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May 29, 2023

What is From the Nest? A Podcast Preview with Charity Jen

Coming this Summer, OLAS Media is proud to present From the Nest with Charity Jen. Join Jen Newmeyer as she hosts her first season of this new podcast featuring leaders and impactors in the Nonprofit Development field. In this preview episode, learn the impetus of From the Nest and who CharityJen is.

May 18, 2023

Hilariously Blunt Tries Uncle Joey’s Laughing Gas

Diane Castañeda

In this week’s episode of Hilariously Blunt, Walter trips out with fellow comic, Randy Villarba. Randy is also the lead blog writer for March and Ash, a musician, and has been featured in High Times Magazine.

May 4, 2023

Live From The IVP Summit, Andy Moore and Stephen Walker Talk About The Elements of Reform.

Diane Castaneda

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.

May 4, 2023

"Legal Showdowns and Afroman's Defamation: Lawyers in Blue Jeans Dish on Dominion vs Fox News!"

Diane Castaneda

It’s a family reunion of two lawyers in blue jeans. Attorney and original host of the Lawyer in Blue Jeans radio show, Jeff Isaac, joins Justin Isaac to discuss some very controversial cases in recent news.

May 4, 2023

The Growing Business of Cannabis

Diane Castaneda

In this podcast episode, Dr. Leroy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kayla Sanchez from Guided Green Solutions and Kara Knittel about the cultivation and education of the cannabis business.

May 3, 2023

The Equal Pay Act: How Do I Know If I Should Sue My Employer?

In today's modern time, the fight for gender equality still continues to be an important issue. One significant milestone in this ongoing battle was the establishment of the Equal Pay Act (EPA). Enacted in 1963, the EPA was a landmark legislation that aimed to address the persistent wage disparities faced by women in the workforce and it serves as a crucial legal safeguard for employees, aiming to protect them against unequal compensation based on gender. 

May 3, 2023

How Violent Criminals are Taking Advantage of California’s Prop 57

Diane Castaneda

Ralph Diaz, former Secretary of Corrections talks with Anne Marie about the impact of Early Release on California. Greg Totten of Golden State Communities discusses legislation like CA-AB15 and Prop 57 as well as issues like elderly release affects recidivism and re-victimization.

April 28, 2023

Season 2: Dr. Leroy Leads the Above Board Cannabis Conversation

It’s the Season 2 sneak peek of Cannabis Enlightened, and Dr. Leroy goes behind the scenes with producer Kara Knittel in the Olas Media studio to talk about the real cannabis industry, and what it takes to be “above board”. 

April 20, 2023

Grateful Dead comes to March and Ash

Diane Castañeda

Big Steve from the Grateful Dead Introduces His Mysterious 420 Pre-Roll Made from Mysterious Cannabis Seeds

April 5, 2023

Zero Bail Fail? 70% Released Without Bail Commit New Crimes

Excerpts from a conversation of Yolo County District Attorney, Jeff Reisig, and Anne Marie to discuss his new case study on the devastating impacts of zero bail. He shares his experience while in office. Several cases are revisited from the past.