I had the opportunity recently to sit down and discuss policy with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and we had a great conversation about the chasm between public perception of politics and his actual reforms.

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John Jeffers from Whiskey Myers discusses his bands hard-nosed work ethic, the joys of touring in a Chevy Suburban, and of course, his wall of AC30's.

Jake Smith aka The White Buffalo discusses making his new record "Year Of The Dark Horse" and why he hasn't surfed Topanga in a while!

Kicking off the new year with The War And Treaty (aka Tanya & Michael)!

Randy Rogers zooms in from the bunkhouse to discuss their new record, "Homecoming," and the tour that never ends (not to mention smoking weed with Willie).

Ashley McBryde & John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) stop by to discuss making "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville."

This interview was recorded on the eve of the release of Hailey Whitters latest record, "Raised." The corn queen holds forth on all things Iowa and Country Music...