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The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senio... more
FAQs about The Podlight:How many episodes does The Podlight have?The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.
April 22, 2023How Silicon Valley is tackling homelessnessMore than 10,000 people are homeless in Santa Clara County, a sobering reality despite millions of dollars funneling into the county to address the crisis. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks to Preston Prince, executive director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, about how that agency is working to end homelessness and other solutions....more26minPlay
April 08, 2023The drug smuggler inside San Jose's police unionThe shocking allegations of drug smuggling by a top administrator at San Jose's police union has rocked Silicon Valley and the nation. Co-host Joseph Geha digs into the situation with William Armaline, director of the SJSU Human Rights Institute, and LaDoris Cordell, a retired judge and former San Jose independent police auditor. The police union declined to participate....more43minPlay
March 25, 2023The fight for a Buddhist temple in San JoseSan Jose leaders will soon consider a plan years in the making to build a nearly 14,000 square foot Buddhist temple in an Evergreen neighborhood. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks with Pierluigi Oliverio, the city's planning commission chair who supports the project, and Murali Pabbisetty, a neighbor who opposes....more21minPlay
February 26, 2023Massive inequality: A snapshot of Silicon Valley's economyEvery year, research organization Joint Venture Silicon Valley releases a report showing how the region is faring economically -- and this year's report highlights massive and growing inequality in Silicon Valley. Co-host Joseph Geha discusses the stark divide with Joint Venture president and CEO Russell Hancock and Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO Nicole Taylor....more46minPlay
February 13, 2023Meet San Jose's new District 10 councilmemberIn January, San Jose elected leaders appointed two new councilmembers in Districts 8 and 10. Co-host Nick Preciado introduces you to Arjun Batra, who will represent District 10 spanning Almaden and Blossom valleys. Batra shares more about his background, goals and policy ideas....more15minPlay
January 27, 2023Meet San Jose's new District 8 councilmemberSan Jose elected leaders just voted to appoint two new councilmembers in Districts 8 and 10. Co-host Joseph Geha introduces you to Domingo Candelas, who will represent District 8 spanning Evergreen and East San Jose. Candelas opens up about his upbringing, his policy ideas and allegations he cheated to win....more20minPlay
January 14, 2023Rain, floods and drought: A closer lookSanta Clara County is being deluged by an atmospheric river storm with more rain on the way. What does the intense rainfall mean for local reservoirs, the risk of flooding and the region's drought restrictions? Co-host Nick Preciado chats with Valley Water director Barbara Keegan to learn more....more17minPlay
December 17, 2022Silicon Valley's minimum wage increase: Is it enough?Minimum wage is going up in Silicon Valley next year, but San Jose still trails some neighboring cities in raising the pay floor. Will it make a difference for those struggling to make ends meet, as cost-of-living continues to soar? Host Nick Preciado sits down with SJSU sociology professor Scott Myers-Lipton to learn more,...more29minPlay
December 02, 2022To appoint or to elect? San Jose bitterly dividedTwo seats are opening on the San Jose City Council and a fight is brewing over how to fill them. Some want to hold a special election, costing up to $10 million but giving voters the ability to choose their representative -– while others want the council to appoint a successor, a much quicker process. Co-host Joseph Geha talks to both sides....more29minPlay
November 19, 2022'People wanted change': Silicon Valley's post election analysisMore than a week after Election Day, host Nick Preciado chats with political expert and commentator Larry Gerston for a post election recap and analysis of San Jose's biggest races, voter turnout and more....more13minPlay
FAQs about The Podlight:How many episodes does The Podlight have?The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.