On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, for a practical conversation about proposals affecting credit cards, interest rates, and consumer lending. The discussion focuses on how potential policy changes could impact everyday Americans, access to credit, and the broader economy. Read Phil’s column.
The show also turns to a local education issue, as reports circulate about a possible student walkout at West Salem High School related to immigration enforcement protests. Denise and Hunter discuss concerns about the impact on classroom instruction, the balance between civic expression and education priorities, and how communities can navigate political issues respectfully while keeping students’ academic success front and center.
Denise and Hunter also discuss recent opinion polling about happiness and lifestyle satisfaction, touching on how values, priorities, and community connections can shape well-being. And to round things out, they share reactions to a Super Bowl commercial that’s sparked unexpected conversation online.
Along the way, they recognize Hug Day, National Freedom to Marry Day, and National Lost Penny Day, share moments from history, and reflect on how national conversations often connect back to everyday family life.
A thoughtful mix of financial policy, local community issues, history, and cultural conversation, today’s episode keeps things informative, grounded, and relatable.
