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Voice of San Diego Podcast

Voice of San Diego
San Diego
Homelessness
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego City Council
California
Budget Deficit
Todd Gloria
Housing
San Diego County
Midway Rising
Politifest
Carl Demaio
Public Safety
Nathan Fletcher
City Council
Mayor Todd Gloria
San Diego Police Department
Immigration Enforcement
San Diego Padres
Minimum Wage

This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

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In this special edition of the Voice of San Diego podcast, Scott Lewis and Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña sit down with County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer after the passage of Measures A and B. She explains how Measure A gives supervisors... more

On this week’s episode, the VOSD Podcast crew starts with the growth of San Diego's Democratic Socialists chapter and a close mayor's race in Vista. Then they look at the effort to recall Mayor Todd Gloria.

They also dig into the county's Measure A... more

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Voice of San Diego's election night special, recorded live as the first partial results came in. Scott Lewis, Bella Ross, Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña and Jakob McWhinney, joined by Times of San Diego's Andy Keatts, go back through the races they drafted... more

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Election Day is almost here and the podcast crew draft their picks for the most interesting races to watch.

But first! The podcast crew reviews Nathan Fielder’s new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, “You Can See Everything.” Spoiler alert: Our host... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Keatts
Reporter at Times of San Diego
Times of San Diego
Episode: VOSD Podcast LIVE: 2026 Election Results show
Chris Ward
California Assemblymember and former San Diego City Council member
California State Assembly
Episode: Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward
Nicole Crosby
Deputy city attorney and former Claremont Town Council president running for San Diego City Council
City of San Diego
Episode: Politifest 2026: San Diego City Council, District 2: Bailey vs. Crosby
Richard Bailey
Former mayor of Coronado, corporate finance professional and economics instructor running for San Diego City Council
City of Coronado
Episode: Politifest 2026: San Diego City Council, District 2: Bailey vs. Crosby
Steve Hilton
Republican candidate for governor of California and founder of Golden Together
Golden Together
Episode: Politifest 2026: Steve Hilton talks to the VOSD Podcast crew
Joey Safchek
Political reporter, host of Politically Speaking at NBC San Diego
NBC San Diego
Episode: 'I Don't Recall, Saying That'
Felix Tinkoff
Public records lawyer helping with county records requests
Law firm/independent
Episode: We Got a Border Sewage Plan
Michael Zucchet
Runs the San Diego Municipal Employees Association; Port Commissioner; former city council member
San Diego Municipal Employees Association; Port of San Diego
Episode: Mike Zucchet Wants to Cut City Services
Grant Oliphant
CEO of the Prebys Foundation
Prebys Foundation
Episode: The Vision for San Diego's Civic Core

Hosts

Scott Lewis
Host of the show; Editor-in-Chief; long-time local journalism leader.
Andrea Sanchez-Villafana
Managing Editor / Host with deep involvement in editorial direction and live show dynamics.
Bella Ross
Social Media Producer; co-host in multiple episodes; strong guest coordination.
Jacob McQuinney
Education Reporter; contributes expert context on AI and education technology segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • real local investigative journalism

    I look forward to VOSD’s weekly installments of real local investigative journalism. I love that VOSD has reporters with actual subject matter expertise and regional beats. Counterpoint another reviewer’s mild critique: I love the opening banter and the often silly tone, makes me remember that you all are my neighbors. A little levity helps when I am getting angry about stupid city budgetary decisions. I also like Bella’s tarot insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1tsRainingM3n
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast - constructive criticism

    You guys provide great content and as a local so appreciative of the issues you cover. However, your casual personal banter and giggling, especially for the first 10--5 minutes of the podcast is annoying. Also the cadence is very slow. Have to listen to you at 1.5 X A more structured condensed podcast with less casual banter and more issues affecting San Diegians Would be greatly appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SuziSocal
    United States2 years ago
  • New Listener - Surprisingly Good

    As the title implies, this podcast is surprisingly good. Unless you’re a politico, it can be hard making these topics interesting or at least finding enough going on in SD to put out listen worthy episodes. I also appreciate that the hosts are not blatantly biased either way and they do not spend their time bashing politicians or political parties (unless it’s obviously warranted). This is a great source of local news, it is much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnyyyydee
    United States2 years ago
  • First Time Listener

    Loved the Podcast. Interesting conversation with something to think about. Good to hear other voices within our city.

    Good topics…loved the discussion on the Green trash can. I’m proud to say I was an early adopter and I definitely see the benefits…and I agree, by the end of the week, the can is a smelly science experiment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LNK 926
    United States2 years ago
  • best sd podcast

    GreatA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    downadrain
    United States5 years ago

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Guests and hosts are praised for candor and expertise, especially on investigative reporting and accountability.
Listeners value the show for in-depth local governance coverage and practical policy insights.
Some criticism notes pacing and occasional banter taking focus away from substantive policy discussions.

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#229
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Talking Points

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Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about [surveillance pricing]?
Ward describes surveillance pricing as the use of personal data and algorithms to charge consumers individualized prices. He says the practice can discriminate, exploit consumers with fewer options and raise costs, and he plans to reintroduce his bill in December.
Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward
Q: Why was it important for you to champion the legislation shielding Midway Rising's environmental review from lawsuits?
Ward says the project could otherwise face years of litigation, increasing costs and risking affordable housing and community amenities. He believes the proposed development and its benefits justify the legislation.
Politifest 2026: Steve Hilton talks to the VOSD Podcast crew
Q: As a young person in California, I want to be able to live here when I'm an adult. So you've talked about reducing the prices of homes by reducing regulations on building them. If you reduce regulations, how would you make sure that the prices of homes actually goes down instead of developers just taking more profits?
Hilton says builders want to sell homes at different price points but current costs make smaller homes unprofitable. He expects that enabling smaller starter homes would let builders earn money serving a broader market and increase affordable options.
Politifest 2026: Steve Hilton talks to the VOSD Podcast crew
Q: What's your path to winning?
Hilton says a majority of Californians believe the state is going in the wrong direction, and he hopes to win support with practical proposals on living costs, taxes, gas, utilities and housing.
Politifest 2026: San Diego City Council, District 2: Bailey vs. Crosby
Q: What would you change about the plan? What specifically, if you were on the City Council, would you do right now to make the traffic or the impacts better?
Bailey says the development agreement likely leaves the council little room to change the project, though he would support additional traffic mitigations if legally possible. Crosby says the parking allocation is inadequate and calls for an independent budget analysis and forward-looking assessment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Voice of San Diego Podcast

What is Voice of San Diego Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, locally focused roundtable on city and county governance, budgeting, and policy with frequent investigative context. Episodes balance deep dives into municipal issues—like housing, education funding, public infrastructure, and transparency—with lively banter and guest expertise from reporters, council members, and agency leaders. Special episodes spotlight live events, breaking local politics, and technology or environmental angles intersecting public policy, making it a go-to for listeners who want wonky, actionable insights wrapped in accessible, often humorous discussion. Noteworthy traits include a consistent emphasis on accountability, a steady stream of investigative reporting context, and guest contributions from seasoned re... more

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2. Chris Ward
3. Nicole Crosby
4. Richard Bailey
5. Steve Hilton
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7. Felix Tinkoff
8. Michael Zucchet

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