🎙️ Guest: Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment, joined us for a deep dive into what’s really driving rising healthcare costs in America. 🔗 https://www.americancommitment.org/ Kerpen made the case that big insurance companies are a major force behind skyrocketing healthcare costs—not just through their business practices, but through political influence and ongoing demands for taxpayer […]

We kicked things off with today’s observances—National Tea Day, National Surprise Drug Test Day (timing noted…), National Loch Ness Monster Day (still not convinced), and National Library Workers Day—a good reminder to appreciate the people who keep our communities informed. 📜 This Day in History (quick hits):From the founding of Rome (753 BC) to Texas’ […]

🎙️ Guest: Tina Musshorn joined us to preview an upcoming Republican Governor Primary Forum hosted by the Polk County Republican Women’s Club. 📅 April 23, 2026 | 6 PM 📍 Polk County Fairgrounds, Building B – Rickreall, Oregon This free, public meet-and-greet event will allow gubernatorial candidates Rep. Ed Diehl, Commissioner Danielle Bethell, and David […]

Today’s show focused on self-sufficiency and preparedness—not fear-based, but practical, realistic planning for the kinds of disruptions Oregon families are most likely to face. 🗳️ We also noted that top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates are set to debate in Hillsboro this week, as the race continues to take shape. 📉 Meanwhile, Oregon’s unemployment rate remains […]

🎙️ Guest: Nick Hill, Marion Polk First PAC, joined us with key updates on the City of Salem elections—breaking down what voters should be watching and how the races are shaping up. We discussed recent developments and growing attention around a controversial post dubbed “the map that will destroy Portland,” raising serious questions about urban […]

🏡 Today’s Real Estate Insights featured Amy McLeod with The McLeod Group at Keller Williams and Elizabeth Smith with The Smith Mortgage Team—bringing straight talk about today’s housing market. 💰 Elizabeth kicked things off with the latest on mortgage trends, including an important reminder: a job change doesn’t automatically disqualify you from buying a home. […]

We kicked off with a reminder that Newsmakers at Noon is available on all your favorite streaming platforms, and KYKN daily news can be found on Rumble. Have a tip or comment? Email us at [email protected]. We also marked National Thomas Jefferson Day, reflecting on leadership, liberty, and the enduring principles that continue to shape […]

We kicked things off with This Day in History, noting Captain James Cook’s discovery of Botany Bay in 1770—and yes, Hunter has a family connection! 🎬 Denise shared a review of “Project Hail Mary”—a beautiful, big-screen experience that lives up to the book. Strong recommendation: go see it. 📉 Back here at home, a new […]

🎙️ Guest: Michelle from Powerland Heritage Park joined us to promote their upcoming Volunteer Fair on April 11th. With multiple museums on-site, they’re looking for volunteers of all kinds to help preserve history and support the community. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events/volunteer-faire-at-powerland-heritage-park 🎟️ Get tickets: https://www.halfpriceoregon.com/ 🏛️ Guest: Salem Mayor Julie Hoy provided updates on city […]

Today’s show opened with a troubling local story out of Salem’s Riverfront Park, where a mother warned others about a man taking an unusual interest in her young daughter. The conversation centered on the importance of trusting parental instincts and protecting children—while also addressing the backlash she received online. We discussed what happens when society […]