The Podlight

San José Spotlight
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The Podlight

The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senior reporter Joseph Geha, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.

  1. Sunnyvale & Santa Clara election analysis

    NOV 11

    Sunnyvale & Santa Clara election analysis

    Sunnyvale & Santa Clara reporter B. Sakura Cannestra sits down with host Nick Preciado to break down the races this election season in the two cities.

    27 min
  2. General election 2024: Predictions

    OCT 10

    General election 2024: Predictions

    In less than a month, Silicon Valley voters will elect their next president, congressional representative and vote in numerous local supervisorial and city council races. Co-host Nick Preciado chats with two political experts -- Larry Gerston and Garrick Percival -- for their predictions and analysis.

    37 min
  3. Meet Los Gatos' new leader

    SEP 16

    Meet Los Gatos' new leader

    In this edition, host Nick Preciado sits down with Los Gatos' incoming town manager, Chris Constantin, to learn more about his background, ideas and vision for the town.

    12 min
  4. Kamala Harris woos Silicon Valley, but is it enough?

    AUG 15

    Kamala Harris woos Silicon Valley, but is it enough?

    Silicon Valley Democrats celebrated the move to push Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket in November. But will the momentum behind her run for president be enough to defeat Donald Trump? Host Nick Preciado chats with Santa Clara County Democratic Party Chair Bill James.

    14 min
  5. The dysfunctional Santa Clara City Council

    JUL 19

    The dysfunctional Santa Clara City Council

    The dysfunction of the Santa Clara City Council is the subject of a critical grand jury report, forcing politicians to acknowledge how years of infighting and bickering have hurt residents in the Mission City. Santa Clara reporter B. Sakura Cannestra discusses the report and what's next with host Nick Preciado.

    11 min
  6. The future of the beloved Pruneyard Cinemas

    JUN 11

    The future of the beloved Pruneyard Cinemas

    The future of the popular Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell, an anchor for the nearby shopping center, is at risk amid a dispute over its lease. West Valley reporter Annalise Freimarck talked to business leaders, moviegoers and local businesses to understand what's next.

    6 min
  7. A closer look at BART's extension to Santa Clara

    APR 27

    A closer look at BART's extension to Santa Clara

    Despite ballooning costs and delays, BART's much-anticipated extension in Silicon Valley is inching forward as pre-construction work begins on the transit agency's Santa Clara stop. Editor Nick Preciado digs into the update with reporter B. Sakura Cannesta, who covers Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.

    8 min
  8. Inside Cupertino's move to misallocate housing funds

    APR 6

    Inside Cupertino's move to misallocate housing funds

    Cupertino spent more than $100,000 from a fund for low-income housing on attorneys to defend itself against housing-related lawsuits, San José Spotlight first reported. Editor Nick Preciado sits down with reporter Annalise Freimarck who broke the story to learn more.

    6 min
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About

The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senior reporter Joseph Geha, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.

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  • Creator
    San José Spotlight
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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