72 and Sunny with Scott Peters

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72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

Episodes

  1. Inside the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis | Health, Politics and Solutions with Paloma Aguirre

    4 DAYS AGO

    Inside the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis | Health, Politics and Solutions with Paloma Aguirre

    The Tijuana River sewage crisis has become one of the most serious environmental and public health emergencies in the United States. In this powerful first episode of 72 and Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to expose the truth behind polluted beaches, toxic air, and the fight for federal funding. For over 1,300 days, beaches across Coronado, Imperial Beach, and the South Bay have faced closures due to cross-border sewage and industrial pollution flowing from Mexico into San Diego. Families, businesses, Navy SEALs, and entire communities are feeling the impact. In this episode: The real health dangers of toxic air and water How pollution affects property values and tourism Federal and international efforts to fix the crisis What must happen next to restore San Diego beaches This conversation dives deep into environmental justice, infrastructure failures, and the urgent need for cross-border solutions. Subscribe for real conversations about the issues shaping our region and our future. Some notable moments from this episode: 00:00 The shocking reality of San Diego’s sewage crisis 01:07 Podcast introduction and guest welcome 02:00 Paloma Aguirre’s personal health impact from pollution 04:00 How surfers discovered the contamination 06:00 Air quality crisis and toxic exposure explained 07:30 Kids and communities affected for years 09:00 Why the problem got worse after 2017 10:00 Toxic gases and health risks in the air 12:00 Navy SEALs and national security concerns 14:00 Chemicals and industrial pollution dangers 15:00 Saturn Avenue and aerosolized toxic water 17:00 Scientific studies and health data being collected 19:00 Economic impact on tourism and property values 21:00 Federal funding and political fight for solutions 26:00 U.S. and Mexico infrastructure efforts 30:00 Tijuana growth and failing sewage systems 34:00 Can government cooperation solve the crisis? 36:50 The path forward and future solutions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  2. 18 FEB

    72 and Sunny Podcast | Coming Soon!

    Welcome to 72 and Sunny, my new podcast where we dive into the real stories shaping our communities, our environment, and our future. From urgent local issues to the leaders and voices driving change, this is where honest conversations happen. Stay tuned for our official podcast launch and get ready for powerful, unfiltered discussions you won’t hear anywhere else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

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