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Newsmakers at Noon is a live, locally grounded talk radio show that tackles the stories shaping our communities, our state, and the nation—without the spin. Hosted by Denise and Hunter on KYKN, the show blends local accountability, state and national politics, and media analysis with candid conversation and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions.

Recent Episodes

OCT 15, 2026
School Closures, Salem’s ICE Controversy & Voters Ready for Change? – Newsmakers At Noon 10/15/26
Another busy Thursday on Newsmakers at Noon! Denise and Hunter covered everything from growing voter frustration with Washington to some heated local controversies. And we even found time for a little rodeo! Are Americans fed up with politics as usual? A
42 MIN
OCT 14, 2026
Salem School Closures: Parents Push Back, and Oregon’s Final Governor Debate – Newsmakers At Noon 10/14/26
It was a packed agenda on today’s Newsmakers at Noon, with two big stories raising questions about leadership, accountability, and the future of Oregon. First up: Salem-Keizer’s controversial proposal to close six elementary schools. Denise a
42 MIN
OCT 13, 2026
Oregon’s Election Countdown, Salem’s ICE Controversy & School Closures – Newsmakers At Noon 10/13/26
Election Day is just three weeks away, and there was plenty to talk about on today’s Newsmakers at Noon! Denise and Hunter kicked things off with the U.S. Navy’s 251st birthday, a little history, and some impressions of The Oregonian’s
42 MIN
OCT 12, 2026
The Duck Tailgater Show 10/10/26
The last 10 minutes of the show didn’t happen to a technical issue
30 MIN
OCT 12, 2026
High School Game of The Week 10/8/26
North Salem at Sprague
155 MIN