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While big box stores and massive e-commerce operations make billions every holiday season, its important to remember local retailers in the community. This show explores the importance of how local shops help keep money in their community, employ more people and give back to their community in many ways.

A conversation about how Giving Tuesday helps nonprofits, but also how it amplifies the community impact and sheer economic power of our region's nonprofit sector.

A panel discussion about the role of community colleges to develop talent for the 21st Century workforce.

A conversation about the proposed plan to expand the Port of Coos bay to accommodate more and larger ships. Local and federal leaders are trying to secure federal funding for the multi-billion dollar project, while environmental groups have grave concerns about impacts to the coastal region.

Jenn White is the host of NPR's 1A, aired daily on KLCC. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the show and her life on the radio. They talk about how show topics are chosen, her inspiration for the job she does, social media, and the importance of acting locally.

A conversation with economists, business leaders, political experts, member of the media, and academicians about the past year and whether or not we are better off today.

Deana Dartt is a Native American art curator and consultant. She speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, on the work her organization is doing to bridge the divide between Native communities and organizations that partner with them. They talk about decolonization and repatriation and settlement privilege.

We separate fact from fiction about fitness and weight loss as you’ll hear from experts about the reality and science-based ways that an individual can achieve their fitness and weight goals. An expert on exercise and one on nutrition will discuss honest and long-lasting health strategies that are proven to be effective and resolute.

Nadia Telsey is a founder of the women's martial arts movement and and teacher of self empowerment and self defense. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, on the power of listening to all points of view and making positive change through conversations and activism.

A conversation with Cristina Eisenberg, Associate Dean within the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, who occupies a very unique position both at the school and in the world of forest management. As an expert in forestry, but also an expert in indigenous peoples and practices, she writes and teaches about how we can blend both indigenous knowledge and western science to better nurture and protect climate-adapted forests.