San Joaquin Spotlight

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Professor Carey Cavanaugh of the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky.  Prof. Cavanaugh is a retired US Ambassador and will talk to us about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh - Artsakh and the latest after Azerbaijan used force to take control of the region.  

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of Fresno State's Armenian Studies Program about the latest from Nagorno-Karabakh - Artsakh.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Michael Goorjian, an actor, director and writer showing his latest film Amerikatsi at Maya Theater in Fresno.  Goorjian had roles in the shows Party of Five and House.

How do you sue a country in international court? Who has jurisdiction and who enforces it? Our guest this week on San Joaquin Spotlight is Chicago lawyer Karnig Kerkonian. Mr. Kerkonian talks about taking cases to international court and the case of Armenia vs. Azerbaijan.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to retired United States diplomat and ambassador Alberto Fernandez about Sudan, Armenia and the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan.  

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian about the humanitarian crisis with the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to singer Sarah Stallman about her career and upcoming Always, Adele performance at the Tower Theater in Fresno. Always, Adele is a tribute to pop sensation Adele. The show will include a 7-peice band.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Felix Muzquiz of the Vineyard Farmers Market about the fresh fruit and vegetables available at this twice a week local market. 

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Carmen Navarro and Dottie Smith, both a part of the committee dedicated for bringing a Senior Center to Fresno.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ray Smith, Director of the Summer Arts program about classes offered this summer and much more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Matthew DiBara of The Contractor Consultants about housing, the labor market and much more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to David Taub of Gvwire.com about the financial collapse of Bitwise, a Fresno based tech and real estate company.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Drake Behrakis, Board Chair and President of the National Hellenic Society about the organization's efforts to create a long-lasting network of Greek Americans who preserve the Greek heritage through various efforts. 

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks to local author Joan Schoettler about her latest children's book The Honey Jar, a story about the Armenian Genocide. The story features a local, Fresno area Armenian family.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Elliot Balch, President and CEO of the Downtown Fresno Partnership about the latest in Downtown.  

Many go to Las Vegas for the casinos, nightlife, food and entertainment, but did you know that the Las Vegas Natural History Museum is not too far from the Las Vegas strip?  If you visit, you'll find Mr. Steven Rowland, paleontologist and Lab Manager working on fossils.  We talk to Mr. Rowland to learn more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez (Ret.) about his career and much more. Ambassador Fernandez served as U.S. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, as well as in embassies in Sudan and Syria.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author Dr. Robert Fitts about Japanese Baseball and Satoshi Fibber Hirayama. Clovis Unified School District's latest school will be named after Mr. Hirayama.   

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to local musician and songwriter Christopher Michaels of Miles Away Media, LLC about music, bands and much more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Alayna Burke, co-author of the book "Full."  Twenty year old Alayna writes about her battle with an eating disorder, signs to look for when someone has an eating disorder and much more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author and journalist Cathy Scott about the murder of Christopher Wallace, also known as the Notorious BIG or Biggie.  The two talk about Biggie's upbringing, problem with Tupac and much more.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim about the earthquake in Syria and much more. 

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Jody Hudson, author of the book "My Promise to Alex."  Alex, Jody's daughter, passed away after a long fight living with Lyme Disease.  Jody is doing her part to bring more attention to this deadly disease. The link for Alex's foundation is Home | AHLF (alexhudsonlymefoundation.org)

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to former United States Ambassador to Bulgaria and special envoy to numerous countries James Warlick about the latest on the earthquake in Turkey, Chinese spy balloon and much more.  

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Maurice Ndon, founder of The Africana Voice news website dedicated to news from Africa.