And he was called "The Gentleman of the Senate" for a reason. Senator Mark Hatfield how we could use you right now.

On this episode:  Kim Stark shows us what's going around Oregon.  A Pacific Island event in Eugene, The Oregon State Fair and Bill Lundun has these stories: 1. Dead, burned trees are a problem.  2. Politicians say, “hey let’s make law-abiding citizen’s criminals!” 3. Do as I say, not as I do, because we’re the Government and we can tell you what to do. 4. When people say they want more gun control, what does THAT really mean?   And Compton Family Wines is ready for a big tasting this weekend. Tabitha joins us live.