Jimmy Figueroa, Executive Director of Operation HOPE – North County, chats about the mission and services of the organization; the rise of homelessness in the region; and growing food insecurity.

Martin Kruming, a Journalism Professor at San Diego State, media lawyer and former newspaper editor, talks about news deserts, freedom of the press, and the recent earth-shaking $787.50 million Fox News settlement of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems.

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, is joined by Travis Neill, the Sanctuary’s Head Animal Keeper to discuss what it takes to operate the Farm; the diverse animals living at the Sanctuary; children’s camps; and their new organically grown garden.

Sal Giametta, longtime local community leader, chats about the July launch of his “On the Street” podcast addressing urban life in Little Italy.

Adrianne Porter, Senior VP of Sales for Bytelearn, and Todd Ullah, CEO of Impact Education Consultants, discuss the math crisis in our nation and California, and how Bytelearn addresses the crisis by providing one-on-one support to students.

Leila Morrow and Sohini Mody, talk about their experiences in earning of the Girl Scouts highest achievement: the Gold Award. Morrow and Mody are joined by Robyn Murray, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Girls Scouts San Diego.

Grant Oliphant, CEO & President of The Conrad Prebys Foundation, chats about the Foundation’s new approach to grantmaking and its SHARE initiative with 18 health clinics. Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, joins the conversation.

Yanet Lopez, Community Engagement Manager for the Fleet Science Center, chats about the Center’s 50-Year history of promoting science in our everyday lives. Lopez talks about the Center’s school programs; its collaboration with myriad organizations throughout the county; and its San Ysidro STEM Fair.

Lakeysha Sowunmi, Director of Achieve for Community HousingWorks, is joined by her colleague, Arrod Mohammadian, Digital Fundraising Specialist, to discuss the organization’s mission; its Study Stars Afterschool Program; I-ready online academic software; and parent engagement.

Michael Campbell, Attorney and Owner of Campbell Law, discusses his approach to empowering clients, along with a passion to change the perception of the legal industry.