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Spotlight on the Community

Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed

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24:03

Improv Helps Teams Go From “Yes, But” to “Yes, And”...

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2026/10/02

Paige Wilhide, Chief Play Officer and Founder of Yes And Co., explains how applied improv and play can help workplace teams listen, adapt, and build more authentic connections. The conversation explores her Joy Riot community dance initiative, her work at Mission Fed Credit Union’s "Community Is Everything" symposium, and how San Diego business and nonprofit leaders can use “yes, and” to support collaboration, creativity, and a more supportive workplace culture. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight

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24:56

After an Autism Diagnosis, Where Do San Diego...

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2026/10/02

Michael Castro, Director of Development at the Autism Society San Diego, discusses how the organization supports families after an autism diagnosis. Castro talks about Camp I Can, adaptive surf and aquatics, year-round social programs, and community partnerships that connect autistic people and families with resources across San Diego. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted

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28:47

Can Longevity Clubs Reinvent San Diego Senior Centers?

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2026/10/02

Paul Downey, Chief Advocacy Officer for the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, discusses how San Diego can address senior isolation and rethink aging through stronger social connections and new “longevity clubs.” Downey chats about intergenerational engagement, AI-enabled elder fraud, Medicare enrollment resources, and the foundation’s "No Senior Alone" campaign. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in

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28:21

How SDSU Is Building San Diego’s Next Generation of Jazz

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2026/09/29

Dr. Brian Levy, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor at San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance; Luke Little, junior bassist in SDSU’s jazz program; and Gilbert Castellanos, faculty Artist in Residence at SDSU’s School of Music and Dance, discuss how SDSU is cultivating the next generation of musicians and strengthening San Diego’s jazz scene. They explore the program’s threefold growth, guest-artist collaborations, mentorship through the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, and

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26:31

Why San Diego Needs a Holocaust Museum Now

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2026/09/25

Dr. Moises Salinas Fleitman, Executive Director of Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH), and "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, chat about the urgent effort to preserve Holocaust memory in San Diego through a two-year exhibit at the San Diego Central Library, with the goal of establishing a permanent Holocaust museum. Salinas Fleitman explains how survivor testimonies, personal artifacts such as children’s shoes, uniforms marked with pink triangles, Nazi documents, and Zyklon-B

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25:23

Farm to Bay: Funding Access to Coastal Nature

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2026/09/25

Shayna Foreman, Interim Executive Director of Living Coast Discovery Center, and "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, discuss how a “hidden gem” on San Diego Bay is expanding access to coastal nature through conservation, education, and community-focused programming. They explore the center’s Farm to Bay fundraiser, the new Urban Oasis exhibit, long-standing partnerships with Chula Vista schools and Kumeyaay leaders, inclusive wildlife day camps, and the financial and operational

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29:13

Inside SDSU’s 100th Season and The Wild Party

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2026/09/25

Stephen Brotebeck, Director of the School of Theater, Television, and Film at San Diego State University and Courtney Corey, Director of The Wild Party and Lecturer in the School of Theater, Television, and Film at San Diego State University, are joined by "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, to discuss how SDSU’s theater, television, and film programs are shaping culturally relevant artists and creative professionals for San Diego and beyond. They explore the school’s 100th season

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25:41

Turning Tijuana Sewage Crisis into Public Health Action

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2026/09/25

Emily Young, Vice President of Programs at The Prebys Foundation, is joined by "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, to examine how strategic philanthropy is reshaping San Diego’s future through investments in public health, medical research and a vibrant arts and creative economy. They explore the region’s long-running Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis and the foundation-funded research that helped secure over $150 million in federal support, alongside initiatives that expand outdoor

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28:20

Dance, Education, and Belonging at UC San Diego ArtPower

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2026/09/25

Liz Bradshaw, Director of Artistic Programming for ArtPower at UC San Diego, is joined by "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, to discuss how ArtPower’s 23rd season uses the theme “Follow Curiosity and Find Connection” to engage students and the wider San Diego community through the performing arts. They explore how ArtPower leverages venues such as the Epstein Family Amphitheater, K–12 partnerships, co-commissioned works such as Contra Tiempo’s “Roots of Loving Us” and Sonia Tayeh’s

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28:42

Workforce: How UC San Diego Extends Learning “From...

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2026/09/18

Ed Abetya, Associate Dean of Student and Community Outreach at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, and Rebecca Smith, Lead Instructor at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies and President of W2 San Diego, discuss how lifelong learning and purpose-driven work can help San Diegans over 50 stay relevant and connected in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on local data and examples, they explore the realities of caregiving, ageism, technological disruption, and isolation, and highlight

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25:19

Housing, Food, and Mental Health Support for San...

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2026/09/18

Christina Pineda, Courage to Call Program Manager at TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Jim Callahan, CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, discuss how the Courage to Call program connects San Diego’s active-duty service members, veterans, and their families to housing, mental health, and basic needs support regardless of discharge status. They explain the shift from county-funded to privately funded services, the expansion into schools and food distributions with partners like Feeding San Diego

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25:46

Shared Housing as a Real Solution to Homelessness

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2026/09/18

Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, and Jack Borja, a participant in Townspeople’s shared housing program, discuss how viewing housing as healthcare and expanding shared housing options offers a practical path out of homelessness for San Diegans. They detail the Shared Housing Collaborative, partnerships with organizations like Father Joe’s Villages and the City of Vista, landlord engagement, emergency flex funding, and the reduction of stigma around co-living, while Jack shares his

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25:41

How Purpose-Driven Small Businesses Are Shaping San...

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2026/09/18

Katrina Oprisko, Board Member of Business for Good and Owner of Earthwell Refill, discusses how purpose-driven microbusinesses across San Diego are banding together to advocate for community issues like homelessness, immigrant support, and environmental justice. She explains how Business for Good’s membership network, Prebys Foundation grant, and partnerships with universities, K–12 schools, and civic leaders are fueling initiatives such as San Diego Climate Week, plastic reduction efforts, and

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28:09

Closing the Leadership Gap for San Diego Military Teens

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2026/09/18

Malia Henry, Manager of Youth Social Responsibility (YSR) and Military Families for 365 Connect, discusses how YSR Connect is closing the leadership and opportunity gap for military-affiliated teens through tailored programming in San Diego. Henry explains the program’s leadership, applied skill, and volunteer components, shares Department of Defense findings on how frequent moves limit teens’ access to extracurriculars, highlights the “Beyond the Bell” launch event at Armed Services YMCA, and

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32:00

Disability Housing: What Happens When Parents Can No...

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2026/09/11

Hunter Christian, Executive Director of Villa de Vida, discusses San Diego’s shortage of affordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities. Christian talks about how the Poway community helps residents live independently. She explains how donated land, tax credits, county funding, project-based vouchers, and resident support made 54 apartments possible—and why an 18,000-person waiting list demonstrates the urgent need to replicate the model. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and

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32:18

Why Michelangelo Dissected Bodies After Midnight

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2026/09/11

Kevin Petti, professor of human anatomy and physiology at San Diego Miramar College, discusses why science education becomes more powerful when anatomy is taught alongside art, history, culture and religion. He explains how Anatomia Italiana and San Diego State University’s global seminar use Renaissance art, medical history, and immersive travel to help future healthcare professionals think differently while completing an international experience that fits demanding science curricula. Listen Where

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22:50

Opening La Jolla’s History To New Audiences

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2026/09/11

Lauren Lockhart, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Culture La Jolla, discusses why the former La Jolla Historical Society adopted a new identity reflecting its evolution into a free, community-focused museum. She explores expanded school programs, interdisciplinary exhibitions created with partners including the Kumeyaay community, La Jolla’s mid-century modern and UC San Diego legacy, and efforts to digitize tens of thousands of historical materials for wider public access. Listen

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33:11

Turning Hair Innovation Into Generational Wealth And...

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2026/09/11

Cheryl Morrow, CEO of California Curl and owner of Morrow Publishing and the San Diego Monitor News Network, discusses her family’s influential role in Black hair care, entrepreneurship and media. She explores her Dad's (Willie Morrow) innovations, his pioneering work training military barbers, the cultural and economic importance of ownership and her mission to preserve this San Diego legacy for future generations. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The

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41:28

Breaking San Diego’s “Silos of Compassion”

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2026/09/11

Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder of Cause San Diego and Director of the Cause Conference, and Jack Mardack, Co-Founder of Oyster and author of Impact Unleashed, discuss how businesses and nonprofits can replace isolated acts of goodwill with measurable, long-term social impact. They examine cross-sector partnerships, nonprofit accountability and building impact into business models while previewing the Cause Conference’s focus on food insecurity, social disconnectedness, healthy aging, Latino

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27:05

Inside the Food Bank's Food for Kids Backpack Program

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2026/09/04

Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, discuss the Food Bank's Food for Kids Backpack Program and its role in combating childhood nutrition insecurity across the county. They explore how $8 can feed a child for a weekend, why one in four San Diegans faces nutrition insecurity, the growing number of working families relying on the food

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