Restoration in the News: How Politics in Virginia and Oregon Relate
Breaking down the Republican Primary for governor in Oregon, Virginia's unconstitutional new district maps, and Washington's insane decision to hand out mifepristone through the prison system.
Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor for Restoration News, made his regular hour-long appearance on the Newsmakers at Noon show on 1430AM KYKN in Salem, Oregon. He talked about several national and Oregon-related topics with hosts Denise Quinn and Hunter Newton.
KYKN gave a synopsis on social media of the wide-ranging discussion:
First, musicians from a local high school gave a behind the scenes look at their upcoming classical music trips: 🎻 McKay Orchestra Students – Yair, Maxim, and Kiera joined us to promote an upcoming performance featuring Bach & Mendelssohn, with special guest Jessica Lee of the Oregon Symphony.
Then we welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News and Senior Investigative Researcher with Restoration of America, to break down major national stories and what they mean moving forward.
đź“… May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM
đź“Ť Smith Auditorium, Willamette University
🎟️ Tickets available at:
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📧 Questions: [email protected]
The event will also feature a silent auction to support the McKay music program.
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⚖️ National News: A Virginia judge has halted what’s being described as a Democrat gerrymandering power grab, raising fresh questions about election integrity and who controls the process.
📊 We also talked about the danger of overreacting to headlines—one poll does not decide an election. Momentum shifts, narratives change, and voters ultimately determine the outcome. This in light of new betting market analyses of the Oregon gubernatorial race.
🧬 A serious and complex issue: concerns from pro-life advocates that a proposed IVF mandate could threaten religious freedom and human dignity, highlighting the growing tension between policy and deeply held beliefs.
A wide-ranging show covering power, policy, and the importance of supporting the arts in our community.
Listen to the entire episode at this link.
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