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Laguna Talks
Laguna Talks is Billy's hour in-depth interview with the opinion leaders, politicians, business people, artists and all manner of interesting people who make up the diverse and vibrant city of Laguna.
Episodes
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Hasty Honarkar
Hasty is the VP of Laguna Creative Ventures, the team behind The Hive, Seven Degrees, Art Affair, Tivoli Terrace, Terra Restaurant, The Heisler Project and the…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to New City Councilman Peter Blake
Fresh off his surprise win in the election, political neophyte and firebrand Peter Blake tells us how he will convert words into action.
Laguna TalksLaguna talks to Art in Nature Artist Elizabeth Turk
Elizabeth Turk is this year's conceptual artist behind Art in Nature's Shoreline Project, where 1,000 volunteers will dance with LED umbrellas at Main Beach…
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Laguna Talks with Harley Rouda
He's in the last 5 days of a bruising battle for Congressional District 48. Learn what Harley's been doing, and where he's hopefully headed on Nov. 6
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Laguna Talks with Liberate Laguna
The controversial PAC sets the record straight on who they are and what they support. Featuring Michael Ray and Doug Cortez.
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Laguna Talks to Judie Mancuso
Tyler Russell chats with Judie Mancuso about her decision to run for City Council again and everything important to her this time around.
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Laguna Talks to Candidate Sue Kempf
Planning Commissioner Sue Kempf discusses her run for City Council 2018.
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Laguna Talks to Candidate Paul Merritt
City Council Candidate Paul Merritt's two-long discussion with Ernest Hackmon live on KX FM 104.7.
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Laguna Talks Bhakifest 10 year anniversary
Bhaktifest founder Sridar Silberfein calls in to talk about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of this transformational yoga festival in Joshua Tree, CA
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Laguna Talks with Council Candidate Ann Christoph
Meet City Council Candidate Ann Christoph, a landscape architect and past council member.
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Laguna Talks to Candidate Peter Blake
Longtime gallery owner Peter Blake has thrown his hat into the City Council race. He's "mad as hell, and not gonna take it anymore." Listen to his impassioned…
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Laguna Talks Medical Cannabis for Seniors
Meet Alon Blatt and Inbal Sikorin, from Laguna Wood's new medical clinic focused exclusively on cannabis for seniors, NiaMedic. Learn about how cannabis is…
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Toni Iseman announces run for Council on Laguna Talks
Five term City Councilwoman Toni Iseman announces her unprecedented run for a 6th term and lays out her agenda in this episode of "Laguna Talks."
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Laguna Talks with Community Outreach Officer Jason Farris
Meet Jason Farris, who for the past 10 years has worked at the temporary homeless shelter as the community outreach officer for the Laguna Beach Police…
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Laguna Talks State Assembly with candidate Cottie Petrie-Norris
Laguna resident and first time candidate for State Assembly Cottie joins us for a lively discussion of what the State Assembly does, and why she's willing to…
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Laguna talks with conservative activist Jennifer Welch-Zeiter
Jennifer is a local attorney and former President of The Laguna Beach Taxpayers Association. She is a staunch fiscal conservative and considering a run at City…
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Laguna Talks Coast Inn with Marcella and Chris Dornin
Laguna locals Marcella and Chris Dornin bought the historic Coast Inn hotel and bar in 2013 and have been facing down countless challenges to get approval to…
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Laguna Talks Powerline Undergrounding with Bob Whalen
Councilman Bob Whalen is tackling his most ambitious and costly project yet – undergrounding the power lines throughout Laguna to mitigate the fire risk. He'll…
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Laguna Talks Short Term Rentals in Laguna
In December the California Coastal Commission ruled that Laguna Beach's ban on short term rentals was in violation of the California Coastal Act. So what now?…
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Laguna Talks with Peter Blake and Michael Ray
Peter Blake is the eponymous gallery owner and Mike a prominent real estate developer. Both are passionate about Laguna and have strong opinions on how it can…
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Laguna Talks with the Democratic Socialists of America, OC Chapter
Meet Jessica Riegert and Garrett Larson, steering committee members of DSA, and learn about their ideology, strategy, and grassroots efforts for a more just…
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Laguna Talks compassion with children with Deva Dwabha and Jodi Levine
Deva Dwabha is an American woman who ha spent the last 35 years in India rescuing abandoned and abused children. She created Ramana's Garden school to educate…
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Laguna Talks Bhaktifest with founder Sridar
The last in our 3 part series with Bahkti / Shakti founder Sridar, speaking to us about yoga, devotional chanting, and the importance of transformational…
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Laguna Talks with Pastor Rodrick Echols
Rod is the new Reverend at Laguna's Neighborhood Congregational Church. Originally from Memphis, Rod brings a passion for social justice and inclusion
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Laguna Talks Art with Dion Wright, Jorg Dubin and Louis Longi
Listen to these three prominent Laguna artists whose work collectively spans 100 years talk about the state of art in Laguna.
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Laguna Talks with John Waters
He's the Pope of Trash and self-described "Filth Elder." Meet filmmaker, screenwriter, author, stand-up comic, and visual artist John Waters. He spoke with us…
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Laguna Talks Bhakti/Shakti Fest with Sridar
Sridar received a transmission 8 years ago to start a transformational festival of yoga, Kirtan, and workshops as a path to spiritual discovery. Today…
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Laguna Talks with UCI Dean of Law Erwin Chemerinsky
Although he's leaving for Berkeley in July, Erwin came to UCI 10 years ago to build the law school. A First Amendment scholar, he is part of a group that is…
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Laguna Talks with Congressional Candidate Harley Rouda
He's taking on 16 term Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher for the 2018 midterm election. Meet Harley Rouda, Democrat from Laguna Beach, and a formidable…
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Laguna Talks Shakti Fest with founder Sridar
Meet Sridar, the founder of Bhakti and Shakti Fest, transformational yoga festivals in Joshua Tree, CA.
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Laguna Talks to Attorney Larry Nokes
Larry is a past President of the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and an ardent supporter of our vibrant community. Listen to the issues that confront our town.
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Laguna Talks with Dr. Andrea Deerheart
Dr. Deerheart founded The Heart Way, an organization that helps people who are transitioning into the next life through emotional, spiritual and loving…
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Laguna Talks Domain Sales + Poetry with Kate Buckley
Meet domain broker Kate Buckley, who has already sold over $1 million this year in tiny url's. She's also an award-winning poet who is a finalist for Laguna's…
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Laguna Talks with Stu News Publisher Shaena Stabler
She's a high powered businesswoman who runs Laguna's successful online newspaper Stu News Laguna, and also a singer who is releasing her 2nd CD. Meet Shaena…
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Laguna Talks with Shaena Stabler
Shaena is the publisher and co-owner of Stu New Laguna, Laguna's only online newspaper. On the side she's a singer / songwriter who just completed her 2nd…
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Laguna talks to architect Marshall Ininns
Marshall has been involved in most of the high profile, contentious projects in Laguna lately, including all the rooftop restaurants that are currently under…
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Laguna Talks to local legends Ron Pringle and Cody Oakland
Ron "Ron I" Pringle is the lead singer for Laguna reggae legends World Anthem, and Cody is a serial entrepreneur. These besties bring wisdom, spirituality and…
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Laguna talks with restaurateur Ivan Spiers
Meet Ivan Spiers, owner of Laguna's Mozambique and Sky Loft, two of the most happening restaurants in town. Both feature live music nearly every night of the…
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Laguna Talks with Cathleen Falsani about the racial attack on her son
On December 27 5 boys from Laguna High School drove to the home of an African American classmate and threw a watermelon at his door, followed by one of the…
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Laguna Talks Ranch Resort with owner Mark Christy
After 3 years of development, the Ranch Laguna Beach Resort just opened what might be the coolest boutique hotel on the plant, cut deep into the canyon, with…
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Laguna Talks Election with Paul Freeman
Paul has spent a lifetime in local, national, and international politics. He served as an aid to Presidential candidate Gary Hart, served two terms as mayor of…
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Laguna Talks Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Measure KK is on the ballot this week, which would overturn a 2009 prohibition and allow for up top 2 dispensaries in town. In this lively round-table we hear…
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Laguna Talks with City Councilman Bob Whalen
Bob is running for his 2nd term. Listen in on how he thinks the 1st term went, and what he wants to do the second time around.
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Laguna Talks to Council Candidate Judy Mancuso
1st time candidate Judy Mancuso dropped by to tell us why she is running, and what she can do differently.
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Laguna talks with Police Chief Laura Farinella
Laura is the first female Chief in Laguna Beach history. 18 months into the job she shares how she's doing.
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Laguna Talks Burning Man with Boaz Shonfeld
Boaz Shonfeld is an Israeli entrepreneur and longtime Laguna resident. Here's his journey through life, and the 2016 Burn!
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Laguna Talks with Neel Grover
Meet Internet entrepreneur and OC native Neel Grover, former CEO of Buy.com and now Founder / CEO of user generated video site Indi.com, where talent is…
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Laguna Talks Short Term Rentals
Laguna Beach is in the process of banning all short term vacation rentals. Passion is running high on both sides of the argument. Jason Vogel and Carl…
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Laguna Talks VR with DJ Roller
Is OC quickly becoming VR Alley? First there was Oculus, an Orange County startup that sold for $2 billion to Facebook after just 3 years. Now there's Laguna…
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Laguna Talks with true crime novelist Jessica Morse
Jessica's great, great grandmother Adele was murdered, along with her best friend, in Laguna Beach in 1930. The police ruled it a murder / suicide by Adele…
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Laguna Talks to Restaurateur Alessandro Pirozzi
Naples born Alessandro Pirozzi brings authentic Italian cuisine to Laguna with his two restaurants, Alessa and Mare. The young chef now has three restaurants…
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Laguna Talks to Orange Sunshine Director William Kirkley
Orange Sunshine documents the rise of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, the most notorious smugglers of hashish and cannabis in the mid sixties, from right here…
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Laguna Talks with novelist Kim Hooper
Meet first time novelist and Dana Point resident Kim Hooper, who just published People Who Knew Me, about a New Yorker who, under duress from family, flees the…
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Laguna Talks with Larisa Stow
Larisa is a dynamic singer/songwriter who transitioned from pop to inspirational Kirtan music after 9/11 effected her. She is now one of the leading performers…
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Laguna Talks with Sisters of Shred
Barbara Odanaka is a 50+ mother who also happens to love skateboarding. She formed the group Skate Moms and Sisters of Shred. They have their annual…
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Cathleen Falsani
Join author and journalist Cathleen Falsani as she discusses her 2nd trip to Nepal since the earthquake a year ago, and her work as a faith based writer…
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Mark Christy – The Ranch Laguna Beach
A few years back, Laguna born and bred Mark Christy bought the historic Ben Brown's golf course and Aliso Creek Inn. After a rather irrational legal challenge…
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Jonthan Burke – President of Laguna College of Art & Design
Jonathan has had a stunning 34 year career at LCAD as art teacher, dean, and now president, who has seen the college evolve into a premier international art…
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Scott Sanchez – CTO & Publisher of Firebrand Media
Firebrand Media is Laguna's local media giant, publisher not only of our hometown newspaper (The Independent), but also its monthly glossy magazine (Laguna…
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Dion Wright – Artist & Sawdust Festival Co-Founder
What a career. Dion has been in the 60's movement as the accidental artist. He knew Tim Leary and the Beats, was in San Francisco for the summer of love, and…