Civil Dialogues

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by sitting down with Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education.

Morales discusses the widespread contributions from Hispanics in our communities and the current state of immigrants in our country and the turmoil that they are facing. Tune in to see how current immigration and tariff policies are effecting our economy and communities here on the Central Coast, as well as the role of education in economic development.

California Lutheran University President John Nunes schools us on academic freedom, thought leadership and his goals for CLU.

In this episode we speak with Nicki Parr - CEO of WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) as she dives into entrepreneurship in the 21st century — from breaking barriers to building inclusive economies. Enjoy this engaging conversation!

Pashion Footwear founder Haley Pavone is grappling with the biggest challenge yet to her small business. Listen now to this engaging conversation.

In this episode we speak with Jamshid Damooei of California Lutheran University about the economics of living with dignity on the Central Coast. Enjoy this engaging discussion!

Business Times Scholarship winner Cecely Zamora walks us through her journey from college student to intern to finding her first job and launching her career.

Sir Niall Ferguson on the economics of Trump 2.0.

We chat with Ventura County Taxpayers Association Executive Director Ryan Grau about outrageous pay for street sweepers in Oxnard, a power grab for street lights in Ventura and other issues involving taxpayer funds.

Civil Dialogues visits with Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries in LA - the nation's most successful gang recovery program. He talks about the origins of violence in our society and the power of belonging.

We speak with Thomas Tighe, who is stepping down after leading Direct Relief, a global provider of medicine and health services to disaster areas for more than two decades. He reflects on the importance of private giving and public service in a turbulent time.