Jeff Hocker Show

Jeff Hocker has a discussion with the new Board Chairperson for the L Fund, Magi Raible. They talk about how they organization helps women in our Valley. Then, Eric Davis, of the G.E.D. publication, who handles the Sales/Partnerships/Events, as well as Sponsorship Specialist for the City of Cathedral City talks about the ways G.E.D. has grown in recent years including branching into the Puerto Vallarta market and more.

Al Jones has been involved in so many organizations and institutions throughout California and the Coachella Valley. Meet the man who presently chairs the Airport Commission at Palm Springs International Airport, and whose decades of experience as an administrator in the California State University system continue to have him working with Priority One Coachella Valley on the establishment of CSU's next full scale campus being awarded to Palm Desert.

There's not enough time in this hour show to touch on everything, so count on the fact that Jeff Hocker will have Al back for more about what he is up to!

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This week on the Jeff Hocker Show, Jeff talks with Brad Fuhr, Owner/Founder, Gay Desert Guide about his long involvement with LGBTQ organizations, media and marketing. Then, Joe Giarusso, a composer and the Chair of the Musical Arts Alliance and CVRep Board Member talk about the local arts scene and its recovery from pandemic shut-downs.

Jeff Hocker talks with two businessmen; two Kevin's in the LGBTQ community providing very different kinds of professional services. Hopefully, you will never need a personal injury attorney, but when something unfortunate does happen and you have to seek relief through the courts, Kevin Crockett of Crockett Law Group talks about the importance of having a good advocate in your corner. They discuss the categories and cases a personal injury attorney tries. Then, Kevin Stern from Town Real Estate in Palm Springs tells his unique story about what led to his landing in the Coachella Valley and how he came to open his own firm helping people find their dream home in this slice of desert paradise. They discuss how the Coachella Valley market is doing, what’s next as interest rates rise and all the non-profit organizations that Kevin supports.

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Crockett Law Group

Town Real Estate

In the late-1980's while serving in the United States Army, Colonel Grethe Cammermeyer was seeking a top secret security clearance. In the midst of that process, she would end up honestly stating that she is a lesbian and so began one of the most high-profile cases by a high-ranking officer in the United States Department of Defense for overturning the military's ban on service by LGBTQ+ Americans.

This week, Dr. Cammermeyer talks with Jeff Hocker about her service in Vietnam, later becoming chief nurse in the Washington National Guard, raising four sons, her relationship of more than thirty years with her wife Diane Divelbess, the autobiography and autobiographical made-for-TV film about her life, her work in LGBTQ activism and Democratic politics, and her ongoing passions.

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Jeff Hocker talks about the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus's Easter Parade drive-in fundraiser on Saturday, April 10 at 7:00p.m. with the incomparable Ethylina Canne, Mistress of Ceremonies and performers.

Then, meet Lenny Broberg, Retired San Francisco Police Inspector/Detective, who talks with Jeff about his life, and his career as an out police officer and how he helps non-profits to reach their financial goals. Lenny is also participating in the Easter Parade event and discusses his connection to the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus through long-term friend Dave Murdock.

Jeff talks with Kathleen Bennett, Founder and Principal of Resort Marketing discussing her 25 years in marketing her clients and how tourism has played a big roll in her expertise. Then, he welcomes Winston Gieseke, Author and Journalist to discuss his book Bang Like A Porn Star. He will also discuss how he became a driving force in promoting philanthropy as the Desert Scene and Giving sections editor for the Desert Sun.