Toll scenarios are out for the Metro and they cover their bases. Jim Redden's Wheels. Dana Hayes from the Westside Papers and science says this is the happiest Christmas song

Net Neutrality goes down and we're sad. Disney buys Fox and we're sad. Science says the flu hits guys harder than girls and we're vindicated.

Net Neutrality goes down and we're sad. Disney buys Fox and we're sad. Science says the flu hits guys harder than girls and we're vindicated.

Toll scenarios are out for the Metro and they cover their bases. Jim Redden's Wheels. Dana Hayes from the Westside Papers and science says this is the happiest Christmas song

We get to chat with Natasha from KOIN 6 weather about the potential *snow* in the forecast. It's a big deal. Remember last year? HUGE deal. Madeline gives her ultra-fancy driving tips for freezing weather (she may be from LA but she's got Alaskan street cred). It's the Winter Solstice! Have yourself a solo little solstice!

LA is on fire so we head to the City of Angels with Jim Roope for an update. Time Magazine named the Silence Breakers as person of the year and an Oregon State Senator was named in the article. We learn the origin story of Michael Herrington and *spoilers* they're $1 at Applebee's right now.

What are YOU doing to combat "Porch Pirates"? We talk to Beaverton PD Officer Mike Rowe about prevention, reaction, and what's going on to stop this holiday phenomenon. Top 5 places in Oregon tagged on Instagram may not be what you expect... AND we have a lively debate on *controversial* Christmas Movies. GREMLINS IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!

LA is on fire so we head to the City of Angels with Jim Roope for an update. Time Magazine named the Silence Breakers as person of the year and an Oregon State Senator was named in the article. We learn the origin story of Michael Herrington and *spoilers* they're $1 at Applebee's right now.

Dear Santa,

On this episode of Afternoon Northwest I want John Schrag, and Dana Haynes, and Ron Callan talking about Diego Valeri, and a Cheesy Wedding Cake, and, and, Marshmallows. This Episode is a dream come true!

I'm Sorry I Listened to Afternoon Northwest Without You. Moments before we went on air Willie Taggert announced he's leaving U of O to coach football in Florida, so we get the hot take from Ron Callan... and we go into overtime with our sports insider to discuss the ban on Russia from the Winter Olympics.VANCOUVER, WA IS THE HIPPEST TOWN IN AMERICA!!! We talk to Mayor Tim Leavitt about this and what he's planning after his last term ends in about 30 days. Do you own a brewery? Do you want to? Nick Snead from Madras has an appealing proposal for you. Dilly Dilly and crack open and IPBey - IT'S ANW!!