Episodes

  • Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy

    Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy
    Jan 16 2026

    We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick.
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    33 mins
  • Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare

    Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare
    Dec 15 2025

    Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation!

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    31 mins
  • Dr. Cesar Morales - Education, Immigration and Tariffs

    Dr. Cesar Morales - Education, Immigration and Tariffs
    Oct 16 2025
    We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by sitting down with Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education. Morales discusses the widespread contributions from Hispanics in our communities and the current state of immigrants in our country and the turmoil that they are facing. Tune in to see how current immigration and tariff policies are effecting our economy and communities here on the Central Coast, as well as the role of education in economic development.
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    38 mins
  • John Nunes - New Realities for Higher Education

    John Nunes - New Realities for Higher Education
    Jul 25 2025
    California Lutheran University President John Nunes schools us on academic freedom, thought leadership and his goals for CLU.
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    34 mins
  • Nicki Parr - Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century

    Nicki Parr - Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode we speak with Nicki Parr - CEO of WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) as she dives into entrepreneurship in the 21st century — from breaking barriers to building inclusive economies. Enjoy this engaging conversation!
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    32 mins
  • Haley Pavone - Navigating Tariff Chaos

    Haley Pavone - Navigating Tariff Chaos
    May 6 2025
    Pashion Footwear founder Haley Pavone is grappling with the biggest challenge yet to her small business. Listen now to this engaging conversation.
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    34 mins
  • Jamshid Damooei - Building a Life, Growing a Family.

    Jamshid Damooei - Building a Life, Growing a Family.
    Apr 25 2025
    In this episode we speak with Jamshid Damooei of California Lutheran University about the economics of living with dignity on the Central Coast. Enjoy this engaging discussion!
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    39 mins
  • Cecely Zamora

    Cecely Zamora
    Mar 27 2025
    28 mins