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On this episode I speak with Newth Morris, Laguna resident, Entrepreneur, Venture Capatilist and family man. Newth is a passionate advocate for education reform in Laguna through the FUEL (Families Unified for Education in Laguna) organization. 

Lindsay Spindle is the Board Director and President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies, which gifted $11 million this year to over 100 Orange County mom-profit. Lindsay talks about the process and impacts made to Orange County. 

Laguna Talks open with our monthy check in with 5th District County Supervisor Katrina Foley, followed by musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Costa, talking about the past weekend's Coast Film Festival, his set at the Irvine Bowl, and his jam with Jack Johnson and friends. 

Jiake is an entrepreneur who founded Outer Furniture in 2019 to create a new brand in outdoor living spaces. He shares his origin story as an immigrant growing up in Alabama who moved to Silicon Beach (Santa Monica) and began his start-up career. 

Our monthly convo and update with Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, on what the County is doing to improve the quality of life for its residents. 

County Supervisor Katrina Foley gives her monthly update on County news and improvements, followed by new Sound Spectrum owner James Wilcox talking about the reopening of our iconic record store. 

Host Billy spends the hour talking City news and developments

John is a longtime Ad Agency veteran Creative Director who developed the iconic Radical Origins film series for Laguna's Visitors Bureau. He loves Laguna so much he left his day job to take the role of Chief Stewardship Officer to help the Visitors Bureau redirect their message to visitors on responsible behavior to help mitigate the problems that occur from over-tourism. He describes his mission here. 

Mike is one of the partners of this iconic locals hangout that is poised to reopen. Mike tells us of all the barriers the city had imposed. 

Veteran Artists Jorg Dubin and Louis Longi discuss how to bring back creative vitality to Laguna. 

Diane Armitage is a nationally renown restaurant consultant and a gives us a rundown of the restautrant scene here in Laguna. 

Fire Chief Niko King updates us with fire safety after the devastating LA fires

Hans "No Way" Rey is a legendary mounatin bike who began as a trials rider in Europe, and later moved to America to take up mounatin biking. Over his 40 year career he's become one of most influential athletes in the sport. 

Denise DiNovi is a Hollywood Producer who grew up in Laguna Beach, and still calls it home. Denise shares her favorite songs from her youth, and how they impacted her life. 

Writer and podcast host of "Writers on Writing" and writer, political activist and PR consultant Barbara McMurray joined us on Takeover week to share their thoughts on the election, and life in Laguna.