Civil Dialogues

Henry Dubroff
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Host Henry Dubroff and guests offer a solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and to fill some of the gaps in public discourse created by the demise of local newspapers and increasingly divisive politics. He will be having in-depth conversations with regional thought leaders, with area residents and we hope to bring some national figures on as guests.

  1. APR 1

    Jeff Lambert - The Housing Ladder: One Rung at a Time

    eff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation. Enjoy this conversation! Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health.

    28 min

  2. FEB 25

    Heather Long - Today's Economic Challenges

    We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families. Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat. Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices.

    32 min

  3. JAN 16

    Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy

    We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick.

    33 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare

    Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation!

    31 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Dr. Cesar Morales - Education, Immigration and Tariffs

    We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by sitting down with Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education. Morales discusses the widespread contributions from Hispanics in our communities and the current state of immigrants in our country and the turmoil that they are facing. Tune in to see how current immigration and tariff policies are effecting our economy and communities here on the Central Coast, as well as the role of education in economic development.

    38 min

  6. 07/25/2025

    John Nunes - New Realities for Higher Education

    California Lutheran University President John Nunes schools us on academic freedom, thought leadership and his goals for CLU.

    34 min

  7. 06/27/2025

    Nicki Parr - Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century

    In this episode we speak with Nicki Parr - CEO of WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) as she dives into entrepreneurship in the 21st century — from breaking barriers to building inclusive economies. Enjoy this engaging conversation!

    32 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    Haley Pavone - Navigating Tariff Chaos

    Pashion Footwear founder Haley Pavone is grappling with the biggest challenge yet to her small business. Listen now to this engaging conversation.

    34 min
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Host Henry Dubroff and guests offer a solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and to fill some of the gaps in public discourse created by the demise of local newspapers and increasingly divisive politics. He will be having in-depth conversations with regional thought leaders, with area residents and we hope to bring some national figures on as guests.

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  • Creator
    Henry Dubroff
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Civil Dialogues