Feb 27, 2026
This week, we get an update from Protect Salinas Renters about the rent stabilization ordinance. Over 10,000 signatures were gathered to get it on the ballot in front of Salinas voters. Xago, Jesus, and Jasmine sit down with Oz to talk about how we got here and the upcoming election.
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Feb 16, 2026
The world is in a state of constant change, and Salinas is no different. In this episode, Oz talks about changes happening around town. Change is not always welcome, and we are seeing some of that in our local politics. Even though change is always happening, the past has a strange habit of sticking around longer than...
Jan 9, 2026
Luther McDaniels moved to Salinas with his mom just after WWII. He soon made friends with three other guys who had gospel roots like him, and they formed the 4 Dueces. One day, Luther was invited by a friend to check on rabbit traps by the Salinas River. That led to a multi-decade music career with Salinas at its center.
Dec 13, 2025
Brian Sheffield is a writer, teacher, and all-around interesting person. His latest project has him directing the 1979 play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance for Enchantrix Theatre. We sit in the studio and talk about life, French opinions about Americans, and, of course, his vision for the play. The play runs from...
Dec 4, 2025
It would seem like people camping out for chicken would be the most interesting story of the month, but a schoolyard spat between local politicians has Oz looking through his bookshelf looking for answers. He found it in an article written by Huey Newton in 1967.