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Newsmakers at Noon is a live, locally focused talk show on KYKN that digs into the stories shaping Salem, Oregon, and the nation—with context, accountability, and straight talk.Hosted by Denise and H... more
FAQs about NEWSMAKERS at NOON:How many episodes does NEWSMAKERS at NOON have?The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.
June 03, 2026Community Connections, Religious Liberty & California’s Political Shake-Up – Newsmakers At Noon 6/3/26🏦 Guests Jane Lowery, Branch Manager of the Keizer branch of Willamette Valley Bank, and Daylee Howard, Community Engagement Officer, joined us to highlight upcoming community events and opportunities throughout the summer. 📅 Featured events included: 🎵 Keizer Rapids Park Summer Concert Series – Beginning July 18 and running through August 29, bringing live music, […]...more44minPlay
June 02, 2026Election Day, Public Safety & When Citizens Take Matters Into Their Own Hands – Newsmakers At Noon 6/2/26🗳️ Today is Election Day in California and several other states, and we took a look at a few of the high-profile races drawing national attention, including campaigns involving Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton. We discussed how these races may offer clues about voter sentiment heading into the 2026 midterm season. 📉 A new survey […]...more44minPlay
June 01, 2026Celebrating Community, Preserving History & Looking Toward November – Newsmakers At Noon 6/1/26Celebrating Community, Preserving History & Looking Toward November 🎙️ Guests: TJ Sullivan from Hagan Hamilton Insurance and Tom Fohn, Executive Director of the historic Elsinore Theatre, joined us to talk about Hagan Hamilton’s monthly Community Champions PSA program and the exciting lineup of events coming to one of Salem’s most beloved landmarks. 🎭 We spent […]...more44minPlay
May 28, 2026America at 250, Culture Shifts & Holding the Line – Newsmakers At Noon 5/28/26🎉 Today’s show opened with birthdays all around: 🎂 Happy Birthday Hunter! 🎭 Happy 100th Birthday to the historic Elsinore Theatre! And Happy Birthday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio! ⚾ Congratulations to our Mariners ticket winners: 🎟️ Molly – Saturday winner 🎟️ Jennifer – Sunday winner 🎙️ Guest: Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration […]...more44minPlay
May 28, 2026Property Rights, Communism & When Cities Stop Functioning – Newsmakers At Noon 5/27/26⚾ We kicked off the show with our latest Mariners ticket giveaway promotion before diving headfirst into some of the biggest policy and cultural debates happening right now. 🏠 One of the major discussions centered on growing concerns over private property rights and government overreach. We discussed a viral post outlining what critics say is […]...more44minPlay
May 26, 2026Summer Selling, Smart Buying & New Affordable Housing Options – Real Estate Insights on Newsmakers At Noon 5/26/26🏡 Today’s Real Estate Insights featured Amy McLeod from The McLeod Group/Keller Williams with a practical conversation about today’s housing market and what buyers and sellers need to know heading into summer. 📊 We started with the latest market stats and trends, looking at inventory, pricing, buyer behavior, and what current conditions are telling us […]...more44minPlay
May 22, 2026No Sore Losers, No Excuses & Fix the Basics – Newsmakers At Noon 5/21/26We opened today’s show discussing Salem Mayor Julie Hoy’s concession post — a gracious, classy message focused on gratitude and moving forward, notably without taking shots at opponents or escalating division. 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSDcvLX48/ 🤝 That led into a broader conversation about post-election behavior, party unity, and why conservatives and independents frustrated with Oregon’s direction cannot […]...more44minPlay
May 20, 2026The Primary Is Over — Now What? – Newsmakers At Noon 5/20/26🗳️ Oregon’s primary election is over, and today’s conversation focused on what happens next. A major theme throughout the show: “Remember in November.” We discussed how many voters viewed the gas tax referendum as a direct response to policies advanced by Governor Tina Kotek and the Democrat supermajority, and whether voters will carry that same […]...more44minPlay
May 20, 2026Election Day, TextGate & Oregon’s Political Crossroads – Newsmakers At Noon 5/19/26🗳️ Today is Primary Election Day in Oregon! If you still have your ballot sitting on the counter — GET IT TURNED IN. We talked about growing signs of #PrimaryFatigue and why low turnout elections often produce the biggest long-term consequences. 📊 We previewed what to watch for tonight as results begin rolling in across […]...more44minPlay
May 19, 2026Primary Day Eve, Mt. St. Helens & Oregon’s Political Crossroads – Newsmakers at Noon 5/18/26🗳️ Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Oregon — GET OUT AND VOTE! Ballots must be returned by tomorrow night. 📉 We discussed today’s ballot return numbers and concerns over low voter participation. 🌋 Today also marked Mt. St. Helens Day — 46 years since the eruption that changed the Pacific Northwest forever. We asked […]...more44minPlay
FAQs about NEWSMAKERS at NOON:How many episodes does NEWSMAKERS at NOON have?The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.