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Pete Neild joined me to cover a wide range of topic in this San Diego News Update podcast episode. We cover Poway/Rancho Bernardo issues, San Diego regional news, Joe Biden’s visit to San Diego, and US foreign policy issues with China and Russia. Poway Cronyism We saw so much money flowing into Poway’s November election. Turns out that one of the main people behind one of the most influential Political Action Committees ends up getting appointed by Mayor Vaus to a city committee. Rancho Bernardo Roads Pete Neild enjoys driving his Corvette Calypso all over San Diego. He can vouch that Ted Williams Parkway and Carmel Mountain Road are a mess. Pete also thinks the Poway roads are not as good as some people think. Blacks Beach Immigration Tragedy Pete and John comment on the tragic loss of 8 lives as immigrants attempt to land at Black’s Beach in La Jolla. This invites discussion of immigration and Friendship Park in Imperial Beach. Silicon Valley Bank’s Mess is impacting people in San Diego We breakdown the Silicon Valley Bank cluster, wonder how the FDIC is covering it all, and comment how the mess is affecting people in San Diego. President Biden’s Visit to San Diego Joe Biden’s recent trip to San Diego was quite the spectacle. Air Force One lands at North Island and then Osprey’s take POTUS to the Del Mar Polo Fields to meet with foreign leaders. The Biden visit closed down airspace for a time and caused the San Diego State Aztecs plane to be late for their March Madness trip to Orlando FL. Nuclear Submarine Agreement: USA, UK, Australia (AUSUK) Pete is a submarine veteran so we had some interesting discussion of the nuclear powered submarine deal between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This led to further discussion of keeping the peace in the South China Sea and the trade routes from East Asia to the Indian Ocean. Ukraine Russia War There was plenty to comment about the conflict in Eastern Europe. Pete spent time in the Black Sea area when he served in the military. We also discuss the “don’t get involved” crowd as it relates to this conflict and America’s entry into WW2. #poway #ranchobernnardo #blacksbeach #svb #delmar #ausuk #ukraine JRP0312 Pete Neild Info: Pete’s Corvette C7 Calypso: https://www.calypso-c74pjn.com/ Pete’s Sea Stories Project: https://www.seestories.online/ Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

David Leland has the Aztecs advancing to the Sweet 16 in March Madness David Leland joined me to discuss the San Diego State Aztecs as they enter the NCAA Tournament in 2023. We break down the Aztecs roster, their strong 2022-23 season, and how far we project the Aztecs to advance. Plus, we share some of our own March Madness bracket picks. David has the San Diego State Aztecs getting to the Sweet 16 and Texas winning it all. Thinks this could be the year for the San Diego Padres David also shares his thoughts on the Padres 2022 season and their outlook for 2023. We discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s comeback, the Manny Machado contract, Juan Soto having a big year in 2023, and breaking the San Diego Sports Curse. #Padres #SanDiegoSportsInsight #DavidLeland #DaveySportsPodcast #goaztecs #marchmadness2023 #aztecs #padres #sandiegostate #sdsu JRP0311 David Leland Info: Davey Sports Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wGuPsmG2fvs670yyPOHW4 San Diego Sports Insight:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJoonCZRgMvl-RE2lzR3N3w/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdfanscentral/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveySports98 Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

San Diego County leaders are pushing for major changes in our region. Look in the crystal ball and we can see plans for more housing, more trolleys, more busses, more people, and now a per mile mileage tax. Can San Diego accommodate more growth? What do think of their plans to make this happen? It is Wednesday, February 22nd. Here is a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here is what John Riley thinks: Is SANDAG’s Mileage Tax moral or practical? This mileage tax proposed by SANDAG is causing plenty of discussion for San Diegans. We are already paying property taxes, sales taxes, gas taxes and income taxes to fund roads, highways and freeways. Now they want to add another tax. Didn’t SANDAG pass the TRANSNET sales tax increase decades ago to fund this? How are they going to charge per mile? Seems like we will either have GPS devices tracking our driving patterns and this raises valid concerns about privacy. Their plan is already charging a grandma in Rancho Bernardo a sales tax increase so a student from a rich family can take the trolley to college at a low price. Is that moral? Are trains and subways the right vision for the future? Or will self-driving electric vehicles offer a better solution that can function as individualized pods that get you right to your destination while also working in a swarm like mass transit? Climate change activists are suing to stop Mira Mesa’s long-term housing plan Mira Mesa recently announced a 30-year growth plan and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, or CERF, is suing the City of San Diego because the plan does not match up with their climate plan for carbon emission reduction. Now climate goals and housing goals are stalled while lawyers sort this out. Are these groups counter productively harming their own interests? Will the GOP kill Social Security? Social Security has been in the news since the State of the Union address when President Biden accused the Republicans of wanting to slash Social Security spending. Sure, there are a few Republicans that want to do this, but do you think the GOP has the cajónes to actually do it? Is it in the GOP’s best interest to cut spending for their senior citizen voter base? We break down the controversy and discuss the morality and mechanics of Social Security. Referenced Links: Chris Cate Tweet, Feb 21: You know what. Screw it. Let's just not build anything anymore. What housing crisis? https://twitter.com/chrisjcate/status/1628069276098912261 Enviro Law Group Sues San Diego for Missing Climate Goals in Mira Mesa https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/02/21/enviro-law-group-sues-san-diego-for-missing-climate-goals-in-mira-mesa/ Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. #sandiego #housing #miramesa #SANDAG #mileagetax #climatechange #socialsecurity Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.

I was a guest on the Ed Franklin No Limits podcast on January 25th. We discuss individualism, 2022 Year in Review, COVID policies and gyms, genealogy, and a wide range of other topics. Ed Franklin, No Limits Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805 https://www.youtube.com/@edfranklin1962 #sandiego #poway #individualism #2022 #geneology Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

There are housing issues up and down and all-around San Diego County. The San Diego City Council calls housing a fundamental human right. But is it? It’s Wednesday, January 25th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Sorry San Diego. Housing is not a Human Right. The City of San Diego’s City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring housing as a fundamental human right. How can that be without violating the rights of others to provide it or fund it? Turns out that they really didn’t mean it. They just call the statement aspirational. Sheesh. We have a legit housing problem, but is this the way to solve it?  Besides, what is a right anyway? University City to more than Double in 30 Years Mira Mesa recently announced a 30-year growth plan. Now University City has done the same. University City wants to grow from 27,000 housing units to 57,000 housing units. They expect to do this with five focus zones with high rise apartments and transforming strip malls into mixed use residential/commercial space. Local residents are freaking out, as expected. San Diego’s economy has radically grown. How can housing keep up? Escondido’s Housing and Commercial Development Plans The old Palomar Hospital is being transformed into a 510 unit development called Palomar Heights with apartments, homes, markets, and a sky bar lounge. The Harvest Hills development near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is in the planning states for 550 units. The North County Transit District is actively taking bids to add housing and more commercial property at their transit hub. Plus there are plans to convert the vacant Sears space at the Westfield Mall into a Costco. Escondido has already built so much new housing in their downtown area and more is on the way. Referenced Links: San Diego declares ‘housing as a human right’ but does it mean anything legally? https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-01-24/san-diego-declares-housing-as-a-human-right Can University City handle twice as many people, jobs and homes? That’s what San Diego has planned for it. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2022-12-24/university-city-growth-plan Opinion: San Diego’s plan for University City will make it unrecognizable and unlivable https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-01-09/university-city-community-plan Here’s what’s being built in Escondido https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/escondido/story/2023-01-15/heres-whats-being-built-in-escondido Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. #sandiego #housing #universitycity #escondido Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

It’s Friday, January 13th. Here’s a round up of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s John Riley's outlook: Poway 2023 Plans Mayor Steve Vaus: public safety, water infrastructure, Lake Poway upgrades. Deputy Mayor Barry Leonard: ramp up new council members Peter DeHoff and Brian Pepin, water infrastructure, commercial amenities at The Farm in Poway, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Councilmember Caylin Frank: Poway Community Park improvements, expanding programming and services at Mickey Cafagna Community Center, water infrastructure, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Yet no talk about: Poway Road development, Fairfield Project, Outpost, traffic safety, Twin Peaks development, Town Halls, thrift stores, homelessness, Big Stone Lodge, Poway’s identity crisis, climate action plan, affordable housing Poway Unified School District 2023 Outlook Trustee Ginger Couvrette: Career and Technical classes, increased visual and performing arts funding, supplemental learning tools acquired during distance learning. Yet no talk about: school infrastructure improvements, another attempt to pass a school bond, CRT/Race/Equity, bullying. Poway Kiwanis Outlook 2023 Plans President Heather Skale: Holiday for Heroes, Key Clubs at Poway High and Cathedral High, Aktion Club for developmentally disabled adults, pancake breakfasts at Villa de Vida/Little League/veterans, serve Community Food Connection/San Diego Blood Bank/Valley Elementary homework club. Also, scholarships for high school seniors, sponsor Miss Poway Pageant, Kiwanis Cup Poway vs Mt. Carmel Football Game. Rancho Bernardo 2023 Outlook Rancho Bernardo Community Dynamo Robin Kaufman: upgrading street medians on Rancho Bernardo Rd and Pomerado Rd, Earth Fair, Chalk it Up!, Patriot Pet Contest, Safety Fair, Santa Snow Day in the Park, pedestrian safety, street quality survey, proposed cannabis outlet, construction at The Trails, Charter Communications/Spectrum utility power revisions, Rancho Bernardo Community Park, RB Off-Leash Dog Park. Yet no talk about: specific call outs of Carmel Mountain Road potholes and erosion, Seven Oaks street erosion. Referenced Links: Poway leaders look ahead to 2023 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-01-04/poway-leader-goals Rancho Bernardo to see improvements, events coming to community in 2023 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-01-04/rancho-bernardo-to-see-improvements-events-coming-to-community-in-2023 Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. #poway #ranchobernardo #powayunified #pusd Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

It’s Tuesday, January 10th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: San Diego: The Need for more Water Infrastructure The feast and famine cycle of droughts and floods in California Assemblyman Vince Fong https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-leaders-call-for-critical-investment-into-water-infrastructure/ Positive Developments in San Diego County with Desal Plant, Pure Water recycling, expansion of San Vicente Dam. Some cities installing cisterns beneath parks to capture and store water. Poway making progress on water infrastructure. SDG&E: Gas Prices https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-01-06/if-natural-gas-prices-across-the-country-are-dropping-why-are-they-soaring-in-san-diego Wholesale prices up more than 300% since January 2022 A household gas bill that came to about $105 last January is now estimated to leap to about $225 this month. That’s an increase of 114 percent.  Prices are about current conditions and a view of the future It almost always comes down to supply and demand. But often there are policies that affect each. Demand high in the West (rain, snow, cold) – but mild weather in the East Approx 90% of supply comes from out of state Less supply - U.S. LNG exporters boosted shipments to Europe by more than 137% in the first 11 months of 2022 from the same period in 2021, according to data from Kepler, supplying more than half of Europe's imported LNG and helping the region weather a more than 54% plunge in piped shipments from Russia. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-lng-exports-both-lifeline-drain-europe-2023-maguire-2022-12-20/ Biden administration considering ban on gas stoves. Due to asthma or climate change policy? San Diego County Cities are already banning gas in new construction: San Diego, Encinitas, and possibly Del Mar. What can you do? Be energy self-sufficient. Solar, battery, LED. Wear a sweater. Control what you can control. Carlsbad: Traffic Calming, Roundabout https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/carlsbad/story/2023-01-09/opinions-sought-on-roundabout-for-tamarack-and-carlsbad-boul City asking for input for roundabout at Carlsbad Blvd (PCH) and Tamarack Ave. Carlsbad already has one roundabout in development at Carlsbad Blvd and Cannon Road. Discussion of roundabouts in Poway. Thank you! #carlsbad #water #SanDiego #SDGE Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

Captain Charles R. MacVean U.S. Navy (Ret.), PhD joined Pete Neild and I to discuss submarine stories and his new book Down Deep. Submarine life is not easy. Tight quarters. Disciplined schedules. Everyone depending on someone else. It takes a high degree of trust and teamwork to make for a successful mission. Charlie shared many great stories involving his crew and some of his missions. It seemed that Admiral Hyman Rickover came up frequently in our discussions. Rickover was a demanding leader that enjoyed keeping his subordinates off balance, so they would be provide direct and truthful answers. Trust came up so often in this podcast conversation. Admiral Rickover extended a great degree of trust to Charles MacVean, but only after first testing his character and conviction. Rickover had confidence in MacVean’s skills and capabilities. He just needed to believe that MacVean believed he could accomplish the task at hand. Charlie shared stories about the history of the USS Seawolf and the innovative nuclear experiments and challenges they faced. The stories of MacVean sitting down with his crew members to learn about their family and aspirations was moving. For many of these crewmen, this was a career they valued because they felt truly cared for. They had a mission, a purpose in life. The military saved many of these men’s lives and catapulted them into upstanding men in society. This is a podcast conversation Pete Neild and I have been talking about for over a year. I am so pleased that we had a chance to get meet Charlie and enjoy his stories and words of wisdom. Thank you! #ussseawolf #seawolf #usnavy #charlesmacvean #downdeep Buy Charlie’s Book: Down Deep: Courage, Leadership, Hijinks https://www.amazon.com/Down-Deep-Captain-Charles-Leadership/dp/173342248X/ref=sr_1_1 Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

It’s Friday, December 16th. Here’s a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: Carlsbad: Skyrocketing water desalination costs due to environmental regulations San Diego Beaches:  No more beach fires? Imperial Beach: Mayor Aguirre bringing the fun back Carmel Mountain Ranch: Carmel Mountain Road is a disgrace Border: Governor Newsom rips the GOP on immigration Thank you! #carlsbad #poseidon #desalination #purewater #beachfires #imperialbeach #carmelmountain #gavinnewsom #immigration Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

It’s Friday, December 9th. Here’s what’s going on in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks: National City: Cannabis Lounge, first for San Diego County Carlsbad/UCSD:  UCSD gets $10M grant, Smartville Inc Carlsbad gets $6M from US Dept of Energy Escondido: Dane White, Youngest Mayor in Escondido history, 33 Mira Mesa: City to double housing forecast Oceanside: City Council allows high-density apartment project Thank you! #cannabis #nationalcity #smartville #UCSD #carlsbad #escondido #miramesa #oceanside Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Legendary, Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Ted Leitner, joined us to tell tales from his 50+ year career in sports media. Wow! You know Ted. He always has something to say! Ted Leitner talks about Jerry Coleman, Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Steve Finley, Carl Weathers, Steve Fisher, Brian Dutcher, Smokey Gaines, Jim Brandenburg, and so many great stories about sports broadcasting for the Padres, Chargers, Clippers, Aztecs, and KFMB Channel 8. Ted talks about the honor of his induction into the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame. So many stories. Ted talks about his upbringing in the Bronx and the difficulties he had in life due to his relationship with his father. Ted also traces his career history from Oklahoma to Hartford to Philadelphia and eventually to San Diego. Who else? Howard Cosell, Russ T. Nailz, Alex Spanos, Bob Hope, Keith Hernandez, Al Bernstein, Michael Tuck, and so much more. This was so much fun!  Ted Leitner is a San Diego treasure. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input. Thank you! #TedLeitner #Padres #KFMB #AztecforLife #GoAztecs Buy Ted’s Book: Ted Talks: Uncle Teddy’s Fond Memories, Crazy Stories and Heartfelt Reflections https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Talks-Memories-Heartfelt-Reflections/dp/1733422498 Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Here’s what’s going on in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks on Friday, Dec 2nd. Dateline: San Diego: Is the $160B San Diego Commuter Rail worth it? East County: Sheriff tipping off Cannabis Raids Imperial Beach: Housing is #1 issue, senior poverty Lemon Grove: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Campaign San Diego: Vacation Rental Lottery comes up short San Diego: Home Prices drop fourth most in America Thank you! #airbnb #commuterrail #cannabis #lemongrove #imperialbeach #sandiego San Diego Commuter Rail, East County Cannabis, Airbnb (JRP0301) Show Note: San Diego Padres Hall of Fame announcer and San Diego media icon, Ted Leitner, will join me for a livestream podcast interview, Tuesday, Dec 6th at 7pm. Mark your calendars. Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Merge 56 is one of many hot topics in and around San Diego County. Here’s what John Riley thinks on Wednesday, Nov 30th. San Diego News Headlines: Rancho Penasquitos: Merge 56 Expansion (Camino del Sur and Hwy 56) – the locals are angry with the changes to build taller buildings and add greater density. Poway: Amazon Fresh fully automated grocery store closed indefinitely Escondido: Lake Hodges dam crumbling San Clemente: freight railroad traffic suspended along ocean hillside Oceanside: group petitions court to stop artificial surfing lagoon project Carlsbad: Man walks into lagoon to avoid police San Diego: Airbnb lottery application period ending, regulations to limit homeowners San Diego: 9 sailors suffer minor injuries fighting fire as USS Abraham Lincoln cruises off coast. La Mesa: citizens demand more advanced notice of new housing developments Lemon Grove: Buy 1, get 1 Free El Cajon - Man taken to hospital after lighting himself on fire while on roof in El Cajon New York: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac musician/songwriter, dead at 79 Washington DC: Respect for Marriage Act passes Senate Qatar: US defeats Iran, Liberty Rising Live Q&A in the Community Forum Plus, in our Community Forum we had discussions about the old dirt road from Penasquitos to Carmel Valley before Highway 56 was built, closing Starbucks in Ocean Beach, the high price of rent in San Diego, the challenge of so much vacant commercial real estate due to people working from home, and so much more. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Show Note: San Diego Padres Hall of Fame broadcast, Ted Leitner, will join me for a livestream podcast interview Tuesday Dec 6th at 7pm. Mark your calendars! Thank you! #Merge56 #AmazonFresh #LakeHodges #Airbnb #Poway #RanchoPenasquitos #ChristineMcVie Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

They are still counting the votes at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, but the results are becoming very clear in all but a few races. It's time for local election analysis! We discuss, analyze, and comment on: The races for Poway Mayor and Poway City Council and what is in store for Poway’s future. The very tight race still in Poway Unified School District Area C. Will Heather Plotzke win a close one over Patrick Batten? The need for Ranked Choice Voting and Term Limits. Poway Unified Superintendent Marion Kim-Phelps likely feeling encouraged about another run for a Poway school bond since school bonds in Lemon Grove and San Diego just passed. The remarkable legal career of newly elected judge Pete Murray. A breakdown the San Diego County measures including cannabis taxes, sales taxes, school bonds, trash pickup, building height limits, term limits and much more. A breakdown the California Propositions including the right to abortion, gambling, arts and music in education, the cost of medical care, and all the rest. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments... and your local election analysis. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #Election2022 #SanDiego #RanchoBernardo #california #CAProps Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

It’s Election Night 2022! We focus on the Poway Mayor race, Poway City Council races, and the Poway Unified School District races in this nearly 4 hour long podcast. OMG. The participation from the livestream audience was extraordinary! We break down the early returns from the San Diego Registrar of Voters. We comment on the individual races and candidates, as well as a little bit of commentary on the national election night stories.  Plus we have all sorts of fun with discussion of electric vehicles, ranked choice voting, the movie Poltergeist, and the good bad and ugly of the year 1972.  Yeah, it was a long one and we got a bit punchy. This was so much fun!  I hope you can enjoy it with us. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #Election2022 #RanchoBernardo Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Frida Brunzell is a candidate for Poway Unified School District Board Trustee in Area B. This covers Northeast Rancho Bernardo and North Poway. Only 75% of PUSD Students Read at Grade Level Frida shared with me her frustrations with PUSD’s reading curriculum. 25% of PUSD students are not reading at their grade level. According to Frida Brunzell, PUSD is still teaching reading using a flawed method invented in the 1960s. There are innovative and proven alternative methods to teach reading, but establishment interests, book publishers, and fear of change prevent school leaders from making the necessary corrections. We discussed dyslexia and how this is afflicting students here in our school district. When dyslexic students fail to learn to read, their likelihood of struggling in life or ending up in prison increases dramatically. Bullying is a Serious School Safety Issue Frida Brunzell also spoke at length about the problems of bullying on school campuses. Students are now recording the incidents and sharing them on social media. This further terrorizes the victim as they re-experience the trauma and continue to get ridiculed. Sadly, school officials are not taking strong action to combat bullying. Frida Brunzell is fluent in 4 Languages, has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering We also discussed Frida’s backstory growing up in Sweden, attending college in Germany, and living in England and France as a young adult. Frida is fluent in 4 languages and has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Frida has also been very active as a PTA leader at both the school level and the district level. Students of Color at Poway Unified Frida also shared her thoughts about racism in Poway schools. As a parent of bi-racial Black students, she shared some of the difficulties her children have experienced. This led to further discussions of the Instagram account Black at PUSD, equity, inclusion, changes in curriculum, and CRT. Frida Brunzell helped start the JEDI group that stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also discussed PUSD’s COVID policy, failing school infrastructure, the potential of a future school bond, PUSD’s budget, and arts and music education. Frida wants to be a school board member that asks tough questions and is a voice for constituents in her community. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #PUSD #PowaySchools #FridaBrunzell #Election2022 Relevant Links: Frida Brunzell for PUSD School Boardhttps://www.frida4pusd.com/ Frida Brunzell – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Frida4PUSD Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

There is one week to go until Election Day and the drama in the Poway elections is heating up! Pete Neild joined me to cover a range of issues and candidates in this Poway Elections Preview episode. Poway Elections Drama We discuss the Holly Oak community’s objection to the new development along Poway Road, as well as the “solidarity press conference” that was organized and then later cancelled. We discuss the proposed housing development, housing density, architecture, street entrances, and an overall frustration with Poway city leaders on communication. Then Pete and I shared our thoughts on the recent Amit Asaravala podcast. We discussed changing voter registration demographics in Poway as well as the huge influx of outside money into this election cycle. We break down more of the specifics on the money spent by PACs, developers, and locals, including the financial data on the Democratic endorsed candidates. Amit is the President of the Poway Democratic Club. We share predictions and comments on each race. Do the challengers have enough to knock off an incumbent? Or an incumbent endorsed candidate? Will this election cycle be different? California and San Diego County Propositions Then Pete and I break down the California Propositions. So many topics there including abortion, gambling, kidney dialysis, EVs, wildfire protection, tax increases, and cigarettes. Plus, we examine the local San Diego County measures covering topics of cannabis, taxes, school bonds, childcare, trash pickup, building height limitations, and childcare. Wow, so much in this podcast. Almost 3 hours! We even had an argument amongst members of our livestream audience. Oh, the drama! Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions. Thank you! #Poway #election2022 #CAVote #SDVote Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Amit Asaravala is the President of the Poway Democratic Club. Amit joined me to discuss the tremendous surge of money in Poway politics, the changing voting demographics in Poway, and information on their endorsed candidates. Poway Campaign Finance The financial data was the most eye-opening. Individual people can donate up to $250 for a specific candidate. Amit Asaravala shared that even on the individual level, Poway candidate Brian Pepin has raised approximately $70,000. This is far greater than the typical $10,000 to $15,000 we would see in a typical district election. Over 80% of his donors are from outside of Poway. Meanwhile, there are political action committees involved in Poway politics attempting to influence the outcome in our local races. These PACs do not have a campaign limit and they receive big dollars from developers, housing contractors, and other individuals. Then the PACs cycle the money to other PACs who end up creating negative campaign ads against candidates that they oppose. Often these ads are heavily distorted and meant to scare the public. Community Voices, the San Diego Police Officers Association, and the Lincoln Club are players in this space. Poway Voter Demographics We also discussed the changing voter registration numbers for Poway. Our “City in the Country” has been a strong “red” city for a long time, but now things are changing. The Democrat voter registration has almost caught up with the Republicans. In fact, more Powegians voted for Biden than Trump in the 2020 election. Could this mean that the Poway Democratic Club’s endorsed candidates might have a serious shot at beating Steve Vaus and the other GOP candidates? We also discussed Delta Esparza’s candidacy, Hiram Soto’s former employer Alliance San Diego, Kevin Juza’s text messaging campaign, and PUSD candidate Frida Brunzell. Special thanks to our livestream audience for the great comments and questions. Thank you! #Poway #election2022 #democraticparty Amit Asaravala Info: Poway Democratic Club: https://www.powaydemocraticclub.org/ Pomerado News / San Diego Union Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/people/amit-asaravala LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaravala/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amit_asaravala Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amit.asaravala Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

If you love Poway history, you will love this podcast episode. Ed Franklin moved to Poway in 1974 as a young child and had so many exceptional stories to tell. Poway History We take a walk down memory lane discussing the different businesses that have come and gone along Poway Road. Did you know the site of the Evans Tire used to be a drive-thru dairy where people could get a gallon of milk, a pack of cigarettes, and a six-pack of beer without getting out of their car? We talked about the history of the Poway Bowl, including its original location in the current U-Haul building. Poway Business Ed is the former President and CEO of the Poway Chamber of Commerce. We discuss the activities of local businesses in the 2017-2020 era, including the chaos caused by the pandemic. Poway Politics We also discuss Poway’s founders, the original layout of streets in Poway, the current chaos of development around town, some of the political candidates running for office in 2022, old stories about Poway leaders, and a projection of what Poway might look like in the future. Ed Franklin No Limits Podcast Ed hosts the “Ed Franklin No Limits” podcast. Ed enjoys discussing overcoming limitations, self-esteem, storytelling, and excuses.  #PowayHistory #EdFranklin #Poway #PowayChamber Ed Franklin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardefranklin Ed Franklin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.franklin.9 Ed Franklin No Limits YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/edfranklin1962 Ed Franklin No Limits Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edfranklin-nolimits/id1553490805 Ed Franklin email: edfranklin.nolimits@gmail.com Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Tony Russo is a candidate for Poway City Council District 3. I live in District 3, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about Tony Russo’s campaign for Poway. Lack of Trust from Poway Officials We started by discussing Tony's experience at the Green Valley Civic Association and Poway Chamber’s Candidate Forum. His competitors were stressing safety as their key priority. Tony disagrees. He feels there is a serious lack of common-sense policies, transparency, trust, respect, and honesty from City Council and city officials. Tony Russo expressed how the people of Poway are angry and frustrated. Poway Housing Development We discussed at length the development projects underway in Poway. Tony felt that city officials have not effectively communicated the status of The Outpost project. He was disheartened by the mistakes made by city officials and developers, as well as how those failures were communicated to the people of Poway. Tony did not feel The Outpost was carefully reviewed by city officials and that was led to the water problems that undermined the project. Russo shared his thoughts about how council members would blame the developers rather than looking inwardly on errors made by city officials. Tony shared his thoughts on The Farm in Poway and the frustration of Stoneridge neighbors as they see new homes being built close to their property. He asked why The Farm is being built so quickly, yet some of the projects on Poway Road are moving much more slowly. Big Money Invested in Poway Politics Tony Russo expressed his surprise at the tremendous amount of money being spent to fund one of his competitors and other candidates in Poway. The organization Community Voice appears to be taking donations from developers and other influential people in Poway. Those dollars are provided to the San Diego Police Officer’s Association who use those funds to create attack ads on specific candidates. Questions from Poway Voters We took so many great questions from the audience including conversations about the Martincoit-Stone Canyon intersection, district boundaries, the Poway Senior Center, and if Poway’s slogan “The City in the Country” still matches with today’s reality. Tony Russo Supports Small Businesses Tony was a small business owner and wants to see greater support from the city, or at least a reduction in red tape that slows businesses down. We discussed the plight of a fish market that is struggling to open his business but has been waiting on city inspectors to approve their permits. Tony Russo wants to support small businesses in Poway. We also discussed the issue of water rates, the Poway boil water ordinance, and the new water infrastructure project. Tony Russo is a family-oriented person. He talked at length about the joy he gets from supporting his three children, his involvement as a youth sports coach, and special memories of his mother. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #TonyRusso #Election2022 Relevant Links: Tony Russo for Poway City Council District 3 - Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/russo4poway Tony Russo – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tony.russo.52643 Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.

Yuri Bohlen is a candidate for Poway Mayor, and he joined me for a marathon 3-hour podcast covering so many hot topics in the City of Poway. Our livestream audience was also continually active presenting questions and comments for Yuri to respond to. Here are the highlights: Yuri wants to make “Poway the City in the Country” again. He wants to stop unfair housing mandates from Sacramento and let Poway make decisions for Poway’s own future. We spoke about many of the development projects going on in Poway including the Outpost, Fairfield, and The Farm in Poway. Yuri Bohlen shared his plans to improve senior services and the homeless. Yuri felt passionately about the thrift stores displaced by the Fairfield development project. He wants to work with Poway Councilperson, Caylin Frank, to help these thrift shops find a new home. Yuri wants to improve communication with the people and get their input on housing development with a Residential District Review committee. We spoke about the increase of crime in Poway, particularly home thefts and catalytic converter heists. Yuri shared his thoughts on making Poway a safer city. Yuri Bohlen was a candidate for mayor in 2018 and has done his due diligence in the past 4 years. He is much more informed on the issues, including detailed city council agenda items and the broader topic of property rights. Even though Yuri is running for mayor, he is often a vocal supporter of current Poway Mayor, Steve Vaus. We explored this apparent dichotomy giving Yuri an opportunity to clarify this issue. There was all sorts of great questions and comments from the livestream audience, including the “social media drama” that play out in the local Poway Facebook groups. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #YuriBohlen #Election2022 Relevant Links: Yuri Bohlen for Poway Mayor - Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/YURIPOWAY2022 Yuri Bohlen for Mayor – Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/468036228533141 The City in the Country Forever – Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2978378068885690 Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Patrick Batten is a candidate for Poway School Board running in Area C covering parts of Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and 4S Ranch. Patrick is attempting to win the race to fill the seat of departing incumbent TJ Zane. The US Marine Corps Patrick shared his background growing up with a single parent facing tremendous financial challenges. He discussed his time at San Diego State University and his career as a US Marine in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Educational Curriculum We discussed his “Brilliant at the Basics” curriculum proposal focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic. This led to further discussion of vocational education, critical race theory, and home economics courses. We also covered options available to students at PUSD to attend Design 39, JROTC at Westview High School, Spanish and Mandarin bi-lingual immersion programs in elementary schools, and 4H specialty classes at Poway High School. PUSD Finances and School Bonds Patrick Batten spoke about Poway Unified School District’s financial condition, the broken air conditioning at Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School, the failed Measure P bond, and the infamous Billion Dollar Bond. We also spoke about teachers/administrator union endorsements and how those relations impact financial budgeting for the district. COVID and Education We spent a good amount of time covering the way Poway Unified managed the COVID crisis including district communication challenges, masks, remote education, and how other schools successfully got students back in school sooner than PUSD. There was so much more covered in this podcast interview including the role of parents in education, the school board listening to constituents, Poway Federation of Teachers, Poway School Employee’s Association, Contractor’s Union, school safety, school board dynamics, school infrastructure, technology in education, book banning, STEM, and mental health services for students. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #PowaySchools #PUSD #PowayUnified #PatrickBatten #Election2022 Relevant Links: Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School Districthttp://www.patrickbatten.com/ Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School District – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PatrickBattenforPUSD Patrick Batten – LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patbatten/ Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School District – Twitterhttps://twitter.com/patbatten Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Poway Mayoral Candidate, Delta Esparza, joined me for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation in the JRP podcast studio. Delta is one of four challengers attempting to unseat Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. Our 1.5-hour discussion offers great insight into Delta’s background, values, character, and vision for Poway. Highlights include: Delta’s family background growing up in South LA to immigrant parents. Delta was the first person in her family to achieve a college degree. She later went on to a master’s degree and a career in computer science in the defense industry. Delta Esparza shared her experiences visiting Poway’s trails, open spaces, restaurants, and the Poway Bowling Alley for years as a resident near Camino Del Norte and Paseo Lucido. She valued Poway so much, she purchased a home here in 2019 and began establishing her roots in our community. But as she began witnessing the changes in Poway, she realized that something was awry. She looked around for viable candidates that represented her values but could find none. So, she took the brave step to enter the race herself. We discussed her thoughts on Poway’s General Plan and the overall vision the mayor has for the city. She shared her positive experiences in nearby cities like Carlsbad and Escondido that had strong, community-driven City Plans that were being implemented consistent with that vision. Why is Poway falling so short? Delta Esparza strongly values getting the residents of Poway involved. She wants to open the dialog and encourage input in less formal settings like town hall meetings and small gatherings. She does not think the Poway City Council properly listens to the people of Poway. We covered her thoughts on development all over Poway including along Poway Road, Twin Peaks Road, on the side of Twin Peaks, The Farm in Poway, The Outpost, and much more. Delta shared so much more including her vision on the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway’s lack of a Climate Action Plan, city infrastructure, traffic calming measures, parks, recreation, and the overall community vibe she wants to encourage in Poway. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #DeltaEsparza #Election2022 Relevant Links: Delta Esparza for Mayor of Powayhttps://www.deltaforpoway.com/ Delta Esparza for Mayor of Poway – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deltaforpoway Delta Esparza for Mayor of Poway – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUM6n5M3x3cYW_VbyFlpaqQ Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Poway City Council Candidate, Kevin Juza, joined me for a fun and informative podcast conversation. Kevin is one of three candidates running in my own District 3. We chatted for nearly 2 hours and had terrific input from the live audience spanning topics like: Kevin’s family background in Indianapolis, Northern California, Minnesota, and eventually coming to Poway. His career as a business consultant/coach and his volunteer roles in the Poway community. His thoughts on City Planning, the city’s General Plan, smart development, negotiations with developers, and the construction projects on Poway Rd and The Farm. We dove deep on issues to address The Outpost development (aka The Hole in the Ground) and the alleged violations of developers at The Farm building too close to other people’s parcels. Kevin really focused on common sense solutions and transparency of policy details for the people. Kevin Juza shared his concern that Poway does not have a Climate Action Plan. He wants to have an open conversation to understand what the people want and then put together a plan that reflects the desires of the community. We discussed the issues facing District 3 including Twin Peaks, Old Poway Park, trails, open space, and ADUs (Granny Flats). Kevin shared his concerns about how walking paths and trails are often disconnected or getting disrupted by development. Kevin wants to preserve those paths and expand them. We got into the lack of affordable housing in Poway, it’s impact on first responders and other workers, and the challenges that may be coming from Sacramento. This then led to a discussion about the Big Stone Lodge property, it’s non-viability as a housing site, and its historical significance in Poway. (and our brain freeze failing to remember the name of the facility. LOL.) Kevin Juza shared his thoughts on addressing water infrastructure, strategies to capture and preserve water, ideas on lowering water rates, and the possibility of a water infrastructure bond in Poway’s future. With a city council of five people (4 council members plus a mayor) and three of those spots up for election, we discussed various scenarios of what the council dynamic would be like with new voices offering innovative ideas and perspectives. We also got into crime, the Poway Candidate Forum on October 11th, the newly constructed, walking path along Espola, and what Kevin loves about Poway. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #KevinJuza #Election2022 Relevant Links: Kevin Juza for Poway City Councilhttps://kevinjuza.com/ Kevin Juza for Poway City Council – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Juza4Poway Kevin Juza - LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjuza Kevin Juza – Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kevinjuza Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

This was such an enjoyable podcast conversation with Poway City Council Candidate, Hiram Soto. We covered a tremendous amount of ground in this 1.5-hour podcast discussion including: Hiram’s family background in Mexico His career as a journalist at the San Diego Union Tribune and how that shaped him on the issues of transparency, integrity, and digging for the truth. His surprise that a Poway Councilperson was appointed for an open seat who had only lived in Poway for a few months. This circumvention of the voters and a weak democratic process were the catalysts for him to become a candidate. We spoke about the development throughout Poway and his approach to finding the right balance of development, infrastructure, affordable housing, and traffic. Hiram Soto was very passionate about the lack of a Climate Action Plan for the City of Poway. He wants to bring solar power to City Hall and convert city vehicles to EVs to save money and improve the environment. Plus, he wants to help educate homeowners and businesses about the rebate opportunities from the State of CA to convert to solar. Hiram shared some of his experiences on the campaign trail including his positive experiences meeting people throughout the city, some demanding “get them all out!,” and some of the shenanigans of sign stealing. It was remarkably interesting when Hiram Soto shared many of the attacks on his candidacy, not only within our city, but also by KOGO 600 talk show host Carl DeMaio. We also got into redistricting, crime, the Old Poway Guard and much more. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #HiramSoto #Election2022 Relevant Links: Hiram Soto for Poway City Councilhttps://www.hiramsoto.com/ Hiram Soto for Poway City Council – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hiramforpoway Hiram Soto for Poway City Council – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIZkrGWelcCvB6ct-lmeQw The Powegianhttps://www.thepowegian.org/ Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Urbn Leaf wants to move into Rancho Bernardo Urbn Leaf, a marijuana dispensary, wants to move into the long abandoned El Torito restaurant location in Rancho Bernardo.  As you might imagine, the locals are not taking this Rancho Bernardo marijuana situation sitting down. We cover the story, the objections by the RB Community Planning Board, the objections by residents and the churches, and the comments from notable community leaders Robin Kaufman, Patrick Batten and Marni von Wilpert. It seems to me that many people continue to see cannabis as some sort of Reefer Madness drug that corrupts society rather than the medicine that it is. We examine the benefits of cannabis as well the community standards when it comes to more dangerous drugs like alcohol. Poway Political Candidate Podcast Interviews Be sure to mark your calendar for these podcast interviews with local political candidates: Tuesday Oct 4th at 7pm – Hiram Soto (Poway District 1)Monday Oct 10th at 7pm – Kevin Juza (Poway District 3)Wednesday October 12th at 7pm – Yuri Bohlen (Poway Mayor)PROGRAM NOTE: This has been rescheduled to Wednesday October 19th at 7pm.Friday October 14th at 7pm – Delta Esparza (Poway Mayor) These interviews will all be livestreamed on both the John Riley Project YouTube page and Facebook page.  You can participate in the podcast and ask questions by typing in your comments and questions in the chat. I am also hopeful to livestream the Green Valley Civic Associate Candidate Forum Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm in the Mickey Cafagna Community Center. I also discussed my recent meeting with Poway District 3 candidate Kevin Juza. We had a wonderful discussion about major issues in Poway including the Poway Road Development, Climate Change Plan, Fiscal Transparency, the potential of a Poway Water Bond and more. Be sure to tune into the Kevin Juza interview podcast Monday Oct 10th at 7pm to hear him explain his position on these issues and more. Vacation in Eastern Canada I also share some of the highlights of our recent 2-week adventure in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Maine. We had a great experience! #Poway #Cannabis #RanchoBernardo Thank you! Relevant Links: Rancho Bernardo board, residents still object to cannabis outlet’s proposed location https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2022-09-21/rancho-bernardo-board-residents-continue-objection-to-cannabis-outlets-proposed-location Poway Candidates Forum https://www.gvca.info/news/2022/8/22/poway-candidates-forum Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

The air conditioning system at Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School is broken!  We are dealing with sweltering heat and now kids are being sent home because the classroom is unsafe.  What is going on at Poway Unified School District? We break down the story and the short-term fixes PUSD is working on to solve the problem. We also take a look at their finances including $475M in revenue, $11M surplus, and an $83M in reserves.  Why can’t they spend that money to buy a new air conditioning system? We take a closer look at the candidates for Poway School Board, Poway City Council, and Poway Mayor.  Can the school board candidates solve this problem? Plus, we share some thoughts on the Matt Araiza story. #Poway #PUSD #RanchoBernardo Thank you! Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Dennis Butts from the Poway Postal Annex (in Target Shopping Center) joined me to talk sports and it was so fun!  Dennis is a huge LA sports fan, but he doesn’t rub it in too badly for us San Diego fans. 😊 Every time I visit his Postal Annex store, we always talk sports. It’s a real joy.  So, we finally decided to actually do this as a podcast! Topics included: Growing up in Toledo OH and attending Detroit Tigers games at Briggs Stadium. Moving to Los Angeles and growing up in Bell CA. Sharing so many great LA Dodgers stories about Tommy Lasorda, Jeff Hamilton, Tom Niedenfuer, Jackie Robinson, Al Campanis, and the Greatest of All Time Vin Scully. Dennis also shares the time Dodgers NL MVP Matt Kemp came into his Postal Annex store for a passport photo. Plus, there’s Dennis’ story of being at Dodger Stadium on opening day when Fernando Valenzuela made his unexpected MLB debut filling in for an injured Jerry Reuss and then throwing a complete game shutout. Dennis Butts shared his story witnessing in person LA Rams QB Vince Ferragamo magical comeback in the NFC Championship game including his pass TD pass to Waddy Davis. Dennis was there in Cowboy Stadium. Plus, we talked about the LA Lakers and Dennis being there at the Great Western Forum when the Lakers beat the Pistons to clinch the 3-peat. We also share our memories of the great Kobe Bryant and the tragedy of his passing. We took a walk down memory lane as Dennis shared his experiences as a sports broadcasting student interviewing Wally Joyner in the Angels locker room. Dennis Butts shared personal stories of how he met his current lady companion and how the two of them purchased their Postal Annex store in the Target Shopping Center in 2015. His Postal Annex store offers: UPS, FedEx, USPS Shipping with excellent ratesPackaging supplies--boxes, packaging peanuts, tape, bubble envelopesPrivate mailbox rental offering safety, security and privacyNotary public services (commissioned and insured)Passport photosLive Scan processing (fingerprint, background check, etc.) – LEAST EXPENSIVE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTYDocument copying and printing in color or black & whiteMailing servicesKey duplicationU-Haul truck rentalOffice suppliesGiftsAnd many more services, all under one roof. Postal Annex14781 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064858-668-0777 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Closed Sundays The Poway/Target Postal Annex has EXCELLENT reviews! 4.6 on Google4.5 on Yelp! The service by Dennis and his team is first class.  You will love it there. #LASports #PostalAnnex #Poway Thank you! Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

The cost of college tuition is sky high, but the price of clothing at Costco is very inexpensive. We explore government’s role in causing prices to rise and student debt to expand. Biden’s Plan to Cancel Student Debt Liberals in Congress are pushing Biden to cancel $10,000 of student debt. But is that enough? Bernie and Warren want $50K in relief. We break down Biden’s student debt plan, who gets it, and how much. Meanwhile Chuck Schumer says that canceling student debt is the moral thing to do.  But is it moral to shift your debt burden on to innocent people today or in future generations? College Tuition (and Student Debt) is too Damn High! Cancelling debt may offer relief, but it doesn’t solve the core problem of the high price of college tuition. We explore a number of ways to reduce the cost and expand access, such as: Expanding access to online learning at accredited universities.Allowing tax deduction of the full amount of college tuition.Ending the practice of making student debt ineligible for bankruptcyConsider niche online skill development outside the scope of college that are much more affordable like Skill Share. Why is the Price of Clothing so Inexpensive at Costco? Costco clothing makes up a significant part of my wardrobe.  Good quality and very affordable. What’s not to like?  But how is it possible for Costco to offer a pair of jeans for just $9?  When the so many industries like higher education, housing and healthcare are soaring in price, apparel is getting less expensive. We explore some of the key reasons why. Fernando Tatis Jr. Apologies to Teammates and Media I don’t know about you, but I thought Tatis’ apology was sincere and humble. This could be a key turning point in his character development and maturity. I am for offering forgiveness. How about you? Join us Thursday at 3pm when we break it all down on Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s livestream podcast. Poway Election Preview We take an early look at the political races in Poway including Mayor, City Council, School Board and one judge position.  Who are the incumbents? Who are the viable challengers?  Who are some of these new names? #StudentLoanForgiveness #Costco #Poway Related Links Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-Biden-63cf586156ad9cf7f71fe3656cf898f8 If You’re Not Buying Clothes from Costco, You Might Want to Start https://www.rd.com/article/why-you-should-buy-clothes-from-costco/ Poway Mayor and City Council Candidates https://poway.org/DocumentCenter/View/9328/Candidate-Roster-Updated-8122022_?bidId= Poway Unified School Board Candidates (and many others races) https://www.sdvote.com/content/dam/rov/en/election/2022Nov/Candidate_List.pdf# Thank you! Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

The MLB Trade Deadline wrapped up Tuesday afternoon and my head is still spinning.  So much activity that I am just now starting to come back down to Earth. Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres We break down the big trades AJ Preller and the Padres made for Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Brandon Drury, and Josh Hader. The Soto/Bell deal may go down as the biggest trade in MLB history. Plus, we take a look at the Eric Hosmer situation and how that ultimately impacted Luke Voit. MLB Trade Deadline Life Lessons I was doing some thinking and realized the MLB Trade Deadline is much more than simply teams making deals.  It’s about organizations getting better.  It’s about teams making an honest self-evaluation, and then re-allocating assets and re-prioritizing initiatives. It’s about calculated risk taking and knowing when to go all in.  It’s also about profitability, brand building, franchise valuation, and Legacy. So many great life lessons here about how we can take charge of our own lives and make disciplined self-improvement decisions. Lee Hacksaw Hamilton Podcast Plus, I re-share my story about connecting with legendary sports talk host and NFL play-by-play caller Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. A podcast episode from 3 years ago leads to an email, a breakfast with Hacksaw at IHOP, and now helping Hacksaw launch his own podcast. Tune in Thursdays at 2pm on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for the livestream. Or download “Lee Hacksaw Hamilton” wherever you get your podcasts. #MLBTradeDeadline #Padres #SotoShuffle #Hacksaw Thank you! Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com