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I am pleased to welcome Vanessa Springett to the JRP Podcast Studio to discuss her campaign for Poway City Council. During our discussion I hope to learn more about Vanessa’s priorities for Poway, as well as her motivation to be on City Council. We will cover a lot of ground in Poway including housing development, The Farm, pickleball, citizen planning committees, traffic safety, term limits, water rates, public safety, and much more. We welcome your comments and questions during the livestream. Drop your message into the live chat on YouTube, Facebook or X and we will get you involved in the discussion. Election Day is June 2nd!

It’s Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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Trump is going to war against Iran! This is long overdue, but the way Trump is going about it is all wrong! We remember Jimmy Carter, the Iran Hostage Crisis, and the surprising bright spots in Jimmy Carter’s presidency. I share my thoughts on the drive along Hwy 395 in the Eastern Sierras to visit friends in Tahoe/Reno while wondering what the point is of these state inspection checkpoints. Finally, I’m rewatching Peaky Blinders preparing for the new movie. It’s amazing how much I missed or forgot.

It’s Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This is what John Riley thinks.

Thoughts on Iran WarTrump’s War against Iran has me thinking. 10 years ago, I would have condemned this war effort categorically, but I’ve changed.

I realize that you need to take on evil and defeat it.

Iran is evil. The religious leadership slaughtered tens of thousands of Iranian protesters. Women are treated like second class citizens. Iran funds organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah which commit terrorist acts against Israel. Iran held American hostages for 14 months. Iran should have been dealt with an exceedingly long time ago, by both Israel and USA.

But the way Trump is going about it is all wrong. There is no moral case made to the American people. The US objective is not clearly defined. What exactly are we trying to achieve? Plus, Congress hasn’t approved war per the Constitution. It’s another of these warmongering adventures pushed by an all-powerful POTUS.

The end does not justify the means.

Yet still, I am happy to see the Ayatollah eliminated. I am happy to see Iranian leadership taken out. I would be thrilled if the Iranian regime collapsed. I don’t even know yet what might replace it, but at least there is an opportunity for real change. The people in Iran seem ready to oust the clerics and install a more secular state.

I’ve got to be careful I don’t fall for my own wishful thinking. What I want isn’t necessarily what I’ll get.

I have this utopian future vision of the Middle East:

• without religious rule
• without sharia law
• without centuries old conflicts
• without terrorism
• with protection of individual rights
• with a productive economy
• with peaceful trade
• with professional diplomacy
• with friendly tourism
• with democracy

It’s nice to think of such things. But let’s be realistic. It’s not going to happen. It certainly didn’t happen in Iraq or Afghanistan. Why should I expect otherwise?

So many mixed feelings about this war.

BTW, just a few observations.

It seemed like it was just yesterday when MAGA was American First. They didn’t want regime change wars, forever wars. Many of the key voices like JD Vance or Tulsi Gabbard have kept quiet or are quickly changing their tune.

It goes to show you that very few people have true guiding principles. Most just want to be a winner. Far too many will flip on their positions quickly. Most are not grounded in any sort of philosophical framework.

Another thought. As a taxpayer what exactly is your Fair Share of war spending? What if you strongly oppose this war? Should you or I be on the hook for the tab? It’s a fair question to those that demand taxpayers pay increasingly higher and higher amounts.

Rethinking Jimmy CarterThis Iran War brings up the history of America’s relationship with Iran and naturally that leads us to 1979. This was when the Iranian Revolution ejected the Shah of Iran and installed a brutal Muslim theocracy. Revolutionaries invaded the US Embassy and held sixty-six hostages for up 444 days.

This was the Jimmy Carter era, and his reputation took a horrible beating. I remember I was 14 years old. America was in the doldrums. The economy sucked. We had inflation. Then the hostage crisis. Jimmy Carter never stood a chance against Reagan in the 1980 election. People just wanted change. People wanted to feel good again.

But upon reflection, I have really come around to support Jimmy Carter. He was the Great Deregulator. Carter deregulated oil prices, airlines, trucking and telecommunications and BEER!, wanted to withdraw from South Korea, sought disarming of nuclear weapons, peace accord with Israel and Egypt… and did extraordinarily little damage compared to other POTUSs.

“America has the greatest economic system in the world. Let’s reduce government interference and give it a chance to work.” -President Jimmy Carter

Looking back now, President Carter should have been more aggressive trying to get the hostages back. I remember a failed secret mission to save the hostages. Carter should have done so much more not just to win back Americans held against their will, but to confront this evil Iranian religious zealotry that robbed Iranians of their rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Eastern Sierras, Good Friends, and CheckpointsIt’s that time of year again where I visit my old college friends on a trip to North Lake Tahoe and Reno. It’s an annual excursion of 8-20 guys each year. We were all UC San Diego fraternity mates back in the 1980s. Many of us are still close. But for some guys, we only see each other on this specific trip. It has turned into a memorial for our friend Brad who passed away a few years ago. Lots of good vibes and brotherly love.

In case you are wondering, the group skis every day, but I just join them for dinner, drinks, and craps for 2 nights.

I really enjoy this trip, but for many different reasons. I really like the drive up the 395. The Eastern Sierra Nevada Range is spectacular, especially in the winter. Fresh virgin snow in meadows on the side of the road. Old throwback Americana towns. The climate goes from metropolitan to high desert to alpine and eventually back to a metropolitan area. So much to see but also so much quality time to myself.

I really value that time. I allow myself to decompress, listen to podcasts and turn off the noise of demands of others. I give myself time to think and wonder and dream.

I do have one observation that I want to discuss. As I am returning and crossing into the State of California near Topaz Lake there is a fruit inspection checkpoint. Why is this not staffed? Don’t get me wrong. I don’t like the checkpoints. I’m happy to drive straight on through. But why isn’t it staffed? Is it seasonal?

Speaking of which, there’s a fruit checkpoint when crossing the CA border on the I-15 near Las Vegas and it is rarely open. Plus, what happened to the immigration checkpoint in Camp Pendleton or Fallbrook/15? Those are rarely staffed at all.

Count me as thankful. Those checkpoints are a waste of time and money. They delay my travels. Frankly, I wonder if they are even consistent with the 4th Amendment that protects people from unreasonable search and seizure.

The trip was great. Looking forward to next year!

Rewatching Peaky BlindersSince the new Peaky Blinders movie is coming out soon, I decided to enjoy myself by rewatching the TV series. I’m just into Season 2 and this show is fantastic.

It’s amazing how much better I understand a series when I watch it again. I am much more aware of plot lines, details and subtleties. I didn’t remember the “Irish Job” killing Eammon Duggan. I didn’t fully understand the depth of PTSD that these men experienced in WW1. Their trauma, coping mechanisms and rage are so intricately linked to their gangster lifestyle. I didn’t fully appreciate how Tommy Shelby’s mind worked. I didn’t see the depth of the dichotomy of Good vs Evil morality and ruthless Winning vs Losing, and how that conflict came up repeatedly.

About 5 years ago while traveling with family, we took a Peaky Blinders tour in Liverpool England. Many of the scenes were filmed there. I remember our tour guide being a real personality. He even dressed like Tommy Shelby. He brought along images from the series that corresponded to our location in Liverpool. It was nice to reconnect those places on the show to the real-life views in Liverpool. It was also fulfilling to remember those good vibes and shared experiences with my wife and son on the tour. I wish my daughter could have joined us.

Looking forward to watching the rest of the series.

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Happy New Year! This Minnesota ICE shooting story has captivated the nation. It’s like a political Rorschach Test… you see what your political mind thinks it sees. Was JD Vance gaslighting the press as he scolded them about their coverage? Meanwhile, Trump has invaded Venezuela and continues making overtures about Greenland. We discuss Trump’s potential plans, as well as the future of the Western Hemisphere. Finally, we breakdown Mohram Zamdani’s comments about the frigidity of individualism versus the warmth of Collectivism.

It’s Friday, January 9, 2026. This is what John Riley thinks.

Minneapolis ICE MurderVideo review (like the NFL)

Different interpretations based on political POV

JD Vance – don’t believe what your eyes show you, Orwellian

Authoritarian

I have no problem with illegal immigrants.

Trump’s Venezuela PlanRemoving Socialist Dictator, replace with another. Gangs enforcing anti-USA policies.

More trade, less war is best – Trump does opposite

Sphere’s of Influence? Western Hemisphere vs Russia/Euro vs China/Asia

New era of global power?

Greenland too?

What if USA annexed all nations in North and South America? It would be a mess. We all have different views of utopia.

Better to create a free trade zone, support rule of law, champion liberty.

What’s next?

Individualism vs CollectivismZohran Mamdani quote

Definition of Each

Slide of examples

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venezuela #nicolasmaduro #freetrade #freetradezone

nyc #zohranmamdani #individualism #collectivism

illegalimmigration #ice #kristinoem #minnesota #minneapolis

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Are we seeing the beginnings of something that might fix or replace Social Security? Dell Computer founder Michael Dell and his wife Susan are donating $6.25B to fund children under 10 years old to supplement Trump Accounts for newborns. These private accounts will grow faster than Social Security. Trump sees an opportunity to throw gas on the immigration fire by enacting greater travel bans. Costco is fighting back against Trump tariffs. Is Tom Steyer the CA YIMBY hero we need? Bernie Sanders and class warfare. Plus, Elon Musk, Grok AI, and Vanessa Springett in Poway. What a show!

It’s Thursday, December 4, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Michael Dell giving away $6.25B …. to replace Social Security?* Libs still angry about it. * They want higher taxes. * They want to make him donate instead to low income only, etc. * Libs don’t see voluntary charity by billionaires as noble. Goes to show you that they don’t really support altruism as much as they think they do. They just want to tear down their imaginary oppressors. * Could this be a replacement for Social Security? * Trump Account = $1,000 for every newborn when you open account * Dell donating $6.25B gives some children under ten $250 seed money but only in zip codes with median income below $150,000. * Others can donate up to $2500 of pretax money to specific child accounts. * Managed by US Treasury. US equity index funds * Charge no more than 0.1% * Assuming a 7% return, the $1,000 seed money becomes approx. $3,570 in 18 years. * Magic of compound interest * Some states like CA, CT, DC pilot similar programs * https://apnews.com/article/trump-accounts-kids-michael-dell-1831095c23ead75b67edc65ead5309fd

Travel Bans. Trump revoking citizenship or legal resident status. In response to Afghan shooting National Guardsman * Pausing immigration from nineteen restricted nations. * DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wants to expand this to 30-32 nations. * President Trump has recently vowed to “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any foreign national who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western civilization”*, as part of a broader, ongoing immigration crackdown * MAGA says they only object to ILLEGAL immigration. You sure? * Trump’s choice to revoke citizenship or legal resident status shows this was just a bigoted, racist policy from the start. * It’s a clear virtue signal to MAGA base. * Too many have lost sight about America’s founding values and history.

Tom Steyer CA YIMBY Hero?* Candidate for CA Governor. Former Dem Candidate for POTUS. * Billionaire. Made billions as hedge fund investor. * Now investing in liberal/environmental causes. * He gets it. We need to build more. Wants to deregulate new construction. * He’s a billionaire Dems like, but we’ll see. Will they vote for him for Gov? * Sometimes he tries too hard to virtue signal that he is a commoner.

Costco sues Trump over tariffs.* Want to be well positioned to get refunds should SCOTUS overrule tariffs. * POTUS has no authority. Rightful lawsuit. There is no emergency. * Great to see Corporate America fighting back. * So many Costco goods, especially non-food items, are imported. * Tariffs are a terrible economic policy.

Elon Musk Grok AI is Mind Blowing* Voice activated while driving. * Very conversational. Friendly. * Asking questions about podcast. Sharing ideas. * Will challenge you. Will brainstorm with you. * Can customize tone and voices. * Ancestry research was very surprising. * Trying to think what I might ask it to help me with

Billionaires aren’t the reason you’re broke.* So many divisive posts on X trying to get people angry with each other. * Many politicians using social media teams putting up questions or screeching about issues to stir the pot. * So much is about division Us vs Them, Rich vs Poor, Citizens vs Illegal Immigrants * Bernie Sanders example. Zero sum assumption is FALSE. * Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg make money by offering value to customers. * But hey, if you want to end the green tech subsidies for Musk, then go for it. * The billionaires aren’t stealing from you. They are trading with you. They help build and expand the economy.

Vanessa Springett to replace Tony Blain in Poway?* Spoke recently to Poway Democratic Club * Candidate for D2 to replace Tony Blain * Jared Wilson too? New names? * Good to see Vanessa jumping back in the arena.

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Why is everything so expensive? We break down the average family budget and discuss a range of government policies that increase prices unnecessarily on American consumers. Poway councilman Tony Blain has been indicted. Is he back stateside or still on deployment? Who might run against him? Plus, the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution has evoked rage from MAGA because it doesn’t always portray our Founding Fathers in the best possible light.

It’s Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

What is everything so expensive?* Because govt tax and regulation policies distort the market. * Overall: Money Printing * Housing: NIMBY, Tariffs * Food: Tariffs * Transportation: Tariffs, Fuel Taxes * Why are poor and working class not allowed to use same tools as wealthy?

Who will replace Poway Councilman Tony Blain?* New update – waiting on his return to Poway? * City Council weighing April vs June election. Standalone or with June primary? * Next election speculation: Vaus pick, Springett/Wilson, Tony Russo, who?

Ken Burns American Revolution documentary angers MAGA.* MAGA angry with information about George Washington owning slaves, pushed in face. * Project today’s values backwards. Fighting for freedom but not for everyone. Noble ideals but flawed execution. Our founders were heroes but not angels. Our founders lived in contradiction. The times of the day were different. The Revolutionary War was still a huge step in the positive direction for freedom. * Civil War is an eye-opening new idea for me. * Project 1776 values forward. Seeing themes of that time in context today. Project forward. + Reinforcement of Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness + People demand freedom. + People angry about taxes/tariffs + People thinking in terms of “liberty for me, but not for thee.” + Equality of rights

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Is Trump bailing out Argentina? It’s complicated. We break down the positive and negatives of Javier Milei’s Argentina turnaround. San Diego homeowners are upset when ADUs are built towering over their backyard fence. But do people understand why these distortions are happening? Poway Councilman Tony Blain has been indicted for perjury, bribes and much more. Meanwhile, there is a Recall Tony Blain campaign happening right now. Is there a way he can survive this? I share my ballot choices which only include Prop 50. Plus, a lesson in the pursuit of happiness. How do you identify good vs evil? Is there a better way? We broke down the Win-Win Matrix.

It’s Thursday, October 30, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Trump is Bailing Out Argentina?Many Americans are complaining about the $40B for Argentina while the US government is shut down and SNAP & ACA subsidies will stop.

Not a bailout. Argentina running surpluses.

Decelerated inflation from 20% per month to 2% per month (Oct 2025)

Deregulation – eliminated import licenses, lifted prices controls, removed rent control.

Attracted foreign investment.

Increased economic activity. Economy and wages growing.

Reduced poverty from 52.9% to 40%.

Then what is the $40B for?

$20B currency swap to shore up confidence in “international investors” after previous regional elections indicated Milei’s side may lose nationally.

Currency stabilization, political support/lifeline, geopolitical strategy, economic stabilization.

The other $20B is from private sources to help achieve similar objectives.

Ultimately a way for Trump to save foreign investors and build geopolitical alliances than a desire to help the people of Argentina.

BTW, there is plenty of money available for ACA and SNAP subsidies. The govt spends $7T per year. Just open up the govt.

Better solution = work to eliminate poverty, not continue to prop up safety net programs.

Embattled San Diego Homeowners Fighting ADUshttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1934223690485389

Poway Councilman Tony Blain Indicted. Will He Survive Recall?Embattled Poway Councilmember Tony Blain was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor Friday, less than two weeks away from his recall election.

The District Attorney’s Office charged Blaine with perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe and destruction of public papers, as well as a misdemeanor for stealing a campaign sign.

The charging document says Blain committed perjury on or about Sept. 24, 2024, by allegedly swearing in a complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission that he was a current Poway Councilmember before being elected.

Blain is also accused of one count of asking for a bribe and another of soliciting a bribe. In those charges, the D.A.’s filing says between Dec. 22, 2024, and Jan. 9, 2025, he allegedly agreed to vote for appointing Councilmember Peter De Hoff as deputy mayor in exchange for De Hoff’s vote in favor of a special election to fill a council vacancy.

The complaint also alleges that between Dec. 7, 2024, and Sept. 18, 2025, Blain knowingly destroyed “communications relating to city business that were subject to discloser under the California Public Records Act” and took steps to “evade compliance with that Act.”

https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2025/10/24/poway-councilmember-tony-blain-charged-with-four-felonies-ahead-of-recall

Deployed overseas? What is legal process?

Recall likely?

Blain supporters because he is anti-Vaus. LOL

My Ballot, Prop 50Harry Levine, Pomerado News, Just Sayin’ Op-Ed

It’s not a vote for or against gerrymandering. WTF?

Biblical reference Eye for Eye? Turn other cheek?

It’s neither. It’s a matter of standing up for principle in fair elections.

Pick a different battle.

Lessons in Pursuing Happiness – Win-Win MatrixCommon Moral POV:

Are you a good person who wants to help his fellow man or a Lying, cheating bastard?

Reinforced by centuries of religion.

But are those the only two options? If you are not one, does that mean you must be the other?

Yaron Brook, Ayn Rand Institute, Podcaster opened my eyes to a different way to see this.

Win-Win Matrix.

Lots of confusion

What is “selfish”? Are there two kinds of selfishness?

What is “good”?

What is sacrifice? Are there two kinds of sacrifice?

What should we strive for?

This is a model I hope to use moving forward to discuss a wide variety of different topics in the podcast.

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Today we discuss Trump and Gaza, America is an Idea, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering, CA SB79 and the Housing Crisis, Best Places for a quick San Diego Tour, Rush is touring again!, Poway’s struggle with the City in the County idea, Tony Blain Poway Recall, and much more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook to join the Community Forum.

It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Trump Gaza CeasefireIt’s a ceasefire and hostage exchange, not peace.

Will it hold? I have doubts.

Trump sees it as a rebuilding effort, not 1 vs 2 state solution.

Trump is a con man.

America is an Idea – No KingsImmigration/ICE, Blood and Soil

Inalienable Rights

Education System Failing

Rush is Touring Again!All-time favorites

Incredibly happy for Geddy and Alex

Anika Gilles

Pursue Happiness, don’t sacrifice your interests because of Neil.

Neil tribute

Rooting for new drummer

CA Prop 50 – GerrymanderingIs gerrymandering a good policy?

Principles vs Pragmatism

Pick Your Battles

GOP vs Dem vs Independent

CA SB79 – High Density Housing near Mass TransitWhat is it?

Newsom signs it

Housing Crisis

Implications in San Diego County (San Diego, East County, Poway)

Visit San Diego in a Half DayOld Town

Petco Park

Seaport Village

Cabrillo Monument (skipped)

Mission Bay Boardwalk, Roller Coaster

La Jolla Cove, Children’s Pool

Mt Soledad

Torrey Pines State Reserve

Dinner at Jakes, Del Mar

Poway City vs CountryIs Poway’s motto The City in the Country dead? Is it a contradiction? Or both?

Great article on Substack

https://carfreeamerica.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-blandville-the-cost-of

Europe understands how to do Urban Cities and Rural Country. In America, many cities combine the two and get disastrous results.

Americans want it all. Single family home, big yard, city conveniences, quiet neighborhoods, open space, fast roads, retail stores, jobs, etc.

We get Big Box stores with giant parking lots, too much traffic, unwalkable neighborhoods, and a complete obliteration of any semblance of country.

We have created Blandville.

Blend of urban and rural

Soulless, sprawling, overly wide streets, dead downtown, huge setbacks, car-depending, under-utilized parks

Not vibrant or charming

Stroads

Neighborhoods with lots of useless open space

Restaurants and coffee shops banned by zoning.

Highly walkable banned by zoning

Lack of community energy

Minimum parking requirements for retail and create big unfilled lots.

Height limits (Poway and Coastal Commission)

Opposition to density around traffic stops

Europe has vibrant, dense downtowns… rural countryside, and small villages with small downtown energy.

Results are non-human, no energy, disconnected.

Poway’s city motto has been dead for 20+ years. It harkens back to a time in the past.

Recommend making Poway Rd a narrow, diagonal parking, downtown feel Poway Street.

Redirect traffic to actual Roads (Twin Peaks, Scripps Poway Parkway, Espola, Pomerado, Community?)

Recommend allowing mixed use in neighborhoods (multi family, retail, restaurant, coffee)

Poway Tony Blain RecallFinally get to vote

Does he survive?

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Good to be back! Our favorite guest, Pete Neild, joins me to discuss his new e-book (working title Memories of Driving Calypso. It’s an exploration of the songs that backup Pete’s pursuit of happiness. Feel join us on the live chat with questions and comments.

It’s Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Pete Neild shares his passion project documenting the songs and stories of his life. Regular people write autobiographies, but Pete is not a regular person. LOL.

Pete has created a set of YouTube playlists that include hundreds of his video recordings along with accompanying music that sets the mood for special memories in his life. Each video is accompanied by a PDF link of a 1–3-page story that describes in greater detail the meaning of the music and how it is linked to his special memories.

This started out as road trip music when he picked up his custom Corvette from the factory in Bowling Green KY. It has grown to include a wide range of other stories involving Navy, Poway, Maui and much more.

Pete enjoys both driving to these background songs and taking in the full audio experience while floating in his backyard pool.

This is the first time I have ever witnessed someone outlining, documenting, and cross referencing their key moments in their life linked to videos and music encapsulated in YouTube playlists. Have you heard of such a thing?

Thanks Pete!

Here is the link to the YouTube Playlist currently called “DRIVING CALYPSO”, note that the name might change but it will not affect the link to the playlist.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZjIPChzej7GhkBDbRXENZkG&si=jmVjJz__kIm1D6N7Here is the link to the PDF of the PowerPoint slides music selection slides (all 8 of them):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKL7_i0SdXSw5CZ7-RY9u87Bmt2SvHnB/view?usp=drive_link

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How can you protest for equal rights while violating it at the same time? When protestors block the road, they undermine their cause. Trump now competes as a phone entrepreneur while regulating his competition with tariffs. World War 3 is just a stupid move from happening and now MAGA Libertarians are finally giving up on Trump. Plus, I share thoughts on my recent appearance on the Ed Franklin – No Limits podcast.

It’s Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

WHEN PROTESTING BACKFIRES.

• Anti-ICE protesters forcibly block traffic, then get near runover by a car driver.
• LW, inconvenience, deal with it.
• RW friends want to run over the protesters and wipe them out (damn right!).
• Hypocrisy – protesting right to freely travel in America.
• The other guy has rights too.
• Piss off others.
• Local law enforcement
• Ayn Rand quote
  • Civil disobedience may be justifiable, in some cases, when and if an individual disobeys a law in order to bring an issue to court, as a test case. Such an action involves respect for legality and a protest directed only at a particular law which the individual seeks an opportunity to prove to be unjust. The same is true of a group of individuals when and if the risks involved are their own.
  • But there is no justification, in a civilized society, for the kind of mass civil disobedience that involves the violation of the rights of others—regardless of whether the demonstrators’ goal is good or evil. The end does not justify the means. No one’s rights can be secured by the violation of the rights of others. Mass disobedience is an assault on the concept of rights: it is a mob’s defiance of legality as such.

CONNOR BOYACK:

• The most revolutionary act in today’s world isn’t protesting in the streets—it’s raising critical-thinking kids who question political authority, who are skeptical of media, and who operate independently and self-sufficiently.
• https://x.com/cboyack/status/1935424278239031335

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Trump phones?

• You’ve got to be kidding.
• Tariff guy going into phone business.
• Made in America? Rig the system.
• Trump University? Trump Vodka? $2.9B Crypto Wealth?
• then finding a way to personally profit from it. Will this go down like Trump University? Trump Vodka? Trump Steaks? Or will this go down like the $2.9T in crypto assets his family has amassed.
• Trump has no principles other than enriching Trump.
• There is no consistent policy philosophy guiding his world view.

END THE WAR ON DAY 1?

• Trump took office to end the wars. There were 2 then. Now there are 3.
• “Day 1” promise = BS detector
• Trump is a Con Man. More power, less democracy.

MAGA LIBERTARIAN REGRET.

• Libertarians that jumped ship to support Trump. Innovative Strategy to get something.
• Dave Smith example. Get us out of foreign wars!
• Now Iran vs Israel with Trump bravado.
• Con man to get vote.
• We tried to warn them. Trump is not trustworthy, does not really care about freedom.

WORLD WAR 3?

• Israel vs Iran conflict.
• Israel meets all of their objectives in 1-2 weeks.
• Another WMD lie?
• Some want a regime change (Tulsi!)
• Trump threatening to assassinate Iran religious leader.
• What if irrational actors jump in?
• America should oppose Iran and its leadership for a variety of reasons including US Hostage Crisis, Human Rights, separation of church and state.
• Iran is the greater villain.
• US leadership needs to be as a vocal supporter of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
• This cannot turn into a war involving American troops.
• Trump likes proving he is better than everyone thinks he is.
• Trump and his bravado are going to make this worse.
• Unconditional surrender.
• Stay focused.

NO KINGS OR QUEENS.

• LWs love No Kings Protest.
  • Bernie
• Over 5M people
• Energy in San Diego.
• Considered attending.
• Next time bring a card table, microphones, and a video camera.

FAREWELL TO KINGS?

• Did the protest make that big of a difference?
• Protesters broad community support, affinity, affirmation.
• Move the needle? I don’t think so.

JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY #2.

• ALL slaves understood that they were free. Free at Last!
• Did not learn as a student.
• Celebrate as Independence Day #2

AMAZON AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

• Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, addressed his employees.
• transformational power of AI.
• expected layoffs at Amazon.
• Agents that you can speak to in natural language that will do tasks for you using a range of AI tools like writing a business plan, writing computer code, running errands, etc.
• Moving Fast. Amazon already has 1000 initiatives underway.
• The big message to me in this article is to fully embrace AI.
  • 60-year-old
  • Tool to achieve higher goals.
  • Be innovative.
  • Rote work effortless.
  • Stay productive.
  • Don’t cling to old models.

ED FRANKLIN – NO LIMITS.

• New episode. Proud.
• Talk about similar things, but in very different ways.
• Result = being better, achieving success and ultimately pursuing your happiness.\
• This podcast gave me greater confidence that my Pursue Happiness message has an opportunity for success. I just need to keep reinforcing the idea using current events.

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I’ve come up with a con man theory on Donald Trump. His economic policies are foolish. His immigration policy damages America. So, what is Trump really up to? What is Trump’s goal? We also check in on local Poway news including the Tony Blain Recall, another Poway Housing proposal, and discussion of Poway Mayor in 2026.

It’s Wednesday, June 4, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

WHEN YOU JUST FIGURE OUT THAT Trump is a con man then everything makes sense in its own weird way.

• The bombastic ideas. The uneducated policies. The subtle racism.
• None of these policies really matter to him personally.
• Do you think Trump gives a crap about illegal immigrants taking jobs or getting free govt services?
• tools to rally his base, distract voters, and remain in power.
• Trump has no political principles. It’s obvious.
• Trump’s real agenda is something different. This is what a con man does.
• Note his sons were a big part of the Bitcoin show a few days ago.
• But he needs to remain in power as POTUS to make those goals work.

TACO TRADE WARS.

• Trump tariffs are on. Trump tariffs are off. Circus.
• Nations don’t trade. People and corporations do.
• Trade Deficits = aggregation of who is buying more from whom.
• Trade deficits don’t matter. Grocery store.
• Canada and China are ripping us off!
• MAGA political strategy, rust belt swing states, Electoral College strategy.
• Meanwhile Eric Trump and Don Jr doing billion-dollar real estate deals.
• Trump trade “deals” help Trump kids’ real estate deals.

ART OF THE STEEL.

• Trump steel tariffs from 25% (Biden) to 50%.
• Trump announces deal with steel works.
• Promises $5,000 bonus and no layoffs.
• Steel products more expensive.
  • Domestic manufacturers raise prices.
  • Manufacturers that require steel parts pay more.
  • More jobs lost than gained.
• So why Trump doing it?
  • It’s politics.
  • Strong loyalty with a powerful voting bloc in the swing states of the Rust Belt.
  • It’s all about staying in power.
• Keep your eye on the other hand, namely “deals” his children are making around the world due to Trump’s power and popularity.

REPLACE INCOME TAX WITH TARIFFS?

• End federal income tax for people making less than $150,000/yr.??
  Point of tariffs is to lessen trade which lessens tariff revenue.
• Numbers don’t add up.
  • Bottom 90% pay 60% of taxes.
  • Income tax revenue $1.7T
  • Bottom 90% pay $1TRoughly speaking, we are talking about ending federal income taxes for people in the Bottom 90% which makes up approx. 50% of total individual tax revenue, or approx. $850B/yr.
• Trump tariffs project $200B-$500B revenue per year.
• If you increase the tariff rate, then imports drop more and so does revenue.
• Doesn’t add up.
• It’s voter manipulation. It’s an Electoral College Strategy.

TRUMP BRAIN DRAIN.

• Trump driving away international college students (free speech)
• nonsense policy to appeal to MAGAs, hate elites.
• International students with STEM degrees should get a Green Card.
• Trump policy pushes talent away to empower rivals.
• Brain drain idea where America is the Loser.
• Missed educational opportunity to teach American values.
  • future high-impact international scientists, business people, politicians, and journalists around the world.

POWAY

TONY BLAIN RECALL.

• BREAKING NEWS:
  • John Couvrette
  • There were three uniformed police officers from the District Attorney’s office. They detained Tony Blain and searched his car after the City Council meeting. I did not see any arrest. Since the DA started interviewing multiple people regarding Tony’s alleged vote trading and extortion several months ago, the DA has declined to comment on the Tony Blain matter. This is the first public action I am aware of regarding the DA’s office investigation of Tony Blain.
• Other recall efforts in Poway sputter.
• Tony Blain recall campaign is well run.
• Messaging is consistent and on target. The evidence is presented clearly. I have seen the message in direct mail, email, website, YouTube and on Facebook. I am sure the message is on other platforms too.
• Signature Drive:
  • John Couvrette
  • Ed Franklin – we need 25% of the 9,700+ registered voters. We are half way through the 90 days and are more than half way to our required signatures. Momentum has picked up – however there is still an effort required to get us across the goal line.
• I’d sign the recall petition, but I don’t live in District 2.
• I don’t see how Blain can survive this.

TONY BLAIN FOR POWAY MAYOR SIGN SPOTTED ON ESPOLA.

• You must applaud Tony for staying on offense. LOL.
• What does Blain want to do as mayor that he can’t do as a council member?

SUNSHINE IS THE BEST DISINFECTANT.

• Transparency in govt is a good thing.
• official communications should be done on official channels.
  • so, the public can see it.
• Politicians are going to have private communications.
  • including private official discussion that violates the Brown Act.
• Be vigilant in identifying it and calling it out.
• That’s what is happening with Blain.

WITCH HUNT?

• Some locals upset Poway suing Blain.
  • Abuse of taxpayer dollars?
• Some see this exercise as a Witch Hunt.
  • In a political context, a “witch hunt” refers to an intense and often unfair public campaign or investigation, typically aimed at exposing perceived wrongdoings or disloyalty, but often used to harm opponents. It can involve elements of moral panic, mass hysteria, and the scapegoating of individuals or groups.
• Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend?
• Addendum: withdrawn proposal to allow council members to fine each other, likely another way to shut down Blain.

GOOD OLD DAYS?

• Was Poway better in the 1970s? Some say yes.
• Local politics is best when things are calm and quiet.
• Local leaders of high character focusing on the basics.
  • Poway used to be that way.
• Recalls on Blain, DeHoff and Vaus.
• What happened in Poway?
  • Housing

TIRE SHOP OR HOUSING?

• Poway NIMBYs are freaking out about the proposal to put in a 16-unit apartment building on Poway Rd in place of a tire shop.
• Usual complaints.
  • More traffic!
  • More stress on infrastructure!
  • Not enough parking!
• Commercial property like a tire shop is going to have much more traffic going in and out during all times of the day.
  • Employees, customers, and vendor delivery trucks.
• Compare that to the traffic in and out of a neighborhood with 16 homes.
• We are talking about a negligible difference, and most likely a decrease.
• This is just more NIMBYism.
  • more control over others
  • more hating on Poway City Council.
• As an aside, I was shocked that they built those original apartments next to a tire shop that has very loud pneumatic tools and compressors.

JOHNNY FOR POWAY MAYOR?

• Some of my political “Facebook Frenemies” were considering what a John Riley for Mayor reality might look like. LOL.
• Comments all over the place. LOL
• Well, let me set the record straight. I am not running for Mayor.
  • There may have been a time in my life where I would have considered the possibility, but no longer.
  • It’s much more enjoyable and productive to discuss, comment and influence our community with my John Riley Project.

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There’s a bunch of Poway news that I want to share involving two of our city council members: Tony Blain and Peter DeHoff. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs and trade policies indicate a failure in economics. The Escondido Anti-ICE Rally was filled with good vibes, but a bad look. Got a comment on news in the San Diego County area? Drop your take on Facebook, X or YouTube to get involved in our Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Topics:

• Tony Blain Blowing up Poway.
• Potential Recall of Poway Councilman Peter DeHoff
• Escondido Immigration Rally and America
• Trump Troubles with Tariffs and Trade

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Pete Neild joins me to discuss his candidacy for appointment to Poway City Council representing District 1. We will discuss Pete’s reason for running, election vs appointment process, district elections, Candy Cane Courts and so much more. Got a question or comment for Pete? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube and we’ll get you involved in the conversation.

It’s Wednesday, January 8, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

What an enjoyable conversation with Pete Neild as we discuss his innovative approach to listening to citizens and representing the neighborhoods in Poway District 1.

Hiram Soto: San Diego County must hold special election. Poway should as well.

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Amit Asaravala joins me in a wide-open discussion of local politics here in Poway 92064. Amit serves as the President of the Poway Democratic Club and has great insight on local elections and candidates. We will discuss the next step for Poway District 2 to replace the resigning Brian Pepin. Should this go to a vote or simply a council appointment? We review Jenny Maeda’s upset win over Caylin Frank in District 4 by just twelve votes. Plus, we look at new District 2 councilmember Tony Blain. Are things changing in our City in the Country? Participate in the Community Forum. Type your comments and questions in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X to get involved.

It’s Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

What a great conversation with Amit Asaravala as we review the recent Poway 2024 elections!

Amit is president of the Poway Democratic Club.

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I decided to make a podcast out of filling out my ballot. I will go through each race, offer my thoughts, and then fill in the circle. This is your last chance to change my mind! Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube to get it presented on the podcast.

It’s Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

If you are interested in a long form article, you can visit my recent blog post:

https://johnrileyproject.com/2024-ballot/If you want to cut to the chase, here’s my short list:

PRESIDENT – ABSTAIN.

US SENATOR – ABSTAIN.

US REPRESENTATIVE CA48 – ABSTAIN.

STATE ASSEMBLY CA75 – ABSTAIN.

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD – ABSTAIN.

PALOMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRUCT A4 – HAMILTON-BLEAKLEY.

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS D2 – ABSTAIN.

PROP 2 – NO – $10B SCHOOL BONDS

PROP 3 – YES – CONSTITTUIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE.

PROP 4 – NO – $10B WATER BONDS

PROP 5 – NO – 55% THRESHOLD FOR LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BONDS.

PROP 6 – YES – ENDS INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN PRISON.

PROP 32 – NO – RAISE MINIMUM WAGE.

PROP 33 – NO – EXPAND LOCAL GOVT RENT CONTROL POWER.

PROP 34 – NO – RESTRICTS SPENDING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG REVENUE.

PROP 35 – NO – PERMANENT FUNDING MEDI-CAL.

PROP 36 – NO – FELONY CHARGES FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND THEFT CRIMES.

MEASURE G – NO – HALF CENT SALES TAX INCREASE

MEASURE H – YES – FARM IN POWAY – LIFE TIME FITNESS.

Plus, comments on Poway District 2 and 4 races.

That’s my 2024 ballot.

Vote Harder.

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The election season is really hot, and we are hearing more and more irrationality from candidates, the media and party supporters. What ever happened to thinking for yourself? People who live in poor states have higher homeownership levels. Does this seem counter intuitive to you? Poway Life Time Fitness survey and proposal to City Council. Poway Unified School District in trouble again. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Irrationality in PoliticsIt’s an election year and the propaganda is thick. Candidates and their supporters put forward outrageous lies or completely irrational ideas in the hope of supporting their candidate or defeating others.

The news media has been helpful in pointing out some of this, but in other ways complicit in spreading the disinformation.

It’s easy to get caught up in the flurry of irrationality, particularly if you are a partisan for the Democratic or Republican parties.

Tribalism is so strong, that people completely throw reason out the window. It is more important to remain loyal to one’s tribe than to dig for the truth.

What ever happened to “Question Authority?”

What ever happened to “Think for Yourself?”

Instead, politicians, the media, and their supporters all are reading from a common set of talking points.

Examples:

• Biden’s mental state, Marie Kondo
• Trump’s criminal past and demands for dictatorship.
• Mass deportation
• NIMBY vs Property Rights
• Housing prices are rising because corporations are buying all the homes or too many vacant homes.
• Social Security, Project 2025, blame GOP, denial about fiscal crisis.
• EV myths (can’t drive long range, burn fossil fuels, etc.)

Many people mistakenly believe these common political myths… or they throw them around as scare tactics to frighten or trick voters. In fact, none of these myths are true.

Republicans are for small government, spending cuts.

Republicans are for getting the govt out of your personal life.

Republicans are for low taxes.

Republicans are conservative.

Bush tried to privatize Social Security

Clinton reduced the national debt.

Democrats are against corporate welfare.

Democrats are for equality.

Democrats are pro-choice.

Democrats are fiscally responsible.

Democrats are liberal.

None of these are true. But many people still think they are.

It’s irrationality!

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Poway Lifetime GVCAAmateur Actors NeededPoway Historical and Memorial Society will produce a play.

“A Hearty Poway Legend”

At their 60th Anniversary Celebration on

September 14, 2024, at Old Poway Park

To Join the Team – Auditions will be held on July 15th in Poway at Old Poway Park Templars Hall located at 14114 Midland Road starting at 5:30 PM. If you are interested in auditioning or have any questions, email vanessajaneadeven@gmail.com. Please send a headshot and list of acting experiences. Make sure the subject line reads Poway Audition. All Actors will receive a modest stipend.

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Tomorrow, we celebrate America’s birthday! I share some of my Independence Day memories and invite you to share yours. We also discuss Poway term limits, Poway Voices, Biden vs Trump debate, SCOTUS cases and more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube to get involved in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, July 3, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Poway News

• Term limit campaign suspended.
• Haters hating
• People in denial about the cause of the housing crisis
  • Housing crisis because of lack of inventory
  • System rigged for landlords, investors, homeowners.
  • They love NIMBYism, drives up prices.
  • Then other people can subsidize the rent.
• More micromanagement
• July 16th

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General News

• Debate performance.
• Debate reaction.
  • Biden drop out.
  • If drop out, can he hold job down now?
  • Irresponsible for Dems to stick with him given threat of Trump.
• Supreme Court Cases
  • Chevron (fisherman, eviction moratorium, vaccine mandate, immigration, etc.)
    • Separation of power: legislative, executive, judicial
    • Regulatory state, unaccountable, conflict of interest
    • Fisherman
    • Eviction moratorium
  • Trump Immunity
    • Law and Order POTUS
    • Qualified immunity (POTUS, police)
    • Kavanaugh, Alito said Nobody above the law.
  • Homelessness
    • Cities can remove homeless.
    • Local control
  • Reminds me of the Ben Sasse comments: Schoolhouse Rock, separation of powers, etc.

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My Independence Day Stories

All through my youth, the 4th of July always represented summertime and fireworks. It was never Independence Day to me. Always 4th of July.

• Watching fireworks on the street in front of Burlingame house as a kid.
• That great trip every year to the Red Devil fireworks stand.
• Fuzzy memories of seeing fireworks in Guerneville.
• 9 years old in Kearns Utah. Only allowed sparklers and caps. We used a hammer to blow up caps, often a whole role at a time.
• Learning about illegal fireworks at around 11 years old. Here stories about people blowing up toilets with M-80s.
• The Bicentennial quarters.
• About 12-13 years old we knew a guy who knew a guy and we would get some firecrackers and bottle rockets.
• Around 16 years old make the trip to China Town and buy fireworks. Do a deal in a back alley.
• Big fireworks show at La Jolla Cove freshman year at UCSD. Big fireworks show a much bigger thing here in San Diego than I remember in Burlingame.
• Fireworks from Kate Sessions Park with synchronized music
• Shooting bottle rockets from UCSD A-2 into B-16. Must have been left over from the summer.
• With the kids, always attending a softball or baseball tournament somewhere.
• Watching fireworks from our home in North Poway. Little by little they would not get high enough over the hill to see them.
• Driving to Flaming Gorge WY and seeing the fireworks store right when we passed the state line.
• Then having leftovers back in Poway. I took them to the hazardous materials dump site. I always wondered if the workers there actually kept them.

Then as I became more politically aware and learned more about the true meaning of America’s founding, I really started to focus on the Declaration of Independence as a radical, innovative, groundbreaking idea. That we all have rights that precede the govt. And the govt’s role is to secure those rights.

Excerpts from Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Objections to the King:

• He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
• He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
• For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
• For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
• He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us

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I enjoy covering local news issues, so we will be doing a deep dive on the latest with the planned Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway. Some locals are opposing the project and micromanaging the details. Plus, we will discuss the upcoming presidential debate, SCOTUS social media ruling, and Trump on Green Cards. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X, or YouTube and I will get you involved in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, June 26, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Developments at Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway Constant Micromanaging of Life Time Fitness (square footage, traffic, wages, parking, fees, etc.) * Measure P reset * New Life Time plan considered by City Council July 16th + Will Council approve package? Approve it to go to ballot? Or reject it? + Updated application submitted May 29th. + Not a minor modification. Will require a majority vote of the people. (Nov 5th) * Chris Cruse recommended contacting the council and making memes. Good Idea! * Sent email to council, everyone responded except my representative! Read letter. Share responses. * Poway City Council (councilmembers@poway.org): + Seems there is another movement of opposition to the Life Time Fitness facility in The Farm. Certain community organizers are encouraging Powegians to write to the City Council expressing opposition. + I would like to offer an alternative point of view. + I support Property Rights. People across Poway shouldn’t have the right micromanage how a property owner chooses to manage his/her property. + America’s founding values are expressed in our inalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Property rights are a natural extension of your right to your own life. If one cannot use their property resources for productive purposes (particularly if there are no damages created to others), then an interference in one’s property is an interference in one’s right to their own life. + Legally speaking, I realize that the Measure P situation likely means that it will need to go to a public vote. But from a moral point of view, I object. + Also… the proposed plan by Life Time looks pretty good to me and my family. In fact, we were just discussing this over the weekend. Both my wife and daughter are hopeful the project is approved. They like all of the proposed amenities. + Thank you. + John Riley + Responses - Caylin Frank * Hi John, Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your thoughts. My understanding is that the voter initiative requires major modifications to go back to the voters so I feel that needs to be honored. But I understand your perspective on it. Hope you are doing well! Caylin - Brian Pepin * Hi John, Hope you’re doing well! Thanks for emailing. I always appreciate your perspective; I’ll take it into consideration when LifeTime presents their proposal to the City Council this summer. Thank you. -Brian - Anita Edmonston - Hi John. Good hearing from you – I hope you’re doing well! And thanks for weighing in on the Life Time Fitness proposal from your point of view. I appreciate your insights. As you are aware, the application is currently under review by city staff and council has not yet received a report or recommendation. I will be taking all input into consideration if/when the matter comes before council. In case you didn’t already receive the attached information directly from the city, I am including it here. It provides additional background on the application, the process, and its relationship to The Farm development. Best regards, Anita Edmondson + Steve Vaus - Thanks John – good to hear from you. SV + Peter DeHoff (my representative in District 3) - No Response. LOL * Made a meme. + Support Property rights. How to frame it? + First political issue I considered was School Choice. + Then abortion while in college. - Adult topic! (some discussion at Catholic Church as a kid) - Growing up! - Your body is your own. You own you. Your choice. - Not that different from School Choice issue. Your life, your choice. + Property rights are a natural extension of your right to your own life. + Karen micromanaging + Made a meme: My Body, My Choice (show on screen) + Reaction was over the top. LOL. - It’s a pro-woman, pro-choice message. Yet they take offense. - Objection to body as property. People thinking I approve of slavery. LOL. - Your body is yours. Your body is your property. You own you. * My Body, My Choice (possessive) - Same is true of your property. * If one cannot use their property resources for productive purposes (particularly if there are no damages created to others), then an interference in one’s property is an interference in one’s right to their own life.* - Property? Or Control? * Certainly, they want to control and micromanage other people’s property. * But they don’t want others to micromanage or control their body. * It’s hypocrisy. - These people are not liberal. * Oxford definition: relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

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Presidential Debate excluding RFK.* Pet Peeve + Unlimited options in America, Diversity in America, but not in Presidential Debate.Coke or Pepsi + Pick one! Or you are wasting your vote. * Where is the Independent Candidate? + Almost always just Rep vs Dem. Never mind that in 2022, 43% of U.S. adults identified as independents, 27% as Republicans and 27% as Democrats. Independents first outnumbered supporters of both major political parties in 1991 and have continued to do so since then, except in several years between 2004 and 2008. (Gallup Poll Jan 12) * Debate history. + 1980: Reagan vs Carter vs John Anderson - First time only Reagan vs Anderson. Carter absent. - Second time Reagan vs Carter. Anderson not invited. + 1984: Reagan vs Mondale (funny moment) + 1988: Bush vs Dukakis - abandoned League of Women Voters - in favor of Commission on Presidential Debates – Corporate America + 1992: Bush vs Clinton vs Perot + 1996: Dole vs Clinton - Raised poll threshold (5% to 15%?) - Perot left out by commission “no realistic chance” (self-fulfilling) - Perot and Harry Browne on all 50 state ballots + 2000: GWB vs Gore + 2004: GWB vs Kerry + 2008: Obama vs McCain + 2012: Obama vs Romney + 2016: Trump vs Clinton + 2020: Trump vs Biden + 2024: Trump vs Biden * If a candidate is not on the presidential debate stage, they are not considered a serious candidate. Then they are largely dismissed by the media and voters. * So why not RFK? + Claim he has not qualified on enough state ballots. - Never mind the fact that neither Trump nor Biden are qualified (they are not the nominee yet) - Turned in signatures, but states have not processed them all. + Claim he didn’t rank high enough in polls. - Was excluded in some polls. - Qualified in other national polls, but not accepted. * So now we are stuck with two decrepit old guys with awful policies. * Here we go again…. Neither candidate represents most Americans.

JohnRileyProject.comLee Hacksaw HamiltonA few quick hits.* SCOTUS decision on social media. + Says it is legal for the federal government to contact and pressure social media companies to take down disinformation. + This is a violation of the 1A. + Who decides what is disinformation? + I like Community Notes in X. * Trump floated idea of replacing income tax with tariffs. + Tariffs are a tax on the American people. (Trump lies, says China pays it) + Tariffs benefit the few at the expense of the many. + Tariffs make products more expensive, thus subtracting cash that could otherwise be spent or invested in economy. + If a foreign nation is subsidizing products, we should buy as much of it as we would like. + I like the idea of abolishing income tax. + I would replace it with a dramatically smaller govt funded by fees and pro-choice funding. * Trump floated idea of giving college grads (2 year or 4 year) an automatic green card + Great idea! Shocked Trump would recommend this. + We need more workers in America + We should invite those already here getting educated to stay to help build America + His recommendation was more broad based than my original proposal of only SALT bachelors degrees + MAGAts quickly complained. + Trump spokesperson backtracked.

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There’s not much to discuss at the local level here in San Diego or Poway, so I thought I would comment on some of the bigger national stories. We will discuss Donald Trump, Trump’s attempt to partner with the Libertarian Party, breaking down political myths, and a review of our vacation in Ireland. Got a comment or question? Type it in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Donald Trump and the Libertarian PartyThe headlines in the media are about the rowdy libertarians booing Trump. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in what made this event so nuts.

Libertarians were trying to negotiate with a con man. They were hoping that by supporting Trump, Trump would in turn support some of their causes.

There can be no advancement of liberty when dealing with an authoritarian con man. It’s like Chamberlain trying to appease Hitler. It’s like negotiating with terrorists.

Breaking Down Political Myths:* Trump lowered taxes for the middle class! + Trump raised tariffs. Trump raised income taxes by limiting SALT deductions. Trump wants to raise tariffs much, much more. Don’t tell me Trump lowered your taxes. * GOP says, “Prices have now risen by 20.1 percent since Biden took office.” + Prices will rise even more when Trump radically increases tariffs. * Heather Cox Richardson: Just a reminder that what has driven us into debt is not Social Security and Medicare, but rather the George W. Bush tax cuts and the Trump tax cuts, both of which disproportionately benefited the wealthy and corporations. + Even with those tax cuts, revenue is up. The problem with debt is mostly a spending problem. With rare exception, they run deficits nearly every year, even before those tax cuts. + Trump and Bush tax cuts impacted revenue about $200B/yr. each, yet the deficit is nearly $2T. * Biden: Time for billionaires to pay their “fair share”! + Never defined, never explained, just means more. + What is a fair share?

Ireland Vacation HighlightsOur Ireland vacation was splendid. Beautiful countryside villages and small fishing harbors. Mizen Head, Garnish Island, Cliffs of Moher, Kinsale Scilly Walk were highlights in Ireland.

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What’s going on in Poway? John shares stories about Poway City Council Term Limits, Tony Blain, and Poway Unified Marian Kim-Phelps’s termination and demand for her job back. Plus, John shares what he’s watching on streaming media.

It’s Wednesday, June 5, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Poway Term LimitsWhat are your thoughts on term limits? We have them for President, and in many state and local political races. But not here in Poway. Now Tony Blain is circulating a petition to get term limits on the November 2024 ballot. Is this the right approach? Or can “term limits” simply happen by voting against the incumbent?

Terminated Poway Unified Superintendent, Marian Kim-Phelps, Wants her Job BackImagine getting fired from your job as the top school official in the 3rd largest school district in San Diego County because you got into a bullying war with the local mean girls? That’ what happened with Kim-Phelps. She said she was fired unjustly, and she has hired an attorney. Why is PUSD always in the news for the wrong reasons?

Relevant Articles:

Fired Poway Unified superintendent asks judge to reinstate her, block disclosure of why she was fired.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2024-06-04/fired-poway-unified-superintendent-asks-judge-to-reinstate-her-block-disclosure-of-why-she-was-fired

SanDiego #poway #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #anitaedmondson #peterdehoff #barryleonard #jimcunningham #termlimits #tonyblain #powayschools #pusd #powayunified #mariankimphelps #meangirls

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Fernando 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 #homelessness #housing #sb10 #adu #sdge #solar #energy #masstransit #sandag #ev #trolly #rankchoicevoting #rcv #salestax #democracydollars #andrewyang #seanelorivera

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We 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/news/story/2023-12-27/the-farm-residential-development-proposes-160-homes-and-amenities

Look Ahead: Poway leaders see challenges and opportunities for the city in 2024

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2024-01-03/challenges-and-opportunities-ahead-for-city-of-poway-in-2024

San Diego Community Forum

• Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
• San Diego Sales Tax Increase
• Poway Housing Development
• Elizabeth Warren Wants More Housing

SanDiego #poway #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #salestax #lifetimefitness #anitaedmondson #peterdehoff #elizabethwarrent #infrastructure

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What’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 Expensive City to Live in USA. Surprised?https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/paradise-at-a-price/san-diego-is-the-nations-most-expensive-city-to-live-in/509-c89305d5-9ecf-451a-b530-d42fd357de75

San Diego Leaders Consider Sales Tax Increase. They want to make San Diego more expensive.https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-city-consider-sales-tax-hike-november-2024-ballot/509-9273498d-80bb-4307-8487-7086de6156f7

Cedar Fire 20 Year Anniversary. We remember and consider the impact on housing.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-10-22/san-diego-housing-building-standards-cedar-fire

San Diego Socialists Want to Socialize SDG&E. This won’t solve the problem.https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/10/25/ballot-measure-forming-to-push-out-sdge-create-public-utility/Poway Community Meeting for Life Time Fitness. Likely Heading to 2024 Ballot.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-10-23/poway-residents-seek-to-hear-facts-about-plans-for-life-time-fitness-center

Poway Needs to Change Its Motto. “City in the Country” no longer applies.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-10-18/our-readers-write

Anti-Trump podcaster Fired from Government Job. This is a First Amendment Violation.https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/10/17/san-diego-woman-i-was-forced-from-government-job-over-anti-trump-podcast/San Diego Community Forum* California Elections Rigged? * FDA spreading false information about vaping. * Should Poway put in an Applebee’s instead of a Raising Cane’s? * How different are Republicans and Democrats?

SanDiego #poway #raisingcanes #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #stevegarvey #salestax #cedarfire #scrippsranch #sdge #socialism #lifetimefitness #trump #1A

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In 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 RestaurantThe Poway City Council gave their thumbs up to a chicken restaurant replacing a vacant lot. Some Poway locals are upset. They say it makes Poway less walkable and encourages more carbon emissions. Will these people ever be happy? Who should decide what gets built on private property?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-10-09/city-council-supports-adding-a-raising-canes-restaurant-on-poway-road

San Marcos Bike ParkGreat move by San Marcos to transform an empty lot in a city park into a bike park with berms and jumps for riders of all skill levels.

https://thecoastnews.com/new-bike-park-coming-to-bradley-park-in-san-marcos/

Teacher Quits Job to Work at Costco, Make 50% MoreA teacher was unfulfilled in her job and still feeling stress from teaching through the pandemic. She decided she had enough and went to work at Costco. Now she makes 50% more than she did as a teacher. Why don’t teachers make more money? Should you seek fulfillment from your job?

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/business/money-report/31-year-old-quit-her-teaching-job-now-she-works-at-costco-and-boosted-her-income-by-50-ive-never-been-happier/3310031/

Steve Garvey Makes it Official. He’s Running for Senate in CA.The Garv is officially getting into politics. Does a Republican have a chance in California? I doubt it. But it’s interesting to me when sports and politics intersect.

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/10/10/former-padres-star-steve-garvey-enters-race-for-us-senate-as-a-republican/President Biden and FTC to Crack Down on Junk FeesWho likes junk fees? You know, those extra “convenience fees” that are added to your price for concert tickets, sporting events, hotel rooms and rental cars. Biden and the FTC want to make junk fees illegal. But isn’t the government the worst offender?

https://www.10news.com/ftc-proposes-ban-on-junk-fees-to-put-end-to-hidden-charges

San Diego Community Forum* California Bullet Train * $20/hr. minimum wage * Are Republicans and Democrats significantly different? * Should I think unions for my lunch break? Or do I decide?

SanDiego #poway #raisingcanes #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #chriscruse #sanmarcos #bmx #bikepark #pumptrack #teacherpay #costco #fulfillment #stevegarvey #diannefeinstein #adamschiff #barbaralee #katieporter #biden #ftc #junkfees

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The 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, HotelThe San Diego Sports Arena construction project now has a few changes. Due to mortgage rates and other economic conditions, they are dropping 2,500 “middle income” housing units and replacing them with “market rate” housing. What do you think? Is this a betrayal of the deal made with the City of San Diego?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-10-02/midway-rising-scraps-hotel-and-middle-income-homes-from-sports-arena-project

El Cajon Housing Crisis Fix?Mayor Bill Wells and the City Council have a plan to expand Granny Flats, aka Accessory Dwelling Units. This should be a great program to provide more affordable housing, right? Their plan will only benefit 6 property owners. Why not just deregulate construction?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/el-cajon/story/2023-10-02/el-cajon-approves-600-000-for-adu-loan-program-to-increase-affordable-living-options

California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Unemployment Pay for Striking WorkersShould striking workers be eligible for Unemployment Benefits? Gavin Newsom vetoed a plan to do just that, but not for the reasons you might think.

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/09/30/gov-newsom-vetoes-bill-offering-unemployment-pay-to-strikers/Escondido Considers Cannabis Tax, Hotel Tax, Parcel TaxThere is trouble with the City of Escondido’s budget. They need to raise revenue and/or reduce expenses to erase their structural deficit. The city is conducting a survey to see if locals would consider allowing cannabis dispensaries so the city can enjoy a special tax. They are also considering a Transient Occupancy Tax and a Parcel Tax. Escondido voters have already rejected a Sales Tax increase.

https://thecoastnews.com/escondido-survey-to-gauge-public-interest-in-cannabis-other-taxes/

Laphonza Butler to replace Dianne Feinstein as California SenatorLaphonza who? This progressive activist has been appointed by Gavin Newsom to replace the recently deceased Dianne Feinstein. It seems that we hear she is Black, a woman, and LGTBQ well before we understand her background and experience. What exactly should qualify a candidate for this position?

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/how-laphonza-butler-could-reshape-californias-senate-race/509-e5a18788-0d58-43a0-b78c-e252d108d608

San Diego Community Forum* California Bullet Train * $20/hr minimum wage * Government Grocery Stores * Automation * Thomas Sowell * San Diego Taxi vs Uber

SanDiego #midwayrising #sportsarena #marnivonwilpert #elcajon #grannyflat #adu #billwells #uber #yellowcab #minimumwage #california #fastfood #bullettrain #gavinnewsom #unemployment #escondido #cannabis #danewhite #gavinnewsom #diannefeinstein #laphonzabutler #barbaralee #katieporter #adamschiff #poway

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We 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 Mileage Tax ScrappedVoters opposed this privacy intrusion and higher cost of living from SANDAG. Elected politicians listened.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-09-22/the-people-hate-this-san-diego-leaders-vote-to-forgo-road-user-charge-in-future-transportation-plans

Uber and San Diego Yellow Cab Taxi Join ForcesCapitalism is more about cooperation than competition. This partnership is a win for both companies and consumers that need a ride.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-26/call-an-uber-in-san-diego-and-you-may-get-a-taxi

I Need a Bathroom… NOW!A San Diego technology company, Rest Space, has come up with an app that gives you access to private restrooms while in downtown San Diego or on the road. It’s like Airbnb, but for restrooms.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/bathroom-rental-app-aims-to-make-it-easier-to-find-restrooms-in-downtown-san-diego/

California Politicians are Considering an Increase of the Minimum Wage for Fast Food WorkersWhat do you think of a $20 minimum wage just for fast food workers? Local economists in San Diego offer their opinions. So does John.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-22/econometer-should-the-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-be-raised

California Bullet Train Update15 years later, still a boondoggle.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-09-27/california-bullet-train-2008-business-plan-high-speed-rail-subsidies

Target Shutting Down Stores due to CrimeShoplifting is becoming a national sport. Now Target is opting out of communities where they are getting ripped off. Can you blame them?

https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/09/26/target-to-shut-9-stores-across-4-states-including-ca-amid-rising-retail-crime/Federal Government Suing AmazonIs Amazon a monopoly? Should they be broken up? Or is Jeff Bezos an American hero?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftc-faces-big-test-in-amazon-suit-alleging-its-retail-site-is-illegal-monopoly-162915306.html

Are they really going to Shut Down the Federal Government?No. It’s all political theater.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/shutdown-countdown-us-congress-has-four-days-fund-government-2023-09-27

San Diego Community Forum* Govt grocery stores * Pledge of allegiance * Gas prices and EVs. * Andrew Yang self-driving trucks

SanDiego #sandag #mileagetax #evs #electricvehicles #uber #yellowcab #capitalism #restspace #publicrestrooms #minimumwage #california #fastfood #bullettrain #gavinnewsom #amazon #ftc #jeffbezos #joebiden #kevinmccarthy

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Can 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 pricesIt’s insane what gas costs these days. How are you coping with this? Is there a way to avoid it all? Yes, there is! John will show you the way.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-20/its-just-ridiculous-san-diego-gas-prices-near-6-a-gallon

San Diego Water Rates going up 20%The San Diego Dept of Water is in chaos. Their billing system is a shambles. The infrastructure is crumbling. Plus, they need more money for their Pure Water initiative. Rates are going up and people are really upset.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2023-09-19/council-oks-san-diego-water-rate-hikes-of-almost-20-percent

Pacific Beach Entrepreneur cashing in on deal with Coach PrimeImagine selling sunglasses one at a time, barely getting by, and then suddenly sales are up 1000%. That’s what happened to Chase Fisher when he signed a deal with Coach Prime in Colorado.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2023-09-19/blenders-sunglasses-pacific-beach-deion-sanders-colorado

Poway Chieftain: Politics Harming UsColumnist Harry Levine suggests we find leaders that will avoid trying to harm the other team. Instead, he wants to see candidates that understand and recognize the Common Good.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/editorial/just-saying/story/2023-09-18/just-sayin-todays-politics-are-harming-us

Driverless Trucks with a Driver Just in Case?California law makers are considering a plan that would require a human in driverless trucks. This is an example of a law that drags down progress just to protect jobs.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/19/teamsters-support-bill-requiring-a-human-in-self-driving-vehicles/Government Grocery Stores in ChicagoSupermarkets are shutting down in Chicago due to theft and homelessness. Now the Mayor wants the government to get into the grocery business.

https://reason.com/2023/09/20/chicago-from-stacker-of-wheat-to-stacker-of-wheat-thins/Iowa Requires Pledge of AllegianceIs the Pledge of Allegiance anti-American? I think so. But that doesn’t stop nationalists from indoctrinating kids in schools.

https://www.kwwl.com/news/politics/iowa-house-passes-bill-requiring-pledge-of-allegiance-in-schools/article_c35af84f-60dc-5523-87a3-5c31e5130c57.html

San Diego Community Forum* Sports talk radio at the Mighty 690 * Captain Charles MacVean, Seawolf * Pt Loma Gay Marriage * North Park Micro Units * Poway Development * San Diego Vacancy Tax * CA flavored tobacco ban backfire

SanDiego #homelessness #housingcrisis #poway #northpark #microunits #vacanthomes #vancouver #ptloma #gaymarriage #gasprices #waterrates #pledgeofallegiance #grocerystores #driverlesstrucks

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I’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 CanyonizationPowegians are freaking out about all the development along Poway Rd. The 4-story Fairfield development is going in at the site of the former Poway Bowl and thrift stores. A recent letter to the editor said it was the “canyonization” of Poway Rd with tall buildings on either side.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-08-29/our-readers-write

North Park Micro UnitsAn apartment building in North Park has an innovative approach to helping solve the San Diego Housing Crisis. Their micro units of approx. 600-800 sq ft offer an upgraded, minimalist living environment. The complex has very few parking spaces. They hope residents will use mass transit, bikes, or walking.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-08-27/micro-unit-apartment-building-north-park

San Diego Vacant HomesAre evil rich people squatting on vacant homes and keeping them off the market? Well, there are 16 million vacant homes in America and only 500,000 homeless. That makes sense in the Rust Belt, but not in San Diego. Less than 1% of housing units are vacant for more than 6 months a year. Even if they were fully occupied it would barely put a dent in the housing crisis.

https://sdhc.org/news-release/residential-vacancies-study-published/?fbclid=IwAR0STswGoFGw2zCkLIhpJ1kbuiL4sIFFDiz6mEHo96MDqBveJdJ4LBdbBag

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-08-11/san-diego-housing-package-gloria-sb-10-homelessness-poverty

Pt Loma Gay MarriageA pastor at Point Loma Nazarene University was fired from his post for disagreeing with church doctrine on gay marriage. Wait… didn’t Christ preach about loving thy neighbor? Why is the church so slow to evolve?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/religion/story/2023-08-18/san-diego-nazarene-pastor-fired-for-same-sex-marriage-stance

Ben Kalasho, former El Cajon Councilman, wanted for arrestFormer El Cajon City Councilman, Ben Kalasho, is wanted by the police. He and his wife were busted for contempt of court and failed to show up for his 8-day jail sentence. This is a guy that used fake social media profiles to disparage local residents and business… while he was on city council. He also runs the Miss Middle East USA Pageant and reportedly failed to pay the winner the prize money…. And, get this, offered another contestant a rigged win if she slept with him. Where is Dog the Bounty Hunter?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-09-01/arrest-warrants-issued-ben-kalasho-el-cajon

Escondido Joor Muffler ManEvery time I drive through Escondido I smile when I see that big statue of the guy holding the muffler. It’s a time warp to another era. The Joor Muffler Man was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning’s website.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/2023-09-01/joor-muffler-man-in-escondido-gets-some-national-press

National City Bike LanesMore bike lanes! Hooray! Cities are evolving as suburban areas become more urban. Plus, with the e-bike revolution, more people are riding bikes.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/national-city-looking-to-add-more-bike-lanes-with-new-master-plan/509-3c784b27-5733-4fb7-9059-58a348998c2f

Snapdragon Stadium experienceI went to Snapdragon Stadium for the first-time last Saturday. What a great experience! Really nice concessions, amenities, digital signage, and sight lines. The Aztecs football program deserves our support!

Flavored tobacco ban backfiresCalifornia politicians screwed it up again. Voters approved a measure to ban flavored tobacco products mostly to discourage tobacco usage amongst children. Guess what happened? People are still buying it on the black market or out of state, but now California is out $300M in tax revenue. Prohibition does not work.

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/05/the-fruits-of-prohibition-californias-tobacco-flavor-ban-backfires/#SanDiego #homelessness #housingcrisis #poway #northpark #microunits #vacanthomes #vancouver #ptloma #gaymarriage #elcajon #benkalasho #escondido #joormuffler #nationalcity #bikelanes #california #flavored tobacco #republicans #democrats #Poway #SteveGarvey #sandag

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We 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. Social Security will not be solvent starting in 2034. Poway seems to be in the news for all of the wrong reasons.

Gavin Newsom’s CA Budget – Winners & Losers (housing, climate, auto dealers, education)

California had to spend less than they wanted due to the pending deficit. The CA budget is loaded with examples of winners and losers. Isn’t that what government policies always do? Some win at the expense of others.  Some lose, so others can win. What ever happened to free trade and win-win outcomes?

Tragic Teen e-Bike Death in Encinitas Collision

While we mourn the loss of a young man in an e-bike accident, we look more broadly at the innovation in the e-bike market. Could this be a solution to help cities transition from suburban to urban? Do we have enough bike lanes?

Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is Running for County Board of Supervisors

Maybe you have seen Richard Bailey’s social media and direct mail messages. He has a lot to say about “The San Diego Comeback”. Why is a mayor of little ol’ Coronado commenting about issues beyond his city? Because he is running for office!  Plus we discuss some proposed tax increases under consideration.

Jim Desmond and SANDAG Congestion Freeway Tax

They are already planning to charge a per-mile tax for road usage. It’s not a bad idea, but it will be difficult to implement fairly. Now San Diego is considering a Congestion Tax for freeway usage to subsidize mass transit. What’s going on here? This is a tax on the many to benefit the few. Mass transit ridership is in decline, so why are we subsidizing it?

Paloma Aguirre, Imperial Beach, and the Problem of Tijuana Sewage

Seems this sewage problem in the South Bay has going on for decades, yet they still can’t fix it. Now the County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency. San Diego congressional delegates are pushing President Biden to solve the problem. Meanwhile some beaches in Imperial Beach have been closed for a year and a half.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria: Corporate Welfare vs Road Repair

Todd Gloria flip flopped. City officials and business leaders lobbied for San Diego to host a design event. Todd Gloria vowed to ensure it was privately funded. Now he is singing a different tune. He wants to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize corporations in town in order to generate more tax revenue. Should the city be run as a business? Should those resources instead be used to repair roads?

San Diego Community Forum

We discuss San Diego homelessness, eminent domain, Poway’s Billion Dollar Bond, Steve Garvey as a California Senator, and this kerfuffle over Democrat vs Democratic.

SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #ranchobernardo #republicans #democrats #Poway #SteveGarvey #Westwood #richardbailey #coronado #encinitas #ebikes #toddgloria #jimdesmond #sandag #congestiontax #tijuana #sewege #imperialbeach #socialsecurity #babyformula #tariffs #education

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A Poway man’s mother died in 1990. He accepted $830K of benefits in her name for 32 years.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2023-06-27/poway-social-security-fraud-mother-guilty

Winners and losers in the California budget deal

https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2023/06/california-budget-winners-losers/

San Diego County leaders call on Biden to fix Tijuana sewage crisis

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/story/2023-06-27/san-diego-county-supervisors-emerge...

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No 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. Yet so many people go through life drifting from day to day without having clarity of purpose. Take the time to define what you really want. Set clear goals. Then you stay focused on achievement.

Be Better – Constant Improvement

Growth is a constant process of learning, failing, and learning again. We need to always push ourselves to attain higher goals and better outcomes. But it requires tremendous thought and work to do it properly.

Podcasting – What works?

It’s one thing to get behind a microphone and talk about a topic for an hour on a podcast. How is that working for you? Ed Franklin and I discuss branding, messaging, podcast show format, and the work required to distribute your message across social media and other channels. Podcasters are more than just mere podcasters. To do it right you have to craft your brand and communicate your message to your target audience. The podcast is just one of many channels to deliver your message.

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Last 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 to a city council meeting in a while. It was great hearing some of the issues hashed out by both public speakers and elected officials. As a podcaster, it was special meeting some folks that listen or watch my show. Nice to make those human connections.

Poway chooses to replace Barry Leonard with an Appointment/Election Hybrid

Poway has a history of appointing people to council to fill out a person’s term. I figured this was the route they would take in replacing resigning councilmember Barry Leonard. The public was overwhelmingly for an election. Steve Vaus proposed a hybrid model. They will appoint someone with a pledge they will not run in the November 2024 election.

Money in Poway Politics

California’s new SB1439 bill requires that elected officials recuse themselves from voting on issues that involve a donor that gave over $250. But $250 is the campaign donation limit for Poway. Does that mean SB1439 is moot in Poway? Or do indirect funds to PACs and non-profits count too?

Life Time Fitness Update at The Farm in Poway

The Poway City Council says they cannot do anything since there is no formal proposal before them. That’s true. But locals know the developer’s plan is to put in a Life Time Fitness center that likely violates the voter’s will with Measure P. Mayor Vaus says there is a lot of misinformation swirling in social media. Is JRP part of the problem? LOL

Poway Bans Homeless Encampments

San Diego implemented a rule that authorities can remove homeless encampments if there is a shelter bed nearby. Now Poway has enacted a similar rule. After all, the San Diego homeless could end up in Poway.

Archie Moore, Any Body Can Youth Foundation

What a great fundraiser hosted by the ABC Youth Foundation for troubled youth. I attended a very well run and safe youth boxing match at St. Augustine High School. Bravo to the athletes, families and organizers that made this event possible.

San Diego Finally Repairing Roads in Rancho Bernardo, Westwood

The Witch Creek Fire was in 2007 but the damage to the roads has still not been resolved. The reconstruction has been over for some time, but then authorities had trouble coming up with the $5M to fund this project in the Westwood community of Rancho Bernardo. Why is it so hard to get local government officials to focus on their primary tasks?

Steve Garvey for CA Senate?

Former Dodger and Padre, Steve Garvey, is flirting with the idea of running for US Senate as a Republican. After his career ended in 1987, he considered running for senate, but his flirting with extramarital affairs derailed his political future. These days that’s no longer a disqualifier.

Ed Franklin Livestream Podcast, Tuesday June 13th at 7pm

Join Ed and I as we discuss podcasting and a wide range of other topics. We’ll take your questions and comments in the livestream.

San Diego Community Forum

We discuss San Diego roads, Cox Cable, cutting the cord, Carlsbad Gay Pride Flag, Highway 56, mass transit, electric vehicles, Poway politics and Rickey Henderson.

Closing Quote

From Chrissy on The Sopranos (not original author): “Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. There was no one there.

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Today 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 IrresponsibleAll this drama with threats of blowing up the economy. What does Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy do? They agree to eliminate the debt ceiling (not raise it, eliminate it) without any serious spending cuts. These two parties are sinking America.

Campaign Finance Reform Will Impact La Mesa, Poway, other San Diego County CitiesA new law from Sacramento demands that politicians recuse themselves from votes if they are voting on a bill that involves a political donor of over $250. How will this be policed? Corporations donate tens of thousands of dollars to politician’s non-profit organizations (see Poway Mayor Steve Vaus and La Mesa Vice Mayor Colin Parent) allegedly to win political favors. Corporate dollars also flow into Political Action Committees to drive campaign ads. Interestingly, government employee unions are given a pass. They can donate as much as they want, and politicians can return the favor with a vote for a raise.

How will Poway replace Barry Leonard?Poway has a history of filling vacancies on city council with an appointment. Poway folks see this as a violation of democracy. We will find out Poway’s plan at their meeting on June 6.

San Diego Padres no longer on Bally SportsWe discuss the chaos created by the Padres Bally Sports breakup, including reviewing various streaming options.

Santee Drive-In May Shut DownMany of us have warm feelings for drive-in movie theaters. But the one in Santee may be about to close. The property is in escrow. The plan is to replace the drive-in theater with a huge warehouse. People’s movie content consumption habits have radically changed.

San Diego Community ForumWe discuss homelessness in San Diego, Highway 67, the terrible quality of San Diego roads, a payroll tax to subsidize housing and much more.

lamesa #SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #housingfirst #jimdesmond #ranchobernardo #santee #drivein #BarryLeonard #SteveVaus #ColinParent #POTUS #debtceiling #nationaldebt #deficit #KevinMcCarthy #republicans #democrats #Poway #PUSD #Padres #BallySports #DirecTV #MLBTV #barryleonard #campaignfinance

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No, the Santee Drive-In hasn’t sold. But it’s moving in that direction.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-05-30/no-the-santee-drive-in-hasnt-sold-but-its-moving-in-that-direction

Politics Report: Campaign Finance Rocked by New Law

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/05/27/politics-report-campaign-finance-rocked-by-new-law/Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view.

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We 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 thinks:

The City of Carlsbad is Banning Gay Pride Flag on City BuildingsThe LGBTQ community is upset that the Gay Pride Flag cannot be presented on city buildings in Carlsbad. But what is the role of local government? Does the American flag already protect gay rights in the first place? No doubt this flies in the face of the woke agenda, but I think we should support equal rights for all, not special rights for this group and that group.

Carlsbad Bans Prayer at City MeetingsWhy do some cities have invocations to start a city meeting? Is this a violation of the separation of church and state? While we’re at it, why do they pledge allegiance to the flag before a meeting? I like this move by Carlsbad.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond and HomelessnessThe County of San Diego wants to buy more hotels to house the homeless. After all, it’s free money from Sacramento! Is this the solution to homelessness or are they just sweeping them under the rug? There are still mental health and addiction issues that need to be addressed.

Tax the Rich to Subsidize San Diego HousingThe idea is to tax large businesses on their payroll for employees earning $150,000+ per year. The money would go into a fund to subsidize housing for others. Would this solve the housing problem or just make matters worse? Taxing payroll will just increase demand when there is already not enough supply. It’s not a solution.

San Diego Housing Prices Continue to IncreaseDespite higher interest rates, housing prices are still going up. It’s because there are not enough houses for sale. Until they start building more, we will continue to have a housing crisis making it really tough for first time home buyers.

Rancho Bernardo Sink HoleThere’s a huge hole on Escala Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Why is it so hard to get this fixed quickly? The City of San Diego is trying to get emergency approval and pass environmental regulations. It’s going to take over 2 months to fix it if we’re lucky.

Santee Allows More Tattoo ParlorsMicroblading is a hot trend to enhance eyebrows. The technique is like tattoos, and this is causing Santee to deregulate the rules in their city. Will this attract a bad element? Or is this just people pursuing their happiness?

Lemon Grove Allows More Cannabis DispensariesIt’s still illegal in El Cajon, but Lemon Grove is opening their economy for more cannabis dispensaries. But Lemon Grove has a serious revenue problem for their city coffers. Is this a move to free up their economy or just generate more tax dollars for the city? Looks like both.

lamesa #gaypride #LGBTQ #prayer #1A #carlsbad #SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #housingfirst #jimdesmond #ranchobernardo #lemongrove #santee #cannabis #tattoo #kusi #termlimits #TheFarm #LifetimeFitness

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Carlsbad Bans Gay Pride Flag:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/carlsbad/story/2023-05-23/proposal-to-display-commemorative-flags-including-pride-flag-fails-in-carlsbad

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/05/23/la-mesa-councilwomans-flag-ban-idea-shredded-by-pro-lgbtq-speakers-dies/Carlsbad Bans Prayer at City Council Meetings

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/carlsbad/story/2023-05-17/no-more-prayers-for-carlsbad-city-council

Jim Desmond: Housing First Objection to Solve Homelessness

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2023-05-23/county-joins-city-of-san-diego-plan-to-buy-hotels-to-house-homeless-people

Tax the rich to subsidize housing?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-05-19/should-san-diego-consider-a-payroll-tax-like-seattle-to-fund-housing

SD Home Prices Increase

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-05-23/people-waiting-for-prices-to-come-down-will-be-disappointed-san-diego-home-prices-rise-again

Rancho Bernardo Sink Hole

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/rancho-bernardo-sinkhole-repair-to-take-several-more-weeks

Santee Tattoo shops:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-05-12/longstanding-ban-on-tattoo-shops-in-santee-likely-to-be-lifted

Lemon Grove/Cannabis:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-05-05/lemon-grove-advances-2-new-cannabis-dispensaries-here-are-the-details

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When 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 AccusationsColin Parent runs an organization called Circulate San Diego that works to support sustainable neighborhoods and mass transit. He is actively soliciting contributions from corporate donors. What happens if he must vote on an issue before the La Mesa City Council? Is it a conflict of interest? Or is it just really bad optics?

KUSI Sold. What is the State of San Diego Media?Long time independent TV station KUSI was just sold for $35 million to a large media company. KUSI has been a long-time pillar of the San Diego community doing a great job covering local news. How will their station change with new management? We also look at the consolidation of print media and the financial chaos in radio.

Term Limits for Poway?In a recent Opinion article in the Poway Chieftain, Tony Blain is calling on the City of Poway to enact term limits on the mayor and city council. Most cities in San Diego County already have term limits. Why not Poway?

San Diego Community Forum: Property Rights, Highway 56, Amazon Fresh, Poway Life Time FitnessIn our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community.

poway #PowayChieftain #circulatesandiego #colinparent #lamesa #kusi #termlimits #stevevaus #EVs #electricvehicles #TheFarm #LifetimeFitness #hwy56 #climatechange #sandiego #barryleonard #PPR

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La Mesa vice mayor, now running for state Assembly, solicited $700,000 in donations to his own nonprofit.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-05-07/la-mesa-colin-parent-circulate-san-diego-behested-payments

Guest column: Poway term limits would encourage transparency and innovative ideas.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/story/2023-05-10/guest-column

KUSI, longtime independent San Diego TV station, to be sold to Nexstar for $35M.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-05-08/kusi-longtime-independent-san-diego-tv-station-bought-by-nexstar-for-35m

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Poway’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 DownIn a surprise, Barry Leonard has decided to step down due to “changes in life”. Leonard had been rumored to be a future mayoral candidate. Interestingly, Leonard covers Poway’s District 2, which is where The Farm – Life Time Fitness controversy is brewing. How should Leonard be replaced? Appointment or election?

Widen Highway 56: Good for commuters, but bad for environment?City leaders finally broke down and agreed to widen a portion of Highway 56. They are upset that the area was not built with mass transit in mind. Will this solve the congestion or just encourage more car use, and thus more pollution?

Nathan Fletcher Replacement Election AnnouncedThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors announced that Fletcher would not be replaced by an appointment. This will go to an election in August. Right wing activist Carl DeMaio still predicts that Fletcher will recant his resignation.

Amy Reichert Running for Fletcher’s SeatCan a moderate Republican win a district that is held by a progressive? Reichert will put this tot the test. Reichert wants to address San Diego’s high cost of living, homelessness, and public safety.

Amy Landers is an Escondido Super HeroThe restrooms in Escondido’s parks are disgusting. The city claims they don’t have the funding to solve the problem. Now Amy Landers is doing deep cleans of these bathrooms on her own, and sharing the results on TikTok.

Dane White’s Budget Problem in EscondidoEscondido is mired in deficits and their city services are suffering. They have tried multiple times to increase the sales tax rate, but the voters say no. What can Escondido do to fix their budget? Perhaps they need to ask themselves hard questions about the fundamental role of local government.

Fast Charging an EV in 5 minutes? It’s possible with EV Battery Swapping.Electric Vehicle technology is moving at the speed of light. Now a new company is partnering with EV manufacturer Fisker to install stations that remove and replace your battery.

Imperial Beach Election RulesDifferent cities have different election rules when it comes to fundraising limits and signage. Now Mayor Paloma Aguirre wants to create limits on fundraising and stricter sign rules. Is this a scheme to protect incumbents from the efforts of challengers?

San Diego Community Forum: Poway Unified, SDG&E, EVs, Homelessness, San Diego RoadsIn our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community.

poway #sdge #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #PUSD #powayschools #potholes #toddgloria #EVs #electricvehicles #TheFarm #LifetimeFitness #hwy56 #climatechange #sandiego #nathanfletcher #amyreichert #escondido #danewhite #barryleonard #imperialbeach

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Relevant Links:

Poway’s Barry Leonard Resignation:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-05-03/poway-city-councilman-barry-leonard-announces-his-resignation-tuesday-at-meeting

Widen Highway 56:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-05-03/san-diego-56-widening-carpool-lanes

Voters will decide re: Nathan Fletcher:
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/05/02/voters-will-decide-who-will-replace-nathan-fletcher-as-supervisor/

Amy Reichert to run for Nathan Fletcher’s seat:
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/05/03/2012-gop-candidate-amy-reichert-joins-supervisor-race-for-nathan-fletcher-seat/

Amy Landers Cleaning Escondido Bathrooms:
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/05/03/north-county-report-she-was-horrified-by-the-state-of-park-restrooms-so-she-did-something-about-it/

Escondido Budget Crisis:
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/05/01/escondidos-budget-deficit-has-taken-a-toll-on-the-city-that-may-take-years-to-correct/

EV Battery Swapping:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/this-new-electric-car-could-charge-in-the-time-it-takes-to-fill-a-gas-tank-thanks-to-battery-swapping-tech/ar-AA1aKlOM?li=BBnb7Kz

Imperial Beach Election Rules:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/south-county/story/2023-05-04/imperial-beach-exploring-creation-of-local-campaign-rules

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Poway 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 CourtPoway School Board members Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff and TJ Zane (no longer in office), blocked their constituents from speech on their social media pages. Christopher and Kimberly Garnier have been long time critics of the school districts policies and demanded that the school board hold corrupt superintendent John Collins accountable. Should public officials be able to thwart free speech on their social media accounts, even when they discuss policy issues?

Coronado and Oceanside School Districts sue Facebook, Google, TikTok and TwitterOf course, social media is impacting children. It has an addictive quality and sadly some kids engage in cyber bullying. Is this the time to sue technology companies? Or is this a teaching opportunity on how to best integrate social media in your life? Focus on reason, rationality, and not living second handed.

San Diego Renter ProtectionsIf a property owner fulfills the terms of the lease agreement, but then decides to have the tenant vacate the property, does that make them a bad person? San Diego officials want to force landlords to pay 2-3 months of rent if they evict a tenant for no-fault. Sometimes landlords want to upgrade the property, move back in, sell the property, or just move on from troublesome tenants. Landlords have property rights, right?

Renters upset about Ratio Billing for Utilities. Pay your fair share!In older apartment buildings, there are no specific electric, gas, and water meters for each unit. So, property owners use a formula to share those costs amongst the tenants. Now tenants are upset that they are paying more than they should. Isn’t this how socialism and collectivism always seem to work? Some pay more than their fair share. Others freeload off others.

SDG&E Rates Based on Income are NonsenseIn a recent letter to the editor, a Poway resident expressed his frustration with SDG&E’s proposal to base electric rates on income. Is this another income redistribution scheme?

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has had it with homelessness.Public officials are facing a moral dilemma. Do they push out the homeless from encampments since they are there illegally and don’t have property rights? Or is doing so inhumane? Seems like Todd Gloria is ready to get more aggressive to push the homeless out.

Should the government buy housing for the homeless?The San Diego Housing Commission is planning to buy 3 Extended Stay America motels at the price of $383,000 per unit to house the homeless. Promising idea?

San Diego Electric Vehicles SurgingOver 10,000 EVs were sold in San Diego County in the first quarter of 2023. California now has over 1.5 zero emission vehicles. It’s clear what direction this is headed. Get on board or get left out.

LA Times Opinion Article: Give up on EV?An LA Times editorialist is fed up with the challenges of charging their EV on road trips. But is it really that hard? If you have a home charging station, that should satisfy 90% of your needs.

San Diego Community Forum: Low Riders, SDG&E, San Diego Roads, Rancho Bernardo CannabisIn our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community.

poway #sdge #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #urbnleaf #PUSD #powayschools #potholes #lowriders #nationalcity #eviction #rentersrights #coronado #oceanside #socialmedia #toddgloria #EVs #electricvehicles

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Relevant Links:

Poway Unified School District and Supreme Court:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-04-25/supreme-court-poway-social-media-officials

San Diego Renters Protection – prevent renters from eviction: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-04-25/san-diego-gives-initial-approval-to-stricter-renter-protections

Letter to editor about SDG&E Rates:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/story/2023-04-26/our-readers-write

Increase in sales of EVs in CA and San Diego:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-04-25/california-hits-1-5-million-in-zero-emission-vehicle-sales

Give up on EVs because of charging hassles?
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-04-23/commentary-its-not-easy-being-a-green-motorist-in-california

Ratio billing for utilities:
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/04/26/ratio-billing-in-apartments-leaves-renters-in-the-dark-about-utility-costs/

Todd Gloria and San Diego homelessness:
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/04/25/todd-gloria-wants-you-to-know-he-has-had-it/

San Diego paying $383K per unit to house homelessness: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2023-04-25/san-diego-to-pursue-buying-three-hotels-to-house-homeless-people-at-a-cost-of-383-000-per-room

Oceanside and Coronado school districts suing social media companies: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2023-04-14/oceanside-coronado-lawsuit-social-media-youth-mental-health

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SDGE 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, but with a lower variable rate based on usage. The plan is to offer income relief for low-income people and save money for big energy users. Wait, what? I thought they wanted us to conserve. I think it’s a scheme to generate more revenue in response to the vast number of customers that are signing up for solar energy.

California Mass Transit – Fiscal Cliff!Is mass transit the right long-term answer for California? Ridership numbers are down and govt subsidies are drying up. How are they going to pay for this?

Colorado River Water Rationing coming soon.If the states can’t work out an agreement, then the federal government will step in and decide for them. There’s not enough water coming down the Colorado River to satisfy a growing population. Conservation isn’t the answer. Humans need to manufacture, recycle, capture, and store their drinking water.

La Mesa Vice Mayor Colin Parent running for State AssemblyMore fall out from the Nathan Fletcher scandal. Politicians are shifting and capitalizing on opportunities. Now Colin Parent announces a run for State Assembly. Parent is an advocate for mass transit, affordable housing, and safe, walkable neighborhoods.

County of San Diego provides “surplus property” for the HomelessIf you really think about it, homelessness is the result of government policies that limit housing growth, prevent high rises, and prevent evictions. And don’t get me started on PTSD caused by politicians sending American troops into immoral wars. In a refreshing change, here is a short term solution to help get homeless people off the streets and into safe accommodations. These are govt buildings that are no longer used.

UCSD and SDSU Students protest banning homeless encampments.Mustard Seed Project students are advocating for humane solutions to help the homeless. But are their feel-good ideas preventing us from getting to a solution?

UCSD Chancellor gets $500,000 raise.Pradeep Khosla was considering a higher paying university job elsewhere, so the UC Board of Regents stepped up to give him a $500,000 raise to keep him. The money is coming from wealthy donors that want to see his leadership continue at UC San Diego.

Palomar Health Nurses to get a $100,000 retention bonus.Looking for a secure job with good pay and benefits? Consider nursing. There is a bidding war for nurses in San Diego as Kaiser Permanente prepares to open a new hospital in San Marcos. Palomar Health is fighting hard to prevent their nurses from jumping ship.

Low Riders Rejoice! Cruising ban lifted in National CityNational City passed legislation to make cruising legal again. The Low Rider community is overjoyed as they can celebrate art, culture, and family in their community. This is the United States of America. How can life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness be illegal in the first place?

Poway School Bond already cost us $1 Billion.In a Letter to the Editor at Pomerado News, Poway resident calls out Marian Kim-Phelps’ plan for a school bond when we haven’t even started paying for the last Billion Dollar Bond.

Rancho Bernardo is getting a Cannabis DispensaryDespite local objections, the San Diego Planning Commission is allowing the Urbn Leaf cannabis dispensary to open in Rancho Bernardo. Is this going to “bring the wrong element” to RB? Or is this a legitimate business that sells medicine that offers people pain relief?

San Diego Pothole Robot SurveyIf you see an unusual white van prowling your neighborhood, don’t be alarmed. That might be San Diego’s new high-tech vehicle that measures pothole size, road smoothness, and other variations of crumbling roads. The City hopes to get a treasure trove of data to show them which roads need the most help right now. Do they really need to make it this complex?

San Diego Community ForumOur livestream viewers and YouTube comments discuss a range of issues including greedy landlords, school district finances, vacant homes to solve homelessness, and much more.

poway #ucsd #nathanfletcher #masstransit #water #sdge #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #urbnleaf #PUSD #powayschools #potholes #BrianJones #palomarhealth #kaiserpermanente #lowriders #nationalcity #SDGE

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Relevant Links:

• SDGE flat fee based on your income. Is this for real?
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-04-10/a-fixed-monthly-charge-is-coming-to-your-electric-bill-will-it-make-ca-rates-more-affordable
• CA Transit Fiscal Cliff – ridership down, govt subsidies drying up.
  • https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/04/09/californias-transit-agencies-face-fiscal-cliff-as-ridership-and-funding-drop-after-pandemic/
• Colorado River Water Cuts coming to California.
  • https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/04/11/feds-propose-cuts-to-california-other-states-water-supply-from-colorado-river/
• La Mesa Vice Mayor Colin Parent announces campaign for State Assembly
  • https://sdnews.com/parent-running-to-represent-79th-assembly-district-in-2024-election/
• Affordable Housing – Surplus Property offered by County of San Diego
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/san-diego-county-government-news/story/2023-04-11/county-to-create-affordable-housing-with-25-million-surplus-property
• Students Protest Homeless Encampment Ban
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2023-04-10/homeless-advocates-protest-proposed-encampment-ban-as-harmful
• UCSD Chancellor $500,000 Raise
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2023-04-11/ucsd-chancellor-pay-raise
• Nurses get $100,000 retention bonus from Palomar Healthcare
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2023-04-11/palomar-to-make-100-000-incentive-payments-to-nurses-for-three-year-commitments
• National City ends cruising ban. Low Riders rejoice!
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/south-county/national-city/story/2023-04-05/national-city-ends-cruising-ban
• Letter to the Editor about PUSD School Bond
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-04-12/our-readers-write
• Rancho Bernardo Cannabis block denied.
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-04-07/san-diego-planning-commission-denies-appeals-against-cannabis-outlet-in-rancho-bernardo?fbclid=IwAR0-MhjW5Zl8I3HwRUqEMMRd0FbWS08ez_70cbD8MDvOaMwlvFdNC-ivH4g
• Worst Potholes in San Diego
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-04-11/san-diego-road-assessment-potholes?fbclid=IwAR0zKu_6foDqaBqaAilKaz5-Lca0fBJAvqDsMIWkw17i2iaYyf72hjHFXuo

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The 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 ProudSo 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 this team? Feels really good.

Nathan Fletcher Needs to Resign NowLast week I praised Nathan Fletcher for seeking mental health help. But now the other shoe dropped, and we see a serious sexual harassment mess. Fletcher is a disgrace. But why is he postponing his resignation until May 15th? How will he be replaced on the San Diego Board of Supervisors.

Homelessness Politicized by GOPCA State Senator Brian Jones understands that homelessness is a key issue for voters. Jones is proposing a plan to clear out homeless encampments near schools, parks and churches. Is this a good plan? Where will these people go?

Poway Unified School District Preparing for a School BondIn a recent op-ed, PUSD superintendent Marian Kim-Phelps made the case that school facilities are crumbling. They need more funding to upgrade and repair their infrastructure. Phelps is making the case for a future school bond funded by taxpayers. This would be on top of payments for the Billion Dollar Bond. Can PUSD self-finance their plan? I think so.

San Diego Schools, Poway Unified Enrollment DecliningInteresting data as less students are attending San Diego schools. It’s due to a number of factors including a transition to homeschooling and private schools, families moving out of state due to high cost of living, and some upset with the politicization of curriculum. Less students = less funding. What can public schools do to attract more students?

La Mesa Permitting and Signage DysfunctionThe City of La Mesa is struggling to process building permits to allow businesses to start and homeowners to install granny flats. This is frustrating residents and local politicians are demanding change. Meanwhile, La Mesa is considering LED electronic signage, but locals are upset about “visual pollution.”

San Diego Community ForumWe take comments and questions from our livestream audience as well as YouTube comments. Topics include Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway, homelessness demographics, free trade, Poway schools, cannabis dispensaries, PTSD, and baseball.

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Relevant Links:

‘Resign immediately’: Desmond calls on Fletcher to step down now, not May 15, amid misconduct accusations.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-04-03/jim-desmond-nathan-fletcher-resign-immediately

Republicans press Democrats on combating homelessness.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-04-05/republicans-pressing-democrats-on-combating-homelessness

Back to School: Is the B-word a bad word?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/editorial/back-to-school/story/2023-04-05/back-to-school-is-the-b-word-a-bad-word

Appeals opposing Rancho Bernardo cannabis outlet go to county commission Thursday

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-04-04/appeals-opposing-cannabis-outlet-in-rancho-bernardo-to-be-heard-on-thursday

San Diego County schools are still losing students, but fewer than early in the pandemic. Here’s how each district is faring.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2023-04-04/school-enrollment-declines-are-slowing-down-three-years-after-start-of-covid-19

La Mesa is overhauling its permit process after a review found the city lags behind others

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-03-31/la-mesa-is-overhauling-its-permit-process-after-a-review-found-the-city-lags-behind-others

La Mesa explores digital billboards, sparking debate underway in other parts of the county

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-03-31/la-mesa-council-meeting-digital-billboards

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Can 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 BuzzWherever 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 first Final Four and are only 2 wins away from a national championship. The San Diego Padres made the MLB Final Four last year and hope to win a World Series in 2023. Petco Park and Viejas Arena are special San Diego venues offering great excitement and fun.

Nathan Fletcher Seeks Treatment for Mental Health, Substance AbuseHuge political news in San Diego as County Board of Supervisors, Nathan Fletcher, steps down from office. Fletcher needs to take time to address PTSD, trauma, and alcoholism which he has struggled with for years. He was considered a lock to win the next election for State Senate and succeed Toni Atkins. We discuss mental health, selfishness (the good kind), and pursuing win-win outcomes.

Homelessness in San Diego is ExpandingNew data shows more people are becoming homeless than are finding homes. The housing crisis continues to be a huge problem that is largely caused by local officials. We discuss the data, the demographics, and some of the solutions.

San Diego Community Forum: Poway, Rancho Bernardo, La JollaWe take your comments and questions in our San Diego Community Forum. We discuss Poway schools, Rancho Bernardo Roads, the proposed Life Time Fitness facility in Poway, the Escondido Mayor, La Jolla’s Black’s Beach, and immigration.

poway #lajolla #nathanfletcher #mentalhealth #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #lifetimefitness #PUSD #powayschools #PTSD

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Relevant Links:

With Fletcher dropping out to seek treatment, the race to succeed Atkins is unexpectedly wide open

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-03-27/nathan-fletcher-treatment-toni-atkins-senate-seat

Opening Day a go on Bally Sports San Diego after Diamond Sports makes Padres payment

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2023-03-29/padres-assured-bally-parent-company-to-make-payment-ahead-of-deadline

Over past year, number of newly homeless has outpaced those who are housed, report shows.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2023-03-15/its-been-a-year-and-the-number-of-newly-homeless-again-outpaces-those-who-are-housed

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It’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 IndependenceThe 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 taking a tangent talking about zip codes in San Diego.

Poway Fitness Club Causing Fits at The FarmThe Farm in Poway project is well underway and there are still a vocal minority in town that is angry about it. Now the project spokesperson, Kevin McNamara, wants to change the plan to make the proposed fitness club 10x bigger! Life Time Fitness has a plan that will change the landscape of the commercial and open space plan for The Farm. But wait, didn’t Kevin promise there would be no changes to the plan if the voters approved? The NIMBYs in Poway are now complaining about a violation of democracy and the added traffic and pollution from customers going in and out. The drama!

Todd Gloria declares Juneteenth a Paid Holiday for San Diego City WorkersThe more I learn about Juneteenth the more I realize this is America’s Independence Day #2. This is a holiday that should be celebrated in a nation that exalts our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Good for you Mayor Todd Gloria. Will other San Diego area cities follow suit?

poway #lajolla #nationaldivorce #balkanization #sandiego #ranchobernnardo #lifetimefitness #juneteenth #toddgloria

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Relevant Links:

Life Time proposes a fitness center for Poway’s The Farm

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-03-15/life-time-looks-to-open-fitness-center-location-in-the-farm

San Diego makes Juneteenth, celebration of slavery ending in America, a paid city holiday

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-03-21/san-diego-juneteenth-paid-city-holiday

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Pete 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 CronyismWe 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 Bernardo RoadsPete Neild enjoys driving his Corvette Calypso all over San Diego. He can vouch that Ted Williams Parkway and Carmel Mountain Road are a mess. Pete also thinks the Poway roads are not as good as some people think.

Blacks Beach Immigration TragedyPete and John comment on the tragic loss of 8 lives as immigrants attempt to land at Black’s Beach in La Jolla. This invites discussion of immigration and Friendship Park in Imperial Beach.

Silicon Valley Bank’s Mess is impacting people in San DiegoWe breakdown the Silicon Valley Bank cluster, wonder how the FDIC is covering it all, and comment how the mess is affecting people in San Diego.

President Biden’s Visit to San DiegoJoe Biden’s recent trip to San Diego was quite the spectacle. Air Force One lands at North Island and then Osprey’s take POTUS to the Del Mar Polo Fields to meet with foreign leaders. The Biden visit closed down airspace for a time and caused the San Diego State Aztecs plane to be late for their March Madness trip to Orlando FL.

Nuclear Submarine Agreement: USA, UK, Australia (AUSUK)Pete is a submarine veteran so we had some interesting discussion of the nuclear powered submarine deal between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This led to further discussion of keeping the peace in the South China Sea and the trade routes from East Asia to the Indian Ocean.

Ukraine Russia WarThere was plenty to comment about the conflict in Eastern Europe. Pete spent time in the Black Sea area when he served in the military. We also discuss the “don’t get involved” crowd as it relates to this conflict and America’s entry into WW2.

poway #ranchobernnardo #blacksbeach #svb #delmar #ausuk #ukraine

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David Leland has the Aztecs advancing to the Sweet 16 in March MadnessDavid 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 PadresDavid also shares his thoughts on the Padres 2022 season and their outlook for 2023. We discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s comeback, the Manny Machado contract, Juan Soto having a big year in 2023, and breaking the San Diego Sports Curse.

Padres #SanDiegoSportsInsight #DavidLeland #DaveySportsPodcast #goaztecs #marchmadness2023 #aztecs #padres #sandiegostate #sdsu

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San 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 proposed by SANDAG is causing plenty of discussion for San Diegans. We are already paying property taxes, sales taxes, gas taxes and income taxes to fund roads, highways and freeways. Now they want to add another tax. Didn’t SANDAG pass the TRANSNET sales tax increase decades ago to fund this?

How are they going to charge per mile? Seems like we will either have GPS devices tracking our driving patterns and this raises valid concerns about privacy.

Their plan is already charging a grandma in Rancho Bernardo a sales tax increase so a student from a rich family can take the trolley to college at a low price. Is that moral?

Are trains and subways the right vision for the future? Or will self-driving electric vehicles offer a better solution that can function as individualized pods that get you right to your destination while also working in a swarm like mass transit?

Climate change activists are suing to stop Mira Mesa’s long-term housing planMira Mesa recently announced a 30-year growth plan and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, or CERF, is suing the City of San Diego because the plan does not match up with their climate plan for carbon emission reduction. Now climate goals and housing goals are stalled while lawyers sort this out. Are these groups counter productively harming their own interests?

Will the GOP kill Social Security?Social Security has been in the news since the State of the Union address when President Biden accused the Republicans of wanting to slash Social Security spending. Sure, there are a few Republicans that want to do this, but do you think the GOP has the cajónes to actually do it? Is it in the GOP’s best interest to cut spending for their senior citizen voter base? We break down the controversy and discuss the morality and mechanics of Social Security.

Referenced Links:

Chris Cate Tweet, Feb 21: You know what. Screw it. Let’s just not build anything anymore. What housing crisis?

https://twitter.com/chrisjcate/status/1628069276098912261Enviro Law Group Sues San Diego for Missing Climate Goals in Mira Mesa

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I 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 Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805

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It’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 services at Mickey Cafagna Community Center, water infrastructure, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. * Yet no talk about: Poway Road development, Fairfield Project, Outpost, traffic safety, Twin Peaks development, Town Halls, thrift stores, homelessness, Big Stone Lodge, Poway’s identity crisis, climate action plan, affordable housing

Poway Unified School District 2023 Outlook* Trustee Ginger Couvrette: Career and Technical classes, increased visual and performing arts funding, supplemental learning tools acquired during distance learning. * Yet no talk about: school infrastructure improvements, another attempt to pass a school bond, CRT/Race/Equity, bullying.

Poway Kiwanis Outlook 2023 Plans* President Heather Skale: Holiday for Heroes, Key Clubs at Poway High and Cathedral High, Aktion Club for developmentally disabled adults, pancake breakfasts at Villa de Vida/Little League/veterans, serve Community Food Connection/San Diego Blood Bank/Valley Elementary homework club. Also, scholarships for high school seniors, sponsor Miss Poway Pageant, Kiwanis Cup Poway vs Mt. Carmel Football Game.

Rancho Bernardo 2023 Outlook* Rancho Bernardo Community Dynamo Robin Kaufman: upgrading street medians on Rancho Bernardo Rd and Pomerado Rd, Earth Fair, Chalk it Up!, Patriot Pet Contest, Safety Fair, Santa Snow Day in the Park, pedestrian safety, street quality survey, proposed cannabis outlet, construction at The Trails, Charter Communications/Spectrum utility power revisions, Rancho Bernardo Community Park, RB Off-Leash Dog Park. * Yet no talk about: specific call outs of Carmel Mountain Road potholes and erosion, Seven Oaks street erosion.

Referenced Links:

• Poway leaders look ahead to 2023
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-01-04/poway-leader-goals
• Rancho Bernardo to see improvements, events coming to community in 2023
  • https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-01-04/rancho-bernardo-to-see-improvements-events-coming-to-community-in-2023

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It’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 cisterns beneath parks to capture and store water. * Poway making progress on water infrastructure.

SDG&E: Gas Prices* https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-01-06/if-natural-gas-prices-across-the-country-are-dropping-why-are-they-soaring-in-san-diego * Wholesale prices up more than 300% since January 2022 * A household gas bill that came to about $105 last January is now estimated to leap to about $225 this month. That’s an increase of 114 percent. * Prices are about current conditions and a view of the future * It almost always comes down to supply and demand. But often there are policies that affect each. * Demand high in the West (rain, snow, cold) – but mild weather in the East * Approx 90% of supply comes from out of state * Less supply – U.S. LNG exporters boosted shipments to Europe by more than 137% in the first 11 months of 2022 from the same period in 2021, according to data from Kepler, supplying more than half of Europe’s imported LNG and helping the region weather a more than 54% plunge in piped shipments from Russia. + https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-lng-exports-both-lifeline-drain-europe-2023-maguire-2022-12-20/ * Biden administration considering ban on gas stoves. Due to asthma or climate change policy? * San Diego County Cities are already banning gas in new construction: San Diego, Encinitas, and possibly Del Mar. * What can you do? Be energy self-sufficient. Solar, battery, LED. Wear a sweater. Control what you can control.

Carlsbad: Traffic Calming, Roundabout* https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/carlsbad/story/2023-01-09/opinions-sought-on-roundabout-for-tamarack-and-carlsbad-boul * City asking for input for roundabout at Carlsbad Blvd (PCH) and Tamarack Ave. * Carlsbad already has one roundabout in development at Carlsbad Blvd and Cannon Road. * Discussion of roundabouts in Poway.

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Captain 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 leader that enjoyed keeping his subordinates off balance, so they would be provide direct and truthful answers.

Trust came up so often in this podcast conversation. Admiral Rickover extended a great degree of trust to Charles MacVean, but only after first testing his character and conviction. Rickover had confidence in MacVean’s skills and capabilities. He just needed to believe that MacVean believed he could accomplish the task at hand.

Charlie shared stories about the history of the USS Seawolf and the innovative nuclear experiments and challenges they faced.

The stories of MacVean sitting down with his crew members to learn about their family and aspirations was moving. For many of these crewmen, this was a career they valued because they felt truly cared for. They had a mission, a purpose in life. The military saved many of these men’s lives and catapulted them into upstanding men in society.

This is a podcast conversation Pete Neild and I have been talking about for over a year. I am so pleased that we had a chance to get meet Charlie and enjoy his stories and words of wisdom.

Thank you!

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It’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

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It’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

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Legendary, 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 San Diego Padres Hall of Fame.

So many stories. Ted talks about his upbringing in the Bronx and the difficulties he had in life due to his relationship with his father. Ted also traces his career history from Oklahoma to Hartford to Philadelphia and eventually to San Diego.

Who else? Howard Cosell, Russ T. Nailz, Alex Spanos, Bob Hope, Keith Hernandez, Al Bernstein, Michael Tuck, and so much more.

This was so much fun! Ted Leitner is a San Diego treasure.

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Here’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

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Show Note: San Diego Padres Hall of Fame announcer and San Diego media icon, Ted Leitner, will join me for a livestream podcast interview, Tuesday, Dec 6th at 7pm. Mark your calendars.

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Merge 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:1. 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. 2. Poway: Amazon Fresh fully automated grocery store closed indefinitely 3. Escondido: Lake Hodges dam crumbling 4. San Clemente: freight railroad traffic suspended along ocean hillside 5. Oceanside: group petitions court to stop artificial surfing lagoon project 6. Carlsbad: Man walks into lagoon to avoid police 7. San Diego: Airbnb lottery application period ending, regulations to limit homeowners 8. San Diego: 9 sailors suffer minor injuries fighting fire as USS Abraham Lincoln cruises off coast. 9. La Mesa: citizens demand more advanced notice of new housing developments 10. Lemon Grove: Buy 1, get 1 Free 11. El Cajon – Man taken to hospital after lighting himself on fire while on roof in El Cajon 12. New York: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac musician/songwriter, dead at 79 13. Washington DC: Respect for Marriage Act passes Senate 14. Qatar: US defeats Iran, Liberty Rising

Live Q&A in the Community ForumPlus, in our Community Forum we had discussions about the old dirt road from Penasquitos to Carmel Valley before Highway 56 was built, closing Starbucks in Ocean Beach, the high price of rent in San Diego, the challenge of so much vacant commercial real estate due to people working from home, and so much more.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Show Note: San Diego Padres Hall of Fame broadcast, Ted Leitner, will join me for a livestream podcast interview Tuesday Dec 6th at 7pm. Mark your calendars!

Thank you!

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They 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 Unified Superintendent Marion Kim-Phelps likely feeling encouraged about another run for a Poway school bond since school bonds in Lemon Grove and San Diego just passed.

The remarkable legal career of newly elected judge Pete Murray.

A breakdown the San Diego County measures including cannabis taxes, sales taxes, school bonds, trash pickup, building height limits, term limits and much more.

A breakdown the California Propositions including the right to abortion, gambling, arts and music in education, the cost of medical care, and all the rest.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments... and your local election analysis. We value your input!

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It’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 vehicles, ranked choice voting, the movie Poltergeist, and the good bad and ugly of the year 1972.  Yeah, it was a long one and we got a bit punchy.

This was so much fun!  I hope you can enjoy it with us.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

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It’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 vehicles, ranked choice voting, the movie Poltergeist, and the good bad and ugly of the year 1972.  Yeah, it was a long one and we got a bit punchy.

This was so much fun!  I hope you can enjoy it with us.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #Election2022 #RanchoBernardo

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Frida 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, but establishment interests, book publishers, and fear of change prevent school leaders from making the necessary corrections.

We discussed dyslexia and how this is afflicting students here in our school district. When dyslexic students fail to learn to read, their likelihood of struggling in life or ending up in prison increases dramatically.

Bullying is a Serious School Safety Issue

Frida Brunzell also spoke at length about the problems of bullying on school campuses. Students are now recording the incidents and sharing them on social media. This further terrorizes the victim as they re-experience the trauma and continue to get ridiculed. Sadly, school officials are not taking strong action to combat bullying.

Frida Brunzell is fluent in 4 Languages, has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

We also discussed Frida’s backstory growing up in Sweden, attending college in Germany, and living in England and France as a young adult. Frida is fluent in 4 languages and has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Frida has also been very active as a PTA leader at both the school level and the district level.

Students of Color at Poway Unified

Frida also shared her thoughts about racism in Poway schools. As a parent of bi-racial Black students, she shared some of the difficulties her children have experienced. This led to further discussions of the Instagram account Black at PUSD, equity, inclusion, changes in curriculum, and CRT. Frida Brunzell helped start the JEDI group that stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We also discussed PUSD’s COVID policy, failing school infrastructure, the potential of a future school bond, PUSD’s budget, and arts and music education.

Frida wants to be a school board member that asks tough questions and is a voice for constituents in her community.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

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Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #FridaBrunzell #Election2022

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Frida 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, but establishment interests, book publishers, and fear of change prevent school leaders from making the necessary corrections.

We discussed dyslexia and how this is afflicting students here in our school district. When dyslexic students fail to learn to read, their likelihood of struggling in life or ending up in prison increases dramatically.

Bullying is a Serious School Safety Issue

Frida Brunzell also spoke at length about the problems of bullying on school campuses. Students are now recording the incidents and sharing them on social media. This further terrorizes the victim as they re-experience the trauma and continue to get ridiculed. Sadly, school officials are not taking strong action to combat bullying.

Frida Brunzell is fluent in 4 Languages, has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

We also discussed Frida’s backstory growing up in Sweden, attending college in Germany, and living in England and France as a young adult. Frida is fluent in 4 languages and has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Frida has also been very active as a PTA leader at both the school level and the district level.

Students of Color at Poway Unified

Frida also shared her thoughts about racism in Poway schools. As a parent of bi-racial Black students, she shared some of the difficulties her children have experienced. This led to further discussions of the Instagram account Black at PUSD, equity, inclusion, changes in curriculum, and CRT. Frida Brunzell helped start the JEDI group that stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We also discussed PUSD’s COVID policy, failing school infrastructure, the potential of a future school bond, PUSD’s budget, and arts and music education.

Frida wants to be a school board member that asks tough questions and is a voice for constituents in her community.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #FridaBrunzell #Election2022

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There 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, and an overall frustration with Poway city leaders on communication.

Then Pete and I shared our thoughts on the recent Amit Asaravala podcast. We discussed changing voter registration demographics in Poway as well as the huge influx of outside money into this election cycle. We break down more of the specifics on the money spent by PACs, developers, and locals, including the financial data on the Democratic endorsed candidates. Amit is the President of the Poway Democratic Club.

We share predictions and comments on each race. Do the challengers have enough to knock off an incumbent? Or an incumbent endorsed candidate? Will this election cycle be different?

California and San Diego County Propositions

Then Pete and I break down the California Propositions. So many topics there including abortion, gambling, kidney dialysis, EVs, wildfire protection, tax increases, and cigarettes. Plus, we examine the local San Diego County measures covering topics of cannabis, taxes, school bonds, childcare, trash pickup, building height limitations, and childcare.

Wow, so much in this podcast. Almost 3 hours! We even had an argument amongst members of our livestream audience. Oh, the drama!

Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions.

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There 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, and an overall frustration with Poway city leaders on communication.

Then Pete and I shared our thoughts on the recent Amit Asaravala podcast. We discussed changing voter registration demographics in Poway as well as the huge influx of outside money into this election cycle. We break down more of the specifics on the money spent by PACs, developers, and locals, including the financial data on the Democratic endorsed candidates. Amit is the President of the Poway Democratic Club.

We share predictions and comments on each race. Do the challengers have enough to knock off an incumbent? Or an incumbent endorsed candidate? Will this election cycle be different?

California and San Diego County Propositions

Then Pete and I break down the California Propositions. So many topics there including abortion, gambling, kidney dialysis, EVs, wildfire protection, tax increases, and cigarettes. Plus, we examine the local San Diego County measures covering topics of cannabis, taxes, school bonds, childcare, trash pickup, building height limitations, and childcare.

Wow, so much in this podcast. Almost 3 hours! We even had an argument amongst members of our livestream audience. Oh, the drama!

Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions.

Thank you!

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Amit 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 greater than the typical $10,000 to $15,000 we would see in a typical district election. Over 80% of his donors are from outside of Poway.

Meanwhile, there are political action committees involved in Poway politics attempting to influence the outcome in our local races. These PACs do not have a campaign limit and they receive big dollars from developers, housing contractors, and other individuals. Then the PACs cycle the money to other PACs who end up creating negative campaign ads against candidates that they oppose. Often these ads are heavily distorted and meant to scare the public. Community Voices, the San Diego Police Officers Association, and the Lincoln Club are players in this space.

Poway Voter Demographics

We also discussed the changing voter registration numbers for Poway. Our “City in the Country” has been a strong “red” city for a long time, but now things are changing. The Democrat voter registration has almost caught up with the Republicans. In fact, more Powegians voted for Biden than Trump in the 2020 election. Could this mean that the Poway Democratic Club’s endorsed candidates might have a serious shot at beating Steve Vaus and the other GOP candidates?

We also discussed Delta Esparza’s candidacy, Hiram Soto’s former employer Alliance San Diego, Kevin Juza’s text messaging campaign, and PUSD candidate Frida Brunzell.

Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions.

Thank you!

Poway #election2022 #democraticparty

Amit Asaravala Info:

Poway Democratic Club: https://www.powaydemocraticclub.org/

Pomerado News / San Diego Union Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/people/amit-asaravala

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaravala/

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Amit 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 greater than the typical $10,000 to $15,000 we would see in a typical district election. Over 80% of his donors are from outside of Poway.

Meanwhile, there are political action committees involved in Poway politics attempting to influence the outcome in our local races. These PACs do not have a campaign limit and they receive big dollars from developers, housing contractors, and other individuals. Then the PACs cycle the money to other PACs who end up creating negative campaign ads against candidates that they oppose. Often these ads are heavily distorted and meant to scare the public. Community Voices, the San Diego Police Officers Association, and the Lincoln Club are players in this space.

Poway Voter Demographics

We also discussed the changing voter registration numbers for Poway. Our “City in the Country” has been a strong “red” city for a long time, but now things are changing. The Democrat voter registration has almost caught up with the Republicans. In fact, more Powegians voted for Biden than Trump in the 2020 election. Could this mean that the Poway Democratic Club’s endorsed candidates might have a serious shot at beating Steve Vaus and the other GOP candidates?

We also discussed Delta Esparza’s candidacy, Hiram Soto’s former employer Alliance San Diego, Kevin Juza’s text messaging campaign, and PUSD candidate Frida Brunzell.

Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions.

Thank you!

Poway #election2022 #democraticparty

Amit Asaravala Info:

Poway Democratic Club: https://www.powaydemocraticclub.org/

Pomerado News / San Diego Union Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/people/amit-asaravala

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaravala/

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If 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 history of the Poway Bowl, including its original location in the current U-Haul building.

Poway Business

Ed is the former President and CEO of the Poway Chamber of Commerce. We discuss the activities of local businesses in the 2017-2020 era, including the chaos caused by the pandemic.

Poway Politics

We also discuss Poway’s founders, the original layout of streets in Poway, the current chaos of development around town, some of the political candidates running for office in 2022, old stories about Poway leaders, and a projection of what Poway might look like in the future.

Ed Franklin No Limits Podcast

Ed hosts the “Ed Franklin No Limits” podcast. Ed enjoys discussing overcoming limitations, self-esteem, storytelling, and excuses. 

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If 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 history of the Poway Bowl, including its original location in the current U-Haul building.

Poway Business

Ed is the former President and CEO of the Poway Chamber of Commerce. We discuss the activities of local businesses in the 2017-2020 era, including the chaos caused by the pandemic.

Poway Politics

We also discuss Poway’s founders, the original layout of streets in Poway, the current chaos of development around town, some of the political candidates running for office in 2022, old stories about Poway leaders, and a projection of what Poway might look like in the future.

Ed Franklin No Limits Podcast

Ed hosts the “Ed Franklin No Limits” podcast. Ed enjoys discussing overcoming limitations, self-esteem, storytelling, and excuses. 

PowayHistory #EdFranklin #Poway #PowayChamber

Ed Franklin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardefranklin

Ed Franklin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.franklin.9

Ed Franklin No Limits YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/edfranklin1962

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Tony 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 honesty from City Council and city officials. Tony Russo expressed how the people of Poway are angry and frustrated.

Poway Housing Development

We discussed at length the development projects underway in Poway. Tony felt that city officials have not effectively communicated the status of The Outpost project. He was disheartened by the mistakes made by city officials and developers, as well as how those failures were communicated to the people of Poway. Tony did not feel The Outpost was carefully reviewed by city officials and that was led to the water problems that undermined the project. Russo shared his thoughts about how council members would blame the developers rather than looking inwardly on errors made by city officials.

Tony shared his thoughts on The Farm in Poway and the frustration of Stoneridge neighbors as they see new homes being built close to their property. He asked why The Farm is being built so quickly, yet some of the projects on Poway Road are moving much more slowly.

Big Money Invested in Poway Politics

Tony Russo expressed his surprise at the tremendous amount of money being spent to fund one of his competitors and other candidates in Poway. The organization Community Voice appears to be taking donations from developers and other influential people in Poway. Those dollars are provided to the San Diego Police Officer’s Association who use those funds to create attack ads on specific candidates.

Questions from Poway Voters

We took so many great questions from the audience including conversations about the Martincoit-Stone Canyon intersection, district boundaries, the Poway Senior Center, and if Poway’s slogan “The City in the Country” still matches with today’s reality.

Tony Russo Supports Small Businesses

Tony was a small business owner and wants to see greater support from the city, or at least a reduction in red tape that slows businesses down. We discussed the plight of a fish market that is struggling to open his business but has been waiting on city inspectors to approve their permits. Tony Russo wants to support small businesses in Poway.

We also discussed the issue of water rates, the Poway boil water ordinance, and the new water infrastructure project.

Tony Russo is a family-oriented person. He talked at length about the joy he gets from supporting his three children, his involvement as a youth sports coach, and special memories of his mother.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #TonyRusso #Election2022

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Tony Russo for Poway City Council District 3 - Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/russo4poway

Tony Russo – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tony.russo.52643

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Tony 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 honesty from City Council and city officials. Tony Russo expressed how the people of Poway are angry and frustrated.

Poway Housing Development

We discussed at length the development projects underway in Poway. Tony felt that city officials have not effectively communicated the status of The Outpost project. He was disheartened by the mistakes made by city officials and developers, as well as how those failures were communicated to the people of Poway. Tony did not feel The Outpost was carefully reviewed by city officials and that was led to the water problems that undermined the project. Russo shared his thoughts about how council members would blame the developers rather than looking inwardly on errors made by city officials.

Tony shared his thoughts on The Farm in Poway and the frustration of Stoneridge neighbors as they see new homes being built close to their property. He asked why The Farm is being built so quickly, yet some of the projects on Poway Road are moving much more slowly.

Big Money Invested in Poway Politics

Tony Russo expressed his surprise at the tremendous amount of money being spent to fund one of his competitors and other candidates in Poway. The organization Community Voice appears to be taking donations from developers and other influential people in Poway. Those dollars are provided to the San Diego Police Officer’s Association who use those funds to create attack ads on specific candidates.

Questions from Poway Voters

We took so many great questions from the audience including conversations about the Martincoit-Stone Canyon intersection, district boundaries, the Poway Senior Center, and if Poway’s slogan “The City in the Country” still matches with today’s reality.

Tony Russo Supports Small Businesses

Tony was a small business owner and wants to see greater support from the city, or at least a reduction in red tape that slows businesses down. We discussed the plight of a fish market that is struggling to open his business but has been waiting on city inspectors to approve their permits. Tony Russo wants to support small businesses in Poway.

We also discussed the issue of water rates, the Poway boil water ordinance, and the new water infrastructure project.

Tony Russo is a family-oriented person. He talked at length about the joy he gets from supporting his three children, his involvement as a youth sports coach, and special memories of his mother.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #TonyRusso #Election2022

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Tony Russo – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tony.russo.52643

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Yuri 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 going on in Poway including the Outpost, Fairfield, and The Farm in Poway.

Yuri Bohlen shared his plans to improve senior services and the homeless.

Yuri felt passionately about the thrift stores displaced by the Fairfield development project. He wants to work with Poway Councilperson, Caylin Frank, to help these thrift shops find a new home.

Yuri wants to improve communication with the people and get their input on housing development with a Residential District Review committee.

We spoke about the increase of crime in Poway, particularly home thefts and catalytic converter heists. Yuri shared his thoughts on making Poway a safer city.

Yuri Bohlen was a candidate for mayor in 2018 and has done his due diligence in the past 4 years. He is much more informed on the issues, including detailed city council agenda items and the broader topic of property rights.

Even though Yuri is running for mayor, he is often a vocal supporter of current Poway Mayor, Steve Vaus. We explored this apparent dichotomy giving Yuri an opportunity to clarify this issue.

There was all sorts of great questions and comments from the livestream audience, including the “social media drama” that play out in the local Poway Facebook groups.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #YuriBohlen #Election2022

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Patrick 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 discussed his “Brilliant at the Basics” curriculum proposal focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic. This led to further discussion of vocational education, critical race theory, and home economics courses. We also covered options available to students at PUSD to attend Design 39, JROTC at Westview High School, Spanish and Mandarin bi-lingual immersion programs in elementary schools, and 4H specialty classes at Poway High School.

PUSD Finances and School Bonds

Patrick Batten spoke about Poway Unified School District’s financial condition, the broken air conditioning at Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School, the failed Measure P bond, and the infamous Billion Dollar Bond. We also spoke about teachers/administrator union endorsements and how those relations impact financial budgeting for the district.

COVID and Education

We spent a good amount of time covering the way Poway Unified managed the COVID crisis including district communication challenges, masks, remote education, and how other schools successfully got students back in school sooner than PUSD.

There was so much more covered in this podcast interview including the role of parents in education, the school board listening to constituents, Poway Federation of Teachers, Poway School Employee’s Association, Contractor’s Union, school safety, school board dynamics, school infrastructure, technology in education, book banning, STEM, and mental health services for students.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

PowaySchools #PUSD #PowayUnified #PatrickBatten #Election2022

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Poway 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 master’s degree and a career in computer science in the defense industry.

Delta Esparza shared her experiences visiting Poway’s trails, open spaces, restaurants, and the Poway Bowling Alley for years as a resident near Camino Del Norte and Paseo Lucido. She valued Poway so much, she purchased a home here in 2019 and began establishing her roots in our community. But as she began witnessing the changes in Poway, she realized that something was awry. She looked around for viable candidates that represented her values but could find none. So, she took the brave step to enter the race herself.

We discussed her thoughts on Poway’s General Plan and the overall vision the mayor has for the city. She shared her positive experiences in nearby cities like Carlsbad and Escondido that had strong, community-driven City Plans that were being implemented consistent with that vision. Why is Poway falling so short?

Delta Esparza strongly values getting the residents of Poway involved. She wants to open the dialog and encourage input in less formal settings like town hall meetings and small gatherings. She does not think the Poway City Council properly listens to the people of Poway.

We covered her thoughts on development all over Poway including along Poway Road, Twin Peaks Road, on the side of Twin Peaks, The Farm in Poway, The Outpost, and much more.

Delta shared so much more including her vision on the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway’s lack of a Climate Action Plan, city infrastructure, traffic calming measures, parks, recreation, and the overall community vibe she wants to encourage in Poway.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #DeltaEsparza #Election2022

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Poway 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 Minnesota, living in Northern California 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 city’s General Plan, smart development, negotiations with developers, and the construction projects on Poway Rd and The Farm. We dove deep on issues to address The Outpost development (aka The Hole in the Ground) and the alleged violations of developers at The Farm building too close to other people’s parcels.

Kevin really focused on common sense solutions and transparency of policy details for the people.

Kevin Juza shared his concern that Poway does not have a Climate Action Plan. He wants to have an open conversation to understand what the people want and then put together a plan that reflects the desires of the community.

We discussed the issues facing District 3 including Twin Peaks, Old Poway Park, trails, open space, and ADUs (Granny Flats). Kevin shared his concerns about how walking paths and trails are often disconnected or getting disrupted by development. Kevin wants to preserve those paths and expand them.

We got into the lack of affordable housing in Poway, it’s impact on first responders and other workers, and the challenges that may be coming from Sacramento. This then led to a discussion about the Big Stone Lodge property, it’s non-viability as a housing site, and its historical significance in Poway. (and our brain freeze failing to remember the name of the facility. LOL.)

Kevin Juza shared his thoughts on addressing water infrastructure, strategies to capture and preserve water, ideas on lowering water rates, and the possibility of a water infrastructure bond in Poway’s future.

With a city council of five people (4 council members plus a mayor) and three of those spots up for election, we discussed various scenarios of what the council dynamic would be like with new voices offering innovative ideas and perspectives.

We also got into crime, the Poway Candidate Forum on October 11th, the newly constructed, walking path along Espola, and what Kevin loves about Poway.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

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Poway #KevinJuza #Election2022

Relevant Links:

Kevin Juza for Poway City Councilhttps://kevinjuza.com/

Kevin Juza for Poway City Council – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Juza4Poway

Kevin Juza - LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjuza

Kevin Juza – Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kevinjuza

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This 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 circumvention of the voters and a weak democratic process were the catalysts for him to become a candidate.

We spoke about the development throughout Poway and his approach to finding the right balance of development, infrastructure, affordable housing, and traffic.

Hiram Soto was very passionate about the lack of a Climate Action Plan for the City of Poway. He wants to bring solar power to City Hall and convert city vehicles to EVs to save money and improve the environment. Plus, he wants to help educate homeowners and businesses about the rebate opportunities from the State of CA to convert to solar.

Hiram shared some of his experiences on the campaign trail including his positive experiences meeting people throughout the city, some demanding “get them all out!,” and some of the shenanigans of sign stealing.

It was remarkably interesting when Hiram Soto shared many of the attacks on his candidacy, not only within our city, but also by KOGO 600 talk show host Carl DeMaio.

We also got into redistricting, crime, the Old Poway Guard and much more.

Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input!

Thank you!

Poway #HiramSoto #Election2022

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Hiram Soto for Poway City Councilhttps://www.hiramsoto.com/

Hiram Soto for Poway City Council – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hiramforpoway

Hiram Soto for Poway City Council – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIZkrGWelcCvB6ct-lmeQw

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Urbn 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 seems to me that many people continue to see cannabis as some sort of Reefer Madness drug that corrupts society rather than the medicine that it is. We examine the benefits of cannabis as well the community standards when it comes to more dangerous drugs like alcohol.

Poway Political Candidate Podcast Interviews

Be sure to mark your calendar for these podcast interviews with local political candidates:

Tuesday Oct 4th at 7pm – Hiram Soto (Poway District 1)Monday Oct 10th at 7pm – Kevin Juza (Poway District 3)Wednesday October 12th at 7pm – Yuri Bohlen (Poway Mayor)PROGRAM NOTE: This has been rescheduled to Wednesday October 19th at 7pm.Friday October 14th at 7pm – Delta Esparza (Poway Mayor)

These interviews will all be livestreamed on both the John Riley Project YouTube page and Facebook page.  You can participate in the podcast and ask questions by typing in your comments and questions in the chat.

I am also hopeful to livestream the Green Valley Civic Associate Candidate Forum Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm in the Mickey Cafagna Community Center.

I also discussed my recent meeting with Poway District 3 candidate Kevin Juza. We had a wonderful discussion about major issues in Poway including the Poway Road Development, Climate Change Plan, Fiscal Transparency, the potential of a Poway Water Bond and more. Be sure to tune into the Kevin Juza interview podcast Monday Oct 10th at 7pm to hear him explain his position on these issues and more.

Vacation in Eastern Canada

I also share some of the highlights of our recent 2-week adventure in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Maine. We had a great experience!

Poway #Cannabis #RanchoBernardo

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Rancho Bernardo board, residents still object to cannabis outlet’s proposed location

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2022-09-21/rancho-bernardo-board-residents-continue-objection-to-cannabis-outlets-proposed-location

Poway Candidates Forum

https://www.gvca.info/news/2022/8/22/poway-candidates-forum

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The 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 new air conditioning system?

We take a closer look at the candidates for Poway School Board, Poway City Council, and Poway Mayor.  Can the school board candidates solve this problem?

Plus, we share some thoughts on the Matt Araiza story.

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Dennis 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.

Sharing so many great LA Dodgers stories about Tommy Lasorda, Jeff Hamilton, Tom Niedenfuer, Jackie Robinson, Al Campanis, and the Greatest of All Time Vin Scully. Dennis also shares the time Dodgers NL MVP Matt Kemp came into his Postal Annex store for a passport photo. Plus, there’s Dennis’ story of being at Dodger Stadium on opening day when Fernando Valenzuela made his unexpected MLB debut filling in for an injured Jerry Reuss and then throwing a complete game shutout.

Dennis Butts shared his story witnessing in person LA Rams QB Vince Ferragamo magical comeback in the NFC Championship game including his pass TD pass to Waddy Davis. Dennis was there in Cowboy Stadium.

Plus, we talked about the LA Lakers and Dennis being there at the Great Western Forum when the Lakers beat the Pistons to clinch the 3-peat. We also share our memories of the great Kobe Bryant and the tragedy of his passing.

We took a walk down memory lane as Dennis shared his experiences as a sports broadcasting student interviewing Wally Joyner in the Angels locker room.

Dennis Butts shared personal stories of how he met his current lady companion and how the two of them purchased their Postal Annex store in the Target Shopping Center in 2015.

His Postal Annex store offers:

UPS, FedEx, USPS Shipping with excellent ratesPackaging supplies--boxes, packaging peanuts, tape, bubble envelopesPrivate mailbox rental offering safety, security and privacyNotary public services (commissioned and insured)Passport photosLive Scan processing (fingerprint, background check, etc.) – LEAST EXPENSIVE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTYDocument copying and printing in color or black & whiteMailing servicesKey duplicationU-Haul truck rentalOffice suppliesGiftsAnd many more services, all under one roof.

Postal Annex14781 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064858-668-0777

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Closed Sundays

The Poway/Target Postal Annex has EXCELLENT reviews!

4.6 on Google4.5 on Yelp!

The service by Dennis and his team is first class.  You will love it there.

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The 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 to do.  But is it moral to shift your debt burden on to innocent people today or in future generations?

College Tuition (and Student Debt) is too Damn High!

Cancelling debt may offer relief, but it doesn’t solve the core problem of the high price of college tuition. We explore a number of ways to reduce the cost and expand access, such as:

Expanding access to online learning at accredited universities.Allowing tax deduction of the full amount of college tuition.Ending the practice of making student debt ineligible for bankruptcyConsider niche online skill development outside the scope of college that are much more affordable like Skill Share.

Why is the Price of Clothing so Inexpensive at Costco?

Costco clothing makes up a significant part of my wardrobe.  Good quality and very affordable. What’s not to like?  But how is it possible for Costco to offer a pair of jeans for just $9?  When the so many industries like higher education, housing and healthcare are soaring in price, apparel is getting less expensive. We explore some of the key reasons why.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Apologies to Teammates and Media

I don’t know about you, but I thought Tatis’ apology was sincere and humble. This could be a key turning point in his character development and maturity. I am for offering forgiveness. How about you?

Join us Thursday at 3pm when we break it all down on Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s livestream podcast.

Poway Election Preview

We take an early look at the political races in Poway including Mayor, City Council, School Board and one judge position.  Who are the incumbents? Who are the viable challengers?  Who are some of these new names?

StudentLoanForgiveness #Costco #Poway

Related Links

Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay

https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-Biden-63cf586156ad9cf7f71fe3656cf898f8

If You’re Not Buying Clothes from Costco, You Might Want to Start

https://www.rd.com/article/why-you-should-buy-clothes-from-costco/

Poway Mayor and City Council Candidates

https://poway.org/DocumentCenter/View/9328/Candidate-Roster-Updated-8122022_?bidId=

Poway Unified School Board Candidates (and many others races)

https://www.sdvote.com/content/dam/rov/en/election/2022Nov/Candidate_List.pdf#

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The MLB Trade Deadline wrapped up Tuesday afternoon and my head is still spinning.  So much activity that I am just now starting to come back down to Earth.

Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres

We break down the big trades AJ Preller and the Padres made for Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Brandon Drury, and Josh Hader. The Soto/Bell deal may go down as the biggest trade in MLB history. Plus, we take a look at the Eric Hosmer situation and how that ultimately impacted Luke Voit.

MLB Trade Deadline Life Lessons

I was doing some thinking and realized the MLB Trade Deadline is much more than simply teams making deals.  It’s about organizations getting better.  It’s about teams making an honest self-evaluation, and then re-allocating assets and re-prioritizing initiatives. It’s about calculated risk taking and knowing when to go all in.  It’s also about profitability, brand building, franchise valuation, and Legacy. So many great life lessons here about how we can take charge of our own lives and make disciplined self-improvement decisions.

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton Podcast

Plus, I re-share my story about connecting with legendary sports talk host and NFL play-by-play caller Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. A podcast episode from 3 years ago leads to an email, a breakfast with Hacksaw at IHOP, and now helping Hacksaw launch his own podcast. Tune in Thursdays at 2pm on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for the livestream. Or download “Lee Hacksaw Hamilton” wherever you get your podcasts.

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People ask me all the time how I started this podcast and why I did it. So, today’s podcast is a podcast about podcasting!

We will cover the inspiration from my show, the personal benefits in podcasting, and some of the basics on how I started my podcast.  We will discuss content, audio, podcast hosting, video, livestreaming, cameras, and much more.

podcast #livestream #Streamyard

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Legendary sports radio and NFL play-by-play icon, Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton joined for a wide conversation about his career, the San Diego sports media market, the San Diego Chargers and more.

Hacksaw and the History of Sports Talk Radio

Lee shared his Long Island roots and the start of his radio news/DJ career in his college days on a radio station in Appalachia.  After a great run broadcasting pro hockey in Cleveland, he took his talents to the desert to announce Arizona State football and basketball. Hacksaw also hosted a sports talk show on KTAR in Phoenix shocking the locals with critical comments of ASU’s football suspension, the Suns getting blown out in the first round of the 1981 NBA playoffs, and the ineptitude of Bowie Kuhn during the 1981 MLB strike.

This was the start of the “Best 15 Minutes in Radio.” This was the start of “Putting Topics on the Table.”  “React!”  Lee was determined to grab his listeners by the throat and hold them for 4 hours of compelling sports talk radio.

Hacksaw’s reputation in Arizona led to a 1986 phone call from the Noble Broadcast Group in San Diego to be the San Diego Chargers play by play guy and start a sports talk show on the Mighty 690.  At the time the station was broadcasting rock n roll and Wolfman Jack. Little did they know that things were going to radically change in the next few years.

Lee was the only sports guy in the entire station, and he started with a blank slate.  How in the hell was he going to pull this off? He started by creating a 9-hour NFL Sunday broadcast with a 2-hour Countdown to Kickoff pre-game show, the live game, and then a post-game show with caller participation.

The Mighty 690 Sports Talk Radio

Meanwhile, every afternoon drivetime Hacksaw hosted his talk radio show using many of his provocative techniques to drive listenership. Lee was a sensation bringing sports facts, stats, and opinions in the late 1980s. He was the internet before the internet was a thing.

After a brief transition to sports and news talk, the station went 100% sports starting in 1989. The Mighty 690 was the 3rd radio station in America to go all sports, and the first on the west coast. 690 had a “blowtorch signal” that carried Lee’s show from “Baja to the Canadian Rockies”

As 690 went all sports, many new voices took the microphone to create a wide variety of opinions and styles on sports talk:

Jim Rome came on board to start his Scrub Saturday show. He later got the night shift right after Hacksaw’s show, working on developing his style, his smack, and his clones. Rome later went on to national fame, but did you know Hacksaw was first offered the national gig prior to Rome but he turned it down.

Steve Hartman joins the station and with Lee’s recommendation he was paired up with former Monday Night Football producer Chet Forte.  Two loudmouth guys: one young, one old, one west coast, one east coast.  It was perfect.

Steve Mason and John Ireland took on the morning show and later saw their careers take them to new places.

Scott Kaplan and Billy Ray Smith joined the station creating a strong show and a loyal listening audience of Great Friends.

The Coach John Kentera joins the station sharing his wealth of knowledge of local high school sports, plus offering his commentary on the San Diego pro and collegiate sports teams.

Hacksaw on the Chargers: I root for Herbert to Win, but Spanos to Lose

As a long time voice of the San Diego Chargers play-by-play, and as an NFL junkie, Hacksaw was right at home broadcasting the Chargers every Sunday.

We retrace some of the magical moments of the Chargers Super Bowl season including stories about Bobby Ross, Stan Humphries, Stan Brock, Tony Martin, Dennis Gibson, and the playoff run against the Dolphins in Steelers. We reminisce about the good vibes as both the team and the community both came together in a very special way.

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We are hearing shrieks of “Corporate Greed!” as inflation surges. But is it really Corporate Greed?

Corporations are Price Gouging!  Really?

Prices are up most everywhere: gas, food, labor. Inflation is now at 9.1%. I haven’t seen it this high since I was in high school over 40 years ago.

Some are calling this price gouging or corporate greed, but is it?

Businesses are always seeking to maximize profit. That’s what they do. That’s their fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers.

So why are prices up now?

There is High Demand. $6T of freshly printed stimulus money is still flooding the market driving demand ($4T Trump, $2T Biden). People are returning to “normalcy” after the pandemic and traveling on vacation. There has been pent up demand for travel and leisure as people hunkered down during the pandemic. Plus, interest rates have been artificially low for decades driving further demand.

At the same time there is Limited Supply.  The Supply Chain is still sputtering. There are shortages of goods and key parts required in manufacturing. There continues to be a worker shortage as workers make positive, strategic changes to their career plan. But still the labor participation rate is far too low. Then there are cases where there is a shockingly low amount of competition (spoiler alert: typically due to government regulations). Oh, and did we forget the massive government shutdowns of the economy which reduced production?

We all know from Economics 101 that when demand is high and supply is low, then prices go up.

So, are corporations actually greedy?  Or are they just responding to market conditions and incentives.

Today is a great time to sell a home.  Demand is high and inventory is limited (albeit things have relaxed a bit in the last few months). In a market like this sellers can get top dollar when they sell their home.  If you were selling your home, would you take the highest bid for your home?  Does this make you greedy?  Or are you just responding to market conditions and incentives?

Gasoline is over $6 per Gallon in California

I normally don’t pay much attention to gas prices since I drive an EV. But with so much complaining about gas prices I have started paying attention. Wow!

Prices are high.  Really high.  Premium gas is often over $6.50 per gallon in my community. This must be those greedy oil companies price gouging, right?  After all, corporate profits for oil companies are at an all-time high.

Let’s break it down.

There is high demand for gas.  We are coming out of the pandemic and there is pent up demand for travel. More people are commuting to work as companies ask employees to work in the office. Plus, it is summertime when prices always go up due to higher demand and the requirement here in California for the summer blend gasoline due to environmentalism.

At the same time supply is low.  Refineries are still not operating at full production.  Surely this must be some sinister plot by oil companies to limit supply, right?

During the pandemic gas prices plummeted due to low demand. Oil companies were losing money. So, they shut down refineries and slowed down production. After all, why produce more product when you are losing money doing it?

Now suddenly the economy opens back up and it is taking a while for these refineries to catch back up. It’s difficult to find workers. We still have that trucker shortage problem.  Plus, never mind the fact that California is making it illegal for owner operators to do trucking.

Then ask yourself, why are there few if any new refineries?  Surely when demand for gas is so high and profit opportunity is so great, you would expect entrepreneurs to enter the market to produce more gasoline, right?  Or less competitive oil companies would see this as an opportunity to produce more supply at a slightly lower price to grab more market share.

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Roe vs Wade has been overturned. What does this mean about individual rights?

The End of Roe vs Wade

The most divisive issue in our culture has been flipped on its ear thanks to SCOTUS overturning Roe vs Wade. Now individual states can establish their own rules. States have been preparing for this outcome with some states reinforcing the right to choose and other states doing the opposite. Huge demonstrations are happening across America. I thought this would never happen. I was wrong.

As a student at UC San Diego, the abortion issue was the first political topic I wrestled with. I saw the logic and righteousness in the idea of being in charge of your own life, particularly the idea of body sovereignty. It has shaped how I see a range of issues today. Your right to manage your life is fundamental.

The World’s Smallest Political Quiz

Are we going backwards? If so, in which dimensions. We discuss the Nolan Chart invented by David Nolan in 1969. This chart abandons the traditional left wing vs right wing spectrum. Instead, it introduces a paradigm of looking at individual freedom in 2 dimensions: your personal life and your economic life. This chart is captured in The World’s Smallest Political Quiz. I invite you to try it to see where you line up. You might be surprised. I certainly was!

https://www.theadvocates.org/quiz/

What is a Right?

There are rights of free speech and freedom of the press. There are guns rights, women’s rights, and gay rights. There are rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Some think healthcare is a right.

So, what is a right?

A “right” is a moral principle defining and sanctioning a man’s freedom of action in a social context. There is only one fundamental right: a man’s right to his own life. All the other rights, like freedom of speech or property rights, are its consequences or corollaries. 

This means that many things some declare as rights are not actually rights. For example, a right to healthcare can only be provided by violating the rights of other people to provide the service or fund it.

A lot of people think it can be anything they want, but here's a test:

If someone else has to give you something, rather than just not harming you, it's not a right.

Billy the Kid Review

I really enjoyed the Epix series Billy the Kid and recommend you consider it. His story as the son of Irish immigrants leaving New York City to risk a trip westward is similar to what my own Irish ancestors did. People traveled with little resources across treacherous terrain and dangerous circumstances for a better life. They bet on themselves. They believed in themselves.

Billy lived from 1859-1881. This is a transformational time in human history. The Industrial Revolution and Capitalism were producing innovative, life-improving technologies. Immigrants from all over the world flocked to America to seek opportunity. America expanded west and built a nation.

This series tackles many powerful values like justice, integrity, independence, trust, and honesty. These are all issues I enjoy discussing in my podcast.

I give it a big thumbs up but warn you it can move a bit slow at times. IMDB rates this series a 7.0. Rotten Tomatoes gives this an audience score of 82%.

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How can you pursue your happiness in a housing crisis? Or better yet, how can you not violate the right of others to do the same?

Housing Crisis

We examine the housing crisis and the unintended consequences of central planning. Despite do-gooders’ best efforts to make housing affordable, we have homelessness and insane housing prices. We explore the $1 million per unit “low income” housing units and the regulations that make them so expensive.

It’s nice to see open-minded people changing the rules in San Diego. A 443-unit apartment building is going up in downtown San Diego near Petco Park. This complex will only have fifty-two parking spots. Where will people park? Can this work? It sure can for renters that will be enjoying rental prices 20-25% less expensive than comparable units in the same area. This building with micro-units will serve as a quasi-affordable housing complex.

Then we take a closer look at the Oak Knoll housing project in Poway that is under review by the City Council. Local activists Chris Cruse and Hiram Soto have objections to this “sardine can” housing complex. Is Poway “governed by the whim of developers” or is allowing this construction consistent with property rights? Are property owners and developers allowed to pursue their happiness, or should their rights to do so be violated?

SCOTUS and School Choice

I don’t know about you, but I am incredibly pleased about the Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow school vouchers at private religious schools. Unlocking government’s near monopoly on education will open up a wide range of innovative schools offering a range of specialized curricula.

If Pell Grants and the GI Bill can be used as a voucher at private, religious universities, then it seems consistent to allow school vouchers to do the same in K-12 education.

Netflix Series Dark

I really enjoyed series about four families in a small German town dealing with missing children, complicated relationships, a suspect nuclear power plant, and mysterious caves. This show took it all to a great sci-fi level by introducing a time travel plot line that made the story lines complex and enjoyable. Philosophically I was disappointed with their focus on fate and determinism, but free will wins at the end of the final season. I strongly recommend this series. Critics widely praise it: IMDB 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%. English overdubs and subtitles work very well.

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The Golden State Warriors are enjoying their 6th NBA Finals in 8 years and are on the cusp of their fourth championship in that timeframe. I share my early memories as a Golden State Warriors fan.

We then discuss financial planning for retirement and the shocking low savings rates in America. Is this due to a false sense of security that government will save the day? Is it a huge financial education deficit? Is it weak long-term thinking?

It's time again to hear the Chicken Little rants of progressives that the Republicans are going to kill Social Security and Medicare. We hear this every election cycle when in reality Republicans have expanded both programs. The GOP are considering a bill to sunset all federal government programs every 5 years with the idea that they would be reaffirmed, optimized, or phased out. There is no way the GOP would cut these important programs that their senior citizen constituents depend on. It would be political suicide.

Then we discuss the Federal Reserve’s plan to increase interest rates in order to cool off the economy to fight inflation. This will lead to layoffs, bankruptcies, and further damage. Sadly, the inflation we are experiencing is a self-inflicted wound by printing and flooding the market with $6 trillion of new money. I present additional ideas that the government can enact to minimize the impact of inflation. I also offer personal recommendations for investors, businesses, and individual consumers to survive and thrive in an inflationary environment.

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It’s time for America to come together to resolve gun violence and gun rights. I have been doing deep thinking in the wake of the Uvalde massacre. I have been exploring American history, American values, and the rights that should be protected in America.

We can’t remain in this Rinse and Repeat Cycle of mass shootings and refusing to do anything about it.

I have a different approach that can bring the right wing and the left wing together. It’s an approach that goes back to the themes of our nation’s founding. It’s an approach that can work.

Matthew McConaughey recently appeared at a White house Press Briefing calling for both sides to rise up above politics. He said we have a life preservation problem on our hands. We have a chance to reach for and grasp a higher ground. McConaughey said that we need to return to American Values. Say what you will of McConaughey’s politics, but he is right.

What are our American values? Let’s take a look at our nation’s founding document, The Declaration of Independence. America’s founding values are laid out clear as day:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men…

There it is. Govt’s role is to protect our right of liberty, but also our right of life. This is the zone where the gun rights and gun violence issues run into conflict.

Let’s be objective for a moment. What is the purpose of a gun? A gun is a weapon. A gun is built to injure or kill another living being. A gun’s purpose is partly to violate our inalienable right to life.

So how can our rights of life and liberty be reconciled? It is important to differentiate offense and defense.

A gun for defense is consistent with our right to life. If you are about to be attacked, raped, robbed, or killed, a gun for self-defense will give you some form of protection. A gun for self-defense, like a handgun, is absolutely consistent with our inalienable rights.

On the other hand, if you buy a gun to go on offense with the intent to kill a single person, or a classroom of nineteen fourth graders, that action is a violation of their right to life.

I used to oppose gun control laws because they are an infringement of the second amendment. But how does it make sense to arm someone with a semi-automatic rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition without any questions or qualifications? This is a threat to our right to life.

Most everyone agrees mass shootings are partly a mental health problem. Why should it be legal to sell guns and ammo that can be used for a mass shooting without a background check or some other qualifier?

Gun control laws to address guns used on offense is absolutely consistent with our inalienable rights. Those gun owners still have the liberty to acquire the weapon if they meet those qualifications. Plus, they will always have the right to purchase a weapon for self-defense.

Plus, majorities in both support certain gun control laws. Preventing those with mental illnesses from purchasing guns has the support of 85% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats. Requiring background checks is supported by 70% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats.

But still gun control laws are not going to solve the entire problem of gun violence. But they can move the needle. They can make some difference.

At some point we are going to have to address gun rights and the Second Amendment. As long as there is language that says, “shall not be infringed,” there is always going to be an active and vocal gun rights group justified in their right to acquire an arsenal. If we don’t revise the Second Amendment, we are going to remain mired in this repeat pattern of mass shootings. This is a big ask and will require leadership.

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The Great Replacement Theory has been in the news since it was mentioned in the Buffalo mass shooter’s manifesto. Let’s be real. This is a conspiracy theory based on racism and fear of “different” people coming to America to replace white voters. Different races, unfamiliar cultures, and diverse languages all coming to America. OMG.

Change is uncomfortable. For some people, change is a threat.

“Patriots” are fearful that immigrants are pursuing their happiness. This is the land of freedom, right?

We hear this white supremacy rhetoric from politicians that push border walls, travel bans, and referring immigrants as invaders.

It’s downright evil.

The right wingers fear it, but the left wingers often gleefully embrace it. They like the idea that whites are no longer the majority.

The Great Replacement Theory is foolish collectivist thinking.

It’s obsession over political identity groups rather than individuals.

Great Replacement Theory is a direct contradiction of our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

My family immigrated from Ireland in the latter part of the 19th century. Like so many immigrants of that time between the Civil War and World War 1, they came here seeking a better life for their family. They embraced America’s founding values of our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are for EVERYONE.

Now the children of immigrants are fearful of immigrants. The children of ancestors pursuing their happiness want to block immigrants desire to do the same thing.

It is only natural that future generations will replace current generations. It is only natural that a nation that prides itself as a “Shining City on a Hill” is going to attract immigrants from all over the globe.

America is a nation of immigrants. Let’s embrace this fact. It’s what makes America truly special.

Pay Your Fair Share to Fight Inflation

The “moderate” Democrat President Biden tweets that corporations must pay their fair share in taxes to fight inflation. I double checked to make sure this wasn’t a Bernie tweet.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rightfully called out Biden for this disinformation and misdirection.

https://twitter.com/JeffBezos/status/1525846743278944256

Then we hear from the new White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre completely flail responding to a reporter calling out Biden for the same nonsense.

https://twitter.com/thejcoop/status/1526289490377158657

The fact is that this inflation is a monetary policy problem caused by the printing and distribution of $6 trillion in new cash. Getting out of the problem is going to be painful.

These politicians simply won’t address reality and will instead manipulate the people with this kind of messaging while claiming to fight against disinformation.

Kudos to Jeff Bezos for calling out this B.S.

Baby Formula Crisis

There are huge shortages of baby formula. 40% or more of supply is unavailable. How did we get into this mess?

Government COVID policy certainly played a role. Parents hoard baby formula like toilet paper. Then demand decreases and so does production. Then suddenly the economy opens up, but production has been downscaled and can’t meet the demand. Manufacturing plants and trucking companies cannot find workers.

Meanwhile, less adults are having babies during COVID. Then as the economy opens back up, there is a surge of new babies and even greater demand for formula.

Then a large plant gets shut down and we have total chaos.

But if we dig deeper, we realize there are many government policies that distort the market.

Tariffs of 14% or higher on imports to protect domestic dairy industry.Restrictions on imports from Canada due to NAFTA.FDA seizing baby formula like the DEA doing drug busts because baby formula is not properly labeled.Government buying approximately 50% of product inventory at extremely low prices for the WIC welfare...

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Pete Murray joined me to discuss his campaign for judge in San Diego County. This was an incredible podcast conversation going nearly 4 hours (a new JRP record!).

The depth and breadth of topics covered is too long to list, but here are some highlights:

Pete Murray's View on Criminal Justice Challenges

900-1000 case back log in San Diego Courts largely due to pandemic-related issues and how the judicial system has to address the backlog while still protecting the accused’s right of a speedy trial.Increase in property crime, murder, and many other categories compared to pre-pandemic trends.The aggressive swinging of the pendulum from “tough on crime” to less accountability for criminals.The importance of good judges to make justice work, and how bad judges can undermine the entire system.Some of the unscrupulous ways that some DAs will add duplicitous charges as a bargaining chip to get a suspect to plead guilty.Criminal justice reform and strategies to be smart on crime, smart on homelessness, smart on drug abuse and smart on mental health issues.The serious criminal activities involving elder abuse and Medicare/Medicaid fraud, plus some fun discussion of Jimmy McGill’s work on the Sandpiper case on the TV series Better Call Saul.Expressing the magnificent work and integrity of good police officers, but also holding bad cops accountable for their actions.The Collaborative Courts for mental health, homeless, theft, and drugs with the goal to treat them and move them out of the criminal justice system, including the Veteran’s courts incredible success with reducing recidivism to zero.

Pete Murray’s Legal Experience and Background

SCOTUS judge-select Jackson, her experience as a public defender, and Pete’s experience as a defense attorney in his private practice.Pete’s background as a Navy Pilot, Deputy District Attorney in San Diego, Deputy Attorney General, and private practitioner, and the breadth of experience that provides to be a highly qualified judge.Pete’s independence as a judge, not being beholden to any special interest groups.Pete’s experience in all aspects of criminal law including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile justice, probate, family law, domestic violence and much more.Pete’s time teaching high school students about the US Constitution and the importance of “We the people…”Duke University, The Final Four, and the qualities of Coach Mike Krzyzewski that made him a great leader of men.Some of his adventures on the campaign trail and his endorsement list.

Plus, so many stories of actual cases involving actual people and the massive impact that the criminal justice system has had in their lives.

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Seven Cures to a Lean Purse

The First Cure: Start thy purse to fattening.

Arkad (Richest Man in Babylon) advises saving 10% of your annual income to start building up your wealth (or purse). "For every ten coins thou placest within thy purse take out for use but nine. Thy purse will start to fatten at once and its increasing weight will feel good in thy hand and bring satisfaction to thy soul".

We discuss automated deduction and my personal revelation that wealth is independence.  It’s not simply saving to buy, saving for rainy day, saving for retirement. It is saving so I have freedom to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want, without regard to the cost.

The Second Cure: Control thy expenditures.

Arkad advises against luxury expenditures that ultimately become confused as necessities. "The gold we may retain from our earnings is but the start", and, "What each of us calls our 'necessary expenses' will always grow to equal our incomes unless we protest to the contrary", and, "Confuse not the necessary expenses with thy desires".

We discuss personal strategies of electric vehicles and solar to save money.  We comment on the terrible leadership from the Federal Government. I recommend a list of expenditures that should be cut from the federal budget.

The Third Cure: Make thy gold multiply.

Arkad advises to invest and to compound the investment return from these savings. "The earnings it will make shall build our fortunes ... Learn to make your treasure work for you. Make it your slave. Make its children and its children's children work for you".

We discuss my 401K story from the early 1990s.

The Fourth Cure: Guard thy treasures from loss.

Arkad advises against taking a risk of loss and investing get-rich-quick schemes: "Is it wise to be intrigued by larger earnings when thy principal may be lost? I say not. The penalty of risk is probable loss. Study carefully, before parting with thy treasure, each assurance that it may be safely reclaimed. Be not misled by thine own romantic desires to make wealth rapidly".

Arkad also advices that you seek advice from those that are knowledgeable with money. "Gold flees the man who would force it to impossible earnings or who followeth the alluring advice of tricksters and schemers or who trusts it to his own inexperience and romantic desires in investment." Arkad's advice here is about avoiding get-rich-quick or very aggressive wealth creation strategies.

We discuss the length of time it takes to save money. Manage your money carefully and make wise choices.

The Fifth Cure: Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment.

Arkad advises buying versus renting your principal residence, and to use your residence to establish a business. "I recommend that every man own the roof that sheltereth him and his", and, "Nor is it beyond the ability of any well-intentioned man to own his home".

We discuss the housing crisis in California and San Diego, especially for first time homeowners.

The Sixth Cure: Ensure a future income.

Arkad advises on having a pension and future retirement income. "Therefore do I say that it behooves a man to make preparations for a suitable income in the days to come, when he is no longer young, and to make preparations for his family should he be no longer with them to comfort and support them".

We discuss the benefits of having a financial planner.

The Seventh Cure: Increase thy ability to earn.

Arkad advises to keep developing your own skills to increase your investing wisdom and also to increase your earnings power. "The more of wisdom we know, the more we may earn", and, "That man who seeks to learn more of his craft shall be richly rewarded".

Pursue Your Life, Your Liberty, and Your Pursuit of Happiness!

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Oklahoma Abortion Ban

Will they enact an Oklahoma abortion ban? It’s looking that way. We break down all of the new abortion laws passed in Oklahoma, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Colorado as states prepare for the potential overturn of Roe vs Wade. Should abortion be “legal, but rare”? Or is abortion a fundamental part of a woman’s inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

JRP Studio: ATEM Mini Pro and Go Pro Hero 9

We just upgraded our video gear. I share the evolution of the podcast studio video gear from the Mevo to the Sony a6400 to our new video switching system and the Go Pro Hero 9. This will be a fun segment for the audio-visual geeks in the audience. The studio is looking good now to host more in-studio guests.

Should Free Speech Require Permission?

We talk again about the Trump/MAGA Poway Protesters and the Poway Sign Ordinance. Turns out these protesters are violating the law, but the City is not enforcing it. We discuss how people will conflate the issues of free speech with the consequences of free speech and use that irrationality to try to ban free speech.

Hacksaw Loves Pancakes

I had the opportunity to have breakfast with legendary sports radio star, Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton. I share a bit about my encounter and my history with the Mighty 690 and the Mighty 1090.

Padres Opening Weekend

We also talk about the San Diego Padres opening weekend series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The trades for Sean Maneaa and Tyler Rogers, AJ Preller’s aggressive plan, Blake Snell’s injury, and Mackenzie Gore and much more are discussed in this episode.

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Abortion access under renewed threat in Oklahoma and Missouri

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Daylight Savings Time is Whack

The US Senate just approved making daylight savings time permanent for the entire nation. Will the House pass it? And what’s the deal with the California vote in 2018 to end this clock changing nonsense? I’m tired of the twice a year clock change, are you?

Ukraine and the New McCarthyism

Hosts on The View want the government to investigate Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard for “spreading false Russian propaganda. What ever happened to free speech and freedom of the press? We take a closer look at the Ukraine-Russia conflict and discuss whether the US military should get involved.

Fernando Tatis and Baseball Happiness

Tatis broke his wrist in a foolish motorcycle accident. Sure, it is a maturity issue, but this kind of behavior is not in his long-term self-interest. Tatis is his own worst enemy in his own Pursuit of Happiness.

Poway News Update

We revisit the failed recall of Steve Vaus, reactions from people in the Stoneridge community, a follow-up on the Pete Neild podcast where he declined to run for Poway City Council, and my own meeting with declared candidate Brian Peppin. Plus, I share my own experiences in a unique Poway backyard where Padres pitchers visit the Pitching Guru Dom Johnson. Plus, my personal positive recommendation of Alex from A-Tech Appliance Repair.

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Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/15/politics/senate-daylight-saving-time-permanent/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/03/12/opinions/daylight-saving-time-legislation-markey-rubio/index.html

Padres pitchers ready for spring training thanks to work in unique Poway backyard (Annie Heilbrunn)

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Pete Neild shares his experiences in the Navy working in a repair shop at Pearl Harbor. Pete has recently reconnected with many of former co-workers and others that served in that same shop over the last 70 years.  We also share many more submarine stories, Navy stories and Pete’s experiences along the way.  Pete calls these his “See Stories”.

We also discuss Admiral Bernard Clary, USS Pintado, sacrifice, and much more

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Pete Neild shares his announcement on his potential candidates for Poway City Council District 1.  We discuss a wide range of Poway issues including development, roads, SDG&E, Mayor Steve Vaus, Caylin Frank, Dave Grosch, Barry Leonard, the failed recall of Steve Vaus and much more.

Pete also shares his meeting with Hiram Soto.  Hiram is a local activist, journalist, and recently announced candidate for District 1.  Hiram and Pete share many sensibilities and thoughts about the City of Poway.  Can these two candidates merge into a single, more powerful candidate?

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Putin Justifying Invasion of Ukraine based on Blood and Religion

Russian troops are at the Ukrainian border and invasion is imminent! Biden is trying to negotiate but doing so on weak footing. Meanwhile Trump is calling Putin a “genius” for his strategy. What in the hell is going on here? While these political leaders are consumed with tribalism, they are missing the opportunity to oppose Putin on the moral basis of our rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Justin Trudeau Emergency Orders Violating Individual Rights

The truckers had a righteous cause opposing the vaccine mandate, but their “Freedom Convoy” ended up violating the liberty of Canadians to pursue their happiness. It was a mess and now Trudeau is making it worse. Trudeau’s emergency powers are leading to police brutality in the streets and the seizing of financial assets with out due process or trial. How can you pursue your happiness in an environment like this?

The Failed Recall of Poway Mayor Steve Vaus

They never got enough signatures to get the recall on the ballot. I really wish the recall spokesperson Chris Olps could have joined me on a podcast conversation to make the case for the recall, but he never responded to requests. So, I break down all of the grievances and share my thoughts and comments. It is interesting that the primary objection of the recall proponents is the massive development in Poway. That development is an example of Poway property owners and future Poway residents pursuing their happiness. We look at tribalism here in our hometown of Poway, “The City in the Country.”

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Recall effort against Poway mayor falls short by 1,500 signatures, organizer saidhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2022-02-23/recall-effort-against-poway-mayor-falls-short-by-1-500-signatures

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EVs Selling as Much as $15K over MSRP

Have you been on an auto dealer lot lately? The prices for cars are all out of whack. The supply chain crisis has created huge distortions in the price of cars.

I am in the market for a new EV and every option is selling for thousands of dollars above MSRP! In many cases, the EV is not available for as much as 9 months. What exactly is going on?

We discuss the market forces that are driving these crazy prices. Plus, we talk gas prices, the benefits of driving an EV, if I will get a new EV, and why in the hell Pat Johnson has five cars.

Presidents Day: Who is your Favorite POTUS?

Who is your favorite president? We discuss Presidents Day and some of the best presidents are in our lifetime. Comments about Washington, Lincoln, Coolidge, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden. We also discuss the Presidents holiday itself and how we got robbed when they combined two holidays and made it into one!

Plus, discussion about Eileen Gu, my YouTube channel’s huge boost in subscriptions, the Beijing Olympics, and much more

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NFL Studying Marijuana to Help Players Manage Pain

My alma mater UC San Diego was just awarded a $500,000 grant from the NFL to study the impact of cannabis as a pain relief medication.

Isn’t the answer obvious?

We take a look at the UCSD study and discuss well known examples of players suspensions for marijuana or opioids. We also take a broader look of cannabis as a medicine and question my hometown’s policy of keeping dispensaries illegal.

Canadian Truckers Protest

Then we discuss the Canadian Truckers protest. The left wingers are outraged by the chaos caused by these deplorables. Meanwhile the right wingers are fired up and gleefully causing disruption. I share an alternative point of view that both praises and slams the truckers. It all comes down to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. But for whom?

Closing Quote:"You do not have the right to parade through the public streets or to obstruct public thoroughfares. You have the right of assembly, yes, on your own property, and on the property of your adherents or your friends. But nobody has the “right” to clog the streets." Ayn Rand

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Canadian truckers block a key border crossing, as their protest morphs and drags on

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NFL Gives UCSD $500K to study whether cannabis helps athletes manage pain

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Personal Success as a Skier, Student, Model and Symbol of International Unity

Eileen Gu won the gold in the Big Air freestyle event Tuesday while competing for China in the Winter Olympics. But this episode is much more than her athletic feats.

Gu’s “right double 1440 safety” scored a 93.75 and vaulted her into first place. Her lead didn’t last long. She headed to her last jump needing at least ninety-three points to leap from third to first. Her final trick, called a left double 1620 with a safety grab, scored 94.5 points and landed Gu a gold medal.

This is a remarkable story of personal achievement. After all, shouldn’t these celebrations of athletic success be what the Olympics are all about?  Sadly, too many people make this all about nationalist ideals and pitting one nation against another.

Gu, an American citizen born in San Francisco, has been the target of a flood of hateful comments because of her choice to represent China in the 2022 Beijing Olympics…  a decision based on her love of her mother who was born in Shanghai and raised in Beijing.

In Eileen Gu’s press conference, she discussed her gold winning performance in musical terms by describing the rhythm and motion of the jump. She discussed how this was about her own efforts to “break your own boundaries” and to highlight her character and perseverance on an international stage.

This is a young lady that is pursuing her happiness in all dimensions of her life as an Olympic gold medalist, recent admission to Stanford, a piano prodigy, and a Louis Vuitton model.

We also discuss Eileen’s mother Yan Gu who emigrated to America, received a post graduate degree, and settled in San Francisco. She also was pursuing her happiness in a nation that historically has welcomed immigrants.

California Lifting Mask Mandates

We also discuss the recent lifting of the mask mandates in California for vaccinated people. The timing is interesting considering the recent, mask less photo ops of California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and high-profile Democrat Stacey Abrams.

Joe Rogan’s Big Offer from Rumble

Finally, we get into the huge Joe Rogan story and his new $100 million offer from Rumble.

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Your Life Goal Should be Happiness

How happy are you on a 0-10 scale? We discuss the topic of The Happiness Dashboard. This system (similar to the Wheel of Life) provides a framework to score your happiness in every major category of life:

FinancesCareerPhysical & Mental HealthFun & RecreationPhysical EnvironmentFamily & FriendsRomanceGrowth & Learning

This exercise helped me break out of a mental rut. The result was greater focus and energy to pursue my own happiness.

John Riley Project: Pursuing Happiness

I also share my thoughts on the John Riley Project and the pivot I want to make in 2022 to provide more content around Pursuing Happiness.

We also discuss a range of other issues including Ukraine, Joe Rogan, Neil Young, Inflation, COVID, MLB Hall of Fame voting, Micah Pietila-Wiggs, University of New Mexico, Little League World Series, Poway development, PUSD student depression, NFL playoffs, BMX, and Ayn Rand.

“This is Worth Living For”

The maintenance of life and the pursuit of happiness are not two separate issues. To hold one’s own life as one’s ultimate value, and one’s own happiness as one’s highest purpose are two aspects of the same achievement. Existentially, the activity of pursuing rational goals is the activity of maintaining one’s life; psychologically, its result, reward and concomitant is an emotional state of happiness. It is by experiencing happiness that one lives one’s life, in any hour, year or the whole of it. And when one experiences the kind of pure happiness that is an end in itself—the kind that makes one think: “This is worth living for”—what one is greeting and affirming in emotional terms is the metaphysical fact that life is an end in itself.

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Poway Unified School Officials Seeing Rise in Student Depression and Anxiety

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In today’s podcast episode we take a look back at the top 2021 stories in the Poway and Rancho Bernardo area. Our friends at Pomerado News highlighted the top local stories. We take the time to reflect on each of them. These top local stories span the spectrum of good, the bad and the ugly. In our podcast we cover these six stories:

Poway Synagogue Shooter gets Second Life Sentence in Federal CourtDevelopment Moves Ahead in PowayRecall Effort Begins Against Poway Mayor Steve Vaus$2.5M Secured to Fix Wildfire-damaged Streets in Rancho BernardoResidents Rally to Stop a Sexually Violent Predator from Moving to Rancho BernardoCommunity Mourns Rancho Bernardo Father and Teen Son Killed in Poway Car Crash

COVID Testing Chaos

In our second segment I share our adventure dealing with COVID testing on a family vacation to the United Kingdom. The Omicron variant is raging. We are seeing a surge of new COVID-19 cases. This has resulted in a chaotic testing process with shifting objectives as the plan rolled out. We discuss the testing regiment that we had to endure just to get on an airplane. Plus we share highlights of our British Adventure.

New CA Laws for 2022

Finally, we discuss the new laws enacted for 2022. How will these new laws affect your everyday life? Many new laws will definitely have a positive impact. Other new laws are proper corrections of previous flaws in the system.

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Top 2021 stories: Recall effort begins against Poway mayor

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-12-30/top-2021-stories-recall-effort-waged-against-poway-mayor

Top 2021 stories: $2.5M secured to fix wildfire-damaged streets in Rancho Bernardo

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/rancho-bernardo/story/2021-12-30/top-2021-stories-2-5m-secured-to-fix-wildfire-damaged-streets-in-rancho-bernardo

Top 2021 stories: Residents rally to stop a sexually violent predator from moving to Rancho Bernardo

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/rancho-bernardo/story/2021-12-30/top-2021-stories-residents-rally-to-stop-a-sexually-violent-predator-from-moving-to-rancho-bernardo

Top 2021 stories: Community mourns Rancho Bernardo father and teen son killed in Poway car crash

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Poway synagogue shooter gets federal life sentence

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-12-28/poway-synagogue-shooter-federal-life-sentence

Top 2021 stories: Development moves ahead in Poway

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Last week I experienced the positive energy and festivities along Poway's Candy Cane Lane (or should I say Candy Cane Courts). To say that this community “decorates in excess” is an understatement! We discuss the history, the planning, and the mob scene that shows up at Candy Cane Lane in a small corner of Poway.

We also explore a wide range of issues in Poway including the Mayor Vaus recall, the 2022 election, development along Poway Rd, slow vs fast growth, and the concept of representative government. A special guest joined us to discuss all of the above, including a possible candidacy for city council in 2022.

Finally, we broke down the recent Elon Musk interview with the Wall Street Journal. There were so many topics covered including the federal government deficit, the role of government in the economy, Tesla, SpaceX, autonomous driverless cars, infrastructure, EV charging stations, estate tax and so much more. We even had some fun commenting on the trend of political and business leaders with their unusual hairstyles.

Somewhere in the podcast episode we also comment on the new COVID mask mandate in California and the approval of SANDAG’s $160B regional transportation plan. This podcast episode is all over the place!

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Elon Musk Interview by Wall St Journal

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Smash and Grab is in the news as we see flash mobs showing up, not to dance, but to damage property and steal goods from stores. We are even seeing increased crime of commercial establishments here in my hometown of Poway CA. What is going on here?

On one hand police in many cities are not pursuing petty theft crimes. There is a new normalization happening in society where some people think commercial burglary is no big deal. These businesses owners are rich and have insurance, right? Some would say this is evidence of desperate people making desperate choices during a tough economic time. Or could it be an erosion of a sound moral code of being an upstanding citizen that has abandoned the ideas of “thou shall not lie, cheat or steal”? We break it all down, including looking at policies where police resources are diverted to focus on issues like Civil Asset Forfeiture. Instead of protecting us from thieves, the police are the ones doing the theft.

Omicron is Creating a New Hysteria!

The Omicron variant is here, and the media is having a field day. But how dangerous is this new virus? We examine how government at all levels is reacting by further limiting individual rights.

EV Road Trip to NorCal Missions and UCSD Hoops Game

I also share my EV road trip to Sacramento to see the UC San Diego men’s basketball team face off against the Hornets of Sacramento State. We discuss EV charging adventures and visiting California Missions along the way.

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Poway Restaurant Takhrai Thai Burglarized 3 Times in 2021

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/poway-restaurant-takhrai-thai-burglarized-3-times-in-the-last-year/509-02e85b28-adbc-42a6-b0fb-65dc7833404e

Watch Charging Station Owner's Wife Attack A Charging EV: But Why?

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$87,000 seized in Civil Asset Forfeiture Incident

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City government officials in Solana Beach have passed new laws mandating EV charging stations and solar panels. At the same time they want to ban natural gas. Is this a serious climate change policy for the city or just virtue signaling by elected leaders? The Solana Beach climate change policies have so many exceptions and carve outs that it is a wonder at all if they are going to move the climate change needle at all. We break down the Solana Beach plan. Plus, we discuss ways that cities can enact a climate change policy that actually demonstrates real leadership and makes a significant, positive difference in their city.

San Diego Parking Wars

Then we explore the City of San Diego’s new parking rules that relax parking regulations for restaurants and high density living. This plan gives restaurants the choice of Al Fresco dining permanently in lieu of parking spaces. We look at San Diego’s new parking regulations within the context of the city’s climate change plan and SANDAG’s utopian transit initiative. Join us as we explore the positive impact this same policy has had in Los Angeles where neighborhoods are more walkable, friendly, and full of energy.

Poway's Irish Pub Closing

We also discuss the recent notice that Poway’s Irish Pub will be closing. Locals in Poway are upset and there are petition drives being circulated to save the pub. Is this situation an example of the evil character of property owners? Is this dog-eat-dog capitalism or simply part of businesses reaching agreement in lease contracts? Are landlords villains by nature? We discuss this topic and the broader changes occurring on Poway Rd.

Fire Phelps and Redistricting

Plus, we get into the initiative to fire Poway Unified School District Marian Kim-Phelps and the redistricting process in the City of Poway.

Too much good stuff!

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L.A. Finally Lets People Eat In Parking Lots

https://reason.com/video/2021/09/03/this-restaurant-transformed-its-parking-lot-into-a-dining-oasis/

San Diego adopts new policy wiping out parking requirements for many businesses

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2021-11-16/new-san-diego-policy-eliminates-parking-requirements-for-many-businesses

Solana Beach passes rule to boost solar, EV chargers and battery storage

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-11-15/solana-beach-passes-rule-to-boost-solar-ev-chargers-and-battery-storage

This Colorado community was proof an all-electric, net-zero future is possible. Now that vision is under siege

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Death threats directed at Poway Unified School Board trustees. Protesters showing up at school board members’ private homes with a manifesto filled with demands. What in the heck is going on here? We break down this whole story and then explore the nationwide heated rhetoric at school board meetings, the VA gubernatorial election, and school choice.

Then we have a wonderful time discussing San Diego State Aztec punter Matt Araiza. Matt is a graduate of Rancho Bernardo high school and has become a national sensation for his incredible bionic leg breaking NCAA punting records. We discuss his backstory and his own pursuit of happiness.

We also break down the season opening wins for UCSD and SDSU basketball. I share my own joy as a UCSD graduate finally experiencing my school having success at the Division 1 level.

Then we discuss a range of San Diego news topics including housing development in Rancho Penasquitos along the I-15 freeway, the Aztec football stadium, and the record setting prices of homes in 3 zip codes in San Diego County. We also go down the rabbit hole discussing redistricting in the City of Poway and Poway Unified School District as we prepare for the 2022 election cycle.

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Poway Unified to keep next board meeting virtual after reports that trustees received death threats

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Son Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Orange County Neighbor Over Dispute About Trash Cans

https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2021/11/09/kareem-abdul-jabbar-son-pleads-guilty-to-stabbing-orange-county-neighbor-over-dispute-about-trash-cans/

Why college football's must-see attraction is a punter from San Diego State

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32591242/why-college-football-see-attraction-punter-san-diego-state

San Diego Boasts 3 of the 100 Most Expensive Residential Zip Codes in the United States

https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2021/11/09/san-diego-boasts-3-of-the-100-most-expensive-residential-zip-codes-in-the-united-states/

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SANDAG has a plan to tax you per mile to help pay for their $160B public transportation plan. Why this big push for a utopian mass transit system when so few people use the existing trolleys and carpool/bus systems? We break down SANDAG’s plan including their proposal to supplement the existing gas tax with an added per mile tax. How do they plan to do this? Will the gas tax eventually be retired? Then we discuss SANDAG’s plan to charge non-users of public transportation pay so users can ride for free.

Squid Game is the hot new show on Netflix. We explore the characters, the plot line and wonder why this is the most watched show in Netflix history. Then we get into the symbolism of the show. Is it a reflection of capitalism? A reflection of socialism? Are viewers channeling their own debt anxiety through these characters?

Finally, we take a look recent Poway news including the recall effort of Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. We also discuss the 40% hike in water rates and the efforts of Poway community organizers to legally block the hike.

So much good stuff!

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San Diegans back $160B highway, transit overhaul by razor-thin majority, poll finds

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2021-11-01/san-diego-transportation-poll

SANDAG to examine possibility of free public transit for all

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/sandag-to-examine-possibility-of-free-public-transit-for-all

Recall effort launched against Poway Mayor Steve Vaus by political opponent

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-10-29/recall-effort-launched-against-poway-mayor-steve-vaus-by-political-opponent

Poway to hold hearing Tuesday on increasing water, wastewater rates

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-10-28/poway-to-hold-hearing-tuesday-on-increasing-water-wastewater-rates

Ed Franklin No Limits Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805

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The supply chain mess is everywhere you look. Ships are waiting offshore near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. There are product shortages and worker shortages. Mass chaos!

We break down all of the reasons for the Supply Chain Mess. Who is to blame? The government, of course! They are distorting the market with artificially high demand and artificially low supply.

Prices go up. We get product shortages.

Our discussion explores bailouts, stimulus, stay-at-home orders, and easy loans. We discuss the impact of business shutdowns, early retirement, immigration, career changes, and tariffs. Plus we get into housing, trucking, college, automobiles, microchips, healthcare and much more.

Trucker Stories

Then I share stories of my childhood being raised in a trucking family. I describe the challenges of an owner-operator. We discuss how trucking companies outsource the financial risk to naïve business owners. There used to be great pride of being a truck owner. We get into Smokey and the Bandit, CW McCall, CB radios, and listening to San Francisco Giants games all over Northern California. I also share my terrifying experiences driving over the San Mateo Hayward Bay Bridge as a 10-year-old in a semi-truck.

Poway News Update

I also offer a range of news updates on hot topics in Poway including the new plan for The Outpost, the lights at Starridge Park, the new Poway water infrastructure plan. Then I also share thoughts on Poway Water Rates, the Sports Arena site, and both San Diego State Aztec and UC San Diego Triton sports programs.

SEO

Finally, I share my initial insights with the SEO tool ahrefs. Plus, strategies to get your website to rank highly in Google.

SupplyChain #truckers #Poway #SEO

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Ahrefs:  https://ahrefs.com/

In-n-Out Burger shutdown in San Francisco: https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/San-Francisco-In-N-Out-temporarily-closed-16546332.php

Pete Neild’s Corvette Calypso site:

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Why are UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA so afraid of competing with San Diego State University?

For the past 2-3 decades we have seen SDSU rise up both athletically and academically to create a national brand that is respected from coast to coast. SDSU regularly boasts some of the highest numbers of student applicants every year. At the same time, the Aztec men’s basketball and football programs have a combined winning percentage ranked second in all of the United States in D1 sports.

Yet UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, and other universities have kept SDSU out of the Pac-12 conference.

We break down the historical roots of the 2-tiered (actually 3-tiered) higher education system in California and how this battle between San Diego State and Cal/UCLA has been raging for over 6 decades.

I also reflect on my own experiences as a graduate of UC San Diego, my rooting adoption of SDSU athletics, and UCSD’s transition into D1 sports.

We also get into research funding, the SDSU Mission Valley campus and SDSU’s future goals for academic, research and athletic excellence.

Special thanks to Paul Garrison for his research on this topic. His article in the East Village Times is the inspiration for this podcast episode.

https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/the-roots-of-sdsus-exclusion-from-the-pac-12/

SDSU #PAC12 #SanDiegoState #AztecforLife

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Controversy in Poway! Free Range Kids invading our Poway parks!

We break down the City of Poway’s plan to open up Starridge Park to Poway Girls Softball, including the objections from the local neighbors.

Are neighborhood Poway parks just for neighbors? When is a public good not good for the public? We break it all down.

We also get into Poway infrastructure improvements, Poway water, and all of the development projects occurring in Poway.

Shout out to Hiram Soto and his new venture: The Powegian. https://www.thepowegian.org/

We discuss the Facebook whistle blower and the way the Facebook algorithm works to serve up content in their news feed.

OMG. Facebook is delivering content that people want and making money at it!

What is government’s role? Is this about protecting the children or giving politicians greater power to control the narrative?

We also discuss upcoming Poway elections, candidates Brian Pepin and Tony Russo, and the potential of a recall of Poway Mayor Steve Vaus.

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First a near death experience after a motorcycle accident and supernatural dreams in a coma. Then reliving a near death experience when revisiting the scene of the accident and fulfilling promises made.

Mike Smith and Pete Neild join me to discuss their recent trip to Maui as they retrace the events that led to that fateful day. They eventually make it up to the top of Haleakala in a Corvette, a destination they were unable to fulfill that fateful day while on motorcycles

As they retell their reliving a near death experience story, we discover so many cases of coincidental numbers, bizarre Google maps interpretations, and other signals from the beyond.

This should be an Art Bell episode.

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The Promise Kept

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NtEl4P-6ZT-nSjFqOBtr7WyndO-Ehev7/view?usp=sharing

The Corvette C8 rented on Turo.com:https://www.calypso-c74pjn.com/not-calypso

Turo.com – The World’s Largest Car Sharing Marketplacehttps://turo.com/

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John Riley joins Ed Franklin on his No Limits podcast to discuss Poway News, the Jim Collins book Good to Great, and a range of sales and marketing tips.

We discuss email marketing, SMS text marketing, podcasting, sales skills, communication, setting expectations, how businesses can best organize their culture to encourage more revenue generation and many other sales and marketing tips.

John and Ed share their thoughts on various aspects of the book Good to Great including the Hedgehog Concept, Selling the Mills, Flywheel Concept and Getting the Right People on the Bus.

We remember Verne Marston and the splendid work he offered for the Poway Chamber of Commerce.

John shares his thoughts on the upside of the Poway Road development and the upgrades provided for our local community, housing market and local business.

NoLimits #EdFranklin #Poway

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.franklin.9

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805

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Ed Franklin, the host of the No Limits podcast, joined me today for a fun discussion about self-improvement, marketing and growing up in Poway.  Ed’s podcast is all about inspiring you to achieve success by sharing his life stories and experiences.  Many of his podcast episodes explore personal accountability, storytelling, and building self-esteem.  We also discuss Brilliant Marketing Ideas, the power of logos and brands, and the examples of Apple and Nike.  Ed shares some of his experiences as CEO of the Poway Chamber and his thoughts about the changes going on throughout the city.  Finally, Ed shares thoughts on his family, being a parent, and being raised in Poway.

NoLimits #EdFranklin #Poway

Ed Franklin Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardefranklin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.franklin.9

No Limits YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/edfranklin1962

No Limits Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805

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The JRP Happy Hour invites podcast listeners, guests, and fans to join us in a wide open, free form conversation during a livestream.  Challenge me on my thoughts from previous episodes, bring up your own issues, or just hang out and have a fun discussion.  This week’s episode features both Pete Neild and Mike Polite.  We discuss Corvettes, Maui, the automobile shortage, lead generation, California Recall, COVID mandates, ancestry, Afghanistan, and a range of other topics.

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We break down the good, bad and ugly of America’s involvement in Afghanistan for the past 20 years.  Is there any good?  Probably just bad and ugly.  President Biden’s speech from Aug 16th provides a good jumping off point to discuss a range of issues including the reasons for the initial entry into war, the politics of the war, and the failures of presidents and military leaders.  Did our actions in Afghanistan represent the core values of America?  Does America reflect President Reagan’s often referenced “shining city on a hill”?  We also get into immigration, the recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom, Personal Independence, Poway Firefighters and our Happy Hour podcast episode on Friday.

Afghanistan #Biden #Independence

Relevant Links:

Biden Afghanistan Speech Highlights

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/bidens-speech-afghanistan-key-quotes-2021-08-16/

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We break down the Recall Election of California Governor Gavin Newsom. We examine Newsom’s record as governor and on recalls as a tool to hold politicians accountable. We also look at his competitors including Larry Elder and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Then we break down the Biden Infrastructure bill and talk at length about Electric Vehicle charging stations, rail, and proper funding sources. Then we discuss Poway Firefighters and our local Congressman Scott Peters.

infrastructure #RecallNewsom #Poway

Relevant Links:

Five things you didn’t know were in the infrastructure bill

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/10/politics/five-surprising-items-in-the-infrastructure-bill/index.html

Larry Elder’s outspoken conservative radio rhetoric is under scrutiny in recall election

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2021-08-10/larry-elder-views-newsom-recall-race

Transparent California Salaries in Poway

https://transparentcalifornia.com/salaries/2019/poway/

Coronado Mayor Challenge Scott Peters

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2021-08-09/coronado-mayor-files-paperwork-to-challenge-peters

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Imagine a road trip where gas stations are giving away free gas. That’s the equivalent of what I experienced in this road trip that offered free charging up Highway 395 to Lake Tahoe and back home through the Nevada desert. We discuss the flare ups of the COVID delta variant, mask mandates, Darwinism, and workable solutions for businesses. I also share my story in Incline Village, good times with a good friend and winning big at the craps table. We also discuss Airbnb, Ridgecrest, China Lake, the value of alone time, and the old mining town of Tonopah Nevada.

Highway395 #Tahoe #Tonopah

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Kathryn Cloward joined us to reflect on the passing of Father Joe Carroll.  Kathryn is the author of the recent book: “Father Joe, Life Stories of a Hustler Priest.”  We shared so many wonderful stories how Father Joe made an impact in Kathryn’s life and the lives of so many people in the San Diego Community. Since the passing of Father Joe, there has been an outpouring of love for the good work he has done to help the homeless.

The Audible version of the book “Father Joe, Life Stories of a Hustler Priest” is now available.  The audio version is narrated by Kathryn and includes audio segments by Father Joe.

Kathryn also has a children’s book “Father Joe’s Six Golden Seeds” opening up Father Joe’s message of compassion, forgiveness, respect, helping others and empowerment.

FatherJoe #HustlerPriest #StVincentdePaul #KathrynCloward

Book Info:

Father Joe Hustler Priest:  https://fatherjoehustlerpriest.com/

Amazon site to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Father-Joe-Stories-Hustler-Priest-ebook/dp/B08Y95FJPS/ref=sr_1_5

Father Joe Info:

Father Joe’s Villages:  https://my.neighbor.org/

Kathryn Cloward Info:

Kathryn Cloward Website: https://kathryncloward.com/Kathryn the Grape Website: https://kathrynthegrape.com/

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As I celebrate my 17th year of being self-employed, I share 7 key lessons I learned as an entrepreneur.  Starting my own business has been the most challenging and rewarding assignment of my professional life.  If I could travel back in Mr. Peabody’s Way Back Machine and give myself some advice, these are the 7 things I would tell myself.  We discuss product development, investment, hiring strategies and building your business so it is easy to sell.  But most of all, it has to start with your needs and your vision as an entrepreneur.

entrepreneur #businessownership #selfemployed

Referenced Links:

What Percentage of Businesses Fail and How to Improve Your Chances of Success

https://www.lendingtree.com/business/small/failure-rate/

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One of the bright spots from the pandemic are workers deciding to take their life seriously and quit their bad job.  There is so much opportunity now with the worker shortage where people can earn more money with better benefits and less stress.  Plus, there is still so much opportunity to build skills and start your own side hustle.  We also discuss the trap of comfort zones and how they prevent you from growing.

workershortage #YOLO #TakeThisJobandShoveIt

Referenced Links:

Retail workers quit at record rates for higher-paying jobs: ‘My life isn’t worth a dead-end job’https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/nation/story/2021-06-21/retail-workers-are-quitting-at-record-rates-for-higher-paying-work-my-life-isnt-worth-a-dead-end-job

The Hop Stop – Poway

https://thehopstopsd.com/

Pitchers Sports Bar – Rancho Penasquitos

https://pitcherssandiego.com/

Regus

https://www.regus.com/en-us

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California has opened back up!  It’s COVID Independence Day!  We discuss the details of California’s reopening including the response from local businesses and the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom.  We also take a moment to discuss the upcoming Juneteenth holiday (June 19th) and why it should be thought of as a 2nd American Independence Day.  Finally, we discuss the power of mission statements and vision statements to help give businesses a clear focus.  I comment on my own mission statement exercise of the John Riley Project.

CaliforniaReopening #Juneteenth #RecallGavinNewsom

Referenced Links:

What you need to know about California's reopening

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/15/us/california-reopening-covid-explainer/index.html

Inspiring Company Mission Statements

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/inspiring-company-mission-statements

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Today is Flag Day so discuss the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.  We do a deep dive on the history of the Pledge from an article written by Connor Boyack that shows the socialist and authority loving goals of the Pledge’s author.  I share some the portions of the Pledge that I like and the parts that I struggle with.  We also discuss getting an American flag for my home, Colin Kaepernick, Francis Bellamy, the Civil War, Kiwanis, and Carl Sagan.

FlagDay #PledgeofAllegiance #ConnorBoyack

Referenced Links:

Connor Boyack: Why I Do Not Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

https://www.connorboyack.com/blog/why-i-do-not-pledge-allegiance-to-the-flag

Libertas Institute: https://libertas.org/

Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/

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A new housing development in Rancho Penasquitos is causing an uproar in this San Diego community.  We discuss The Junipers project and its impact on the local area.  We also discuss NIMBYism, the California housing crisis, and the greater San Diego economy.  We find many similar talking points to the objections of housing in my hometown of Poway.  Plus a few tangents on wealth inequality, Santa Fe New Mexico and the Cedar and Witch Creek Fires.

RanchoPenasquitos #TheJunipers #housingcrisis

Referenced Links:

The Junipers:  http://www.connecttheglens.com/

Dreamwell Homes:  https://www.dreamwellhomes.com/the-junipers/

Penasquitos Northeast Action Group:  https://www.savepq.org/

Apple Expanding in Rancho Bernardo:  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-04-26/apple-to-expand-san-diego-engineering-hub-boosting-workforce-to-5-000-over-five-years

The Farm in Poway:  https://www.thefarminpoway.com/

Why is California Housing So Expensive?  https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/why-is-housing-so-expensive-in-california/509-e463dd3f-4041-43b9-8983-4226caee88e2

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Every hero has an origin story.  I discuss the power of origin stories and how they give greater insight to understanding the way people are wired.  I share my own origin story and how it has shaped me as an adult.  I also tell the story of my podcast logo and how an unexpected artistic twist ended up having deep, personal meaning.

originstory #logo #superhero

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We discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre and the burning of Black Wall St.  But how did Blacks prosper and build wealth 100 years ago?  We explore the story within the story.  Plus we share tips to be a more powerful networking in both our business and personal lives.

BlackWallStreet #TulsaRaceMassacre #Networking

Referenced Links:

Biden decries ‘horrific’ Tulsa massacre in emotional speechhttps://apnews.com/article/tulsa-race-massacre-biden-6c24f5e351ceceddff2292178d146ef9

The Devastation of Black Wall StreetTulsa, Oklahoma. 1921. A wave of racial violence destroys an affluent African-American community, seen as a threat to white-dominated American capitalism.https://daily.jstor.org/the-devastation-of-black-wall-street/

How to Network Like You Really Mean Ithttps://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/8-things-power-networkers-do-make-connections.html

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I break down getting greater control of your business and personal life by sharing some of my own life lessons.  Rule #2 is to “Say No and Say It Often”.  I also share a Business Tip to help attract more customers.  We kick off the podcast discussing the financial benefits of EVs and how people often get government regulation backwards.

RulesforLife #ContentMarketing #EVs

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Mike Smith shared his story about a terrible motorcycle accident in Maui and the experiences he had during a 2-week coma where he encountered God, the afterlife, and a return to today’s reality.  Mike shared the incredible coma dreams he had about love and Christ-like people who helped him, but eventually told him “it’s not your time yet”.  This experience, or Eureka Moment, has completely changed Mike’s life and put him on a new life trajectory to better understand Christ, his message and to experience the positive changes Christ told him He has in store for humankind.  Pete Neild joined us as well since he was there with Mike when the accident occurred and witnessed most of the experience in our reality. 

NearDeathExperience #NDI #ComaDreams

Referenced Links:

2013 – The ride of a lifetime; circumnavigation of Maui.  https://youtu.be/bvmak0AV_jg

THE Trip – Lahaina, https://youtu.be/nNHiDBscMWE

North West Coast - https://youtu.be/wUmeEwFtJ9s

The Turn - https://youtu.be/ecgUdhKban0

The Iao Valley - https://youtu.be/BsLXgLTyIcU  Mike in the lead 1:17

“The Day” – Lookout stop https://youtu.be/dQ7bpRwIIp8

OUR last Ride: https://youtu.be/VUbU2OgfJPo 

The “Tee” Shirt 20 45N 156 15W - https://youtu.be/ucyRlB3EJ10

Mountain View Bible Church: https://mountainviewsd.org/

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We start a new segment where we explore Johnny’s Rules for Life.  These are life lessons that I have learned, often the hard way, that I want to pass down to others to improve their life.  Today we discuss Taking Your Life Seriously.  Plus, we talk Padres and Phil Mickelson.

YOLO #AynRand #PursuitofHappiness

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California is lifting the COVID restrictions on June 15.  Finally!  I discuss the damage and destruction caused by overly aggressive govt policies that violated our basic rights.  Then we have a conversation about getting money out of politics and specifically publicly funded elections.  It is a terrible idea and I explain why.

COVID19 #California #CitizensUnited

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It’s National Tax Day so we do some venting about the whole topic of taxation.  We cover crazy taxes when you buy certain products in some states, the topic of “Fair Share”, and the morality of taxation.  Plus, we talk about corporate taxes, capital gains taxes, The Fair Tax and how beer might be priced if we used a progressive price plan.  Are you happy it is National Tax Day? Finally, I discuss the SEO tool Screaming Frog.

TaxDay2021 #Bastiat #TaxationIsTheft

Referenced Links:

Strange State Tax Laws:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/fun-facts/12-strange-state-tax-laws/L4qENY2nZ

Odd State Tax Laws:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/03/31/odd-state-tax-laws/1951911/

Effective tax rates on the 1% are about the same now as in 1950s: https://files.taxfoundation.org/20170804133536/Average-Effective-Tax-Rate-on-the-Top-1-Percent-of-U.S.-Households.png

Investment Surged when Clinton Cut Capital Gains Taxes in 1997: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2008/03/tax-cuts-not-the-clinton-tax-hike-produced-the-1990s-boom

Richard Rider, CA vs the Other States: http://riderrants.blogspot.com/2012/11/ca-vs-other-49-states-revised-11812.html

Screaming Frog: https://www.screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider/

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My son, Trevor Riley, joined me to chat about current news, sports, and Poway all from a young man’s point of view.  We discussed how COVID has been disruptive to his college experience, his time at Poway High School, and his thoughts on Gavin Newsom, Manchester City, and much more.

Poway #ManCity #TrevorRiley

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Pete Neild joined me to discuss his (our) adventure in Pahrump NV at the Spring Mountain Raceway May 1-2, 2021.  Pete raced his Corvette Calypso on the track as part of his own birthday present.  Pete shares his experience on the raceway, mastering the Bus Stop Turn, his learnings on the course, and how he handled some unexpected challenges.  We also talk about local news in our hometown of Poway.

SpringMountain #Pahrump #Corvette #Poway

Referenced Links:

Spring Mountain Raceway: https://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/

Pete’s Calypso Corvette C7 site: https://www.calypso-c74pjn.com/

Pete Neild YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pneilddroid/videos

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Human traffickers transporting illegal immigrants crash off of San Diego’s Point Loma coastline leaving 3 dead and dozens hospitalized.  We discuss how our immigration policy incentivizes this type of risky behavior.  Plus, we explore Florida Governor Ron DeSantis demanding that social media companies not deplatform politicians.  Also, we get into the terms ‘liberty’ and ‘freedom’ as trigger words that often are celebrated by those that violate those very rights of others.

DeSantis #ImmigrationReform #Liberty

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Mike Ryan joined us to discuss the potential of a fully automated Amazon Fresh coming to our hometown of Poway.  Mike shared many stories about the work he does helping customers and focusing on quality products as a professional in the grocery business.  We also talked about the development along Poway Rd, including some of Mike’s concerns about congestion, crime and impact on our quaint “City in the Country”.

Groceries #Albertsons #Poway

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We discuss the massive changes planned in San Diego's economy and housing market including news on Apple's expansion adding 5000 new jobs, the expansion of office space in Downtown San Diego, more dense community hub housing along El Cajon Blvd, and further comments on the housing construction in Poway. We also discuss adapting to change while seeking opportunities to proper both financially and spiritually.  Plus we comment on the San Diego Padres series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

AppleSanDiego #ElCajonBlvd #SanDiego #Poway

Relevant Links:

Apple to expand San Diego engineering hub, boosting workforce to 5,000 over five years

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-04-26/apple-to-expand-san-diego-engineering-hub-boosting-workforce-to-5-000-over-five-years

Downtown is being flooded with fancy, new office buildings. So who will fill them?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/story/2021-04-25/downtown-is-being-flooded-with-fancy-new-office-buildings-so-who-will-fill-them

Plan would transform car-centric El Cajon Blvd into pedestrian-friendly area

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2021-04-26/new-plan-would-transform-car-centric-el-cajon-boulevard-into-vibrant-pedestrian-friendly-area

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Could they be building a mysterious, fully automated Amazon supermarket here in Poway?  We discuss the benefits of this new technology for both shoppers and grocers.  Then we discuss life lessons from last night’s Padres-Dodgers game.  Finally, we discuss the benefits of Earth Day and environmentalism even for hard core, right wing conservatives.

Amazon #AutomationForGood #EarthDay2021

Relevant Links:

Mysterious New Grocery Store in Connecticut could be a Fully Automated Amazon Supermarkethttps://www.zerohedge.com/technology/mysterious-new-grocery-store-connecticut-could-be-fully-automated-amazon-supermarket

Handling the Bus Stop Turn at Spring Mountain Motor Speedway

https://youtu.be/-IpKSf8aFYQ

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We kick off the podcast talking about the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.  Then we get into a wide range of suggestions for police reform and criminal justice reform that would not result in the terrible outcomes that killed George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner.  Then we take a look at San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget and priorities for the City of San Diego.  Finally, we discuss the situation unfolding with the thrift stores in Poway.

ChauvinTrial #PoliceReformNow #SanDiego #Poway #ToddGloria #CriminalJusticeReform

Relevant Links:

Law Enforcement Crime Data – US Dept of Justicehttps://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/crime/ucr.asp?table_in=1

Proposed San Diego city budget would increase police funding, reduce library hourshttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/rancho-bernardo/story/2021-04-20/proposed-city-budget-would-increase-police-funding-reduce-library-hours

Thrift stores, landscape maintenance on Poway City Council agendahttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-04-16/thrift-stores-landscape-maintenance-on-poway-city-council-agenda

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Father Joe Carroll joined us to discuss his new book “Father Joe: Life Stories of a Hustler Priest” authored by Kathryn Cloward.  Father Joe is an icon in San Diego history rising from a parish priest to the leading community activist to fight the homelessness crisis.  Starting out with a thrift store and an empty parking lot, he transformed an ordinary St. Vincent de Paul’s in San Diego’s East Village into a Father Joe’s Village that provides housing and a range of other services for the homeless.  In his book, we learn so many great stories in Father Joe’s youth where he gained a reputation as a hustler including transporting consumer electronics, scotch, and whiskey on the train between New York City and Washington DC in his seminary days.  He also shares stories involving Boy Scouts, his relationship with the media, and working with homeless adults and children in San Diego.

FatherJoe #HustlerPriest #StVincentdePaul #KathrynCloward

Book Info:

Father Joe Hustler Priest:  https://fatherjoehustlerpriest.com/

Amazon site to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Father-Joe-Stories-Hustler-Priest-ebook/dp/B08Y95FJPS/ref=sr_1_5

Father Joe Info:

Father Joe’s Villages:  https://my.neighbor.org/

Kathryn Cloward Info:

Kathryn Cloward Website: https://kathryncloward.com/Kathryn the Grape Website: https://kathrynthegrape.com/

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Joe Biden is pulling American troops out of Afghanistan. We discuss strategies on overcoming adversity, how and when to change strategy, and when to call it a day.  We also examine Bernie Madoff, the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fighting Poway City Hall, and a tough game for the San Diego Padres.

Biden #Afghanistan #Adversity

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has come out in favor of a tax hike on corporations and in support of President Biden’s infrastructure bill.  We discuss the recent Amazon union vote, minimum wage, corporate taxes and paying your fair share all within the context of justice.

Amazon #fairshare #Bezos #justice

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MLB moved the All Star Game out of Atlanta in a protest to the new voting laws in Georgia.  We discuss cases of corporate integrity when businesses stand up for their values and principles.  We also discuss personal integrity, my love of the MLB All Star game and a range of tangents from our livestream viewers about Poway, China and immigration.

MLBAllStarGame #Georgia #Poway

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Charles Barkley said what many of us think, but rarely hear in the mainstream media.  The politicians are dividing us and getting us fighting amongst ourselves so they can stay in power.  We break down Barkley’s video clip from the NCAA Final Four and then go through a list of examples how these two political parties are playing a game on the people.  Plus, I share my vaccination story.

CharlesBarkley #vaccine #JohnsonandJohnson

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Referenced Links:

Charles Barkley speaks the Truth on Racial Matters in America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4JJbymCb30

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We break down John Oliver’s recent HBO video dismissing the importance of the National Debt.  We discuss good debt vs bad debt, the morality of government debt, and the responsibility vs. irresponsibility of both personal and government debt.  We also get into the book The Richest Man in Babylon and a number of good personal finance lessons.  Finally, we discuss government debt in our local Poway Unified School District.

NationalDebt #JohnOliver #RichestManinBabylon

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Referenced Links:

John Oliver on the US national debt: 'I actually have some good news for you'

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/apr/05/john-oliver-national-debt-last-week-tonight-hbo

The National Debt: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq_E3HquRJY

Yellen calls for minimum global corporate income tax.

https://apnews.com/article/janet-yellen-minimum-global-corporate-income-tax-0a839a4705566a8b9f8bd5411bfe62d5

Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason (on Amazon):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R2KPZ47

Where Borrowing $105 Million Will Cost $1 Billion: Poway Schools

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/where-borrowing-105-million-will-cost-1-billion-poway-schools/

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Dr. Leana Wen says on CNN that govt should withhold our liberties until you get a vaccine.  What happened to our inalienable rights?  We spend a great deal of time discussing housing on Poway Rd. within the context of property rights.  Plus we enjoy some tangents on Social Security and earthquakes.  Then we talk about Padres opening day and good vibes.

VaccinePassport #Padres #Poway

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Referenced Links:

Dr. Leana Wen on CNN’s Chris Cuomo Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV95jIWwH_0

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Imagine having to show proof of a COVID vaccine in order to do everyday activities like shopping and dining.  We discuss the idea of a Vaccine Passport and how that aligns with our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  Is this just a safe way to open the economy?  Or is this a dystopian sci-fi movie come to life?  Plus, we the Padres 2021 season and hope of breaking the #SanDiegoSportsCurse.

VaccinePassport #Padres2021 #ShowMeYourPapers #LPKY

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David Leland joined me to discuss the Padres 2021 season.  We break down the opening day roster and surmise the likely choices for the starting rotation and bullpen.  We also talk about expectations and the impact of COVID on home attendance.  Plus, we talk a bit about San Diego State Aztecs basketball and David’s new YouTube channel San Diego Sports Insight.

Padres #SanDiegoSportsInsight #DavidLeland

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I just got back from a road trip and I am refreshed and energized.  I share some of my stories about my week-long sabbatical through the isolated places of Nevada in my electric vehicle.  Plus, we discuss Equal Pay for Equal Work and then do a deep dive on solving gun violence in the aftermath of the mass shootings in Boulder CO and Atlanta GA.

EqualPayDay #GunControl #EurekaNV

Relevant Articles:

What the Data Says about Gun Deaths in the U.S. – Pew Research

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/16/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/

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Children are being detained at the border.  What is Joe Biden to do?  We discuss the current crisis at the US Mexico border, and we get into a broader discussion on immigration including US immigration history and potential solutions.  Plus, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so we discuss Irish Ancestry and I tell you about my current road trip in the desert.

BidenBorderCrisis #ImmigrationReform #BorderCrisis

Relevant Articles:

Column: Border influx intrudes on Biden’s victory lap for coronavirus bill

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2021-03-17/column-democrats-talk-about-covid-relief-republicans-focus-on-the-border

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So much money has been spent on the COVID recovery under both Trump and Biden.  Plus, there is a $2-$4T infrastructure bill in the works.  Now they are talking about tax increases to partly pay for it, but the math still doesn’t add up.  We also discuss Volkswagen’s big push into electric cars.  Finally, we touch on Little Italy, the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team, Drew Brees, EV road trips, a 6-story hotel in Poway and the San Diego Mystery Boom.

BidenTaxIncrease #BidenActNow #ElectricVehicles

Relevant Articles:

Tesla owner spends $160 driving cross-country in all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/03/09/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-reviews-owners/4636946001/

Volkswagen is going huge in batteries to slash the price of electric cars.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/15/business/volkswagen-batteries-electric-cars/index.html

Biden Plans Biggest Federal Tax Hike Since 1993 To Fund Infrastructure, Climate Initiatives

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-plans-biggest-federal-tax-hike-1993-fund-infrastructure-climate-initiatives

Size Matters For Biden's Infrastructure Package... Which Goldman Says Could Reach $4 Trillion

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/size-matters-bidens-infrastructure-package-which-goldman-expects-be-4-trillion

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We discuss Poway Mayor Steve Vaus’ appearance on KUSI and his update on construction, housing, a new community center, open space, and other updates on our “City in the Country”.  We also discuss bills being discussed in Sacramento to overcome NIMBYism and make greater density building easier in cities throughout the state.  We also discuss the great work of Poway realtor Wendy Carter and her assessment of the Poway Real Estate market.  We also touch on the Mayor’s invitation to speak at a global mayor conference to discuss anti-Semitism and the tragedy at the Chabad of Poway in 2019.  Finally, we discuss the City of San Diego’s government’s failure to really address the housing crisis properly.  Plus, we sneak in one of the great quotes from Milton Friedman that explain the flawed execution of the San Diego City Council.

Poway #NIMBY #SanDiegoHousing

Referenced Articles/Video:

Steve Vaus interview on KUSI with Jason Austellhttps://www.kusi.com/poway-sees-large-development-community-centers-summits-housing/SB 10 – Housing Zoning and Density Changeshttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB10Wendy Carter, Real Estate Agent with great Social Media about Poway:Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/WendyCarterSanDiegoOnly in Poway: https://www.facebook.com/onlyinpowayOpinion: San Diego County desperately needs more housing, but there are cheaper ways to do ithttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2021-02-25/opinion-costly-san-diego-hotel-buys-reflect-the-myth-of-affordable-housing

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Life is a game.  Are you playing to win?  Do you know the game event exists?  Some people are playing and winning.  We discuss strategies to take advantage of conditions in the economy to help you improve your business and personal life.  We also break down the good, the bad and the ugly of the $1.9T stimulus bill.

stimuluspackage #stimuluscheck #stimulusbill

Referenced Articles:

Tesla’s Dirty Little Secret: It’s Net Profit Doesn’t Come from Selling Carshttps://www.cnn.com/2021/01/31/investing/tesla-profitability/index.html10 Crazy Examples of Unrelated Waste and Partisan Kick-Backs in New “COVID” Billhttps://fee.org/articles/10-crazy-examples-of-unrelated-waste-and-partisan-kick-backs-in-new-covid-billHere’s What You Can Expect to Get from the $1.9 Trillion House Stimulushttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/26/politics/stimulus-package-what-to-expect/index.html

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We discuss the demise of Fry’s Electronics while Best Buy enjoys record profits and a surging stock price.  What happened?  What were your experiences shopping at these two stores?  Has your shopping behavior changed and moved more online?  Plus, we explore capitalism, adapting to the fast changing economy, and what you can do to improve your situation as an entrepreneur or corporate employee.  Oh…  and we kicked off the show talking about Tiger Woods!

JohnRileyProject #Frys #BestBuy

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Pete Murray joined us to explain the details of the upcoming Trump Impeachment Trial.  Pete’s experience as a Deputy Attorney General and Assistant District Attorney gives him keen insight to the legal and procedural aspects for the senate trial.  We discuss the Constitutionality of the impeachment, how the senate trial is different than a criminal or civil trial, and the likelihood of the senate actually convicting.  We also discuss the future of the Republican and Democratic Parties and the potential for a new third party to emerge out of this process.

JohnRileyProject #ImpeachandConvict #TrumpConceded

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Are you following all the GameStop story?  We discuss Reddit, Robin Hood, GameStop, and the crazy reaction in the market and in society as the little guy is sticking it to Wall St Hedge Fund guys.  I share a number of perspectives from a different angle than what the Mainstream Media covers.  Plus, we go over many of Joe Biden’s Executive Orders and weigh in on each of the policies.  Finally, I share a funny story about Twin Peaks in Poway that also includes a tutorial on the basics of setting up an e-commerce story quickly and easily.

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Biden and Liberty? I must be smoking something, right?  We discuss some of the likely actions by Joe Biden in his first few days as President of the United States.  We get into his planned Executive Orders on the Paris Accord, the World Health Organization, DACA, DREAMers, Trump’s immigration ban and transgenders in the US military.  We also election bright spots for liberty including discuss drug law relaxation, the temporary defeat of Democratic Socialism and gridlock in DC.  I share my thoughts on the importance of liberty and deregulation, plus share why I think Jimmy Carter may be the best POTUS of my lifetime.  We also remember Alex Trebek.

JohnRileyProject #BidenTransition #DACA

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Referenced Data:

San Diego Registrar of Voters Live Updates: 

https://www.livevoterturnout.com/SanDiego/LiveResults/en/Index_10.html

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David Leland is back!  We dive into Padres Spring Training, the Wil Myers drama and various looks at the depth chart.  Plus we talk about Aztecs men’s basketball, this weekend’s game vs Boise St and projections of where they might land in the March Madness brackets.  We also talk Super Bowl and David has a shout out to one of his friends going through tough times.

Padres #AztecforLife

SuperBowlLIV #JohnRileyProject #PursuitofHappiness

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Mike Ryan is back in the JRP Podcast Studio to talk about his 240Z.  We explored the history of these cars from Nissan Datsun, learned about the original designers, and discovered the deep world of Z car enthusiasts.  Mike shared stories how he got the 240Z bug, how he purchased his cars and how he showcased them at various car shows.  We also discuss car races, his new fascination with Subaru and all of the amazing people he has met through his love of cars.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including CT Fletcher, Yoshihiko Matsuo, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 510, Infiniti, Volkswagen Scirocco, Yutaka Katayama, Mr. K, drag racing, Don Garlits, snake, mongoose, Subaru Brat, Subaru BRZ, auto cross, rallycross, S30, S30 Life

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Nissan #Datsun #240Z

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No on Poway Unified Measure P.  We break down the Poway school bond as a ploy to pass a tax increase to voters and free up money in the $400M annual budget to pay teachers more.  We also look at the San Diego County Supervisor District 2 race, the Iowa Caucuses, the Democratic Debates and the recent week for Donald Trump.  What a week!

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Poway school board, Poway Federation of Teachers, John Collins, San Diego Taxpayer Association, San Diego Tax Fighters, Richard Rider,  Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, Registrar of Voters, CAN-SPAM, privacy, Facebook, Google, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Carl DeMaio, Darryl Issa, Scott Peters, Diane Jacob, ranked choice voting, instant run off, Fernando Garcia, Twister, Three Stooges, Musical Chairs, Donald Trump, William Barr, Justin Amash, Robert Mueller, Billion Dollar Bond, Voice of San Diego, Ashley McGlone, Separation of Powers, Mitt Romney, Ericsson, Nokia, 5G, universal health care, single payer health care

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Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Bigotry has existed since the dawn of man.  Fear of the other.  We’ve seen it in American politics since our nation began.  Sadly, bigotry remains a political weapon and it finds it’s way into a few San Diego political races.

We take a look at the match ups of Carl DeMaio vs Darrell Issa, and Joel Anderson vs Steve Vaus.

I also share my experience at the DMV getting my Real ID.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including San Diego State, Aztecs, basketball, Utah State, Donald Trump, Brian Dutcher, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, TSA, Homeland Security, The Hill, Kevin Faulconer, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union Tribune, Tony Krvaric, Chris Cate, illegal immigration, border wall, travel ban, Melania Trump, Mexicans, Poway Chabad, OK Boomer, racism, homophobia, Elizabeth Warren, Brian Jones, Ammar Campa-Najjar, Helen Horvath, MLK, Alex Jones, InfoWars, Barrack Hussein Obama, Muslim, Poway National Little League, Anna Vaus, Kenya Taylor, Brian Sesko, Chris Cruse, Dave Rubin, Rubin Report, Ayn Rand

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Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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David Leland joined us to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and discuss a wide variety of current sports news.  We get into Aztec Basketball getting win #21 in Las Vegas, former Aztec Football Head Coach Rocky Long getting hired as defensive coordinator in New Mexico, the swirling rumors about the Padres trading for Mookie Betts and this Sunday’s Super Bowl featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Manny Machado, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Tom Brady, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kareem Abdul Jabaar, Staples Center, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal, Brady Hoke, Jeff Horton, Danny Gonzalez, Daniel Brunskill, David Wells, Damien Williams, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes, Richard Sherman, Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert, Wil Myers, Luis Campusano, Orange Coast College, Gianna Bryant, Nolan Narain, Joel Mensah, Aguek Arop, Trey Pulliam, Wyoming, Air Force, Gonzaga, St. Marys, BYU, Baylor, Kansas, Mountain West Conference, Eli Manning, Trent Dilfer, Dean Spanos, Lamar Hunt, Clark Hunt, Los Angeles Lakers

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What’s going on with this flurry of bad behavior?  We take a look at liars, cheaters and other scandals involving politicians and professional athletes, including the Houston Astros, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus.

Why do they lie and cheat?  We break down the stories and consider a wide range of reasons to explain and understand their behavior.

But what does that mean to each of us?  How should we go about our lives?  We offer up a number of suggestions how each of us should conduct our own business.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including San Diego State, Aztecs, basketball, Wyoming, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mojave, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, Highway 395, The Big Country, Burl Ives, Gregory Peck, Chuck Connors, Jean Simmons, Jeff Ludlow, AJ Hinch, San Diego Padres, Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Beltran, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pete Rose, Declaration of Independence, inalienable rights, Charles Barkley, Justin Amash, Rand Paul, Julie Mason, Sirius XM, POTUS 124, Press Pool, universal healthcare, national debt, border wall, Mexico, Democratic Party, Tom Steyer, San Diego Union Tribune, Pat Terrill, James McKay

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Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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We pay tribute to Neil Peart and the band Rush in this podcast episode.  Neil Peart passed away last week and we saw an outpouring of respect and sadness all over social media.  We reflect on Neil’s greatness, the accomplishments of the band Rush and the little things that connected me to the band.  We also hopscotch around a variety of San Diego and Poway news items in our The Good, The Bad and The Ugly segment.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Toronto, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Van Halen, KISS, AC/DC, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Spirit of the Radio, Anthem, YYZ, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, individualism, Red Barchetta, The Trees, Tom Sawyer, Free Will, Subdivisions, Witch Hunt, Entre Nous, Tom Petty, Hall and Oates, San Diego State, Aztecs, Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, KUSI, Padres Fanfest, San Diego Padres, Ted Leitner, Jesse Agler, Don Orsillo, Mark Grant, Luis Patino, Joey Cantillo, Owen Miller, Taylor Trammell, Manny Machado, Chris Paddack, Zack Davies, Trent Grisham, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, The Crown, Bojack Horseman, AB5, gig economy, Lorena Gonzalez, Vox.com, NPP, No Party Preference, Andrew Yang, Marianne Williamson, Oprah, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway school bond, Prop P, Billion Dollar Bond, Prop 13, triple net, San Diego Sports Arena, Brad Ware, County Supervisor, San Diego County, Malachi Flynn, Yanni Wetzel, KJ Feagin, Boise State, Fresno State, Justin Hutson, Nate Grimes, Jordan Campbell, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, BMW, Nick Neild, Kevin McNamara, Farm in Poway, Stoneridge Golf Course, Stoneridge Country Club, Poway, Poway City Council, David Leland, NFL, Fernando Garcia, CA53, Jake LeClair, addiction, depression, equine therapy, horse therapy, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Petco Park, Steven Woods, Ben and Woods

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Rush #AynRand #Objectivism #Individualism

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Jake LeClair from Emerge Resilient visited the JRP podcast studio to discuss drug addiction and his innovative therapy connecting recovering addicts with horses.

We covered many of the reasons people seek drugs and how easy it is to fall into the trap of addiction.  We took a close look at our own city and the multitude of easy ways people can get access to street drugs including in our own schools.

Jake LeClair shared his own story as a high achiever, struggling with addiction, hitting rock bottom and then working his way back on the road to recovery.

Learning about the recovery therapy with horses was amazing.  Humans have had a long and special relationship with horses and that relationship provides opportunity to help addicts connect with reality, live in the moment and rediscover themselves.

We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Poway High School, Poway Farmer’s Market, New York, Ivy League, Pacific Beach, Poway, opioids, Vicodin, alcohol, cocaine, heroin,  fentanyl, wine, Rancho Bernardo, Alcoholics Anonymous, mental health, self-awareness, nicotine, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, Christmas lights, Adderall, law school, wine, martini, Rancho Penasquitos, predator, prey, trust your gut, gut feeling, temptation, toxic stress, NPR, sugar, midlife crisis

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Fernando Garcia joined us to discuss his candidacy for the US House of Representatives in California’s 53rd district.  Fernando is a resident of Golden Hill, a father, a green entrepreneur, and an Aztec Alum (Criminal Justice).

The 53rd district includes eastern portions of Chula Vista, western portions of El Cajon, Hillcrest, Golden Hill, College Area, North Park, Mission Hills, City Heights, Linda Vista, Grantville, Old Town, Kensington, Talmadge, Rolando Village, San Carlos, University Heights, Mission Valley, Normal Heights, Paradise Hills, Serra Mesa, Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Point Loma, Encanto, South Park, Cortez Hill, as well as eastern suburbs such as Bonita, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley in their entirety.

We covered a wide range of issues including Fernando Garcia’s back story growing up in Southern California and the core reasons he is running for office.  We discussed healthcare, immigration, gun control, environmental issues, criminal justice reform, the War on Drugs, education and student debt.

I really enjoyed learning Fernando Garcia is an independent candidate not affiliated with either the Republican or Democratic Parties.  We get into the reasons why Fernando is independent and also discuss Ranked Choice Voting.

We also get into current events including President Trump, Iran, Soleimani, Impeachment, trade policy, tax policy, budget, spending, the housing crisis and homelessness.

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FernandoGarcia #CA53 #AztecforLife

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David Leland is back to cover the Aztec hoops 15-0 start, #7 ranking, and predict their final record and NCAA result. We also talk Padres and NFL playoffs.

It’s a New Year and David Leland is back to share his insights on the world of sports.  We break down the latest with Aztec sports, the Padres and the NFL.  Of course, we cover the Aztec hoops 15-0 start, #7 ranking and predict their final record and their floor and ceiling for the season.  We get into the Padre/Rays trade that brought us Tommy Pham… a trade which broke just hours after David’s latest podcast with us.  Plus, we talk NFL playoffs.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Malachi Flynn, KJ Feagin, Matt Mitchell, Jordan Schakel, Nathan Mensah, Aguek Arop, Seth Curry, AJ Preller, Hunter Renfroe, Wil Myers, Zach Davies, Jurickson Profar, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis, Eric Hosmer, Jayce Tingler, Andy Green, Drew Pomeranz, Kirby Yates, Dinelson Lamet, Joey Lucchesi, Adrian Morejon Michel Baez, Andres Munoz, Chris Paddack, Cal Quantrill, Garrett Richards, Matt Strahm, Francho Cordero, Trent Grisham, Manuel Margot, Jose Castillo, Craig Stammen, Drew Pomeranz, David Bednar, Trey Pulliam, BYU, Iowa Hawkeyes, Creighton Blue Jays, Utah Utes, San Jose State, Philip Rivers, Dean Spanos, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, LA Chargers, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, New England Patriots, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Mike Riley, San Diego Chargers, Wyoming, Boise St, Utah St, Neemias Queta, Kawhi Leonard, Rocky Long, Brady Hoke, Kevin O’Connell, Rashad Penny, Nick Bawden, Damontae Kazee, Donnell Pumphrey, Lamar Jackson, Taysom Hill, Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins, San Francisco 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Seattle Seahawks.

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Padres #Aztecs #AztecforLife

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Kevin McNamara joined us to discuss the redevelopment of the Stoneridge Golf Course and his new project, The Farm in Poway.  We reviewed the home types, sizes and expected price range.  We went over infrastructure issues including water, traffic and schools. We discussed the open space, the trails, the agricultural enterprises on the property.  We also chatted about the barn, beer garden and of course the monarch butterflies. Kevin McNamara shared the forward timeline of the project including the environmental impact report, city council approval to get on the ballot, his campaign strategy and the timing for housing construction.

But Kevin McNamara and I got into so much more.  We covered the Poway City Council, the redevelopment of Poway Rd, Poway School Board, Poway School Bond, Poway Center for Performing Arts, the political climate in Poway, the County Supervisor race and plenty more.  This podcast episode is loaded with so much Poway content.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Poway Fun Bowl, Michael Schlesinger, Villa de Vida, Outpost, Steve Vaus, Rancho Penasquitos, Bruce Bochy, Sue Herndon, Ginger Couvrette, John Couvrette, Peter DeHoff, Serra High School, San Mateo, Barry Bonds, Tom Brady, Painted Rock Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, Caylin Frank, Old Poway Village, O’Harley’s, Poway Countryside Barn, Valle Verde, Prop 13, Minimum Wage, Maderas, Poway Girls Softball League, Tiger Woods, Martincoit Dr, Tam-O-Shanter, Cloudcroft, St. Andrews, Espola Rd, Heritage, Bridlewood, Bozeman, Butte, Montana, meditation, mindfulness, PUSD, Billion Dollar Bond, Seven Oaks, environmental mitigation areas, Highway 56, San Diego Convention Center, Stone Canyon Rd, Poway Thrift Stores, conditional use permit, Poway Rd, Joel Anderson, Scott Barnett, San Diego Taxpayers Association, Prop FF, Donutoplis, Villa Capri Trattoria, Kaminski’s, Hamburger Factory, Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Boy Scouts, Poway Commons and Fairfield Residential.

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Stoneridge #Poway #NIMBY #HousingCrisis

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Nick Neild joined us to discuss mindfulness, meditation, cognitive behavioral science and his new book, Just Bee.  These practices help us reduce stress and make wise choices by controlling our thoughts and feelings.  It was fun to learn that we may be experiencing meditation in everyday moments and not realizing it.  It can be discovered while washing a dish or experiencing a great snowboard ride.  It’s that zone where we are “in the moment” and redirecting our attention to our center.

Nick also discussed his career strategy building a publishing company and pursuing his higher purpose of teaching mindfulness.  Nick offers mindfulness training to corporations to help improve the work culture, minimize stress and bring more joy to workers.  At the same time the companies benefit by retaining employees, reducing churn and training, while keeping productivity high.  Nick is also a school teacher integrating his mindfulness training into his lessons to help his students.  Nick Neild also shared a wonderful book reading of Just Bee for us.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Poway High School, Twin Peaks Middle School, Valley Elementary School, Merrilee Boyack, Connor Boyack, Tuttle Twins, Prague, monkey brain, Sponge Bob, Flintstones, Simpsons, Gina Tang, Christoph Neger, IQ, EQ, emotional intelligence, patriotism, Sheldon Cooper, Big Bang Theory, ET the Extra Terrestrial, road rage, Poway Chabad, getting cut off on the freeway.

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JustBee #Mindfulness #PursuitofHappiness #ETFAR

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The Poway Water Crisis continues to unfold.  Since the Boil Water Advisory was lifted we explore the community’s response to help Poway restaurants get back on their feet.  Customers are tipping generously, the Chamber of Commerce is promoting local business and others are fundraising to help people in need.  We look at the political fallout of the Poway Water Crisis and how it impacts Poway Mayor Steve Vaus and his current campaign for County Supervisor.  We also discuss the plight of restaurant entrepreneurs and the challenges they face, often at the hands of government policies.  We take a close look at Poway restaurants but also many restaurants that have recently closed in Encinitas. 

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including San Diego State Aztecs, full moon, Christmas lights, BWA, Mainstream Bar and Grill, Phil Factor, GoFundMe, Poway Restaurant Month, Eat Big Tip Big, City of Poway, Kirstin Gaspar, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, health permit fee, conditional use permit, coagulant feed pump, Chris Hazeltine, East County Clean Water Coalition, Joel Anderson, Kaminski’s, Marsha Kaminski, Bob Pasela, Sabuku Sushi, Green American Family Restaurant, McDonald’s, Encinitas, Garden State Bagels, Steve Amster, property taxes, Subway, Starbucks, Subman, Tim Lee, Noodles and Company, Firehouse Subs, Gerry Sova, Keno’s Restaurant, Coast Highway 101, 7-Elevent, Bistro West, Carlsbad, minimum wage, SDG&E, California Pizza Kitchen, Milton Friedman.

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PowayWater #EatBigTipBig

PowayRestaurantMonth #eatpoway #Poway #Encinitas #SDReader #SabukuSushi

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Referenced Articles:

$1000 Tip: https://www.kusi.com/poway-waitress-receives-1000-tip-after-recent-boil-water-advisory/

SOS Poway for the Holidays: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sos-poway-for-the-holidays

Waive Fee for Conditional Use Permit: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-12-11/county-gives-break-to-poway-restaurant-owners

12 New Flaws Found with Poway Water Infrastructure: https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/inspection-found-12-flaws-in-poways-water-delivery-system

Community Rallying for Poway Restaurants: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-12-11/community-rallying-around-poway-restaurants

Steve Vaus Under Fire: https://www.kusi.com/poway-mayor-steve-vaus-addresses-criticism-following-water-emergency/

Encinitas Restaurants Closing:   https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2019/dec/09/stringers-these-nine-encinitas-restaurants-closing/

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So much happening in San Diego Sports! David Leland is back in the JRP podcast studio to break down the recent Padres trades to acquire Grisham, Davies and Profar, plus the free agent signing of Pomeranz. (This podcast was recorded a few hours prior to the trade for Tommy Pham.)  We also dig in discussing the awesome 9-0 start for the San Diego State Aztecs basketball team and how their season is shaping up.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including AJ Preller, Zach Davies, Jurickson Profar, Luis Urias, Ian Kinsler, Greg Garcia, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis, Eric Hosmer, Austin Allen, Larry Rothschild, Darren Balsley, Jayce Tingler, Andy Green, Drew Pomeranz, Kirby Yates, Dinelson Lamet, Joey Lucchesi, Nick Margevicius, Adrian Morejon, Andres Munoz, Chris Paddack, Cal Quantrill, Garrett Richards, Matt Strahm, Francho Cordero, Trent Grisham, Manuel Margot, Wil Myers, Josh Naylor, Hunter Renfroe, Bobby Dickerson, Ryan Flaherty, Jose Castillo, Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger, Malachi Flynn, KJ Feagin, Yanni Wetzell, Jordan Schakel, Adam Seiko, Nathan Mensah, Joel Mensah, Matt Mitchell, Aguek Arop, Keshad Johnson, Trey Pulliam, Nolan Narain, BYU, Iowa Hawkeyes, Creighton Blue Jays, Utah Utes, San Jose State, Philip Rivers, Dean Spanos, Anthony Lynn, LA Rams, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, LA Dodgers, LA Chargers

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Pete Neild joined us to discuss his newest scientific innovation and his startup Heart Force Science Group.  Pete has patented a method of measuring the actual force a heart produces.  Working with a team of mathematicians, they have transformed Pete’s discovery and data points into a series of mathematical equation that is repeatable.  This gives scientists the ability to create models for various heart conditions at different stages.  Now physicians can analyze a patient’s heart, compare it to these models and more accurately diagnose the patient’s condition. 

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Eureka Moment, acceleration, equivalency, f=ma, f sub e, equivalent force, diastolic dysfunction, ejection fraction, systole peak, diastole peak, ECG, EKG, Poway, stethoscope.

“It’s amazing what happens when you say hello.”

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HeartForce #Innovation #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Pete Neild Information:

Heart Force Science Group

https://www.heartforcesciencegroup.com/

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“If money were no object, and success was guaranteed, what would you be doing with your life?”  This was the question a neighbor in my city shared on Facebook.  In this podcast we explore the excuses people make to deny themselves the life that they want to live.  We also provide suggestions how people can get on track and pursue the possibility of a dream life.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including believing in yourself, comfort zones, Chris Garnier, Jim Collins, Good to Great, Jack Welch, General Electric, GE, Dr. Seuss, Geisel Library, UC San Diego, Theodor Geisel, La Jolla, nature, nurture, free will, magic wand, Harry Potter, Star Trek, The Next Generation, holodeck, confronting the brutal facts, Kathryn Cloward, self-esteem, Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul.

JohnRileyProject

Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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The Poway water system has been compromised and the community is buzzing.  We explore the issue, the reactions of our neighbors, the actions of our local leaders and all of the chirping, blaming and politicization of the issue.  We also take a close look at the Duncan Hunter resignation and his decision to plead guilty to campaign finance violations.  But we learn a new nugget of information about Hunter’s finances that completely blew us away.  Then we take a close look at the City of Carlsbad and their efforts to relax laws that were aggressively violating first amendment rights.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Steve Vaus, Caylin Frank, Joel Anderson, Boil Water Advisory, BWA, Lake Poway, County Department of Health, Original Pancake House, Players Sports Grille, In-n-Out, East County Magazine, witch hunt, President Trump, Duncan Hunter Sr., expressive activities, Poway protesters, free speech.

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PowayWater #DuncanHunter #FreeSpeech #Carlsbad #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Referenced Articles:

Poway Isolates Water Problem plus Anderson vs Vaus

https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/poway-isolates-water-problem-awaits-state-approval-lift-boil-water-advisory

Water Alert Closes Poway Bars and Restaurants

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/poway/story/2019-12-02/water-alert-closes-poway-restaurants-and-bars

Duncan Hunter Pleads Guilty

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2019-12-02/rep-duncan-hunter-to-abandon-not-guilty-plea-in-campaign-finance-scandal

Carlsbad Makes Changes to Free Speech Ordinance

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/carlsbad/story/2019-11-24/carlsbad-approves-free

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We cover a wide range of issues in this podcast starting with the sexist law story of a woman charged with lewdness for being topless inside her own home.  We also review the Democratic Debate and share top of mind thoughts on various candidates and issues.  We also explore the upcoming vote for the $750 million Poway Unified School Bond and the hypocrisy of one of the school board members.  We also touch on issues surrounding Donald Trump’s Trade War and Colin Kaepernick’s possible return to the NFL.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including equality under the law, Connor Boyack, Libertas Institute, Tuttle Twins, San Diego County Water Authority, sexism, feminism, Utah, Aztecs, China, Del Norte, Westview, 4S Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo, South and North Poway Votes, Poway City Council, Chris Cruse, San Diego State, University of San Diego, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Tom Steyer, Tulsi Gabbard, Andrew Yang, Dave Rubin, Rubin Report, TJ Zane, Poway School Board, Republican Party, tariffs, Trade War, farmers, Kunta Kinte, Roots, and much more.

JohnRileyProject

DemDebate #MayorPete #Tulsi #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #PUSD #YangGang

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Referenced Articles:

Utah Woman Charged With Lewdness After Being Topless In Her Own Home

https://www.npr.org/2019/11/21/781703956/utah-woman-charged-with-lewdness-after-being-topless-in-her-own-home

Poway’s Bob Raibert special story recycling rain water: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/saving-money-by-saving-rain-poway-water-bill-savings/2177124/

Poway Unified School District Approves Putting $448 Million Bond on the March Ballot:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/schools/story/2019-11-15/pusd-board-approves-putting-448-million-bond-on-march-ballot

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We take the podcast on the road and visit with Mark DiCiero at Classic Rotors.  Classic Rotors is a rare and vintage rotorcraft museum located at the Ramona Airport.  It is one of only two helicopter museums in America and one of four in the world.  During our conversation Mark shares the story of how we built his own helicopter in his early 20s, learned to fly it in his backyard and shocked licensing officials with his amateur skills.  Then we got into some of the incredible 35 “birds” in his museum including his prized collection of 4 of the 5 generations of tandem helicopters and his flagship H-21 “Flying Banana”.  We also learn about innovative personal aircraft, early military drones from the 1960s, blimps with rotors and an amazing new drone technology that can fight fires autonomously 24/7.  I enjoyed the story of his adventure flying a helicopter from South Carolina to Ramona and how he paid for fuel.

Classic Rotors is a non-profit museum that hosts tours for aviation enthusiasts, students and the general public.  The museum is always grateful for the financial support of benefactors that share the love of helicopters and aviation history.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Igor Sikorsky, Frank Piasecki, Arthur Young, Harold Pitcairn and Stanley Hiller, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, MASH, President of the United States, Vietnam War, Korean War, Papua, New Guinea, Jessica Johnson, Hidden San Diego, gyrocopter, Doris Day, Jetsons, Space Race, Huey, Robinson Helicopter, R66, F-86, Helipod, chainsaw motors, Balboa Park, Triphibian, turbine engine, Alpine and much more.

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ClassicRotors #Helicopters #PursuitofHappiness

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Classic Rotors Info:

Classic Rotors:  https://rotors.org/

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Rancho Bernardo author Greg Harris joined us to talk about his new book “The Summer of ‘78”.  Greg’s book documents the ultimate road trip of two friends graduating high school and going on a 5-week adventure through California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Oregon.  In the podcast Greg Harris reads a few sections of the book that talk about the launch of the road trip and a crazy run in with the law in Arizona.  Music was a big part of the trip and we share our joy of Boston, REO, Rush, Ted Nugent, Peter Frampton, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, America, …  and recount our early days with cassettes and the transition away from 8-track.  We also discuss Greg’s book writing process including his creative process, the help he received in editing, cover design and more.  Greg is a 45-year resident of the Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Penasquitos area, a Mt. Carmel High School graduate, a business consultant and a travel blogger.

Greg Harris and I share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, Herman Cook, Volkswagen Bug, Encinitas, Poway High School, Billy Beane, Grand Tetons, Beaver Dam, Columbia River Gorge, high speed drafting, wing vent windows, air conditioning (or lack thereof), Poway Chieftain, Sacramento, Idaho Falls, San Diego, San Jose, senioritis, Tang, Ditto Jeans, Steve Miller Band, Fly Like an Eagle, Pacific Stereo, Pioneer cassette deck, Gatorade, Abba Zabbas, Red Fish Lake, Stanley, Amazon, Kindle, Elite Authors, Dave Fralia and much more.

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Summerof78 #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Greg Harris Info:

Summer of ’78 on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Summer-78-Road-Greg-Harris/dp/1098743768

Greg & Amelia Harris Travel Blog:  https://anotherboldmove.com/

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Michael Bloomberg is about to jump into the race for President as a Democrat. How does his presence change dynamics of the primary race? Should we expect a Billionaire Busy Body just as he was as mayor of New York City? We take a close look at some of the policies Bloomberg pushed forward as mayor and a private citizen. Then we take a look at the OK Boomer flippant remark to disparage old people. We also explore the fate of the thrift stores in Poway as the city is about to embark on a major redevelopment project.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including the Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Joy Behar, Whoopie Goldberg, The View, 7-11, Starbucks, Climate Change, Electric Cars, Social Security, Gig Economy, Income Inequality, Steve Vaus, Poway Rd, St. Bartholomew’s Thrift Shop, Goodwill, Rene’s, El Comal, Poway, presidential debates, San Diego, Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr, Peter Seidler, Ron Fowler, Wayne Portello, Petco Park, San Diego State, Nevada, BYU, Manny Machado, Eric Hosmer, San Diego Union Tribune, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, Miramar.

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Bloomberg #Liberty #Vaping #OKBoomer #Poway #BrownsisBack #BringBacktheBrown

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Related Articles:

Bloomberg is an Enemy of Freedom

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/michael-bloomberg-is-an-enemy-of-freedom

Bloomberg’s Ban on Big Soda is Unconstitutional

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sodaban-lawsuit/bloombergs-ban-on-big-sodas-is-unconstitutional-appeals-court-idUSBRE96T0UT20130730

Michael Bloomberg's Anti-Vaping Crusade Is Objectively Pro-Tobacco

https://reason.com/2019/09/11/michael-bloombergs-anti-vaping-crusade-is-objectively-pro-tobacco/

Legalizing Marijuana is “The Stupidest Thing Anybody has Ever Done,” Michael Bloomberg Says

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-legalization-is-the-stupidest-thing-anybody-has-ever-done-michael-bloomberg-says/

Michael Bloomberg on The View

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyEDacBzbLk

OK Boomer, OK Millennial, we need to talk

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/08/opinions/ok-boomer-callan-filipovic/index.html

Poway’s church-run thrift shops hoping for a miracle to avoid closure

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/2019-11-10/poway-thrift-shop-malls-days-may-be-numbered

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The State of Oklahoma just released approximately 500 prisoners from it’s system as part of a movement to reduce felony crimes to misdemeanors.  We examine this new story but also take a broader look at the Incarceration State, the Criminal Justice System and the War on Drugs.  We also discuss the Kentucky Governor election, Ranked Choice Voting, the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including the Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear, Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Kamala Harris, New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Dean Spanos, Philip Rivers, Gavin Newsom, London, Oklahoma Governor, Kevin Stitt, Inalienable Rights, private prisons, presidential debates.

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CriminalJustice #KYGov #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Related Articles:

Kentucky Governor Race:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/05/us/elections/results-kentucky-governor-general-election.html

Oklahoma Prisoner Release:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/05/oklahoma-inmates-prison-historic-mass-release

Ranked Choice Voting in New York City:

https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2019/11/05/ranked-choice-voting-adopted-in-new-york-city-along-with-other-ballot-measures-1226390

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Elizabeth Warren, the POTUS candidate with a plan for nearly everything, has finally released her Medicare for All plan.  We dive in and look at her proposal examining the mathematical, moral and incentive angles that she is putting forward.  We particularly look at this through the lens of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  Does Warren’s policy match up with the founding ideals of our nation?

We also cover the closing of the Town Park Villas Golf Course in the University City neighborhood of San Diego.  I reflect on my memories there as a college student and with my children.  I also share some of our crazy adventures in “leisure sports” which included golf at this friendly, neighborhood course.

Then we take a tangent at the top of the show on President Trump and the border wall, again looking at his policy through the lens of our inalienable rights.  Plus we discuss the Democratic race for POTUS and my prediction of who may end up getting the nomination.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including the DMV, Real ID, Sawzall, Milwaukee Tool, Stephen Strasburg, San Diego State, West Hills High School, Santee, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, Highway 52, Brendon Burchard, Battle Board, Alexis de Tocqueville, Employer Medicare Contribution, equality under the law, wealth tax, Jeff Bezos, Walton, Europe, Trump tax cuts, IRS, 401K, Roth IRA, pension, SEP, corporate taxation, tariffs, Pentagon, immigration policy, Joe Biden, Mayor Pete, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sandes, Beto O’Rourke, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Hillary Clinton, LASIK, boob jobs, FDA, Big Pharma and Milton Friedman.

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M4A #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Related Articles:

Closing Town Park Villas Golf Course:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/golf/story/2019-10-30/university-city-town-park-golf-course-closing

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Lyft is offering free rides to job interviews.  We break down this great community service and public relations move by Lyft within the context of the government attacks on the gig economy. We also discuss how the gig economy empowers workers by giving them more income streams, more control over their schedule and a better work-life balance.  We also discuss the recent news on Twitter and the banning of paid political ads.  Finally, we touch on the upcoming announcement by the Padres to introduce their new manager, Jayce Tingler, and how that synchronizes with their rollout of a new branding and uniform plan.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including San Diego State Aztecs, Stephen Strasburg, Kawhi Leonard, UC San Diego, UCSD, Tritons, NBA, MLB, World Series, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, Viejas Arena, AJ Preller, Uber, DoorDash, Gavin Newsom, Sacramento, minimum wage, Jobs Access Program, United Way, National Down Syndrome Society, freelance, journalists, Dave Ramsey, light rail, mass transit, autonomous vehicles, SANDAG, Zuckerberg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, AOC, Poway, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Brendon Burchard.

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Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness

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Related Articles:

Lyft is offering free rides so that people can go to job interviews: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/27/us/lyft-jobs-access-program-trnd/index.html

Uber and Lyft hurt CTA ridership, slow down buses, and worsen congestion https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/10/28/20936904/uber-lyft-chicago-congestion-cta-transportation

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I’ve had a great few weeks connecting with people doing special things in their life, pursuing their own happiness. But do we create our own barriers that prevent us from experiencing this joy?  We take a look at various examples pf people pursuing their happiness and talk about ways to overcome self-inflicted blockages.  We also get into the epic showdown between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mark Zuckerberg, and touch on a variety of news topics here in the Poway, Rancho Bernardo area.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Padres, Jayce Tingler, David Leland, Kathryn Cloward, Jennifer Klein, Mark DiCiero, Classic Rotors, Mike Davis, Susan Casey Davis, steampunk, Pete Neild, Corvette, Father Joe, You Do You, YOLO, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway Schools, Billion Dollar Bond, Poway Chieftain, Rancho Bernardo News Journal, PomeradoNews.com, Amit Asaravala, black face, Poway High School, Barack Obama, Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, Dianne Jacob, Republican Party, GOP, Facebook, AOC, Libra, free speech, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi.

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YouDoYou #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #YOLO

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David Leland is back in the JRP podcast studio to break down the San Diego Padres hiring of new manager Jayce Tingler.  We get into Tingler’s resume, the upgrade over Andy Green and the reactions from our friends on #PadresTwitter.  Then we take look at the San Diego State Aztec basketball roster for the 2019-20 season.  Aztecs are projected to be the

2 team in the conference and could bet set for a great season.  Finally, we get into Aztec football, the

World Series, the Chargers and much more.

We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including AJ Preller, Ron Fowler,

BringBacktheBrown, Buck Showalter, Joe Girardi, Ron Washington, Wil Myers, Gerrit

Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Mark Loretta, Bryan Price, Glenn Hoffman, Darren Balsley, Skip Schumaker, Philip Rivers, Chargers, Dean Spanos, St. Louis, Pittsburgh Steelers, Stan Kroenke, Keshad Johnson, Trey Pulliam, Yanni Wetzell, Vanderbilt University, KJ Feagin, Santa Clara, Matt Mitchell, Jordan Schakel, Malachi Flynn, Washington State, Nathan Mensah, Fred Trenkle, Steve Fisher, UC San Diego, Texas Southern, Texas Tech, Creighton, Utah State, SMU, Appalachian State, Memphis, Cincinnati, Sun Belt, Temple, Rocky Long, Juwan Washington, Kyahva Tezino, Rams., Los Angeles, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, UNLV, Las Vegas, Sam Boyd Stadium, Qualcomm, SDCCU, San Diego County Credit Union, San Diego, CBS Sports Network, Patrick Corbin, Wade Miley, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Montreal Expos, BYU, Nevada, Wyoming, Fresno St, Hawaii, New Mexico, Tritons, Big West Conference, UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Long Beach, Division II, FBS, FCS, Las Vegas Bowl.

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Padres #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #AztecforLife

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I was so pleased to get to know Kathryn Cloward and her incredible story.  Kathryn is an award-winning book series author, performing songwriter, media publisher and producer, and serial entrepreneur. She is also the founder and CEO of Kandon Unlimited, Inc., a heart-centered mindful media company intent on creating positive and empowering media for people of all ages. 

Our conversation covered so much ground including her childhood dreams, important values and lessons passed on from her parents, and her relentless work ethic getting through college and starting her career.  We learned about her life in the corporate world, the challenges she faced and how her strong belief in herself propelled her to great achievements as an artist and a business owner.

It was these experiences as a child and as an adult that led to the launch of her Kathryn the Grape brand.  Kathryn (both the author and the character) share important affirmations that help children understand their abilities, specialness and magical powers.  These very same themes drive Kathryn Cloward’s songwriting career for adult audiences.

Sometimes you need to break down before you can break through.

We also discuss numerous other topics including Father Joe, Jennifer Klein, Belly Up Tavern, Navajo, Patrick Henry High School, San Diego State University, Grossmont College, the Great Recession, David Koresh, Waco, Gaby Dow, Steve Dow, gratitude, social and emotional learning, matrix, waffles, joyfulness, authenticity, fear, comfort zones, the color purple, Golden Eagle Insurance, Sears Roebuck, Glengarry Glen Ross, cold calling, National MPS Society, Dora the Explorer, publishing rights, girls softball, The Ripple Effect.

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This is such a confusing topic.  How much should you tip?  Who do you tip?  What are the rules?  What are your standards?  Why does tipping seem to happen in the shadows? How are tips distributed amongst the staff?

I share numerous examples of my own journey as a person that originally was jaded by the idea of tipping.  Even as an employee that received tips, I was perplexed by the whole idea and wondered why the system needed to exist this way.  But I evolved tremendously due to 2 significant events in my life.  I share those stories in this podcast along with some of my own challenges, sometimes hypocrisy and much more.  We also explore the attempts of business owners and government to try to create a better system.

Help me understand!  Open invitation to people in service industry to join me in a podcast episode to explore this topic further.

I also get into a number of other issues including The Fish Market, Living Wage, Richard Rider,  Mama Cella’s, Rancho Bernardo, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton, Jose Altuve, DJ LeMahieu, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, World Series, Jennifer Klein, Synanon, Tulsi Gabbard, Hillary Clinton, Russian Asset, minimum wage, Butte, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Rick Steves, Old Town Trolley, Uber, San Diego Airport, Fresh Out the Barbershop, Vintana, Escondido, Poway, Lexus, Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality Group, Agern, New York, Le Pigeon, Portland, University of California, Irvine, Richard McKenzie, Initiative 77.

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Referenced Articles:

9 Situations to Tip Your Uber Driver: https://www.businessinsider.com/tip-uber-lyft-driver-when-2019-10

Is It Time to Rethink the Rules of Tipping?: https://www.consumerreports.org/tipping/is-it-time-to-rethink-the-rules-of-tipping-etiquette/

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Jennifer Klein joined us to talk music, Poway, Synanon and so much more.  We discussed her organic creation process and capturing her emotions in song.  Jennifer shared her experience making her first music video at her Poway home for her song “Lean into Joy”.  We also learned about her experience making the songs “So Good” about a special relationship, “Waste of Time” about feeling not appreciated, and “Passing You By” about cell phones and her children.  Jennifer also shared the thrill of doing a gig at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.

Then we dove deep into Jennifer’s childhood story as a member of the Synanon community.  This was a fascinating discussion of living in a commune, being exposed to Synanon’s therapy process called “The Game” and her experience as a child in a group that was considered highly controversial.  Jennifer discussed having her head shaved as a child and feeling very different around others when outside the commune.  In spite of some of the highly charged negative aspects of Synanon, Jennifer shared many positive experiences as a child in the community.

Jennifer Klein and I also discuss many other interesting people and places including Sinead O’Connor, Alanis Morissette, Encinitas, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Mello Yoga, Barbra Streisand, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Kacey Musgrave, Tom Petty, Beatles, Old Poway Park, Jewel, Interchange, Pacific Beach, Capri Blue, 4S Ranch, You are Truth, What if Anything was Possible?, Passing You By, Charles Dederich, Chuck Dederich, Synanon Game, Santa Monica, Petaluma, Marin County, Tomales Bay, Oakland, Doris Day, Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Poway is Up and Coming”, Half Moon Bay, Synamilk.

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Jennifer Klein Info:

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Jennifer Klein on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jennifer-klein/1448971389

Jennifer Klein on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwRiST58XKxZm4fo-9-PiQ

Referenced Article:

Synanon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synanon

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We break down the Democratic Presidential Debate on October 15, 2019 with a special spotlight on Elizabeth Warren.  In my opinion, Warren had a terrible night.  She was dishonest, deceptive and ungrateful.  This podcast covers wealth inequality, wealth taxes, morality, Medicare for All, opioids, automation, trade, Corporate America and so much more.

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DemDebate #Warren #Bernie #Tulsi #YangGang #Biden #Klobuchar #Beto #MayorPete

Kamala #TomSteyer #Booker #DemocraticSocialism #UBI #Syria #Turkey #Kurdistan

Rubio #SinglePayer #MedicareforAll #M4A #PublicOption #BigPharma #BigTech

Twitter #Trump #Capitalism #Socialism

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A Pleasant Valley Sunday in Poway? Not so for the Poway Protesters.  A very vibrant, positive group of political activists have been protesting against President Trump in Poway for 2.5 years and now the Pro Trump group has taken over the corner across the street. We decided to check in and see what was happening.

The activists demonstrate at the intersection of Twin Peaks Rd and Pomerado Rd every Sunday morning from 11am-12noon.  Zeke and I had a chance to visit with the them and we learned a great deal.  This podcast contains interviews with Kate Tilton on the Anti-Trump street corner and Russell Zimmera on the Pro-Trump street corner, as well as our initial expectations, observations on the scene and analysis after the fact.

If you have the chance, I encourage you to watch this on YouTube as we captured video footage of the protesters, their enthusiasm and their colorful flags and signs.  There was a tremendous amount of energy shown by the demonstrators and the people driving by at this very busy intersection.

This podcast has a whole lot of good, but we also share some of the bad and ugly that we witnessed… from people you may not expect.

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FreeSpeech #1A #FirstAmendment #Poway #Trump #Impeach #Pomerado #TwinPeaks

PowayUnderground

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The elections are rigged, broken, warped, distorted.  Pick your descriptor.  It is anything but a fair, open and democratic process.  Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard just called out the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for working in cahoots with the corporate media to game the system….  And he is 100% spot on.  We break down a long list of topics that showcase how the system is rigged including the Commission on Presidential Debates, voter registration suppression, cancelling primaries, the Electoral College, gerrymandering, superdelegates and Instant Run Off Voting.

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DemDebate #Tulsi #DNC #GOP #Election2020 #Trump #IRV

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References:

Tulsi Gabbard Threatening to Boycott Debates:  https://news.yahoo.com/gabbard-threatens-boycott-debate-alleges-140223733.html

Instant Run Off Voting:  http://instantrunoff.com/instant-runoff-home/

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A whirlwind 2-week trip that included themes of civil rights, liberty and equality. A journey taking in the sweet sounds of country music, blues, jazz and rock ‘n roll. A personal tour that experienced the expanse of Big Sky Country and the narrow alleys of Bourbon St.  Special people and places that connected us with family both today and yesteryear.  There was so much to share in our trip that touched on the themes we discuss frequently in this podcast including entrepreneurism, liberty, electric vehicles, ancestry and so much more.  I hope you enjoy Butte, Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans as much as we did.

So many topics and people were mentioned including Montana, Irish Immigrants, Ellis Island, Ancestry.com, Bozeman, Montana St., Montana Tech, continental divide, San Luis Obispo, Zillow, Airbnb, World Museum of Mining, William Andrews Clark, Copper King Mansion, Butte Archives, Lady of the Rockies, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, sales tax, Sylvan Park, Old Town Trolley, Music City, Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, ASCAP, BMI, Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, Parthenon, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Anna Vaus, Steve Vaus, Poway, Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Belle Meade Plantation, Radnor Lake, Pete Neild, Bowling Green, Corvette, Brendan O’Mahony, Jack Daniels, Overton Park, Mississippi River, National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, Slavery, Tobacco, Cotton, abolitionism, Underground Railroad, Dred Scott, John Brown, Civil War, Separate but Equal, Jim Crow, KKK, Rosa Parks, Brown vs Board of Education, I Have a Dream, Selma, Malcolm X, Voting Rights, Black Power, Barack Obama, Declaration of Independence, Central BBQ, Graceland, Jungle Room, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, BB King, Sun Studio, U2, Def Leppard, John Mellencamp, Chris Isaak, Ike Turner, Rocket 88, Sam Phillips, San Marcos, Peabody Ducks, Memphis Pyramid, BassProShops Vicksburg, Civil War, Garden District, Shotgun Shack, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Commander’s Palace, Magazine Street, French Quarter, Carousel Bar, gasoline, electric vehicle charging.

JohnRileyProject #AllMenareCreatedEqual #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #MusicCity #Butte #Nashville #Memphis #NewOrleans

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Referenced Articles:

Ike Tour Passing Away in San Marcos CA: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-ike-turner-dies-in-his-san-marcos-home-2007dec13-story.html

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Our favorite sports analyst, David Leland, joined me to break down the San Diego Padres 2019 season.  We discuss the manager vacancy and candidates we’d like to see get the gig.  Then we break down the entire roster, discuss player performance, propose a variety of trades and project what the line up and pitching rotation looks like for 2020.  We also touch on the new #BringBacktheBrown uniforms, the front office, Aztec football and much more.

So many topics and people were mentioned including Andy Green, Joe Maddon, Buck Showalter, Mike Scioscia, Carlos Beltran, Moises Alou, Brad Ausmus, Joe Girardi, Phil Nevin, Reno Aces,  Ron Washington, Rod Barajas, Dave Roberts, Austin Hedges, Francisco Mejia, Austin Allen, Luis Torrens, Luis Campusano, Eric Hosmer, Luis Urias, Ty France, Greg Garcia, Ian Kinsler, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Seth Mejias-Brean, CJ Abrams, Xavier Edwards, Owen Miller, Wil Myers, Manuel Margot, Hunter Renfroe, Nick Martini, Travis Jankowski, Josh Naylor, Franmil Reyes, Taylor Trammel, Mookie Betts, JD Martinez, Andrew Benintendi, Rick Porcello, Chris Sale, David Price, Jake Peavy, Mitch Moreland, Mat Latos, Josh Bell, Starling Marte, Joey Votto, Freddie Freeman, Paul Goldschmidt, Pete Alonso, Brandon Belt, Chris Paddack, Dinelson Lamet, Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer, Robbie Erlin, Nick Margevicius, Cal Quantrill, Garrett Richards, Logan Allen, Kirby Yates, Andres Munoz, Michel Baez, Pedro Avila, David Bednar, Luis Perdomo, Craig Stammen, Matt Strahm, Eric Yardley, Glenn Hoffman, Darren Balsley, Skip Schumaker, Ron Fowler, Mike Dee, AJ Preller, Sergio Romo, Stephen Strassberg, Mike Soroka, Bruce Bochy, Jack McKeon, Bud Black, Don Welke.

JohnRileyProject

Padres #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #AztecforLife

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David Leland Info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveySports98

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdfanscentral/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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The California state government has radically changed the rules of the gig economy.  Definitions of contractors and employees have changed, supposedly to offer benefits to the worker.  But really, who wins?  We follow the money and look at the entities that financially win with this legislation.  But more importantly, we explore the idea of entrepreneurism and discuss all of the benefits of self-employment.  We get into the business model of Uber, Lyft and other ride sharing and transportation innovators.

Then we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the John Riley Project.  We talk about our previous guests including politicians, entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, coaches and community activists.  I also share the many benefits we are working to offer our audience and the incredible fulfillment I am getting myself.

We also touched on so many topics and people including 9/11 stories, Costa Rica, Mexico City, Tijuana, JFK, Bodie, Ghost Town, Reno, National Car Museum, Harrah’s, Gavin Newsom, Butte, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Hwy 395, Lawn Love, GoShare, Veyo, HireAHelper, Ancestry, Dave Rubin, Poway, PUSD, Poway Unified School District, Gene Simmons, KISS, Ginger Couvrette, Kim Garnier, Teresa Norwood, Charles Sellers, Brian Edmonston, Emily Johnson, Yuri Bohlen, Steve Vaus, Dave Grosch, Jon Ryan, Pete Neild, John Carson, John Mullin, Caylin Frank, Tony Russo, Steve Dow, Jessica Johnson, Mike Ryan, Michael Gaulden, Caleb Allen, Rory Herrmann, David Leland, John Maffei, Stephen Albert, Abigail Albert, Mathew B. Mitchell, Gaby Dow, Chris Olps, Bob Pasela, Sabuku Sushi, Creating First Impressions, DoorDash

JohnRileyProject

GigEconomy #AB5 #1YearAnniversary #Entrepreneurism

Life #Liberty

PursuitofHappiness #FreeTrade

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Supporting Articles:

San Diego Tech Companies Impacted by New Law

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/story/2019-09-11/forget-uber-and-lyft-gig-economy-bill-will-rattle-several-san-diego-startups

Opinions of Self Employed – Why Is Gig Economy Portrayed So Badly?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonconstable/2018/02/27/why-is-the-gig-economy-portrayed-so-badly/#1f21c4771965

San Diego County Unemployment Rate https://www.kpbs.org/news/2019/aug/16/county-unemployment-ticks-up-in-june/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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We explore the history of San Diego housing development over the course of the last 40 years and how we ended up in this housing crisis.  It was interesting to retrace our memories of development in the 70s, 80s and 90s as communities in Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Scripps Ranch and Carmel Valley were developed.  We then get into the idea of working from anywhere where you can use technology to work remotely 100% of the time.  We discuss a variety of different scenarios, the positive impact on our freeways and climate, the economic benefit to companies and the financial and lifestyle rewards for employees.  I also share highlights of my recent Facebook marketing campaign to grow the podcast audience.

We also touched on so many topics and people including Labor Day, recycling, Butte, Montana, mining, ancestry, DNA test, County Cork, Munster, Ireland, immigration, walls, George Chamberlin, Poway Chamber, San Diego North Chamber, San Diego State, Aztecs, David Leland, Weber St, protesters, progressives, MAGA, Trump, Twin Peaks, Pomerado, Steve Vaus, KUSI, Poway Parade, Poway, pooper scoopers, Dave Rubin, Rubin Report, UCSD, La Jolla, UTC, Genesee Highlands, Clairemont, Canyonside Fields, Black Mountain Rd, Mira Mesa Blvd, Camino Ruiz, NIMBY, regulation, zoning, Poway Rd., Stoneridge, Granny Flats, SANDAG, EVs, mass transit, Google Hangouts, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Fortran 77, minimum wage, climate change.

JohnRileyProject

HousingCrisis #WorkfromHome #LaptopLifestyle #WorkAnywhere

Life #Liberty

PursuitofHappiness #FreeSpeech #FreeTrade

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Supporting Articles:

How did San Diego Housing become so Dire? https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/land-use/how-san-diegos-housing-shortage-became-so-dire/

Work from Anywhere

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2019-08-30/work-from-anywhere-model-works

Kent Stuver – Internet Marketing Consultant – Work from Anywhere Example

https://twitter.com/kentstuver/status/1166647919631581185/photo/1

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Chick-fil-A had their grand opening in Poway and the city is buzzing.  People love CFA’s chicken.  Powegians have a new restaurant to enjoy.  There are smiling faces and neighbors meeting neighbors at the big event in town.  City leaders are there to share the event and get a photo op, but are they unknowingly promoting CFA?  What exactly should be the role of local government when it comes to managing the local economy?  Which businesses should the city promote, push aside or make illegal?  We discuss these issues plus also get into the political issues that always revolve around Chick-fil-A and the religious activism of their ownership.

Then we discuss a Trump 2020 No More Bullshit flag proudly hoisted on a person’s property in town.  This gets us into issues about free speech, property rights, sign ordinances and the inconsistency of city officials in terms of how they manage free expression.

We conclude with Trump’s recent “ordering” of businesses to do business with alternatives to China.  This leads us into a discussion of the trade war, TPP and much more.

We also touched on so many topics and people including Smoot Hawley, HOV, EV, Padres, Pete Neild, Mike Polite, North Star, First 100 Campout, Steve Vaus, Republican, gay rights, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Poway, cronyism, marijuana, regulations, central planning, Ray Kroc, Phil Spear, Hamburger Factory, McDonald’s, climate change, property rights, sign ordinance, trade war, international emergency powers act, TPP, trans pacific partnership, blue collar, swing stages, Midwest, China, nationalism, protectionism, Japan, Wharton, trade deficit, automation, Great Depression, Ferris Buehler, Ben Stein, S. Truett Cathy

JohnRileyProject

Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #ChickfilA #Trump #FreeSpeech #FreeTrade

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Supporting Articles:

Trump ordering companies to find alternatives to Chinahttps://apnews.com/be18b8619cde4658a418dda4f416968a

City of Poway Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cityofpoway/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Interested in ordering that custom car of your dreams?  We learn the hidden secrets and what happens behind the curtain when you place a custom car order with a dealership. Corvette enthusiast, Pete Neild, and San Diego’s favorite car guy, Mike Polite, joined us in this fascinating conversation which covered so much detail of the process of how the dealerships work and how the manufacturer does business.  Here in Southern California people’s identities are often tied to the car they drive.  Driving the car they love is one way people express their pursuit of happiness.

We also touched on so many topics and people including General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Corvette, Autobahn, Stuttgart, Germany, Bowling Green, Kentucky, AMG, supply chain, constraints, G 550, AMG G 63, G Wagon, Herbert Haemmer, sun roof, night roof, Corvette Happiness, Black Rose, Hyundai, Kona, driving on sunshine, solar panels.

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Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #allocation

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Mike Polite Info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeardyBowtie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/securethekeys_/

Herbert Haemmer Website:  http://www.mbeuropeandelivery.com/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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David Leland joined me to break down the San Diego State Aztecs 2019 football season.  We take a close look at Rocky Long’s squad, go through the schedule and predict the outcome of each game.  We also highlight many of the Aztecs including Kyrie Woods, Matt Araiza, Mark Salazar, JR Justice, Darren Hall, Juwan Washington, Ryan Agnew, Carson Baker, TJ Sullivan.

David also shares stories of watching some of these players in Palomar League play at Poway and Rancho Bernardo High Schools.

We also touched on so many topics and people including Mt. Carmel High School, Helix High School, June Jones, Josh Allen, Reggie Bush, Tate Martell, Miami Hurricanes, Jaren Williams, Josh Davis, Donnel Pumphrey, Rashaad Penny, Ronnie Hillman, daylight savings time, Adam Muema, and various new sports stadiums around America.

JohnRileyProject

Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #AztecforLife

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David Leland Info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveySports98

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdfanscentral/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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A Half Billion Dollar Poway School Bond and Santee’s efforts to make Granny Flats easier and less expensive to build are the topics in episode #71 of the John Riley Project.

What?  Another huge school bond in Poway?  We discuss the recent survey to Poway Unified parents testing their interest in a new school bond.  We also get into innovative strategies of financing schools to save taxpayer dollars and help save money to use for capital improvement projects without going to the voters for more bonds.  Then we discuss Santee’s efforts to encourage homeowners to build more granny flats in order to provide more housing opportunities and partly address the current housing crisis.

We also touched on so many topics and people including John Collins, Marian Kim Phelps, Billion Dollar Bond, Madam Secretary, Tea Leoni, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Albert Einstein, outsourcing, middle college, Khan Academy, Capital Appreciation Bonds, capital expenses, Poway, Santee, integrity, Prop 13, Kevin Faulconer, San Diego, teacher unions.

JohnRileyProject

Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #Santee #Poway #HousingCrisis #SchoolBonds

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Supporting Articles:

Granny Flats Fees Reduced in Santee: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2019-08-22/santee-waiving-some-costs-to-encourage-more-granny-flats

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this podcast we look at three hot topics in San Diego County: San Diego Climate Change/Green Energy, Oceanside Housing and the San Diego County Republican Party.

We start by examining the City of San Diego’s “Climate Change Demonstration Project” to put solar panels, temperature controls and lighting reduction monitors in 3 of their libraries as a showcase of using sustainable energy technology to achieve a net-zero energy usage.  Then we jump into the City of Oceanside’s heated discussion about transforming tomato farms into a commercial-residential-agriculture hybrid community.  Finally, we conclude by highlighting the San Diego County Republican Party’s new website www.sandiegonewsdesk.com and their efforts to produce right wing news content to influence voters and compete with left leaning mainstream media.

We also touched on so many topics and people including EV charging stations, solar batteries, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, San Ysidro, Point Loma, Serra Mesa, Southeastern San Diego, California Energy Commission, City Energy Conservation Fund, San Diego Libraries, Jason Mraz, North River Farms, Arrowood Golf Course, Integral Communities, Farm at Stoneridge, Poway, NIMBYism, property rights, homelessness, housing crisis, Tony Krvaric, TJ Zane, Sweetwater School District, Poway Unified School District, Todd Gloria, Duncan Hunter, San Diego Union Tribune, George Orwell, Oscar Wilde, Christopher Hitchens, Steve Vaus, Jimmy Carter, deregulation, beer industry, Ronald Reagan.

JohnRileyProject

Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #San Diego #Oceanside #Poway #ClimateChange

SolarEnergy #HousingCrisis #GOP

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Supporting Articles:

Three San Diego library branches chosen for climate change ‘demonstration project’ - San Diego Union Tribunehttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/san-diego/story/2019-08-21/three-san-diego-library-branches-chosen-for-climate-change-demonstration-project

City of San Diego Budget – Library Energy on page #369

https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/fy19ab_v2library.pdf

Oceanside Housing Project - Jason Mraz

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/jason-mraz-oceanside-north-river-farms-development/173518/

San Diego News Desk: San Diego GOP Propaganda Tool

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2019-08-20/republican-party-of-san-diego-county-launches-news-website-for-political-purposes

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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San Diego Sports Super Fan, David Leland, joined us for an amazing conversation about the teams and personalities in our local sports community.  Leland, a Poway resident with a strong social media presence, combined incredible recall of statistics with insightful sports commentary during our conversation.

We had a great time talking about the problems facing the Padres, whether manager Andy Green should get fired, defensive shifts and the trade of Franmil Reyes.  We put Leland into the drivers’ seat. As both manager and GM of the Padres and he broke down the moves he would make to improve the team’s performance. David shared his recent experiences visiting Coors Field in Denver and legendary Wrigley Field in Chicago.  We also discussed Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium (both new and old), Citi Field in New York and much more.

Then we got into the San Diego Chargers, their move from San Diego, and the motivations and tactics of Dean Spanos during the process.  We also touched on San Diego State Aztecs football and their upcoming season starting in a few weeks.

We touched on so many topics and people including Eric Hosmer, Manny Machado, Luis Urias, Fernando Tatis Jr, Ian Kinsler, Franmil Reyes, Wil Myers, Josh Naylor, Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot, Francisco Mejia, Austin Hedges, Mackenzie Gore, Luis Patino, David Weathers, Phillip Rivers, Mark Fabiani, Melvin Gordon, Stan Kroenke.

David will definitely be back on the podcast to talk sports as we approach big events and break down amazing performances. 

JohnRileyProject #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #Padres #Chargers #Aztecs #DavidLeland

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David Leland Info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveySports98

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdfanscentral/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Rancho Bernardo author, citizen and independent voter, Steve Dow, joined us to discuss his new book: 15 Reasons People Voted for Trump in 2016 and Why These Don’t Apply in 2020.

We traced his roots growing up in New Jersey, reliving the 1985 Villanova Wildcats NCAA victory over Georgetown, and his degree in civil engineering and minor in peace & justice. Then we got into his career, meeting his wife Gaby Dow (a previous guest on the John Riley Project), building a family and being a father and role model for his children.

Then we get into his book, his pent-up need to express himself and the free-flowing stream of consciousness as he wrote the book.  Steve shared a few of the “reasons” in his book and we take time to explore those Trump topics and enjoy adventures on a variety of tangents.

I was given a copy of the book in advance and I found Steve’s presentation to be rational, transparent (Steve will share his biases where they exist), often balanced and supported by well respected sources. It is my opinion that even the strongest Trump supporters will likely agree with many of Dow’s 15 reasons listed in his table of contents, even if they disagree with him on his presentation.

We get into so many topics including solar energy, Carlsbad desalination plant, water resources, farming, artificial intelligence, Andrew Yang, Trump golfing, Obama golfing, tribalism, identity politics, Republican Party, Democratic Party, separation of powers, Hitler, fake news, Denmark, Norway, superhero, banana republics, alternative facts, El Paso, individual rights, MAGA hat, freedom of speech, impeachment, narcissism, robotics, Mad Max, Godfather, root cause analysis, George Orwell, dystopia, Bernie Sanders.

JohnRileyProject #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #Trump #15Reasons #OnlyICanFixIt #SteveDow

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Steve Dow Info:

15 Reasons People Voted for Trump in 2016 at Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Reasons-people-voted-Trump-2016/dp/1733251022

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Reverend Doctors Stephen and Abigail Albert joined us to discuss Interfaith Awareness Week here in San Diego County August 11 thru the 18th.  During our conversation we shared stories and experiences of people of different faiths coming together and learning from one another.

We talk about Steve’s Interfaith Manual where he documents 40 different topics, such as violence and love, and then breaks down the perspective of 12 different faiths on each topic.  His discovery, which served as his dissertation project, is that people of all faiths share so many core values and common experiences.

Abigail shared stories about her efforts to bring Interfaith into the education community.  She shared a special story about a Poway High School student and his efforts to help better educate students of all faiths.  Abigail also discussed some of her efforts to try to introduce Interfaith into Poway Unified School District’s events and/or curriculum.

During our discussion we talk extensively about educating people on the other religions in their community.  It is this effort of education, and in particular breaking down the hate and fear, that helps build stronger communities and greater tolerance.  We shared stories about their efforts creating field trips where people of different faiths can learn about other faiths, learn about their customs and be welcomed as a guest in their places of worship.

We touched on a variety current events, in particular the Poway Chabad shooting, and how this idea of breaking down fear can help our society and work towards preventing hate crimes.  We also discussed their efforts in helping Poway heal after the shooting including their coordination of community vigils.

We also discuss many other people and topics including Poway Mayor Steve Vaus, World Interfaith Network, India, Scotland, Ethiopia, UC San Diego, Freedom of Religion, Golden Rule, Platinum Rule, Poway City Council, Poway Sheriff, Rick Love, bullying, religion in schools, racism, Imam Ahmed, Usama Shami.

JohnRileyProject #Liberty #Interfaith #BreakingDownTheFear

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Poway Interfaith Info:

Poway Interfaith Team: http://powayinterfaithteam.com/

point@powayinterfaithteam.com

World Interfaith Network: https://world-interfaith.com/

Interfaith Awareness Week (KUSI Interview): https://www.kusi.com/interfaith-awareness-week-happening-in-san-diego-county-from-august-11-to-august-18th/

Interfaith Awareness Week – Event Schedule: https://sandiegointerfaith.org/events-2/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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The Trump response in the aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton shootings was about condolences, condemnation of hate and offering proposals to prevent these incidents from occurring again.  But does the Trump response and his recommended policies actually make a difference?  Do Trump's recommendations violate our civil liberties?  How does his condemnation of hate match up with his rhetoric at campaign rallies?

We speak about the San Diego Padres rough second half and the future of Andy Green.  We also congratulate Darren Smith, Marty Caswell and Jordan Carruth on their new sports talk gig at XTRA 1360.

Then we take an early look at the San Diego County Supervisors District 2 race and Poway’s Mayor Steve Vaus.  We discuss the money flowing into the Vaus campaign and more broadly in all of the supervisor races.  We also make note of Rancho Bernardo resident Carl DeMaio entering the congressional race to face off with Duncan Hunter Jr and a variety of other candidates.

We also discuss various other issues and people including Mike Pence, El Paso, Dayton, Toledo, mental health, video games, red flag laws, Bill of Rights, death penalty, free speech, Neil deGrasse Tyson, handgun homicides, war on drugs, suicide, Poway High School, Joel Anderson, Poway City Council, Poway School Board, Poway Unified School District, Dianne Jacob, Bill Wells, Matt Rahn, Sam Abed, Larry Wilske, Ammar Campa-Najjar, Pomerado Rd, Ted Williams Parkway, DUI checkpoint, Ray Chavez, Pearl Harbor, Scott Peters, Cliff Branch, Oakland Raiders, Ken Stabler, Dave Casper, Fred Biletnikoff, Marc Van Eeghan.

JohnRileyProject #Liberty #XTRA1360 #DarrenSmithShow #SteveVaus #CivilLiberties #ElPaso #Dayton

Closing Quote:

Nobel laureate Toni Morrison:

"You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down."

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Supporting Articles:

Ray Chavez Poway Post Office

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/post-office-in-poway-to-be-named-after-pearl-harbor-survivor

Carl DeMaio Running for Congress (again)

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-08-05/demaio-running-for-hunters-congressional-seat

Nearly $1.5M raised across all Supervisor races

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2019-08-02/nearly-1-5-million-has-already-poured-into-2020-san-diego-county-supervisors-raceshttps://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/politics/money-san-diego-politics-report/

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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We take a long look at the tragedies in El Paso and Dayton where 29 people lost their life.  We explore how a flawed philosophy of collectivism and nihilism plays a huge role in these terrible events in El Paso and Dayton.  I spend a great deal of time showcasing how leadership matters, yet sadly we have a president that uses rhetoric that inspires these hate crimes.  Then we discuss ways to impact positive change including embracing self-ownership, self-love and respect for the individual rights of others.  We explore how collectivism fosters hateful behavior and how individualism leads to better outcomes.  We also take a look at the War on Drugs and how that plays a key role in the number of cases of gun violence in America.

Then we get into President Trump and the fierce loyalty he has from his supporters.  Often evidence is ignored, truth does not matter and actual facts are dismissed.  We explore the topics of the First Amendment and the Trade War as examples of how this plays out.  This magnetic loyalty that Trump has with his supporters is real.  He will be a difficult candidate to defeat in 2020.

We also discuss various other issues and people including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., San Diego Padres, Francisco Mejia, Kirby Yates, Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Sports Curse, Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, Luis Urias, Postal Annex, Poway, MAGA, Donald J. Boudreaux, George Mason University, Mercatus Center, tariffs, cronyism, free trade, Trans Pacific Partnership, TPP, Scott Adams, and Dilbert.

ElPasoStrong, #DaytonStrong, #JohnRileyProject

LiveYourLife #LoveYourLife #Individualism

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Supporting Articles:

Trump Wants to Block Freedom of Religion

**http://www.politico.com/story/2015/11/trump-close-mosques-216008

Trump Wants to Block Freedom of Speech

https://money.cnn.com/2015/12/08/technology/donald-trump-internet/

Trump Wants to Block Freedom of the Press

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-threatens-to-weaken-first-amendment-protections-for-reporters

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this Self Improvement episode, we break down 8 strategies you can put forth to improve your health.  Many of the themes discussed include valuing your own life, setting boundaries, letting go, and acceptance.  We talk plenty about taking care of yourself first, so you can then take care of other people.  I share my own struggles on each issue and offer up a variety of success stories and personal failures.

I also talk about the purpose of the John Riley Project podcast and what I am trying to accomplish.  Ultimately it is about making an impact in the world around me.  But where can we make the most impact?  In politics, culture or in our own life?  We also have some fun discussing Yacht Rock.  We break down the financial struggles of the Oceanside school district and we explore the recent news on the record median home prices in San Diego County.

We also discuss various other issues and people including Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Pablo Cruise, Todd Rundgren, Toto, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Lionel Ritchie, Michael McDonald, Sirius XM, charter schools, Poway Unified School District, South Park, Flagstaff, Palos Park, Smyrna, Poway, culture, self-esteem, prospect scoring, diet, loving yourself, Arthur C. Brooks, American Enterprise Institute, AEI, Democratic Debates, health.

BeBetter, #BeBraver, #JohnRileyProject #LiveYourLife #Health

Closing Quote:

“Freedom comes when you learn to let go, creation comes when you learn to say no.” – Madonna

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Supporting Articles:

Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/work-peak-professional-decline/590650/

Yacht Rock: cheesy but magical

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2019-07-26/column-what-is-yacht-rock-its-the-sound-of-your-summer-getting-better

Oceanside school district near insolvency

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/2019-07-26/oceanside-schools-face-fiscal-crisis-ousd-deficit-insolvency

San Diego County Median Home Price $590K

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/real-estate/story/2019-07-26/san-diego-home-price-hits-all-time-high-590k

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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We break down the "Send Her Back" chant, Trump’s tweets that stoke division and fear and explore this topic more broadly within the context of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  We also get in to the political style of The Squad, a delicatessen that is trying to capitalize on the Send Her Back rhetoric and the “Move to Somalia!” retort by many progressives.

Then we dive deep into the topic of the Death Penalty as it re-emerges on the national stage.  We look to the morality (or immorality) of the policy, the hypocrisy, the costs, the deterrence effect,  biblical claims of righteousness and government’s true purpose in securing individual rights.

We also discuss various other issues and people including Robert Mueller, Nancy Pelosi, Art Bell, Gordon-Michael Scallion, Kingdom of Nye, Pahrump, Area 51, Loch Ness, Nessy, Kabuki Theater,  Ilhan Omar, AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Bernie Sanders, Ron Paul, minimum wage, birtherism, Low Energy Jeb, Crooked Hillary, Lyin’ Ted, Li’l Mario, Justin Amash, Greensville, John Canesa, Canesa’s Brooklyn Heroes, free markets, low regulations, low taxes, individual liberty, Somalia, Win-Win, Win-Lose, Old Testament, New Testament, Eye for an Eye, Turn the Other Cheek, Love Thy Neighbor, Forgiveness, Poway, birtherism, birth right citizenship.

Closing Quotes:

Tribalism is a product of fear, and fear is the dominant emotion of any person, culture or society that rejects...reason. - Ayn Rand

The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody has decided not to see. – Ayn Rand

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Supporting Articles:

Deli owner under fire for offering free side dish to anyone who says 'send her back' while ordering

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/deli-owner-under-fire-for-offering-free-side-dish-to-anyone-who-says-send-her-back-while-ordering-205354560.html

Federal Government To Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly 20-Year Hiatus

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/25/745223284/federal-government-to-resume-capital-punishment-after-nearly-20-year-hiatus

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this episode we discuss issues of Property Rights and Equality Under the Law within the context of recent policy proposals from the Poway City Council. 

In the aftermath of the Poway Chabad Shooting, Mayor Steve Vaus has proposed a revision to the city code to give Places of Worship a waiver so they do not have to come before the City Council to ask for a variance to build a wall or a fence above the 6 ft limit.  This ultimately will give people greater security so they can pray without fear.  But is this a case of expanding property rights for some and not for others?  Should all property owners be treated equally under the law?  How is this consistent with Mayor Vaus’ desire to “Get Government Out of the Way”?

In the other issue we revisit the topic of Granny Flats in Poway to partly help relieve pressure in our current housing crisis.  We learn the city is still exploring the idea, but they are considering proposals that set up a business partnership between the city and the property owner including the city extending loans to property owners and participating in a revenue share agreement on rental income.  How is this consistent with Mayor Vaus’ desire to “Get Government Out of the Way”?  Are there better ways to embrace the idea of Granny Flats while respecting property rights and individual liberty?

We also discuss various other issues and people including the Burlingame Little League, Poway National Little League, Jon Canavan, Ancestry.com, University of New Mexico, California Missions, Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations, Hyundai, San Jose, El Super Burrito, Millbrae, San Rafael, Ross, San Buenaventura Mission, Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

Closing Quotes:

“Ultimately property rights and human rights are the same thing”

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Supporting Articles:

City of Poway proposes changes to enhance security at places of worship

https://www.kusi.com/city-of-poway-proposes-changes-to-enhance-security-at-places-of-worship/

Council maintaining interest in granny flat proposal

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-07-17/council-maintaining-interest-in-granny-flat-proposal

Survey: Poway among safest small cities in U.S.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-07-19/survey-poway-among-safety-small-cities-in-u-s

Jon Canavan appointed Poway fire chief

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/jon-canavan-appointed-poway-fire-chief

John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this episode we cover The Declaration of Independence, Justin Amash’s own declaration of independence from the Republican Party and News & Notes in DC and here in Poway.

We start off with Congressman Justin Amash (I-MI) and his statement of leaving the GOP.  Or, did the GOP actually leave Amash?  We get into Amash’s record as a bold, principled and transparent congressman and a staunch defender of the Constitution and individual rights.  We explore Amash’s criticism of the GOP and the Rep/Dem duopoly.  We discuss Amash’s brand as a fiscally conservative, free market, small government, Bill of Rights, non-interventionist, economic freedom, individual liberty representative and how the GOP has largely abandoned those values.

Then we take a close look of the Declaration of Independence and it’s moral and historical significance.  We pay close attention to the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence, particularly our inalienable or unalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness and why this serves as a higher purpose for this podcast.

We also discuss various other issues and people including the Age of Enlightenment, John Locke, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., slavery, women’s suffrage, civil rights, Donald Trump, Lee Iacocca, Ford, Chrysler, Fortran 77, Poway Unified School District, Frederica Wilson, Free Speech, Trump Parade, Concentration camps, immigration, reproductive health, rule of law, Diplomat Barbie, Ivanka Trump and Ron Paul.

Closing Quotes:

“I follow a set of principles; I follow the Constitution. And that's what I base my votes on. Limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty.” - Congressman Justin Amash

"As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the July 4th holiday we should remember that we are not celebrating the state, but rather commemorating an act of secession from an oppressive government." -  Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul

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Washington Post Op-Ed with Justin Amash’s Statement: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/justin-amash-our-politics-is-in-a-partisan-death-spiral-thats-why-im-leaving-the-gop/2019/07/04/afbe0480-9e3d-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html?utm_term=.05cac545e399

John Riley Project Info:

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We break down the first round of Democratic Debate including the candidates, the issues and the debate format.  Who has the presidential gravitas?  Who is likable?  Who delivered on their brand image?  Who had a necessary grasp of the policies?

I give each candidate a grade based on how well they performed on stage in the Democratic Debate.  My grades address their energy, likability and command on stage.  I didn’t grade them as I like them.  If I did, they would all be begging me to grade them on a curve!

I also share my own opinions on the candidates and the issues.  I express my concern of their heavy-handed policies, many of which actually damage their own stated higher purpose of democracy.  I also reflect on many of their policies in the context of our inalienable right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

We cover a wide range of issues in the Democratic Debate including long form discussions, arbitrary state power, constitutional governance, foreign policy, education, immigration, reproductive rights, prescription drug pricing, Big Lebowski, shrinking middle class, Afghanistan War, breaking up corporations, social democracy, The View, climate change, Amazon, corporate taxes, working class, hot mics, college affordability, college debt, free markets, tariffs, tax policy, Christianity, racial equality, democratic socialism, medicare, healthcare, inalienable rights, stagnant wages, Wall St, gun control, public option, Barack Obama, moderates, candidate appearance, politician uniforms, Kaiser Permanente, MSNBC, Ronald Reagan, Walter Mondale, #YangGang, #DemDebate, #DemDebates, #2020election, #ShePersisted, #beto, #MayorPete, #BlueWave, #Bernie, #FeeltheBern, #Booker, #UncleJoe, #biden, #elizabethwarren, #Kamala .

We discuss each candidate including Julian Castro, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Tulsi Gabbard, Bill DeBlasio, Kamala Harris, Pete Butigieg, Bernie Sanders, Kirstin Gillibrand, Eric Swalwell, Michael Bennet, Marianne Williamson, Joe Biden, John Hickenlooper, Andrew Yang, John Delaney, Jay Inslee, Cory Booker, Beto O’Rourke and Tim Ryan.

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John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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I love debate night!  We break down all 20 Presidential Candidates in the Democratic Debates the next 2 nights this week.  I share my top of mind thoughts on each candidate, their policies and profile.  I discuss what I am looking for in the Democratic Debates each night: likeability, brand identity, positioning, leadership qualities and calmness under pressure.  We talk about the format of 10 candidates in 2 hours with short soundbites vs the long form conversations we had with candidates here on the John Riley Project.

Here is the list of POTUS candidates participating in the Democratic Debates in alphabetic order:

Michael Bennett, Senator from Colorado, former superintendent of Denver schoolsJoe Biden, 7 term senator from Delaware, VP for ObamaCory Booker, Senator from NJ, former mayor of NewarkPete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Afghan War veteranJulian Castro, former mayor of San Antonio, former HUD secretaryBill DeBlasio, Mayor of NYCJohn Delaney, former congressman from MD, entrepreneurTulsi Gabbard, former congressman from Hawaii, Iraq veteranKirstin Gillibrand, NY senator, former congressmanKamala Harris, CA Senator, former prosecutor, AGJohn Hickenlooper, Colorado Governor, former geologist, former brew pub owner, former Mayor of DenverJay Inslee, Governor of WashingtonAmy Klobuchar, Senator from MN, former corporate lawyerBeto O’Rourke, former Congressman, former Senate candidate in TXTim Ryan, former Congressman from OhioBernie Sanders, VT senatorEric Swallwell, Congressman from CA (Fremont, Hayward, Pleasanton, Livermore)Elizabeth Warren, Senator from MA, helped create Consumer Financial Protection BureauMarianne Williamson, Oprah’s spiritual advisorAndrew Yang, entrepreneur 

I also share my thoughts on the crisis at the US-Mexico border, reparations, tax on the super rich, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Poor and Huddled Masses, Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Inalienable Rights, Iran, Congressman Duncan Hunter Jr., ranked choice voting, lowering voting age, open borders, DREAM act, NCAA, mass incarceration, criminal justice, war on drugs, #CancelStudentDebt, free college tuition, single payer health care, rust belt, manufacturing, trade policy, climate change, InterFaith, Deadwood, 1994 crime bill, Iraq War, Walter Mondale, Mike Dukakis, Justin Amash, Donald Trump, Bill Weld, Padres, Baltimore, Manny Machado, Espola Rd, Universal Basic Income

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Jessica Johnson joined us to talk about her new book, Abandoned San Diego, that documents hidden treasures found in secret locations around San Diego that walk us through history, culture and nature.

It was wonderful to discuss so many of the special locations and landmarks in Jessica’s book and her website: www.hiddensandiego.net.  We talked about gold mines, haunted houses, secret caves, hidden waterfalls, partially built castles, graveyards, 19th century homes and so much more.

But for me the greatest part of the conversation was Jessica’s higher purpose of helping adults rediscover their inner child as they relearn the ideas of exploration and play.  It’s this sense of adventure that can help bring people from an overly structured, corporate life or from a dark, depressed place to find those special moments of freedom, enlightenment and joy.

We covered many other topics and people including the Whaley House, Sunset Cliffs, Spalding Park, Lake Wohlford, Poway Historical Society, Mary Shepardson, Big Stone Lodge, Old Pomerado Road,  Poway Stage Coach Stop, supernatural experiences, California Missions, Pala Mission, Castle Rock, Escondido, San Diego Historical Society, Old Town, ghost hunters, Jay Leno, empty nesters, happiness, doing what you love, teaching, art and Kate Sessions.

Jessica Johnson won the prestigious Town Crier Award from the San Diego SOHO (Save Our Heritage Organization) for raising historic preservation awareness with her Abandoned San Diego book, Hidden San Diego website, and popular social media pages, which aim to interest young and active generations in exploring local historic sites and preserving them.

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Jessica Johnson Info:

Hidden San Diego:  https://hiddensandiego.net/Abandoned San Diego:  https://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-San-Diego-Jessica-Johnson/dp/1634991044/ref=sr_1_1Hidden California: https://hiddenca.com/San Diego Union Tribune/Pomerado News article:  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-06-19/poway-resident-publishes-book-on-abandoned-locations-in-san-diegoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddensandiego/

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Before we get into the topic of entrepreneurism, we start off our podcast talking about Poway News including Anna Vaus making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry, the City of Poway’s tight budget, Poway Unified School District’s continued financial irresponsibility and unwillingness to heed good advice.  We explore the Democratic Presidential race and the upcoming debates.  We talk about the recent Padres surge.  We tip a hat to two Pirates: Poway High grad Kevin Newman, and Grossmont High grad Joe Musgrove, and his Poway pitching coach Dominick Johnson.  I share my thoughts on the NBA Draft and talk about my new streaming interest Deadwood.

Then we get into the idea of entrepreneurism as an option for young people.  It doesn’t always need to be about finding a job you hate for a low wage.  It can instead be about doing work you enjoy, building important career skills, making more money than you thought was possible and having control over your schedule.

We also talk about Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Hertz, Poway Road, Prefumo Canyon Rd, Airbnb, paralysis analysis, overthinking, Poway Performing Arts Center, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Andrew Yang, #YangGang, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Franmil Reyes, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Eric Lauer, Logan Allen, Eric Hosmer, Kirby Yates, Joey Lucchesi, Chris Paddack, Jalen McDaniels, Zylan Cheatham, Aztecs, Amazon Prime, UltimateGuy.com, minimum wage, gig economy, internships, dream job, occupational licensing, Connor Boyack, P. Diddy, L. Tom Perry, Libertas Institute and The Tuttle Twins.

Closing quote from Connor Boyack retweeting a rapper quoting an apostle: “One of the greatest weaknesses in most of us is our lack of faith in ourselves.”

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John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Imagine if everyone got a check each month from the government for $1,000.  We break down the topic of Universal Basic Income (UBI).  We look at the history, the morality, the rationale, the assumptions, the funding sources, the politics and the objectives of the initiative.  How does Universal Basic Income play a role in the discussions of minimum wage, living wage, poverty and incentives to work?

Of course, we can’t discuss Universal Basic Income without discussing the candidacy of Andrew Yang.  UBI is his signature issue and he justifies it based on the evolution of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics on the economy.  But where does this money come from?  Are Yang’s assumptions legitimate?  Could his policy have good intentions but ultimately be immoral?

We get into a few more topics including family history research.  I also discuss one of my personal objectives to

BeBraver and what that means to me and this podcast.

We also share thoughts on the Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry, altar boys, Rick Barry, Clifford Ray, Nate Thurmond, ancestry.com, San Francisco, Castro St, Eureka Valley, Noe Valley, Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City,  Rory Herrman, community forum, Poway, Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Pete Neild, Luddites, looms, truckers, sensors, self-driving cars, Milton Friedman, negative income tax, value added tax, tax the rich, Freedom Dividend, cost of living, Lyft, Uber, Robot Zombie Apocalypse, Internet of Things (IOT), wearable technology, biotech, tourism, wind energy, solar energy, education technology, mobile apps, EVs, electric vehicles, battery technology, Firing Line, William F. Buckley, poverty, self-ownership, entrepreneurship, Dave Rubin, Rubin Report and Walt Disney.

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John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Pete Neild shared his incredible adventure traveling cross country fulfilling a promise to his deceased mother.  It’s a story of family, childhood memories, Corvettes, America the Beautiful and the special people you meet along the way.

Pete’s journey across America touched the cities and places of Poway, San Diego, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Fort Smith, Bowling Green, Richmond, North Carolina, Virginia Beach, ADorrien Point, Nags Head, Lincoln RI, Bridgeport, Ithaca, Berkshires, Syracuse, Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Mississippi River, The Confluence, Kansas City, Dotsero, Colorado River, Grand Junction, Utah, Las Vegas and back home to Poway.

No story with Pete would be complete without discussing his Corvette Calypso.  Pete shares his experience driving on the motor sports tracks at the Corvette facility in Bowling Green Kentucky, getting on the track at Watkins Glen and trying to break through at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

We touch on a range of other topics including windfarms, solar panels, snow in Arizona in May, Music Highway, Route 66, tornadoes, broken windshields, Super 8, Motel 6, Great Road House Tour, Route 86, Discount Tire, St. Luke’s Church, “9 is fine”, refusing to pay a toll, UPS, trucker etiquette, catching a tail wind, studying the data of the trip and so much more.

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Pete Neild Info:

There are three playlists that are referenced in the Pod-Cast that can be shared:

One is complete for now, which is the planning.  Two are works in progress.

And note that "TRIP OBJECTIVES" will be added in the future.  That "list" may just have the same five videos that are currently in PLANNING, edited to show the objectives met.  So instead of a separate list; the 5 edited videos might just be added to PLANNING.

PLANNING THE TRIP = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZgil7rZHROyC5pxq6nc56K_

THE TRIP MUSIC = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZgmH9ZdRCWPDrPrHjaRJMt9

THE TRIP - En Route = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZgYiytaq7Ma9IDPf6MVFKDS

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Rory Herrman joined us to talk about his hockey story coming up through the ranks in youth hockey, competing in the highest-level amateur hockey league in the United States and preparing for NCAA Division 1 Hockey.

Rory Herrman got the bug to play hockey from experiencing the amazing energy and excitement attending San Diego Gulls games with this family at the San Diego Sports Arena.  We trace his story from roller hockey at the Poway Sportsplex and Kit Carson Park in Escondido all the way to playing for the USA U17 National Team and the Green Bay Gamblers and Fargo Force in the USHL. 

Tracing Rory’s life through his ascendency in the hockey ranks was incredible. The support and love from his parents made everything possible.  The flexibility and academic support from his principle and teachers at Poway High School let him pursue his dream while staying on track achieving great grades and remaining on course for college. From 8th grade to senior year in high school it was a different school with different classmates and different experiences.

Rory's stories about the competitiveness on the ice, the hockey fights and the personal impact of being trade were riveting.

Rory Herrman and I touch on a range of other topics including the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wayne Gretzky, ice fishing, deer hunting, getting traded, United States Hockey League, Ron Garrett, Poway Unified School District, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, RPI, Pomerado Hospital, St. Michael’s School, New Hampton School, Bobby Kaiser, Muskegon Lumberjacks, New Directions, San Diego Ice Arena, SDIA, Junior Gulls, Junior Kings, Junior Ducks, Escondido Ice-plex, Play It Again Sports, Craig Sterling, wiener dog races and more.

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John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mathew Mitchell joined us for an open conversation on the difficult issues of race, diversity, inclusion and equity.  Mathew brings a unique perspective having grown up in the conservative community of Lompoc CA.  His father is a black man from Memphis TN, his mother an Irish immigrant to America, his sister is married to a woman and Mathew is a happy husband and father in a mixed-race family.  Mathew Mitchell was born to be a culture and engagement champion.

Mathew and I discussed many issues about the Poway community including diversity (or lack thereof), the healing process after the Poway Chabad shooting, Poway schools, Poway High Football, the hate crime in December 2018 when a swastika was painted on a Jewish family’s home and the special opportunity to create an environment of consciousness and inclusion in our city.  (I am hopeful that my podcast can become a community forum where we can discuss these difficult conversations in a civil, respectful manner and learn from one another.)

Mathew B. Mitchell and I spent time discussing Bryan Stevenson and the Lynching Memorial in Georgia. We explored the issue of mixed race in the media and in Mathew’s own life.  We discuss what white really is and was in terms of WASP vs Irish, Italian, Catholics, etc.

We touch on a range of other topics including white fragility, white privilege, Al Campanis, Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Christianity, access to quality education, criminal injustice, Fortune 500 leadership, Captain James T. Kirk, Star Trek, Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps, Blackish, Cosby Show, Jack and Jill, Aryan Brotherhood, Kanye West, Black Irish, Carlos Murphy’s, #MeToo, Gillette and self- segregation.

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Mathew B. Mitchell Reading List:

4 Days to Change, Michael Welp PhD, https://www.amazon.com/Four-Days-Change-Radical-Overcome/dp/099734220XWhite Fragility, Robin DiAngelo, https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=sr_1_1The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity and Love, Bell Hooks, https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love-ebook/dp/B000FC0Y6S/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 To Be a Man, A Guide to True Masculine Power, Robert Augustus Masters PhD, https://www.amazon.com/Be-Man-Guide-Masculine-Power-ebook/dp/B00R54N966/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1The Christian Imagination, Theology and the Origins of Race, Willie James Jennings, https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Imagination-Theology-Origins-Race/dp/0300171366/ref=sr_1_1Connected, The Emergency of Global Consciousness, Roger D. Nelson, https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Emergence-Consciousness-Roger-Nelson-ebook/dp/B07Q5Y5F5D/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1The WMFDP Way: A Pathway to Full Inclusion, https://wmfdp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WMFDP-White-Paper2018.pdf

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Justin Amash (R-MI) tweeted a rationale for impeachment of President Trump.  We break down the entire Justin Amash tweet thread and discuss it within the context of liberty, the Constitution, transparency, accountability, bravery and rule of law.

We also discuss Pete Buttigieg, Poway High Varsity Baseball, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Kawhi Leonard, SANDAG, San Diego Padres, Big Stone Lodge, Wil Myers, Fernando Tatis Jr., Betsy DeVos, Darsh Patel, Marian Kim-Phelps, Ron Paul, Bernie Sanders, Mike Lee, Rand Paul and Thomas Massie.

Here is the full text of the Justin Amash tweet thread from Saturday, May 18, 2019:

Here are my principal conclusions:Attorney General Barr has deliberately misrepresented Mueller’s report.President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct.Partisanship has eroded our system of checks and balances.Few members of Congress have read the report.

I offer these conclusions only after having read Mueller’s redacted report carefully and completely, having read or watched pertinent statements and testimony, and having discussed this matter with my staff, who thoroughly reviewed materials and provided me with further analysis.In comparing Barr’s principal conclusions, congressional testimony, and other statements to Mueller’s report, it is clear that Barr intended to mislead the public about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s analysis and findings.Barr’s misrepresentations are significant but often subtle, frequently taking the form of sleight-of-hand qualifications or logical fallacies, which he hopes people will not notice.Under our Constitution, the president “shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” While “high Crimes and Misdemeanors” is not defined, the context implies conduct that violates the public trust.Contrary to Barr’s portrayal, Mueller’s report reveals that President Trump engaged in specific actions and a pattern of behavior that meet the threshold for impeachment.In fact, Mueller’s report identifies multiple examples of conduct satisfying all the elements of obstruction of justice, and undoubtedly any person who is not the president of the United States would be indicted based on such evidence.Impeachment, which is a special form of indictment, does not even require probable cause that a crime (e.g., obstruction of justice) has been committed; it simply requires a finding that an official has engaged in careless, abusive, corrupt, or otherwise dishonorable conduct.While impeachment should be undertaken only in extraordinary circumstances, the risk we face in an environment of extreme partisanship is not that Congress will employ it as a remedy too often but rather that Congress will employ it so rarely that it cannot deter misconduct.Our system of checks and balances relies on each branch’s jealously guarding its powers and upholding its duties under our Constitution. When loyalty to a political party or to an individual trumps loyalty to the Constitution, the Rule of Law—the foundation of liberty—crumbles.We’ve witnessed members of Congress from both parties shift their views 180 degrees—on the importance of character, on the principles of obstruction of justice—depending on whether they’re discussing Bill Clinton or Donald Trump.Few members of Congress even read Mueller’s report; their minds were made up based on partisan affiliation—and it showed, with representatives and senators from both parties issuing definitive statements on the 448-page report’s conclusions within just hours of its release.America’s institutions depend on officials to uphold both the rules and spirit of our constitutional system even when to do so is personally inconvenient or yields a politically unfavorable outcome. Our Constitution is brilliant and awesome; it deserves a government to match it.All about loyalty and tearing people down rather than a discussion or debate.  Toxic environment.

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Pete Neild joined us to discuss thoughts and observations on the Long Beach Grand Prix from a newbie perspective.  We recount the Corvette Corral, the great energy from Corvette enthusiasts and General Motors executives sharing stories and taking questions from the crowd.  We reexplore our visit to the Long Beach Grand Prix paddocks in the infield where we saw the pit crews working on the cars.  We share the stories of the Long Beach Grand Prix crowd excitement, the pageantry, the competition, the colors and the nuances of the course and how it motivated me to pursue racing.

But really my attending the Long Beach Grand Prix was really about the numerous themes we discuss in the podcast including getting out of comfort zones, living your life, Eureka Moments and pursuing your own happiness.

We also spend time discussing Pete’s upcoming cross-country trip in his Corvette Calypso to fulfill important promises he made to his deceased mother.  Pete also shares an incredible story he had of a positive customer service incident that involved a Vice President of General Motors and a fulfillment of a promise to deliver the highest quality product and experience for a customer.

We discuss a range of other topics including Corvettes, BMW, Ford, Porsche, the Del Mar Fair, Game of Thrones, self-denial, getting stuck in a rut, Plastic Fantastic, electric vehicles, Watkins Glen, Woodstock, Nags Head, immersion into areas of interest, Route 66, the movie Interstellar, New Orleans, Ron Fellows, Corvette C8, inflection points, Ironman, Santa Rosa, Seinfeld, Poway Chabad, group identities, Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers, corporate stratification, Courtesy Chevrolet, Bob Stahl Chevrolet, covered wagons, Colorado River, Arctic Circle, The Confluence, Missouri River, Mississippi River, Saskatoon, Rhode Island and the America the Beautiful rumble strip near Albuquerque New Mexico.

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Chris Olps joined us to make his official announcement as a 2020 candidate for Poway City Council.

We covered Chris Olps’ life story his family renting a home near Twin Peaks Rd and Community Rd and then later buying in The Grove.  His formative years in Poway shaped Chris where he played Little League at Tierra Bonita Elementary School, rode his bike to Lake Poway, and learned to swim at Rancho Arbolitos Swim & Tennis Club.  Chris participated in the Poway High wrestling program, the swim team and the water polo team.  Chris also worked as a lifeguard for 2 summers at Poway High.  Chris’ roots are in Poway and he is proud to call it his hometown.  Now Chris and his wife and son own a home in the Garden Rd area of Poway.

Chris Olps volunteered on the site council at Garden Road Elementary School and was an appointee on the City of Poway’s Budget Review Committee.  We retrace Chris’ previous campaigns, the appointment process for other city council openings and Chris’ learnings and observations along the way.

So many other issues are discussed including the Poway Road Specific Plan, the challenge with building up to the sidewalk (no setbacks) and the problems with widening Poway Rd, finding an additional east-west route and traffic issues in Poway.  We spend time discussing various projects in Poway including The Outpost, the Poway Community Center (The Mickey Cafagna Center, or the Poway Multi-Generational Center) and the Espola Rd project.  So many names come up in the conversation including Mayor Steve Vaus, John Mullin, Barry Leonard, Dave Grosch, Caylin Frank, Torrey Powers and more.  We discuss the financial challenges facing Poway and strategies to prevent future deficit spending.

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Chris Olps Info:

Chris Olps Campaign Website: https://www.olps4poway.com/

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Are you in a Comfort Zone?  Many of us will seek refuge from an increasing chaotic life.  Life throws us many curve balls in relationships, career, health and many other categories.  Often we will retreat to that Comfort Zone.  It may be a place, a state of mind, a bad habit, or just an auto-pilot routine.  But ultimately, it prevents you from personal growth.

It’s difficult to extract yourself from a comfort zone.  Sometimes you can find yourself drifting without realizing you really are stuck.  To get out of it, we need to accept reality, take personal responsibility and then be willing to take a risk and be uncomfortable.  Small steps, journaling and visualization along the way are very helpful.

I share some of my own challenges with leaving a comfort zone.  This podcast is one example of how I am pushing myself to try new things and get into a new zone that is challenging, uncomfortable but exhilarating.

In this episode I also take a moment to reflect on the tragic murder of Jackson Weller, a promising young man, University of New Mexico baseball player and friend of my son Trevor. 

I also share my thoughts on a number of other topics and special people including Alex Dickerson, Chris Paddack, Jacob deGrom, Hunter Renfroe, Poway Titans Varsity Baseball, Archie!, Archi Cianfrocco. Social Media Banning, Free Speech, Zuckerberg, Facebook, regulations, cronyism, roadblocks for entrepreneurs, occupational licenses, taxes, school choice, vouchers, President Trump and a Constitutional Crisis.

Closing Quote:

“We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone.” - Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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(queue the Mighty 1090 Hacksaw voice) Take a walk down memory lane….

We start off discussing the early days of the Mighty 690 as they transitioned from a news station to 2nd all sports radio format in America.  Everything must start with Lee Hacksaw Hamilton and the Best 15 Minutes in Radio.  The Mighty 690 and Lee Hamilton were a huge part of my life in the 1990s as I transitioned from a San Francisco sports fan to fully embracing San Diego sports.  We get into all of Hacksaw’s memorable catch phrases, the ego and the voice.  We talk about his visit to Mama Cella’s in Rancho Bernardo and the great interview Scott Kaplan had with him earlier this year.

I am bleeping brilliant!I am The FranchiseI built Sports Talk RadioPoway Penasquitos, get those lines lit!High Speed Sports WireBaja to the Canadian RockiesBlowtorch Signal!Summer Book TourTour of the NFL/MLB Training CampsShow Me Your Lightning Bolt!ReactionAgree or DisagreeGoodnight now!Yasmani Grandballs, gaffesTalk to me Poway!

We discuss the growth of the Mighty 690 starting with Jim Rome and his Scrub Saturday Show.  Then we watch his meteoric rise to national super stardom.  We discuss the Boom Town Rats, The Clones, Block Heads, The Gloss, Jim Everett, national syndication, his great interview style and a great interview he had with the Mighty 1090’s Darren Smith about his early days in San Diego.

We get into so many others in the early days of San Diego Sports Radio including Steve Hartman, Loose Cannons, Chet Forte, Philly Billy Werndl, Jeanne Zelasko, Steve Mason, John Ireland, Craig Elston, Chris Ello and the Bulldog Joe Tutino.

Who can forget the days when the Mighty 690 was the home of the San Diego Chargers?  The games called by Hacksaw, Jim Laslavic and Philly Billy.  The huge pre and post-game shows.  “Everybody into the pattern” and the great 1994 season and 1995 Super Bowl.

Then we get into the Mighty 1090 era.  We discuss lovable Coach John Kentera, including the amazing impersonation by Jeff Dotseth.  We discuss the Great Friends, Scott Kaplan, Billy Ray Smith, Torrey Pines Baseball, Darren Smith, Marti Caswell, High IQ sports radio, Ben Higgins, Steven Woods, Dan Sileo, Low IQ sports radio and Hacksaw’s time in television.

I talk about the conditions that led me to drift away from AM radio and then wonder about the future of these great personalities. 

Related Articles/Links:

Darren Smith interview with Jim Rome about his start with Mighty 690:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ENr_v6brc

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Poway is still coming to terms. The shock and pain from the shooting at the Congregation Chabad of Poway has been overwhelming In this podcast I share my thoughts on the reactions of fellow Powegians. We also discuss ideas to move forward positively.

In Solidarity after Poway Shooting

We discuss the Poway community rallying in support and solidarity with the Chabad. There were various vigils hosted in Poway where people joined to cry together, pray together and support one another.  We discuss the leadership of Mayor Steve Vaus and the tone he struck with people in the community.  Then we talk at length about Poway Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps and her efforts to drive out hate.  We discuss the goodness of Lori Gilbert-Kaye, who lost her life that day.  Later we talk about Rabbi Goldstein and his trip to Washington DC for the National Day of Prayer.

Driving Out Hate

I took time to talk with friends and neighbors both in person and in social media.  The grief in the community was strong. However, people people were offering quality ideas to bring people together to drive out hate.  We talk also about addressing reality (This IS Poway) and expressing love. This leads us to a discussing cultures, religions and traditions.

I spoke at length about the topic of Identity Politics, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Declaration of Independence, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.  Then we get into Free Speech, Hate Speech and difficult conversations.

I invite my fellow community members to join me for a podcast conversation about the Poway shooting.  I would enjoy learning your thoughts. Let's hope our neighbors can learn and grow as we work our way through these difficult issues.

Closing Quote:

“Can’t we all just get along?”

― Rodney King

Article referenced about limiting free speech: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2019-04-30/peace-activist-says-terrorist-attack-in-poway-reflects-need-to-suppress-hate-speech

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Driving an electric vehicle through the desert from San Diego to Albuquerque with limited electric charging station infrastructure.  Am I crazy?  Here’s the complete itinerary of my #EVadventure.  #SD2ABQ and #ABQ2SD.

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1: Blythe CA

Poway to Blythe = 218 milesHampton InnEVConnect, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYCsBCxzgDw

Stop #2:  Scottsdale AZ

Blythe to Scottsdale = 159 milesBlythe to Tucson = 270 miles (just a bit too far)Scottsdale Fashion SquareEVgo, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQq6JE_RisY

Stop #3: Tucson AZ

Scottsdale to Tucson = 123 milesBaggins Gourmet SandwichesEVgo, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooVoLcMrVEw

Stop #4: Silver City NM

Tucson to Silver City = 193 milesTucson to Deming = 210 miles (my preferred plan, but Deming charging station was not open)Silver City Visitors CenterChargePoint, Level 2 Charging StationNo Review.  I was so focused on getting back on the road after a long charge, I forgot to do the review!

Stop #5: Los Lunas NM

Silver City to Los Lunas = 214 milesSilver City to Albuquerque = 244 miles (my original plan was foiled by slow mountain road driving coming out of Silver City and I couldn’t make it all the way to ABQ)Melloy Ford (great people!)Level 2 Charging Station, Ford proprietary, free!Electric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Fo9RnUHdw

Stop #6: Albuquerque NM

Los Lunas to Albuquerque = 30 milesAlbuquerque Jaguar/LandRover DealershipChargePoint, Level 3 High Speed Charging Station (slower L3 version)No Review

Stop #7: Albuquerque NM

O’Neill’s Irish PubGreenLots, Level 3 High Speed Charging Station, Did Not Work!Electric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk-1W-EsNlE

Stop #8: Albuquerque NM

Montgomery Shopping PlazaGreenLots, Level 3 High Speed Charging Station, Did Not Work!Electric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dUVKnhumFY

Stop #9: Kewa Pueblo, NM

Albuquerque to Kewa Pueblo = 26 milesPhillips 66EVgo, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUCPp9MJ_tQ

Stop #10: Albuquerque NM

Kewa Pueblo to Albuquerque = 26 milesMy AirbnbLevel 1, SLOW charging, just to top off before I left the next day

Stop #11: Socorro NM

Albuquerque to Socorro = 83 milesAlbuquerque to Deming = 242 miles (windy conditions made this impossible)Best Western HotelClipperCreek, Level 2 Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31f239oHGY

Stop #12: Deming NM

Socorro to Deming = 159 milesWalmartElectrify America, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHOMJqmfnzE

Stop #13: Tucson AZ

Deming to Tucson = 223 milesLa Encantada Shopping CenterEVgo, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKSxt_4O61k

Stop #14: Casa Grande AZ

Tucson to Casa Grande = 63 milesTucson to Yuma = 235 miles (windy conditions made this impossible)

Promenade Shopping CenterEVgo, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCALylb-l_M

Stop #15: Yuma AZ

Casa Grande = 181 milesTarget Shopping CenterElectrify America, Level 3 High Speed Charging StationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck4hsShblMo

Stop #16: Poway CA

Yuma to Poway = 172 miles

Overall Mileage

SD to ABQ = 937 miles (if gas, most efficient = 771 miles)ABQ to SD = 881 milesTOTAL = 1,818 (if gas, most efficient = 1,542)

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It’s April 15th and so we celebrate two important events, one good and the other bad.  The good news is that we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in MLB paying homage to one of baseball’s all-time greats and a man of huge cultural significance in American history.  The bad news is that our taxes filings (and often payments) are due.

In this podcast we make the moral argument against the federal income tax and many other taxes that exist at the federal and state levels.  Taxation is coercive.  Taxation forces people to pay for initiatives they do not want nor support.  Tax policy is used by the powerful and influential to rig markets, pit one group of people against the other, and reward some at the expense of many.  Taxes fund immoral and foolish wars, corporate welfare, a mass incarceration state and a variety of other unethical and immoral policies.

We look at taxation through the lens of our inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness and point out the conflict.  We look at taxation through the ideal of Equality under the Law and point out the conflict.  We look at taxation as one would in a Free and Open Society and point out the conflict.

In this podcast we cover many topics including taxation as theft, the social contract, oppression of minorities, greed, taxation as punishment, fair share, trickle down, Tax Freedom Day, the history of the federal income tax, SALT deductions, tariffs, sales tax, corporate tax, property tax, federal income tax, state income tax, gas tax, the tax code as a social engineering model, electric vehicles, the cost of college, Poway Unified’s Billion Dollar Bond, taxation as a model of intolerance, progressive taxation, Amazon, Dept of Commerce, interest on the national debt, Social Security, education and roads.

We discuss various people including Rand Paul, Thomas Sowell, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Milton Friedman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Collins and Richard Rider.

Fair Warning:  This podcast is provocative.  Hang on to your hat!

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Links Referenced in Podcast:

Tax Freedom Day:  https://taxfoundation.org/publications/tax-freedom-day/  Dr. Rand Paul's Spring 2019 "Waste in Full Bloom" Edition of "The Waste Report" https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-pauls-spring-2019-waste-full-bloom-edition-waste-reportReason.com: Happy Tax Day! Here Are 6 Infuriating Ways the Government Spends Your Money: https://reason.com/2019/04/15/happy-tax-day-here-are-6-infuriating-ways-the-government-spends-your-money/?fbclid=IwAR00kik72I2OSO8a95sszjRaN-Eu_ahdcLonLWcyVhDEZ77ITiFQhe6JW0k

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Michael Ryan joined me to share his incredible story battling for his life after sustaining a brain injury in a high school football game.  His story is about facing great challenges and finding the will deep inside to fight and emerge victorious.

He retraced his life up to the point of the injury, the football game detail of the hit, and the tremendous number of obstacles he had to overcome in his recovery.  He was literally on the edge of losing his life as doctors struggled to stop the hemorrhage.  Complications led to further problems in his gut and additional surgeries.  But he set goals, he fought hard and he persevered.

Mike’s podcast ended up being much more than a football story.  It was his own auto biography.

Mike Ryan grew up in San Diego in an ethnically mixed family and a racially mixed neighborhood.  His childhood home often was a place of alcoholism and violence.  But he found support from his extended family and a close-knit group of friends in his community.  Mike shared stories about his father’s struggle with PTSD, his mother’s Jehovah Witness faith and the support he received from his grandmother and siblings.  We went down memory lane reliving stories from his days at Hoover High School, the special moment when he met his wife Galit and their marriage nearly 24 years ago.  Mike spoke at length about his love of his family and shared many entertaining family stories involving Galit and his children Tommy and Sarah.

Mike Ryan is a Poway resident, author, family man, sports fan, martial artist and a Datsun car enthusiast.  His book The Heart of the Lion is available on Amazon.

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Michael Ryan Info:

The Heart of the Lion Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/The-Heart-of-the-Lion-388633955300371/The Heart of the Lion on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lion-Journey-Traumatic-Injury/dp/0578447657/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=the+heart+of+the+lion&qid=1555209761&s=gateway&sr=8-4Mike Ryan Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/lionryan71

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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It was an ordinary day when Zeke and I stepped into Sabuku Sushi to have lunch and discuss business.  We were not prepared with who we encountered.  Sabuku Sushi owner Bob Pasela greeted us at our table with a surge of energy and enthusiasm.  He showcased his menu, his creative innovations in sushi, his tablet ordering technology and his entire restaurant.  Immediately I knew this was someone we needed to interview in a future podcast.

This podcast interview with Bob Pasela was so much more than I had originally anticipated.  How does a Polish guy from Western Pennsylvania raised on meat & potatoes comfort food end up as a sushi bar owner?

Bob Pasela traces his time in San Diego starting as a deep-sea fisherman tasting raw tuna on a fishing boat for the first time.  This spark for sushi turned into an obsession of exploring sushi bars, studying the techniques of the top chefs and eventually experimenting with sushi creations at home.  His new hobby as a sushi chef turned out to be a hit with this friends as he soon became in demand for private parties.  At that point the idea of owning a sushi bar started to become more than just a fleeting wish.  It would eventually become a reality.

Bob Pasela began his career as a financial advisor with an entrepreneurial streak and a ton of hustle.  He was regularly a top performer in securing new clients and helping them grow their investment portfolios.  He had seen many clients build business plans for restaurants and knew what it would take to do it himself.  So, he eventually took the leap and started Sabuku Sushi.

It was remarkable to learn about the challenges he faces as a restaurant owner.  Good employees are hard to find.  Young people that haven’t figured out their plan in life are easy to hire, but often have no passion for the work and can disappear in an instant.  This puts pressure on the entrepreneur as he has to step in to fill the void as a chef, a server, a prep cook, a dishwasher or a bus boy.  Plus, as an entrepreneur he is always changing hats from customer service to financial management to marketing to strategic planning.  It’s exciting.  It’s stressful.  It’s rewarding.

I was blown away by the amount of money Bob had to spend just to get his restaurant started.  After securing the 1500 sq. ft. lease and hiring an architect, he had to pay the City of San Diego $25,000 just to approve his plans.  After he made investments in cooking equipment, kitchen resources, restaurant furniture and amenities, he was out of pocket $300,000 before a single customer walked into his door.  It takes a special type of business person with tremendous drive and tenacity to overcome these challenges and persevere.  No wonder the failure rate of restaurants is so high.  Most are not like Bob Pasela and don’t have what it takes to be successful.

Bob shared stories of observing other sushi chefs focused on quality, but still largely creating the “same old” offerings for customers.  Bob wanted to combine this obsession with quality sea food with his hometown roots in comfort food and do sushi like nobody has ever done it.  Ever thought of a sushi roll with bacon?  Bob has, and it’s awesome.

As an entrepreneur Bob shared some of his challenges running a single restaurant and the difficulty in scaling revenue and production.  Bob has since come up with a new “non-restaurant” concept called Munchi Bowl that gives other restaurants the ability to make simple, comfort food menu items in their kitchens during hours when they are underutilized.  Munchi Bowl becomes a single online menu combined with an unlimited number of pick up or delivery options depending on the participation of other restaurants in the cooperative business model.  This is another example of Bob’s innovative mind seeking ways to offer value to customers while creating business opportunity for his team and others.

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We explore the topic of homelessness with Michael Gaulden.  Michael is an author, entrepreneur, community activist and advocate for the homeless.  His story is remarkable.

Michael and his mother grew up homeless from the ages of 7 through 17.  They lived in cars, parks, shelters, stairwells and bus stations.  With no money, no home and no refrigerator, he experienced severe hunger that felt like his own body was digesting itself. He and his mother relied on food from shelters, but often those resources were empty, and he was forced to beg or worse simply to survive.

Michael tells the story of how he discovered education as his way out of the homeless trap.  Despite making tremendous strides in learning, doing his homework under a street light, being told by adults he was doomed to fail and getting constantly teased and harassed by other children, Michael persevered and succeeded.  He was awarded a full ride scholarship to UCLA and graduated with a double major in Political Science and African American Studies.

Michael now focuses his life as an advocate for the homeless.  As CEO of Creating First Impressions, he and his team provide resources and skills training to help struggling people find their way out of homelessness.

We explore his incredible story including working as a high school student to earn enough to finally secure a stable home for his family.  We learn how city leaders push the homeless out of communities and often out of town completely. We learn how in order to climb out of homelessness, the individual needs to believe in themselves first and want to make their life meaningful.

With homelessness getting more attention in the local and national media, it is intriguing to hear a story of a person that experienced the struggle first hand.  The homeless are not nameless and faceless.  They are real people with real stories and often with great value to offer others.

What can we do to help?  Let’s focus in our own community.  Often it just takes a friendly conversation to start the process.  Reach out.  Simple gestures and offerings go a long way to helping those in need get on their feet.  The end result is a Win-Win outcome where the person in need is lifted up and the community overall is improved.

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Michael Gaulden Info:

Michael Gaulden Author website:  http://michaelgaulden.com/Creating First Impressions:  http://creatingfirstimpressions.org/hope/Monarch Schools:  https://monarchschools.org/

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Pete Neild joined us to discuss those life changing inflection points we call Eureka Moments.  Part of life can be carefully planned, but sometimes a specific instant or a seemingly tiny decision can have profound effects on your life.  That one event, that one relationship, that one job choice leads you to a world of new opportunities and possibilities.

We can look at time in a linear fashion tracing our own history to where we are today.  But really the timeline is anything but linear.  It is a series of decisions, or junctions, where we turn left, veer right, plow ahead or take a few steps back.  One’s life and all potential timelines can look like a tree starting from birth at ground level to the myriad of life paths represented by the branches, twigs as the tree travels skyward.  We can look down the tree and see where those branches “branch off” and identify those Eureka Moments that changed our path forever.

Pete Neild shares a number of stories recalling his own Eureka Moments as a navyman on submarines many decades ago.  His stories cover his career path in the service and his relationships with his mother, wife, children and grandchildren.

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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It’s Major League Baseball Opening Day.  It’s the San Diego Padres Opening Day.  Hope Springs Eternal.  Today should be a National Holiday.  I am fired up; can you feel it?

In this podcast I share my thoughts at the conclusion of Spring Training as we get ready for Padres Opening Day.  We run through the roster, the highlights and the expectations.

Manny Machado is welcomed to San Diego.  Fernando Tatis Jr makes his MLB debut.  These two players bring so much excitement, so much hope and a huge boost of energy and swagger to help shape a new Padres identity.

We get into the crowded 6-man outfield.  I share my love affair with Wil Myers and the world of potential he has…  plus, his new self-confidence now that he is married and has a new hairstyle thanks to the miracle of modern medicine.  We talk about Franmil Reyes’ giant personality and his Instagram feed.  We get into the catching situation discussing Austin Hedges’ rapport with the pitching staff and the lighting fast bat of Francisco Mejia that reminds me of Gary Sheffield.

And we say good bye to Brian Mitchell and Jose Pirela, although Jose is certainly going to be back at some point in 2019.  It’s amazing that the Padres are no longer having to settle for mediocre players that otherwise wouldn’t make another MLB roster.  The team now is loaded with talent. 

I also share some personal thoughts on a number of Poway High School players starting their professional season with a special highlight on Connor Joe who is making his MLB debut today at Petco Park for the San Francisco Giants.  We offer shout outs to Poway High alumni Alex Dickerson, Austin Wynns, Kevin Newman, Tyler Nevin, Tony Gwynn Jr and Thomas Neal.  I can’t believe I didn’t mention future Hall of Famer and long time Poway resident Bruce Bochy in this podcast episode.

Enjoy Padres Opening Day. I hope you have a great season in your personal life and your professional life.  Go Padres!

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Repealing Obamacare?  Yes, just days after the Mueller Report was submitted to the Attorney General, the Trump Administration puts their foot on the gas and backs a Texas judge’s ruling to undo Obamacare.  Is this a desire to help our healthcare system or just another Trump political ploy to create chaos and divide the nation?

I am no fan of Obamacare.  It is a corporatist plan that forces people to buy their products or face penalties from the government.  That, on its face, is reason to oppose the plan.  But it goes further.  Obamacare also guarantees profit margins for insurance companies and provides them with a free e-commerce system.  It’s loaded with goodies from these corporations all built into the system with government regulations. It's hard to believe that my progressive friends support such a plan.

The Affordable Care Act has also made healthcare less affordable.  Pricing has gone up for the vast majority of Americans, yet ACA supporters celebrate because prices are simply going up more slowly.  What?  What about lowering prices?

In this podcast I offer up a long list of innovative ideas to make healthcare less expensive.  We look at ways to unwind the government impact in the market that drive prices up.  We break down the regulations that rig the market for Big Pharma.  We look for ways to empower healthcare consumers and offer more access at lower prices.

I also take a look at the 2020 Presidential race and offer up a series of comments on many of the candidates in the Democratic and Republican fields.  We get into a number of topics including the Electoral College, Instant Run Off Voting (aka Ranked Choice Voting), Scandinavia as the model for Democratic Socialism, Medicare for All, identity politics, school vouchers, breaking up Amazon and Facebook.  We take a look at candidates Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bill Weld, Beto O’Rourke and of course Donald Trump.

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John Riley Project Info:

Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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I was inspired by a quote from Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise. That's Star Trek for those of you that aren't hip to the jive. The quote is: "You either believe in yourself, or you don't." This podcast is all about Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. What could be more core to living a flourishing life and discovering happiness than believing in yourself? We have been told many times as a child or young adult to "Believe in Yourself". But what does it really mean? In this episode we explore the idea in depth.  It’s easy to find yourself in periods of self-doubt where you are your own biggest critic.  Where you are tearing yourself down.  Where you are absolutely not believing in yourself.  At the same time, on the opposite end of the spectrum is where one may be living a false reality bragging to the outside world that they are better than they actually are.  We discuss finding that sweet spot where you are comfortable in your own skin, where you understand your skills and experience, and where you are ultimately living in reality. We also break down the idea of self-esteem.  Self-esteem is ultimately about having self confidence and a critical element to achieving happiness.  It means you know you are good and you have the ability to achieve your goals.  You know it because you have done it.  Self-esteem is not something someone can offer you, but instead something you have to discover yourself.  We explore how your career is a key opportunity in your life to build self-esteem. We cover these ideas using numerous examples including San Diego State Aztecs Head Basketball Coaches Steve Fisher and Brian Dutcher, San Diego Padres rookie pitcher Chris Paddack, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Scott Kaplan, Vincent Van Gogh and the 2010 Poway National Minor A Champion Phillies.

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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I was considering a number of topics for today’s podcast, but when I read Nick Canepa’s article today longing for his ex-girlfriend, the San Diego Chargers, I knew I’d have plenty to say.

You can check out Nick’s article at this link: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/nick-canepa/sd-sp-canepa-machado-padres-chargers-20190305-story.html

The Padres signing of Manny Machado is a great moment for San Diego, but even when we get some good news, Nick needs to keep bringing up his old ex.  She’s the one that got away.  How could we let her leave like that? 

I break down the problems with the Chargers during their final 20 years in San Diego.  We get into their demands for corporate welfare from taxpayers, the infamous ticket guarantee funded by taxpayers and California’s trend of privately financed stadiums.  We’re not only seeing this type of cronyism with professional sports teams in America, but with major corporations like the recent HQ2 initiative launched by Amazon.

I also get into my declining interest in the NFL largely due to CTE concerns, feeling leveraged by owners and the NFL commissioner, off-the-field behavior by some athletes involving murder and assault, the culture of the league, the declining performance of the Chargers and even the nationalist propaganda offered up by the NFL.  We also offer up plenty of commentary on Dean Spanos, Ron Fowler, Peter Seidler and even get in some mentions of OJ Simpson, Jim Plunkett, Billy Ray Smith, Junior Seau, Aaron Hernandez, Rick Barry, Clifford Ray and Keith Wilkes.  Yes, this is my first podcast mentioning OJ Simpson.  I have hit the big time!

But in the end, Nick needs to get over it.  Let’s focus on the reality of San Diego sports today rather than pining for your old flame or dreaming about another girl that doesn’t yet exist.

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Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://n0p.486.myftpupload.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Today we explore improving your life, gaining clarity, and achieving focus and purpose all through the practice of journaling. This is all part of my own adventures in my life, my liberty and my pursuit of happiness.

During this podcast I share numerous stories about challenges I faced as an entrepreneur during the Great Recession. My clients were dramatically scaling back work with me, some clients went out of business, other clients would not pay their open invoices. I felt overwhelmed with a storm of thoughts, feelings, ideas, fears and worries as I tried to navigate the economic storm.

But how did I emerge from the chaos of plugging holes and putting out fires? How do I get from a reactive mindset to a proactive one? How do I turn down the volume of the noise in my head and get my thoughts organized? How do I coach myself to success? How do I reorient my ship and point it in the right direction?

It all came down to doing deep exploration of my thoughts and feelings.  I had to organize everything in my mind in an objective, rational way.  Journaling was the key to my success.

This process helped me relieve myself of a number of heavy burdens.  Journaling was like talking to a good friend that would just listen and not judge.  The release of writing down everything in my mind was powerful in and of itself.

But then when I was able to drill down deeper and explore my thoughts and feelings, I began to learn new things about myself.  I would discover that challenges were not nearly as bad as I thought.  I found organizing my thoughts clearly and then “uploading them back into my mind” gave me clarity, focus and purpose.  Distractions would melt away.

I hope this podcast episode is of value to you.  I invite your comments.

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In one of the biggest news stories in San Diego sports history, the San Diego Padres have signed Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million contract.  We break down this deal from all angles.  What this means to the Greater San Diego sports community, how this sorts out financially for the San Diego Padres and what the lineup looks like for the 2019 season.  We also look at the reactions from both Padres fans and the national media as the try to come to grips with the Padres aggressiveness, particularly in light of the team’s history as a perennial doormat in the NL West.  I also wonder about our friends in #PadresTwitter and all of the crazy promises they admitted publicly they would do if the Fowler/Seidler ownership group signed Manny Machado or Bryce Harper.

We also discuss former Poway resident Bruce Bochy and his decision to retire at the end of the 2019 baseball season.  Bochy has been an MLB manager for over 25 consecutive years leading the San Francisco Giants to 3 World Series Championships plus an NL Pennant and 2 NL West Division Titles for the San Diego Padres.  Bochy is a stone cold lock for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Can you believe it?  The Padres signed Manny Machado!  That’s two years in a row they have signed the top free agent in the market.  Little, spunky San Diego nestled way down in the bottom left corner of the United States of America has signed Manny Machado to the largest free agent sports contract in the history of humankind.  What the hell is goin’ on around here?

PursuitofHappiness #Padres #MannyMachado

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If you love the Chevrolet Corvette, if you love cars or if you simply love a great story that creates so much happiness in the story teller, then this podcast episode is for you.

We review Pete Neild’s entire process of acquiring his magnificent Laguna Blue Custom Corvette C7: Calypso.  We go through his personal life history with cars including a Corvette C5 and the “Black Rose” Corvette in custom purple, the research and rationale for his C7 purchase, and a step-by-step overview of the ordering and custom build of his car at the GM factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

We discuss so many issues including a large sink hole at the Corvette Museum that consumed 8 Corvette showpieces, Pete’s experiences racing Calypso at Laguna Seca through the Corkscrew, cross country trips, Route 66, Bob Stahl Chevrolet, the mysterious algorithm that determines dealer allocation, the possibility of Corvette being spun off as a separate GM division, and President Obama’s staff’s efforts to not only save General Motors but the Corvette itself.

PursuitofHappiness #LiveYourLife #Corvette #C7 #R8C #MuseumDelivery

Pete Neild Document Resources Shared During Podcast:

Corvette Museum Delivery Stats by GenerationPete’s Corvette C7 Option PricesPete’s Corvette C7 Event Codes42nd Annual Plastic Fantastic event flyer (Corvette Show at San Diego Embarcadero)Decoding Calypso's VIN. How every digit and character breaks down.

Pete Neild Video Resources:

Delivery and The Tail of the Dragon: https://youtu.be/13HLKBPR-9cMy Route 66 Movie as I said is an hour and 41 minutes = https://youtu.be/xdgoPmOjkZs.  This movie covers the entire trip.  BUT here is the link to the play-list where videos 1 through 15 are shorter segments of the trip in order.  The start of the Chicago (Video 9) to the Santa Monica Pier (Video 15).  Route 66 The Movie Play List = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZg_mzXo6w9QJhHfaiF_jPoEGraduation "Tour" (Calypso's first time on a track) = https://youtu.be/ty3Icb9z-8EMy Best Lap at my first "Track Days" = https://youtu.be/A9GLyPb5kJsLaguna Seca "Corkscrew".  Calypso's attempts with the comparison to the #3 car of Corvette Racing starts at this portion of the link:  https://youtu.be/hablMDDOmZs?t=225.  If you want to hear a description of the Corkscrew as "a challenge", watch the video from the beginning; there is an intro done by iDrive TV.Plastic Fantastic event video with fantastic overhead drone shots of the event, San Diego Harbor, Coronado and the Embarcadero. https://youtu.be/bLJ6M-ykmso And as an Oh BTW, here is the link to a reference about "the guy" who assembled the team that went to GM for their bailout meeting.  Connect the dots.  Note who also owns a Corvette in the video.  https://youtu.be/mP-hyDSlmUs

Finally my favorite "Calypso Music" videos:Follow the Sun = https://youtu.be/labJVFS9Eb0The System only Dreams = https://youtu.be/1UUhVex_CI0Whisper of a Thrill = https://youtu.be/Re4_ggGQJeoSand = https://youtu.be/8UvNFPKCTm0C7 Machine = https://youtu.be/J8wSLvqGBdc

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In this episode we get into two hot issues: Poway Mayor Steve Vaus’ proposal for government subsidized Poway granny flats and NYC Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ proposal for the Green New Deal.

At the local level, we break down Vaus’ HOMES (Homes On My Extra Space) plan in Poway.  There is good buzz going on in California, in San Diego and here in Poway about addressing the housing crisis.  San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has proposed plans to make construction easier and to combat NIMBYism that thwarts new housing growth.  Faulconer’s proposal is a good one, but Vaus wants Poway to go “One Step Further”.  Vaus’ plan has the city buying the granny flat building, placing it on the land of a Poway property owner, then splitting the revenue between the city, the property owner and a property manager to manage the process.  Some think it is a good plan to encourage more granny flats and provide affordable housing for low income tenants.  But is it a moral plan?  Other property owners, that may be denied a granny flat or simply do not have room for one, end up paying property taxes so a different property owner is rewarded.  How are they rewarded?  They get a revenue stream, they get an upgrade to the property that makes their home more valuable and they get the granny flat building as a gift after 10-12 years.  The right answer is to remove govt control, not more central planning.  I break it down in this podcast.

We also get into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal, her political strategy and the moral cause she is championing.  But is there an opposition that is engaging in the battle of ideas from a moral perspective?  I am not seeing it, but I try to make the case.

We also discuss San Luis Obipso, my daughter Shannon, the Poway vs Rancho Bernardo basketball big game, Padre Manager Andy Green’s proposal for extra innings, San Diego State Aztec Basketball, Brady Hoke, Frank Robinson, #PadresTwitter, Brian Maienschein, the Super Bowl, Adam Levine and President Trump and the State of the Union.

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I had a great conversation with Caleb Allen talking baseball and how the sport translates into great life lessons.

Caleb Allen is the Varsity Baseball Hitting Coach at Westview High School in the Poway Unified School District.  Caleb has served in various coaching roles at Poway High School, El Camino High School and San Diego Christian College.  He also ran the San Diego Crush travel baseball program helping build a solid organization with a tremendous coaching staff.

Caleb Allen is a protégé of local hitting guru Deron Johnson who has coached a long list of MLB players, minor leaguers and collegiate hitters.  Johnson’s approach is as much about mechanics as it is about the mental side of the game.  Deron Johnson taught Caleb that the mechanical side can be built through the mental side.  It’s about coaching hitters on achieving certain feelings which ultimately gets the hitters executing the right mechanics.

We explore how lessons taught in baseball are valuable in all parts of life.  With hitting it is about having a plan, attacking and never giving in to the pitcher.  Caleb highlighted the quote “never give up bat speed for making contact” which is another way of saying not to be tentative but instead give it everything you’ve got.

Caleb Allen shared the story of Dylan Mulholland who tried out for his high school team multiple times and always got cut.  But the kid loved baseball and he ended up making the team as a senior year.  About 8 years later Caleb learned that Dylan was playing baseball professionally in Canada, working at a batting cage facility, planned a baseball game for his bachelor party and continues to live the baseball dream.

We share more stories involving major leaguers Cole Hamels, Kevin Newman, Austin Wynns, Chris Bando and Sal Bando.  We get into the crazy stories of out-of-control parents in club baseball and Caleb’s challenges managing both players and parents.  We get into Mike Matheny’s Manifesto about the role parents should play in supporting their child in competitive sports.  Caleb shares his own recruiting story and offers numerous tips for players and parents as they go through their own recruiting process.

Westview opens up their 2019 season on Saturday February 16th against Grossmont High School.

Caleb Allen Hitting Lessons: www.caleballenbaseball.com

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Is Howard Schultz a viable candidate for President of the United States? Or is he simply a spoiler candidate that has no chance of winning at all?

We explore the candidacy of Howard Schultz candidacy from a number of different angles. The reaction from the media and from the left has been swift and severe, particularly because he is choosing to run as a Centrist Independent. Many fear Howard Schultz will split the Dem vote and make it easier for Trump to win re-election in 2020. Others simply object to Schultz because he is a billionaire.

I don't necessarily agree. I think many Republicans will consider Schultz when their other choices are a far left progressive representing the Democrats and Trump representing Republicans. There is a large swath of the GOP that only reluctantly support Trump simply because they don't want a leftist in the White House. A "corporate democrat" may be more appealing to them then Trump's lack of integrity, lack of morality and his foolish policies of a Trade War, a Wall, massive debt and more.

I explore this issue further from the perspective of the stranglehold that the Republicans and Democrats have on the election process and the Presidential Debates in particular. In 2016 voters were desperate for a 3rd choice as an alternative to Trump and Clinton. Could Schultz play the role of breaking the Rep/Dem Duopoly?

We also explore a wide range of other issues including Super Bowl LIII, Joe Namath, New Years Resolutions, the San Diego Padres, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, WorldProgress.org, local politics in Chula Vista and Poway, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and legendary Green Bay Packers Head Coach Vince Lombardi.

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Kevin Acee's article in last Sunday's paper (titled "Look at Padres' books shows debt reduction has team in position to spend") about Padres Finances has created a huge reaction on #PadresTwitter and in the national media. It is was a rare moment where team ownership partly opening up their books for public viewing.  There were many nuggets that somewhat explained Padre management decisions, but also invoked anger, frustration and betrayal within the fan base.

We discuss the concept of the team as a community trust vs a business entity. We explore Padres Finances in terms of paying down debt, building a sustainable business model for long term performance and a disciplined business process.

Do die-hard fans trust Ron Fowler and Peter Seidler? Are they likely to cut and run like previous owners? Or are Fowler and Seidler committed to a long-term plan for San Diego has evidenced by their philanthropy and work to help the homeless crisis?

I suggest that the Padres finally have a solid baseball operations plan. The team has the best minor league system in baseball largely due to good draft choices and an $80M investment in international free agents.

HotTalentLava is real. But can the fans be patient?

We break down the Padres starting lineup position by position. We discuss the potential of adding Manny Machado to the roster and what type of ticket sales will be necessary to cover his salary. We also get into the #FireAndyGreen movement.

In The Good, The Bad and The Ugly segment, we look at Poway High School Boys and Girls Basketball, Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Crow’s Nest BMX Pump Track, NFL Playoffs, NFL Overtime Rules, the Kansas City Chiefs Curse, Miguel Cabrera and Darren McFadden.

We also take a moment to discuss tonight’s Mountain West basketball games. The San Diego State Aztecs take on old coach Justin Hutson and his Fresno State Bulldogs. The New Mexico Lobos go to Vegas to face UNLV.

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In this JRP episode we breakdown the San Diego State of the City Address from Mayor Kevin Faulconer.  We discuss Faulconer’s proposals to address the biggest issues facing San Diego:  the housing crisis and homelessness.  I was particularly pleased to see the Mayor offering market-based solutions that relax building regulations and zoning laws to make it easier and cheaper to build more housing.  I thought his innovative approach to unlimited density in exchange for accommodations for affordable housing and the homeless was a great proposal.  We also touch on a variety of other initiatives in his San Diego State of the City Address including Safe Parking, the homeless near the San Diego Sports Arena, micro units, granny flats, NIMBY vs YIMBY, expansion of bike lanes, Clean SD Initiative, the bike lane along the San Diego River, Pure Water Initiative, Community Choice Energy and the Trolley at the Airport.

I share my thoughts on a wide variety of topics in a new segment I call The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.  We celebrate the work of Tyler Couvrette, applaud the San Diego State Aztec basketball team and discuss recent good work by Congressmen Justin Amash (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA).  Then I highlight the Bad and the Ugly with the Government Shutdown, the grudge match between Speaker Pelosi and President Trump, the White House Reception for the Clemson Tiger National Champion football team and the irrational reaction to Senator Rand Paul’s hernia surgery.

Finally, I present new developments with the John Riley Project and seek the input of my audience on the overarching theme of promoting Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.  I discuss my recent social media campaign and invite listeners into my private Facebook group called The John Riley Project – Insiders Group where I offer bonus content not available in my other podcast channels.

Plus I share my recent adventure to Albuquerque, my boondoggle to Santa Fe and my upcoming trip to San Luis Obispo including more visits to California Missions.

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I was so pleased to enjoy a conversation with San Diego sportswriter legend, John Maffei. John is a 50-year veteran in sports journalism, an athlete, a coach and a major behind-the-scenes person that has made a significant, positive impact in the San Diego sports community. We spent time learning about John's life. Born in Chicago, raised in Pasadena, went to La Salle High School, recruited to play baseball at St Mary’s but chose to play at Pasadena City College and later at San Diego State. John Maffei shared his memories as a teammate of Darrell Evans while at Pasadena City College. Evans' talent helped lead their baseball team (and basketball team) to state championships. Evans played professionally for the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants and the 1984 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers. John Maffei formed a strong relationship with basketball coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian who was the head basketball coach at Pasadena. John was a part of Tark's support staff helping him keep the game book while John was not playing baseball. Tarkanian offered John a full ride scholarship to Long Beach State when Tark was hired there (prior to his career at UNLV and Fresno St), but John politely declined the offer because he wanted to keep his baseball dream alive. We spent time going down memory lane of John’s time at San Diego State as the sports editor of the Daily Aztec and player on the baseball team.  John shared a special relationship with football coach Don Coryell and helped him recruit athletes to play for the Aztecs.  John Maffei spoke at length of his time as a manger in the California Collegiate Summer League where he played against incredible baseball talent including one game facing both Mike Scott and Jesse Orosco in a double header.  We touched on a baseball tour he did Alaska playing in the Midnight Sun games, including sharing fun memories of Bob Moss (Hubba Jubba!). No story of San Diego sports is complete without recounting wonderful stories of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.  John Maffei shared his special moments with Tony in the Padres dugout after batting practice and sharing Tony’s desire to make a positive impact with each fan he interacted with. It was fun to discuss so many incredible athletes from the Poway, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Penasquitos area including Tony Gwynn Jr., Cole Hamels, Trevor Williams, Eric Chavez, Jaime Jones and Billy Beane.  We shared stories about both Deron and Dominick Johnson, including Dom’s incredible talent as a basketball player before becoming a modern-day pitching guru on par with Tom House. I am leaving so much out in this written summary.  We also shared stories about John Wooden, the San Diego Sports Arena, the 2019 Padres outlook and their minor league system, Qualcomm Stadium, Rashaan Salaam, La Jolla Country Day High School, Marcus Allen's incredible performance in a CIF title game, Ricky Williams, Alex Smith, Rancho Bernardo vs Montgomery baseball, Kevin Towers and so much more. John Riley Project Info:

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We get into a long list of national news issues including the wall along the southern border, President Trump, immigration policy and the federal government shutdown. We spent time discussing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pay-Go, the Green New Deal, Medicare-for-All and much more.

The border wall is political theater. Trump is playing his base. The $5 billion spending plan is 1/1000th of the federal budget but only covers approximately 200 miles of the nearly 2000 miles of the southern border. The purpose of this issue is to divide the nation, fire up his base and serve as a distraction to far larger problems facing the Trump Administration.

Illegal immigration is a low priority problem relative to wars, $22 trillion federal debt, $1 trillion deficit, structural deficits in Medicare and Social Security, foreign nations, corporate welfare, incarceration state, surveillance state and more.

How do we solve this problem? America was founded on the basis of Inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The wall represents the opposite of these rights. The wall is the opposite of freedom, by definition. The wall is a symbol of the failure of America's immigration policy. The solution is to expand legal immigration.

I explain this in more detail in this podcast as well as get into issues with the government shutdown, how the government shutdown is not a shutdown, national parks, hypocrisy by both Republicans and Democrats, the Washington Monument Syndrome, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, her objection to Pay-Go, immorality of adding more debt, her proposal for a 70% top marginal tax rate, Green New Deal, Medicare-for-All, Republicans falling into trap of mocking AOC, GOP failure to engage in a battle of ideas on moral grounds, the importance of wedge issues and the similarities of the two parties.

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This is the first in a whole series of sports podcasts I plan to share on the John Riley Project. In this episode we talk about Poway Titans highlights and many other topics:

Congratulations to Cathedral Catholic on a great football season winning the Southern California championship and coming up just short in the state championship game.

Palomar League Basketball for both boys and girls as of December 31, 2018. Scores, updates and comments on the Poway Titans, Adam Sevier, Lucas Shepard, Rancho Bernardo Broncos, Del Norte Nighthawks, Mt Carmel Sun Devils, Westview Wolverines and the Mission Vista Timberwolves. Union Tribune Top 10 Poll results.

Coverage of the Ironman 70.3 held in December in Indian Wells and La Quinta CA, including the performance of Poway Titans alumnus Shannon Riley. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run totaling 70.3 miles. Tremendous, driven athletes put on a show. Great energy!

Thoughts on San Diego Padres General Manager AJ Preller and the team's activities this off-season. Why such little action at the MLB Winter Meetings? Thoughts on the Ian Kinsler signing. I also have some fun and make my own 2019 25-man roster projection including signing Manny Machado and packing major league and minor league players in a deal for a #1 starting pitcher like Noah Syndergaard from the New York Mets, Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays or Corey Kluber from the Cleveland Indians. Plus positive shout outs to Poway Titans alumni Alex Dickerson that just resigned with the San Diego Padres organization and Connor Joe that was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Rule 5 draft.

Mixed feelings on the LA Chargers making the 2019 playoffs and hints of a #SanDiegoSportsCurse podcast in our future.

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I enjoyed showcasing the great work of 3 local leaders (Marian Kim-Phelps, Chris Cruse and Amit Asaravala) and offered my thoughts and commentary on each topic:

Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps, Poway Unified School District Superintendent, published a guest column titled No Place for Hate in response to the recent hate crime in Poway. Marian Kim-Phelps is putting forward 4 policies at PUSD to address hate: organizing students to pledge to end hate, encouraging difficult conversations, adults modeling good behavior and speaking out to the injustice. I speak to these policies and also discuss individualism vs collectivism as it relates to hate crimes.

Chris Cruse, a community activist in Poway, is doing analysis on Poway's water and sewer rates and asking tough questions about the City's accounting procedures and if funds are intermingled with the City's operating budget. I discuss the City of Poway's upcoming water and sewer rate workshop and pontificate on issues related to the economics of water and innovations to provide more water to our region.

Amit Asaravala put forth a guest column titled Climate Change Begins at Home where he explores green technologies that homeowners and local government officials can take advantage of right away to not only make for a cleaner planet but also to save a tremendous amount of money. I explain my own personal story with solar panels and the huge financial savings we are enjoying. I also comment extensively on our family's embrace of electric vehicle technology and the financial benefits that are available. No conversation with environmental technology is complete without commentary on the government subsidies that are available and whether such subsidies are fiscally prudent, economically sound or even moral.

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Reactions to the Stoneridge Development public forum on Dec 12th, Ethics issues with Poway Unified School Board, Patreon controversy, free speech and thoughts & recommendations on the shows I am streaming online.

Kevin McNamara stepped up to the stage originally to make a 2 minute welcome speech but it turned into a 30+ minute question and answer session from the audience. The questions were direct, sometimes hard hitting and reflected the many concerns of Poway citizens, many of which that live on or near the Stoneridge golf course.

People wanted to know about the price of the homes, the value of the homes, the traffic impact, the number of new kids in the schools, water issues and much more.

Kevin McNamara also explained the business relationship he has with Stoneridge property owner Michael Schlessinger. It is an option to buy agreement that gives McNamara the ability to buy the land if his plan is approved by the Poway City Council.

The plan will be submitted to the Poway City Council before December 31, 2018. Then the City will run the proposal through environmental impact studies and various other tests to ensure the plan meets necessary requirements. Once those hurdles are cleared, the issue will go before the voters in November 2020.

Voters ultimately will be voting to rezone the Stoneridge Country Club property to recategorize it for residential. Currently Stoneridge is zoned for open space recreational.

If voters reject the November 2020 ballot measure, then the situation reverts back to the status quo. Schlessinger will remain the owner of the property, the golf course will remain shuttered, chain link fencing will remain and the land will continue to go fallow.

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We review the terrible Poway Hate Crime incident when hoolums spray painted a swastika on a Jewish family's home on the first day of hanukkah. Bravo to Marianna Benedict-Bacilla for organizing a vigil and protest that received significant coverage from local media.

Naturally this get us into the idea of why we call it a Hate Crime in the first place.

Why do we do it?No place for hate, racism, bigotry, protected classes, political correctnessHistory, Holocaust, etc.Freedom of Religion, tolerance, peaceCalling it a Hate Crime does create divisiveness. It becomes immediately politicized.now certain types of hate are called hate crimes, but other types of hate are notand some groups (race, religion, etc.) are protected, but other groups are not protectedit creates double standards, rather than treating everyone equally under the lawHate crime law is really about vengeanceif a Joe intentionally murders Bob because Bob stole his girlfriend, he gets a sentence of X years, but if Joe intentionally murders Bob because Bob is of a protected group then he gets a sentence of X+Y yearsX = justice, Y = vengeancethus, hate crime laws are really about vengeanceIn this case it criminalizes free speechNo question was vandalism, property crime.Prosecuting words or symbols used is an erosion of first amendmentIn 1978, the ACLU took a controversial stand for free speech by defending a neo-Nazi group that wanted to march through the Chicago suburb of Skokie Illinois, where many Holocaust survivors lived.

After discussing the Poway Hate Crime, I also discuss attending a beautiful Quinceanera, Rancho Bernardo Business Hero Nick Anastasopolous, Trump's foolish #Tariffman tweet, PUSD finances once again negatively in the news, reflections on the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, Local High School Sports Update, City of San Diego Basketball Championship SDSU vs USD, my new binge watch guilty pleasure The Man in the High Castle, and my Ozzy Osbourne story JRP0023

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In this JRP epsiode I break down the data and the drama of the Poway 2018 Election for Poway Mayor, Poway City Council and Poway Unified School Board. We step through each race, examine the results, draw conclusions and identity broader themes.  I also share my own opinions on various issues including the Poway Road Specific Plan, PUSD Finances, running local government like a business and more...  including making a personal plea to newly elected Poway School Board Trustee Ginger Couvrette.

Poway 2018 Election Themes:

Very hard to beat incumbentsHistorically difficult to unseat an incumbent. Requires resignation, scandal or a major problem (i.e. Billion Dollar Bond)Poway is a well run city (public safety, roads, balanced budget, prioritized projects)Incumbents are heavily backed by donors and establishment/institutional organizationsDeputy Sheriffs/Building IndustriesPolitical Parties (GOP)Teachers/Unions (2 of 3 PFT candidates won and 3rd winner had support of teachers)Anti-incumbent vote fragmentedMayor: Vaus 63%, Edmonston 19%, Johnson 15%, Bohlen 3%District 1: Grosch 50.56%, Ryan 25%, Neild 17%, Carson 7%District 3: Mullin 65%, Calabrese 35%, Write Ins #7Short Term: Frank 50.15%, Powers 37%, Russo 13%PUSD Area B: Couvrette 44%, Juza 35%, Garnier 21%PUSD Area C: Zane 49%, Norwood 34%, Sellers 17%PUSD Area D: O’Connor-Ratcliff 64%, Rodkin 36%Jon Ryan, PowayFirst.com, smart move by the SPV/“loyal opposition” to organize, will it have legs to last?  Voters are Supportive of current leadership/agendaCity of Poway - voters very supportiveStatus quo (safety, roads, budget)Poway Rd Specific Plan. I am largely supportive of plan for the folowing reasons:Property RightsNew amenities, services for residentsEconomic developmentNIMBYism vs Housing Market StressHuman progressOther problems/issues not impactful (Caylin Frank appointment, pool, Espola, Senior Center construction/displacement, parks, etc.PUSD - voters mostly supportiveEstablishment forces highly aligned/focusedLack of compelling alternativesMystery: drama, giant deficits, first amendment lawsuits, lack of transparency, lawsuits, gerrymandering, 3-2 majority remains majority but now 4-1, etc.  Do voters really care? Or is it mostly a “feel good” vote since it’s “all about the kids”? If that’s the vibe, that’s when I think it is time to worry. Seriously.Hopeful Couvrette brings Poway Budget Review discipline (sorely needed)

We also spend time talking about college basketball, the kids coming home for Thanksgiving, AJ Preller and the Padres offseason, Scott Kaplan, Steve Fisher, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead.

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Regis Philbin was on the David Letterman Show 136 times.  Pete Neild has 133 more to tie the record.  Yesterday I enjoyed having Poway City Council Candidate for District 1, Pete Neild, join me for the third time on the John Riley Project.

Pete Neild is a scientist and he has been very diligent gathering data from citizens in District 1 surveying them on key issues in this race.  He has reached 1200 people in District 1 just by driving his beautiful Corvette, Calypso, around town and chatting up people on the street walking their dogs and working in their yard or garage.  This is remarkable particularly since he is not knocking on doors.  This personal connection with voters has resulted in him getting votes simply because he was the only candidate to talk to that voter.  Pete came prepared with a treasure trove of data that he gathered from voters along with accompanying charts and graphics.  His analysis included survey data about the Poway Road plan and how voters wanted "slow growth" and "small growth".  We also discussed the data he collected from voters about the future of the Poway Senior Center/Community Center.

One of the key features of Pete's campaign and which separates him from his competitors is his enthusiastic support of the district voting plan for Poway.  Pete is a big supporter of council representatives connecting with their constituents, listening and then representing their interests to the council.  Pete has a great innovative idea to create his own "Pete Neild Council" consisting of representatives of individual neighborhoods that he would meet with regularly so he can listen to the people's needs and better represent his district.  Pete broke down the demographics of the different Poway voting districts. We zeroed in on individual neighborhoods and his Google Time Line driving routes through the "Land of a 1000 Cul-de-Sacs".

We also broke down the campaign finances of Pete's competitors and then all candidates running for Mayor or City Council.  His competitors have raised approx $3000 from donors.  Pete, however, believes that money is a corrupting influence in politics and has vowed to refuse all donations and only spend $200 or less on his campaign.  By remaining under the $200 spending limit, he is not required to file campaign finance paperwork with the Registrar of Voters.

I enjoyed discussing political parties with him.  In a non-partisan race we hope political parties would not be an issue, but in reality they are. Pete considers himself to be a Jeffersonian Republican which means he is "middle of the road".  However, he did register as a Democrat specifically to take a humorous dig at his father.  He was able to parlay that into an endorsement from the San Diego County Democratic Party.  But the reality is his political sensibilities are not traditional Democrat or traditional Republican at all.  We gained agreement on the importance of constitutional limits of government authority and protection of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

We touched on numerous other issues including Pete Babich, his first visit to Poway in 1970, population growth in Poway, the revolutionary founding fathers of Poway, WalMart, the importance of developers speaking to neighbors to get their input on new housing projects, Donald Trump and the 14th amendment, birthright citizenship, Pete's Calypso experience from dreaming to ordering to buying and now to owning (future podcast!), Lucy, submarine special operations, going under the ice, sonar and asking his colleagues and superiors for their political endorsement.

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Terry Norwood joined me yesterday afternoon for pleasant conversation about her campaign for Poway School Board in Area C (mostly Rancho Bernardo).  Terry has carved out a unique position in her race.  She is the only challenger running against two incumbents.  She is the only woman on the ballot.  She is the only Rancho Bernardo resident in the race for a district that is primarily about representing Rancho Bernardo's interests.

Terry Norwood has spent a great deal of her time as an active member in her community.  She served as PTA President at Rancho Bernardo High School.  She spent numerous years working on the Rancho Bernardo Grad Night event including one year as Committee Chair.  She has served on the school site council at RB High.  She serves on the Palomar PTA Council (the umbrella PTA organization for all of PUSD).  She has served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Commission and as a board member on the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation.  Plus she has great experience serving in organizations that support local military families.  Her progression to become a candidate for school board is simply the next logical step in her journey to serve her community.

Terry Norwood prides herself on out-of-the-box thinking looking for creative ways to bring new resources to help students in the classroom.  She sees a great need for an active CTE (Career Technical Education) program (aka vocational education) to supplement the traditional college track courses in high school.  We discussed the unique vocational programs available at various high schools that are simply under publicized and thus not offering the full potential of value for students in the area.  She sees opportunities to bring in local businesses to offer internships, to coordinate resources to help students in specialized programs (i.e. robotics) and to offer training at school sites.  While she will lobby Sacramento for more educational funding from the state budget, she wants to also maximize revenue sources available in our own backyard.

We discussed her background growing up in Bell County Texas, living abroad in Sicily and on the western outpost of America along the Aleutian Islands of Alaska.  This broad experience with different cultures and lifestyles gives Terry the ability to better empathize with the unique needs of students, teachers, parents, administrators and taxpayers of various backgrounds.

Her race offered up many fascinating topics of discussion.  She may be one of the few candidates in America that is facing off against TWO incumbents in the same race.  Because of the challenging 3-2 majority dynamic on the board with her two opponents often on opposite sides of many key issues, this may open up a 4-lane highway down the center as she works to win the race.  Terry hopes to capitalize on this anti-incumbency feeling amongst the electorate.

I was particularly intrigued with her ideas to provide visual and performing arts not simply as a separate and distinct school program, but instead as an integrated and money-saving program that helps reinforce lessons in history, social science, literature and other disciplines (including special events like Grad Night).  She strongly believes that different students learn differently, so different methods of teaching must be available (textbook, learning-by-doing, creative presentations, etc.).  We also spoke about her learnings as a mother of a special needs student and how she can help PUSD with special needs education.  Finally we also touched on the lack of long term planning at PUSD particularly with financial and safety matters.

But that wasn't all we addressed in this 2-hour discussion.  I invite you to listen and watch as we covered other issues including Rancho Bernardo High School Principal David LeMaster, US Army, US Navy, basketball, tennis, strategies on breaking the 3-2 majority dynamic, how she will work together with other board members and provide stability,

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I was pleased to have Poway Mayoral candidate Emily Johnson as a guest on the John Riley Project.  Emily is young, bright and wants to offer a new perspective for our city.  Emily believes it is important for Poway to retain it's country charm and not allow the Poway Rd Corridor project to have high density housing to a degree that transforms our city into a North Park or a Mira Mesa.  Ms. Johnson believes that young people need to take an active role in shaping their community and their quality of life.  She is stepping up and doing something about it.

Emily Johnson expanded on the challenges that young people face in Poway and in the greater San Diego area.  The high price of housing and education are significant hurdles that often create a catch-22 for young adults.  Many young people cannot afford to go to college without amassing tremendous debt, but cannot get a good job with a good salary without going to college.  So many struggle trying to earn a living as a student or in a modest job, but have difficulty finding affordable places to live, particularly in Poway.  Meanwhile, many experienced their first election in 2016, became discouraged with the result of the electoral college process and now some believe their vote does not matter.  Ms. Johnson wants to educate and motivate young people so they become engaged in the political process.

We spoke at length about social media and it's power as a communication tool.  Emily Johnson and her peers are extremely active on social media, often consuming much of the traditional news via these mediums.  We discussed the potential of social media to empower candidates to reach voters and cities to reach citizens.  Numerous national politicians were cited that use both social media and traditional media effectively to connect with people and share their message.

Emily feels great compassion for the homeless and believes there need to be programs to help them get on their feet.  Some of Emily's former classmates at Poway High are homeless and still living here in Poway today.  She supports a jobs center that offers vocational training, resume development and clothing resources for interviews.

We covered many other topics including the challenges facing the LGBTQ community, the Poway Senior Center, South Poway Votes, water polo, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Ben Sasse, Thomas Massie, Ronald Reagan, the high price of college text books, Chris Cruse, Yuri Bohlen, Poway voting districts, her dog Yaz, entertainment options for young people in Poway, tattoos, piercings, equitable representation in government, liberty, America, Poway Bowling Alley, the Confederate Flag controversy at Poway High, the Green Monster and the joy of spending quality time at many of our Poway parks.

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Poway Councilman Dave Grosch joined me Friday afternoon October 12th for a conversation about important Poway issues, his family history in Poway and a little bit about the MLB playoffs and college sports.  Dave is well known and takes great pride in being an approachable and available councilperson that will meet with constituents, listen to their concerns, respond to their emails and take their phone calls.  He wants to be responsive to the people of Poway to help them solve problems, represent their concerns and share information about issues involving city council.

Councilman Grosch shared his thoughts about the Poway Road Corridor Plan.  He believes the new Outpost project will be a strong showcase of the potential of the redevelopment plan.  Once people start seeing something real, then many concerns and unfounded rumors will lessen.  He did make it clear that property owners still need to gain approval from city council on their plans.  In one specific case, a property owner shared plans for a mixed use development, but it only had 10% commercial and ultimately was rejected by the city council.  Dave is particularly concerned about parking issues.  He sees the overflow parking on Oak Knoll, Community and other streets today.  It is important to him that each new development on Poway Rd has the necessary parking set aside to ensure there is no additional overflow on to side streets that are already impacted.

Dave Grosch is also proud of the city's fiscally conservative policies.  Balanced budgets, prioritization of special projects and prudent management of tax dollars are key principles for Councilman Grosch.  But he warned that expenses are increasing at a higher rate than revenues, so new revenue sources will be necessary.  Because many long time residents choose to remain in their homes and retire in Poway, there is less turnover of homes and thus the property tax base grows very slowly.  Part of the reason for the Poway Rd Corridor Plan is the opportunity to generate more sales tax and property tax revenue which will allow the city to continue to fund the growing needs of public safety, parks, infrastructure and more.

Dave Grosch did speak to the issue of term limits.  This was an issue he felt passionately about when he first ran for office in 2010.  However, he realized it took him time to come up to speed as a councilman to understand the city staff and how processes worked.  He also felt he had unfinished business to address (Community/Senior Center, Espola project, getting Poway Rd Corridor project started, etc.).  After consultation with his supporters he decided to run for a 3rd 4-year term.

We covered many other issues including Stoneridge, synchronizing street lights, expanding the left turn lane at Pomerado and Poway Rd, Poway Girls Softball, Poway National Little League, SAIC, TRW, raising a family in Poway, losing 8 pounds walking neighborhoods meeting with voters, Potato Chip Rock, Starridge Park, Silverset Park, Poway Road traffic, big rocks underground in Poway, the big dig at the Outpost, Loyola Marymount, Hank Gathers, Bo Kimble, Torrance, the huge Mira Mesa apartment complex off the 15 freeway, the new Poway Community Center/Senior Center, cleaning up the eucalyptus trees on Twin Peaks Rd, LMDs (Landscape Maintenance Districts), Torrey Powers, John Carson, Phil Spear (RIP), VFW, Kiwanis, water rates, taking an hour to get a gallon of milk at the grocery store because he talks freely with constituents, figuring out the weird TV channels for Aztec football and basketball, Padres constant rebuilding mode, Rocky Long, a possible Brewer/Astros World Series and his inaccurate prediction that this evening's Aztec/Air Force game wouldn't be played in a rain storm.

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A John Riley Project FAQ episode. But first in this solo podcast I want to take a moment to thank those that are watching/listening and the guests that have joined me.  I also want to share a range of thoughts about the project and address comments I get from others.

I get into some John Riley Project FAQ. Why am I doing this?  Are you only interviewing political candidates?  Will you interview more local candidates?  Am I Republican or Democrat?  Will I endorse candidates?  What's the deal with the purple curtain?  Why are your podcasts so long?  Plus I share my thoughts on ideas about future guests, the studio and more.

Enjoy!

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This morning I was pleased to welcome Poway Unified School Board Area B Candidate Ginger Couvrette.  Ginger has an incredible track record of volunteerism in our community helping children, athletes, needy families, special needs students and teachers in the Poway Unified School District.  I have always known of Ginger as a community dynamo helping out so many people throughout Poway, but I was amazed to learn that she has done so much more.  Ginger often pointed out how the positive at Poway Unified and overall how people are happy.  She doesn't want to take sides, but rather surround herself with intelligent people that can work together to solve problems.  Ginger is a former science teacher at Poway High and San Marcos High.

Ginger Couvrette spoke about the need for district-wide procedures and protocols on issues like student safety, bullying and student anxiety.  She wants to have a consistent set of standards with citizen oversight so teachers, parents and administrators have consistent expectations when important situations arise.  She also talked at length about the vocational training she experienced in high school and how these innovative programs can be implemented to at PUSD to provide better educational and career-testing opportunities.

Ginger Couvrette shared her story of helping save the Poway Days Parade and enjoying working closely with Sue Herndon and Heather Dugdale.  They joined forces again and joined Jody Campillo to create Jack-O-Smash to help raise money for special needs students at PUSD.  Over 3 years they raised $70,000 which they offered in $500 grants to all PUSD special needs teachers at all schools that requested help.  The event involved a 5K race, giant trebuchets that launched pumpkins great distances and a softball game with special needs athletes and current & former Padres and other MLB players.

Ginger also discussed her experience on the City of Poway's Budget Review Committee and the best practices she learned that could be brought to Poway Unified.  This included a clear prioritization of special projects that could be pursued with one-time money from the state or from surpluses.  The City of Poway also has a disciplined process where departments budget and save for capital expenses years in advance.  For example, if a department needed to buy a truck that would last 8 years, then they would buy the truck, but immediately begin saving in year 1 and each year thereafter.  Then when that truck needed to be replaced the funds were available to buy the next truck by year 8.  The end result is a disciplined process that includes citizen oversight of individual department budgets resulting in a long string of balanced budgets and healthy reserves.  This is one example of many where Couvrette identifies programs that work in other places that can be rolled out at Poway Unified as a successful program.

We also spoke about special needs students and their needs, unnecessary legal battles, the natural human concern about change in light of the new superintendent and her new cabinet, tightening up the business side of the district, streamlining and automating processes to save time and money, Pomerado Elementary's new technical center, school foundations, ROTC, agriculture, the 3-2 board majority dynamics, field trips, cross country, her son building and driving the Cal Poly SLO Rose Bowl Parade float, turf at Valley Elementary and Meadowbrook Middle School, lights at Arbolitos Field and Valley Elementary, Poway Sports Association, Poway soccer, football, Poway High Tennis, Poway High Water Polo, Palomar Pomerado Pathmaker internship, Thanksgiving baskets at Chaparral Elementary and the Poway High Rugby Club.  The list of community organizations that Ginger has helped is endless.

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Poway parent and education advocate Kim Garnier joined me on the John Riley Project Saturday afternoon October 6th.  Kim is a candidate for Poway Unified School Board Area B.  She and her family have a long history fighting against the corruption in the school district and fighting for the rights of students and parents.  This was a fascinating discussion, particularly going through the entire history of the activism of Kim and her husband Chris Garnier and the challenges they have faced along the way.  It was also incredible to learn the depth and commitment of the Garnier family to public education at the local, national and international levels.

Kim Garnier believes the budget is one of the key topics of discussion because it is a reflection of priorities of the district.  We explored special needs students and the challenges they face.  She shared a story of the school district falsely categorizing a student as violent (without documented evidence) and insisting the child be banished to an alternative school outside the district at a cost of $35K/year.  With Garnier's help, this student and parents had their rights protected and the child was assigned to a different PUSD school where the child is thriving and no extra costs are incurred.  Garnier spoke at length about reprioritizing school district priorities so more resources can go to the classroom to support the student, rather than being wasted in foolish legal battles, or disproportionately going to teacher raises while other classroom resources suffer.  Kim Garnier did not seek the teachers' union endorsement.  Instead she sees herself representing the "union" for students and the "union" for taxpayers.  Ultimately Garnier wants to change the conversation, provide more innovative educational strategies to make Poway students competitive on the world stage and do it while balancing the budget.  She truly wants to make the students the top priority.

We also spoke about other topics including school safety, Chula Vista Unified surpassing Poway Unified, finding future focused minds to bring new ideas forward, her family's trip to Hong Kong and her observations in the classroom and teaching style in a foreign nation, stale ideas at PUSD, resistance to change, vocational training, standing up for the truth, questioning things, sexual harassment in the school district, Mama Bear, protecting the little guy, parents not understanding their rights when interacting with teachers and principles, diversity as both a challenge and a strength, dual-language immersion, melting pots and jambalaya, cat litter, her roots in the Poway/Rancho Bernardo community, her current positive relationships with her own elementary school teachers at PUSD, the corruption of attorney Shinoff, the Billion Dollar Bond (CAB), Dolinka and "I'm here for you".

It was particularly interesting to get the whole story on the Garnier family saga at PUSD.  Their relationship with John Collins started out as one of love, friendship and mentorship, only to devolve into a fierce battle.  Kim Garnier traces the history starting with Chris attempting to defend the rights of a black child that endured racial slurs, but getting thwarted and manipulated by Collins and his staff to prevent Chris from representing the child.  This led to an attempt to reconcile where Chris opened up and had his own words used against him.  The story then evolved to a restraining order that prevented him from setting foot on his own child's campus and a ugly legal battle.  There is much more drama and detail that Kim shared in our podcast that gives you a sense of the motivations of the Collins/Shinoff regime and an inside look at the corruption occurring behind the scenes.  The drama continued to unfold to the point that Collins was discovered stealing money from school funds, later being dismissed by the district and eventually found guilty in a court of law.  The entire process is moving and gives one a great respect for the...

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My most recent podcast guest is John Carson, a candidate for Poway City Council in District 1.  John and his family have established roots here in Poway and he wants to be a part of Poway's future.  He lives in Heritage Hills, roughly behind the Poway Sushi Lounge, and only 200 steps from Poway Rd.  Because he lives closer to Poway Rd then probably any other candidate, he has a vision that is different than the current Poway Rd Specific Plan.  John is a supporter of development, but he wants to see more ranch style buildings consistent with Poway's country feel that are further set back from the street.  The current plan allows for buildings to be built right up to the sidewalk.  While that may work on Escondido's Grand Ave, he doesn't think that matches the character of Poway.  John also wants to see the architecture of each building fit in an overall theme approved by the city council rather than a random collection of buildings (which essentially is what we have now).

John Carson took the time to walk us through the entire story of the alleged Brown Act Violation in the parking lot behind Mainstream Bar & Grill, the reasons and actions he took contacting the District Attorney and the resulting reaction from city council members and the inaccuracies of the local press.  John also shared other stories at Mainstream running into city council candidates and challengers.

John told me his personal story starting in Indiana until he was 14 and then later in south central Kentucky.  John went into the marines and was in boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina on September 25, 2001.  John later went to Okinawa for 2 years and enjoyed the people, the climate and his overall quality of life.  He shared stories of being in combat in Iraq over multiple deployments spanning a period of 2 years.  His experience in the Marine Corps instilled in him discipline, integrity and a strong moral compass.  Throughout our conversation he often referred to himself as a Marine.  It is a core part of his personal identity.

John Carson and I covered so many other topics...   Poway community events where city council members do not attend, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, international business in dangerous places, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Who, Churchill Downs, his career in telecom technology, New York Yankees, Louisville, Lexington, habeus corpus rights, drone strikes, Chik-fil-A, Nanny State, making Poway more fun, the MLB playoffs, his idolization of Tony Gwynn as a teenager in Kentucky, Robin Ventura getting smacked around by Nolan Ryan, the value of land in Poway, negotiating with devolopers, Bobby Knight, Poway Senior Center, free market economics, Adam Smith's invisible hand, marijuana legalization, organ donors, helmet laws, health insurance, Palomar Health new CEO's $800,000 salary, Poway wrestling, Wayne Branstetter, guns, weapons training, police militarization, Detroit, vinyl albums, artisans, Jack White, Cub Scouts, New York City close talkers, Poway Rodeo and doing business with people of different cultures.

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Caylin Frank joined me for an enjoyable podcast session where I got to know Poway's newest councilperson.  Caylin shared her personal story growing up in Encinitas with two parents that served as deputies with the local sheriff and her mother later earning a seat on city council and eventually mayor.  This sense of civic duty influenced her to pursue a degree in political science from the University of San Diego, an internship in Washington DC with "Surf Caucus" Congressman Brian Bilbray and later as a senior policy advisor for San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn.  Caylin and her husband are new parents with a 9-month old daughter and take the time to enjoy Old Poway Park, the Farmer's Market and other family friendly places in town.  Caylin Frank believes her experience and relationships with govt officials and administrators can be a great resource for Poway citizens looking for support on a variety of issues.  We spoke at length about the greater issue of homelessness and how her learnings and relationships can be of service to the homeless here in Poway. She is a supporter of the new Outpost development on Poway Rd and is hopeful that the Poway Road Corridor plan will embrace open plazas, places to enjoy a coffee and conversation with friends and family, and serve as a dining and entertainment destination for local residents.  As a new resident to Poway, Caylin Frank is proud that she and her husband made a great choice to live in the top city to raise a family in San Diego County.  It is important to Caylin that Poway retains this special culture and town character for her child and the people she represents.

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Gaby Dow joined us for a great discussion about PUSD issues from a parent perspective.  Gaby is a business consultant that works in the area where the public sector and technology intersect, so she had some great insight into Poway Unified's technology plans.  She served on the school district's tech advisory committee and shared some of the frustrations and challenges facing the district and it's IT strategy.  Gaby shared in detail how a third party, hired consultant for the district chose not to offer recommendations due to the toxic culture at the school district.  This led to the infamous report that John Collins later redacted with edits, thus thwarting transparency and preventing "dirty laundry" to be exposed to the public.  We also covered PUSD's data breach which Gaby Dow was the recipient of when she requested a routine set of public records and instead received personal information on tens of thousands of students and their families.  We also spent time discussing the districts's financial challenges including the Billion Dollar Bond and the current structural deficit.  It was enjoyable to discuss the dynamics of each of the current school board political races and the strengths and weaknesses of various candidates.  We had fun pointing out hypocrisies of campaign slogans with actual reality as well as showcasing how the election districts are largely gerrymandered.

PUSD Area B: Ginger Couvrette, Kim Garnier, Kevin JuzaPUSD Area C: Terry Norwood, Charles Sellers, TJ ZanePUSD Area D: Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff, Stan Rodkin

There was so much more we could have covered!  Gaby is a recent owner of a Tesla Model 3.  We need to do a follow up segment about her car, electric vehicle ownership experiences and the entire EV marketplace.  Plus Gaby Dow does consulting for various public agencies including cities and water districts.  Gaby will definitely be back!  We went over an hour and a half just on PUSD.  We'll spend more time on more topics very soon.

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District 3 Incumbent, John Mullin, joined me for a podcast conversation Saturday afternoon Sept 29, 2018. We delved into a variety of issues including the Poway Road Corridor plan, the council appointment process, the Cafagna Center, pension challenges and more. Councilman Mullin is focused on the city's mission of public safety, infrastructure maintenance and a family friendly environment in Poway. Councilman Mullin is particularly proud of the city's consistent practice of fiscal responsibility, long history of balanced budgets and a healthy reserve. He wants to get "the most bang for the buck" for taxpayers in Poway and streamline city processes to make them more time and cost efficient. He sees the Poway Rd development project as the equivalent of "remodeling the kitchen in our nice home" to upgrade the city part of the "City in the Country". His approach is to not dictate what property owners can do, but instead to allow property owners to come forward and propose plans that fit within the Poway general plan or within the scope of the current building regulations.

John Mullin serves as the Poway representative for the Metro Waste Water JPA and Metro Transit System. He takes great pride in helping provide innovative water conservation solutions for Poway residents. He also has championed solar power initiatives at the Poway Performing Arts (Poway High) site and at Fire Station #3 on Pomerado Rd.

Councilman John Mullin is a former president of the Poway Girls Softball League. He spends a great deal of time supporting active troops with Poway's adoptive battalion at Camp Pendleton, introducing them to our public works programs and career opportunities in town. His wife, Susie, start Project HoHoHo providing assistance for Marines during the Christmas holidays. He also is a big supporter of veterans in Poway. Finally, John was a leader helping bring forward the special needs housing project Villa de Vida.

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Yuri Bohlen wants to "Make Poway the City in the Country Again". When Yuri first arrived he shared with me his 5 Point Pledge for Poway which he has in writing and notarized, and which I summarize as follows:

1. If elected, he will ask voters 6 months before the end of his first term for a vote of confidence. If he fails to get 50%+1, he will not run for re-election.
2. He will not serve more than 2 terms.
3. He will make no appointments to city council. All seats would be elected by the people.
4. He will have an open door policy. Yuri will be available at City Hall during normal business hours every Monday thru Thursday and alternating Fridays. If you want to talk to him, he will be available.
5. He will ensure City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, even if there is no business to conduct. This will still allow citizens to share their thoughts through regular public oral comments.

Yuri and I covered many topics. He was particularly passionate on the Poway Road Corridor plan and the new Community/Senior Center. He thinks both projects are a waste of money, should be abandoned and the resources should be applied to other higher priorities, such as fire and police protection. Yuri does not want to make Poway Road look like Friars Road. We also covered his vision of transforming Stoneridge into a public golf course and entertainment venue for families. Yuri spoke at length about his concerns about the homeless in Poway and his objection to the appointment process for city council. He also shared his great story meeting Vince Neil from Motley Crue and his passion for both the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams.

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Brian Edmonston is running to be Poway's next mayor and he is ready to lead Poway to an even better quality of life. Brian passionately discussed expanding and upgrading Poway parks, particularly transforming Stoneridge into a public golf course, swim & tennis facility and walking, running and dog walking destination. Mr. Edmonston expressed his concerns about the Poway Road Corridor plan, specifically about greater integration of commercial real estate amongst residential and an easing of density. Ultimately Brian wants to be a leader that gets out in front of big issues, upgrades amenities for residents and makes the quality of life on par with the best cities in San Diego County. We spent a great deal of time discussing his particular race and how he differentiates himself with our current mayor. Brian expressed his concern about how the mayor and city council seem content with Poway as it is, rather than leading Poway to be everything it can be. We also spent time discussing city council appointments, dog parks and living abroad with his family in Seville, Spain for a few years in a mixed use neighborhood.

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City Council candidate, Jon Ryan, let it rip in a high energy discussion about all things Poway.  In his career he's been a fix-it guy.  In his personal life, he's a dog rescue guy.  Jon applied his fix-it and rescue skills to solve problems in Poway using science, reason and common sense.  We got into Poway parks, housing density, dogs and even Gus Fring.  The Poway Road Corridor plan, the impact of high density housing and Jon's ideal scenario about Poway Rd are discussed at length.  Jon also weighed in on the Stoneridge development, veteran's housing, the Poway Community Pool renovation and the entire process of the recent city council appointment.  Jon candidly shared his thoughts about our current city council and the state of his city council race in district 1.  We even got into Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Back to the Future and Westworld.

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The Return of Pete Neild! Pete makes a second visit to the JRP Podcast Studio to share more of his personal background. As a son of an Episcopal preacher, he learned what it meant to stick to his principles by the example of his father. Pete joined the Navy right out of high school, developed technical skills on submarines and traveled the world. He shares a story where he was on the spot and had to make a crucial decision based on evidence at hand. Then there was the story of Pete passing out his printed material in his neighborhood and... well... you have to hear Pete tell the tale.

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Can he be blunt? Yes he can! Charlie Sellers talks straight and tells us what's really happening with the dynamics of PUSD and two factions on the Poway School Board. This was an incredible discussion of policy and politics. Charlie did not pull any punches. We explore the 3-2 board majority, the ugly John Collins saga of corruption and embezzlement, the process of choosing our new superintendent and the struggles he has simply getting access to financial information that is kept from him. As an accountant, we speak at length about budget issues, priorities and how to allocate resources to benefit students in the classroom. Charlie describes his race in detail and shows the stark contrast between himself and his two challengers: TJ Zane and Terry Norwood. We even found time to talk Aztec football and enjoy a moment with our dog Nona. Charlie also shared the story of how he voted against a raise for his wife and was banished to the sofa for a few nights.

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Entertaining and interesting discussion with long-time Poway resident and city council candidate, Tony Russo.  Discussion includes Tony's Poway roots as a student at Tierra Bonita Elementary, Twin Peaks and Poway High.  Tony shared many stories about his family business O'Harley's.  We discussed a variety of Poway issues including the Poway Rd development, housing issues, business challenges in Poway, the need for quality parks for children, the situation at Stoneridge Country Club and Tony's comments about the recent city council appointment process.  Tony shared stories about his children, parents and Sunday dinners with his extended Italian family.  Recorded September 18, 2018.

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In-depth conversation with 38-year Poway resident and city council candidate, Pete Neild.  Discussion includes Pete's early days in South Poway and later on Candy Cane Lane.  We explored Pete's Poway history, family, career in the Navy and as a scientist in the private sector.  We explored some of Pete's challenges with city hall when attempting to get permits to build or manage his own property.  Pete was an early concerned citizen regarding the Poway Business Park and successfully influenced the city to set the buildings back so they were almost entirely out of view.  Pete also shared stories of his Corvette he has affectionately named Calypso.  We explored Pete's passion with sports cars, drives along Highway 1, attending races at Laguna Seca and a memorable Route 66 road trip.  Recorded September 17, 2018.

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Comments on the Poway Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum held on September 13, 2018 at the Poway Community Center.  Comments about Poway Unified School District Finances.  A closing comment about Poway Legend: Phil Spear RIP.

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Exploring Big Ideas. Inviting guests to join the podcast: political candidates for Poway City Council, PUSD school board, Poway Mayor, local entrepreneurs, community activists, athletes, coaches, superfans, authors, journalists and more. Exploring topics such as transforming Poway Road, Poway City Council campaign, Poway mayoral campaign, Poway School District campaign, Airbnb, Kavanaugh, Sasse, School House Rock, Padres, Poway history, high school sports, Poway Titans, Rancho Bernardo Broncos, Del Norte Nighthawks, Westview Wolverines, Mt Carmel Sun Devils. 

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