Public Comment

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.

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 #CommunityConversations #napa #FeastItForward Check out our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Full e...

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 #CommunityConversations #napa #FeastItForward Check out our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Full e...

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 #CommunityConversations #napa

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 #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 48 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, the incumbent running for reelection in Congressional District 4. We talk about his memories of growing up in Napa Valley, his three decades in public service, and his thoughts about poli...

Welcome to Episode 48 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, the incumbent running for reelection in Congressional District 4. We talk about his memories of growing up in Napa Valley, his three decades in public service, and his thoughts about poli...

Welcome to Episode 47 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We talk about his personal journey, what has motivated him to run for public office, and his impressions about politics and public discourse today. #nap...

Welcome to Episode 47 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We talk about his personal journey, what has motivated him to run for public office, and his impressions about politics and public discourse today. #nap...

Welcome to a short bonus episode of our "Public Comment" podcast. In this format, we talk briefly about some of the latest local happenings in Napa Valley in February and early March. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 46 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, th...

Welcome to Episode 46 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, th...

Welcome to Episode 45 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and h...

Welcome to Episode 45 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and h...

Welcome to Episode 44 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California Stat...

Welcome to Episode 44 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California Stat...

Welcome to Episode 43 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our first guest of Season 3 is Chef Ken Frank, owner of La Toque Restaurant at the Westin Verasa Napa. We talk about how he turned his passion for food and cooking at a young age into a highly-acclaimed culinary career. We also talk ab...

Welcome to Episode 43 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our first guest of Season 3 is Chef Ken Frank, owner of La Toque Restaurant at the Westin Verasa Napa. We talk about how he turned his passion for food and cooking at a young age into a highly-acclaimed culinary career. We also talk ab...

We're back! After taking a brief hiatus, our Season 3 Preview episode is here. Get ready to hear more candid conversations about local issues and be introduced to some of Napa Valley's most engaging people. We'll continue to talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Find "Public Comment" on our regular platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Facebook. Email us at publicco...

We're back! After taking a brief hiatus, our Season 3 Preview episode is here. Get ready to hear more candid conversations about local issues and be introduced to some of Napa Valley's most engaging people. We'll continue to talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Find "Public Comment" on our regular platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Facebook. Email us at publicco...

Welcome to Episode 41 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we wrap up Season 2 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had in our second season. We also talk about what's next on the agenda for Season 3, which will kick off in January. Email us at publiccommentnapa@g...

Welcome to Episode 41 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, we wrap up Season 2 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had in our second season. We also talk about what's next on the agenda for Season 3, which will kick off in January. Email us at publiccommentnapa@g...

Welcome to Episode 40 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Dr. Amy Herold, M.D., who has many titles. Among them are Chief Medical Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, and OB/GYN. We talk about the state of public health care,...

Welcome to Episode 40 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Our guest is Dr. Amy Herold, M.D., who has many titles. Among them are Chief Medical Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, and OB/GYN. We talk about the state of public health care,...

Welcome to Episode 39 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. This episode, the "5 for 5" format is back! We discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: Napa Valley's 2025 wine harvest, "pop up" vineyard tastings, Napa Valley Standard and other special events, the cultural makeup of l...