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. Meet Silicon Valley's first Vietnamese-American county supervisor

    MAR 12

    Meet Silicon Valley's first Vietnamese-American county supervisor

    Betty Duong made history in November by becoming the first Vietnamese-American leader elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Host Nick Preciado chats with Duong about her background and vision for the future.

    25 min
  2. Homelessness in the West Valley

    JAN 9

    Homelessness in the West Valley

    In this special edition of The Podlight, West Valley reporter Annalise Freimarck takes a look at how cities in the region like Campbell, Cupertino and Los Gatos are tackling a rise in homelessness.

    7 min
  3. Milpitas election analysis

    12/13/2024

    Milpitas election analysis

    Guest host Josh Barousse chats with longtime Milpitas leader and former elected official Bob Nunez about the city's election results and how they'll usher in changes at city hall.

    21 min

  4. 12/10/2024

    What's next for Sunnyvale?

    Fresh off his re-election, Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein joins us to share his plans and vision for the future of Santa Clara County's second largest city.

    23 min
  5. West Valley election analysis

    11/21/2024

    West Valley election analysis

    West Valley reporter Annalise Friemarck examines the latest election results in Cupertino, Campbell and Los Gatos -- and what they mean for voters -- in an interview with guest host Josh Barousse.

    13 min
  6. Sunnyvale & Santa Clara election analysis

    11/11/2024

    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
  7. General election 2024: Predictions

    10/10/2024

    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
  8. Meet Los Gatos' new leader

    09/16/2024

    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
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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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      103
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