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Spotlight on the Community

Cloudcast
San Diego
Mission Fed Credit Union
Education
Mental Health
San Diego State University
Homelessness
Food Insecurity
Marine Corps
San Diego County
Veterans Day
Community Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Breast Cancer
Community Service
Community Support
Alzheimer's Disease
Cancer Research
AVID
Navy SEAL Museum
Baseball

Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego co... more

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Latest Episodes

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, shares how a 20-acre regenerative sanctuary is transforming animal welfare, youth education and wellbeing in East County. Barrelet talks about community partnerships, yout... more

Brandon Joe, Senior Associate Producer at Cloudcast Media, shares how launching a “Soft Skill Seminar” nonprofit at UCSD led to his role promoting the nation’s longest‑running community podcast, "Spotlight on the Community." Joe talks with "Spotlight... more

Kerstin Lynam, Executive Director of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE), shares how her team prevents “economically motivated euthanasia” by funding emergency veterinary care for low-income pet owners across San Diego County. Lynam d... more

Jerry McCormick, longtime journalist, educator, and prostate cancer survivor, shares how he transformed a life-threatening diagnosis into a mission to educate Black men about early prostate cancer detection and proactive healthcare. Jerry chats about... more

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Recent Guests

Kerstin Lynam
Executive Director of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)
FACE Foundation
Episode: Avoiding “Economically Motivated Euthanasia”: Protecting Our Furry Family Members
Brandon Joe
Senior Associate Producer, Cloudcast Media
Cloudcast Media
Episode: Cloudcast Media's Brandon Joe on Studying Abroad in China
Agnes Barrelet
Founder and executive director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm
Episode: Inside Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm with Founder Agnes Barrelet
Jerry McCormick
Prostate cancer survivor and long-time journalist
Former Union Tribune journalist
Episode: "I Refuse to Be Powerless": Prostate Cancer Survivor Jerry McCormick on Cancer, Power and Community
Phyllis Schwartz
Author and former NBC market president; transitioned from broadcasting to children's books
Episode: From TV Executive to Children's Book Author, Phyllis Schwartz Chats About Her Transitional Journey
Devin Vodicka
Co-founder and co-CEO, Learner-Centered Collaborative
Learner-Centered Collaborative
Episode: Redesigning the Future of Public Education with the Learner-Centered Collaborative
Katie Martin
Co-founder and co-CEO, Learner-Centered Collaborative
Learner-Centered Collaborative
Episode: Redesigning the Future of Public Education with the Learner-Centered Collaborative
Melissa Peterman
Executive Director of Townspeople
Townspeople
Episode: “Housing is Healthcare”: How Townspeople Uses Shared Housing to End Homelessness
James Zanewicz
CEO of Connect
Connect
Episode: Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats: Inside CONNECT’s Big-Small-Town Innovation Culture with James Zanewicz

Hosts

Drew Schlosberg
Host of Spotlight on the Community Show
Kristen Fogel
Co-host; Executive Director of San Diego Writers Inc.

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From TV Executive to Children's Book Author, Phyllis Schwartz Chats About Her Transitional Journey
Q: Where can people buy your books and how can they support your appearances?
Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with a brick-and-mortar option at Bliss 101 in Encinitas; she also participates in book festivals and school/community events.
From TV Executive to Children's Book Author, Phyllis Schwartz Chats About Her Transitional Journey
Q: What is the latest book about and where is it set?
The latest book, Laggie and Grillo, The Sea Glass Mystery, follows a girl named Yoshi and her mom in Encinitas as they explore sea glass and solve a mystery with the help of sea creatures and local history, culminating in a stage adaptation by a local drama troupe.
From TV Executive to Children's Book Author, Phyllis Schwartz Chats About Her Transitional Journey
Q: How did you get into poetry and writing children's books?
Phyllis describes growing up with readers parents, writing poetry as a release, and eventually turning poems into picture books inspired by her own experiences, shaping a career that blends journalism, community work, and storytelling.
“Housing is Healthcare”: How Townspeople Uses Shared Housing to End Homelessness
Q: How do you measure yourself to say this is working?
They track outcomes by checking in with participants after they leave to see if they maintained housing and improved stability, and they celebrate success stories like veterans who moved through the program.
“Housing is Healthcare”: How Townspeople Uses Shared Housing to End Homelessness
Q: Is there enough property for us to do this, or is it just as tough to unlock that?
There is plenty of multi-bedroom rental stock and a need to build relationships with property owners; shared housing can be scaled by leveraging existing stock and working with landlords who are open to renting to their program participants.

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This show features in-depth conversations with local social impact organizations, educators, healthcare leaders, veterans, and community advocates who drive connectivity and positive change in the San Diego region. Episodes frequently center on community engagement, education access, workforce development, public service, and nonprofit strategy, often blending personal storytelling with practical program details. A notable pattern is collaborations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors—from chambers and universities to veterans' groups and arts organizations—highlighting how mission-driven initiatives scale, sustain donor support, and partner with local communities. The format tends to mix heartfelt narratives with actionable ta... more

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Recent guests on Spotlight on the Community include:

1. Kerstin Lynam
2. Brandon Joe
3. Agnes Barrelet
4. Jerry McCormick
5. Phyllis Schwartz
6. Devin Vodicka
7. Katie Martin
8. Melissa Peterman

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