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  • Mayor of Ventura, Matt LaVere

    The Mayor of Ventura, Matt LaVere is our feature interview. He shares information about business, housing, budget issues, SOAR, tourism, water and the future of Ventura.

    28 min
  • 4th of July week – Tom Spence & Mike Anderson
    4th of July week, Tom Spence and Mike Anderson

    What are your favorite songs that celebrate 4th of July? 
    What are your favorite scenes from movies that portray 4th of July? 
    Conversation about how thankful we are to live in USA. 

    More episodes on podcast platforms and every Sunday on KVTA AM 1590 in Ventura, CA.

    28 min
  • The Military Money Show – our guest is Lacey Langford
    Lacey Langford, The Military Money Show
    • What are some differences with money between military life and civilian life? 
    • What is important to you about serving the military population?
    • How does life insurance come into play with families in the military?
    • What are some common financial planning issues veterans and military families should be aware of?

      • Learn more online search for Lacey Langford

      29 min
    • Clyde Reynolds – Types of Mental Illness
      Clyde Reynolds – Types of MENTAL ILLNESS
      • What do we need to know about various types of mental illness?
      • Is there a stigma with getting diagnosed or taking medication, how do we normalize this conversation?
      • Where can people go for more information, insight or help?   
      • 1 in 5 people in the US have some type of mental illness yet 56% go untreated.

        • Learn more online at https://nami.org/

        27 min
      • Father’s Day Special – with Tom Spence & Michael Anderson
        Special Fatherhood Program, 
        • What are the memories you have of your childhood and spending time with your Dad? 
        • What does it mean to be a father/dad? 
        • How does being a Dad impact your life?   
        • What are the top 5 rated gifts for Dad this Father’s Day?

          • Michael Anderson & Tom Spence talk about all things related to Dads & Fatherhood in this episode.

          28 min
        • Generation Z – Stats about 2019 Graduates
          Generation Z, Fun stats about 2019 Grads
          • Generation Z, born between 1995-2012. 
          • Ever since they were born, the internet has been here and growing, they have grown up with technology. 
          • What does the next 50 years of work hold for Generation Z? 
          • Currently they are the largest population demographically, taking up 26% of the world population.
          • 20 Years ago Buzz Leherman gave a commencement speech, it’s still appropriate today.

            • Please enjoy this 26 minute podcast, Tom Spence and Michael Anderson review Generation Z stats and we hear that 1999 Buzz Lehrman commencement speech set to music, “Wear Sunscreen”.

            27 min
          • Stay safe from phone & email SCAMS – Detective Tim Lohman
            Tim Lohman, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
            • What is going on with the phone scam calls? 
            • How can we stay safe, what are practical tools?
            • What is happening with email scams right now?
            • Where do we report these scams and other issues?

              • Learn more online: https://www.venturasheriff.org/

              27 min
            • Parenting Beyond the Rules – author Connie Albers
              Connie Albers, Author of Parenting Beyond the Rules 
              • How can parents be more prepared for teenage years?
              • What should parents expect going into young adulthood?
              • Is parenting today different than parenting 30 years ago?
              • What ways can we embrace technology to be solid parents?

                Learn more online at conniealbers.com

                28 min
              • Banks Pecht – Successful Questions in Coaching
                Banks Pecht, How does asking the right questions improve performance?
                • Can high performing people achieve more happiness and success, how is this done?
                • What is coaching and how is it different from therapy?
                • Does coaching help with job search?
                • What is the difference between facts and feelings? Why does this matter?

                  • Learn more online visit bankscoaching.com

                  28 min

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