From activist to writing coach, from Los Angeles to New York and several stops around the world, Patricia Dunn uses her real life experiences to guide her works of fiction. She talks to Jenny about her new novel Last Stop on the 6 and going home again.

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Jenny’s Writers’ Bloc: Patricia Dunn

Jeanette Ward Horton, the co-founder and CEO of NuProject stops by the show to talk about the non-profit built around the concept of Economic Justice for the BIPOC community through participation in the Cannabis Industry. 

Mainstream Weedia: NuProject and Economic Justice

Local, gold medal swimmer turned author Carolyn Wood joins the show to talk about her new book ‘Class Notes: A Young Teacher's Lessons from Classroom to Kennedy Compound’. She also talks to Jenny about the Olympics, dealing with death, and her connection to Camelot.

Jenny’s Writers’ Bloc: Carolyn Wood

Cannabis Economist Beau Whitney returns to the show for a look at how cohesiveness between local, state and federal is critical to protect the future of the cannabis industry.

Mainstream Weedia: The Green Economy, Part 2

In the 2022 debut of Writers’ Bloc, author Sallie Weissinger stops by the show to talk about the inspiration behind debut memoir Yes, Again. She and Jenny chat about her life-long journey from New Orleans to Portland, finding and losing love along the way, and what it all has to do with pastrami.

Jenny’s Writers’ Bloc: Sallie Weissinger

How big is the potential legal cannabis economy? Large enough that we’ll dedicate the next two episodes talking about the money. Beau Whitney, chief economist at Whitney economics, joins the show to talk the economic trends of cannabis markets, policy and potential pitfalls.

Mainstream Weedia: The Green Economy, Part 1

A special announcement from KOIN Podcast Network Executive Producer Ian Costello

KOIN Podcast Network Special Announcement

Two killed in North Portland crash, source of mysterious boom found, and new direct flights from PDX to London

The Daily 6: 12/16/2021

In the final (for now?) episode of Your Weather Week, Kelley and Joseph are here to talk about deep mountain snow, cold rain in the valley, and bring you an early look at the upcoming holidays. Plus, what’s the worst Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

Your Weather Week: It‘s the Final Forecast

Attempted abduction in the Pearl, reaching a grim COVID milestone, and Congress raises debt limit

The Daily 6: 12/15/2021

Omicron arrives in Oregon, rescue package for renters and landlords, and massive settlement in USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal

The Daily 6: 12/14/2021

Searching for survivors after deadly tornados, new details on officer involved shooting, and the death of Anne Rice

The Daily6: 12/13/2021

After a warm fall so far, things are taking a turn. We're tracking deep mountain snow and cold rain in the valley. Plus, Peacock Lane is ready to return as a Portland holiday tradition. Oh... and an MLS Cup forecast.

Your Weather Weekend: Mountain Snow and Holiday Lights

On the eve of MLS Cup, boosters for 16 & 17 year olds, and using sewage to track omicron in Oregon

The Daily 6: 12/10/2021

Paying respects to Bob Dole, Omicron specific vaccines under development, and dozens of quakes off Oregon coast

The Daily 6: 12/9/2021

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