Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina

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Award-winning journalist and journalism instructor Josh Molina talks with the most interesting, amazing and influential people on the important topics of the day.

  1. Santa Barbara Talks: Jason Dominguez talks running for Santa Barbara City Council

    1D AGO

    Santa Barbara Talks: Jason Dominguez talks running for Santa Barbara City Council

    Explore Jason Dominguez's vision for Santa Barbara, his background, and his approach to local governance as he campaigns for District 4 City Council. This interview covers key community issues like housing, fire safety, State Street, and rent stabilization. In this episode: Jason's personal journey from Maywood to Santa Barbara and his legal and international experiences His previous city council service, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and transparency Stakeholder perspectives on housing, rent stabilization, and controlling rising costs Fire safety strategies in District 4, including coordination with fire departments and urban planning The future of State Street and balancing commercial vitality with pedestrian-friendly policies Dominguez's stance on political independence, collaboration, and maintaining respectful debate Timestamps: (00:01) - Welcome and introduction to Jason Dominguez's background (0:30) - Why Jason is running for District 4 City Council (2:43) - Growing up in Maywood, education, and early influences (5:48) - How international experiences shaped his civic perspective (10:00) - Transition from law career to local government (13:08) - What Jason aims to accomplish in his current campaign (17:19) - Community priorities in District 4: fire safety and development (20:08) - The debate around rent stabilization and affordable housing (24:26) - Perspectives on State Street revitalization (32:15) - Balancing commercial growth with community needs (36:42) - Views on urban planning, retail, and street redesign (40:39) - Enhancing bike safety and youth recreation (43:52) - Addressing concerns about political style and past interactions (49:43) - Reflections on leadership, mistakes, and community service (60:40) - The influence of fatherhood on his worldview (63:23) - Final thoughts on voter trust and legislative experience

    1h 3m
  2. Santa Barbara Talks: Ryder Christ, Santa Barbara's Street Interviewer, talks with Josh Molina

    MAY 11

    Santa Barbara Talks: Ryder Christ, Santa Barbara's Street Interviewer, talks with Josh Molina

    Santa Barbara Talks: Ryder Christ, Santa Barbara's Street Interviewer, talks with Josh Molina about his transition from News Director at KEYT to man-on-the-street interviewer. Christ opens up about his questions, his character, his approach, his dress, his style and what he learned from John Palminteri. Christ is leading a wave of local social media personalities capturing eyeballs on the South Coast. Josh Molina is a journalist and college professor who creates dynamic conversations with celebrities, politicians, activities and experts in their field. Find more than 300 podcasts on this channel. Please follow and subscribe. Also visit SantaBarbaraTalks.com to contribute.

    1h 3m
  3. Santa Barbara Talks: Mayor Randy Rowse cancels re-election bid; who will be the next mayor?

    APR 14

    Santa Barbara Talks: Mayor Randy Rowse cancels re-election bid; who will be the next mayor?

    Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse won't run for re-election afterall, opening the race wide open for council colleagues Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon. Wendy Sims-Moten is also in the contest. Josh Molina talks about what led up to Randy's departure and what happens next on the road to the November mayoral election.

    21 min
  4. Santa Barbara Talks: Daily Sound Founder Jeramy Gordon talks newspaper, faith, family, new book

    MAR 28

    Santa Barbara Talks: Daily Sound Founder Jeramy Gordon talks newspaper, faith, family, new book

    Jeramy Gordon started a newspaper in Santa Barbara at the age of 23 years old. For the next seven years, the paper emerged as such a popular media source that expanded with the launch of the Montecito Messenger. In this podcast, Gordon talks about running the newspaper as a young entrepreneur, in the triumphs and challenges, and what led to the paper's closure seven years later. Gordon then talks about his new life as a business owner, author, father, husband and family man. He is also an author of several books, including his latest, "Opinionated, not Judgmental." Gordon and the Santa Barbara Daily Sound represent a signifcant part of Santa Barbara's media history. Don't miss this provocative podcast episode. Find Jeramy Gordon at: Website https://www.opinionated-book.com Facebook / opinionatednotjudgmental Instagram / jeramygordon Buy the Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJCZCF3 Joshua Molina is a journalist and college instructor. He creates compelling conversations with a variety of individuals on the topics of housing, education, politics, business and media. Visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to consider a contribution to support his podcasts. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s...

    1h 2m
  5. Santa Barbara Talks: Meet Betsy O'Brien, influencer behind The Bets Life podcast and social media

    MAR 2

    Santa Barbara Talks: Meet Betsy O'Brien, influencer behind The Bets Life podcast and social media

    Betsy O'Brien is the host of TheBetsLife podcast, and has crafted a vibrant platform where she focuses on women, business, fashion, fitness and culture, while living her "best life." The Montecito native opens up about her life, her business and what she loves about Santa Barbara. Joshua Molina is a teacher and journalist in Santa Barbara. He is the editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press. This podcast creates dynamic conversations and spotlights amazing people making an impact on the community. Follow Josh at motownjoshnews.com. Listen to this podcast on all streaming platforms.

    50 min
  6. Santa Barbara Talks: Christian Alonso: Why Supporting Democratic Candidates Is Critical—Even in Non-Partisan Local Races

    FEB 17

    Santa Barbara Talks: Christian Alonso: Why Supporting Democratic Candidates Is Critical—Even in Non-Partisan Local Races

    In this episode: The role and responsibilities of the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party Why local races matter and how party involvement influences election outcomes Challenges of down-ballot races and voter engagement techniques The significance of endorsements in local elections, including the Santa Barbara mayoral race Fundraising realities for grassroots campaigns and the importance of community support Deep dive into the upcoming County Supervisors race and candidate endorsements The impact of federal policies on local communities and the importance of proactive leadership Christian’s personal background: growing up in Nevada, activism origins, and his journey to Santa Barbara Perspectives on LGBTQ+ advocacy, faith, and community building The importance of values, respect, and authentic communication in politics Future challenges and opportunities for Santa Barbara’s political landscape Personal anecdotes and reflections on love, family, and community service

    1h 16m
  7. Santa Barbara Talks: Documentary Filmmaker Daniel A. Nelson talks 'Are You My Brother? '

    JAN 11

    Santa Barbara Talks: Documentary Filmmaker Daniel A. Nelson talks 'Are You My Brother? '

    Daniel A. Nelson talk about his compelling, moving documentary "Are You My Brother?" and his many other works, in the latest episode of Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina. Nelson go this start as a journalist at Santa Barbara City College, serving as sports editor of The Channels. He freelanced for the Santa Barbara Daily Sound, and covered the San Francisco Giants before transferring to Columbia University to study documentary filmmaking. He has worked on the "Are You My Brother?" and The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson," as well as "And so I stayed," and "How to Survive a Pandemic." Nelson, the son of two Associated Press sportswriters, shares his journalism stories, talks about his career and talks about the importance of journalism. Please subscribe to this podcast and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com. Consider a donation to this podcast at www.santabarbaratalks.com Josh Molina has been a journalist in Santa Barbara for 20 years. He creates dynamic and engaging conversations with people on the topics of housing, education, art, culture, business and more. He also covered City Hall for the San Jose Mercury News. In addition to working as editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press, he teaches journalism at Santa Barbara City College. Please subscribe to his You Tube channel for more content. This podcast is owned by Joshua Molina and not affiliated with any other organization.

    2h 2m
  8. Santa Barbara Talks: Traveling to China, Japan, Rent Control, Paseo Nuevo, With Oscar Gutierrez

    JAN 4

    Santa Barbara Talks: Traveling to China, Japan, Rent Control, Paseo Nuevo, With Oscar Gutierrez

    Santa Barbara City Councilman Oscar Gutierrez chats with Santa Barbara News-Press Editor Joshua Molina about why he supports a rent stabilization ordinance in Santa Barbara. He also explains why he backs the plan to build housing at Paseo Nuevo. Gutierrez recently took trips to Japan and China and shares what he learned there. Joshua Molina is.the editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press and a journalism instructor at Santa Barbara City College. He speaks with community leaders and interesting people to talk about housing, education, business, politics, culture and the most important issues of the day. Support his podcast at santabarbaratalks.com and follow him at motownjoshnews on Instagram

    1h 1m
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