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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
Carl Demaio
Nathan Fletcher
Public Safety
City Council
Politifest
Mayor Todd Gloria
San Diego Police Department
San Diego Padres
Minimum Wage
Chula Vista
Artificial Intelligence

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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Latest Episodes

There's nothing worse than needing a restroom and not being able to find one. San Diego just made it a lot harder to find one.

On this edition of the podcast, Scott Lewis was back and wanted to share his thoughts on how bad the cities decision is ... more

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When the world gives you solar panels, you must use them. But not if the power companies have anything to say about it.

Environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer drops in to discuss SB 868, a bill that would legalize easy, plug-in balcony solar panels f... more

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The federal government has made some big promises but can it deliver?

On the latest episode of the VOSD Podcast, co-host Jakob McWhinney reveals that San Diego schools are experiencing a boom in special education enrollment.

At the same time, the... more

Robots are now coming for our schools.

OK, maybe not yet. But education reporter Jakob McWhinney did find one school that's giving them a shot.

The hybrid charter network Altus Schools recently spent half a million dollars on two ChatGPT-powered ... more

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Bella Ross
Challenging a private company's parking tickets on the podcast
Voice of San Diego
Episode: Explosive!
Tigist Layne
North County reporter for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego
Episode: Feds to the Rescue?
Jakob McWhinney
Education reporter for Voice of San Diego, featured guest on Amika robot segment
Voice of San Diego
Episode: Class, Your Robot Is Talking
Sean Elo-Rivera
San Diego City Councilmember
City of San Diego
Episode: Sean Elo-Rivera LIVE from Soda Bar!
Bella Roth
Guest on episode, local journalist and contributor
Voice of San Diego
Episode: Primary Preview
Tara Lawson-Remer
County Supervisor
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Episode: The Trashy Deal
Terra Lawson-Remer
County Board of Supervisors Chair
County of San Diego
Episode: Terra’s Pledge (TJ River Edition)
Ashly McGlone
Journalist, guest on Reconnaissance Man project
Voice of San Diego / Reconnaissance Man
Episode: The Meteor Heading for the City's Budget
Andrea Sanchez-Villafana
Egg expert and resident specialist
Voice of San Diego
Episode: So Not Transparent

Hosts

Scott Lewis
Host and Editor-in-Chief of Voice of San Diego; Lead host with deep newsroom background.
Bella Ross
Social media producer and co-host; on-air contributor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States4 years ago
  • Overall great but poor October 1

    I’ve learned so much listening to this podcast over the past 2 years but I was frustrated listening to the October 1st podcast because, after 15 minutes spent poking fun at the “return of the Mack” parody issued by Mayor Gloria, I learned nothing about why it’s done, who pays, is there any benefit to the city or a charity or is it just a silly tradition? Please remember to explain all of the details next time! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RayanLandis
    United States5 years ago

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Talking Points

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The Trashy Deal
Q: Why was the Balboa Park parking deal so significant for the city's budget?
It removed a looming budget burden by ending the paid parking program, which was projected to influence city finances negatively, and paired with a reduced trash fee to stabilize the budget.
The Hardest Conversations for SDPD Chief
Q: What would you tell the president about coordinating better with federal authorities?
The core answer is that improved coordination is essential, but it must respect state and local authority and preserve the safety and rights of the community; better alignment and clear guidelines between agencies could reduce confusion and conflict.
The Chancellor of San Diego County
Q: What is the connection between Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein?
Deepak Chopra exchanged many emails and text messages with Jeffrey Epstein, including discussions about girls and transcendence, which painted a different picture of Chopra than he presents publicly.
How About Them Parking Fees?!
Q: What should residents do about the new parking fees?
Residents need to go online to a portal created by the mayor's office to get a discount.
Politifest 2025 Showdown Awards
Q: How do we actually decide collectively what city we want to be and move in the same direction?
We need a transparent conversation about our city's vision, aiming for a consensus, understanding that not everyone will agree but striving for unified goals.

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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 fast-paced, locally focused politics show that blends wonky policy analysis with light banter and newsroom storytelling. Episodes frequently cover city and county governance, elections, budget debates, and investigative reporting, often featuring a mix of hosts, reporters, and guest experts. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes sense of how San Diego politics operate, with timely coverage of ballot measures, district races, and municipal reforms, along with occasional deep dives into environmental, education, and public-safety topics. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on transparency and accountability, plus a roster of informed guests spanning journalists, local officials, and subject-matter experts that keeps conversations groun... more

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1. Bella Ross
2. Tigist Layne
3. Jakob McWhinney
4. Sean Elo-Rivera
5. Bella Roth
6. Tara Lawson-Remer
7. Terra Lawson-Remer
8. Ashly McGlone

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