On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Hunter and Mike Allegre open the show by remembering longtime local radio personality Mark Gilman, sharing stories and reflections to honor his life and legacy in broadcasting.
The conversation then turns to the fifth anniversary of the death of Ashli Babbitt, including upcoming events tied to January 6, such as a planned press conference, peaceful march, and memorial observance in Washington, D.C.
Denise and Hunter also react to media and political commentary surrounding the January 6 anniversary, including satirical takes, viral reactions, and sharp exchanges involving figures like Hillary Clinton. The discussion explores how political narratives are framed—and reframed—years later.
Locally, they break down a Salem City Council special meeting addressing the controversial appointment of a convicted murderer to the police review board, and the pushback surrounding the vote.
National headlines round out the show, including reports on changes to public broadcasting funding, updates to the childhood vaccine schedule, a lawsuit challenging McDonald’s over its McRib sandwich, and Dan Bongino’s return to conservative commentary.
