In this program, listeners hear about distance learning in higher education from the perspective of a small liberal arts university professor Bill Smaldone, professor of history at Willamette University. Molly Mayhead, professor emeritus from Western Oregon University facilitates the conversation.

In the 8th program of the "Invisible People Series", three service providers talk about their programs and how they help provide housing opportunities for people currently experiencing homelessness.  Ashley Hamilton, Arches Project; TJ Putman, Family Promise; and Nicole Utz, Salem Housing Authority talk about their programs, impacts of COVID-19, and policy initiatives they support to prevent even more people from losing their homes.

In the 8th program of the "Invisible People Series", three service providers talk about their programs and how they help provide housing opportunities for people currently experiencing homelessness.  Ashley Hamilton, Arches Project; TJ Putman, Family Promise; and Nicole Utz, Salem Housing Authority talk about their programs, impacts of COVID-19, and policy initiatives they support to prevent even more people from losing their homes.

On this Polk County Report, KMUZ talks with Carol McKiel, a representative of Monmouth for Justice. Monmouth for Justice, a new group of local activists, asks their town’s city council to create an ombudsman position that would review and resolve complaints about racism.

On this Polk County Report, KMUZ talks with Carol McKiel, a representative of Monmouth for Justice. Monmouth for Justice, a new group of local activists, asks their town’s city council to create an ombudsman position that would review and resolve complaints about racism.

Jason Brandt, Oregon Lodging and Restaurant Association, talks about new and continuing issues hotel/motel and restaurant/bar businesses are facing during the on-going pandemic.

Nate & Rochelle Rafn, owners of Rafn's Restaurant in downtown Salem, talk about how they're faring during the pandemic and their hopes for the future.

Jeremy Landers, Marion County Sheriff's Office, talks with Aileen Kaye about how the code enforcement division maintains the quality of life by enforcing code violations - everything from noise complaints, backyard burning, illegal target practice, junk car collections and more. They talk about the process - from when a complaint gets lodged to its final resolution.

In this Elephant in the Room segment, Ian Davidson, Board Chair of Cherriots, talks with Tom Ellis about mass transit as part of the solution to climate change. They also discuss how the Salem Area bus system is working during the pandemic.

Co-hosts Jan & Cindy discuss a Special Legislative Session: What’s behind the curtain? A look at Legislative Concepts being considered for an upcoming Special Session.  The special session is yet-to-be scheduled, but the hosts preview some of the issues likely to be considered.