John Riley Project
495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsPursue Happiness. John Riley discusses San Diego news stories and interviews politicians, community leaders, athletes, coaches, authors and influencers. Topics including free market economics, entrepreneurism, politics, leadership, current events, sports, history and philosophy. We discuss living your life on your own terms, having the political freedom to make your own choices, and a variety of topics that give life meaning and joy. We broadcast from Poway CA in the San Diego metropolitan area.
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Fernando Garcia, San Diego City Council Candidate, District 9
January 14, 2024 22:33 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBFernando Garcia returns to the JRP Podcast Studio. Fernando is a candidate for San Diego City Council District 9. We discuss a range of issues affecting San Diego including: Homelessness Housing (SB10, high density, ADUs) Energy (SDG&E, solar) Mass Transit (SANDAG, EVs, busses, trolley) Election Reform (Rank Choice Voting, Democracy Dollars) For more information about Fernando Garcia: https://www.garciaforsandiego.com/ Recorded Friday, January 12, 2024. #SanDiego #fernandogarcia #hom...
Poway 2023 Year in Review, 2024 Outlook
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe take a look at some of the big news stories in Poway in 2023 and plans for 2024. Topics include The Farm, Life Time Fitness, Homelessness, Traffic Safety, water, hate litter, Poway Community Foundation, and more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. It’s Wednesday, January 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks. Relevant Articles: 2023 Year in Review: Top news stories in Poway https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/ne...
San Diego Most Expensive City in USA, San Diego Sales Tax Hike?, Govt takeover of SDGE?, Poway News
October 26, 2023 16:31 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWhat's new in San Diego? Lots of things! In one study San Diego was ranked as the most expensive city to live in the United States. Surprised? San Diego officials are considering a sales tax increase. We remember the 20-year anniversary of the Cedar Fire. Plus, new developments in the Poway Life Time Fitness controversy. Got a comment or question? Drop your take in the livestream on Facebook or YouTube. It’s Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: San Diego is the Most E...
San Diego News Update Oct 11: Poway Raising Canes, San Marcos Bike Park, Joe Biden Junk Fees
October 11, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBIn this week's John Riley Project, we discuss the proposed Raising Canes on Poway Rd, the plans for the San Marcos Bike Park, a teacher quitting her job and making 50% more at Costco, Steve Garvey running for Senate, and Biden's War on Junk Fees. It’s Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway Raising Cane over Raising Canes Chicken Restaurant The Poway City Council gave their thumbs up to a chicken restaurant replacing a vacant lot. Some Poway locals are upset. They...
San Diego News Update Oct 4: Sports Arena Housing, El Cajon Granny Flats, Escondido Cannabis
October 04, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThe Midway Rising project at the site of the San Diego Sports Arena has changed their plan on housing and San Diego City Council representatives are angry! We also discuss El Cajon ADUs, Escondido Cannabis, new CA Senator Laphonza Butler, and Gavin Newsom vetoing UE benefits for striking workers. It’s Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Midway Rising Dumps Middle Income Homes, Hotel The San Diego Sports Arena construction project now has a few changes. Due to mortgag...
San Diego News Update Sep 27: SANDAG scraps mileage tax, Uber & Yellow Cab, Fast Food Minimum Wage
September 27, 2023 22:35 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBWe break down San Diego and national news stories here in the John Riley Project. Topics include the SANDAG mileage tax, Uber, public restrooms, minimum wage for fast food, CA Bullet Train update, Target shutting down stores, Amazon monopoly?, and the looming Government Shutdown. Got a question or comment? You can drop your take in the live chat on Facebook or YouTube to get involved in the San Diego Community Forum. It’s Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: SANDAG ...
San Diego News Update Sept 22: Gas Prices, Water Rates, Coach Prime/Blenders, Self Driving Trucks
September 23, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBCan you believe these San Diego gas prices? It’s over $6/gallon. Who is to blame for this mess? It’s expensive to live in San Diego. Water rates are going up 20%. Don’t get me started on housing prices in America’s Finest City! We also discuss Coach Prime’s deal with Blenders Eyewear in Pacific Beach, Poway Politics, self-driving trucks, government run grocery stores and the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s Friday, September 22, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: $6/gallon – San Diego gas price...
San Diego News Update – Sept 6: Poway Road Canyonization, San Diego Housing Crisis, Pt Loma Gay Marriage, Ben Kalasho
September 06, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBI'm back! I took a 2-month vacation but now I am back with my San Diego Local News podcast. We will cover Poway Road Canyonization, San Diego Housing Crisis, Micro Units, Vacant Homes, Pt Loma Gay Marriage, Ben Kalasho in El Cajon, Escondido Joor Muffler Man, National City Bike Lanes, Snapdragon Stadium, CA's Flavored Tobacco Ban Backfiring and more! It’s Wednesday September 6, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway Road Canyonization Powegians are freaking out about all the developmen...
San Diego News Update – June 28: Poway Fraud, Encinitas e-bike, Coronado Richard Bailey, SANDAG
June 29, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBWe have lots of San Diego topics on the table including a federal fraud case in Poway, winners and losers in CA budget, the future of Coronado mayor Richard Bailey, Jim Desmond and Congestion Pricing on Freeways, and much more. It’s Wednesday June 28, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway Social Security Fraud A Poway man defrauded the Social Security system and the VA system of over $830,000 over 3 decades as he schemed to collect using his dead mother’s name. WTF? Crazy story. Socia...
Ed Franklin, No Limits: What works in podcasting?
June 14, 2023 17:34 - 2 hours - 66.5 MBNo Limits podcaster Ed Franklin is back on the John Riley Project. Always great having Ed as he offers so much to help us improve our personal and business lives. No Limits - Overcoming Limitations We can often be our own worst enemy. We create our own roadblocks that prevent us from succeeding. Sometimes it is driven by fear. Other times laziness. But most often, it’s due to not doing what is best for yourself. Clarity - What do you want? It’s not easy figuring out what you really want. ...
San Diego News Update June 7: Poway Politics, Homelessness, Archie Moore, Steve Garvey
June 07, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBLast night I attended the Poway City Council meeting. I have lots to talk about including Poway banning homeless encampments, the replacement of Barry Leonard, money in politics, and Life Time Fitness at The Farm. Plus, we discuss Archie Moore, San Diego Roads, Steve Garvey for CA Senate, Ed Franklin, and more. We will take your comments and questions in the San Diego Community Forum. It’s Wednesday June 7, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway City Council Observations I hadn’t been ...
San Diego News Update May 31: Debt Ceiling, Local Govt Campaign Finance, Poway, Bally Sports, Santee
June 01, 2023 02:32 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBToday we will be discussing the Debt Ceiling Circus in Washington DC, a new rule with local govt campaign finance that may play a huge role in future elections, the replacement for Poway Councilmember Barry Leonard, Bally Sports and the Padres, and the future of the Santee Drive In. Plus, we will take your comments and questions in the San Diego Community Forum. It’s Wednesday May 31, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Debt Ceiling Circus: Republicans and Democrats Fiscally Irresponsible ...
San Diego News Update May 24: Carlsbad Gay Pride, Jim Desmond, Rancho Bernardo, Lemon Grove, Santee
May 24, 2023 23:17 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBWe have a laundry list of topics to discuss in this John Riley Project episode. We will discuss the controversial vote in Carlsbad to ban flags, including the Gay Pride Flag. La Mesa tried this as well and got a different result. Carlsbad went a step further and banned prayer too. We'll also discuss San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond, homelessness, housing subsidies, Rancho Bernardo sink hole, tattoos in Santee and cannabis in Lemon Grove. It’s Wednesday May 24, 2023. Here’s what John Riley th...
San Diego News Update May 10: La Mesa Colin Parent Conflict, KUSI Sold, Poway Term Limits
May 11, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBWhen a corporation donates to a non-profit that is run by a politician, then are they donating to a worthy cause or buying influence? That’s the question facing La Mesa vice mayor Colin Parent in La Mesa. We also discuss the KUSI sale and term limits in Poway. It’s Wednesday May 10, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: La Mesa Vice Mayor Colin Parent Facing Conflict of Interest Accusations Colin Parent runs an organization called Circulate San Diego that works to support sustainable neighb...
San Diego News Update May 4: Poway Resignation, Hwy 56, Nathan Fletcher, Escondido, Imperial Beach
May 05, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBPoway’s City Council is under fire for the possibility of violating the voter’s will. Now we have a Poway resignation on the city council. The Drama! Escondido has a serious problem with their parks and budget. Imperial Beach wants to change their election rules. Plus, there’s more to the Nathan Fletcher saga. So much happening in San Diego County! It’s Thursday May 4, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway Resignation: Councilman Barry Leonard Steps Down In a surprise, Barry Leonard h...
San Diego News Update April 26: Poway Unified to Supreme Court, San Diego Renter Protections, EVs
April 27, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBPoway Unified is in the news…. Again! Now a free speech case is coming before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, politicians are trying to protect renters and protect the homeless, but their policies end up making the housing crisis even worse. It’s Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Poway Unified School District first amendment case before Supreme Court Poway School Board members Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff and TJ Zane (no longer in office), blocked their constituents fro...
San Diego News Update April 12: SDGE Rates, Mass Transit Problems, Water Rationing
April 13, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBSDGE wants to base their electricity prices on your personal income. How can they do that? Meanwhile, mass transit in CA is facing a huge fiscal cliff as ridership is way down and COVID relief money is drying up. It’s as if all rationality has left the discussion in the economy. It’s about feelings rather than reason. It’s Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: SDGE electricity rates based on your income level. SDGE plans to create a flat rate based on your income level,...
San Diego News Update April 5: Nathan Fletcher, Poway Unified, La Mesa Dysfunction, Rancho Bernardo Cannabis
April 05, 2023 22:54 - 2 hours - 55.7 MBThe Good: Aztecs in March Madness. The Bad: Nathan Fletcher, homelessness, San Diego schools declining, Poway Unified schools deteriorating, La Mesa dysfunction, Rancho Bernardo residents upset over cannabis. What is going on in San Diego? It’s Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Aztecs make San Diego Proud So much love for the San Diego State men’s basketball team as they make the March Madness finals, but lose to UConn. Can you feel the energy in San Diego around thi...
San Diego News Update March 29: Aztecs Padres Buzz, Nathan Fletcher, Mental Health, Homelessness
March 29, 2023 21:57 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBCan you feel the excitement in San Diego? Everywhere San Diegans are buzzing about the Aztecs in the Final Four and the Padres about to start their 2023 season. Now they are also buzzing about Nathan Fletcher. It’s Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Aztecs/Padres Buzz Wherever you go there are people wearing Aztec gear and Padres gear. Shirts and hats are flying off the shelves as San Diego gets ready for a big sports weekend. The San Diego State Aztecs made their fi...
San Diego News Update March 22: La Jolla Independence, Poway Farm Fitness, Juneteenth
March 22, 2023 22:24 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIt’s springtime in San Diego! We’re covering the La Jolla quest for independence from San Diego, the controversy in Poway of a fitness center at The Farm, and Todd Gloria declaring Juneteenth a paid holiday for San Diego workers. It’s Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks: La Jolla Independence The rich people in La Jolla want to secede! They want to leave San Diego. What could be driving them to do this? Is there plan even achievable? We break it all down including taki...
Poway Cronyism, Rancho Bernardo Roads, Joe Biden in San Diego
March 17, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBPete Neild joined me to cover a wide range of topic in this San Diego News Update podcast episode. We cover Poway/Rancho Bernardo issues, San Diego regional news, Joe Biden’s visit to San Diego, and US foreign policy issues with China and Russia. Poway Cronyism We saw so much money flowing into Poway’s November election. Turns out that one of the main people behind one of the most influential Political Action Committees ends up getting appointed by Mayor Vaus to a city committee. Rancho Be...
David Leland, Aztecs, March Madness, Padres
March 14, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 50 MBDavid Leland has the Aztecs advancing to the Sweet 16 in March Madness David Leland joined me to discuss the San Diego State Aztecs as they enter the NCAA Tournament in 2023. We break down the Aztecs roster, their strong 2022-23 season, and how far we project the Aztecs to advance. Plus, we share some of our own March Madness bracket picks. David has the San Diego State Aztecs getting to the Sweet 16 and Texas winning it all. Thinks this could be the year for the San Diego Padres David al...
SANDAG Mileage Tax, Climate and Housing Clash in Mira Mesa
February 23, 2023 19:48 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBSan Diego County leaders are pushing for major changes in our region. Look in the crystal ball and we can see plans for more housing, more trolleys, more busses, more people, and now a per mile mileage tax. Can San Diego accommodate more growth? What do think of their plans to make this happen? It is Wednesday, February 22nd. Here is a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here is what John Riley thinks: Is SANDAG’s Mileage Tax moral or practical? This mileage tax propose...
Ed Franklin, No Limits, Individualism, 2022 Year in Review
February 01, 2023 18:43 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBI was a guest on the Ed Franklin No Limits podcast on January 25th. We discuss individualism, 2022 Year in Review, COVID policies and gyms, genealogy, and a wide range of other topics. Ed Franklin, No Limits Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805 https://www.youtube.com/@edfranklin1962 #sandiego #poway #individualism #2022 #geneology Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sig...
San Diego News Update Jan 25: Housing is a human right?, University City & Escondido housing
January 25, 2023 22:52 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThere are housing issues up and down and all-around San Diego County. The San Diego City Council calls housing a fundamental human right. But is it? It’s Wednesday, January 25th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Sorry San Diego. Housing is not a Human Right. The City of San Diego’s City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring housing as a fundamental human right. How can that be without violating the rights of others ...
San Diego News Update Jan 13: Poway, Rancho Bernardo 2023 Outlook
January 14, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBIt’s Friday, January 13th. Here’s a round up of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s John Riley's outlook: Poway 2023 Plans Mayor Steve Vaus: public safety, water infrastructure, Lake Poway upgrades. Deputy Mayor Barry Leonard: ramp up new council members Peter DeHoff and Brian Pepin, water infrastructure, commercial amenities at The Farm in Poway, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Councilmember Caylin Frank: Poway Community Park improvements, expanding programming and ...
San Diego News Update Jan 10: Water, SDG&E Gas Prices, Carlsbad Roundabout
January 10, 2023 23:22 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBIt’s Tuesday, January 10th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: San Diego: The Need for more Water Infrastructure The feast and famine cycle of droughts and floods in California Assemblyman Vince Fong https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-leaders-call-for-critical-investment-into-water-infrastructure/ Positive Developments in San Diego County with Desal Plant, Pure Water recycling, expansion of San Vicente Dam. Some cities installing ...
Captain Charles MacVean, USS Seawolf, Down Deep
December 29, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBCaptain Charles R. MacVean U.S. Navy (Ret.), PhD joined Pete Neild and I to discuss submarine stories and his new book Down Deep. Submarine life is not easy. Tight quarters. Disciplined schedules. Everyone depending on someone else. It takes a high degree of trust and teamwork to make for a successful mission. Charlie shared many great stories involving his crew and some of his missions. It seemed that Admiral Hyman Rickover came up frequently in our discussions. Rickover was a demanding le...
San Diego News Update Dec 16: Water Desalination, Beach Fires, Newsom at Border
December 17, 2022 00:45 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBIt’s Friday, December 16th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Carlsbad: Skyrocketing water desalination costs due to environmental regulations San Diego Beaches: No more beach fires? Imperial Beach: Mayor Aguirre bringing the fun back Carmel Mountain Ranch: Carmel Mountain Road is a disgrace Border: Governor Newsom rips the GOP on immigration Thank you! #carlsbad #poseidon #desalination #purewater #beachfires #imperialbeach...
San Diego News Update Dec 9: National City Cannabis
December 09, 2022 21:53 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBIt’s Friday, December 9th. Here’s what’s going on in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: National City: Cannabis Lounge, first for San Diego County Carlsbad/UCSD: UCSD gets $10M grant, Smartville Inc Carlsbad gets $6M from US Dept of Energy Escondido: Dane White, Youngest Mayor in Escondido history, 33 Mira Mesa: City to double housing forecast Oceanside: City Council allows high-density apartment project Thank you! #cannabis #nationalcity #smartville #UCSD #ca...
Ted Leitner, San Diego Padres Hall of Fame Broadcaster
December 07, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBLegendary, Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Ted Leitner, joined us to tell tales from his 50+ year career in sports media. Wow! You know Ted. He always has something to say! Ted Leitner talks about Jerry Coleman, Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Steve Finley, Carl Weathers, Steve Fisher, Brian Dutcher, Smokey Gaines, Jim Brandenburg, and so many great stories about sports broadcasting for the Padres, Chargers, Clippers, Aztecs, and KFMB Channel 8. Ted talks about the honor of his induction into the S...
San Diego News Update Dec 2: Commuter Rail, Airbnb lottery, Sheriff tipping off Cannabis raids
December 03, 2022 19:16 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBHere’s what’s going on in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks on Friday, Dec 2nd. Dateline: San Diego: Is the $160B San Diego Commuter Rail worth it? East County: Sheriff tipping off Cannabis Raids Imperial Beach: Housing is #1 issue, senior poverty Lemon Grove: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Campaign San Diego: Vacation Rental Lottery comes up short San Diego: Home Prices drop fourth most in America Thank you! #airbnb #commuterrail #cannabis #lemongrove #imperialbeach #san...
San Diego News Update Nov 30: Merge 56 Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego Airbnb, Poway Amazon Fresh
December 01, 2022 16:43 - 2 hours - 58.9 MBMerge 56 is one of many hot topics in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks on Wednesday, Nov 30th. San Diego News Headlines: Rancho Penasquitos: Merge 56 Expansion (Camino del Sur and Hwy 56) – the locals are angry with the changes to build taller buildings and add greater density. Poway: Amazon Fresh fully automated grocery store closed indefinitely Escondido: Lake Hodges dam crumbling San Clemente: freight railroad traffic suspended along ocean hillside Oceanside...
Local Election Analysis: Poway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
November 18, 2022 17:21 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBThey are still counting the votes at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, but the results are becoming very clear in all but a few races. It's time for local election analysis! We discuss, analyze, and comment on: The races for Poway Mayor and Poway City Council and what is in store for Poway’s future. The very tight race still in Poway Unified School District Area C. Will Heather Plotzke win a close one over Patrick Batten? The need for Ranked Choice Voting and Term Limits. Poway U...
Poway, Rancho Bernardo Election Night 2022
November 09, 2022 07:00 - 3 hours - 105 MBIt’s Election Night 2022! We focus on the Poway Mayor race, Poway City Council races, and the Poway Unified School District races in this nearly 4 hour long podcast. OMG. The participation from the livestream audience was extraordinary! We break down the early returns from the San Diego Registrar of Voters. We comment on the individual races and candidates, as well as a little bit of commentary on the national election night stories. Plus we have all sorts of fun with discussion of electric...
Frida Brunzell, Poway Unified School District Candidate
November 03, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBFrida Brunzell is a candidate for Poway Unified School District Board Trustee in Area B. This covers Northeast Rancho Bernardo and North Poway. Only 75% of PUSD Students Read at Grade Level Frida shared with me her frustrations with PUSD’s reading curriculum. 25% of PUSD students are not reading at their grade level. According to Frida Brunzell, PUSD is still teaching reading using a flawed method invented in the 1960s. There are innovative and proven alternative methods to teach reading, b...
Poway Elections Comments, California/San Diego Propositions
November 02, 2022 18:29 - 2 hours - 76.7 MBThere is one week to go until Election Day and the drama in the Poway elections is heating up! Pete Neild joined me to cover a range of issues and candidates in this Poway Elections Preview episode. Poway Elections Drama We discuss the Holly Oak community’s objection to the new development along Poway Road, as well as the “solidarity press conference” that was organized and then later cancelled. We discuss the proposed housing development, housing density, architecture, street entrances, an...
Amit Asaravala, Poway Democratic Club
October 29, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBAmit Asaravala is the President of the Poway Democratic Club. Amit joined me to discuss the tremendous surge of money in Poway politics, the changing voting demographics in Poway, and information on their endorsed candidates. Poway Campaign Finance The financial data was the most eye-opening. Individual people can donate up to $250 for a specific candidate. Amit Asaravala shared that even on the individual level, Poway candidate Brian Pepin has raised approximately $70,000. This is far grea...
Poway History and Business with Ed Franklin
October 27, 2022 20:56 - 2 hours - 74.8 MBIf you love Poway history, you will love this podcast episode. Ed Franklin moved to Poway in 1974 as a young child and had so many exceptional stories to tell. Poway History We take a walk down memory lane discussing the different businesses that have come and gone along Poway Road. Did you know the site of the Evans Tire used to be a drive-thru dairy where people could get a gallon of milk, a pack of cigarettes, and a six-pack of beer without getting out of their car? We talked about the ...
Tony Russo, Poway City Council Candidate
October 26, 2022 18:49 - 2 hours - 66.9 MBTony Russo is a candidate for Poway City Council District 3. I live in District 3, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about Tony Russo’s campaign for Poway. Lack of Trust from Poway Officials We started by discussing Tony's experience at the Green Valley Civic Association and Poway Chamber’s Candidate Forum. His competitors were stressing safety as their key priority. Tony disagrees. He feels there is a serious lack of common-sense policies, transparency, trust, respect, and hone...
Yuri Bohlen, Poway Mayoral Candidate
October 20, 2022 19:16 - 2 hours - 80.9 MBYuri Bohlen is a candidate for Poway Mayor, and he joined me for a marathon 3-hour podcast covering so many hot topics in the City of Poway. Our livestream audience was also continually active presenting questions and comments for Yuri to respond to. Here are the highlights: Yuri wants to make “Poway the City in the Country” again. He wants to stop unfair housing mandates from Sacramento and let Poway make decisions for Poway’s own future. We spoke about many of the development projects goi...
Patrick Batten, Poway Unified School District Candidate
October 18, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBPatrick Batten is a candidate for Poway School Board running in Area C covering parts of Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and 4S Ranch. Patrick is attempting to win the race to fill the seat of departing incumbent TJ Zane. The US Marine Corps Patrick shared his background growing up with a single parent facing tremendous financial challenges. He discussed his time at San Diego State University and his career as a US Marine in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Educational Curriculum We dis...
Delta Esparza, Poway Mayor Candidate
October 17, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour - 43 MBPoway Mayoral Candidate, Delta Esparza, joined me for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation in the JRP podcast studio. Delta is one of four challengers attempting to unseat Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. Our 1.5-hour discussion offers great insight into Delta’s background, values, character, and vision for Poway. Highlights include: Delta’s family background growing up in South LA to immigrant parents. Delta was the first person in her family to achieve a college degree. She later went on to a...
Kevin Juza, Poway City Council Candidate
October 12, 2022 17:50 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBPoway City Council Candidate, Kevin Juza, joined me for a fun and informative podcast conversation. Kevin is one of three candidates running in my own District 3. We chatted for nearly 2 hours and had terrific input from the live audience spanning topics like: Kevin’s family background in Indianapolis, Northern California, Minnesota, and eventually coming to Poway. His career as a business consultant/coach and his volunteer roles in the Poway community. His thoughts on City Planning, the c...
Hiram Soto Poway City Council Candidate
October 05, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis was such an enjoyable podcast conversation with Poway City Council Candidate, Hiram Soto. We covered a tremendous amount of ground in this 1.5-hour podcast discussion including: Hiram’s family background in Mexico His career as a journalist at the San Diego Union Tribune and how that shaped him on the issues of transparency, integrity, and digging for the truth. His surprise that a Poway Councilperson was appointed for an open seat who had only lived in Poway for a few months. This ci...
Hiram Soto, Poway City Council Candidate
October 05, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis was such an enjoyable podcast conversation with Poway City Council Candidate, Hiram Soto. We covered a tremendous amount of ground in this 1.5-hour podcast discussion including: Hiram’s family background in Mexico His career as a journalist at the San Diego Union Tribune and how that shaped him on the issues of transparency, integrity, and digging for the truth. His surprise that a Poway Councilperson was appointed for an open seat who had only lived in Poway for a few months. This ci...
Rancho Bernardo Marijuana, Poway Elections
September 28, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBUrbn Leaf wants to move into Rancho Bernardo Urbn Leaf, a marijuana dispensary, wants to move into the long abandoned El Torito restaurant location in Rancho Bernardo. As you might imagine, the locals are not taking this Rancho Bernardo marijuana situation sitting down. We cover the story, the objections by the RB Community Planning Board, the objections by residents and the churches, and the comments from notable community leaders Robin Kaufman, Patrick Batten and Marni von Wilpert. It se...
Rancho Bernardo High School Air Conditioning Crisis
August 31, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThe air conditioning system at Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School is broken! We are dealing with sweltering heat and now kids are being sent home because the classroom is unsafe. What is going on at Poway Unified School District? We break down the story and the short-term fixes PUSD is working on to solve the problem. We also take a look at their finances including $475M in revenue, $11M surplus, and an $83M in reserves. Why can’t they spend that money to buy a...
Dennis Butts, Poway Postal Annex, Dodgers, Lakers, Rams
August 29, 2022 00:38 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBDennis Butts from the Poway Postal Annex (in Target Shopping Center) joined me to talk sports and it was so fun! Dennis is a huge LA sports fan, but he doesn’t rub it in too badly for us San Diego fans. ? Every time I visit his Postal Annex store, we always talk sports. It’s a real joy. So, we finally decided to actually do this as a podcast! Topics included: Growing up in Toledo OH and attending Detroit Tigers games at Briggs Stadium. Moving to Los Angeles and growing up in Bell CA. S...
Is it moral to cancel student debt?, JRP0284
August 24, 2022 05:27 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThe cost of college tuition is sky high, but the price of clothing at Costco is very inexpensive. We explore government’s role in causing prices to rise and student debt to expand. Biden’s Plan to Cancel Student Debt Liberals in Congress are pushing Biden to cancel $10,000 of student debt. But is that enough? Bernie and Warren want $50K in relief. We break down Biden’s student debt plan, who gets it, and how much. Meanwhile Chuck Schumer says that canceling student debt is the moral thing t...