Straight Talk

From 1982 to 1999, Norm Johnson was a kicker in the NFL. He played for the Seattle Seahawks for eight years, then Altanta, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. During his career, he was a two-time Pro Bowler and All Pro, and helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl XXX in the 1995-96 season. It’s been years since he has played, yet he is still #10 on the NFL’s list of all team leading scorers.

Now Norm is in business with partner Neal Nilsen, and the two have created 12 Man Pale Ale. The beer has taken off after its December 2013 release by Dick's Brewing Co., and is a well-balanced pale ale at 4.5% ABV that everyone can drink and enjoy as and For the Fan.

Join us as we talk to Norm about the process of concept to market on this exciting venture.

Lary Coppola is a political pundit, Press/CEO of Wet Apple Media, and former Mayor of Port Orchard. Listen in as he guest co-hosts and weighs in about county commissioner, legislative, and other political candidates in the upcoming race.

Who's worth your vote?What should a candidate bring to the table in a 21st century economy?

Join the conversation!

Reports that a Russian hacking ring had stolen more than a billion online credentials sent Internet users scrambling to reset their passwords. Community Health Systems, which operates 206 hospitals across the United States, announced on Monday that hackers recently broke into its computers and stole data on 4.5 million patients.

Are we safe?What does the future hold?How can we protect our data?

Brian Morkert, nationally respected Founder and President of AuditWest, an IT Risk and Compliance firm, gives us the scoop on the state of the industry and ways to stay one step ahead.

Several Bainbridge Island residents have opposed a controversial shopping development planned at High School Road and Highway 305. Protesters are against cutting the 800 trees necessary to build, and have held a boycott pledge, candlelight vigils, demonstrations, and a Bainbridge High School graduate grabbed national headlines by sitting on a platform in an evergreen tree in protest.

Ohio-based developer Visconsi received approval to begin clear cutting the land earlier this month, marking the first step towards construction of a 62,000-square-foot shopping center to include a Bartell Drugs, restaurants, a Key Bank branch, and professional services and health care facilities.

Opponents claim Bainbridge has enough shopping, and the rural nature of the island is being overrun by corporate interests that threaten long term local businesses. Supporters say private property owners who comply with the legal process have the right to develop their land as they please, and more businesses drive competition, more options, and lower prices.

On August 20, the process of cutting the trees began - but the debate continues. Join us as we discuss pros and cons, as well as what happens now.

Stories of elder patient discrimination or poor treatment, and strategies for better equipping patients to advocate for quality healthcare.

After years at JP Morgan Chase, Charrise Gordon embarks upon a longtime dream of starting her own nationally-based professional mobile bartending service - Toast.

Michael Strube, Pres/CEO of Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and previous candidate for Bremerton City Council, District 3, shares his thoughts about Bremerton.

Lary Coppola, Pres/CEO of Wet Apple Media and former Mayor of Port Orchard shares his thoughts about the ongoing legal battle between Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office and Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club.

Kathryn Simpson, retired School Board Director for South Kitsap School District, discusses education, surviving cancer, and life lessons.