Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina

Jennifer Smith is running for Goleta City Council in District 3. In this podcast conversation with journalist Josh Molina, Smith talks about the housing proposal at the Glen Annie Golf Club, the county's Housing Element process, Old Town Goleta's re-striping efforts, traffic in Goleta, plans to close the Goleta library for two years, and variety of issues and challenges facing Goleta. Smith also talks about her work as a Legal Aid Foundation attorney and her background and the events that shaped her public service.

Josh Molina is a journalist who creates dynamic conversation with people on the topics of housing, education, business, politics, culture and the issues facing our region. Please hit subscribe on YouTube and consider a financial contribution to support these podcasts at www.santabarbaratalks.com

Dave King is running for a re-election as Buellton Mayor in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. King was first elected in 2008 to the City Council. King talks with journalist Josh Molina about his re-election campaign. King shares his plans to build a disc golf course, re-open a movie theater, and explains the plan to open a bowling alley in Buellton. In addition, King, a retired CHP officer, said he wants to bring more CHP officers to Highway 246 to slow down speeding on the highway. King discusses his time as mayor and his plans for re-election.

Journalist Josh Molina host Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina and creates dynamic conversations on topics such as housing, business, education, culture and politics. Please subscribe on YouTube and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to make a financial contribution to support these podcasts.

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Josh Molina breaks down the behind-the-scenes dynamic behind the City Council District 1 contest between Alejandra Gutierrez and Wendy Santamaria, amid recent endorsements, and allegations of sign theft. Josh Molina is a college instructor and journalists who interviews people on a variety of issues, including housing, education, culture, business and politics. Santa Barbara Talks is a place for all perspectives to discuss solutions on topics that affect all of us. Visit SantaBarbaraTalks.com to make a contribution. Please hit subscribe on YouTube.

Goleta resident Rich Foster is running for Goleta Mayor! Foster is a regular at government meetings and often-critic of the Goleta City Council and staff. In this podcast, Foster talks about his views on housing, the Old Town Goleta re-striping project, the spending for the new train station remodel, roads, and other Goleta issues. Foster is challenging incumbent Paula Perotte.

Please check out this podcast and find more than 250 others ‪@santabarbaratalkswithJosh‬. Josh Molina creates dynamic conversations with individuals on the topics of housing, education, business, politics, culture and more. Molina also hosts The Josh Molina show where he offers analysis and commentary on the issues of the day.

Journalist Josh Molina talks about how AI further erodes the quality of journalism and says news outlets should hire more journalists to save the industry. He also talks about media bias, explains what censorship is and what it is isn't talks the difference between on-the-ground news gatherers and influencers.

Josh Molina is a college instructor and journalists who interviews people on a variety of issues, including housing, education, culture, business and politics. Santa Barbara Talks is a place for all perspectives to discuss solutions on topics that affect all of us. Visit SantaBarbaraTalks.com to make a contribution. Please hit subscribe on YouTube.

Buellton Vice Mayor David Silva stole the show at the recent Santa Barbara County Democratic Party Labor Day Barbecue. His explanation for why he his running for mayor wowed the crowd of nearly 300 people. Silva sits down with journalist Josh Molina for a candid discussion about his candidacy and his views on politics. "I don't view this as pitting against two people," Silva says on the podcast. "I see politics as less of a basketball game and more of a marathon. I am really just trying to run the best time I can."

Check out the podcast to learn more about Silva, who grew up in Orcutt, the son on a rancher and a farmer.

Joshua Molina is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in Santa Barbara, San Diego and the Bay area covering City Hall, politics, housing, redevelopment, breaking news, features, and just about every topic. He is also a college instructor. Please consider a contribution to support this podcast and see more content at santabarbaratalks.com. Also, please subscribe on YouTube.

A Los Angeles developer wants to build 255 apartments on a hill behind the Santa Barbara Mission and across the street from the Mission Rose Garden. Josh Molina explains what is going on in this fast-break, special episode of Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina. He also talks about the plan to create more housing at La Cumbre Plaza and talks about councilwoman Kristen Sneddon and her leadership.

Santa Barbara Talks is a podcast hosted by journalist Joshua Molina. He creates dynamic conversations with people on the topics of housing, education, politics, business, culture and much more. Please subscribe on YouTube and visit Molina's website www.santabarbaratalks.com

Santa Barbara City Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez is running for a second term on the Santa Barbara City Council. In this podcast, Gutierrez talks about her accomplishments during her first term in office, and answers questions about her stance on rent control, housing, and her primary opponent, Wendy Santamaria. Gutierrez also talks about her new alliance with Jason Dominguez, the person she unseated when she won her first term. Gutierrez also discusses the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party, and whey she did not seek an endorsement. Gutierrez also shares her personal story.

Santa Barbara Talks is a podcast hosted by journalist Joshua Molina. He creates dynamic conversations with people on the topics of housing, education, politics, business, culture and much more. Please subscribe on YouTube and visit Molina's website www.santabarbaratalks.com

Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, opens up in this podcast with journalist Josh Molina. Maldonado answers questions about the turnover in the cabinet, her leadership style, the Santa Barbara Teachers Association contract controversies, the strike threat, Hozby Galindo, what role being Latina plays in how she is perceived, and much more. She also talks about her personal story and coming to the U.S. at 11 and learning to speak English.

Josh Molina is a journalist who focuses conversations on housing, education, transportation, business and culture. Please hit subscribe on YouTube and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com for more content

Journalists Jade Martinez-Pogue and Lily Dallow talk their epic Taylor Swift concert in Amsterdam. After spending hours online waiting to order tickets, the two lucked out and scored near front-row seats, for less than $250 each, a fraction of what Taylor tickets cost in the U.S. Hear about their amazing journey, along with friend Phoebe, through Europe, including their hostel stays. Also, Lily announces her new job, as digital content director at KTLA in Los Angeles. Check out this hilarious and entertaining podcast with two of journalism's brightest young stars.

Josh Molina is a journalist who focuses conversations on housing, education, transportation, business and culture. Please hit subscribe on YouTube and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com for more content