Newsmakers at Noon – Law, Language, Elections & Policy Debates 1/22/26

Posted on January 22, 2026

Denise and Hunter are joined by Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News and Senior Investigative Researcher with Restoration of America, for a wide-ranging discussion on national, state, and cultural issues.

The show begins with breaking news out of Minnesota, where AG Pam Bondi announced the arrest of an individual connected to a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul. We discuss legal accountability, religious freedom, and the broader implications for protest activity and public order.

State politics are also in focus, with an update on the Oregon gubernatorial primary race, including candidates who have officially filed and former candidate Patrick Hales stepping aside to support Ed Diehl. The discussion includes key issues and dynamics within the Republican field.

They also examine Oregon legislative leaders’ plan to refer a repeal of the state’s transportation tax package to voters in May, analyzing the timing, turnout implications, and potential political strategy behind the move.

The conversation then turns to language and cultural debates, including online commentary from conservative influencers on whether precise terminology matters in political and cultural discourse, and how language can shape public perception and policy debates.

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