The Best Of Citizen Smith

On today's show, the Citizen talks about the full House to vote on whether or not to legalize cannabis; Oregon's antiquated unemployment computer system is in dire need of upgrade; it's time for Covid Stimulus bill to be passed; and an enlightening conversation with ex-pat and friend living in China on top stories of the week in the Middle Kingdom.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Britain has approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine; the president-elect breaks foot. All that and more topics of the day, and an interview with a friend in Kenya to talk about life during the pandemic as a single mom in Nairobi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Embracing the hermit life, it's not so bad, in fact, it's good. One city is ready to get kids back into school. A visionary businessman died all too young, but left an indelible mark in the world. Restaurants fight back to keep their doors open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon's governor extends restrictions to battle Covid spread in some counties, loosens them in others. President Trump opens once-protected wilderness areas throughout the country to develop natural resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American Music Awards meant a lot personally this year. Oregon may be facing more restrictions. And how did the Thanksgiving holiday begin? Find out today on Citizen Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The removal of 4 dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon is about to become a reality after 20 years of effort. Chrysten Lambert, the Oregon Director for Trout Unlimited, discusses this historic project. Also, virtual learning is setting young learners back months in math and reading skills, and President-elect Joseph Biden chooses his Secretary of State. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

A candid conversation with the Citizen's good friend and ex-pat living and teaching in China for the past 8 years. Also, it's time for Oregon and other states to implement emergency loans to sustain businesses like restaurants, and congress should extend emergency funding for the unemployed. Norway and Finland know how to control the coronavirus -- it's time for the U.S. to follow their lead.  Hos...

An interview with Chris Thornton, President of MMMco, which owns 9 restaurants in Portland, Oregon, and discussion on the latest shutdown of restaurants. Amazon has begun selling medications online. What impact will that have on pharmacies like Wallgreens and CVS? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

President-elect Joe Biden jump starts his coronavirus team and names a Covid leader. This month marks two major historical events in America. Citizen Smith talks about all this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covid-19 is surging across America but hope is on the horizon with a vaccine. Organic farming in Oregon is thriving -- even in a pandemic. The Citizen interviews one such farmer about heritage turkey's, pasture-raised lamb and other deliciously healthy items at Kookoolan Farms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

The coronavirus is out of control throughout the U.S. Governor Kate Brown of Oregon issued a warning and pleaded to Oregonians to comply with her health advisory. School sports are also delayed because of the virus. Peter Weber Executive Director of the Oregon School Activities Association joins the show to talk about the state of sports in Oregon during the pandemic heading into 2021. Hosted by S...

Moderna announced today that it has very positive results to report of its coronavirus vaccine, which has proven to be 94 percent effective. And a childhood friend of Citizen Smith talks about his life living with multiple sclerosis -- the challenges living in the world of Covid, and how, even with MS, he has a loving and supportive marriage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Joe Biden is on his way to being elected President, and Oregon voters approved measure 109 allowing the manufacturing and dispensing of psilocybin from mushrooms as a remedy for mental health treatment.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's show, Citizen Smith talks to Jimmy Jones,  executive director of Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action about the historic measure 110, which was approved by Oregon voters, and will decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs. The Citizen also talks about the presidential election results, and President Trump's early morning post-Election Day meltdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...