 San Diego Political Podcast BowlersDesk.com 4-15-14: Tijuana Tuesday | Political Podcast with Vicente Calderon from TijuanaPress.com Tijuana is the elephant in the room for San Diego news. Tijuana is an ignored city in San Diego news circles. Only stories that are sensational make even the back pages here in the states. And they almost always seem to be about violence. I don’t think it because of a systemic racism. No it’s just about the dollars. The rating companies don’t give San Diego media the viewer numbers for their news product in Tijuana. So there is no way to monetize covering news just across the boarder. If the Nielsen rating company would give Tijuana number with San Diego numbers I’m sure we’d cover the city and people of Tijuana a lot more in San Diego. However what that has done is opened the door to smaller news producers like the one i talked to for this BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast. Journalist Vicente Calderon and I have known each other for years. He was an anchor in Los Angeles and left that to start a Tijuana based news website TijuanaPress.com He and his team follow all the top stories in Tijuana. He is also the go-to-guy for Tijuana news. He often field produces for American and other international media when they need someone. He’s covered all of what we think about as stereotypical Tijuana stories … prison riots, drug murders and cartel battles. However he and his team cover the stories that don’t get coverage in American media like political debates and even the odd art opening. We talk about media freedom and making a living as a journalist in Tijuana. In the middle of the interview small drone started flying over our heads, file that under weird. But it shows how similar our two countries approaches to gathering news are. I know the TV station I work is defiantly looking at using a drone to gather news, not using it yet but I’m sure its coming. I think this is a fascinating podcast and I hope you enjoy it. And as always if you want to jump on your soapbox you can do that by jumping on ours just call 619-663-4531 Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

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Political Podcast Tijuana Journalism

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with Matt Bowler and Ric Epps: Crybaby Commission and the Ukraine vs Crimea For this BowlersDesk.com Political Ric Epps and I chatted about some interesting local politics. There is a San Diego commission that is behaving like a child and trying to take there ball and go home. Then we talked about the Ukraine and Crimea. Ric had made some prediction that came true and we look into his crystal ball for some more. And as always … If you want to hop on your political soapbox do that by hopping on ours just call (619) 663-4531 Listen, post, repost and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. Enjoy SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # # San Diego, News, Political Podcast, Politics, News, Media, Ukraine, Crimea, War, Revolution, Journalism, Reading, Understanding, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Voter, Vote, Politicians, #SanDiego #News #Political #Podcast #Politics #News #Media #Ukraine #Crimea #War #Revolution #Journalism #Reading #Understanding #NBC #ABC #CBS #FOX #Voter #Vote #Politicians,

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with Matt Bowler and Ric Epps: Crybaby Commission and the Ukraine vs Crimea

 For this BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast We have the special guest Dan Carlin, podcaster, journalist, and provocateur. Hopefully you already listen to Dan’s podcast’s Hard Core History and Common Sense. They are some of the best out there. We talked about media, news, and how that is impacting our political possess. Dan had some great insights. I have to admit I got us of to a rocky start. My normal partner in crime Ric Epps was sick and completely lost his voice. But Dan cut me some slack and we moved or forged on. And as always … If you want to hop on your political soapbox do that by hopping on ours just call (619) 663-4531 Listen, watch, and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast – with special guest Dan Carlin

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with Brad Kierkegaard, religious studies professor from San Diego State University. And no he’s not a relation of the famous 19th century philosopher. We talked about the Pope. The Pope is making waves inside and outside the church. His views on what the Catholic Church should be focused on. The poor over birth control. His criticisms of global capitalism. He’s even come out in favor of breastfeeding, though we don’t talk about that. I waited as long as I did after Pope Francis came into power because I wanted him to have to time to do stuff before I started to judge him. Brad has some great points about this new Pope. I particularly like his comparison to Pope Emeritus Benedict. We sat in the little chapel behind the alter at Saint Joseph’s, San Diego’s Cathedral. Brad has this great way of couching his criticisms in positivity. It’s a fascinating and interesting chat. And as always … If you want to hop on your political soapbox do that by hopping on ours just call (619) 663-4531 Listen, watch, and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com 

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast – Pope’tastic with Brad Kierkegaard

For this Bowler’s Desk political podcast I met up with Matt Awbrey. Matt is mayoral candidate Kevin Faulconer’s Communications Director. He’s a nice guy. Everyone likes Matt. We talked a bit about where this young gun came from. Matt just turned 30 and he’s already running mayoral campaigns. We talked about: Who this Matt Awbrey guy is and where he’s from. How he knows Faulconer. San Diego republicanism and how he (Matt) fits into that. And a lot more. As always if you want to hop on your political soap box do that by hopping our ours just call (619) 663-4531. Listen, watch, and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

Political Podcast Matt Awbrey

I asked myself what San Diego political issue is both under talked about and very important to the mayor’s race? The answer for me is Barrio Logan zoning regulations. Now before you yawn think about this … While at first blush zoning regulation don’t seem that exciting, these rules determine what you can do with your land, what business are allowed in a community, even how many people are allowed to live in a neighborhood. So zoning has a direct and very important impact on your life. Barrio Logan is a community created when the 5 freeway was built, bisecting Logan Heights. Under much protest and cries the freeway went through. Then the Coronado Bridge was built and sparking loud protests witch eventually lead to the creation of Chicano Park. Now the community there wants to create some industrial free zones. There is a lot of industry in Barrio Logan, lots of heavy industry. The most notable is the maritime industries. They pay a lot in tax, employ lots of people, and are very important to the city outside of the barrio. This issue is making its way into mayoral election politics is some very interesting ways. The issue has a racial component that could be part of the reason the next mayor wins or why his opponent loses. Barrio Logan was born fighting. And the people from there don’t back down, they are used to long fights. This time on the Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast I sat down with Georgette Gomez from the Environmental Health Coalition. She’s a Barrio Logan native. She has a lot of interesting things to say about her almost decade long fight to make changes to the Barrio Logan zoning rules. Agree or not you’ve got to respect her zeal and commitment. If you want to hop on your political soapbox do that by hopping on ours just call (619) 663-4531 Listen, watch, and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Barrio Logan Zoned Out

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with me Matthew Bowler and San Diego’s Political Professor Ric Epps This time we are on board the official Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior. The original was blown up by the French equivalent to the CIA. So Greenpeace just built another one. This time it has a very interesting and avant garde design. The ship has a traditional engine, an electric engine, and two sails. However the sails don’t fly from a traditional mast. Green Pease is hopping the new design they’re using will work as a proof of concept showing cargo ship builders that using sails are viable for cargo vessels. It’s a very cool and interesting design defiantly worth a serious look. [youtube=http://youtu.be/33a9Ht5EzE4] We talked to her Captain Capitan Joel Stewart [youtube=http://youtu.be/t9IQYyFh43M] And Green Pease Oceans Campaigner Casson Trenor. It was a fascinating hour. We talked about the Greenpeace ship that was seized by the Russian military and the 30 activists that were arrested. We talked about one ironic aspect to global warming and Arctic oil drilling. We talked about Bumble Bee Tuna and read parts of a letter from the San Diego Bumble Bee CEO. Of course I know you’ve got an opinion and your dyeing to share it. Jump on your soapbox by jumping on ours call (619) 663-4531 and leaving use a message … ask a question … make your point and maybe we’ll use it in our next BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast And now the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with special guests from Greenpeace. … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/ podcast/san-diego-political-podcast/id644813767?mt=2 YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # # BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Special Guest Greenpeace Cap. Joel Stewar & @CassonTrenor … #SanDiego #politics #rainbowwarrior San Diego, Political Podcast, Political, Podcast, Greenpeace, Environmental, Environmentalist, Shell, Bumble Bee Tuna, Tuna, Russia, Democrat, Republican, #SanDiego #PoliticalPodcast #Political #Podcast #Greenpeace #Environmental #Environmentalist #Shell #BumbleBeeTuna #Tuna #Russia #Democrat #Republican

Political Podcast Greenpeace 11.25.13

For this Bowler’s Desk political podcast I met up with Rory Pendergast. Rory is campaigning hard for the underdog in San Diego’s mayoral special election. We sat in the back of David Alvarez's tiny Encanto campaign office ... Lots of kids, community members, and part activist excited to hit the streets and campaign for the dark horse candidate. No one thought his campaign would gain the momentum it has. Last UT San Diego poll has him neck and neck with Nathan Fletcher. Who is going to show up at the polls? Who can rally their people? Will the traditional San Diego Democrat get votes in San Diego? Who is going to show up? How did Alvarez gain so much ground in such a short time? It’s interesting to me because Alvarez was such an underdog and now he’s a contender. If you want to hop on your political soapbox do that by hopping our ours just call (619) 663-4531 Listen, watch, and share Bowler’s Desk Political Podcast … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you can be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with Rory Pendergast

Hello and welcome to another San Diego Political Podcast. I’m Matthew Bowler from BowlersDesk.com. This time Ric Epps and I sat down with the President of the San Diego Police Officers Association, Brian Marvel. We spent about an hour chatting about San Diego Police Department and there roll in our community. Their mayoral endorsement and why they endorsed whom they did. And how the POA see’s itself when compared to other labor organizations, like the Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Also we spent a fair amount of time on pensions. I have to apologize for a technical issue. My mic died on me just as started recording … I did lots to fix it and I think its OK. Brian and Ric both sound perfect. However I have a bit of an echo. I think its totally listenable but I just wanted to let you know so you wont think there’s something wrong with you. Brian was great. He’s super friendly and like almost all the cops I’ve met, a great conversationalist. So San Diego’s POA You be the judge. Remember if you want to jump on your political soapbox you can do that by jumping on ours, call the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Soapbox and leave a message … 619-663-4531 Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

Political Podcast with San Diego Police Officers Association President Brian Marvel

Welcome to another Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com. We have a different sort of show for you today. This time we talk about our country and how it keeps secrets. I sat down with Chase Madar civil rights lawyer, Slate.com blogger, Blogger for the Nation and now author of “The Passion of Bradley Manning”. Chase is an advocate for whistle blowers. He wants everyone to know how our country creates secrets and what it means to be a whistleblower. Chase thinks Manning and Snowden a leaked info they believed important for the country to know. Chase points out that while what Manning leaked amounted to the largest leak of classified documents ever, it still is only 1% of one year of data. Chase isn’t advocating total transparency in my opinion, he does what a change in the way our system of secret works. It was a very interesting hour and well worth the beer and tortas I bribed him with. Agree or not Chase makes some very interesting points. You be the judge. Remember if you want to jump on your political soapbox you can do that by jumping on ours, call the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Soapbox and leave a message … 619-663-4531 Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # # Bradly Manning and the nature of American secret keeping with Chase Madar on this BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast. San Diego, News, Political, Podcast, Bradly Manning, Manning, Secrets, Leaks, Snowden, Whistleblower, Government, Obama, #SanDiego #News #Political #Podcast #BradlyManning #Manning #Secrets #Leaks #Snowden #Whistleblower #Government #Obama,

Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com Chase Madar

Welcome to another Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com. Ric Epps and I went met up with Kevin Faulconer at his campaign headquarters. While Kevin is the official Republican candidate for mayor he wants to be seen as a moderate Republican that can work with San Diego Democratic City Council. We were able to touch on lots of things in our half an hour with him. How are you going to help San Diego’s middle class? What does it take to get our economy back on track? How is his record helping or hurting him? And more. You be the judge. Remember if you want to jump on your political soapbox you can do that by jumping on ours, call the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Soapbox and leave a message … 619-663-4531 Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # # @kevin_faulconer mayoral candidate on BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast San Diego, News, Political, Podcast, Mayor, Election, Kevin Faulconer, Faulconer, Campaign #SanDiego #News #Political #Podcast #Mayor #Election #KevinFaulconer # Faulconer #Campaign

San Diego Political Podcast Kevin Faulconer 10-19-13

Welcome to another Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com. This time Ric Epps and I sat down with Mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher. This is Nathan’s second bite at the mayoral apple. We talked about everything from the economy, to the federal shutdown, and beer. To me his campaign doesn’t seem to be that different substantively this time around, with the exception of his staff. Reaching across the aisle and working with other is a main theme. His campaign wants voters to see him as the boss you like. Firm but fair. You be the judge. Remember if you want to jump on your political soapbox you can do that by jumping on ours, call the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast Soapbox and leave a message … 619-663-4531 Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # # Nathan Fletcher tells us why he wants your vote (again) … BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast San Diego, News, Political, Podcast, Mayor, Election, Nathan Fletcher, Fletcher, Campaign #SanDiego #News #Political #Podcast #Mayor #Election #NathanFletcher #Fletcher #Campaign Nathan Fletcher wants to be San Diego’s Designated Driver … find out more BowlersDesk.com #SDBEER

Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com Nathan Fletcher 10-3-13

Hello and welcome to this special BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast. This week Ric Epps and I tackled the tough issue of gun control. No matter what side of the gun debate you fall on everyone needs to be at the table on this. Both fervent pro gun activists and anti gun activists. We went out to a pro-second amendment rally in east San Diego County. The Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club hosted the rally. They let anyone that wanted to come out and shoot guns, under the supervision of a club member of course. We sat down with California Stage Assemblyman Brian Jones. Brian is a Republican from the 51st assembly district, that’s east San Diego County from Santee out to the Imperial County line. One of the platforms in his campaign was gun ownership. He is a fervent supporter of it. He opposes any gun registration laws and thinks Americans should be able to buy any kind of gun they want. Sam Paredes the Executive Director of Gun Owners of California also joined us. Sam is as fervently pro-gun as the Assemblyman. Now for the sake of full disclosure you need to know I am not what could be called pro-gun. I do not believe that you should be able to buy a 50-caliber car mounted machine gun. However I think there are responsible gun owners’ out there. And like most Americans I fall in the grey space between this issue. Ric and I hope that this is the beginning of a dialog about the issue. Everyone needs to be at the table in a genuine and sincere way on this issue. We just started with the pro-gun people and hope to bring you a Political Podcast with anti-gun activists soon. This is a hot topic and I’m sure you’ll want to hop on your soapbox over it. So do that by hopping on ours. Call 619-663-4531 leave a message, ask a question, and take part in the discussion. Everyone needs to be at the table. And now gun control on the BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast. Enjoy … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

San Diego Political Podcast Guns 9-22-13

This time around we sat down with one the latest mayoral candidates, David Alvarez. David is the city councilman for District 8. He is the son of a farm worker and grew up in one of San Diego’s toughest neighborhoods, Barrio Logan. He met us at his campaign headquarters witch is also his garage. The soft-spoken Alvarez is confidante he’s going to win this and is trying to cast himself as the “new normal” or “new typical” face of San Diego. It was enlightening and interesting. He promises to fight hard and loud. But you be the judge. Please listen, share, and re-tweet! SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

BowlersDesk.com Political Podcast with David Alvarez 9-15-13

Welcome to another outstanding Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com. This week Ric Epps and me (Matthew Bowler) talked about whose going to run for San Diego’s, now open, mayor’s seat. What does Nathan Fletcher have to offer? Will Fletcher lock in Democratic support or will Mike Agurrie? Carl DeMiao has had a rough week … Is he going to continue his run for congress or go for the Mayor’s office? Who else is going to jump into the frey? Then on the National stage Syria is on the tips of everyone tongues. Will be bomb Syria? Why does Syria matter more than Darfur? What will the Russians do if we lob a missile at Assad? All that and more … As always if your want to jump on your soap box over something we’ve said you can do that by jumping on ours. Just call 619-663-4531. Who knows we may put it in the podcast. If you would like to use part of the interview in your broadcasts please credit www.BowlersDesk.com Sorry only KSWB Fox5 is allowed to use any of this content in any form in the San Diego media market. … And please remember to post, re-post, and share. SUBSCRIBE TO SOCIAL FEEDS!!! So you will be kept up to date on what matters. iTUNES: http://bit.ly/12bfoHB YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/YSNkuL FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/16nPkeP TWITTER: http://bit.ly/XpSkJc BLOG: www.BowlersDesk.com # # #

Political Podcast from BowlersDesk.com 9-1-13

Bowler's Desk San Diego News and Politics Podcast is all about politics in San Diego and beyond. We chat analyze and give our take on local, national, and international politics. Ric Epps is known as the San Diego Political Professor. He holds a pHd in Political Science and is a former field intelligence agent. Epps an expert inInternational relations, U.S. foreign policy, Middle East politics and international security, nuclear weapons, WMD proliferation policies and issues and terrorism, presidential politics. He's also a former linebacker for UCLA Football. Matthew Bowler is an Emmy award-winning investigative journalist in San Diego California. Bowler (as he is known in the newsroom) comes from a long line of journalists, but he does not have traditional broadcast beginnings. In college he studied art with a specialty in painting and printmaking. In 1997 Bowler married and a year later he moved to the South of France. While there he participated in art exhibitions and was written about in the “La Marseillaise” weekly newspaper in which they called his work “les oeuvres impossible” or “the impossible works”. After his year in Provence, Bowler returned to San Diego and began to work as a freelance photographer. At that time most of his work was editorial photojournalism for newspapers and magazines. Some years later he transitioned into television news. Beginning as a video editor Bowler quickly began working as a videographer. This is when he discovered his passion for telling television news stories. When Tribune Company bought the Fox affiliate (KSWB) in San Diego and he was offered a job as an Assignment Editor. At KSWB Bowler has done more than his job title describes. He has been given the opportunity to produce shows, produce segments, write, shoot, edit, and voice his own stories. 2011 is a highlight in Bowler’s professional life. He received two Emmys; one for Investigative reporting and the other Political reporting. Matthew Bowler will continue to create compelling television news wherever his career may take him. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email him at lmbowler [at] gmail dot com. Together they love to talk politics and news. Hopefully its fun, funny, and thought provoking. www.BowlersDesk.com

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