On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter kick off the show with details on KYKN’s 4th Annual February Food Drive, highlighting sponsors and encouraging listeners to check the station website for full details beginning February 1st.
They also acknowledge National Kazoo Day, sharing nostalgic childhood stories about kazoo parades and family memories, before reflecting on a major historical moment: the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Denise and Hunter recount where they were when the tragedy happened and how it shaped a generation.
The conversation then turns to national headlines, including reports that Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. They discuss the incident, early reports about what occurred, and broader concerns about safety, protest tactics, and political tensions. Commentary and reactions from across the political spectrum, including satirical and analytical takes, are also discussed.
The episode wraps with commentary on current political messaging, media narratives, and lessons from long-term political strategy and public perception.
