Beginning his journey as a high school intern for a well-known political figure, Art Castañares quickly proved his mettle in the world of state and local politics. As Chief of Staff for former California Senator Steve Peace, Art fostered a deep understanding of public affairs. 

In addition to serving as Peace’s Chief of Staff, Art built a successful political consulting business, winning a number of high-profile campaigns. Art then pivoted to journalism, where his distinctive writing style, influenced by his speech and debate training in high school, quickly found a home and a following. 

As the publisher and editor of La Prensa, Art brings decades of political experience to his columns, delivering hard-hitting and thought-provoking content that earns him praise and criticism. His columns often create social media buzz and mainstream newsrooms aren’t shy about linking to them in their stories. 

Art is well-sourced and armed with a reliable BS detector. He discusses all that and more with Tony and Juan.

Beginning his journey as a high school intern for a well-known political figure, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/artcastanares/">Art Castañares</a> quickly proved his mettle in the world of state and local politics. As Chief of Staff for former California Senator Steve Peace, Art fostered a deep understanding of public affairs. 
In addition to serving as Peace’s Chief of Staff, Art built a successful political consulting business, winning a number of high-profile campaigns. Art then pivoted to journalism, where his distinctive writing style, influenced by his speech and debate training in high school, quickly found a home and a following. 
As the publisher and editor of <a href="https://laprensa.org">La Prensa,</a> Art brings decades of political experience to his columns, delivering hard-hitting and thought-provoking content that earns him praise and criticism. His columns often create social media buzz and mainstream newsrooms aren’t shy about linking to them in their stories. 
Art is well-sourced and armed with a reliable BS detector. He discusses all that and more with Tony and Juan.

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.

Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 

Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 

Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns. 

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.
Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 
Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 
Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns.

Dear San Diego

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymanolatos">Tony Manolatos</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-hernandez-pisano-3166a275/">Juan Hernandez</a> discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

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