Salem Reporter has teamed up with What’s Happening Salem for a regular “Coffee Break” podcast.
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander and host Jacob Espinoza talk about Salem’s top news of the week in about 10 minutes.
Here’s the Nov. 19 episode , covering:
The latest on plans for a Detroit Lake drawdown , and what it means for Salem’s drinking water
Rogue Ales’ abrupt closure , including of its Salem public house
Salem’s inaugural Dinner Club
Listen to the podcast below.
Or watch the livestream here .
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