Dr. Constance Carroll: The incredible impact of community colleges

In this episode, Dr. Constance Carroll, president and CEO of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCCBA), joins host Grant Oliphant to share her extraordinary journey in the realm of higher education and her lasting impact on the San Diego community. From her early days as the youngest black woman college president in the United States to her pivotal role in expanding community college baccalaureate programs, Constance’s story is one of resilience, vision, and unwavering dedication to student success.
The conversation delves into Constance’s influential work as head of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association, highlighting the significance of affordable education and workforce development in today’s economy. Her efforts have led to the expansion of bachelor’s degree programs across California’s community colleges, providing vital pathways for students and meeting critical workforce needs.
StopAndTalkPodcast.org

¡Acompáñanos todos los sábados a las 9 a. m.! Ariana Gallegos presenta el programa Al Chile , patrocinado por el Employee Rights Center, te ofrece debates profundos y entrevistas reveladoras con invitados que marcan la diferencia en nuestra comunidad.
¿Quieres ser parte de la conversación? Llámanos en vivo con tus preguntas y comentarios al 619-790-5675

http://weberc.net

ELECTION NEWS AND INTERVIEWS

TODAY’s show includes an interview with Stephen Houlahan, a former Santee Council and registered nurse who is running against Congressman Darrell Issa. Houlahan says he is running to protect democracy; Issa voted against certifying results of the 2020 election. Houlahan also wants to protect the rights of women, whereas Issa is a coauthor of a bill to ban abortion nationwide, with no exceptions even to save the life of a mother.

• The show will also include a special report on growing concerns over Donald Trump’s fascist rhetoric, including two former generals who served in Trump’s administration but who now say he is too dangerous to ever hold public office again.
• Plus hear why a coalition of Democratic and Republican leaders have banded together to endorse Andrew Hayes over Carl DeMaio in a key Assembly race that pits two Republicans against each other to represent East County.
• Also hear some national news headlines including efforts to prevent post-election violence and threats by the Trump campaign to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
• And hear about the groundbreaking of a new county animal shelter in Santee.

https://www.eastcountymagazine.org

.

TALES OF TERROR FROM PROCTOR VALLEY

4-5PM WEDNESDAY AND 7-8PM THURSDAY NIGHT, 10/31 — FOR A HAUNTING GOOD TIME, KNSJ PRESENTS A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL STORYTELLING HOUR with ~~ghostly sightings and bone-chilling sounds~~

WHAT DO YOU THINK? ARE THE STORIES JUST STORIES—-OR—-?

NOT every city is lucky enough to have its own monster; Chula Vista, meanwhile, has the distinct honor of being home to a unique legendary creature: the “Proctor Valley Monster.” The rural wilderness east of town has inspired a broad range of haunting, supernatural legends, told by several generations of Chula Vista residents. This Halloween season, throughout September and October, come and hear various professional storytellers performing these eerie, mysterious tales.

YOU WILL BE MESMERIZED BY STORY TELLERS DAVID J. SCHMIDT AND KIRK FAULKNER.

David J. Schmidt is an author, podcaster, multilingual translator, and homebrewer who splits his time between Mexico City and San Diego, California. Schmidt has published a variety of books, short stories, and articles in both English and Spanish, including Three Nights in the Clown Motel, a book of “non-fiction horror,” as well as the recent collection of local lore, “The Proctor Valley Monster: a Chula Vista Legend.” Schmidt is the co-host of the podcast To Russia with Love. He speaks fifteen languages and has been to 35 countries. He received his B.A. in psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University. Website: www.DavidJSchmidt.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-J.-Schmidt/e/B00BXTBY7K Facebook: @HolyGhostStories YouTube: Holy Ghosts Twitter: @SchmidtTales Email: HolyGhostStories@gmail.com

Kirk Faulkner is a stand-up, writer, and kimchi enthusiast currently working on his Masters in Clinical Counseling.

Call-in to Thom with your questions and comments (202) 808-9925

TODAY

Your Vote Isn’t Just One in a Million – It’s the Game Changer!

Where is the real garbage?

Crazy Alert! Ex-top Trump White House official calls for ‘male only’ voting

$2 Billion Pumped Into 2024 Election by 150 Billionaires – And most was for Trump

The Biden/Harris inflation reduction act has already saved America’s seniors over a billion dollars!!

Republicans are using Gaza to target young voters in a sneaky new strategy

THOM HARTMANN is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows are available in over a half-billion homes worldwide. He’s the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored Award-winning author of 24 books in print in 17 languages on five continents. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom’s book “The Last Hours of Ancient

IS IT PROTECTION OR GENOCEDE BY ISRAEL — Debunking the Myths of the Palestinian Conflict. Part 2

Conversations you will not hear on mainstream media. Host Patricia Law and her guests delve into the history and reality of the attacks on Palestine. What is future of the conflict and can it be resolved? Listen and learn about the conflict.

– Coordinated by Reem Assaf: Palestinian American Activist volunteering with Jews voice for Peace – JVP is the largest progressive Jewish anti-Zionist organization in the world, it’s a grassroots, multiracial, cross-class, intergenerational movement of U.S. Jews into solidarity with Palestinian freedom struggle.

– Guest and Speaker of the show is Farid Abdel-Nour is Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University where has been on the faculty since 2000. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. His research and teaching are in the areas of Political Theory and Middle East politics. He helped found SDSU’s Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies which he directed for many years, and in which he continues to be an active member. His publications have appeared in some of the most prestigious journals of his field, including The Journal of Politics, Political Theory, Philosophy and Social Criticism, Political Research Quarterly, History of Political Thought, and Contemporary Arab Political Affairs among others.

https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org

Llámenos al 619-790-5675

Your favorite commentator, host and DJ with news, music and interviews.

Omar Blaik: Downtowns Should be for Everyone

In this episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant sits down with visionary urban planner Omar Blaik, CEO of U3 Advisors, to explore the future of downtown spaces and their potential to serve all community members. Drawing from his extensive experience revitalizing cities like Philadelphia, Omar discusses the role of thoughtful design in fostering connection, empathy, and vibrancy in urban environments.

StopAndTalkPodcast.org