Spotlight on the Community

Spotlight on the Community

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Spotlight on the Community episodes

  • Balboa Park Begins Gradual Reopening
    John Bolthouse, Executive Director for the Friends of Balboa Park, returns to discuss new happenings in the Jewel of San Diego. Bolthouse emphasizes the importance of collaboration amongst city, philanthropic and park programs to ensure Balboa Park is properly taken care of. Bolthouse highlights projects such as the Moreton Bay Fig Tree observation deck and new lighting fixtures, which enhance the park-going experience. Bolthouse chats about the ever-evolving state-mandates, which allow Balboa Park to gradually reopen.
    24 min
  • Renowned Behavioral Ecologist's Book Explains What Humans Can Learn From the Rituals of Animals
    Caitlin O'Connell, renowned Elephant Scientist, Behavioral Ecologist and Author, discusses her new book, Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves. O'Connell underscores the importance of community rituals in the animal kingdom and in human society. O'Connell considers the impacts social isolation will have upon humans once the pandemic subsides.
    29 min
  • Coalition's "Challenge" Supports Artists and Art Organizations Significantly Impacted By The Relentless Pandemic
    Matt Carney, Co-Chair of the San Diego Arts & Culture Coalition (SDACC), and Executive Director of the San Diego Ballet, discusses the San Diego Arts and Culture Challenge, now in it's it 3rd Phase to raise significant resources for artists and art organizations that have been walloped by the pandemic. Carney chats about the invaluable role arts play in everyday life and the myriad benefits that come with "creative" education.
    26 min
  • COVID-19 Doesn't Slow Down Home Start, Inc in Supporting Abuse Victims
    Lauren Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc, is joined by Board President, Cameron Clark, to talk about the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of abuse in the face of COVID-19 challenges. Clarke highlights the lessons Home Start has learned from the pandemic. Tancredi-Baese chats about Home Start's Social Enterprises, which provides employment opportunities for young mothers, along with its virtual Blue Ribbon Broadcast for Bright Futures -- It's A Family Affair event, slated for Saturday, May 8.
    27 min
  • Award-Winning Journalist Teases New Book; Recounts Storied Career, Impact of Social Media on Journalism
    Len Novarro, an Award-Winning Journalist and Author, talks about his of his soon-to-be-published book, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: A Journalist's Journey Amid the Twilight of Truth. Novarro discusses the ever-changing nature of journalism and the effect social media has had on factual and balanced reporting. Novarro, a former San Diego Tribune features editor, recounts stories from his career including his experiences traveling with the KKK, exposing nuclear waste issues and government cover-ups in Memphis, and a fight he once had with Paul McCartney.
    27 min
  • Veteran Filmmakers Tackle Armed Forces Film Challenge
    Floyd Strayer, Director and Team Leader of Team VetPics, is joined by Producer, Actor, and Publicist Susan J Farese, and Screenwriter, Producer and Actor, Tommy Anderson, to discuss their film, Life After Oblivion. The trio talks about their team's mission to showcase films produced and written by veterans that shed a light on critical issues such as PTSD and mental illness. Strayer elaborates on his passion for raising awareness on struggles faced by military veterans.
    28 min
  • Adult Rehabilitation Center Alumnus Shares Successful Recovery Journey
    Captain Paul Swain, Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by Santiago Ortega, an ARC alumnus. Ortega discusses his journey to recovery and the impact sobriety has had on his life. Captain Swain underscores the center's success rate and promotes the ongoing Paver Fundraiser, which allows donors to permanently cement their names into the grounds of the new rehabilitation facility.
    25 min

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Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been…

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