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Hosted by Jacob Espinoza · news · EN · 87 episodes
Stay connected to your community with "What’s Happening Salem," your go-to podcast for all things Salem, Oregon. Every Friday morning, we bring you the latest news, events, and stories from the past week, keeping you informed and engaged with what's happening in your city. Whether it's local government updates, community events, or neighborhood highlights, "What’s Happening Salem" ensures you never miss a beat. Tune in weekly to stay in the know and be part of the vibrant Salem community.
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Signup to Generate a PitchStay connected to your community with "What’s Happening Salem," your go-to podcast for all things Salem, Oregon. Every Friday morning, we bring you the latest news, events, and stories from the past week, keeping you informed and engaged with what's happening in your city.
What's Happening Salem is hosted by Jacob Espinoza. The show has published 87 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E92 | Trash Talk: Salem’s Climate Plan with Julianah Dougals" (20 October 2026, 52 minutes), "E91 | Salem’s $50M Fiber Upgrade with Michael Wynschenk" (19 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "E90 From Radio to Salem: leans on Jenn Hays' career story" (13 October 2026, 47 minutes).
What's Happening Salem publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 87 episodes.
Booking probability for What's Happening Salem is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What's Happening Salem requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What's Happening Salem's contact route on record: verified email.
Jacob Espinoza hosts What's Happening Salem, a news show with 87 episodes published.
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What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week’s episode of What’s Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza and Jenn Hays sit down with Julianah Dougals, Climate Action Plan Manager for the City of Salem, to discuss: What it takes to turn 183 climate...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week’s episode of What’s Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Michael Wynschenk, CEO of Hunter Communications, to discuss: Hunter’s $50 million commitment to bringing fiber...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week’s episode of What’s Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with co-host Jenn Hays for a get-to-know-you conversation about her Salem roots, her career in country radio, and why local storytelling...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! What happens when Salem takes control of its own ambulance service, and can the city actually deliver better emergency response? In this first live episode...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and co-host Jenn Hayes sit down with Ashley Dunn, the City of Salem's Community Engagement Manager, to talk about Northeast...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening in Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and new co-host Jenn Hays sit down with Salem-Keizer School District Superintendent Andrea Castaneda to discuss the upcoming...
Episode #86
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Gretchen Bennett, Community Services Director and Homeless Liaison for the City of Salem, to discuss: The new...
Episode #85
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with Britt Zijlstra of the Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service (WVMLS) to discuss: The current state of Salem's real...
Episode #84
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Susie Rice, Development Director at CASA Marion County, to discuss: The upcoming Superhero Run and how it brings...
Episode #83
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, your hosts sit down at Metronome for a wide-ranging conversation about Salem's live music scene — past, present, and future. From flyering...
Episode #82
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel from Salem Reporter to discuss: The future of local journalism and what sets community-rooted reporters...
Episode #81
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with David Neely , founder of Better Together Supports — a Salem-based in-home care agency serving individuals with intellectual...
Episode #80
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, recorded live at Metronome Studio, host Jacob Espinoza sits down with Teresa Alonso León — former Oregon state legislator and current candidate...
Episode #79
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Harley from Banner Homes to discuss the exciting Headwaters development project — a large-scale subdivision that stands...
Episode #78
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this action-packed episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Mason Reeves from the Dax robotics team and Salem's Strongest Man to discuss: The incredible feats...
Episode #77
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this live episode, the hosts sit down with Danielle Bethell, current Marion County Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate, to discuss: Her journey from...
Episode #76
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with Jeff Whaley from Uptown Music to discuss how a local music shop has become the beating heart of Salem's creative community...
Episode #75
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanor Ryan sit down with Salem Mayor Julia Hoy to discuss: Julie's journey as a musician from age seven to performing...
Episode #73
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rhonda Wolf from Mid-Willamette Valley United Way to discuss: The evolution of United Way from traditional fundraising to direct...
Episode #74
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Join us at Metronome, an incredible rehearsal space for bands, as we sit down with Keizer Mayor Kathleen Clark and Veronica from We Make Art Oregon. This episode...
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