KXL-Beyond The Headlines

James "Murr" Murray from TLC's Practical Jokers authors a book; Portland Native American Youth Center; Grae Drake Wonder Woman 1984; OR Senator Peter Courtney says goodbye and farewell to a half dozen lawmakers moving on

KXL's Brett Reckamp goes in-depth with Dale Emanuel with Goodwill on the crazy year that was and more. Dale talks about the challenges the non-profit has been able to overcome in 2020 and all the thousands of people they have been able to serve. Plus, how they have grown their digital footprint and services to allow people to donate and purchase items online from all over the country

750 The Game and BFT's John Canzano on the Supreme Court taking up the case on whether to allow college athletes to negotiate their own endorsement deals and make money; AAA's Marie Dodds on a very odd holiday travel forecast; KINK & Metro's Peggy La Point on "Pre-cycling" - and getting ready to recycle around Christmas

KXL's Brett Reckamp goes in-depth again with the inspirational Major Bob Lloyd from the Cascade Division of the Salvation Army serving the greater Portland Metro Area about all the ways they are serving the community and trying to Rescue Christmas; KXL Real Estate Expert Rick Sadle talks about the Portland real estate market and the process of not only selling homes, but buying and all those goes into the process

Judi Croft with SAIF checks in with the latest on keeping people safe in the workplace during the pandemic - she says everything has changed for employers; Pandemic fatigue is being felt by front line workers who are struggling to hang on - Mental Health America CEO; Festa Italiana President Ed Ferrero on the festival and online event Christmas in Italy featuring the Portland Opera

Washington County 17-year-old CJ Bonneville is battling Pectus Excavatum - a sunken chest condition. CJ's life and his family's lives have been turned upside down in a hurry; Christmas light professional installer Ryan Milly with Confidence Lighting says they are buried this year; The Salvation Army's Major Bob Lloyd shares some stories on trying to rescue Christmas during this year of Covid

Gresham Mayor Elect Travis Stovall; Boeing FAA 737 MAX clearance; Lawn Starter dot com on OR recycling, leaves and disposable masks; Celebrity chef couple Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin on relationships and "The Good Fight"; Brian Westbrook on 5G; Movie critic Grae Drake on Chick Fight & Mank

Online shopping discussion and forecast in this pandemic world with Sara Skirball; Protection from porch pirates ripping off packages with Jalesa Campbell with Safety Dot Com; Celebrity Chef Millie Peartree giving back; Sprit of 77 Sports Bar GM on dealing with no fans during Blazer season

We hear from the pastor of St. Andre Bessette Father Tom Gaughan about damage to his church after vandals break windows and do other things to the building - Father Tom says they will not be able to continue their ministry of feeding the poor and helping homeless people until the damage is repaired; Beaverton Mayor Elect Lacey Beaty the morning after her win; 2 Sea Turtles found in Lincoln City

More coverage of local races ahead of the 2020 election - Gresham Mayor, Portland Mayor, Secretary of State, Washington Governor; Annie Duke - former pro poker player and current decision expert and public speaker - goes in-depth with Brett Reckamp on her new book:  "How to Decide - Simple Tools for Making Better Choices"