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Mark Mason
by News Radio 1190 KEX
Listen to Mark Mason weekdays Noon-3 on News Radio 1190 KEX!
Episodes
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Can Out Of State Money Buy The Washington Co. DA's Race?
Some are claiming that billionaire George Soros is trying to inject his personal agenda and millions of dollars into 12 district attorney races around the country, including Oregon's Washington County DA race. Jim Pasero from Third Century Solutions joins us to talk about it.
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Dep Sec of Defense PATRICK SHANAHAN on USS Portland
Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan on the USS Portland, the first Navy ship named exclusively after the Rose City. This ship is in town to be commissioned this weekend. Learn more about it's origins and how it will serve. Fun fact: Of its crew, 7 sailors are from Oregon, 7 from…
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REID WILSON EPIDEMIC BOOK KEX
Reid Wilson is the author of EPIDEMIC: Ebola and the Global Struggle to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak. (link: https://www.amazon.com/Epidemic-Global-Scramble-Prevent-Outbreak-ebook/dp/B01MYEHMKU) A great read, and a great interview.
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Professor John Banzhalf on Police Shootings
I read Georgetown University Law Professor John Banzhalf's essay "Why Police Shoot Multiple Times and Get Away With It" with great interest. It struck a chord with me, particularly the sub-headline "Suspects' Own Behavior Usually A Cause, But That May Be Changed." I've included the link...
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SAM STITES LO REVIEW on Sea Lions
Sea Lions are back in bigger numbers than ever along the length of the Willamette River in Portland. Add to that huge numbers of expected fishermen along the same river. We've got a problem. Sam Stites of the Lake Oswego Review breaks down the problem and potential solutions (not all are good) in...
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Prof. Bob McMillan On What Facebook Collects About You
Computer Science Professor (and internet entrepreneur) Bob McMillan joins us to talk about what information Facebook has about you that third-party-apps took. Its a sobering conversation that will make you (rightfully) rethink your privacy settings.
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JORDAN GOODMAN: Did He Say Trump Tariffs Could Cause Depression?
Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answers Man, is back to riff on tariffs, trade wars, and your stock portfolio. Does he invoke the "D" word (Depression)? Listen closely to his take and what the future might hold. Visit Jordan Goodman at www.moneyanswers.com -- he loves to take questions from Mark...
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Kim Kommando on Driverless Car Pedestrian Death
For the first time, an autonomous car is involved in the death of a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona...and you better believe our very own Kim Komando has something to say about it -- in particular, what *might* have been caused it.
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Oregonian RALEY S Dazzles National Science Fair
Meet Raley Schweinfurth, a senior at Oregon Episcopal School who won 10th place in a national science talent search (and a cash prize!) for research into the recent mass bee die-offs. If you want to be inspired by the youth of Oregon (and the youth of America) listen to her story. By the way,...
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OR. ST. SEN. KIM THATCHER
Oregon State Senator Kim Thatcher (Dist 13) broached the subject of getting rid of the "time change" and staying on Daylight Savings Time. It started with her press release that stated "WHY NOT STAY ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME?" She even included an interactive map to help visualize how it might…
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PROFESSOR BANZHALF on CBS-STORMY LEGALITY and ARMED TEACHERS
Once again one of our favorite professors, JOHN F. BANZHAF III, B.S.E.E., J.D., Sc.D. Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School joins us to discuss a potential lawsuit against CBS over the pending 60-Minutes interview AND the plan to arm teachers. Turns out, they...
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Survivor of Umqua Shooting Speaks to Mark Mason
In October of 2015 another school shooting rocked Oregon. This time at Umqua Community College in Roseburg. Now, years later, one of its survivors spoke to us about the Wednesday, March 14 Nationwide School Walkout, and, more than that, the real life experience of what it was like being a student...
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JORDAN GOODMAN ON TRADE WARS
America's Money Answers Man, Jordan Goodman is back to help us understand the president's tariff proposal and the resulting effect on your wallet. The president said "Trade Wars are good!" Are they? Visit Jordan Goodman at www.moneyanswers.com
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SALEM INSIDER
The "short session" in Salem is ending soon -- how productive has this carnival been? Turns out, work *is* getting done. Our Salem Insider sums up a fantastically busy week. What sticks and what doesn't? And how close are we to the final gavel of this session?
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Professor Banzhalf On Guns and Teachers
Should teachers be armed? It's a discussion parents are wrestling with every day they send their kids off to school in America. Now a discussion" "President Trump's idea of training and arming a small percentage of teachers is not only an effective potential deterrent but is the least schools...
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DWIGHT HOLTON - Lines For Life
The opioid crisis in Oregon is something the people at Lines For Life face every day. Hear Executive Director Dwight Holton talk about the dark situation we find ourselves in, and the good news now and the outlook for a better tomorrow in this fight. And if you or someone you know could benefit...
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Northwest College to Stop Banishing Whites After Admissions Plummet
A college which has earned the dubious distinction of being one of the ten worst for free speech, for not only discriminating against white students and faculty, but for also then hounding a professor who objected to the action until he was forced to quit, has been forced to abandon the...
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SafeOregon School Safety Tip Line
The Oregon State Police (OSP) reminds students and families to learn more about SafeOregon, the statewide school safety tip line. The tip line is a safe, confidential and anonymous way for students to alert authorities to information that may be useful in preventing school attacks, bullying, and...
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Former U.S. Atty. Weighs In On Russian Indictments
A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment today against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities accused of violating U.S. criminal laws in order to interfere with U.S. elections and political processes. The indictment charges all of the defendants with...
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BITCOIN 101: A Lesson From Jordan Goodman
Many people are curious about Bitcoins. What are they? How do you get them? Are they a safe investment? (The answer to that is "invest only what you can afford to lose.") Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answers Man, gives us a primer on Bitcoins. You can always find Jordan at www.moneyanswers.com
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CIVICS TEST BEFORE OREGON H.S. DIPLOMA?
Senate Bill 1513 proposes that students correctly answer 60% of questions on civics test before being eligible to receive a high school diploma. Not a bad idea, in my mind, as we are in an age of governmental division and tribalism. The more you know about how this country works, isn't that the...
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Former Oregon U.S. Attorney on "The Memo"
After the release of the infamous MEMO, we invited former U.S. Attorney for Oregon, Dwight Holton on the show to give his his LEGAL opinion.
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Railroads Should Be Required to Install GPS Speed Controls on All Passenger Trains Now
JOHN F. BANZHAF III, B.S.E.E., J.D., Sc.D. is a Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. He joined us to talk about the Seattle Amtrak crash and how bureaucratic red-tape is literally killing people. We've been waiting for Positive Train Control for some time...
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DOJ Subpoenas Against Sanctuary Cities and States (Like Oregon) Legal?
The Justice Department is lowering the boom on states like Oregon which are "Sanctuary States" -- threatening to withhold Federal monies if cities and states continue to defy federal requests for ICE participation. Professor John Banzhalf is a renowned professor of public interest law at George...
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AAA's Marie Dodds on Self Driving Cars
I am a fan of the future -- particularly of autonomous cars...self-driving cars. So when AAA's Marie Dodds let us know there's a new survey out about driver's fears of self-driving cars, we had to talk to her. Then we learned she drove ond of those cars from Portland to Central Oregon. Now I'm...
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"Raw Water" Warning from Water Expert
Thanks to a new "raw water" craze, some untreated Oregon tap water is reportedly being sold in California for $9+/gallon. Luckily, those waters are from a tested source. But many sources of "raw water" are not tested and drinking from these could put your health at serious risk. Professor Bob…
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An Alternative To The Sweetened Beverage Tax?
There is all sorts of talk about a "sugar tax" coming to Portland. Seattle is in the throes of a "sugar tax" (sweetened beverage tax) that is the talk of the town. Portland is discussing doing very much the same thing. Question is, do we have to? Although many have expressed concern about the...
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How robo-callers outwitted the government and completely wrecked the Do Not Call list
Simon Van Zuylen-Wood out together the consummate treatise on the robo-call industry today -- learn who is behind it, what they make, and why the No Call List is useless today....
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Aaron Brown - No More Freeway Coalition
As the City of Portland works on its Comprehensive Plan Update, the No More Freeway Coalition is voicing its concern that the state is wasting money on the I-5/Rose Quarter expansion. Hear their solutions to the bottleneck and why they think over the long term this is the best option for…
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U.S. SEN. RON WYDEN MINI TOWN HALL
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden took the time to join us for a mini town hall. We touch on a lot of topics in a very short time. Be sure to visit one of his town halls in person. See his schedule at: https://www.wyden.senate.gov/oregon/events
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It's A Race: Mark Callahan for Oregon's 5th Congressional District
Mark Callahan joins us to talk about his run in the Republican Primary for Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Hear his thoughts, goals, and why he says he's worthy of 5th district votes. See more at https://callahanfororegon.com/
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Our First Election Interview of 2018 - Reynolds For Congress
Rob Reynolds is running as a Republican for Oregon's 5th Congressional District and on the first workday of the new year we logged our first election interview of the year with Rob. Get to know the man who hopes to join congress this time next year.
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Congressman Greg Walden on Tax Cuts, Net Neutrality, The Budget!
We welcome Congressman Greg Walden back to the show with a timely inside take on the new GOP Tax Cuts (is it good for you?) as well as Net Neutrality and the upcoming January budget negotiations.
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Jordan Goodman on Tax Cuts (and Bitcoins!)
We had the pleasure to speak again with Jordan Goodman, AMERICA'S MONEY ANSWERS MAN. Now that tax cuts are real, we discuss the winner and losers and what's good and what's bad. You should also listen for year-end tax strategies and how to better position yourself in 2018. And as a bonus, we talk...
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How The New Tax Plan Will Affect Your Soc Security and Medicare
Max Ritchman is the President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. He has strong thoughts on how the new tax plan and the upcoming budget cuts will affect you or your family's benefits. Listen to this game-changing take on what you might expect in the wake…
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Kim Komando -- The Apps That Track You and Is Apple Losing It's Mojo
One of the hardest working tech people in media, Kim Komando, joined us to talk about my grousing about Apple's recent problems. "Are they losing their Mojo?" I asked. Then we turned to privacy in the apps you use on your phone, and the enlightening revelation that Alexa may be recording your...
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The Toy Guy's Top Pick's for Xmas!
Christopher Byrne is "The Toy Guy" at www.ttpm.com. You've seen him on TV talk about what's hot and not this holiday season. If you have kids or grand kids -- he's the guy to talk to. And we did. Enjoy!
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Is Instagram Wrecking Oregon's Natural Beauty?
We spoke with Oregon writer Molly McHugh who wrote an article for The Ringer you need to read. We all love Oregon's beauty, but our enthusiasm for our natural wonders may be hurting them. Listen to Molly as she tells a story all of us could tell. Then read her article here:...
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Oregon's Own Opioid Emergency
After the President's declaration of a national opioid emergency, we spoke with Dwight Holton, CEO of Line For Life about our own emergency here in Oregon. You may think it does not affect you, but it does. Hear about the most important thing we can do to protect fellow Oregonians (and ourselves)...
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"Putin's Revenge"
PBS Frontline brings us the back story on why Russian President Putin is obsessed with America and why he wants to extract revenge against it. Listen to the show's producer "connect the dots" so that you, too, can see what it is that drives the Russians to infect American democracy.
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SCALIA SPEAKS
Few people in American history have made the lasting impact that Justice Antonin Scalia did in his lifetime. A Supreme Court justice for three decades, married to his beloved wife, Maureen, for more than fifty years, a father to nine children, a grandfather to dozens, and a friend to people of…
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Colonel Dan of Portland On The Most Difficult of Phone Calls
We received a call on the show today from a Colonel Dan who, like the President, has had to make the most difficult of calls - that to inform families of fallen Oregonians of their loss. If you want to know what goes through the mind of those who are tasked with an almost impossible job, listen....
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The U.S. Is Close To Defeating ISIS....Really.
Jamie McIntyre publishes the DAILY ON DEFENSE newsletter for the Washington Examiner. Recent issues have painted a picture of a war we rarely hear about, the war on ISIS and America's unheralded progress. In fact, there's been a turn of events that suggest American led forces are close to turning...
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What McMinnville Schools Are Doing Right
McMinnville High is hosting the U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos today. The Secretary wants to see what McMinnville schools are doing that keep students engaged. Graduation rates are up, grades have improved, and it might just be the Three R's that are doing it -- but these aren't the three…
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Kim Komando On Fake News. The Internet Is Full Of It.
Kim Komando too time out of her busy schedule to warn us the Internet is a dangerous place in more ways than one. It has become a dark purveyor of fake news. Will Facebook and Google try to tame their goose that lays the golden eggs? Listen and find out. And hear Kim Komando Saturdays at 7pm on...
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Or. Congressman Earl Blumenauer on Guns: Enough Is Enough
In the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer from Portland talk to us about his *Enough Is Enough* plan -- a plan for gun safety. If the President is sincere that there will be talk about guns in America, is some or all of this up for consideration? What do you think?
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Bill O'Reilly On His New Book, Missing Portland, and What's Happening In D.C.
For good or otherwise, Bill O'Reilly could make a case for being king of all media. #1 rated cable show for 16-years, best selling author. He joined us to talk about his new book "Killing England" along with offering some other insights on Portland, the state of politics and the media.
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on Fires, Healthcare, Equifax and Russia
We are fortunate to talk with one of the U.S. Senate's most respected and powerful members, Oregon's Ron Wyden about Wildfires, forest management (including wilderness), the controversial healthcare vote, Equifax and the Russia investigation (Sen. Wyden is on the Senate Intelligence Committee).
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FULL RIP 9.0 ! Sandi Doughton on her book and the coming earthquake
Author Sandi Doughton, Science Writer for the Seattle Times, joins us to talk about what we can expect when the Cascadia Subduction Zone lets loose. It's over 74 years OVERDUE, and when it hits, the Northwest will never be the same. Are you ready for "The Big One"?
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U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (Or. 5th Congressional Dist.) on Wildfires, Obamacare Repeal, DACA
U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (Or. 5th Congressional Dist.) "Throws Schrade" on Wildfires, Obamacare Repeal, DACA and what it's like to work one-on-one with President Trump
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