Why Are California Kids Struggling With Math? | Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
California pours billions into public education. Yet classrooms remain under strain, student outcomes lag, and programs multiply without clear accountability. In this episode, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa ...
7 Touko 202540min
One Musician Walks Away from Pop Fame to Follow a Different Calling | Melody Noel
Melody Noel spent years writing songs in the pop industry. Today, she’s witnessing something different—Californians showing up for quiet worship nights, finding purpose in faith, and forming communiti...
6 Touko 202527min
How Joshua Tree Protection Law Is Impacting CA Cities | Curtis Yakimow | Madelaine LaVoie
California’s effort to protect the iconic Joshua tree is well-intentioned—but the law has led to unintended consequences for homeowners, developers, and even public infrastructure projects. In this ep...
3 Touko 202533min
California DA Explains Why Shoplifting Is Going Down | Jeff Reisig
Retail theft laws in California have changed—but is it enough to make a difference? With felony charges now on the table for repeat offenders, some business owners say they’re already seeing fewer inc...
30 Huhti 202531min
Marine Veteran Turns Adversity Into Purpose | Kate Monroe
Marine veteran Kate Monroe’s journey began with injury and disappointment during her military service, and deepened as she faced the complexity of the Veterans Affairs system after leaving the Marine ...
29 Huhti 202532min
600,000 Residents Could Lose Water Under Potential Dam Removal in California | Chris Coulombe
Thousands of families, farms, and businesses across three Northern California counties—Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin—could lose a vital water supply as two key dams face removal. Chris Coulombe joins u...
26 Huhti 202533min
California Pays 85% More for Power. A New Storage Project Could Help | Mike Umbro
Could California’s old oil fields become part of the state’s clean energy future? In this episode, we meet Mike Umbro, a California native testing a new approach to long-duration energy storage. With ...
23 Huhti 202535min
How One of LA’s Oldest Foundations Builds Trust in California Communities | Bill Ahmanson
In California’s nonprofit world, consistency is hard to find, but one of the state’s oldest foundations still focuses on long-term support and trust. In this episode, Bill Ahmanson, president of The A...
22 Huhti 202542min
