Welcome to Episode 20 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, our in-studio guest is Barry Martin, radio host/producer and community theater director/actor. We talk about today's political landscape, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating news, as well as how Barry's love of the arts led him to a second career in Napa community theater.

Welcome to Episode 19 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, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.

Welcome to Episode 19 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, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.

Welcome to Episode 18 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, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 18 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, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 17 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, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in technology and other sectors.

Welcome to Episode 17 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, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in technology and other sectors.

Welcome to Episode 16 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, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 16 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, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 15 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 welcome our first in-studio guest, former City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, and discuss what brought Chris to Napa Valley, his motivation to pursue elected service, and his thoughts about Napa Valley today.