Georgene has been a talk show host with KPDQ for more than 20 years and has traveled internationally as a station correspondent. In 2003 Georgene served as the chief spokesman and debater for the Defense of Marriage Coalition, which successfully amended Oregon’s constitution. She has lectured on university campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats. Georgene has served on several Boards and regularly volunteers for charitable organizations. A musician Georgene and husband Dan have traveled around the world teaching and performing Gospel music.
Headlines: PDX Crusade update; Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer's 'political extortion' of nominees; Clintons subpoenaed in House Epstein probe; Ghislaine Maxwell opposes court unsealing her grand jury transcripts; Former VP witness in waiting; Special envoy Witkoff, Ambassador Huckabee to visit Gaza, GHF food distribution centers; EU leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives; Cancer deaths hit 'alarming' surge due to common health condition, experts say; Dems use illegal aliens to obtain cheap labor to support their lifestyles; Cynthia Erivo’s ‘demonic’ portrayal of Jesus prompts outrage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Thousands gather at Moda Center for largest Christian event in decades; NYT erroneous cover photo of Gazan child; European leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives; GOP memo preps House Republicans for recess; Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, Georgene's Retirement announcement, and Brett Meador, pastor, Athey Creek, on PDX Crusade 2025, free event Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd at the Moda Center, powerful worship, musical guests, Gospel message by Pastor Meador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's headlines. Georgene announces the date of her Retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Kamala Haris not running for CA governor; West coast tsunami alerts; China may gain greater control of Panama Canal. Interview with Brett Meador, pastor at Athey Creek, on PDX Crusade 2025, free event Saturday, Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd, at the Moda Center, powerful worship, musical guests, Gospel message by Pastor Meador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best of the Georgene Rice Show: Past interviews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: Ground squirrels taking over ND city; cat dubbed cat burglar; woman flooded with calls about nonexistent cat; Citizen Kane Rosebud sled auctioned for millions; largest piece of mars fetches $5.3 million; ideas for better shows to replace the Late Show; 15 sets of twins graduated from one NY high school; 80-year-old drives luxury Mercedes sedan down Rome’s Spanish steps; Chinese hotel ordered to cease red panda wakeup call encounters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: DNI Gabbard claims deep state actors didn’t want Trump Russia info to see light of day; DOJ announces task force to investigate Obama officials ‘Russiagate’ role; Biden alleges Ambien use sparks warnings about jobs that prohibit sleep aids; judge denies request to unseal Epstein Grand Jury transcripts; US Olympic Committee quietly bans men from women’s sports; Kotek proposes 6-cent gas tax hike; Secretary of State probe flags $3M in waste, potential fraud in Oregon preschool promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best of the Georgene Rice Show: Corey Miller, author of "Progressive Miseducation of America", President and CEO of Ratio Christi. Olivier Melnick, author of Antisemitism in the End Times: How the Rise of the World's Oldest Hatred Is Paving the Way for Messiah's Return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shut down; House GOP Will Recess Early to Avoid Floor Action on Epstein Resolution; Deputy attorney general to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell; unearthed emails shed light on Biden DOG memo calling parents ‘domestic terrorists’; atheists target healthcare sharing ministries; clarification on IRS ruling related to churches endorsing political candidates; The Scopes Monkey trial legacy, inheriting the wind; Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for Special Session to address transportation emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Gabbard bombshell claims of Obama era cabal’s conspiracy; fascism alert: show that wasn’t making money canceled; creation of ‘3 parent babies’ raises ethical concerns; Ed Feulner remembered; Fed chair hit with criminal referral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: CA home flooded with Amazon packages; Hungary’s oldest library beetle infestation; King Charles annual swan census; medieval monastery hits market with royal catch; ground squirrels take over North Dakota city; largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million; 15 sets of twins graduate from one NY high school; 80 year old drives Mercedes down Rome’s Spanish steps; Chinese hotel ordered to cease red panda wakeup call encounters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Republicans ram through Trump’s claw back package; Dems storm out of vote on Trump nominee; Jews fleeing Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Senate marches toward passing Trump’s $9B claw back bill; time to cut public broadcasting? Israel strikes Syria’s military headquarters over Druze abuse; Portland on track to hit 98 degrees; Governor Kotek declares state of emergency to imminent threat of wildfire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Beloved pastor-teacher and author, John MacArthur has died; five Iranians nabbed at US northern border; what causes obesity? Popular zero calorie sweetener could raise stroke risks; dairy farmers agree to quit using artificial colors; Portland fire officials urge caution as seven large fires burn across Oregon; WNBA announces new team name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Trump’s latest tariff threats, Ukraine defense; Thune reflects on reconciliation, previews what’s next; the Epstein file controversy; Biden chief of staff gave approval for auto pen; John MacArthur may be on his way home soon; Chip Gains modern American Christian culture controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: Strawberry, pasta and tennis; Beethoven’s Ninth on the road; minor league team has rabbit throw out first pitch; China’s humanoid robots soccer excitement; man gets stuck in chimney; blueberry spill causes traffic ‘jam’; world’s most expensive cheese; woman’s world record collection of egg cups; snake on a plane; massive bee swarm leaves many injured; what makes someone cool? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Samaritans Purse brings Jesus to TX disaster relief; The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025; DOJ subpoenas doctors and clinics performing transgender operations; politics in the pulpit; PGE to announce layoffs; Portland WNBA announces launch party; high temps in Portland may reach triple digits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS after it toppled Assad; Christian group decries 'injustice'; Gregg Jarrett: CIA report makes it clear Trump was framed; University receives grant to foster LGBTQ + inclusion in churches; The face of the deportation push: pastor, father of 5 deported to Guatemala after 2 decades in Florida; Intel to lay off nearly 530 workers in Oregon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines, and an interview with Nathan Jones, PhD, “The Coming Millennial Kingdom; What Life Will Be Life for Us When Jesus Reigns on Earth”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Texas flooding kills 80 and counting; more than 850 high water rescues; Trump faith office cites Psalms 34:18; Trump signs mega OBBB; Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea; US champions Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament; shooter killed in effort to ambush Border Patrol agents in TX; Hindu mob beat pastor, burns bibles. Interview: Kevin Ferguson, Troutdale Christian Outlet. "Christmas in July" Sale Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: The House advances Trump's massive agenda bill after fiscal hawks' cave; Will the House Freedom Caucus desert President Trump and trigger a massive tax hike? Jeffries filibuster: Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Men in Women’s Sports; Happy Independence Day, Y’all; America is about to turn 249. Here's a fun July 4th math calculation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Trump to begin enforcing birthright citizenship orders as early as this month; Trump announces Vietnam trade deal; Trump’s biggest peace deal may be one overlooked; Trump could arm Israel with B2’s; Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down abortion ban; UPenn agrees to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports; CNN promotes ICE-tracking app; WA drivers 6 percent gas tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Bill; House kicks off final sprint for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful bill' with key committee hearing; Mike Johnson readies House vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' amid warring GOP factions; Tax cuts, work requirements and asylum fees: Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dead at 90; Oregon’s transportation package flames out, cuts coming. Interview: Corey Miller, The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to your Community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Big, beautiful bill gets closer; Trump sues LA; Trump to visit alligator alley; CO woman 82, dies of injuries from antisemitic arson attack; SCOTUS rules in favor of Maryland parents. Interview with Olivier Melnick, Antisemitism in the End Times, Harvest House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: Oregon ranks third most mispronounced state in US: how the state of Oregon got its name; how idiot creek got its name; no fireworks in Portland; Oregon teen one of the best cornhole players in US: Lays transforms classic chip flavor; nuclear inspired baby name; 15 sets of twins graduating from one NY High School; spelling bee requires master of geography; 80-year-old drives Mercedes down Rome’s Spanish steps; no more panda wakeup call encounters; items left on British buses; Norwegian man wakes to cargo ship in his yard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest on Iran bombing outcomes; trucks seen at Iran’s Fordow were concrete workers, not nuclear material transporters; Fordow tracked since 2019; Hegseth, Joint chiefs press conferences; Jack Keane praises Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump says U.S. strikes reasserted the credibility of American deterrence. Tulsi Gabbard blasts media over Iran strike; Iran concedes strike badly damaged nuclear facilities; Trump formally nominated for Nobel Peace Prize; Iran’s ideological foot soldiers wage proxy war in America. Interview with Melanie Israel: Visiting Fellow, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family, on Senate Democrats effort on Dobbs 3rd anniversary to restart the conversation on abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Experts gauge success of 'bunker buster' bombs dropped by U.S. on Iran nuclear sites; Experts note that even if some materials were moved before attack, Iran's ability to 'sprint to a bomb' has been significantly impaired; Trump and AOC exchange blows over impeachment push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran; Operation Midnight Hammer: The Backstory; Satellite image shows Fordow nuclear facility after bomb strike; nuclear strike, not regime change, pentagon chief says; Iran retaliates with attack on US base; Russia claims US strike opened Pandora’s box; Drag show on Oregon’s House Floor rightfully sparks outrage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: Rare 16th century shipwreck found at record depth; world’s largest game of red light, green light played; squirrel runs on to field of play; slithering surprises; Lincoln’s possessions sell for millions; swimmer circumnavigates Martha’s Vineyard for shark preservation; Norwegian man finds cargo ship in his front yard; compelling evidence of Noah’s Ark remains; flood swept cow washes ashore on beach; Scripps national spelling bee contenders must master geography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Freedom Day! Israeli Defense Minister Says Ayatollah ‘Should Not Continue to Exist’ After Iran Strikes Hospital; 1,500 Jewish Americans evacuated from Israel as DeSantis sponsors rescue flights to Tampa; Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader; America's Iran dilemma; Why Are We Just Now Hearing About China’s 2020 Election Interference?; The Age of Political Assassinations Is Here. Our Leaders Are No Longer Safe; Portland anti-ICE riot crushed by feds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: G7 flop; Trump’s Iran ultimate ultimatum; Migrant influx cost Mass $1B; NY Mayoral candidate arrested-in Democratic rite of passage; Trump deploys 2K more troops to LA; What does the future hold for Khamanei? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines: Trump military parade empty seats, No Kings’ protests major crowds, limited violence in some states; Iran says one phone call from Trump could pave return to diplomacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: vegetable likenesses of Trump, Parton, and a Papel Conclave on display in in London; the proper way to eat a banana; Walmart customer calls cops on himself; million bees on WA road; Catholic cathedral in Germany performance with raw chickens in diapers; Lincoln’s possessions sold for millions; swimmer circumnavigates Martha’s vineyard for shark conservation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Portland, Seattle respond to protests; four Biden aides set to testify in mental decline investigation; Kotek signs Oregon laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Past interviews on the Georgene Rice Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Storm clouds gathering; American Intifada; Israel deports Greta Thunberg; Why the CBO gets it wrong; government failed at fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview: Michael Medved, radio talk show host, author, political commentator, and film critic. "The American Miracle" docudrama, inspired by Medved’s book of the same name. Headlines: Musk does immediate 180 on Trump; LA police chief admits officers overwhelmed; US Marines to deploy to LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines and The Lighter Side of the News on Georgene's Birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Putin tells Trump Russia will respond to Ukraine attack, ceasefire unlikely; Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ would add $2.4 Trillion to National Debt, Analysis Finds; After muscling their Bill through the House, some Republicans have regrets; Karine Jean-Pierre announces she’s leaving the Democratic Party in new book Promising Look Into ‘Broken White House’; The deadly consequences of campus chants; Rachel Levine awarded honorary degree by all-women’s Smit College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's headlines: Washington Bishops file suit in Seattle; 11 people stabbed in Salem Union Gospel Mission men’s shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Headlines, and The Lighter Side of the News: Random thoughts on a passing scene In-n-Out crowned America’s favorite; soybean powder spill; Wienermobile race; newspapers summer book list recommends nonexistent books; New Zealand’s Parliament cookie jar; OKC Thunder reporter can handle anything; pregnant news anchor in labor on air; travelers new hack; squirrel runs onto Detroit Tigers field; Abraham Lincoln’s possessions sell for millions; compelling evidence of Noah’s Ark unearthed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Federal courts block Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, Biden-era migrant parole suspension; Judge to block Trump admin's Harvard foreign students ban; Trump’s clemency spree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines. Interviews: Jenny Donnelly, one of the organizers of the Mayday Tour, at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle on Sunday that was met with violence and repudiated by Mayor Bruce Harrell as a deliberate provocation (LGBTQ protesters, Antifa), Bebhinn Horrigan, Parent Life Coordinator, Tacoma Youth for Christ, on ministry to teen moms helping them to navigate adulthood amid daunting challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines: Trump will reportedly announce US brokered Gaza ceasefire; Trump throws billion-dollar education business into chaos; NPR suit alleges funding cuts violate first amendment; Trump warns Putin playing with fire, gone absolutely crazy; Trump asks SCOTUS to authorize rapid migrant deportation to countries other than their own; Rep. Sentor Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor of Alabama; TX nabs escaped LA inmates; ‘Duck Dynasty’ Phil Robertson dies at 79; SPLC puts Turning Point USA on hate map with Klan chapters; SCOTUS declines free speech case in ‘only two genders’ shirt case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Past interviews: Gabe Henry, author of the book "Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell", Rabbi Kirt Schneider, author of the book "Decoding the Torah: Applying Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.