Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina

Architect Greg Rech and writer and author Betsy J. Green join Josh Molina for a fascinating discussion about the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake and how the community built its way out of. Also visit https://eq25.org/ for the story of the quake and learn more at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Sunstone President Teddy Cabugos and Splash Nano Co-Founder Kalon Baird talk with Journalist Josh Molina about the effort to legalize hemp beverages. Cabugos and Baird have developed a hemp beverage and are working to educate the public and lawmakers about hemp. Learn all about hemp beverages and their efforts to make it as ubiquitous as other drinks. Josh Molina is an award-winning journalist who creates conversations around education, housing, pop culture, media, business and more. Check out this podcast by subscribing and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to support this podcast financially. Follow Josh on Instagram @motownjoshnews

Santa Barbara City Planning Commissioner John Baucke talks about two La Cumbre Plaza housing projects with journalist Josh Molina, in the latest episode of Santa Barbara Talks. Baucke explains his concerns about a 443-unit project for the Sears side of the plaza. He also offers his views on the Macy's project on the other side of the mall. The conversation also shifts to affordable housing and Baucke's ideas for how create a redevelopment agency to help fund affordable housing. Baucke offers a smart take on what's happening with housing at La Cumbre Plaza and throughout the city. He also shares about his personal back story. Joshua Molina is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and college instructor who creates compelling conversation on issues of housing, education, politics, business and culture. Please subscribe to this podcast and follow Josh on IG at motownjoshnews. Please consider a financial contribution to support Molina's podcast series at SantaBarbaraTalks.com SBT is an LLC founded by Joshua Molina.

Brittany Zagic and Gareth Kelly join Josh Molina on the latest episode of Santa Barbara Talks to talk about their effort to preserve Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. They are fighting against a 250-room hotel proposed for 101 Garden Street. The want the hotel reduced in size or turned into housing to help preserve the charm and culture of the Funk Zone. Check out their points and perspective in this episode. Also, documentary filmmaker Gareth Kelly talks about his film that highlights the people and power of the Funk Zone. Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/@bowlinefilms Joshua Molina is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and college instructor who creates compelling conversation on issues of housing, education, politics, business and culture. Please subscribe to this podcast and follow Josh on IG @ motownjoshnews. Please consider a financial contribution to support Molina's podcast series at SantaBarbaraTalks.com SBT is an LLC founded by Joshua Molina.

Rob Fredericks, executive director of the Santa Barbara Housing Authority, explains why he is halting new section 8 housing vouchers, the reasoning and who it affects. He also gives an update on the latest Housing Authority developments, including Bella Vista and Jacaranda Court, among others. Joshua Molina is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and college instructor who creates compelling conversation on issues of housing, education, politics, business and culture. Please subscribe to this podcast and follow Josh on IG at motownjoshnews. Please consider a financial contribution to support Molina's podcast series at SantaBarbaraTalks.com SBT is an LLC founded by Joshua Molina.