James Gore

Explore with Gore

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Explore with Gore is a deep dive into the ideas, initiatives, and leaders driving Sonoma County forward. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with department heads, community advocates, and public officials about the challenges we face — and the solutions we’re building together. Informative, accessible, and grounded in community, this is your inside look at local leadership in action.

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James Gore

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Explore with Gore, Episode 5: Jon Stout, Sonoma County Airport Manager 23.06.2026 41:15

Sonoma County Airport has come a long way over the past two decades. In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor Gore sits down with Airport Manager Jon Stout to talk about the airport's transformation from a small regional facility with limited commercial service into a growing transportation hub that connects Sonoma County to destinations across the West and beyond. Jon shares the story...

Explore with Gore, Episode 4: Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Regional Parks 02.06.2026 50:50

Sonoma County is home to one of the most diverse and expansive regional park systems in California, offering everything from rugged coastline and redwood forests to rivers, mountains, and community parks. In this episode, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore sits down with Regional Parks Director Bert Whitaker to discuss the past, present, and future of Sonoma County's parks. Bert reflects on his j...

Explore with Gore, Episode 3: Chief Turbeville, NorSoCo Fire 12.05.2026 49:34

Could another major wildfire happen in Sonoma County—and are we more prepared today than we were in 2017? In this episode of Explore with Gore , Supervisor James Gore sits down with Marshall Turbeville to discuss how wildfire risk has changed across northern Sonoma County and what communities are doing to prepare for the future. The conversation explores lessons learned from the 2017, Kincade, Wal...

Explore with Gore, Episode 2: Brad Sherwood, Sonoma Water 14.04.2026 53:53

Over the past decade, Sonoma County has experienced dramatic swings in weather—from historic drought to severe storms, floods, and wildfires. In this episode, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Brad Sherwood to discuss what these changes mean for our water supply today and how we’re preparing for the future. Together, they explore the lessons learned from recent droughts, the innovative projects...

Explore with Gore, Pilot Episode - Reflections on serving as County Supervisor 16.03.2026 1:07:02

Welcome to the pilot episode of Explore with Gore. In this podcast series, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore will sit down with community leaders, county department directors, and other partners to discuss the issues, projects, and people shaping District 4 and the greater Sonoma County community. For this first episode — essentially a practice run — the tables are turned as Gore’s staff member...