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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>Property Rights, Communism &#038; When Cities Stop Functioning &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 5/27/26</title>
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	<title>Summer Selling, Smart Buying &#038; New Affordable Housing Options &#8211; Real Estate Insights on Newsmakers At Noon 5/26/26</title>
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	<title>No Sore Losers, No Excuses &#038; Fix the Basics &#8211; Newsmakers At Noon 5/21/26</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[&#x1f5f3;&#xfe0f; Today is Primary Election Day in Oregon! If you still have your ballot sitting on the counter — GET IT TURNED IN. We talked about growing signs of #PrimaryFatigue and why low turnout elections often produce the biggest long-term consequences. &#x1f4ca; We previewed what to watch for tonight as results begin rolling in across [&#8230;]]]></description>
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