Think Out Loud

Zombie Homes Update | Pendleton May Lose Airport | Mary Roach On Her Book 'Grunt'

By Julie Sabatier (OPB) and Joanna Purpich (OPB)

June 15, 2016 5:17 p.m.

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales discusses the city's new approach to foreclosures on abandoned properties sometimes called "zombie homes."

Pendleton's Eastern Oregon Regional Airport is at risk of losing much needed federal subsidies. Airport manager Steve Chrisman walks us through the economic implications of this change.

Best-selling author Mary Roach joins us to talk about her latest book, "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans At War." Note: Mary Roach will be reading at Powell's City of Books Thursday, June 16 at 7:30pm.