John Riley Project

We kick off the podcast talking about the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.  Then we get into a wide range of suggestions for police reform and criminal justice reform that would not result in the terrible outcomes that killed George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner.  Then we take a look at San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget and priorities for the City of San Di...

Father Joe Carroll joined us to discuss his new book “Father Joe: Life Stories of a Hustler Priest” authored by Kathryn Cloward.  Father Joe is an icon in San Diego history rising from a parish priest to the leading community activist to fight the homelessness crisis.  Starting out with a thrift store and an empty parking lot, he transformed an ordinary St. Vincent de Paul’s in San Diego...

Joe Biden is pulling American troops out of Afghanistan. We discuss strategies on overcoming adversity, how and when to change strategy, and when to call it a day.  We also examine Bernie Madoff, the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fighting Poway City Hall, and a tough game for the San Diego Padres. #Biden #Afghanistan #Adversity JRP0224 John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries?...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has come out in favor of a tax hike on corporations and in support of President Biden’s infrastructure bill.  We discuss the recent Amazon union vote, minimum wage, corporate taxes and paying your fair share all within the context of justice. #Amazon #fairshare #Bezos #justice JRP0223 John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at  https://johnriley...

MLB moved the All Star Game out of Atlanta in a protest to the new voting laws in Georgia.  We discuss cases of corporate integrity when businesses stand up for their values and principles.  We also discuss personal integrity, my love of the MLB All Star game and a range of tangents from our livestream viewers about Poway, China and immigration. #MLBAllStarGame #Georgia #Poway JRP0222 John Riley P...

Charles Barkley said what many of us think, but rarely hear in the mainstream media.  The politicians are dividing us and getting us fighting amongst ourselves so they can stay in power.  We break down Barkley’s video clip from the NCAA Final Four and then go through a list of examples how these two political parties are playing a game on the people.  Plus, I share my vaccination st...

We break down John Oliver’s recent HBO video dismissing the importance of the National Debt.  We discuss good debt vs bad debt, the morality of government debt, and the responsibility vs. irresponsibility of both personal and government debt.  We also get into the book The Richest Man in Babylon and a number of good personal finance lessons.  Finally, we discuss government debt in o...

Dr. Leana Wen says on CNN that govt should withhold our liberties until you get a vaccine.  What happened to our inalienable rights?  We spend a great deal of time discussing housing on Poway Rd. within the context of property rights.  Plus we enjoy some tangents on Social Security and earthquakes.  Then we talk about Padres opening day and good vibes. #VaccinePassport #Padres...

Imagine having to show proof of a COVID vaccine in order to do everyday activities like shopping and dining.  We discuss the idea of a Vaccine Passport and how that aligns with our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  Is this just a safe way to open the economy?  Or is this a dystopian sci-fi movie come to life?  Plus, we the Padres 2021 season an...

David Leland joined me to discuss the Padres 2021 season.  We break down the opening day roster and surmise the likely choices for the starting rotation and bullpen.  We also talk about expectations and the impact of COVID on home attendance.  Plus, we talk a bit about San Diego State Aztecs basketball and David’s new YouTube channel San Diego Sports Insight. #Padres #SanDiegoSports...

I just got back from a road trip and I am refreshed and energized.  I share some of my stories about my week-long sabbatical through the isolated places of Nevada in my electric vehicle.  Plus, we discuss Equal Pay for Equal Work and then do a deep dive on solving gun violence in the aftermath of the mass shootings in Boulder CO and Atlanta GA. #EqualPayDay #GunControl #EurekaNV Relevant Articles:...

Children are being detained at the border.  What is Joe Biden to do?  We discuss the current crisis at the US Mexico border, and we get into a broader discussion on immigration including US immigration history and potential solutions.  Plus, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so we discuss Irish Ancestry and I tell you about my current road trip in the desert. #BidenBorderCrisis #ImmigrationRe...

So much money has been spent on the COVID recovery under both Trump and Biden.  Plus, there is a $2-$4T infrastructure bill in the works.  Now they are talking about tax increases to partly pay for it, but the math still doesn’t add up.  We also discuss Volkswagen’s big push into electric cars.  Finally, we touch on Little Italy, the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team...

We discuss Poway Mayor Steve Vaus’ appearance on KUSI and his update on construction, housing, a new community center, open space, and other updates on our “City in the Country”.  We also discuss bills being discussed in Sacramento to overcome NIMBYism and make greater density building easier in cities throughout the state.  We also discuss the great work of Poway realtor Wendy Carter an...

Life is a game.  Are you playing to win?  Do you know the game event exists?  Some people are playing and winning.  We discuss strategies to take advantage of conditions in the economy to help you improve your business and personal life.  We also break down the good, the bad and the ugly of the $1.9T stimulus bill. #stimuluspackage #stimuluscheck #stimulusbill Referenced A...

We discuss the demise of Fry’s Electronics while Best Buy enjoys record profits and a surging stock price.  What happened?  What were your experiences shopping at these two stores?  Has your shopping behavior changed and moved more online?  Plus, we explore capitalism, adapting to the fast changing economy, and what you can do to improve your situation as an entrepreneur or cor...