Talking Downey with Mario and Eric‪.‬ Talking Downey

What's the real reason Trader Joe's won't come to Downey? Mario and Eric have the details, and discuss new businesses coming soon to Downey.

A deal that would have seen Tesla open a Model S manufactoring facility in Downey was nearly completed until Tesla pulled out at the last second. What happened? Mario Guerra, who was mayor at the time of negotiations, shares behind the scenes insight into Downey's attempts to recruit Tesla, including his personal conversations with Elon Musk.

Former Downey mayor Alex Saab is invited to comment on an article published by The Downey Patriot's editor Eric Pierce and Co-Host with Mario A. Guerra regarding recent report that a City Council majority is considering firing its city manager.

Mario and Eric discuss how Porto's Bakery arrived in Downey, and Downey's new mayor for 2022.

In this episode, Mario and Eric talk about Downey's State of the City event, the efforts to recall Councilwoman Catherine Alvarez, and other local topics.

In this debut episode, Mario Guerra and Eric Pierce share their vision for the new podcast "Talking Downey" and discuss local topics.