We kicked off with a reminder that Newsmakers at Noon is available on all your favorite streaming platforms, and KYKN daily news can be found on Rumble. Have a tip or comment? Email us at Newsmakers@KYKN.com.
We also marked National Thomas Jefferson Day, reflecting on leadership, liberty, and the enduring principles that continue to shape the country.
🚀 The excitement continues with Artemis II splashdown happening this weekend—a historic moment as America returns to deep space exploration.
📰 Citizen journalist Savanah Hernandez was reportedly assaulted while covering a story, raising serious questions about accountability and protections for independent media.
🔗 https://x.com/Savsays/status/2043336993514373245
🏛️ In Washington, Rep. Andrea Salinas is calling on Eric Swalwell to resign, adding to ongoing political tensions at the federal level.
🔗 https://x.com/RepSalinas/status/2043729913006698852
📊 Prediction markets are gaining traction, offering a new lens into Oregon’s gubernatorial primary and what voters may actually do—not just what they say.
🔗 https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/13/oregon-governor-primary-race-predictions-polls/
🗳️ We also had a candid conversation about electability in Oregon—balancing ideals with political reality and the importance of voting strategically.
🔗 https://x.com/oregonwoman/status/2043453020143571336
🎬 On the culture front, reaction is pouring in after Netflix dropped a trailer for “Little House on the Prairie”, sparking debate and criticism online.
🔗 https://x.com/netflix/status/2043705772215865730
🎭 We also noted the passing of Sid Krofft, creator of Land of the Lost, at age 96—an influential figure in children’s television.
🔗 https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/13/sid-krofft-dead/
📱 And a question many can relate to: Are phones at the dinner table finally on the way out?
🔗 https://x.com/WillCainShow/status/2043735468521427125
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