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Drink Talk

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"This is Drink Talk, where we try to solve the world's problems one drink at a time" In this show, we highlight and consume drinks while talking about the topics of today.
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Community Matters

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Community Matters features guest interviews to discuss topics of interest to the Santa Cruz Community. We aim to help people better understand important local issues and learn how to get involved to make a positive difference. Please listen and call in to join the discussions. Listen to Community Matters live every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm PT on https://santacruzvoice.com
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"Selling Fort Collins with Greg Roeder" is a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in the thriving real estate market of Fort Collins, Colorado. Hosted by Greg Roeder, a seasoned real estate expert with nearly two decades of experience, this podcast delves deep into the local property landscape, offering valuable insights for both buyers and sellers. Each episode features engaging discussions with local entrepreneurs, industry professionals, city officials, and community leaders, sheddin ...
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Hour One: Supervisor Glenn Church discusses importance of proposed BESS moratorium in Monterey County to enable careful drafting of BESS Ordinance; Nina Audino (Stop Lithium BESS in Santa Cruz County) discusses safety problems with current lithium BESS technology and what Santa Cruz County Draft BESS Ordinance could include to protect public safety…
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Hour One: Interview with Capitola Resident Tom Ginsburg: how the Bulb Ave. neighborhood has come together to present reasonable, fact-based discussions to the Capitola City Council as large, dense development projects are proposed (philosophy of BRIMBY...Be Respectful In My BackYard). The Capitola City Council's actions were responsive. Hour Two: I…
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Hour 1: News about release of Santa Cruz County's new rules for siting potentially flammable and explosive large battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in neighborhoods. Info from Nina Audion, leader of Stop Lithium BESS in Santa Cruz County. Hour 2: Interview with Wendy Core, Michael Lovejoy, and Travis DeYoung from Vets 4 Vets. How local V…
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Hour One and Hour Two: Today, 36 years ago, the Loma Prieta Earthquake shook the land and souls of our area. Centered in Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos but reverberating into the Bay Area, it was a BIG event that many remember. I am honored to host Mr. Sandy Lydon, local historian, for the full two hours as my Guest, describing what happened that…
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Hour 1: Santa Cruz County Supervisors plan to vote on new County battery energy storage system (BESS) projects next month. Why is 3CE supporting dangerous lithium BESS projects in our area. Status of 90 Minto Rd. BESS project in permit process. Hour 2: Barak Laub discusses his film " how he learned about foreign orphanages bringing in big money fro…
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Hour 1: Program dedicated to Jondi Gumz, RIP Excellent Reporter. https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/obituaries/jolande-gumz-scotts-valley/ Updates re: BESS update in Santa Cruz County: Urgent action needed! Attend the October 8 Panel of expert discussion regarding the truth behind what happened at the Moss Landing Battery Fire (See CASI Monterey htt…
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Hour One: Guest Scott Smith discusses the Moss Landing Battery Fire and the disturbing pattern of unacceptable response from agencies responsible for public safety and disaster response, urging people to work together to demand accountability and action. Preliminary soil samples align with the Never Again Moss Landing sampling data and Dr. Ivan Aie…
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Hour One: Leaders of Arukah Project talk about sex trafficking in Santa Cruz County, the need for prevention and training responders to recognize the signs of trafficking, and the challenge of being able to support increasing numbers of calls for help from victims wanting to escape and local agencies needing help with supporting human trafficking v…
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Hour One: New CEO of Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Ms. Dori Rose Inda, discusses her background at Salud para la Gente and social work, and now in her new role as CEO of the Fairgrounds. What will be new for the County Fair...opening next week! Followed by a separate discussion by Host Becky re: Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire site clean up, deve…
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Hour One: Interview with Andy Caldwell, COLAB in Santa Barbara County re: Caballero Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS) approved by fire chief and planning commission because there was no ordinance in place. https://santamariatimes.com/opinion/guest/what-blows-up-in-nipomo-doesn-t-stay-in-nipomo-andy-caldwell/article_53f44592-e3fb-11ef-8f10-d39447ad…
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Hour One: Summary of Santa Cruz County Supervisor Actions re: grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects and draft ordinance, and Commission on the Environment Final BESS Workshop. Second District Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church discusses the current progress to clean up the Moss Landing 300 Vistra Battery Fire site, regulati…
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Hour One: Dr. Michael Hogan describes the October 8 CASI event to provide an impartial expert panel discussion to educate the public on the impacts of lithium BESS on health, soils and the integration within the electrical grid. https://casicalifornia.org/ Mr. John Hasar, representing Invinity discusses non-lithium flow battery technology and how i…
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HOur One: Ed Mitchel outlines lessons learned from the Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire Disaster and offers suggestions for actions that County residents need to take as permitting of the 90 Minto Road Lithium Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) moves forward with permitting...to insist our public safety is protected! Hour Two: Discussion of today…
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Hour One: Guests Roxanne and David discuss the update on the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission's (RTC) demand of Castle Estates and Blue & Gold Star Mobile Home owners whose homes, according to the RTC, encroach into the rail corridor and must be moved...or else. Hour Two: Brief discussion of LAFCO's Report on Felton Fire Protection Dis…
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Hour One: What were the takeaways of the July 24, 2025 State Fire Marshal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Fire Safety Symposium? Fire Officials can be driving the local BESS Ordinance for public and firefighter safety. Questionable claims by EPA of inability to calibrate equipment at Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire. Fire Safety Symposium: htt…
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Hour One: Discussion of recent public meetings by Never Again Moss Landing https://neveragainmosslanding.org/ and Stop Lithium BESS in Santa Cruz County https://www.stoplithiumbessinsantacruz.org/ and why it is important to boycott 3CE by Opting OUT: https://3cenergy.org/billing/energy-choices/opt-out/ Hour Two: Interview with Ms. Sarah Christensen…
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Hour One: Ms. Skylar Sacoolas describes GreenAction and what she is doing to support the residents injured by the 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire. https://greenaction.org/ https://neveragainmosslanding.org/ Hour Two: Continued discussion of lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects proposed in Santa Cruz County with caller Ms Nin…
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Hour One: Brian Peoples of Trail Now discusses recent RTC passenger rail feasibility study of $4.28 Billion Project and why rail banking and trail only should be prioritized. Caller Cami Corvin discusses related encroachment problems for Capitola mobile home park residents and updates. Hour Two: Brian Roeder of Never Again Moss Landing updates abou…
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Hour One: Lead Investigator Mr. Ed Mitchell discusses lack of planning and response from EPA on January 16, 2025 Moss Landing BESS Fire, how he was affected and what people need to do now. https://neveragainmosslanding.org/ Hour Two: Host Becky Steinbruner discusses history of Santa Cruz County's three proposed Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS) pr…
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Hour One: Guest Tim Richards discusses his rural Community's hard work to push back on having a 151' tall cell phone tower built in their backyard. Scheduled as Item #10 on the June 10 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisor agenda, the Community of Bonny Doon will push back on the appeal before the Board that was launched by CTI. The Planning Commis…
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Hour One: Sally Arnold describes Friends of Rail & Trail, recent opening of new trail serving the Westside, actions yet to come. https://www.railandtrail.org/ Hour Two: Brian Roeder describes Never Again Moss Landing results of Scientist Panel discussion held in Moss Landing, and the June 2 "Bigger Than Moss Landing" event with national science exp…
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Hour One: Never Again Moss Landing Event with Scientists on May 24 and discussion about three proposed BESS sites for Santa Cruz County..keeping pressure on elected officials to listen to the people! Hour Two: Barry Branin, Protect El Estero Bay and the Morro Bay City Council's two-year moratorium on new BESS ...not all San Luis Obispo County Board…
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Hour One: Gillian Greensite, Frank Barron & Keresha Durham discuss what the Santa Cruz City Council approved May 13 relating to the City's Downtown Expansion Plan for South of Laurel. How tall could the future buildings be around the new Arena? Three city blocks slated for demolition, but how much affordable housing will there actually be? Hour Two…
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Both hours devoted to discussing this massive and monumental project to convert 29 acres in Downtown Santa Cruz, South of Laurel. The Santa Cruz City Council will consider this project May 13, making decisions that could forever change the character of Santa Cruz with buildings as high as 16-24 feet tall in an area prone to liquefaction and floodin…
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1st Hour: Ross Gibson discusses County Historic Resources Commission's unnecessary quick action to de-list Redman-Hirahara Farmstead from the National Historic Registry and why preservation is critical of this iconic 1897 Victorian designed by William Weeks and highlighting the action Watsonville residents took to help the Hirahara Family keep thei…
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1st Hour: Karell Reader describes the rich history of the Redman/Hirahara Farmstead, how residents rallied to help the Hirahara family and other Japanese-American citizens keep their land after imprisoned in WWII, The Foundation's attempt to preserve it, and now the County's drive to delist it from the National Historic Registry to enable demolitio…
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First Hour: Santa Cruz County Law Librarian Ms. Renee Flemming describes what help and information are available to navigate various legal issues with or without an attorney, and how the Library was established in 1896 by a County Ordinance, and is funded and managed today. Second Hour: Mr. Coty Sifuentes-Winters, Vegetation Ecologist and Project M…
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First Hour: Ryan McCauley, MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District, discusses formation of the District in 1972, to acquire and protect 62,000 acres as 26 Preserves, most open to the public for hiking, funding second safe wildlife crossing under Hwy 17, and a pedestrian/equestrian overpass, and improvement projects supporting further trail system…
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First Hour: Neil Pearlberg talks about what happened following his podcast with Senator John Laird about Moss Landing Battery Fire; importance of civil and neutral "Off the Lip" public forums, convening a panel of experts to talk about lithium BESS alternatives, and wondering about why Downtown Santa Cruz is becoming full of high-rise buildings. Se…
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First Hour: Bryan Shields describes value and importance of Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Women in Construction Career Day (4/25), problems with W.E. O'Niel Construction Co. and ADCO Drywall & Metal Framing subcontractors at UCSC Hagar Construction Project. Urged letters to UC Regents to require working closely with local construction unions to include…
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First Hour: Local topics re: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects proposed in Santa Cruz County, County Board of Supervisor issues, Watsonville Gateway Project causing Redman-Hirahara House de-listing from National Historic Registry with the support of County Historic Resources Commissioner. Second Hour: Assemblymember Dawn Addis describes…
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Watsonville City officials kept many City Councilmembers in the dark regarding Monterey County's $8million grant-funded plan to bus homeless to a low-barrier shelter in parking lot of a Watsonville neighborhood, allowing the Community Action Board to run it with no experience in doing so. The neighbors united, and appealed. Only two Council members…
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Hour One: Gillian Greensite discusses why Santa Cruz City's Workforce Housing Solutions Act initiative makes claims that local workers would have preference for affordable housing but the City of Santa Cruz cannot verify such a claim could be upheld because the Grand Jury "Housing for Whom?" investigative report showed the City fails to track who g…
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Hour One: CalFire/Santa Cruz County Fire Chief Jed Wilson and Chief Sam Filson discuss emergency response in unincorporated areas, CSA 48, proposed reorganization, proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility for Watsonville, and lessons from LA Fires. Hour Two: Elaine Johnson and Bruce Van Allen discuss Workforce Housing Solutions Act in…
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Hour One: Initial difficulty with technology precluded Assemblymember Addis interview but discussion with Mr. Phillip Carranco, Regulation Policy Expert Phillip Carranco re: need for County Urgency Ordinance and lithium battery energy storage system (BESS) moratorium until Technical Advisory Committee can convene so that Ordinance is not bought and…
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Filmmaker Anders Lindwall joins the show to share his journey from Michigan to Hollywood to Colorado. He discusses his experience working with big brands, collaborating with M. Night Shyamalan, and the making of his first feature film, “Green and Gold.” Topics explored in this episode: * Anders’ journey from making ski videos to becoming a filmmake…
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Hour One: Santa Cruz City's Biggest Expansion Plans and Environmental Comment; Review of Feb. 14 Presentation at UCSC by Moss Landing Marine Lab Prof. Ivano Aiello showing significantly elevated levels of nickel, cobalt and manganese in soil samples of Hester Slough after the Moss Landing Vistra battery fire at Moss 300. Hour Two: Continued convers…
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Hour One: Interview with Tonya Rivera, "Never Again Moss Landing" about the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Fire and grassroots action. Hour Two: Interview with Kris Kirby and discussion about moving out of California...what to consider and how to do it.By communitymatters
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In this episode, Greg and Sarah Roeder dive deep into the Fort Collins real estate market, exploring trends, neighborhood insights, and what makes the area so special. They discuss the rise of luxury real estate, the unique draw of Fort Collins, and how multi-generational living is shaping the community. Sarah Roeder is an integral part of the Sell…
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Hour One: Update on "Never Again Moss Landing" group actions re: Moss Landing Vistra Fire, update on proposed Seahawk Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at 90 Minto Road in Watsonville, update on Santa Cruz County Fire Dept. Advisory Group formation. Hour Two:Rick Longinotti and Frank Barron discuss Santa Cruz City Downtown Expansion Plan…
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In this episode, Greg Roeder dives into the world of outdoor lifestyle and brand development with Jedd Rose. Jedd Rose is the co-founder and creative visionary behind Topo Designs, a Colorado-based outdoor gear and apparel company known for its high-quality, versatile, and stylish products. Under Rose's leadership, Topo Designs has expanded its rea…
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In this episode, Greg Roeder and guest Carl Pratt explore Carl’s unique hospitality career, The Elizabeth Hotel’s music-themed spaces, and its role as a community hub. Along the way, Carl shares heartfelt anecdotes, insights into local gems, and how the hotel creates memorable guest experiences. Carl Pratt is a lifelong hospitality guru with a knac…
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First Hour: Barry Branin with Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation and fight against a BESS in Morro Bay. Second Hour: Phillip Carranco, Regulation Policy Expert and how local government can make more restrictive regulations for BESS projects in Santa Cruz County and at Moss Landing.By communitymatters
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In this episode, Greg Roeder and guests Brian Kingsley and Kevin Havelda, both of Poudre School District (PSD), explore the district's transformative plans and initiatives. From the impact of ballot measure 4A to innovative career pathways and the future of school choice, this conversation highlights how PSD is shaping the future of education in Fo…
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In this episode, Greg Roeder and local designers Laura Arledge and Sean Tomlinson explore the intersection of creativity, functionality, and personal storytelling in home design. They discuss everything from blending hospitality-inspired elements into residential spaces to the value of working with local artisans for unique, sustainable designs. La…
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In this episode, Greg Roeder and guest Cynthia Eichler explore what makes Fort Collins a standout community. They dive into its unique blend of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and strong local connections. From Ram Talks (yep! Google it!) to the music district, this conversation uncovers the many reasons people are choosing Fort Collins a…
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In this episode, Greg Roeder and guest Martin Shields explore Fort Collins' economic resilience, housing affordability, and the role of renewable energy in shaping its future. Dr. Shields also shares insights about being a college professor and why Fort Collins is a magnet for young professionals and retirees alike. Martin Shields is a professor of…
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