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Our podcast is a platform to have honest conservations about politics, people, and whatever else is on our minds, even if that might make people uncomfortable. We don’t plan to be politically correct. We plan to be straight forward, candid and uncensored.

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49:25

Public Comment Episode 25 Guest Andy McDowell audio

Public Comment ·

2025/08/24

Welcome to Episode 25 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also debut a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Andy McDowell, Executive Director of the Procore Championship, which is Sept 11-14 at Silverado Resort. We get an in depth look at what it takes to host a premiere PGA golf tournament and the many benefits it brings to

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49:25

Public Comment Episode 25 Guest Andy McDowell

Public Comment ·

2025/08/24

Welcome to Episode 25 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also debut a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Andy McDowell, Executive Director of the Procore Championship, which is Sept 11-14 at Silverado Resort. We get an in depth look at what it takes to host a premiere PGA golf tournament and the many benefits it brings to

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41:24

Public Comment Episode 24 Guest Christopher Thompson...

Public Comment ·

2025/08/17

Welcome to Episode 24 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, we welcome Christopher Thompson, Board Chair of Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. We discuss how the partnership between Napa Firewise and the County of Napa has advanced wildfire protection, mitigation and public education in order to reduce fire risk throughout the region.

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41:24

Public Comment Episode 24 Guest Christopher Thompson

Public Comment ·

2025/08/17

Welcome to Episode 24 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we welcome Christopher Thompson, Board Chair of Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. We discuss how the partnership between Napa Firewise and the County of Napa has advanced wildfire protection, mitigation and public education in order to reduce fire risk throughout the region.

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46:00

Public Comment Episode 23 Guest Rick Kaufman audio

Public Comment ·

2025/08/10

Welcome to Episode 23 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, we welcome Rick Kaufman, owner of Harvest Inn in St. Helena. We talk about hospitality in Napa Valley and the impacts of events such as wildfires, the pandemic and changes in destination travel.

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46:00

Public Comment Episode 23 Guest Rick Kaufman

Public Comment ·

2025/08/10

Welcome to Episode 23 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we welcome Rick Kaufman, owner of Harvest Inn in St. Helena. We talk about hospitality in Napa Valley and the impacts of events such as wildfires, the pandemic and changes in destination travel.

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38:13

Public Comment Episode 22 Season 2 Preview audio

Public Comment ·

2025/08/04

Welcome to Episode 22 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we kick off Season 2 with a preview of some of the topics and guests we have coming up. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear this season. Cheers!

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38:13

Public Comment Episode 22 Season 2 Preview

Public Comment ·

2025/08/04

Welcome to Episode 22 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we kick off Season 2 with a preview of some of the topics and guests we have coming up. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear this season. Cheers!

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33:08

Public Comment Episode 21 Season 1 Recap audio

Public Comment ·

2025/06/01

Welcome to Episode 21 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, we wrap up Season 1 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had since our January 16 debut. We also talk about what's next on our agenda for Season 2, which will launch in early July. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear next season. Cheers!

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33:08

Public Comment Episode 21 Season 1 Recap

Public Comment ·

2025/06/01

Welcome to Episode 21 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we wrap up Season 1 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had since our January 16 debut. We also talk about what's next on our agenda for Season 2, which will launch in early July. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear next season. Cheers!

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55:19

Public Comment Episode 20 Guest Barry Martin

Public Comment ·

2025/05/25

Welcome to Episode 20 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, our in-studio guest is Barry Martin, radio host/producer and community theater director/actor. We talk about today's political landscape, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating news, as well as how Barry's love of the arts led him to a second career in Napa community theater.

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55:19

Public Comment Episode 20 Guest Barry Martin audio

Public Comment ·

2025/05/25

Welcome to Episode 20 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is Barry Martin, radio host/producer and community theater director/actor. We talk about today's political landscape, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating news, as well as how Barry's love of the arts led him to a second career in Napa community theater.

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40:02

Public Comment Episode 19 Guest Linsey Gallagher audio

Public Comment ·

2025/05/19

Welcome to Episode 19 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.

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40:02

Public Comment Episode 19 Guest Linsey Gallagher

Public Comment ·

2025/05/19

Welcome to Episode 19 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.

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38:11

Public Comment Episode 18 Guest Michelle Benvenuto audio

Public Comment ·

2025/05/11

Welcome to Episode 18 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.

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38:11

Public Comment Episode 18 Guest Michelle Benvenuto

Public Comment ·

2025/05/11

Welcome to Episode 18 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.

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52:13

Public Comment Episode 17 Guest Jason Johnson audio

Public Comment ·

2025/05/05

Welcome to Episode 17 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in

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52:13

Public Comment Episode 17 Guest Jason Johnson

Public Comment ·

2025/05/05

Welcome to Episode 17 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in

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40:23

Public Comment Episode 16 Guest Peter Rumble audio

Public Comment ·

2025/04/28

Welcome to Episode 16 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.This episode, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

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40:23

Public Comment Episode 16 Guest Peter Rumble

Public Comment ·

2025/04/28

Welcome to Episode 16 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

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