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NEWSMAKERS at NOON
Newsmakers at Noon is a live, locally focused talk show on KYKN that digs into the stories shaping Salem, Oregon, and the nation—with context, accountability, and straight talk. Hosted by Denise and Hunter, the show blends local government, state and national politics, media analysis, and community issues, featuring guests who bring insight beyond the headlines. From city council decisions to national policy debates and global developments, the focus is on helping listeners think critically and…
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NEWSMAKERS at NOONOregon’s Election Countdown, Salem’s ICE Controversy & School Closures – Newsmakers At Noon 10/13/26
Election Day is just three weeks away, and there was plenty to talk about on today’s Newsmakers at Noon! Denise and Hunter kicked things off with the…
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Columbus Day, Rising Health Insurance Costs & What Oregonians Need to Know – Newsmakers At Noon 10/12/26
Happy Columbus Day! Denise and Hunter kicked off today’s Newsmakers at Noon with a little nostalgia, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the…
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Oregon’s Governor Race, Election Integrity, Faith & a Satanic Prayer at City Hall – Newsmakers At Noon 10/8/26
Two gubernatorial debates down, ballots about to arrive, and Oregon’s race for governor is attracting national attention! Today on Newsmakers at Noon…
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Salem’s Future, October Happenings & Oregon’s Election Countdown – Newsmakers At Noon 10/7/26
What’s really happening behind the scenes at Salem City Hall? What does Mayor Julie Hoy think about the decisions shaping Salem’s future? And with…
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Real Estate Insights: Where Have All the Buyers Gone? – Newsmakers At Noon 10/6/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, it was time for Real Estate Insights with two powerhouse pros: Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams and Elizabeth Smith…
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Election Countdown, Oregon’s Governor Race & the Great Gravy vs. Sauce Debate – Newsmakers At Noon 10/5/26
It’s Italian-American Heritage Month, and Denise celebrated the occasion in the most appropriate way possible – by making a pot of Italian gravy! Of…
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Oregon’s Big Debate, Voters at a Crossroads & a Little October Fun – Newsmakers At Noon 10/1/26
Happy October! Denise and Hunter kicked off the first day of the month with everything from International Coffee Day and pumpkin spice to the much more…
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Salem Seniors, a Deadlocked Governor’s Race, New Trains & One Very Fat Bear – Newsmakers At Noon 9/30/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, we started close to home with Steve Kettering, marketing manager at the South Salem Senior Center, and Douglas Meyer, who serves…
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Coffee, Campaigns, Halloween Memories &… Nightmare Sea Spiders? – Newsmakers At Noon 9/29/26
There may have been a little too much coffee involved in today’s Newsmakers at Noon – which seemed appropriate since it’s National Coffee Day. From…
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Health Insurance Changes, Salem’s Data Center Debate & the Cost-of-Living Reality Check – Newsmakers At Noon 9/28/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, TJ Sullivan of Hagan Hamilton Insurance joined us for our monthly Community Champions conversation, along with his guest Beth…
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Confronting America: Bill O’Reilly on Responsibility, Culture & the Legacy We Leave Behind – Newsmakers At Noon 9/24/26
It was a big day on Newsmakers at Noon as Denise spent the first half of the show one-on-one with Bill O’Reilly, talking about his new book, Confronting…
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$6 Diesel, 120 Days for Salem & Elks Supporting Military Families – Newsmakers At Noon 9/23/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, forget the polls for a minute; the number that got our attention was diesel over $6 a gallon. With oil around $91 a barrel, Denise…
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Real Estate Insights: Is Housing Broken – or Working Exactly as Designed? Newsmakers At Noon 9/22/26
Happy first day of fall! Today on Newsmakers at Noon, we welcomed Amy McLeod for Real Estate Insights, and the housing market gave us plenty to unpack beyond…
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Oregon at a Crossroads: Data Centers, Homelessness & 35 Years of Cascade Policy Institute – Newsmakers At Noon 9/21/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, John Charles, President and CEO of Cascade Policy Institute, joined us to talk about an organization that has spent 35 years…
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Constitution Day: Elections, Individual Rights & When Technology Gets It Wrong – Newsmakers At Noon 9/17/26
It was Constitution Day on Newsmakers at Noon, marking the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Thirty-nine delegates…
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Salem’s Future, Oregon’s Tight Governor’s Race & Sydney Sweeney Enters the Chat – Newsmakers At Noon 9/16/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon bounced from Salem City Hall and Oregon politics to family stories, tattoos and, somehow, Sydney Sweeney. At 12:30, Salem Mayor…
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Anna Munson on HD 19, Oregon’s Political Fight & the AI Question – Newsmakers At Noon 9/15/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Anna Munson, Republican candidate for Oregon House District 19, for a wide-ranging conversation about her background…
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Standing Alone, Protecting Privacy & Big Questions About Who We Trust – Newsmakers At Noon 9/14/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered a lot of ground, but much of the conversation came back to a common theme: trust in our institutions – and the…
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One Year Later: Charlie Kirk’s Legacy, Faith Over Fear & Remembering 9/11 – Newsmakers At Noon 9/10/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon was a show about legacy, remembrance and what remains after tragedy. Jeff Reynolds, Editor at Large at Restoration News, joined us…
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Data Centers, School Closures, Mail-In Ballots & a Jury Speaks Out – Newsmakers At Noon 9/9/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered several big Oregon stories, raising a common question: Are the systems we rely on actually working for the people they’re…
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Buying a Home in Today’s Market: Focus on the How, Not the What – Newsmakers At Noon 9/8/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon featured another edition of Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams and Elizabeth Smith of The…
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Campaign 2026, Pain at the Pump & A Little ’80s Reality Check – Newsmakers At Noon 9/3/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Angela Plowhead, Republican candidate for Oregon Senate District 10, for a wide-ranging conversation about why she’s…
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September in the Valley, Oregon’s Health Care Shift & the Race for Governor – Newsmakers At Noon 9/2/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jane Lowery and Daylee Howard from Willamette Valley Bank for our monthly Community Calendar. September is packed with…
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Oregon Schools, Public Safety & Nine Weeks to Election Day – Newsmakers At Noon 9/1/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon bounced from Oregon classrooms and highway safety to election season, big-city crime – and, yes, competitive parallel parking…
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Oregon’s Direction, Data Center Dollars & A Night for Life – Newsmakers At Noon 8/31/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from the first hint of fall and the return of football to some much bigger questions about Oregon’s future…
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Portland’s Leftward Push, Women’s Sports & What Comes Next – Newsmakers At Noon 8/27/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Editor at Large for Restoration News, and Chelly Bouferrache – “HoneyBadgerMom” on X –…
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Remembering Icons, Saving Owls & Giving Kids Hope – Newsmakers At Noon 8/26/26
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…
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Real Estate Insights – Why Homes Are Sitting – and What Sellers Need to Know Now – Newsmakers At Noon 8/25/26
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…
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Oregon Politics, Water-Shaming, Pot-Smoking Boomers & Dogs at Dinner – Newsmakers At Noon 8/24/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter covered a little bit of everything – from Oregon’s increasingly competitive governor’s race and the…
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Celebrating Radio, Sharing Our Stories & Demanding Accountability – Newsmakers At Noon 8/20/26
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…
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Salem’s Money Problems, Affordable Housing & More Taxes on the Horizon? – Newsmakers At Noon 8/19/26
Today on Newsmakers at Noon, we welcomed Salem City Councilor Shane Matthews, representing Ward 3, for a conversation about city finances, affordable housing…
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Vote With Your Wallet, Question the Narrative & Bring Back Old-School Tech – Newsmakers At Noon 8/18/26
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…
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Is This America’s Golden Age? Todd Starnes on Trump, MAGA & What Comes Next – Newsmakers At Noon 8/17/26
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…
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Mockery, Marxism & Mass Surveillance: Is This Really Where We Are? – Newsmakers At Noon 8/13/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News, for a lively conversation about socialism, surveillance, women’s sports…
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Oregon on Fire: Wildfires, Jobs & Questionable Priorities – Newsmakers At Noon 8/12/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon took a hard look at some of the stories raising questions about Oregon’s priorities—from a record-breaking wildfire season and a…
NEWSMAKERS at NOONReal Estate Insights: Why Waiting Could Cost You – Newsmakers At Noon 8/11/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon featured another edition of Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams, joined by Grant Eggleston…
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Oregon Reality Check: Schools, Surveillance, Data Centers & Women’s Sports – Newsmakers At Noon 8/10/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered a lot of ground—from a wonderful weekend celebrating the wedding of our friends Solomon Yue and Kerry McQuisten, to a recap…
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Newsmakers at Noon LIVE from the Polk County Fair! 8/6/26 Hour 2
We took Newsmakers at Noon on the road today, broadcasting LIVE from the Polk County Fair—and what a great day to be at the fair! We were joined by an…
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Newsmakers at Noon LIVE from the Polk County Fair! 8/6/26 Hour 1
We took Newsmakers at Noon on the road today, broadcasting LIVE from the Polk County Fair—and what a great day to be at the fair! We were joined by an…
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Salem at a Crossroads: Data Centers, Disorder & the Fight for Civic Leadership – Newsmakers At Noon 8/5/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from community events to contentious politics, beginning with Jane Lowery and Daylee Howard from Willamette…
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Escaping Communism, Defending Freedom: Solomon Yue’s American Story – Newsmakers At Noon 8/4/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed back Solomon Yue and Kerry McQuisten for a heartfelt and engaging conversation about Solomon’s new book…
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Data Centers, Public Safety & Preparing for an Uncertain Future – Newsmakers At Noon 8/3/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered two very different but equally important conversations: the future of economic development in Salem and the growing…
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Leadership, Accountability & Oregon’s Crossroads – Newsmakers At Noon 7/30/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon focused on leadership, accountability, and the consequences of public policy—from pandemic decisions and public safety to…
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Salem’s Data Center Debate, Fauci Under Fire & The Future of Women’s Sports – Newsmakers At Noon 7/29/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered a wide range of stories spanning local government, national politics, and the ongoing debate over fairness in…
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Real Estate Insights: Smart Sellers Win Today’s Market – Newsmakers At Noon 7/28/26
Today’s Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams focused on what today’s housing market is telling both buyers and…
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Smoke, Spending & When Do Voters Say Enough? – Newsmakers At Noon 7/27/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon tackled a wide range of stories highlighting public policy, public safety, and accountability across the Pacific Northwest…
NEWSMAKERS at NOONAI, Hollywood & the Price of Progress – Newsmakers At Noon 7/23/26
On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor of Restoration News, joined us to examine the stories driving today’s headlines—from…
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Oregon at a Crossroads: Fire Risk, Public Policy & Bold Faith – Newsmakers At Noon 7/22/26
On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, we explored several stories raising important questions about Oregon’s future—from wildfire preparedness and…
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Honoring Heroes, Serving Oregon & Looking Beyond the Headlines – Newsmakers At Noon 7/21/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated service, sacrifice, and civic responsibility while tackling a few of the issues making headlines across Oregon. Our…
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Moon Landings, Oregon Headlines & A Weekend in Seattle – Newsmakers At Noon 7/20/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon mixed history, current events, and personal observations, covering everything from the Apollo 11 Moon landing to Oregon…
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Wildfire Smoke, Drug Prices & Taking Responsibility – Newsmakers At Noon 7/16/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from smoky skies over the Willamette Valley to healthcare policy, public safety, and the difficult choices…
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Salem’s Future, Smarter Priorities & When Ridicule Has a Purpose – Newsmakers At Noon 7/15/26
On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Salem Mayor Julie Hoy joined us to discuss some of the biggest issues shaping the city’s future—from homelessness…
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Real Estate Insights: Finding Opportunity in Today’s Housing Market – Newsmakers At Noon 7/14/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group at Keller Williams for our monthly Real Estate Insights segment. Joining Amy was…
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FreedomFest 2026: The Future of Liberty, Hollywood & the Conservative Movement – Newsmakers At Noon 7/9/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News, joining us live from FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas, where thousands…
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Toxic Empathy, Oregon’s Economy & The Hope Dealer – Newsmakers At Noon 7/8/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from Oregon’s economic challenges and community news to a thought-provoking conversation on Christian…
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Flock Cameras: Public Safety vs. Privacy – Newsmakers At Noon 7/7/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon explored one of the most controversial law enforcement technologies in America: Flock Safety automated license plate reader…
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America 250, Community Champions & Oregon’s Biggest Headlines – Newsmakers At Noon 7/6/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated America, highlighted an incredible local nonprofit, and tackled some of Oregon’s top headlines. We welcomed…
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From Mao’s China to the American Dream: Solomon Yue’s Incredible Journey – Newsmakers At Noon 7/2/26
Today’s Newsmakers at Noon proved that live radio is all about being flexible! Our guests, Solomon Yue and Kerry McQuisten, joined us live while sitting…
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SCOTUS, Community Updates & the Stories Shaping Oregon – Newsmakers at Noon 7/1/26
Today’s program kicked off with Jane Lowery and Daylee Howard from Willamette Valley Bank, who joined us for our monthly KYKN Community Calendar update…
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Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod – Newsmakers At Noon 6/30/26
🏡 Today Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams joined us for another edition of Real Estate Insights, breaking down what’s happening in today’s…