Ross Furukawa and Todd James discuss the new reopening rules for California. Ross talks with Laurel Rosen of the Santa Monica Chamber about the current business climate, leases, and how we can support our local business community during the pandemic.

Ross and Matt start to discuss how other cities are dealing with COVID-19. They share some thoughts and observations about how homelessness presents differently in different cities. They wrap with some mask and social distancing shaming.

Ross and Matt talk about the recent lawsuit to change voting laws in Santa Monica.

Mike Feinstein chats with Santa Monica Interim City Attorney George Cardona and Election Law Attorney Gautam Dutta.

They chat about the recent California Voters Rights Act, and how these laws affect how we elect local government.

Todd James and Ross Furukawa have a chat about the state of commercial real estate, some discussion about not paying residential rent, and some new ideas on the Plaza development in Downtown Santa Monica.

Ross introduces Clara Harter, our new reporter at the Santa Monica Daily Press. They discuss her background, how she got here, and some interesting story ideas.

Feel free to send story ideas to [email protected].

Reporter Brennon Dixson has a chat with newly appointed Santa Monica City Council Member Kristan McCowan.

Edited by Mari Kubani

120 residents applied for the vacant Santa Monica City Council appointment. Ross and Matt talk shop about what they think the Council will be looking for and what variables apply to the decision. A list of candidates can be found at https://www.smgov.net/Departments/Clerk/Boards_and_Commissions/City_Council_Appointment.aspx

This episode was edited by Mari Kubani.

A quick COVID update for 4th of July Weekend, then Matt has a discussion with Scott Francis, Cofounder and CEO, and Johnny Wardell, Marketing Director from Santa Monica Brew Works. www.santamonicabrewworks.com.

Santa Monica waterman Mike Vaughan dies suddenly. Fireworks in neighborhoods, DEVMO drops a Santa Monica track, Main Street going outdoors.

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Guest host Mike Feinstein has a discussion with local black community leaders about the Black Agenda, what needs to change and what it's like to be black in Santa Monica.

Main Street will be changing things up to allow for more pedestrian traffic, more parklets, and outdoor dining. A discussion with Hunter Hall, the director of the Main Street Business Improvement Association. This was originally recorded just before the Santa Monica looting and riots.