Many Americans are left with questions about the vaccines, the status of their approval, and their long-term efficacy. We pose these questions to the director of Scripps Research Translational Institute, Dr. Eric Topol. Also, housing prices in San Diego are getting higher and analysts say it’s not out of the question for the median price to reach $1 million by this time next year. Plus, the last time California had a Republican governor was when Arnold Schwarzenegger was in office. Was his tenure a win for the GOP? In addition, smoke from the massive fire in Northern California is making its way down to San Diego, just as a heat wave is hitting the region. And, Jeeyoon Kim, an award-winning concert pianist, educator and podcast host, is releasing a self-help book based on insights from her life experiences. Finally, Rachel Lynett on her play, "Black Mexican," that is premiering in a staged reading at San Diego Rep’s Latinx New Play Festival.