Episodes

  • Bruce and John announce retirement, December 10 2019

    Bruce and John announce retirement, December 10 2019
    Dec 12 2019
    Here's a recording of the live announcement that Bruce Murdock and John Erickson are hanging' em up.
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    5 mins
  • Secrets to a happy workplace

    Secrets to a happy workplace
    Dec 9 2019
    The internal culture of a workplace can be the defining difference in success or failure. Leadership coach Shawn Murphy has written "Work Tribes," and he's interviewed by John Erickson.
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    13 mins
  • Poverty in Multnomah County

    Poverty in Multnomah County
    Dec 9 2019
    A new report says a large percentage of Multnomah County residents don't earn enough money to meet their basic needs. We hear from local experts including Peggy Samolinski, Director, Youth and Family Services; Emily S. Ryan, Chair, Multnomah County Commission for Economic Dignity, and members of the Multnomah County Commission.
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    13 mins
  • What's up with Christmas trees

    What's up with Christmas trees
    Dec 9 2019
    Oregon Christmas tree prices are up because the number of trees being grown is down. Chal Landgren, a Christmas Tree specialist at Oregon State University, explains the factors in play to iHeart Radio's Brad Ford.
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    3 mins
  • John Erickson interviews Suzanne Falter

    John Erickson interviews Suzanne Falter
    Dec 5 2019
    With the hectic holiday season underway, we hear expert advice on maintaining one's health and sanity from Suzanne Falter, author of the new book The Extremely Busy Woman's Guide to Self-Care.
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    16 mins
  • I-5 bridge project gets new life

    I-5 bridge project gets new life
    Dec 5 2019
    As we near the end of the year, one significant development in the Portland area is the beginning of the revival of the Interstate Bridge Project. We hear a good explanation of what's happening from two of ODOT's top executives. Assistant Director Travis Brouwer and Government Relations Manager Lindsay Baker spoke at the latest meeting of the Oregon Transportation Commission.
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    16 mins
  • With the signup deadline imminent, some Medicare help here

    With the signup deadline imminent, some Medicare help here
    Dec 1 2019
    With Medicare open enrollment soon to close, we interview Lisa Emerson from the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace about the options, and about the many ways consumers can get information
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    6 mins
  • Higher car fees for a new Burnside Bridge

    Higher car fees for a new Burnside Bridge
    Dec 1 2019
    The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will take the next step this week toward passing an ordinance that would almost triple the county’s vehicle registration fees in order to make Portland’s Burnside Bridge earthquake ready. .We hear comments from Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, County Engineer Ian Cannon, and others.
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    14 mins