It's officially the start of San Diego’s silly season. 

Your mailboxes will start to fill up with mailers and candidates for public office will try their hardest to earn your vote. We’re here to help you make sense of their messaging and the races. 

This week's episode kicked off with the strangest kind of controversy: an AI-generated graphic that took shots at co-hosts Jakob McWhinney and Scott Lewis for something we never said on the showOur hosts walked through the whole saga including angry emails and a deleted apology.

Silly Season 

City Hall reporter Mariana Martínez Barba published a story on the San Diego City Council District 4 race between incumbent Henry Foster and challenger Martha Abraham. 

Our hosts explain how Abraham has tapped into residents’ animosity toward City Hall and the momentum she’s building in the community. Foster last week lost the endorsement of the union that represents city firefighters. 

Also, during a recent debate, District 8 candidate Gerardo Ramirez addressed an attack from his opponent Antonio Martinez about a contribution from a landowner who wants to open a landfill in Otay Mesa. Ramirez said he does not support the landfill or anything that will increase pollution in the district. 

Extra! We’re hosting a debate between Foster and Abraham, and a conversation with Antonio Martinez on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Politifest. Get your ticket here. 

The crew also has an update on the fraud charges brought against 12 individuals  accused of billing the government for daycare services that were never provided.Plus,  Jakob explains how a veteran special education teacher who was just awarded teacher of the year, lost her current job.

0:00 The "AI Slop" Meme Mishap
1:17 The NIMBY Avengers Controversy
18:31 City Council: Foster vs. Abraham in Southeastern San Diego
30:09 Another Contested Council Race Heats Up
35:26 Correction from a Previous Episode
36:01 Support the Show
36:37 Feds Charge San Diegans With Fraud
41:41 A Teacher's Position Eliminated

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It's officially the start of San Diego&rsquo;s silly season.&nbsp;
Your mailboxes will start to fill up with mailers and candidates for public office will try their hardest to earn your vote. We&rsquo;re here to help you make sense of their messaging and the races.&nbsp;
This week's episode kicked off with the strangest kind of controversy: an AI-generated graphic that took shots at co-hosts Jakob McWhinney and Scott Lewis for something we never said on the showOur hosts walked through the whole saga including angry emails and a deleted apology.
Silly Season&nbsp;
City Hall reporter Mariana Mart&iacute;nez Barba published a story on the San Diego City Council District 4 race between incumbent Henry Foster and challenger Martha Abraham.&nbsp;
Our hosts explain how Abraham has tapped into residents&rsquo; animosity toward City Hall and the momentum she&rsquo;s building in the community. Foster last week lost the endorsement of the union that represents city firefighters.&nbsp;
Also, during a recent debate, District 8 candidate Gerardo Ramirez addressed an attack from his opponent Antonio Martinez about a contribution from a landowner who wants to open a landfill in Otay Mesa. Ramirez said he does not support the landfill or anything that will increase pollution in the district.&nbsp;
Extra! We&rsquo;re hosting a debate between Foster and Abraham, and a conversation with Antonio Martinez on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Politifest. Get your ticket here.&nbsp;
The crew also has an update on the fraud charges brought against 12 individuals &nbsp;accused of billing the government for daycare services that were never provided.Plus, &nbsp;Jakob explains how a veteran special education teacher who was just awarded teacher of the year, lost her current job.
0:00 The "AI Slop" Meme Mishap 1:17 The NIMBY Avengers Controversy 18:31 City Council: Foster vs. Abraham in Southeastern San Diego 30:09 Another Contested Council Race Heats Up 35:26 Correction from a Previous Episode 36:01 Support the Show 36:37 Feds Charge San Diegans With Fraud 41:41 A Teacher's Position Eliminated
Follow Voice of San Diego on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, and read more at voiceofsandiego.org. Tickets for Politifest are up now at vosd.org/pf26.
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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.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;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.