Public Comment
Our podcast is a platform to have honest conservations about politics, people, and whatever else is on our minds, even if that might make people uncomfortable. We don’t plan to be politically correct. We plan to be straight forward, candid and uncensored.
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Episodes
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
13 min
With Election Day approaching on November 3, episode 72 of our Public Comment podcast is dedicated to our Midterm Election Special. We discuss local elections and share our thoughts about some of the ballot measures voters have to consider. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #vote
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
13 min
With Election Day approaching on November 3, episode 72 of our Public Comment podcast is dedicated to our Midterm Election Special. We discuss local elections and share our thoughts about some of the ballot measures voters have to consider. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #vote
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 18, 2026
Oct 18, 2026
35 min
For episode 71 of Public Comment podcast, our guest is Nick Otto, staff photographer for the Napa Valley Register. Nick shares his rather unconventional - and international - career in photojournalism. We also talk about how he sees the world through the lens of his camera. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napavalleyregister
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 18, 2026
Oct 18, 2026
35 min
For episode 71 of Public Comment podcast, our guest is Nick Otto, staff photographer for the Napa Valley Register. Nick shares his rather unconventional - and international - career in photojournalism. We also talk about how he sees the world through the lens of his camera. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napavalleyregister
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 11, 2026
45 min
Our guest for episode 70 of Public Comment podcast is Adrienne Smith, founder and researcher for the Napa Valley Wine Study, as well as Managing Partner at Parallel Wines. After a career in higher education philanthropy development, Adrienne pivoted into the Napa Valley wine world. With the Napa Valley Wine Study (napavalleywinestudy.com/) Adrienne is researching the behavior and motivation of high-end wine buyers and collectors. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napavalleywinestudy
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 11, 2026
45 min
Our guest for episode 70 of Public Comment podcast is Adrienne Smith, founder and researcher for the Napa Valley Wine Study, as well as Managing Partner at Parallel Wines. After a career in higher education philanthropy development, Adrienne pivoted into the Napa Valley wine world. With the Napa Valley Wine Study (napavalleywinestudy.com/) Adrienne is researching the behavior and motivation of high-end wine buyers and collectors. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napavalleywinestudy
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
36 min
For episode 69 of our Public Comment podcast, our guest is Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks. We talk about the career path that brought her to Napa Valley and what inspired her passion for preserving community historical buildings and legacy businesses. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napacountylandmarks
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
36 min
For episode 69 of our Public Comment podcast, our guest is Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks. We talk about the career path that brought her to Napa Valley and what inspired her passion for preserving community historical buildings and legacy businesses. #PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapa #napacountylandmarks
New full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Sep 27, 2026
Sep 27, 2026
31 min
Check out episode 68 of our Public Comment podcast, as we have a conversation about Napa's past, present and future change makers. We highlight some of the individuals who have had a significant impact on the revitalization of Napa. We also break down Napa County's Baseline Data Report and the upcoming General Plan Update process. CORRECTION: During our conversation, I incorrectly stated the reason why a State housing project near Skyline Park Wilderness Area was halted. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) board voted to deny the project.#PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapaNew full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.
Sep 27, 2026
Sep 27, 2026
31 min
Check out episode 68 of our Public Comment podcast, as we have a conversation about Napa's past, present and future change makers. We highlight some of the individuals who have had a significant impact on the revitalization of Napa. We also break down Napa County's Baseline Data Report and the upcoming General Plan Update process. CORRECTION: During our conversation, I incorrectly stated the reason why a State housing project near Skyline Park Wilderness Area was halted. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) board voted to deny the project.#PublicComment #napa #napavalley #winecountry #CommunityConversations #whetstoneeventmanagement #borreobuildingnapaNew full episodes publish Mondays on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Short clips are available on Instagram.

