Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Iconic Youth Services Organization Takes On Pressing Issues Facing Local Kids

Walter Philips, Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Youth Services, talks about the key issues that face San Diego youth, such as homelessness, bullying and sex trafficking. Philips discusses how his organization help kids mitigate these issues.  

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Veteran Filmmakers Tackle Armed Forces Film Challenge

Floyd Strayer, Director and Team Leader of Team VetPics, is joined by Producer, Actor, and Publicist Susan J Farese, and Screenwriter, Producer and Actor, Tommy Anderson, to discuss their film, Life After Oblivion. The trio talks about their team’s mission to showcase films produced and written by veterans that shed a light on critical issues…

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BioLabs Plays Integral Role in Growing San Diego’s Life Science Industry

Abegale Flores Colmenar, Site Director for BioLabs San Diego, chats about her organization’s supportive role in San Diego’s growing bioscience sector. Colmenar chats about BioLabs’ youth outreach programs. 

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Adult Rehabilitation Center Alumnus Shares Successful Recovery Journey

Captain Paul Swain, Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by Santiago Ortega, an ARC alumnus. Ortega discusses his journey to recovery and the impact sobriety has had on his life. Captain Swain underscores the center’s success rate and promotes the ongoing Paver Fundraiser, which allows donors to permanently cement…

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Landscape Architects Discusses the Importance of Urban Plazas

Chris Stebbins, President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), San Diego Chapter, talks about the profound benefits well-designed architecture can have on a community’s health. Stebbins explains the social nature of urban plazas, how they strengthen communities, and how they can be implemented into American cities. Stebbins discusses the design philosophy of most…

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Former Presidential Advisor and Award-Winning Journalist Shares Insights on New Administration’s Early Performance

Barry Jagoda, Award-Winning Journalist, Advisor to President Carter, and Author of his memoir, “Journey’s with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media,” chats about the early performance of the Biden-Harris Administration and the challenges they face. Jagoda underscores the importance of media impartiality.

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Parisi Speed School Builds Young Athlete’s Physical and Mental Strength

Paul David, Owner and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Parisi Speed School, highlights the importance of exercise for maintaining physical and mental health. David details the services the Parisi Speed School offers athletes, including long-term physical conditioning, nutrition advice, and injury prevention training. David comments on the negative effects brought about by canceling school…

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Local Junior Achievement Org: 70 Years of Connecting Classroom Lessons to the Real World

Sidd Vivek, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, details the nonprofit’s mission to empower young people to achieve economic success through relevant programs that bring classroom lessons to life. Vivek promotes the March 9 JA Stock Market Challenge and June 7 JA Golf Classic events. Vivek talks about BizTown, a simulated…

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An Extended Conversation with Legendary Sitcom Writer, Ed Weinberger

Ed Weinberger, a multi-award-winning sitcom writer and producer, shares stories from his prolific career in television. Weinberger discusses his new book, “GOTCHA!: Inside Trump’s 2020 Campaign” – a satirical look at the 2020 election cycle.

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Father Joe’s Villages Successfully Combats COVID-19 Within Shelters

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, talks about the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19’s impact on homeless individuals. Vargas chats about the challenges of mitigating the spread of the disease throughout homeless communities, while also highlighting the success Father Joe’s has had in flattening the curve in their facilities. Vargas tells the…

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