Deacon Jim Vargas, CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, joins Dear San Diego for a thoughtful conversation about homelessness, housing, behavioral health, shelter capacity, and what it really takes to help people move from the streets to stability. But this episode goes deeper than systems and statistics. Deacon Jim shares his journey from the Bronx to San Diego, how faith shaped his path, and why human connection — saying hello, volunteering, listening — changes the way we see people experiencing homelessness. He also discusses the growing need for behavioral health services, Father Joe’s expanding work, and why housing and shelter must work together, not in opposition.

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This week on the Independent Voter Podcast, California sheriff Chad Bianco seizes 650,000 ballots while running for governor, the Supreme Court takes on mail-in ballot deadlines that could invalidate millions of votes, and TSA agents walk off the job unpaid while Washington refuses a deal that's already on the table. Plus, one congressman just made a move that almost nobody in U.S. history has made - and it could reshape the 2026 California primary in ways nobody is talking about yet.

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Lo que comenzó como un proyecto familiar terminó convirtiéndose en una de las bodegas que hoy representan al Valle de Guadalupe. En este episodio, Francisco Rubio comparte cómo construir empresa también significa construir comunidad.

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In this episode, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with a San Diego energy expert to break down what that means for reliability, affordability, and the future of the grid. From massive data center demands to the growing role of battery storage, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to what’s actually happening and what needs to happen next.

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Most high performers don’t have a motivation problem they have a visibility problem. In Episode 6 of No Hype, Just Standards, Zac Armstrong sits down with Beau, a traveling executive, father of two, and someone doing “everything right”… except when it came to his health. No crash. No rock bottom. Just slow drift. What changed? Not willpower. Not more effort. Data. Structure. Fundamentals. This conversation breaks down what actually happens when you stop guessing and start measuring—and why the biggest risk isn’t failure… it’s staying the same.

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What happens when only a small percentage of voters actually decide elections? TSA delays and government shutdowns. This is the end result of a political system driven by closed primaries, low turnout, and strategic campaigning.

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What does it mean to truly dreamand to live without fear? In this powerful episode of Dreaming Big Working Hard, host David Alvarez sits down with bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz, the spiritual teacher behind The Four Agreements. Ruiz reflects on a life shaped by profound experiences: a near-fatal heart attack, two heart transplants, and a lifetime devoted to understanding how the human mind creates the “dream” we call reality. From the power of our words to the dangers of fear-based thinking, Ruiz explains how the beliefs we carry shape the lives we live and how we can reclaim our freedom by choosing respect, awareness, and love over fear.

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Most Americans support voter ID, so why is this fight so explosive? It’s simple: the two-party system keeps turning a broadly popular reform into a partisan weapon. Instead of solving the issue, both sides use it to energize their base and deepen distrust.

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Money in politics isn't just a talking point - it's reshaping every policy outcome in Washington. This week, Chad and Cara sit down with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, a 4-million-member organization fighting to get dark money out of our elections and power back to the people.

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When you’re in an accident, the insurance company often calls quickly—sometimes the very same day—with sympathy, reassurance, and even an offer to settle. But what if that first number has already been calculated long before you understand the true impact of the crash? In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerry sit down with former insurance adjuster Renee Swallow, who spent more than two decades inside the claims system before switching sides. She explains how insurance companies evaluate cases, why early settlement offers happen so fast, and what accident victims need to know before accepting any deal. If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes of an insurance claim, this conversation pulls back the curtain.

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