I set out to work in renewable energy and joined Sunrun to do my part to create a planet Run by the Sun. According to Bloomberg, Americans are poised to set new a rooftop solar record despite the coronavirus. Solar appeals to a broad set of val

#26. Police Reform: Perspective From a Southern California Law Enforcement Officer.

Oct 9th, 2020 1h

We love our police officers. The level of scrutiny concerning use of force and racial justice is at a potentially climactic level. It's been tough to witness the accelerated deterioration in public trust. What do police do and what should polic

#25. Age Wave's Bob Morison On the Largest Untapped Market Hiding In Plain Sight

Aug 19th, 2020 32m 18s

Throw out the stereotypes because the Boomer generation is breaking the mold. We are entering an era in which 52 million, or 17% (and rising) of Americans are over 65 and in the early stage of life's Third Age. From their attitudes and behavior

#24. Simon Dixon: Building Community Is In His DNA

Aug 12th, 2020 39m 58s

Simoon Dixon is the CEO of Idea Engineering (https://www.ideaengineering.com), a branding and strategic communications agency, and the creative force behind The Relational Intersect (https://www.therelationalintersect.org), a platform for discu

#23. Sleeping Bees: Why Doing Nothing Matters...and who knew NOTHING could be so entertaining.

May 4th, 2020 37m 3s

Air Date 5/3/2020. We are never actually doing nothing, and we are ashamed to admit when we really are doing nothing, so Spike Gillespie and Steve Eckelman redefine "not doing" in their new book titled, Sleeping Bees: Why Doing Nothing Matters.

#22. Luke Wilson - Watch STARGIRL, streaming on the CW

Apr 28th, 2020 58m 25s

Air date 4/28/2020. Luke plays Stargirl's step father, long time DC Comics Universe character, Pat Dugan in the new series, Stargirl, premiering Tuesday, May 19, on The CW Network. In this interview, you'll get some ideas for movies to watch as

#21. The Stock Market Is a Covid-19 Headline, with Dan Nathan

Apr 24th, 2020 40m 33s

Air date 4/23/2020. Dan Nathan is a CNBC Fast Money contributor, Principal of Risk Reversal Advisors, and co-host of In the Money With Fidelity Investments and Dan Nathan. The stock market seems disconnected from what so many people are experie

#20. Regenerative Agriculture returns land to it's original, rich, biodiverse state.

Feb 21st, 2020 39m 29s

Air date 2/20/2020. Industrial farming has severely and negatively impacted the earth’s ecosystem. According to a 2015 Stanford report, the rate of global topsoil erosion is over 70%. But there’s a solution being implemented on a small scale ri

#19. Active Shooter Simulation and BolaWrapped...Epic!

Feb 5th, 2020 28m 34s

Air date 2/4/2020. In Texas, license to carry and laws allowing guns in churches illustrate a culture that embraces firearms. So it’s important for civilians, security personnel and law enforcement alike to undergo intense, serious training to

#18. Horses, Heart & Soul. The herd welcomed me with open hooves.

Jan 24th, 2020 32m 37s

Air date 1/24/20. On a cool crisp cloudless day in late December 2019, I had my first equine therapy session in Pilot Point Texas with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sara Willerson. and one of her herd, Domino. Through Horses, Heart & Soul, S

#17. SBIFF Special: BASTARD’S ROAD. Even for a combat veteran, the first step is a desire to heal.

Jan 22nd, 2020 36m 42s

1-22-2020. I’m honored to share the story of another important documentary film premiering at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Bastard’s Road follows the healing journey of Marine Iraq War combat veteran Jon Hancock. Jon had the f

#16. SBIFF Special: OVERLAND. Stories of Falconry and our eroding bond with nature.

Jan 21st, 2020 26m 1s

1-20-2020. Overland is an amazing cross-cultural adventure of three Falconers who's individual stories help preserve world heritage. The film is considered a must see by critics attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and this e

#15. SBIFF Special: THE PRISON WITHIN. Trauma left untreated, leads to more trauma.

Jan 18th, 2020 31m 28s

1-17-2020. I had the privilege of screening and interviewing the filmmakers and cast of "The Prison Within." This documentary film is considered a must see by critics attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and is bringing aware

#14. Hitch. Positively impact your personal utility and our climate with one choice.

Jan 9th, 2020 30m 1s

David Silverander and Sky Gilbar, cofounders of Hitch, want to know: why do you continue to use a disposable cup and a reusable water bottle? Soon it will be much easier to answer their question and say, “I don’t.” Their mission led to the crea

#13. (Part 3 of 3: Housing) What to do when the housing pinch is felt by all? Everything.

Nov 28th, 2019 55m 37s

Air date 11/27/19. This is part 3 of a 3 part series on affordable housing. As the Santa Barbara Housing Authority celebrates it’s 50th birthday, CEO Rob Fredericks strikes a delicate balance among regulation, permitting, land value, demand and

#12. (Part 2 of 3: Housing) Affordable Housing best practices from a career in the trenches.

Nov 28th, 2019 25m 15s

Air date 11/27/19. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on affordable housing. William Russell is credited with turning around the Sarasota Housing Authority from one of the nation’s worst to one of the best. William's story starts with a Masters

#11. (Part 1 of 3: Housing) Developer's insight on housing economics, regulation and cultural change

Nov 28th, 2019 38m 13s

Air date 11/27/19. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on affordable housing. Peter Lewis is an active developer in Santa Barbara and the Western U.S. Solving the affordable housing crisis will require that investors be able to overcome the dynam

#10. Historical transformations, sustainable values & travel innovation w/ Shannon Kenny/Prontopia.

Nov 15th, 2019 54m 1s

Air date 11/14/19. Shannon Kenny has a vision for improving travel through a better connection to local culture and people. Her journey creating and developing Prontopia is an exciting story of a fearless woman inspired by historical transforma

#9. (Part 2 of 2: SB County)A legacy of service; Laura Capps challenges for the 1st District.

Oct 28th, 2019 23m 40s

Air date 10/28/19. This interview with Santa Barbara County 1st District Challenger, Laura Capps is Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 is an interview with Incumbent, Das Williams). In March 2020, Santa Barbara County residents will vote to either re-elect

#8. (Part 1 of 2: SB County) Civics lesson from the informed & strong incumbent, Das Williams.

Oct 28th, 2019 58m 39s

Air date 10/28/19. This interview with Santa Barbara County 1st District Supervisor, Das Williams is Part 1 (incumbent Williams) of 2 (challenger Capps).In March 2020, Santa Barbara County residents will vote to either re-elect 1st District S

#7. (Part 2 of 2)Dave Odell's unique viewpoint on the healthcare landscape.

Sep 18th, 2019 46m 56s

Air date 9/18/19. Part 2 of 2:I wanted to learn more about the healthcare landscape, policy and solutions so I could evaluate policy efforts of the current administration and democratic candidates. This is Part 2 of my interview with Dave Odel

#7. (Part 1 of 2) Dave Odell's unlikely road to healthcare.

Sep 18th, 2019 23m 13s

Air date 9/18/19. Part 1 of 2:I wanted to learn more about the healthcare landscape, policy and solutions so I could evaluate policy efforts of the current administration and democratic candidates. This is Part 1 of my interview with Dave Odel

#6. Solar Power & Light for the Homeless with Megan Birney, Sofia & Mike Tognotti.

Sep 5th, 2019 22m 25s

Air date 9/4/19. Homelessness is part of our national and local discourse. We all do our part by donating resources like food, clothes, time or money. The highest impact occurs through extra effort to connect and learn about individual circumst

#5. Natural disasters created the community champion, Abe Powell, SB3 cofounder and director.

Jul 31st, 2019 48m 2s

Air date 7/30/19. Abe takes us back to the January 9, 2018 Montecito Debris Flow with an insider’s viewpoint into the planning and response. Abe also shares how the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow shaped his vision for creating Community

#4. Mascot Sports evolves running events by focusing on the experience & sustainability.

Jul 8th, 2019 33m 45s

Air date 7/9/19. I recently interviewed Tim Cole, VP of Events for Mascot Sports. Based in Oakland, CA, Mascot is helping to define the evolution of running events by focusing on the experience, local partnerships and sustainability. Their im