Ever wonder how March and Ash built more than a brand and what it really takes to run one of California’s top retailers? In our latest episode of The Dodi Connection, we go behind the scenes with Anthony Astolfi and Charlotte Daciolas—two key players at March and Ash—who break down the grind, the growth, and the game-changing moves that built an empire. From tech innovations to turning budtenders into bosses, this story goes deeper than product shelves

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Chad Peace and Cara McCormick unpack the partisan fight over gerrymandering, what it means for independent voters, and why the battle may be a race to the bottom.

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Assemblymember David Alvarez sits down with housing policy expert Shane Phillips to unpack California’s housing crisis. From personal stories to policy solutions, they explore the “Three S’s” every community needs: supply, stability, and subsidy, and how a balanced approach can make housing affordable and sustainable for future generations.

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Rory and Kerrie share how they met as Peace Corp volunteers in Guatemala, the projects they worked on, and the lessons in trust, adaptability, and listening that continue to influence their lives, family, and legal practice today.

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In a return visit to Cannabis Enlightened, appellate attorney and social justice advocate Andrea St. Julian joins Dr. Leroy to unpack the flaws in San Diego’s current voting system and why choice voting could be the game changer voters have been waiting for.

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In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory Pendergast sits down with pain management specialist Dr. Roger Kasendorf to uncover the truth behind chronic pain—how it affects the body, the legal system, and the lives of real people. This blog dives into what your doctor, your lawyer, and even your insurance company might be missing.

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Ashley Jolley and Martelle Casas of March and Ash join The Dodi Connection for a raw, funny, and unfiltered look at life inside an often misunderstood industry. From their first encounters with weed to the ways they’re reshaping public perception, these women do more than just show up—they lead with purpose. Their stories are personal. Their insights are real. And their impact is undeniable.

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How does giving transform lives across borders? In our latest Border Masters episode, we talk with Marisa Aurora Quiroz, President and CEO of the International Community Foundation, about connecting U.S. donors with impactful projects in Mexico and beyond. From food security to environmental protection, Marisa shares how even small acts of giving can spark big change—and why philanthropy truly knows no borders.

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Synthetic hemp products are flooding the market, luring kids with candy-like packaging — and landing some in hospitals. Guest host Tony Manolatos talks with journalist Chris Casacchia about how this emerging crisis slipped through legal cracks, and why parents and policymakers urgently need to pay attention.

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In Dreaming Big, Working Hard, Assemblymember David Alvarez sits down with Josie Talamantez — a founding force behind Chicano Park — to discuss grassroots activism, preserving cultural heritage, and why the murals of Logan Heights tell stories the world needs to hear.

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