RADM Yancy Lindsey, Commander of Navy Region Southwest, discusses the significant growth of the Navy in our region as 11 ships and 13,000 sailors and their families are expected to come to our region between now and 2025. RADM Lindsey talks about public/private venture projects, as well as Intergovernmental Support Agreements.

Guest Kevin Cooper, Coach, La Costa Canyon Lacrosse with Jess Kearney and Steve Brand

Carlos Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development for Prime Harvest Cannabis Corporation, and Cassy Dowell of CMW Media, are joined by Dr. Sherry Yafai, an Emergency Medicine Physician and Cannabis Specialist, to chat about the corporation’s “Cannabis 4 the Cause” event on Saturday, May 5 that will focus on cannabis therapy to reduce opioid addiction. The May 5 event will take place at SDSU’s Montezuma Hall.

Allison Beck, Senior Director of Philanthropy for the San Diego Center for Children, talks about the Center’s 131st Anniversary Celebration, Rise Up! In the Name of Children, that will be held on Saturday, June 9 at Humphrey’s by the Bay on Shelter Island. Beck talks about the “Family Wellness Center” and an important appeal hearing with the City of La Mesa.

Michaelene Fredenberg, CEO of Life Perspectives, discusses her organization’s mission to provide support and resources for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.

David Braun, President of the San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT) Board of Directors, is joined by the Theatre’s Artistic Director, Desha Crownover, to talk about the 70th Anniversary of SDJT; the “Newsies JR” production that runs from April 20 through May 13; the importance of arts in education; and the classes and camps offered at SDJT.

Randy Bogle, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about the keynote speech of VADM Fred Midgette, USCG, Commander of the Pacific Region, at today’s SDMAC Breakfast. Bogle is joined be two honorees of the annual SDMAC Achievement Awards: Master Chief Leonardo Carbonel and USN Hospital Corpsman Justin Sobleskie.

Tom Karlo, General Manager of KPBS Public Media San Diego, chats about his more than four decade career with the venerable public broadcasting station; the changing media landscape; the vision of KPBS to be the best and most trusted journalism organization in San Diego.

Claire Groebner, Interim Director of Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, is joined by Christina Ng, Chef at Chinitas Pies, to talk about the Learning Center’s mission to empower students and families to be healthy and active citizens through gardening, environmental stewardship and nutrition education. Groebner and Ng discuss the organization’s annual Seedling Soiree event that will be held Saturday, May 5 at the Center’s historic 6.85 acre property.

Jess Kearney of UT San Diego

Steve Brand of The Hall of Champions        

John Maffei of UT San Diego