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
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
40 min
Welcome to Episode 19 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
40 min
Welcome to Episode 19 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa Valley community from our agriculture, wine and hospitality sectors.
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
38 min
Welcome to Episode 18 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
38 min
Welcome to Episode 18 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Valley.
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
52 min
Welcome to Episode 17 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in technology and other sectors.
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
52 min
Welcome to Episode 17 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds him of his rural Oregon upbringing. We talk about what continues to drive him to be an innovator in technology and other sectors.

Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
40 min
Welcome to Episode 16 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
40 min
Welcome to Episode 16 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.
Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
46 min
Welcome to Episode 15 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we welcome our first in-studio guest, former City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, and discuss what brought Chris to Napa Valley, his motivation to pursue elected service, and his thoughts about Napa Valley today.

Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
46 min
Welcome to Episode 15 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we welcome our first in-studio guest, former City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, and discuss what brought Chris to Napa Valley, his motivation to pursue elected service, and his thoughts about Napa Valley today.

