Get Real With Rick Dancer

Twice now someone has vandalized and written racially motivated death threats at Ranchito Grill in Springfield. One of the owners came on our show to talk about what happened and how they need the communities help. Click here for video

New Leaf Hyperbaric's and Wellness center sells air purifiers that don't filter the air they destroy pollution like a mini explosion. Check this out. 

It's been a tradition for as long as most can remember. It's more than a festival it's a community gathering a family get together and place everyone in town comes together. Click Here for video

People are really fired up over hospitals and businesses demanding the unvaccinated get vaccinated. Peace Health hospital in Springfield says it will fire those who don't get the vaccine if they don't have a valid exemption.  Watch Video

People are pretty nervous in Oakridge Oregon. A huge fire is just miles from town. We spoke with a city councilor who is also a fire fighter in the area. Watch. Watch video

A young man's best friend took his own life a few years ago which got Carson Lydon thinking....actually he did much more than think about how to help people never feel that alone again.  Click here to watch video

Covid cases are on the rise and it's summer. Some place are already implementing mask mandates. An email is circulating around Lane County encouraging businesses to require vaccine I.D. which makes no sense since cases among the vaccinated are also on the rise. What do you think? Watch video here

Shelley Kurtz was a household name back in the day. She remained one of the longest female anchors in this market. So what is she up to these days. As is always true with Shelley, here is a candid interview with her.  Click Here for Video

When I bought a gun I had no idea how to use it. I can go online and take a class that gives me a concealed weapons permit but for a guy who grew up without guns in the house I needed more than that and that's what I got. Listen. Click Here for Video

It's a controversial plan but one many in rural Oregon says needs to happen. It's a complex issue and while easily written off by people in urban Oregon, those in the country say it's time.  Click here for video

Yesterday the Governor of Oregon directed the Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority to draw up rules for mandatory mask wearing for public school children ages K-12.  This announcement is not sitting well with a lot of parents. At the beginning of this pandemic some stood up to her but many weren't sure what COVID was all about. After  16 months it seems people are fed up....

A lot of small businesses aren't sure who to give their money to. The Impact Club makes it easy because it puts your funds together with many others to make a huge impact. Also in this episode find out about the Oregon Wine  Bars new space and Covid Testing at Any Lab Test Now Eugene.  Click Here for video

Click here for video Last week we talked with a Brownsville Family about the drunk driver who killed two of their children, the sentencing is today and we are going live to Albany where a crowd is growing. CDC seems to want to bring back the mask we'll give you some stats that may cause you to scratch your head.....or not. And local popular group plays in Eugene Sunday and Three Dog Night is comin...

This is supposed to be an interview talking about a Babe Ruth Team that made it to the World Series but it turned into so much more. Profound ideas from a bunch of 10 year old boys. Watch. Click Here to watch video

Many parents are concerned that their kids will be wearing masks in school this year. They are trying to gather enough support to let the districts know they think this should be a decision made by parents. Also, we talk about a few other things at the end and yes it gets a little heated.  Click here for video

One of the things we all seem to have in common is a story that sets our life on a pathway. Sometimes that pathway leads to trouble. A group of women on the outside is helping women in prison (on the inside) get in touch with who they are and the impact, is amazing Click Here for video

When Oregon gets up into the 90's people get pretty concerned about keeping the house cool. We spoke with an expert about things you can do, got some great tips from questions viewers had during the live show and give you some options if you are ready to put in a system. @priorityoneheatingandairconditioning  Click Here to watch video

For decades different sides for different reasons have battled over the water rights in the Klamath Basin. But this year its especially difficult. Here's one of the farmers to explain why.  Click Here to watch video

The story you are about to hear is heartbreaking. Two of the families three kids die in a drunk driving accident and the man responsible will serve, probably less than 16 years in prison.  What can you do? First listen. Go here to watch video

We live in world where people feel not only the need to judge others but to belittle those who don't think or agree with their thoughts. Hummmm, I have some pointed and direct thoughts about that.  Watch Video Here.

The pandemic was touch on comics. Not only did it shut them off the stage it put plans on hold for over a year. But one local comic tells us how his experience is giving him new material as the stages is set to open. Click Here for video

Wouldn't it be nice to stop arguing about race and related issues? It can happen you just have to make it happen.  Watch Video Here

A teenager in Oakridge is really patriotic. To curb his frustration he stands on the street and waves an american flag. Last Sunday some folks heard a sermon and comments made afterwards where the pastor and others said the teen was ignorant among other things....we'll take up the story there. Watch Video Here

It used to be we thought about health care when we got sick but Matt McCarl at New Leaf Hyperbaric's & Wellness just got back from a conference where fasting, pure oxygen and infrared light therapy are becoming part of the conversation. Listen in. Click here for video

They guy you are about to meet proves the human spirit is more powerful than anything. Zach Childers is preparing for his first body building competition but this interview is about more than that. Watch. Watch Interview here