On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter celebrate a strong showing by Team USA at the Olympics, reacting to the wins, standout performances, and national pride moments. The hosts also discuss President Trump’s invitation for the team to attend the State of the Union and the symbolism of honoring American athletes on a national stage.
The conversation then shifts to cultural commentary, exploring how patriotism, social media outrage cycles, and media framing shape public reaction to events. Denise and Hunter examine contrasting coverage of national pride, public demonstrations, and reactions from various media outlets.
Closer to home, the show addresses public safety concerns following recent cartel-related arrests in Oregon and asks whether organized crime activity could escalate in the region. The discussion also touches on reports of cartel violence impacting travel destinations and the ripple effects felt by Americans abroad.
Economic and policy issues round out the program, including concerns about potential wildfire funding reductions in Oregon, Portland Metro Chamber commentary on the city’s economic outlook, rising business bankruptcies, and continued challenges facing downtown recovery efforts.
A fast-moving episode blending patriotism, media analysis, public safety, and Oregon’s economic future, Newsmakers at Noon delivers conversation that’s both timely and local.
