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February 23, 2025 Public Comment Episode 07 Special Interest Groups audio
Welcome to Episode 07 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about the influence of special interest groups. From local organizations to outside activists for hire, we call out the tactics and discuss the impacts these groups have in our community.
28 min
February 23, 2025 Public Comment Episode 07 Special Interest Groups
Welcome to Episode 07 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about the influence of special interest groups. From local organizations to outside activists for hire, we call out the tactics and discuss the impacts these groups have in our community.
28 min
February 17, 2025 Public Comment Episode 06 Government Waste
Welcome to Episode 06 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we discuss government waste, including the organizational structures of local governments, how taxes and other funds are used, how programs and services are provided to the public, and where improvements are possible.
30 min
February 17, 2025 Public Comment Episode 06 Government Waste audio
Welcome to Episode 06 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we discuss government waste, including the organizational structures of local governments, how taxes and other funds are used, how programs and services are provided to the public, and where improvements are possible.
30 min
February 10, 2025 Public Comment Episode 05 State of Napa Valley's wine industry
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 05, we discuss the state of Napa Valley's wine industry. We address the local and global pressures impacting the wine industry today more than ever, while talking about the realities and challenges of being successful in one of the finest wine regions in the world.
29 min
February 10, 2025 Public Comment Episode 05 State of Napa Valley's wine industry audio
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 05, we discuss the state of Napa Valley's wine industry. We address the local and global pressures impacting the wine industry today more than ever, while talking about the realities and challenges of being successful in one of the finest wine regions in the world.
29 min
February 03, 2025 Public Comment Episode 04 Vision for Napa Valley
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 04, we discuss the vision - or lack thereof - for the future of the Napa Valley. What roles will agriculture, the wine industry and tourism play in Napa Valley's future? How will economic and environmental sustainability coexist? How do we allow for measured growth while protecting what makes Napa Valley so special?
27 min
February 03, 2025 Public Comment Episode 04 Vision for Napa Valley audio
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 04, we discuss the vision - or lack thereof - for the future of the Napa Valley. What roles will agriculture, the wine industry and tourism play in Napa Valley's future? How will economic and environmental sustainability coexist? How do we allow for measured growth while protecting what makes Napa Valley so special?
27 min
January 27, 2025 Public Comment Episode 03 Non-Profits audio
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 03, we talk about the more than 500 registered 501c3 non-profits operating in Napa County and discuss if consolidation or a reduction in individual organizations would extend the philanthropy dollars that are critical to deliver services to the people in our community who need them.
26 min
January 27, 2025 Public Comment Episode 03 Non-Profits
Welcome to Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we're going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
In Episode 03, we talk about the more than 500 registered 501c3 non-profits operating in Napa County and discuss if consolidation or a reduction in individual organizations would extend the philanthropy dollars that are critical to deliver services to the people in our community who need them.
26 min

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Our podcast is a platform to have honest conservations about politics, people, and whatever else is on our minds, even if that might make people uncomfortable. We don’t plan to be politically correct.…