NEWSMAKERS at NOON

Newsmakers at Noon is a live, locally focused talk show on KYKN that digs into the stories shaping Salem, Oregon, and the nation—with context, accountability, and straight talk.Hosted by Denise and Hunter, the show blends local government, state and national politics, media analysis, and community issues, featuring guests who bring insight beyond the headlines. From city council decisions to national policy debates and global developments, the focus is on helping listeners think critically and stay informed.Grounded in the belief that local radio and local businesses matter, Newsmakers at Noon delivers thoughtful conversation without the spin.

NEWSMAKERS at NOON is a news podcast hosted by Denise and Hunter, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Denise and Hunter hosts NEWSMAKERS at NOON, a news show with 10 episodes published.

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  Oregon’s Big Debate, Voters at a Crossroads & a Little October Fun – Newsmakers At Noon 10/1/26

  Oct 1, 202643 min

  Happy October! Denise and Hunter kicked off the first day of the month with everything from International Coffee Day and pumpkin spice to the much more consequential story dominating Oregon politics: tonight’s first 2026 gubernatorial debate between Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan. The debate begins at 6 p.m. in Eugene, […]

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  Salem Seniors, a Deadlocked Governor’s Race, New Trains & One Very Fat Bear – Newsmakers At Noon 9/30/26

  Sep 30, 202643 min

  Today on Newsmakers at Noon, we started close to home with Steve Kettering, marketing manager at the South Salem Senior Center, and Douglas Meyer, who serves on the center’s board. They joined Denise and Hunter to talk about the Senior Center and two upcoming events happening October 2–3 and October 16–17. It was a great […]

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  Coffee, Campaigns, Halloween Memories &… Nightmare Sea Spiders? – Newsmakers At Noon 9/29/26

  Sep 29, 202643 min

  There may have been a little too much coffee involved in today’s Newsmakers at Noon – which seemed appropriate since it’s National Coffee Day. From there, Denise and Hunter bounced from history and Halloween nostalgia to politics, the economy, Seattle’s struggles and one deeply disturbing discovery lurking beneath the waters of the Pacific Northwest. We […]

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  Health Insurance Changes, Salem’s Data Center Debate & the Cost-of-Living Reality Check – Newsmakers At Noon 9/28/26

  Sep 28, 202643 min

  Today on Newsmakers at Noon, TJ Sullivan of Hagan Hamilton Insurance joined us for our monthly Community Champions conversation, along with his guest Beth Black, past president of the National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals. With changes underway in Oregon’s health-insurance market, Beth helped us sort through what’s happening, why some carriers are leaving […]

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  Confronting America: Bill O’Reilly on Responsibility, Culture & the Legacy We Leave Behind – Newsmakers At Noon 9/24/26

  Sep 24, 202643 min

  It was a big day on Newsmakers at Noon as Denise spent the first half of the show one-on-one with Bill O’Reilly, talking about his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change. O’Reilly describes the book as an examination of America’s cultural problems and what he believes needs to change. Bill O’Reilly The conversation […]

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