On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, the show kicks off with Rich Bailey, promoting the Winter Rod & Speed Show and dropping off 20 free tickets for listeners to win this week by stopping by the KYKN studios between 9 AM and 4 PM.
At 12:15, former Salem City Councilor Brad Nanke (Ward 3) joins Denise and Hunter for a thoughtful discussion on how city councils are meant to function—including whether councilors vote based on personal opinion or represent the city as a whole. Brad shares insight from his time on council, how he handled difficult votes, and why public input matters.
The conversation also covers the recent walkout by Ward 8 Councilor Varney, its implications for her ward, and broader questions around boards and commissions, including vetting processes, accountability, and how appointments are made.
The show then turns to state headlines, including a major voter-roll cleanup announcement following a lawsuit by Judicial Watch, and a lighter look at politics entering pop culture at the Golden Globe Awards.
