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Voice of San Diego Podcast

Voice of San Diego
San Diego
Homelessness
Tiara Gray
Language Use
Logan Memorial School
Landfill
Chief Administrative Officer
Sewage Treatment Plant
Nathan Fletcher
San Diego Unified School District
Todd Gloria
San Diego City Council
SDG&E
Midway Rising
Mental Health Services
Bill Walton
San Diego Unified
Homeless Shelters
Carl Demaio
San Diego Housing Commission

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

This week on the most popular public affairs podcast in San Diego:

Nathan Fletcher reappeared. We’ll review his first public comments since he went from the most prominent politician in San Diego to just gone.

San Diego Unified School District i... more

Violence against outstretched palms – as in hands not the trees. The curious case against Encinitas City Councilmember Luke Shaffer.

San Diego County Water Authority leaders may have thought the chatter about dissolving their agency may be in the ... more

The Voice of San Diego team is embarking on an ambitious pursuit: Developing a public policy for how AI should and shouldn't be used in our newsroom. And we're bringing our listeners along for the ride.

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It’s dealmaking season at City Hall. The push for a new $25 minimum wage for some workers in the tourism and entertainment industry in San Diego is heading to a City Council vote Sept. 16. Here’s what we know about all the entities trying to get out ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe LaCava
City Council President of San Diego
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Episode: The Mayor of La Jolla
Richard Bailey
Former mayor of Coronado and conservative political commentator
Episode: Padres Get Into Politics
Mariana Martinez Barba
City Hall reporter, new to San Diego and focuses on community engagement and public policy impact.
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Episode: Drowning in Education News
Vivian Moreno
Council member, City of San Diego
Episode: Why Vivian Moreno Didn't Endorse Paloma Aguirre
Jim Hinch
South County reporter and manager of the South County report
Voice of San Diego
Episode: Budget Ping Pong
Daniel Denham
General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego County Water Authority
Episode: The Water Interview
Terra Lawson-Remer
County Supervisor and previous professor
Episode: Terra Lawson Remer's Fire Take
Peter Houlahan
Author of 'Reap the Whirlwind' about the Sagon Penn incident
Author
Episode: The Story of Sagon Penn, 40 Years Later
Henry Foster
San Diego City Council member focused on housing and community engagement issues
San Diego City Council
Episode: Henry Foster on Housing

Hosts

Scott Lewis
CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Voice of San Diego, focusing on local political issues and community reporting.
Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña
Managing Editor at Voice of San Diego, contributing to shaping the editorial direction and local coverage.
Jakob McWhinney
Education Reporter and Theme Music Composer, covering educational issues and their impacts on the community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 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 States7 months 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 States7 months 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 Statesa year 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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some find episodes increasingly relevant to current local events, while others suggest improving audio mixing for clarity.
Highly informative and engaging with ample local insights.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and serious discussions, though some desire more structure in the format.
The exploration of local political issues is deemed essential for understanding community dynamics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Mayor of La Jolla
Q: What is the current status of educational reforms in the San Diego Unified School District?
There are changes in the grade configurations of several schools, which has mobilized parents and community members to push back against the decisions, arguing for the preservation of K-8 structures.
The Mayor of La Jolla
Q: What can you tell us about Nathan Fletcher's public reemergence?
He spoke publicly for the first time in nearly two years, during a press conference addressing allegations made against him. He expressed relief at being able to tell his side of the story.
LIVE! From Soda Bar
Q: Bella, you've done a lot of reporting about public restrooms. There's news in the daily news ecosystem right now about public restrooms. The mayor of San Diego proposes to close 26 public restrooms. Is that right?
Yes, it's about closures that don't seem to yield much in savings and raise concerns about accessibility.
The Water Interview
Q: What is the main argument against dissolving the water authority?
Dissolving it would leave the city with a significant share of debt and obligations, complicating the financial situation further.
The Water Interview
Q: Is dissolving the water authority a viable option?
Dissolving the water authority would likely raise costs for the city and would not alleviate financial burdens.

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Content frequently revolves around local and regional politics in San Diego, highlighting significant elections, budgetary issues, and the interplay between government and community. The discussion often includes investigative reporting on pressing matters relating to the environment, education, homelessness, varying social issues, and engagement with illegal immigration policies. A unique aspect is the combination of detailed analysis of policy implications alongside engaging banter from hosts, making it approachable while ensuring substantive discussion. The podcast thus serves as a vital resource for locals looking to stay informed about government actions and their impacts on the community.

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1. Joe LaCava
2. Richard Bailey
3. Mariana Martinez Barba
4. Vivian Moreno
5. Jim Hinch
6. Daniel Denham
7. Terra Lawson-Remer
8. Peter Houlahan

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