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
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
47 min
Welcome to Episode 48 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.Our guest is U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, the incumbent running for reelection in Congressional District 4. We talk about his memories of growing up in Napa Valley, his three decades in public service, and his thoughts about political discourse today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #MikeThompsonForCongress
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
50 min
Welcome to Episode 47 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We talk about his personal journey, what has motivated him to run for public office, and his impressions about politics and public discourse today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #ericjonesforcongress
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
50 min
Welcome to Episode 47 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We talk about his personal journey, what has motivated him to run for public office, and his impressions about politics and public discourse today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #ericjonesforcongress

Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
3 min
Welcome to a short bonus episode of our "Public Comment" podcast.
In this format, we talk briefly about some of the latest local happenings in Napa Valley in February and early March. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
19 min
Welcome to Episode 46 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, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, the county general plan update, and Napa's economic vitality. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
19 min
Welcome to Episode 46 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, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, the county general plan update, and Napa's economic vitality. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
43 min
Welcome to Episode 45 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and his perspective on wine, tourism and life in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #VWineCellar #Panchas
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
43 min
Welcome to Episode 45 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and his perspective on wine, tourism and life in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #VWineCellar #Panchas
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
49 min
Welcome to Episode 44 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California State Assembly and Senate, and his thoughts about government leadership today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #DoddandChaabanStrategiesLLC
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
49 min
Welcome to Episode 44 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California State Assembly and Senate, and his thoughts about government leadership today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #DoddandChaabanStrategiesLLC

