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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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28:02

Public Comment Episode 35 "5 for 5" Speed Round Topics

Public Comment ·

2025/11/03

Welcome to Episode 35 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 discuss new speed round topics. Calling it "5 for 5", we discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: City of Napa street repaving, local officials and statewide engagement, the life of a grower/vintner, county development impact fees, and special interest group opposition to projects. #NapaValley

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28:02

Public Comment Episode 35 "5 for 5" Speed Round...

Public Comment ·

2025/11/03

Welcome to Episode 35 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 discuss new speed round topics. Calling it "5 for 5", we discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: City of Napa street repaving, local officials and statewide engagement, the life of a grower/vintner, county development impact fees, and special interest group opposition to projects. #NapaValley

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41:47

Public Comment Episode 34 Guest Alonso Corona audio

Public Comment ·

2025/10/26

Welcome to Episode 34 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Alonso Corona, Chief Executive Officer of the Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneur. We talk about Alonso's leadership and vision for the Hispanic Chamber, as well as his nearly two decades as owner/operator of Greene's Cleaners in Napa. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations

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41:47

Public Comment Episode 34 Guest Alonso Corona

Public Comment ·

2025/10/26

Welcome to Episode 34 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Alonso Corona, Chief Executive Officer of the Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneur. We talk about Alonso's leadership and vision for the Hispanic Chamber, as well as his nearly two decades as owner/operator of Greene's Cleaners in Napa. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations

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24:46

Public Comment Episode 33 "3 for 10" Speed Topics audio

Public Comment ·

2025/10/19

Welcome to Episode 33 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 switch up our format. Calling it "3 for 10", we discuss three topics for no more than 10 minutes each: the purchase of Harvest Middle School by the City of Napa, Napa's active downtown redevelopment project, and the Napa Valley Vintners presentation to County officials about the status of the wine industry. #NapaValley

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24:46

Public Comment Episode 33 "3 for 10" Speed Topics

Public Comment ·

2025/10/19

Welcome to Episode 33 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 switch up our format. Calling it "3 for 10", we discuss three topics for no more than 10 minutes each: the purchase of Harvest Middle School by the City of Napa, Napa's active downtown redevelopment project, and the Napa Valley Vintners presentation to County officials about the status of the wine industry. #NapaValley

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42:09

Public Comment Episode 32 Guest Arik Housley audio

Public Comment ·

2025/10/12

Welcome to Episode 32 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 have a heartfelt conversation with Arik Housley. We start talking about his Napa Valley roots and his business ventures. Later, we discuss the tragedy Arik and his family experienced with the loss of his daughter, Alaina, in a mass shooting in November of 2018. Following that tragedy, he described how Alaina's Voice has

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42:09

Public Comment Episode 32 Guest Arik Housley

Public Comment ·

2025/10/12

Welcome to Episode 32 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 have a heartfelt conversation with Arik Housley. We start talking about his Napa Valley roots and his business ventures. Later, we discuss the tragedy Arik and his family experienced with the loss of his daughter, Alaina, in a mass shooting in November of 2018. Following that tragedy, he described how Alaina's Voice has

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43:29

Public Comment Episode 31 Guest Adam Housley audio

Public Comment ·

2025/10/05

Welcome to Episode 31 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 continue our "Disclosures" as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we chat with self-titled local business owner Adam Housley. Adam's career spans minor league baseball, international news correspondent, multiple business owner, and soon-to-be published author. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry

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43:29

Public Comment Episode 31 Guest Adam Housley

Public Comment ·

2025/10/05

Welcome to Episode 31 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 continue our "Disclosures" as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we chat with self-titled local business owner Adam Housley. Adam's career spans minor league baseball, international news correspondent, multiple business owner, and soon-to-be published author. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry

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38:40

Public Comment Episode 30 Guest Cara Mae Wooledge

Public Comment ·

2025/09/29

Welcome to Episode 30 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Also, check out our "Disclosures", as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Cara Mae Wooledge, Executive Director of the Napa Farmers Market. We talk about what it takes to run a certified market and how the farmers and other vendors provide fresh, seasonal and nutritious food and crafts that are

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38:40

Public Comment Episode 30 Guest Cara Mae Wooledge audio

Public Comment ·

2025/09/29

Welcome to Episode 30 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Also, check out our "Disclosures", as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Cara Mae Wooledge, Executive Director of the Napa Farmers Market. We talk about what it takes to run a certified market and how the farmers and other vendors provide fresh, seasonal and nutritious food and crafts that are

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42:58

Public Comment Episode 29 Guest Grant Long audio

Public Comment ·

2025/09/21

Welcome to Episode 29 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 continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Grant Long, vintner and founder of Aonair Winery and Reverie Winery. We talk about his career in the wine industry, and the passion and commitment it takes to be successful in Napa Valley wine country. #NapaValley

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42:58

Public Comment Episode 29 Guest Grant Long

Public Comment ·

2025/09/21

Welcome to Episode 29 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 continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Grant Long, vintner and founder of Aonair Winery and Reverie Winery. We talk about his career in the wine industry, and the passion and commitment it takes to be successful in Napa Valley wine country. #NapaValley

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44:46

Public Comment Episode 28 Guest Kate Miller audio

Public Comment ·

2025/09/15

Welcome to Episode 28 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 continue with our "Disclosures" to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Kate Miller, recently retired Executive Director of @napavalleytransportationauthority. We talk about the significant traffic congestion management projects completed under Kate's leadership and working with elected officials from

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44:46

Public Comment Episode 28 Guest Kate Miller

Public Comment ·

2025/09/15

Welcome to Episode 28 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 continue with our "Disclosures" to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Kate Miller, recently retired Executive Director of @napavalleytransportationauthority. We talk about the significant traffic congestion management projects completed under Kate's leadership and working with elected officials from

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46:08

Public Comment Episode 27 Guest John Robertson audio

Public Comment ·

2025/09/07

Welcome to Episode 27 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 continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome retired Napa County Sheriff John Robertson to talk about our shared experiences with emergency response during disasters in Napa Valley. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

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46:08

Public Comment Episode 27 Guest John Robertson

Public Comment ·

2025/09/07

Welcome to Episode 27 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 continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome retired Napa County Sheriff John Robertson to talk about our shared experiences with emergency response during disasters in Napa Valley. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

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43:30

Public Comment Episode 26 Guest Karl Frisinger audio

Public Comment ·

2025/08/31

Welcome to Episode 26 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 continue with a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Karl Frisinger, Board President and Executive Director of Napa Youth Soccer League, also known as Napa United. We discuss the importance of outdoor recreation for young people and the lack of quality youth sports

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43:30

Public Comment Episode 26 Guest Karl Frisinger

Public Comment ·

2025/08/31

Welcome to Episode 26 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 continue with a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Karl Frisinger, Board President and Executive Director of Napa Youth Soccer League, also known as Napa United. We discuss the importance of outdoor recreation for young people and the lack of quality youth sports

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