Native Oregonian, Nicholas Kristof, is hanging up his columnist job at the New York Times to toss his hat as a Democrat in the candidates pool for governor of Oregon in 2022.

Native Oregonian, Nicholas Kristof, is hanging up his columnist job at the New York Times to toss his hat as a Democrat in the candidates pool for governor of Oregon in 2022.

Citizen Smith - #165

The pandemic has proven people are happiest working less, and more productive. Let's scale back the work week hours, initiate a four-day work week. The industrial revolution is over.

The pandemic has proven people are happiest working less, and more productive. Let's scale back the work week hours, initiate a four-day work week. The industrial revolution is over.

Citizen Smith - #164

The NFL investigated emails by coach John Gruden and they weren't nice. Homophobic, misogynistic. What's the future hold for the coronavirus? Experts way in. Tech bonanza in Seattle is buying up remaining commercial leases -- is Portland, Oregon next?

The NFL investigated emails by coach John Gruden and they weren't nice. Homophobic, misogynistic. What's the future hold for the coronavirus? Experts way in. Tech bonanza in Seattle is buying up remaining commercial leases -- is Portland, Oregon next?

Citizen Smith - #163

One thing we've all learned from the pandemic is that a little thing like a medical mask protects us from transmitting viruses. So, let's keep it going for doctor visits, dentist appointments, restaurant servers etc. Permanently!

One thing we've all learned from the pandemic is that a little thing like a medical mask protects us from transmitting viruses. So, let's keep it going for doctor visits, dentist appointments, restaurant servers etc. Permanently!

Citizen Smith #162

The summer surge of the Delta variant appears to be heading downward -- for now. That's good for hospitals. Cannabis -- good or bad. Let's talk about it.

The summer surge of the Delta variant appears to be heading downward -- for now. That's good for hospitals. Cannabis -- good or bad. Let's talk about it.

Citizen Smith - #161

Frances Haugen, who worked for Facebook as a product manager, has a lot to say about how the company should be regulated and other issues the government should be concerned about with the social media giant.

Frances Haugen, who worked for Facebook as a product manager, has a lot to say about how the company should be regulated and other issues the government should be concerned about with the social media giant.

Citizen Smith - #160

From South Dakota to Portland, one exotic dancer discusses her path to Portland and other topics away from the stage.

From South Dakota to Portland, one exotic dancer discusses her path to Portland and other topics away from the stage.

Citizen Smith - #159

The weekend is full of drama as MLB teams fight for the final wildcard spots. Tom Brady visits New England. And a great journalist, Jonathan Mirsky, who covered China from 1972 through the 80s, passed away.

The weekend is full of drama as MLB teams fight for the final wildcard spots. Tom Brady visits New England. And a great journalist, Jonathan Mirsky, who covered China from 1972 through the 80s, passed away.

Citizen Smith - #158

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a new list of 23 species that are now extinct. More will follow if we don't start protecting more habitat and start living harmoniously with Mother Nature.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a new list of 23 species that are now extinct. More will follow if we don't start protecting more habitat and start living harmoniously with Mother Nature.

Citizen Smith - #157

The debt ceiling needs to be raised, but the government is waiting to the last minute -- again. US Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes a second term for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. And Republicans call for General Mark Milley to resign during a contentious Senate hearing.

The debt ceiling needs to be raised, but the government is waiting to the last minute -- again. US Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes a second term for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. And Republicans call for General Mark Milley to resign during a contentious Senate hearing.

Citizen Smith - #156

Gun violence and homicides in 2020 to the present continues an upward trend nationally, and Portland, Oregon facing a historic number of homicides. Instagram for kids is put on hold -- that's a good thing.

Gun violence and homicides in 2020 to the present continues an upward trend nationally, and Portland, Oregon facing a historic number of homicides. Instagram for kids is put on hold -- that's a good thing.

Citizen Smith - #155

Wildlife thrives in Oregon, and there are plenty of animals sharing space with us. It's the fattest bear finals at Katmai National Park this week -- what brown bear will be victorious? Birds have thrived in city parks across America during the pandemic -- with less people, there's more birds in the parks.

Wildlife thrives in Oregon, and there are plenty of animals sharing space with us. It's the fattest bear finals at Katmai National Park this week -- what brown bear will be victorious? Birds have thrived in city parks across America during the pandemic -- with less people, there's more birds in the parks.

Citizen Smith - #154

Pete Lee was an employee of Enron in 2001 when the company filed for the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. He shares his experience and insight into the largest scandal of the decade.

Pete Lee was an employee of Enron in 2001 when the company filed for the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. He shares his experience and insight into the largest scandal of the decade.

Citizen Smith - #153

The state of Alaska is experiencing the worst surge of Covid patients per capita of any state in the country and rural Native Alaskans are at greatest risk. Top colleges in America were listed in the Wall Street Journal's annual rankings -- where do Oregon colleges rank? 

The state of Alaska is experiencing the worst surge of Covid patients per capita of any state in the country and rural Native Alaskans are at greatest risk. Top colleges in America were listed in the Wall Street Journal's annual rankings -- where do Oregon colleges rank?

Citizen Smith - #152

Money and marriage go hand in hand and that is the topic on today's show with author Roderick M. Givens and his book "The Most Valuable Wedding Gift."

Money and marriage go hand in hand and that is the topic on today's show with author Roderick M. Givens and his book "The Most Valuable Wedding Gift."

Citizen Smith - #151

Haitian migrants crossing the border from Mexico to Texas are being whipped and run down by agents on horseback. Is this how we manage migrants entering America? It's time to get our act together and treat these people with dignity. Covid deaths surpassed the Spanish flu pandemic. Today's movie review: "Cry Macho".

Haitian migrants crossing the border from Mexico to Texas are being whipped and run down by agents on horseback. Is this how we manage migrants entering America? It's time to get our act together and treat these people with dignity. Covid deaths surpassed the Spanish flu pandemic. Today's movie review: "Cry Macho".

Citizen Smith - #150

The US-Britain deal with the Aussies for nuclear-powered subs has France furious, but it's the right thing to do for the build up of security alliances in the Indo-Pacific. A coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech is expected to be available by Halloween for kids 5-11 years of age -- the sooner the better.

The US-Britain deal with the Aussies for nuclear-powered subs has France furious, but it's the right thing to do for the build up of security alliances in the Indo-Pacific. A coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech is expected to be available by Halloween for kids 5-11 years of age -- the sooner the better.

Citizen Smith - #149

Oregon was the first state to allow an individual to choose to end one's life when suffering from terminal illness. Jeff Cogen, the executive director of End of Life Choices Oregon, is today's guest. 

Oregon was the first state to allow an individual to choose to end one's life when suffering from terminal illness. Jeff Cogen, the executive director of End of Life Choices Oregon, is today's guest.

Citizen Smith - #148

A "Crazy" man is in the White house, a leader on the brink of a nuclear strike, these are some of the alarming comments and discussions of General Mark Milley and Speaker Nancy Pelosi had as documented in a new book coming out "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. Australia is all in as an ally with the U.S. as it negotiates a historic deal for eight nuclear-powered subs

A "Crazy" man is in the White house, a leader on the brink of a nuclear strike, these are some of the alarming comments and discussions of General Mark Milley and Speaker Nancy Pelosi had as documented in a new book coming out "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. Australia is all in as an ally with the U.S. as it negotiates a historic deal for eight nuclear-powered subs

Citizen Smith - #147

The Republicans recall fiasco in California proved fruitless as Governor Newsom easily prevailed. Boston's mayoral race has two women city councilors, Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, facing off in a highly anticipated election. And a new book "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, is a revealing look at the turmoil of Trump's last month's in office. Dave Dahl joins in on the discussion with a view from the right.

The Republicans recall fiasco in California proved fruitless as Governor Newsom easily prevailed. Boston's mayoral race has two women city councilors, Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, facing off in a highly anticipated election. And a new book "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, is a revealing look at the turmoil of Trump's last month's in office. Dave Dahl joins in on the discussion with a view from the right.

Citizen Smith - #146

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