Salem police officer Mark Jantz talks about ways to limit opportunities to be a crime victim this holiday season. He addresses porch theft, car break-ins, and personal safety.

Bob Rossi and Chuck Wynns discuss Labor History for November with an emphasis on the Northwest.

Bob Rossi interviews the President of the Oregon Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers about current conditions and the future of the Labor.

Advocate, Lynelle Wilcox, describes action taken at Salem City Council meeting concerning the proposed "sit lie" ordinance. The proposed ordinance had 3 parts: prohibiting sitting or lying on a city bench between 7am-9pm, erecting structures (e.g. tents) and leaving personal property on city sidewalks.

Bob 'Berto' Rossi interviews Vincent Blanco of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Locals 2277 & 3922 from Portland Community College to talk about negoations and other topics.

A quick trip to the coast  to visit Corvus Landing Farm yielded an insightful conversation on the role of the community in the success of a farm and how a small-scale farm in the town of Neskowin contributes to local economic resiliency.

Vanessa Nordyke was recently appointed to a council seat in Ward 7, replacing Sally Cook. Nordyke speaks to her perspective on issues important to her ward and the city of Salem at large, including homelessness and mental health.

James Riddle and Sarah Webb, Marion County Veterans' Service Office, talk about types of services and who are eligible for services in Marion County.

Emma Ronai-Durning from the Rural Organizing Project (ROP) discusses ROP's mission and its new podcast series "Rural Roots Rising." The purpose of the series is to inform listeners about organizing efforts in rural areas and sharing it with community radio stations throughout the state. KMUZ will air the 13 monthly episodes on Third Thursdays. Podcasts can be downloaded at RuralRootsRising.org.