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
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
24 min
Welcome to Episode 33 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 switch up our format. Calling it "3 for 10", we discuss three topics for no more than 10 minutes each: the purchase of Harvest Middle School by the City of Napa, Napa's active downtown redevelopment project, and the Napa Valley Vintners presentation to County officials about the status of the wine industry. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
24 min
Welcome to Episode 33 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 switch up our format. Calling it "3 for 10", we discuss three topics for no more than 10 minutes each: the purchase of Harvest Middle School by the City of Napa, Napa's active downtown redevelopment project, and the Napa Valley Vintners presentation to County officials about the status of the wine industry. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
42 min
Welcome to Episode 32 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 have a heartfelt conversation with Arik Housley. We start talking about his Napa Valley roots and his business ventures. Later, we discuss the tragedy Arik and his family experienced with the loss of his daughter, Alaina, in a mass shooting in November of 2018. Following that tragedy, he described how Alaina's Voice has been heard and inspired hope and help in our Napa community and beyond. #alainasvoice #hopefulcommunities #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
42 min
Welcome to Episode 32 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 have a heartfelt conversation with Arik Housley. We start talking about his Napa Valley roots and his business ventures. Later, we discuss the tragedy Arik and his family experienced with the loss of his daughter, Alaina, in a mass shooting in November of 2018. Following that tragedy, he described how Alaina's Voice has been heard and inspired hope and help in our Napa community and beyond. #alainasvoice #hopefulcommunities #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
43 min
Welcome to Episode 31 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We continue our "Disclosures" as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, we chat with self-titled local business owner Adam Housley. Adam's career spans minor league baseball, international news correspondent, multiple business owner, and soon-to-be published author. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa @TheHousleyLife @housleynapa @centuryoakwine
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
43 min
Welcome to Episode 31 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We continue our "Disclosures" as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, we chat with self-titled local business owner Adam Housley. Adam's career spans minor league baseball, international news correspondent, multiple business owner, and soon-to-be published author. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa @TheHousleyLife @housleynapa @centuryoakwine
Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025
38 min
Welcome to Episode 30 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Also, check out our "Disclosures", as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, our guest is Cara Mae Wooledge, Executive Director of the Napa Farmers Market. We talk about what it takes to run a certified market and how the farmers and other vendors provide fresh, seasonal and nutritious food and crafts that are available for everyone. #NapaValley #napafarmersmarket #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025
38 min
Welcome to Episode 30 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. Also, check out our "Disclosures", as we talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, our guest is Cara Mae Wooledge, Executive Director of the Napa Farmers Market. We talk about what it takes to run a certified market and how the farmers and other vendors provide fresh, seasonal and nutritious food and crafts that are available for everyone. #NapaValley #napafarmersmarket #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
42 min
Welcome to Episode 29 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, our guest is Grant Long, vintner and founder of Aonair Winery and Reverie Winery. We talk about his career in the wine industry, and the passion and commitment it takes to be successful in Napa Valley wine country. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #aonair #reverie
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
42 min
Welcome to Episode 29 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also continue our segment, "Disclosures", to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, our guest is Grant Long, vintner and founder of Aonair Winery and Reverie Winery. We talk about his career in the wine industry, and the passion and commitment it takes to be successful in Napa Valley wine country. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #aonair #reverie

