Better Modesto Show

The Better Modesto Show

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Chris Ricci, Demitrius Snaer, Nico Solorio and Ulisses Vasquez crack open their similarities, dive deep into their differences, ring the bell on social and systemic issues, and challenge each other to benefit Modesto's inner framework through special guests and engaging conversations.

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#57 - Perfecto Munoz 09.05.2022 44:25

Perfecto Munoz joins Jim and Chris on the Better Modesto Show

#56 - Chief Alan Ernst 25.04.2022 44:16

Modesto Fire Chief Ernst joins the Better Modesto show!

#55 - Ruben Imperial 16.04.2022 44:39

Ruben Imperial joins Jim and Chris on the Better Modesto Show

#54 - Channce Condit 09.04.2022 45:32

Channce Condit joins Chris and Jim to discuss how he's making Modesto a better place. 

#53 - Nancy Martinez Returns 02.04.2022 44:28

Nancy Martinez returns to the Better Modesto Show!

#52 - Joe Lopez, Modesto City Manager 28.03.2022 44:38

Modesto City Manager Joe Lopez joins Chris and Ulisses on the Better Modesto Show.

#51 - Jeff Pishney 19.03.2022 45:32

Jeff Pishney joins Chris and Ulisses to discuss how they're making Modesto a better place through Love Modesto.

#50 - Faith Chappell of Modesto Insight Treatment 12.03.2022 44:59

Faith Chappell, CEO of Modesto Insight Treatment Center joins Chris, Jim and Ulisses on the Better Modesto Show to discuss what brought her to Modesto and how she's making Modesto a better place to live for teens and others. 

#49 - Chris and Ulisses 05.03.2022 45:38

Chris Ricci and Ulisses Vasquez discuss how Chris is using his position as city councilman to improve Modesto and other things he's working on.

#48 - Jennifer Jennison, Stanislaus County Public Defender 26.02.2022 43:08

Public Defender Jennifer Jennison joins Chris, Jim and Ulisses to discuss the changes that have happened during her time serving in the public defender's office and how she is making Modesto a better place to live. 

#47 - Chief Gillespie Returns to the Better Modesto Show 19.02.2022 43:49

Chief Gillespie returns to join Chris and Jim as they discuss his time so far serving as chief of police in Modesto and how they're working together to make Modesto a better place. 

#46 - Bonnie Acree talks Ice Cream Company and more 14.02.2022 43:20

Bonnie Acree joins Chris and Ulisses to talk about the historic Ice Cream Company as well as how she's making Modesto a better place. 

#45 - Bryan Justin Marks of Love Stanislaus County 07.02.2022 47:03

Bryan Justin Marks joins Jim and Chris to discuss what Love Stanislaus County is up to! 

#44 - Kayla DiMaggio of Love Our Schools 30.01.2022 44:42

Kayla DiMaggio, director of Love Our Schools (Love Stanislaus County) joins Jim, Chris and Ulisses on the Better Modesto Podcast to discuss ways you can partner with local schools and make Modesto a better place! 

#43 Chad Hilligus talks about becoming the new CEO of the Gallo Center! 24.01.2022 46:37

Chad Hilligus joins Chris and Ulisses to discuss the new opportunity he has to impact the community as the CEO of the Gallo Center. 

#42 - A'Kia Walker joins to talk about the Youth Empowerment Program 15.01.2022 46:35

A'Kia Walker joins Jim and Chris to talk about the Youth Empowerment Program in Modesto!

#41 - What's on tap for 2022? 08.01.2022 47:00

Jim, Chris and Ulisses talk about what's in store for 2022

#40 - Johnny Garcia shares how he's making Modesto better 25.12.2021 45:26

Johnny Garcia joins Jim and Chris to share how he's making Modesto better.

#39 - Nancy Martinez Shares About the 209 Youth Empowerment Initiative 18.12.2021 44:54

Nancy Martinez, executive director of the 209 Youth Empowerment Program shares what their awesome organization is up to

#38 - Jason Conway of the Gospel Mission talks Homelessness and Programs 11.12.2021 45:55

Jim and Chris are joined by Jason Conway, the executive director of the Modesto Gospel Mission. Jason shares his story of overcoming addiction and how he's making Modesto a better place.

#37 - Cathy Mendoza of Society for disABILITIES 05.12.2021 45:28

Executive Director of Society for disABILITIES Cathy Mendoza joins Jim and Ulisses to discuss ways they are making Modesto a better place.

#36 - Thanksgiving Special 27.11.2021 44:42

Producer Ulisses, Chris and Jim get together to discuss what they are thankful for and more. 

#35 - Demitrius Snaer talks TikTok, MJC and more 22.11.2021 47:11

MJC Track and Field Coach and TikTok Legend Demitrius Snaer joins Jim and Chris on the Better Modesto Show to talk MJC, athletics, social media and more. 

#34 - Introducing Ulisses Vasquez as Producer, In Solidarity Event 13.11.2021 45:10

Jim and Chris introduce Ulisses Vasquez, who is part of the Latino Leadership Initiative, as a new producer to the show. They also talk about In Solidarity, the Public Conversation on Racism which took place a week before. 

#33 - Homelessness, shelters, and more with Frank Ploof 07.11.2021 45:54

Frank Ploof joins Jim and Chris to discuss homelessness in Modesto and offers solutions to help people in need. 