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A loving tension; a progressive hope:That's what Jefferson and Joe Smith bring to the Portland airwaves via XRAY FM and to the world through the wonders of the Internet.It's pretty simple really. They follow the current news headlines and talk about the things that they find interesting and these da…

News With My Dad

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A Challenging National Anthem

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 85:20


In today's show, Joe and Jeff run through the latest in COVID news, share their experiences watching parts of this year's CPAC, and give a rundown of your local headlines.

The Robots are Running Mars!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 46:41


On today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss the robotic mission to Mars, the ongoing confirmations in Washington, and your most important state and local headlines.

Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 57:01


In today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss Merrick Garland's appointment, the devastating power outages in Texas, and your most local of headlines.

A Very Large Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 49:31


On today's show, Joe and Jeff prepare for the winter vortex, talk impeachment for the requisite amount of time, and offer their takes on state and local headlines.

The Stop Trump Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 52:23


In today's show, Joe and Jeff cover news local and national, and Jeff shares a touching anecdote about the legacy of the Stop Trump House.

A Whole Lotta Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 50:08


In today's show, Joe and Jeff bring you the latest and greatest in local, national, and international headlines, as well as a passionate endorsement for House Rep. Katie Porter.

To Compromise or Not to Compromise

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 59:02


On today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss the Republican counteroffer on stimulus, the looming conviction trial, and the most important in local headlines.

Fast Times at Gamestop High

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 60:59


In today's show, Joe helms the studio and talks news, and Jeff takes on a new role as resident Stock Watcher. Spoiler alert, Gamestop shares are droppin' fast.

The DDT Detritus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 69:28


In today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss the Oregon State Legislature, the vaccine rollout, and Joe offers a final (hopefully) look back on the DDT administration.

News Without My Son

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 88:53


In today's spin-off show, Joe and Julia gas about the new Biden administration, fret about potential obstructionism, and vent about the right-leaning protests in at Portland's Democratic Party of Oregon building.  Later, the speak with Mel Gurtov, a political science professor at PSU, about the foreign policy we can expect from Biden's administration.

The Lessons of 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 52:57


In today's show, Joe and Jeff share their fears about right wing extremism, keep the praise coming for Stacey Abrams, and dig into the tale of a stolen car and a returned child.

Impeachment So Nice, They Did It Twice

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 72:31


In today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss Trump's historic 2nd impeachment, the impending senate trial, and possible 2024 contenders. They also speak with Multnomah County's new district attorney, Mike Schmidt.

A Half Cup of Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 33:22


In today's short show, Joe and Jeff continue to sift through the fallout of the insurrection in Washington, talk environmental news, and Joe revisits his Court Stuff.

Putting the 'G' in Buttigieg

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 56:45


In today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss the incoming cabinet, the light at the end of the tunnel, and the continuing fight to protect democracy.

Live from the Electoral College

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 57:33


In today's show, Joe and Jeff discuss Biden's cabinet picks, Trump's failing legal challenges, and the Red House protests. Meanwhile, Jeff gives live updates on all the shocking twists and turns in the electoral college.

Susan Collins for the Whole Cabinet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 56:36


In today's show, Jeff makes a surprise pitch for Biden's Secretary of Defense, Joe brings the latest on the pandemic, and the new segment Gavel Time is born.

America, You're Freaking Me Out

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 60:38


On this episode of news with my dad, Joe and Jeff give an update on COVID, talk about the state of our democracy and break down some local PDX news.

Jeff's Big Day Out

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 47:40


In today's episode, the show hits the road when Jefferson makes a last minute effort to show up for jury duty. They also talk more about Joe Biden's future cabinet and his ability to get them nominated.

A Gobble in the Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 69:21


On today's show, Joe and Jeff talk cabinet picks, the coming holidays, and Jeff tries to get a word in edgewise.

Flattening the Curve (Again)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 71:11


In today's show, Jeff joins Joe remotely to give the latest on the Oregon and Washington lockdowns, the quest for a vaccine, and the full laundry list of local headlines.

Closing Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 55:33


On this episode of News with my Dad, Joe and Jefferson give you rundown on election news both local and national.

We're Still Standing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 61:41


In today's show, Joe and Jeff dig into the 2020 polling errors and the potential members of a Biden cabinet, and they give a big, heart-felt thanks to Stacey Abrams.

The Calm Before the Storm

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 72:19


In today's show, Joe and Jeff offer their final thoughts before the election.

This is America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 38:30


On this weeks episode of News with My Dad, Joe and Jefferson talk about the upcoming election, run through some local Portland news and encourage listeners to get out and VOTE.

In Which Dad Asks for Money

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 72:15


In today's show, Joe and Jeff talk ballot initiatives and local sports, and they check in with XRAY's international correspondent, Tim Marcroft.

Back to Back

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 73:17


This week Joe and Jefferson talk supreme court, the upcoming & final presidential debate, and upcoming local elections. They are also joined by a handful of guests including Kim Thatcher, Republican state senator running for Secretary of State, Debbie Kaye, the president of Portland’s League of Women Voters, and more.

Of the People, by the People, for the People

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 87:45


On this week's episode of News with My Dad, Joe and Jeff share their opinions on the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and how members are chosen. They also break down and discuss different measures on the ballot for the upcoming 2020 presidential election and talk ‘nuclear power’ with guest, Dr. José Reyes.

Straw in the Beep

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 56:39


In today's show, Joe and Jeff talk COVID immunity, the Lincoln Project, and wishing for more wishes.

Debate the Night Away

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 60:46


In this week's episode of News with My Dad, Joe and Jefferson dissect the Vice Presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris & Vice President Mike Pence, and discuss whether or not they think it will have any impact on the outcome of the election. They also comment on the loss of Rock legend Eddie Van Halen. Then, they talk about the upcoming local election for Portland Mayor and address the new coalition that has come together to try and spend the campaign dollars that Ted Wheeler can’t.

The Dad Next Door

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 63:04


In today's show, Joe and Jefferson unpack after a whirlwind of a weekend. Joe highlights the importance of tomorrow's Vice Presidential debate and pleads with listeners to check their voter registration.

Where do we go from here?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 54:53


On this week's episode of News with My Dad, Jefferson and Joe Smith dive deep into a multitude of topics. They talk about the indictment in the Breonna Taylor case and give an update on the coronavirus vaccine. They also discuss the possibility of Trump refusing to peacefully concede if he loses the election and what the aftermath could result in. They also talk more about the Portland protests.

A Word in Edgewise

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 60:16


Joe and Jefferson mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and they discuss the future of the US Supreme Court.

Hurricanes, Pandemics, Fires, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 46:31


On this episode of News with My Dad, Jefferson talks with his father talk about Hurricane Sally & the aftermath, the Micheal Caputo story and what’s going to matter most in determining the outcome if the upcoming election. They discuss the impact of the local wildfires & give an update on the fight against coronavirus.

Love, Rain O'er Me

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 58:40


In today's show, Joe takes to the studio to discuss the fires, pray for rain, and run through his laundry list of international events.

Heavy Metal News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 47:15


Oregon fire updates, national news, and more.

On Self-Reflection

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 55:43


In today's show, Joe and Jefferson discuss the shooting over the weekend and address the importance and direction of the Portland protests for racial justice.

Nonpartisan, Unbiased Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 85:59


Today, Joe and Jefferson get themselves excited for the Trump Convention, discuss the protests in Louisiana, and talk animals with Dr. Don Moore, retiring Director of the Oregon Zoo.

The DNC and Me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 58:48


Jeff and Joe debrief night three of the Democratic National Convention.

The Convention Begins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 86:47


Joe takes to the studio to discuss Biden's VP pick, the upcoming convention, and the tightening presidential race. But not before Jeff shares two harrowing tales from his Oregon travels. Later, they talk with Kamelah Adams of Mimi's Fresh Tees.

Just Another Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 88:36


Jefferson and Joe Smith discuss staff disobeying social distancing guidelines at Multnomah County Jail, while Joe proves that he doesn’t need to take breaks.

That's What the Kids are Saying

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 81:27


A look at the stories driving the news, some commentary, and lessons from a high school senior.

News With My Son

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 85:44


In today's show, Joe takes the studio while Jeff takes the phone. After rounding up the weekend's news, Joe talks with WWII veteran "Ski" Kowaleski, and Tim Marcroft joins with international news.

Keep Goin', Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 79:23


In today's extra long episode, Joe and Jefferson discuss the passing of Congressman John Lewis, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty's ultimatum to Mayor Ted Wheeler, and Trump's weekend interview with Chris Wallace. Later, they speak to Avi Brown, CEO of Dhvani.

Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Cleveland?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 56:10


To mask or not to mask? (TO MASK!) plus renaming high schools and much more

A Stone's Throw

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 58:25


"On today's episode, Joe and Jefferson break down the weekend's huge developments, including the Portland protests, the President's commuting of Roger Stone's sentence, and the latest on COVID-19."

To Protest or Not to Protest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 49:25


Today we discuss some major supreme court decisions and we get passionate about the current protests.

Not My 4th of July

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 71:44


On this lengthy episode of News With My Dad, Joe and Jefferson discuss the presidential bid of Kanye West, the possible VP choices of Joe Biden, and all the things that took place over 4th of July weekend.

I DECLARE a Climate Emergency

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 65:46


Portland declares a climate emergency and Oregon just got a whole bunch more lawyers

Happy Birthday, Jeff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 40:17


On this episode, Jefferson and Joe discuss the Supreme Court's latest ruling, as well as a rundown of some of the bills passed during Oregon's Special Legislative Session.

Deep Local Dive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 48:19


Jefferson and Joe spend a fair amount of time talking about the special session, they touch on some of tuesday's primaries, and much more

Cup O' Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 51:33


On this episode, Joe Smith flies solo, running down the weekend's headlines. Content warning: Between 30 and 33 minutes, there is a discussion of the past legitimacy and normalcy of slavery.

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