Louise Kaplan and Jacey Silk sit down with George Endicott, outgoing Mayor of Redmond, to reflect on his long and eventful career from NATO to local politics.
Safe Parking with Pastor Rick Russell and Sierra Hopper from Mountain View Community Development
Jacey Silk and Carolyn Esky discuss the Safe Parking program as a solution to the homeless parking situation in Redmond, OR, with Pastor Rick Russell and Safe Parking Director Sierra Hopper from Mountain View Community Development.
Conversation with Raven Makes Gallery Owners about the Importance of Indigenous Artwork
Raven Makes Gallery works to educate the community about Native American culture through featuring authentic Indigenous artwork.
Anne Graham, Author of "Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders"
Anne Graham, Redmond resident and author of the recently published "Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders," had a professional career in both genders as an engineer. She discusses how she transitioned mid-life while in a senior role for a major corporation.
You can also listen to Anne’s 2018 interview on The Point here.
John Nielsen, Candidate for Redmond City Council
John Nielsen, candidate for Redmond City Council, talks about his reasons for running, his frustration with political polarization, homelessness, affordable housing and other issues related to the city of Redmond.
Summer Reading Program at Deschutes Public Library
Paige Bentley-Flanner, Community Librarian at the Deschutes Public Library, discusses the 2022 "Summer With the Library" program and how everyone can participate throughout the summer.
City of Bend Water System Master Plan
The City of Bend's Utilities Director, Michael Buettner, talks about the city's Integrated Water System Master Plan.
Cyber Security and Cyber Fraud with Matthew Canham
Matthew Canham, former FBI special agent, cybersecurity expert, CEO and co-founder of Khonsoo IO, discusses ways to protect yourself and your information from cyber-criminals.
COVID Impact on Redmond Schools with Superintendent Charan Cline
Redmond School District Superintendent Charan Cline gives an update to Louise and Mary Ann on what has happened within the school district during the COVID pandemic, how the situation progressed and what is happening at this time.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and Veterans' Issues with Alison Perry and Gary Bridwell
Alison Perry, founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, and a very special guest, Vietnam Veteran Gary Bridwell, talk about veterans’ issues and those especially applicable to Vietnam veterans.
Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief
Devin Lewis, who joined the Redmond Police Department as Chief on January 1, 2022, discusses the Public Safety Facility Bond that will be on the May 17, 2022 ballot.
Who Owns the Water? with Chuck Thompson and Susan Hess from Columbia Insight
Executive Director and Publisher Susan Hess and Editor Chuck Thompson of Columbia Insight discuss their collaboration with other publications on a series of articles on water inequality in the western United States.
Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky
Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky updates us on houselessness, allocation of ARPA funds, protests outside Redmond High School, Hemholtz Village project and recent Redmond City Council meetings.
Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity with DeeDee Johnson and Scott Nordquist
DeeDee Johnson, Vice President of Home Ownership Services, and Scott Nordquist, Homeowner Services Manager, of Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity discuss their programs designed to provide affordable housing to the communities of Bend and Redmond with Louise and Mary Ann.
Constitutional scholar Dr. James Foster
Dr. James Foster, constitutional scholar and professor emeritus of OSU, critiques President Biden's first year in office in an hour-long conversation with Louise and Mary Ann.
CPACE with Paula Latasa and Todd Gray
Paula Latasa of 350 Deschutes and Todd Gray, CFO for Merete Hotel Management & Vice President of Finance for Sycan B Corp, discuss CPACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) funding program in Deschutes County and a pending project in Redmond with Louise and Mary Ann.
Master Gardener Certification with Amy Jo Detweiler
Amy Jo Detweiler, community horticulturist for OSU Extension in Central Oregon, talks about the 2022 Master Gardener certification program.