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Aimee Faucett has spent her career in the room where decisions get made. She has been at the center of some of San Diego’s biggest moments—from the Hepatitis A crisis to COVID response—and now she’s taking on one of the region’s toughest challenges as CEO of the Building Industry Association. In this episode of Dear San Diego, Aimee joins Tony Manolatos and co-host Elizabeth Wilberg to talk about leadership under pressure, why the housing crisis is so hard to solve, what’s really happening behind the scenes at City Hall, and why she thinks San Diego is on the wrong track.
Cara and Shawn break down the manufactured "jungle primary" panic out of California (there's roughly an 8% chance of a two-Republican general), then get into Alaska's Top Four success story, Wes Moore's surprise open-primary moment on Bill Maher and the awkward walkback that followed, and a Supreme Court bombshell out of Louisiana that just got an entire election canceled. Chad Peace jumps in to explain why the courts police racial gerrymandering but won't touch partisan gerrymandering - and what that means for independent voters.
Cara McCormick sits down with former California state senator Steve Peace - author of the Top Two primary law - to react to the California governor's race debate. They unpack the most memorable moments (Becerra's "Steve Hilton's daddy" line, Hilton waving the insurance statute at Becerra on stage, Katie Porter catching Tom Steyer on his own contradiction), why the moderators' yes-or-no format is killing real debate, and why Peace says "there's no longer a constituency for governance." From there, the conversation traces a pattern Peace has watched play out for 30 years...
What if the most effective form of policing isn’t force — but trust? In this episode of Dreaming Big Working Hard, Assemblymember David Alvarez sits down with retired San Diego Police Officer Carlos Lacarra to explore what relationship-based public safety actually looks like. Over a 31-year career, including nearly 23 years serving South San Diego, Lacarra became known not just as an officer, but as a community presence. From organizing food distributions and youth outreach to attending neighborhood meetings and mentoring families in crisis, Lacarra explains why community policing only works when officers become part of the community itself. The conversation also dives into the emotional realities of law enforcement, the pressures officers face, and why trust between communities and police can take years to build and only moments to lose. Honest, thoughtful, and deeply human, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what safety truly means.
America’s housing crisis is not just about demand. It is also about labor. In Part 2 of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters continues his conversation with Todd Schulte by focusing on the economic reality behind immigration policy — especially its connection to housing costs, workforce shortages, and long-term economic growth. The discussion breaks down how immigrant labor supports critical industries like construction, childcare, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. Peters and Schulte also examine why economists warn that mass deportation policies could actually increase inflation, raise home prices, and slow new housing development nationwide. Beyond the politics, this episode explores a bigger question: what kind of immigration system does America actually need to remain economically competitive and affordable? Part 2 is a direct conversation about labor, housing, economic growth, and why fixing immigration policy may be essential to solving some of the country’s biggest affordability challenges.
Vanessa Aguirre shares how dance shaped her journey from Peru to San Diego and led her to create Loud Dance Fitness Studio. This episode explores movement, community, and the power of building something with purpose.
Immigration is often framed as a political issue. This episode asks a different question: what happens to the economy if millions of immigrants disappear from it? In Part 1 of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters talks with Todd Schulte about the real economic role immigrants play in the United States. The conversation explores labor shortages, rising construction costs, food inflation, workforce dependency, and the expanding federal immigration enforcement system now operating across American cities. Beyond the politics, this episode focuses on something more practical: how immigrant labor impacts everyday American life — from restaurants and agriculture to housing and healthcare. They also examine the growing costs of mass deportation policies and why many economists warn those policies could drive prices even higher for working families. Part 1 is a direct, fact-driven conversation about immigration, economics, and the future of the American workforce.
What happens when success on paper doesn’t match how you feel inside? In this episode of No Hype, Just Standards, Zac Armstrong sits down with Gulfstream captain Jordan Cole—a former business professional who walked away from a stable career to chase aviation. But this isn’t just about career risk. It’s about standards. From unpredictable travel schedules to high-performance demands, Jordan breaks down how neglecting health nearly caught up with him—and why waiting for a “wake-up call” is already too late. If you’re building something big but sacrificing yourself in the process, this conversation hits hard.
Cannabis is legal. However, that doesn’t mean it’s safe. In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerri sit down with cannabis compliance attorney Kimberly Sims to break down what legalization really means for consumers. From unregulated hemp products like Delta-8 to confusing labeling and testing standards, the reality is far more complicated than most people think. If you assume that buying from a store guarantees safety, think again. This conversation exposes the gap between what’s legal and what’s actually protected and what you need to know before something goes wrong.
Eric Swalwell went from Democratic frontrunner in the California governor's race to political exile in a matter of days - and somehow nobody in Washington is surprised. Chad, Shawn, and Ethan break down why this "open secret" finally went public and who's really pulling the strings.
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