Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina

Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County President Suzanne Cohen talks with Journalist Josh Molina about the role of the organization in the March 5 election, its growing influence in local politics, and how it is different from the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee. Cohen explains the organization's non-endorsement in the First District Santa Barbara County Supervisor's contest, t...

The city of Santa Barbara wants to install timed parking downtown to save the downtown parking fund from financial collapse. They also want to dramatically overhaul the pay structure in downtown lots and garages, including moving to 15 minutes only free in some surface lots. Josh Molina talks about the proposal and its potential impacts. Please subscribe to this podcast on YouTube and visit www.sa...

Dr. Daraka Larimore-Hall, member of the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee returns to Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina to discuss his views on being a new father, the Das Williams' shocking loss in his bid for another term on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, the Democratic Party's endorsement process, whether Roy Lee should have gotten an interview, views on the Sa...

Journalist Josh Molina talks about the state of journalism with focus on NPR journalist Uri Berliner, and how a lack of viewpoint diversity has damaged the media giant. Josh talks about how he stands up to local electeds and activists who pressure him to influence the news. Josh Molina is a journalist, teacher and multimedia podcaster. Visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to support this podcast. Subsc...

In this daily edition of Santa Barbara Talks, Josh Molina discusses the need for changes in the endorsement process on the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee. Roy Lee, a Democrat, never got an interview for the First District Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors seat. And that's a problem. Hear the reasons why in this 14-minute podcast. Also listen to learn about the proposed h...

Jett Black-Maertz outlines her vision for Santa Barbara and explains why she is running for Santa Barbara City Council, in the latest episode of Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina. In this podcast conversation, Maertz talks about: Housing Homelessness Paseo Nuevo State Street Rent Control Her views on incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez's City Council record Santa Barbara's Eastside Reasons why she is...

Steve Lavagnino is the triple crown chair. He is chair of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and SBCERS, and widely regarded as a guy who loves public service. In this week's episode of Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina, Lavagnino discusses: Housing SBCAG Highway 101 Cannabis Pension Reform County Budget Veterans Stand Down Das Los...

Journalist Josh Molina discusses the Top 10 highlights of his week with a focus on the GOP uprising, the Third District Santa Barbara County Supervisor's seat, the rudeness and confusion at Santa Barbara City Hall over State Street, and much more in this 15-minute podcast Josh Molina is a journalist and community college instructor. Please visit his website at www.santabarbaratalks.com and subscri...

Cheryl Trosky, Colleen Estrada and Mary Hudson (mother of pop superstar Katy Perry) join Josh Molina in the latest episode of Santa Barbara Talks to talk about their candidacies for the Santa Barbara County Republican Party. The three are part of a slate looking to bring more leadership and transparency to the Republican Central Committee. They have started a website called www.unite2winsb.com. Tr...

Former Santa Barbara City Councilman Dale Francisco breaks down the drama over the attempt to seize power on the Republican Central Committee. For the first time, a slate has emerged to unseat current GOP leadership. Francisco explains the power struggle within the GOP. He also talks about Frank Troise, and his unconventional campaign for Third District Santa Barbara County Supervisor. Francisco t...

Check out this short podcast where journalist Josh Molina untangles the Santa Barbara City Council meeting on Tuesday and explains how it went off the rails when some council members opted to blame city staff and the media for its "messaging." Molina explains media literacy and the importance of getting information out to the public. The controversy is over an important $32.5 million bridge projec...

Peter Lewis, Francois DeJohn and Trevor Large join Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina to talk about the proposed Community Benefit Improvement District. The proposed CBID would enhance safety and cleanliness on State Street. The purpose of the proposed Community Benefit Improvement District (CBID) is to ensure the future economic vitality of downtown. This initiative aims to assess property owne...

Dr. Eliot Jacobson, professor of mathematics and computer science returns to Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina to talk about the major weather storm currently hitting California. Jacobson explains why it is happening, and why we should expect more extreme weather events. Jacobson also talks about what it means to be an environmental doomer (it's not what you think), and expresses his frustratio...

ournalist and college instructor Josh Molina explains why money matters in elections and how the Third District Supervisors contest has perplexed political watchers. Investment Banker Frank Troise has raised little money in his bid to unseat Joan Hartmann. Is it a brilliant political ploy, or a humongous blunder? Molina relies on his 23 years of journalistic experience to explain why raising the m...

Journalist Josh Molina shares his views on the housing crisis in Santa Barbara, while sharing about his own upbringing, growing up poor in Goleta and Santa Barbara. Molina talks about how his personal story affects his reporting and storytelling. He also talks about a recent sex trafficking story he wrote and shares details about his new title. Please hit subscribe on YouTube and consider a financ...

Journalist Josh Molina discusses ways the Santa Barbara Unified School District can improve its public relations and treat the public better, particularly at school board meetings. The District has experienced a near-full turnover of cabinet members since 2020 and lately it is locked in a battle over a new contract with the Santa Barbara Teachers Association. This Top 10 list looks at ways the Dis...

Frank Troise, founder of SoHo Capital, explains his views and policies heading into the March 5 primary. He is focused on raising revenues. In this podcast, Troise talks about his views on the oil, energy, the ExxonMobil pipeline, housing, cannabis, fentanyl, crime and other issues. Troise also boldly predicts that the contest, where he is challenging incumbent Joan Hartmann, will be over by March...

Josh Molina wrote 381 stories in 2023! These are some of his favorites. Please hit the subscribe button on YouTube and consider making a contribution to this podcast by visiting www.santabarbaratalks.com. Josh Molina's Top 10 List of Most Memorable Stories of 2023! 10. Paseo Nuevo Demolition to Build Housing 9. Jacob Molina Goes to UC Berkeley 8. Fresco Cafe Closes Abruptly 7. Councilmember Kriste...

Radius Group's Commercial Vice President Austin Herlihy checks in with Santa Barbara Talks to discuss the city of Santa Barbara's housing policies and what he believes are mixed messages. Herlihy says that the council wants to encourage new housing, but yet it punishes housing developers and property owners through restrictive tenant protections. He said that the council is inadvertently making th...

Lompoc Mayor Jenelle Osborne challenges 3rd District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan Hartman. In this podcast, Osborne outlines all the reasons why she is running, why she did not ask Hartman or the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party's permission to run, and what she plans to do for the mid-county and Santa Barbara County. Osborne outlines her views on housing, homelessness, transportation...

Several hundred students marched off campus at San Marcos High School on Monday in support of teachers. The students marched to Tucker's Grove Park. The students want their teachers paid more. The teachers are in a dispute with the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Dos Pueblos High School walked out last week. Santa Barbara High School is next. More than 800 students walked out of San Marcos...

Dos Pueblos High School Students walk out of class to support Santa Barbara Teachers Association teachers. Several hundred students marched from DP High School to Girsh Park in Goleta. They carried signs, chanted and asked that teachers get paid more. The dispute between teachers and the District was amplified after teachers closed their doors to lunchtime clubs, stopped writing letters of recomme...

Santa Barbara Barbara Unified School Board Member Virginia Alvarez announces on Monday that is resigning from the school board. Learn why and what this means for the School Board going forward. Also, check out the full story at Noozhawk.com. Watch this podcast on YouTube.

Jade Martinez-Pogue, reporter for Law360 and former reporter for Noozhawk assignment editor for KEYT returns for this special holiday episode of @santabarbaratalkswithjoshm7112 Martinez-Pogue talks about life in New York and work at the nation's top legal publication @law360_news Martinez-Pogue explains her role and job and how she approaches her story. She also opens up about the company's curren...

Fresh out of Cal Poly, Diego Sandoval has arrived as the new sports editor of Noozhawk.com. Diego grew up in Goleta and attended San Marcos High School, where he played four years of baseball, as a second baseman. In this episode, Sandoval explains his vision for sports coverage on Noozhawk and his deep focus on high school sports. Sandoval also explains how to tell stories through social media. S...