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
Apr 5, 2026
Apr 5, 2026
38 min
We are proud to present Episode 50 of "Public Comment"! Our guest is Katie Hamilton Shaffer, founder of Feast it Forward, as we talk about her career and the recent launch of Rotation by Feast It Forward in Napa's Oxbow Market. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #FeastItForwardCheck out our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Facebook. Full episodes are posted on Mondays.

Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
39 min
Welcome to Episode 49 of "Public Comment" with guest Joe Nordlinger of Napa Firewise as we discuss a potential sales tax measure that would raise money to support wildfire protection and open space preservation in Napa County. #napafirewise #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
39 min
Welcome to Episode 49 of "Public Comment" with guest Joe Nordlinger of Napa Firewise as we discuss a potential sales tax measure that would raise money to support wildfire protection and open space preservation in Napa County. #napafirewise #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
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 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

