On the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts get into the Padres exploring a sale, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria makes some changes on his staff, Scott takes a math test, and a deeper look into Prop 36.

On the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts get into the Padres exploring a sale, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria makes some changes on his staff, Scott takes a math test, and a deeper look into Prop 36.

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.

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Why Can't San Diegans Have Nice Things? 

On this week's episode we span all over the news world from sports, to politics, to parking meters. 

The second home tax is back. This time it spares vacation rentals. However, it’s on a fast track to the ballot. We tell you how it will work. 

Lisa Halverstadt had a big update after prosecutors said they believe a nonprofit executive may have misallocated even more funds meant to save people from overdoses of fentanyl and heroin.

The crew talked about former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey running for city council last week and this week Scott reached out and shared some further clarifications for Bailey's future. 

A Padres pitcher had an unfortunate injury in Spring Training but Scott Lewis decided to take this opportunity for a little PSA. 

Finally, our intern Rami Alarian joined us to talk about his story about police using helicopters to break up college house parties. 

We are on YouTube now! Watch the podcast and see Bella's videos at youtube.com/voiceofsandiego,

On this week's episode we span all over the news world from sports, to politics, to parking meters.&nbsp;
The second home tax is back. This time it spares vacation rentals. However, it&rsquo;s on a fast track to the ballot. We tell you how it will work.&nbsp;
Lisa Halverstadt had a big update after prosecutors said they believe a nonprofit executive may have misallocated even more funds meant to save people from overdoses of fentanyl and heroin.
The crew talked about former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey running for city council last week and this week Scott reached out and shared some further clarifications for Bailey's future.&nbsp;
A Padres pitcher had an unfortunate injury in Spring Training but Scott Lewis decided to take this opportunity for a little PSA.&nbsp;
Finally, our intern Rami Alarian joined us to talk about his story about police using helicopters to break up college house parties.&nbsp;
We are on YouTube now! Watch the podcast and see Bella's videos at youtube.com/voiceofsandiego,

"Stop Being Poor"

Is it time we take a serious look at "slopulism?"

Let us explain. The New York Times featured San Diego's Amy Reichert in a story after she teamed up with Youtuber Nick Shirley to try to uncover fraud in San Diego child care facilities. Shirley's previous coverage of the topic went viral in Minneapolis. The newspaper defined their political posts as slopulism. Related: After Shirley's visit to San Diego, our reporters explained what he did and did not find here.

Top story: Our Lisa Halverstadt broke the news that Amy Knox, who had managed the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego’s finances, was charged with three felony counts of misappropriation of public money and three felony counts of fraudulent appropriation for allegedly using nonprofit funds for plastic surgeries, high-end clothes, a vacation to Hawaii and more.

Also on the show: Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey announced he is going to be running for San Diego City Council.

 

Is it time we take a serious look at "slopulism?"
Let us explain. The New York Times featured San Diego's Amy Reichert in a story after she teamed up with Youtuber Nick Shirley to try to uncover fraud in San Diego child care facilities. Shirley's previous coverage of the topic went viral in Minneapolis. The newspaper defined their political posts as slopulism. Related: After Shirley's visit to San Diego, our reporters explained what <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/02/05/videographer-who-caused-chaos-in-minnesota-came-to-san-diego-what-to-know-about-what-he-found-and-didnt/">he did and did not find here.</a>
Top story: Our Lisa Halverstadt&nbsp;<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/02/17/nonprofit-coo-charged-with-using-public-funds-for-plastic-surgeries-shopping/">broke the news</a> that Amy Knox, who had managed the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego&rsquo;s finances, was charged with three felony counts of misappropriation of public money and three felony counts of fraudulent appropriation for allegedly using nonprofit funds for plastic surgeries, high-end clothes, a vacation to Hawaii and more.
Also on the show: Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey announced he is going to be running for San Diego City Council.
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The Slopulists at Home

When someone tells you they don't have information, dig a little deeper.

On this week's episode the VOSD Podcast crew broke down Jakob McWhinney's reporting on some startling stats on how empty San Diego Unified School district schools are. Yet another chapter in the enrollment crisis they refuse to discuss. 

The Republican Party in San Diego used to have big meetings and lots of influence in town. Now, not so much. We give our thoughts on the state of the Republican party in San Diego.

Also on the podcast: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl hafltime show was controversial, but we think President Donald Trump could have used to this to score some points. Also, we talk about the guy who touched off chaos in Minnesota with his video alleging widespread fraud. He came to San Diego. We tell you what we know about what he actually found and did not find. 

We are on YouTube now! Watch our podcasts every Friday by visting youtube.com/voiceofsandiego.

When someone tells you they don't have information, dig a little deeper.
On this week's episode the VOSD Podcast crew broke down Jakob McWhinney's reporting on some startling stats on how empty San Diego Unified School district schools are. Yet another chapter in the enrollment crisis they refuse to discuss.&nbsp;
The Republican Party in San Diego used to have big meetings and lots of influence in town. Now, not so much. We give our thoughts on the state of the Republican party in San Diego.
Also on the podcast: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl hafltime show was controversial, but we think President Donald Trump could have used to this to score some points. Also, we talk about the guy who touched off chaos in Minnesota with his video alleging widespread fraud. He came to San Diego. We tell you what we know about what he actually found and did not find.&nbsp;
We are on YouTube now! Watch our podcasts every Friday by visting youtube.com/voiceofsandiego.

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