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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 stay informed.
Grounded in the belief that local radio and local businesses matter, Newsmakers at Noon delivers thoughtful conversation without the spin.</description>
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	<title>Beyond the Ballot Box: Elections, Culture &#038; the Fight for America&#8217;s Future &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 11/5/26</title>
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	<title>JIMMY: A Story of Patriotism, Sacrifice &#038; Inspiration, Plus Oregon Headlines &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 10/29/26</title>
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	<title>Christine Drazan on School Closures, Academic Achievement &#038; Her Plan for Oregon &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 10/28/26</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[With Election Day just six days away, today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon featured an important conversation with Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan, along with a discussion about the future of the Polk County Fairgrounds and several issues affecting Oregon voters. Christine Drazan: Education, Accountability &#38; Oregon&#8217;s Future Christine Drazan joined Denise and Hunter to discuss [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With Election Day just six days away, today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon featured an important conversation with Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan, along with a discussion about the future of the Polk County Fairgrounds and several issues affecting Oregon voters. Christine Drazan: Education, Accountability &#38; Oregon&#8217;s Future Christine Drazan joined Denise and Hunter to discuss [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<description><![CDATA[Are Salem-Keizer school closure decisions being made with accurate information? And are taxpayers really going to save money? On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed back Kevin Jackson, a Cummings Elementary parent and community advocate, with significant new developments in the fight to keep the Keizer neighborhood school open. Kevin discussed a formal [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Are Salem-Keizer school closure decisions being made with accurate information? And are taxpayers really going to save money? On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed back Kevin Jackson, a Cummings Elementary parent and community a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are Salem-Keizer school closure decisions being made with accurate information? And are taxpayers really going to save money? On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed back Kevin Jackson, a Cummings Elementary parent and community advocate, with significant new developments in the fight to keep the Keizer neighborhood school open. Kevin discussed a formal [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are Salem-Keizer school closure decisions being made with accurate information? And are taxpayers really going to save money? On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed back Kevin Jackson, a Cummings Elementary parent and community advocate, with significant new developments in the fight to keep the Keizer neighborhood school open. Kevin discussed a formal [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Election Countdown, Oregon&#8217;s Governor Race &#038; Is France Heading Toward Another Revolution? &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon  10/26/26</title>
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	<title>Courage in Bend, Constitutional Freedoms &#038; Growing Unrest in France &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 10/22/26</title>
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	<title>Salem&#8217;s Election Countdown, the Fight Over School Closures &#038; Oregon&#8217;s Governor Race &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 10/21/26</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Election Day is getting closer, and the decisions being made in Salem and across Oregon will have a real impact on our communities! On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed Chris Cummings, candidate for Salem City Council Ward 8, to talk about his campaign, the issues facing Salem residents, and the final push [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Election Day is getting closer, and the decisions being made in Salem and across Oregon will have a real impact on our communities! On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed Chris Cummings, candidate for Salem City Council Ward 8, t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Election Day is getting closer, and the decisions being made in Salem and across Oregon will have a real impact on our communities! On today&#8217;s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcomed Chris Cummings, candidate for Salem City Council Ward 8, to talk about his campaign, the issues facing Salem residents, and the final push [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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