Voice of San Diego Podcast
Voice of San Diego Podcast
This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.Social links:
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Terra’s Pledge (TJ River Edition)
When you have questions about county reform, you go straight to the source. This week on the Voice of San Diego Podcast, Scott Lewis, Jakob McWhinney, and Bella Ross are joined by San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer to discuss massive county charter reforms, infrastructu…
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Scott’s Pledge (TJ River Edition)
There will be one very mad podcast host if the Tijuana River Sewage problem is not resolved by 2036. That podcast host is Scott Lewis. We bet you’ll be shocked to learn signature gatherers could not answer a reporter’s question about the change they were seeking. We talk about why they can’t expla…
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The Meteor Heading for the City's Budget
San Diego's budget could be in a lot of trouble if voters repeal the city's trash fee. City leaders say if that happens, their only option would be to cut up to $150 million from city services like stormwater, fire and police departments. Our hosts explain what's at stake. Also on the show: The c…
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LivingForGod AndCountry
On the latest episode, our hosts talk about some local issues that impact us all. First: County supervisors have officially put a measure on the ballot that will extend term limits of county supervisors. But it’s way more interesting than that. We explain. Next: The mayor of San Diego has put out…
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Broken Promises
On the latest show, our podcasts hosts discuss the topic of broken promises. First up: A temporary fire station in San Diego is still temporary 11 years after elected officials promised to deliver a permanent fire station in Skyline. Next: School district officials promised to fix the plumbing at…
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So Not Transparent
San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson Remer wants to stay in office longer and wants other reforms that would “improve transparency.” On this week's show, our podcast hosts explain the whole package she plans to propose to San Diego voters. It’s all coming at a time when county officials contin…
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Critter Coroner
When your neighbors don't like nudity, head to a nudist colony! On today's episode, Andrea, Bella, and Jakob talked about a lot of different topics today and even got to mention yellow thong bikini bottoms. In the first season of HBO's TV show Neighbors, episode six features a local man who belie…
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Psst. Hey Buddy… I Got Some Water for Sale
With Andrea and Bella out, Scott Lewis, Jakob McWhinney, and Will Huntsberry held it down. Former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is re-emerging post-controversy, holding a press conference, giving speeches, and launching a Substack, "Grounded," about his life on a family ranch. The Padres' st…
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The Hardest Conversations for SDPD Chief
It has been nearly two years since Scott Wahl became San Diego top cop. For the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts Scott Lewis and Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña sat down with Chief Wahl to discuss policing and more. With the federal governments immigration enforcement efforts, what is the San Dieg…
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Fake Charity Guys Pocketed $2 Million
Who knew selling hot dogs at Petco Park was such a money making venture? After two years and lots of investigating, VOSD's Will Huntsberry saw the finish line for his story which uncovered a fake nonprofit running concessions at Petco Park - and pocketing around $2 million. He explains what the ne…
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