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.

Episodes

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.

Apr 5, 2026

38 min

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

39 min

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

39 min

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

47 min

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

47 min

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

50 min

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

50 min

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 13, 2026

3 min

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

19 min

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

19 min

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