Newsmakers at Noon is a live, locally grounded talk radio show that tackles the stories shaping our communities, our state, and the nation—without the spin.Hosted by Denise and Hunter on KYKN, the show blends local accountability, state and national politics, and media analysis with candid conversation and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions.
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Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Editor at Large for Restoration News, and Chelly Bouferrache – “HoneyBadgerMom” on X – Restoration News contributor and citizen journalist, for a wide-ranging conversation about Portland politics, activism and the direction of the broader left. We revisited the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports, including the controversy […]
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon mixed some sad news with important conversations about Oregon’s kids, forests, education and the consequences of decades of public policy. We remembered two entertainment legends following news of their deaths: Dolly Parton at 80 and actor Tim Curry at 80. Denise described Dolly as perhaps the last universally loved celebrity –an […]
We began today’s Newsmakers at Noon on a sad note, remembering the legendary Dolly Parton following news of her passing. Her extraordinary music, unmistakable personality, generosity and enduring connection with generations of Americans leave behind an incredible legacy. Then we turned to another edition of Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller […]
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter covered a little bit of everything – from Oregon’s increasingly competitive governor’s race and the potential cost of universal health care to “hydro hogs,” Darth Vader, weed-smoking Baby Boomers and the growing number of dogs showing up where people eat. One Oregon story really got our attention: […]
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated National Radio Day—which Denise and Hunter still think should be an actual holiday! We also marked National Bacon Lovers Day, National Hawaiian Pizza Day (pineapple remains controversial) and World Mosquito Day. Our guests, Steve Kettering and Sheila Askov, joined us from the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors (K/SAS) as the organization celebrates […]
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, we welcomed Salem City Councilor Shane Matthews, representing Ward 3, for a conversation about city finances, affordable housing and what Salem should—and shouldn’t—do with valuable city-owned property. Councilor Matthews discussed his proposal to consider an alternative to liquidating city property to fund affordable housing, arguing that Salem should carefully consider […]
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon ranged from an Idaho coffee-shop controversy and the limits of free speech to election security, propaganda, forced technology and a little nostalgia for a time when everything didn’t require an app, password or monthly subscription. We dug into the controversy surrounding an Idaho café owner who kicked out a group of […]
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed nationally syndicated radio host, Newsmax host and bestselling author Todd Starnes to talk about his brand-new book, The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America and the Future of MAGA. At the heart of the conversation was Todd’s argument that America is entering a Golden Age—and what would have to happen […]
