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Public Comment

by john89e

Welcome to the first episode of Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we’re going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We’re going to be candid and uncensored, which might make some people uncomfortable. We’re OK with that.

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  1. Public Comment Episode 71 Guest Nick Otto audio

    For episode 71 of Public Comment podcast, our guest is Nick Otto, staff photographer for the Napa Valley Register. Nick shares his rather unconventional - and international - career in photojournalism. We also talk about how he sees the world through the lens of his camera. #PublicComment #napa...

  2. Public Comment Episode 71 Guest Nick Otto

    For episode 71 of Public Comment podcast, our guest is Nick Otto, staff photographer for the Napa Valley Register. Nick shares his rather unconventional - and international - career in photojournalism. We also talk about how he sees the world through the lens of his camera. #PublicComment #napa...

  3. Public Comment Episode 70 Guest Adrienne Smith audio

    Our guest for episode 70 of Public Comment podcast is Adrienne Smith, founder and researcher for the Napa Valley Wine Study, as well as Managing Partner at Parallel Wines. After a career in higher education philanthropy development, Adrienne pivoted into the Napa Valley wine world. With the Napa...

  4. Public Comment Episode 70 Guest Adrienne Smith

    Our guest for episode 70 of Public Comment podcast is Adrienne Smith, founder and researcher for the Napa Valley Wine Study, as well as Managing Partner at Parallel Wines. After a career in higher education philanthropy development, Adrienne pivoted into the Napa Valley wine world. With the Napa...

  5. Public Comment Episode 69 Guest Christine Madrid French audio

    For episode 69 of our Public Comment podcast, our guest is Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks. We talk about the career path that brought her to Napa Valley and what inspired her passion for preserving community historical buildings and legacy businesses....

  6. Public Comment Episode 69 Guest Christine Madrid French

    For episode 69 of our Public Comment podcast, our guest is Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks. We talk about the career path that brought her to Napa Valley and what inspired her passion for preserving community historical buildings and legacy businesses....

  7. Public Comment Episode 68 A Conversation: Napa's Change Makers audio

    Check out episode 68 of our Public Comment podcast, as we have a conversation about Napa's past, present and future change makers. We highlight some of the individuals who have had a significant impact on the revitalization of Napa. We also break down Napa County's Baseline Data Report and the...

  8. Public Comment Episode 68 A Conversation: Napa's Change Makers

    Check out episode 68 of our Public Comment podcast, as we have a conversation about Napa's past, present and future change makers. We highlight some of the individuals who have had a significant impact on the revitalization of Napa. We also break down Napa County's Baseline Data Report and the...

  9. Public Comment Episode 667 Guest Michelle Whetstone audio

    In episode 67 of our Public Comment podcast, we sit down with Napa native Michelle Whetstone at our new location in historic Borreo Building. We talk about her personal journey, life as a vintner, and the unique project she and her husband, Jamey Whetstone, have embarked on to create a community...

  10. Public Comment Episode 66 Guest Michelle Whetstone

    In episode 67 of our Public Comment podcast, we sit down with Napa native Michelle Whetstone at our new location in historic Borreo Building. We talk about her personal journey, life as a vintner, and the unique project she and her husband, Jamey Whetstone, have embarked on to create a community...

  11. Public Comment Episode 66 Season 4 Preview audio

    We preview Season 4 topics and guests in episode 66 of our Public Comment podcast. We also introduce our new studio location in the historic Borreo Building and partnership with vintners Michelle and Jamey Whetstone. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations New full...

  12. Public Comment Episode 66 Season 4 Preview

    We preview Season 4 topics and guests in episode 66 of our Public Comment podcast. We also introduce our new studio location in the historic Borreo Building and partnership with vintners Michelle and Jamey Whetstone. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations New full...

  13. Public Comment Encore Episode 01E Life as Elected Officials

    Season 4 of our Public Comment podcast launches on Sept. 14 with a new studio location, entertaining guests and discussions about life in Napa Valley. Given the November General Election is approaching with several local races underway, here's an encore presentation of the first episode of…

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  14. Public Comment Encore Episode 48E Mike Thompson, Congressional Incumbent audio

    While we continue a brief summer break, please enjoy this encore presentation of "Public Comment" podcast episode 48 with guest Mike Thompson, who is the incumbent candidate for Congress in District 4. We also published encore episode 47 with his opponent, Eric Jones. Their episodes originally...

  15. Public Comment Encore Episode 48E Mike Thompson, Congressional Incumbent

    While we continue a brief summer break, please enjoy this encore presentation of "Public Comment" podcast episode 48 with guest Mike Thompson, who is the incumbent candidate for Congress in District 4. We also published encore episode 47 with his opponent, Eric Jones. Their episodes originally...

  16. Public Comment Encore Episode 47E Eric Jones, Congressional Candidate audio

    While we continue a brief summer break, please enjoy this encore presentation of "Public Comment" podcast episode 47 with guest Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We also will be rerunning episode 48 with his opponent, Congressman Mike Thompson. Their episodes...

  17. Public Comment Encore Episode 47E Eric Jones, Congressional Candidate

    While we continue a brief summer break, please enjoy this encore presentation of "Public Comment" podcast episode 47 with guest Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We also will be rerunning episode 48 with his opponent, Congressman Mike Thompson. Their episodes...

  18. Public Comment Episode 65 Season 3 Recap

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 65 as we look back at guests and topics in our Season 3 recap. We also preview what to expect this summer in Season 4. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple…

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  19. Public Comment Episode 65 Season 3 Recap audio

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 65 as we look back at guests and topics in our Season 3 recap. We also preview what to expect this summer in Season 4. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple…

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  20. Public Comment Episode 64 Guest Rob Eyler

    Enjoy Public Comment podcast episode 64 with Rob Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University, as we discuss his perspective on the global wine industry as well as the wine landscape in Napa Valley. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  21. Public Comment Episode 64 Guest Rob Eyler audio

    Enjoy Public Comment podcast episode 64 with Rob Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University, as we discuss his perspective on the global wine industry as well as the wine landscape in Napa Valley. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  22. Public Comment Episode 63 Guest Marc Hand

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 62 with Marc Hand, Napa Valley resident, founder of Highway 29 Media and CEO of Public Media Venture Group. We talk about the role local media plays today and what the future looks like for media as a community asset. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley...

  23. Public Comment Episode 63 Guest Marc Hand audio

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 62 with Marc Hand, Napa Valley resident, founder of Highway 29 Media and CEO of Public Media Venture Group. We talk about the role local media plays today and what the future looks like for media as a community asset. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley...

  24. Public Comment Episode 62 Guest Derek Bromley

    Here's Public Comment podcast episode 62 with Derek Bromley, owner of Ohm Coffee Roasters, as well as co-founder and lead guitarist of Mama Said band. We talk hospitality, wine, coffee, and rock & roll! #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #OhmCoffeeRoasters New...

  25. Public Comment Episode 62 Guest Derek Bromley audio

    Here's Public Comment podcast episode 62 with Derek Bromley, owner of Ohm Coffee Roasters, as well as co-founder and lead guitarist of Mama Said band. We talk hospitality, wine, coffee, and rock & roll! #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #OhmCoffeeRoasters New...

  26. Public Comment Episode 61 Guest DJ Rotten Robbie

    Check out the full Public Comment podcast episode 61 with Rob Doughty, aka DJ Rotten Robbie. Hear about his life journey and his passion for music, Napa Pride and being a positive influence on his native Napa Valley community. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  27. Public Comment Episode 61 DJ Rotten Robbie audio

    Check out the full Public Comment podcast episode 61 with Rob Doughty, aka DJ Rotten Robbie. Hear about his life journey and his passion for music, Napa Pride and being a positive influence on his native Napa Valley community. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  28. Public Comment Episode 60 "Porch Talk" Election Special audio

    For episode 60 of our Public Comment podcast, we have an Election Special of "Porch Talk" as we share our thoughts about candidates on the ballot in the Primary Election and the highs and lows of running for office. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations…

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  29. Public Comment Episode 60 "Porch Talk" Election Special

    For episode 60 of our Public Comment podcast, we have an Election Special of "Porch Talk" as we share our thoughts about candidates on the ballot in the Primary Election and the highs and lows of running for office. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations…

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  30. Public Comment Episode 59 Guest Andreas Mueller-Schubert audio

    Episode 59 of Public Comment podcast is with Andreas Mueller-Schubert of WSI Next Gen Marketing. We talk about the origins of artificial intelligence, its various applications and how it's evolved into an extraordinary technological advancement. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  31. Public Comment Episode 59 Guest Andreas Mueller-Schubert

    Episode 59 of Public Comment podcast is with Andreas Mueller-Schubert of WSI Next Gen Marketing. We talk about the origins of artificial intelligence, its various applications and how it's evolved into an extraordinary technological advancement. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  32. Public Comment Episode 58 "Porch Talk" audio

    For episode 58 of Public Comment podcast, the format is "Porch Talk" as we discuss local issues and events: the state of Napa's wine industry, economic benefits of the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival and election season. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  33. Public Comment Episode 58 "Porch Talk"

    For episode 58 of Public Comment podcast, the format is "Porch Talk" as we discuss local issues and events: the state of Napa's wine industry, economic benefits of the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival and election season. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations...

  34. Public Comment Episode 57 Guest Lee Hudson

    Here's Public Comment podcast episode 57 with Lee Hudson, founder, grower and vintner of Hudson Ranch & Vineyards. We talk about Lee's passion for growing things and his decades of living and working in Napa Valley. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations…

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  35. Public Comment Episode 57 Guest Lee Hudson audio

    Here's Public Comment podcast episode 57 with Lee Hudson, founder, grower and vintner of Hudson Ranch & Vineyards. We talk about Lee's passion for growing things and his decades of living and working in Napa Valley. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations…

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  36. Public Comment Episode 56 "3 for 10" Speed Topics

    Public Comment podcast episode 56 is our "speed round" format where we discuss topics including the California's housing project adjacent to Skyline Wilderness Park in east Napa Valley and the state of the Napa Valley wine industry. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  37. Public Comment Episode 56 "3 for 10" Speed Topics audio

    Public Comment podcast episode 56 is our "speed round" format where we discuss topics including the California's housing project adjacent to Skyline Wilderness Park in east Napa Valley and the state of the Napa Valley wine industry. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  38. Public Comment Episode 55 Guest Jeri Hansen

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 55 with guest Jeri Hansen, President & CEO of the Napa Chamber of Commerce. Jeri talks about the role of the Napa Chamber to support business members while also building an economic development strategy for the future. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley...

  39. Public Comment Episode 55 Guest Jeri Hansen audio

    Check out Public Comment podcast episode 55 with guest Jeri Hansen, President & CEO of the Napa Chamber of Commerce. Jeri talks about the role of the Napa Chamber to support business members while also building an economic development strategy for the future. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley...

  40. Public Comment Episode 54 "3 for 10" Speed Topics

    Welcome to "Public Comment" episode 54 as we go head to head about current events in Napa Valley. First on the topic list is the letter submitted by the four main wine industry groups requesting regulatory relief from Napa County. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  41. Public Comment Episode 54 Speed Topics audio

    Welcome to "Public Comment" episode 54 as we go head to head about current events in Napa Valley. First on the topic list is the letter submitted by the four main wine industry groups requesting regulatory relief from Napa County. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  42. Public Comment Episode 53 Guest Mario Chiodo

    Welcome to episode 53 of Public Comment podcast with our guest, sculpture artist Mario Chiodo, whose art career ranges from Halloween creatures to sculptures and now to building monuments that represent social justice and peace. Chiodo Art Development #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  43. Public Comment Episode 53 Guest Mario Chiodo audio

    Welcome to episode 53 of Public Comment podcast with our guest, sculpture artist Mario Chiodo, whose art career ranges from Halloween creatures to sculptures and now to building monuments that represent social justice and peace. Chiodo Art Development #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry...

  44. Public Comment Episode 52 Guest Benjamin Martinez

    Welcome to Episode 52 of Public Comment podcast with guest Benjamin Martinez, president of RLM Enterprises, a Napa-based commercial painting and construction company, and co-owner of Napa Valley Car Club. We learn what it's like to run a second-generation commercial business, while also launching...

  45. Public Comment Episode 52 Guest Benjamin Martinez audio

    Welcome to Episode 52 of Public Comment podcast with guest Benjamin Martinez, president of RLM Enterprises, a Napa-based commercial painting and construction company, and co-owner of Napa Valley Car Club. We learn what it's like to run a second-generation commercial business, while also launching...

  46. Public Comment Episode 51 Guest Fearon DeWeese

    Enjoy Episode 51 of our Public Comment podcast with Napa Valley StreamFest co-founder Fearon May DeWeese as we chat about year two for the festival happening downtown Napa April 23-26. Go to Napa Valley StreamFest for details and to buy passes.

  47. Public Comment Episode 51 Guest Fearon DeWeese audio

    Enjoy Episode 51 of our Public Comment podcast with Napa Valley StreamFest co-founder Fearon May DeWeese as we chat about year two for the festival happening downtown Napa April 23-26. Go to Napa Valley StreamFest for details and to buy passes.

  48. Public Comment Episode 50 Guest Katie Hamilton Shaffer

    We are proud to present Episode 50 of "Public Comment"! Our guest is Katie Hamilton Shaffer, founder of Feast it Forward, as we talk about her career and the recent launch of Rotation by Feast It Forward in Napa's Oxbow Market. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry…

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  49. Public Comment Episode 50 Guest Katie Hamilton Shaffer audio

    We are proud to present Episode 50 of "Public Comment"! Our guest is Katie Hamilton Shaffer, founder of Feast it Forward, as we talk about her career and the recent launch of Rotation by Feast It Forward in Napa's Oxbow Market. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry…

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  50. Public Comment Episode 49 Guest Joe Nordlinger audio

    Welcome to Episode 49 of "Public Comment" with guest Joe Nordlinger of Napa Firewise as we discuss a potential sales tax measure that would raise money to support wildfire protection and open space preservation in Napa County. #napafirewise #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the first episode of Public Comment. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we’re going to talk politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We’re going to be candid and uncensored, which might make some people uncomfortable. We’re OK with that.

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