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Yes, Ed has a lot of opinions...hear some of his most interesting observations, and current news items, and see what you agree with, and what you don't...from the "mundane" to the serious, it's always thought-provoking.

  1. 6D AGO

    Vegas versus California

    Vegas has been seeing consistent declines in tourism, especially from Californians. California offers diverse landscapes (beaches, mountains, redwoods) and culture (LA, SF), while Las Vegas' concentrated entertainment (casinos, shows, nightlife) grow more and more expensive while simultaneously losing its "shine."

    5 min

  2. 6D AGO

    2026 New California Laws

    New California laws for 2026 bring significant changes, including key areas affected like consumer rights, employment, healthcare, education, and housing.

    10 min

  3. 12/16/2025

    Vetted Journalism

    In the age of social media being the source of people's information, Ed talks about the importance of ensuring information you post is accurate (and calling it out when it is not).

    3 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Sonder Bankruptcy

    Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide. Laguna Beach has two Sonder hotels; in this exclusive, Ed talks to Lorraine about what happened, and the possible futures of those two hotel properties.

    5 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Trump's lies on 60 Minutes

    Ed calls out Trump's multiple lies during the 60 Minutes interview, and makes the argument that the fault is OURS for allowing him to normalize lies.

    6 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    Tylenol

    For years, Tylenol has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever — even during pregnancy, when doctors discourage patients from using many medications. But recent news reports about the federal government connecting Tylenol to autism have drawn fresh questions about the drug, and concerns.

    5 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    Corporate America is Failing Us

    Firms, caught between their profits and suffering through a painful journey through treacherous MAGA politics, have rushed to fold.

    7 min

  8. 09/18/2025

    Eroding of the First Amendment

    Back in 2020, Ed experienced a local version of what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, and he comments on the dangers on media cowtailing to government pressures, and why Voice of Laguna remains independent, without the strings that come with an FCC license.

    11 min
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Yes, Ed has a lot of opinions...hear some of his most interesting observations, and current news items, and see what you agree with, and what you don't...from the "mundane" to the serious, it's always thought-provoking.

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