Get Real With Rick Dancer

There are a whole lot of liars in the world and after you listen to this podcast and check out the documentary it is based on you will wonder what the fuck is going on. I promise. 

Two years ago, fire ravaged much of Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Montana. People lost homes, lives, everything to the fires. Now many people, including those who paid financially want to know why the forests aren't being managed and why wildfires are not only common but expected each summer and Fall?  Tonight we have that discussion with a group out of Douglas County where the Ar...

People are flocking to Montana to get away from the rules, mandates and politics of their area. Problem is some of those folks forget to check their politics, ideas for change and voting records at the state line. Cattle ranchers are nervous about development, water rights, wild life and their lifestyle. I recently heard a local rancher speak at a prayer breakfast. Afterwards I asked her if she'd...

I'm in a funk of sorts. The world seems out of control, people are rude and I'm tired of feeling like everything is argument or a fight. Also weighing heavy on my soul is the economy.  I read the warnings from folks in the know and it doesn't look good next year. Then we have a story with a guy named Matt Powell. He and a group of 18 guys are on the adventure of a lifetime. Yes it all ties to...

On this episode we introduce you to a new bunch of businesses in the Whiteaker Neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, our weather expert joins us with a forecast from Oregon to Montana, The BS Free MD Doctors take you to the dark place with their latest podcast....and what's up at Compton Family Winery? We'll let you know.

Let's unpack the election. We'd love to hear from you but we've also brought some folks on to talk about this. Bill Lundun from KPNW will have results, Dr Michael Bratland will have his say, a candidate who almost won his first race will talk about his frustration and a group talking of joining parts of Oregon with Idaho, especially after last night.

This is a pretty day around the world and especially in the United States. Tonight, or over the next few days, we should have a pretty good idea of the direction this country will be moving. Will there be a red wave, a red tidal wave or will it be more purple or blue. On this episode a guy who is very connected in the political world joins us to talk about what he see's coming in Oregon.  Tak...

Monday's we try to do shows where it's just you and me. Let's talk about what's on your mind. I have a couple of things to throw in. I met a guy in Townsend Montana who's name is "Dancer". Yeh, you know, just Dancer like Cher or Bono. You'll meet him and a veteran we'll have on the show Thursday gives us a sneak peak. But everything is you. What is on your mind? What are concerned about? What make...

On this episode of Kim Stark talks with folks in Albany were last minute preparations are underway for one of the nations largest Veterans parades. Bill Lundun join us for the news and man are Oregon voters being polled. All of the sudden a possible shake up is drawing national interest. Oh and take our survey to tell us what you want to see.....https://forms.gle/gcN7nARXygrf4xvi6

There's an Oregon author who just finished a book that will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows. It's called "Leaving the Church to Find Jesus."  I'm reading it right now and thought we should bring Doug Hooley on to talk about his ideas and we'd love to hear your comments.  Also, we're revamping aspects of our show and what you to take a five minute survey about content. Thanks in advance....

Tough conversations are not easy. Most people aren't big on confrontation. But a lot of gone on over the past two years to divide us. I would like to start or continue that conversation. Or, you can bring up things that are on your mind. This is your show so ask away. If you want to come on live with me put your email in the comment section and I'll send you a link. Also, some major weather change...

Two guys, both taking a stab at politics in Oregon. One, a guy who lives up the McKenzie River Valley but doesn't feel his current Lane County Commissioner represents he and his neighbors well, so Kiger Plew jumped in. The other guy is more familiar with politics and is taking on a district in the Portland area that many feel is not gonna be easy for a Republican candidate. One week before the ele...

Remember when we were serious on Thursday's. Yeh, that all went away. We'll Bill Lundun is here with serious news but sometimes the truth is so unbelievable it's almost amusing. We'll have Bill tonight, those crazy doctors from BS Free MD pay us a house call (sort of) feel like some wine tasting, Compton Family Vineyards is ready to pour you a good time and Kim Stark is talking Halloween and pets...

You may have seen news articles regarding a decision by the New York Supreme Court reinstating 1,400 unvaccinated city employees, with back pay. The opinion is interesting and there's much more to talk about so we called Oregon Attorney Alan Thayer who's been watching this closely.

There's a change in the air. People are tired of forest fires, smoke and all the damage they do to the climate change issue. But why aren't the climate change folks climbing onboard the new facts? Why do they dig their heels in and refuse to look at the science and the facts? Let's talk about that right now.

Tonights show is about you. What do you want to talk about? Do you have questions? I don't have a lot of answers but I think asking questions is good for culture, good for truth telling and good for the soul. So, let's try it.

Air quality in the pacific northwest is unbearable right now. Kim Stark talks with the agency responsible for monitoring it.  Big changing coming in the weather, Brian Miskimins has your weekend forecast that may include snow for some areas. Compton Family Wines is knee deep in the grape harvest, we'll take you there. A young woman in Oregon found her art and a pretty darn good business in ch...

There are so many fad diets how do you know what really works. We check in with Dr's Tim and May Hindmarsh to see what their expertise shows works and what doesn't work.  BS Free MD 

A woman running for the state senate up in the Portland area is having some trouble with ANTIFA, Imagine. Bill Lundun joins us live on the home to talk news, and we begin a new weather feature that includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and yes Montana. Rain and snow are on the way.

Betsy Johnson is the non-affiliated candidate running for Governor in Oregon. She's a bit irritated with lies and misinformation being told about her. She talks with us about the polls, the people, the problems and her thoughts on Oregon on this episode

Lots of us are looking for ways to have more meaningful lives. The lockdowns showed us life is short and we don't want to spend it doing something that is not rewarding. Alvord-Taylor, Inc. is about "Endless Possibilities" for people with different abilities (disabilities). Check out what they do in this interview and if it sounds like a fit, check out their website https://alvordtaylor.com

Tonight on Get Real With Rick Dancer It’s Funday Thursday.  Kim Stark joins us live from Downtown Springfield to introduce us to the newest, yummy business to open in the district. Dr Tim and Dr May from BS FREE MD tell us about their upcoming podcast….a doctor who says plants are trying to kill you. We’ll check in with Basin Tackle Rob in Charleston Oregon to talk about whatever comes to min...

There's a measure on the November ballot that should concern Oregonians who care about gun rights and gun violence. What the measure is billed as may not be what it's really all about, you know how that goes don't you? Sportsmen Opposed to Gun Violence joins us to clear up what measure 114 is really all about. Get

A friend of mine who worked as a weatherman and news guy in Portland, Oregon moved to Montana eight years ago. We talk about life in this new place called Montana and about what he's predicting weatherize for the coming year. 

What would you do if the doctors told you you only had 8 to 18 months left to live? We don't really know until we get there do we. The woman you are about to hear is there. She talks about her real fears, her spirit to fight and a trip around the country to make the best story she can with her life before it's too late.