Call It What You Will Salinas

A podcast done by Salinas residents that talks with members of the community about local politics and issues of the Central Coast.

Tortas al 100 08/10/2018

Tortas al 100 This week we talk deliciousness with Orlando from Tortas al 100. How does one keep their tortas 100 in a town where good food isn't hard to find? Listen in and find out the care Orlando puts in to making sure the food is straight grub status and the ingredients are always Sunday dinner quality. Take a listen, go try a torta, and let us know what you think as you Call It What You Will Salinas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/6909725

Alejandro Chavez, Soledad City Councilmember 02/15/2018

Alejandro Chavez, Soledad City Councilmember It's been a minute, but back with a new episode! Dom sits down to talk with Alejandro Chavez, Soledad City Councilmember. Councilmember Chavez was the past chair of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and was cool enough to sit down and talk about Measure X and how funds could be more equitably distributed in Monterey County, especially in South Monterey County. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/6263045

Dr. Asif Mahmood, Candidate for Lt. Governor of California 11/24/2017

Dr. Asif Mahmood, Candidate for Lt. Governor of California This episode we hear from Dr. Asif Mahmood, candidate for Lt. Governor of California. Dr. Mahmood is a pulmonologist and doctor of internal medicine that practices in the Los Angeles area. Hear why Dr. Mahmood is running for statewide office and why he feels he can be a candidate for change. There are many races that will be on the ballot in 2018, and the Lt. Governor's race will be an important one. The Lt. Governor sits on the UC Board of Regents and the CSU Board of Trustees. The Lt. Governor also serves on the State Lands Commission and is on the Agriculture-Water Transition Task Force. Whomever you vote for, make sure you find out how the candidate you choose stands on the issues you care about. Listen in to hear more about where Dr. Mahmood stands on issues such as education, the environment, health care, and the economy of California. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5976947

Recall Judge Persky 11/22/2017

Recall Judge Persky This episode we speak with Professor Michele Dauber from the Recall Judge Aaron Persky campaign. Why would a group be working to recall a judge? Many of you have probably heard of the infamous Brock Turner case that took place in Santa Clara County. Brock Turner was convicted on three counts of felony sexual assault. Judge Persky sentenced Turner to a 6 month sentence of which, Turner served only 3. Normally, a 2 year sentence would be deemed the normal sentence for this crime, but a judge does have leeway to reduce the sentence based on a defendant's lack of criminal history and the effect of the incarceration. However, as you will hear in this episode, Judge Persky has a pattern of being lenient on defendants in sexual assault cases and even in a case involving child pornography. Community members came together to form a campaign to recall Judge Persky before his next election in 2022. It is important to note that a recall vote does not remove a candidate from office, it is simply moving up the election date sooner. This recall effort will require 90,000 signatures in 160 days, but as you will hear, there is an amazing group of volunteers willing to get the work done. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5972676

Lideres Campesinas 11/02/2017

Lideres Campesinas Domestic violence is a problem that plagues too many communities and can often be a difficult topic to even bring up. October is domestic violence month, so we sat down with Lideres Campesinas in Greenfield to talk about the wonderful work they do to help out women that have been the victims of domestic violence and what they do to support them. It can especially be a problem in a community facing additional issues such as someone being undocumented, cultural norms, or economic issues that can all hold someone back from speaking out. Hear from Sorangel and Audelia on what they do to be supportive of women in their community. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5902714

Willow Aray 11/02/2017

Willow Aray This episode we speak to local artist, Willow Aray. Monarch butterflies have come to show support for immigrants and Willow painted a mural of a butterfly to encourage people to take their picture with it and show their support for immigrants. In this episode, hear how one person has used her talents to create something good for the community to share in. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5902652

Alaric, Unheard Talent 10/20/2017

Alaric, Unheard Talent We spoke to local Hip-Hop artist, Alaric, a few months ago on the show. He spoke about his upcoming project that he was working on and he was cool enough to come on and share with us the entire album, Unheard Talent. Released to Soundcloud on Friday the 13th, you can check it out by searching for Alaric_QP. We sit down in this episode and talk about what it took to get this album made as well as discussing each track and how they came together. Anyone can drop a track on Soundcloud, but Alaric put in work to make sure that his album was something to be appreciated. Listen in and see what goes in to the making of an album! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5859420

Matt Pressey - Salinas Finance Director 10/04/2017

Matt Pressey - Salinas Finance Director What goes into a city budget? What are the priorities that are considered in that budget, how long does a budget take to write, and how many people need to be spoken to before a budget can be presented? These aren't questions that we can just google and find the answers to easily, so this week Dom speaks to Matt Pressey, Salinas Finance Director. Listen in to this episode and learn more about the way our city pays its bills and what the challenges are for Salinas to budget accurately from year to year. Feel free to let us know what you think after as you Call It What You Will Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5806161

Ciclovìa 09/20/2017

Ciclovìa Around the world Ciclovìa festivals are held. Streets are closed for pedestrians and bicyclists to have free reign to travel. Booths and activities are set up for the community to take part in. What makes Salinas Ciclovìa unique, is that our local festival is completely youth organized. If you have gone an marveled at the organization of the event, know that these young leaders start their planning early and put on what has become a great yearly event. Listen in to this episode and hear how these young community members became leaders and learned how to collaborate in putting on a wonderful event for Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5757357

xago 09/14/2017

xago How hard do you have to look sometimes to see yourself on the tv screen, on the theater screen, or even on a stage at a play? This week we speak with xago, a longtime Salinas resident that has been active in the arts in our community. Currently, he is teaching a teatro class at the Monterey County Youth Center to work with talented youth, to better develop their skills and voices. We talk about the time xago spent at Teatro Campesino, a landmark theater group in nearby San Juan Batista. xago speaks about the many projects that he has been involved in and that are to come. Listen in and find out more about some great projects that you can see! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5738325

Salinas Firefighters 09/12/2017

Salinas Firefighters Understaffed and overworked, members of the Salinas Fire Department are on pace to answer 14-15,000 calls this year. Salinas is home to 76 firefighters at the taping of this episode and there is room for at least 9 more. Being understaffed by 9 firefighters may not sound like a lot, but realize that Salinas Firefighters are sent to help in emergencies such as Hurricane Irma and wildfires here in California. That puts on extra pressure for the firefighters here in town to pick up extra shifts week after week. This week it's an honor to sit down with Josh Hostetter, President of the Salinas Firefighters Local 1270, and Martin Flores, Salinas born firefighter on 9/11. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5731304

Marcos Cabrera, Monterey County Youth Media Project 09/01/2017

Marcos Cabrera, Monterey County Youth Media Project This episode, Dom sits down with Marcos Cabrera from the Monterey County Youth Media Project. This was a 2 week course that local students could participate in to learn from industry professionals on how to become better journalists. This free program for high school and college students brought in veteran journalists that were able to work with students on taking their journalism skills to a higher level. This program was modeled on the Mosaic High School Journalism Workshop that was founded by San Jose Mercury reporter, Joe Rodriguez, in 1993. One of the first graduates was Marcos Cabrera and now he and others are sharing what they know with young journalists from our community. This episode takes us not only into the program the participated in, but also the work Marcos has done as a reporter and as an active member of the local arts, such as Baktun 12. Dom tries not to go off on tangents, but Marcos brings a diverse experience to the mic, so that there were a lot of interesting conversational roads to go down when talking to Marcos. Listen in and Call It What You Will Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5698377

Mike PZ and the Associates 08/02/2017

Mike PZ and the Associates This episode we talk to Mike and Jeff from Mike PZ and the Associates, a local band that plays here on the Central Coast. There is a lot that this episode touches on as it was an interesting conversation that we had with Mike and Jeff. We talk not only about the sound you can expect from Mike PZ and the Associates, but also all the sounds that we grew up and listen to from the Bakersfield Sound to Old School and Piedmont Blues. The conversation just kept moving as through the 2 hours we spoke we hit on what goes into a show, places they have played, and dealing with audiences that are good and bad. This is a great episode to listen to if you want to hear about a group that just loves playing music. To learn more about the band check them out on social media at: Go on youtube and search Mike PZ and the Associates Listen to a fun time with two musicians that love what they do and let us know what you think as you Call It What You Will Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5603569

Alaric 07/29/2017

Alaric Open up the episode and hear a spoken word piece entitled "Incarcerated Introspection," by Alaric, a local artist from the 831. Listen in and hear how that piece developed and how Alaric went from writing poetry in notebooks to developing his talent further and becoming an artist recording over tracks. Salinas doesn't offer many opportunities for local hip hop artists, but Alaric was one of the many that brought it at the recent Speakeasy show here at the XL Publichouse. Alaric shares how he's developed his talent and the work it takes to get his music out to the public. Hear 2 tracks during the show, Believin and Black Roses, they will be on his upcoming project release Unheard Talent. Talent grows in the 831 so take a listen and Call It What You Will Salinas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5590481

Digital Nest Part 2 w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga 07/23/2017

Digital Nest Part 2 w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga This week we talk to Miguel Lozoya Burciaga from Digital Nest, to catch up on how the summer youth program has progressed. Hear about the various tech sites that students have been able to visit and the connections students have been able to make with people in the digital field. Also, hear about what Digital Nest is working to do to increase the number of women in the tech industry by working to recruit more women for their student program. Miguel also shares what future classes Salinas youth can sign up for with Digital Nest this fall and in the future. As always, Miguel brings a wealth of information to share with Call It What You Will Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5564852

Digital Nest w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga en Español 06/16/2017

Digital Nest w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga en Español Platicamos con Miguel Lozoya Burciaga de Digital NEST (el Nido Digital), una organización super innovador que prepara a nuestros jóvenes para el trabajo del futuro y acaba de instalar una rama en Salinas! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5455386

Enrique Mendez Flores 06/14/2017

Enrique Mendez Flores Viajamos por décadas de aventura, desarrollo, estudio, romance, y lucha por derechos civiles con nuestro invitado Enrique Mendez Flores, fundador de la organización Aguila aquí en Salinas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5447038

Digital Nest w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga 06/10/2017

Digital Nest w/ Miguel Lozoya Burciaga Digital Nest is a great program that originated in Watsonville and has expanded to Salinas. This program connects young people in our community with not only technology such as computers and wi-fi, but free classes to learn how to build and design websites, graphic arts, music and video production. In addition, Digital Nest works to connect those that have learned new skills in technology with companies where they can intern and further develop their skills. Listen in and learn all about this amazing program as we speak to Miguel Lozoya Burciaga from the Digital Nest at Cesar Chavez library in Salinas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5435298

Monterey Amberjacks 06/06/2017

Monterey Amberjacks This episode, Dom hits the road to catch the new local baseball squad, the Monterey Amberjacks. The Amberjacks are in the independent Pecos Baseball League. Made up of 12 teams, the Amberjacks join Bakersfield, Tucson, California City, High Desert, and Hollywood in the Pacific Division. The Monterey Amberjacks will be calling Sollecito Field home on most weekends from now until the end of July so come out and catch a great game for an affordable $10 ticket. If you don't want to drive to Monterey then you can catch the Amberjacks in Hollister on Mondays at Veterans Memorial Park if they're closer to home for you. The team even has Monday morning camps for youth in Hollister from 9am-12pm. Registration is $35 to get your youngster some tips from the pros on how to become a better ballplayer. It's always great to catch a game in the summertime and the Amberjacks are a solid team to watch on weekends at Sollecito Park! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5422547

Enrique Mendez Flores 06/05/2017

Enrique Mendez Flores This week we got to speak with longtime activist, Enrique Mendez Flores. Enrique takes us through some of his journeys from San Diego, Mexico, Oregon, San Jose, and right here in Salinas to share some of the wisdom he picked up along the way. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5418796

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley en Español 05/13/2017

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley en Español Nuestros amigos de Meals on Wheels De Slinas nos explican de que se trata el programa. No solamente para la gente de la tercer edad, pero también aprendemos sobre algo especial que también trae comida a las mascotas (perros, gatos y asta pericos). "Meals on Wheels" llego a estar en el noticiero nacional cuando la administración de presidente Donald Trump cuestionó la validez y el valor de éste programa tan esencial para la comunidad. Pues entonces lo tomamos como tarea buscar a representantes de el programa y aprender sobre el maravilloso trabajo que hacen este grupo de trabajadores y voluntarios para la comunidad. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5352336

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley 05/11/2017

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley We get our eyes opened to the amazing service that Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley provides here in our community. Not stopping at delivering meals, we also hear of a great partnership that allows for this Meals on Wheels chapter to deliver meals for pet dogs, cats, and birds as well. Meals on Wheels made headlines nationally when this essential program had their community value questioned by a member of the Trump Administration. So we reached out to hear it from the group itself and learned about the wonderful work this group of staff and volunteers does to serve our community. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5349110

Magnolia Zarraga, abogado de inmigración, en Español 05/05/2017

Magnolia Zarraga, abogado de inmigración, en Español Magnolia Zarraga, abogada de inmigracion, nos visita hoy en el podcast y nos platica sobre muchos temas importantes acerca de la cuestion de documentacion incluyedo: la ciudadania; deportacion; que hacer si una se encuentra con un agente de ICE; que es lo que nunca se debe de hacer si se encuentra con un agente; como protegerse; recursos de asistencia; y mucho mas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5328956

Matt Huerta 04/29/2017

Matt Huerta Salinas is far from an affordable place to live and a big reason why is we have more people crammed into a city that doesn't have enough housing to hold everyone. Getting housing built, especially affordable housing, is never easy and so this week we speak to Matt Huerta, Salinas City Planning Commission member. Matt has long been involved in the process of building affordable housing going back to his days as the first Latino ASB President at UC Davis. This week is a longer interview because there is a lot to learn. Listen to Matt's experiences organizing at Davis as he becomes a student leader and begins his career studying, organizing, and implementing affordable housing from Silicon Valley to Salinas. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5311336

Joey Martinez en Español 04/28/2017

Joey Martinez en Español El arte callejero de artista Joey Martinez nos abre otras dimensiones del universo donde viajamos por galaxias y agujeros negros en universos infinitos que existen en una célula... Se atreven viajar con nosotros? /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5306573

Joey Martinez 04/22/2017

Joey Martinez Art is meant to provoke conversation and that is certainly the case this week as we sit down with local artist, Joey Martinez. For those of you that attended the recent Cesar Chavez March, you probably noticed his larger than life sculpture, "La Aguila Negra," that was on loan to the march from Oasis School. The conversation wanders from the real to surreal to stuff that Dom has no real understanding of, but Rafael and Joey are able to fill in the blanks. Art is not meant for agreement, but debate and conversation that leads to a better understanding of the world around you. We hope this episode plays a small part of that understanding. As always, help a podcast out and like our page and share our episode to help this little endeavor grow here in the 831! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5289090

Alza Tu Voz/Speak Out 04/07/2017

Alza Tu Voz/Speak Out Our 50th episode! This week we speak to an amazing group of young journalists in training from Radio Bilingue, KHDC, 90.9FM. This group made up of students from local High Schools and even a Middle School can be heard live on the air every Monday from 4-6pm. Their program is called Alza Tu Voz / Speak Out and is a chance for bilingual students from our community to be heard by a larger audience. As part of the KHDC Salinas Youth Radio Training Program, they put on a show that is a mix of talk radio and music requests. With guidance from KHDC's own Chui Ramirez, the young journalists research and discuss the issues and concerns from our community that they want to bring on air. Be sure to catch the show every week and if you want to get in a music request, call the request line at 831-758-5432 If you want to apply to be a part of this program go to: /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5244336

Councilmember Tony Barrera en Español 04/03/2017

Councilmember Tony Barrera en Español En este episodio hablamos con miembro del consejo (presidencia municipal) Tony Barrera y aprendimos de su vida como un mexicano, un estado unidense, un miembro de la comunidad, un hombre de familia, un politico, hijo, padre, y finalmente, como un ser humano. En esta conversación viajamos con el por aventuras desde Sinaloa a San Pancho hasta que eventualmente cae en Salinas. Seguimos su vida entre pueblos fronterizos de Mexico-EU, y analizamos la frontera que suele existir entre Chicanos nacidos en el EU e inmigrantes nacidos en Mexico. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5230709

Councilmember Tony Barrera 04/03/2017

Councilmember Tony Barrera In this episode we speak with City Councilmember, Tony Barrera, and learn about his life as a Mexicano, an American, a community member, a family man, a city councilmember, a son, a father, and ultimately, as a person. He takes us through adventures from Sinaloa to San Francisco, until he eventually makes it to Salinas. We follow his life through US-Mexico border towns and analyze the border between US born Chicanos and Mexican born immigrants. Through it all, his integrity about paying it forward and humility about positions of status and power tie it all together and bring us a message of community engagement and helping your neighbor. /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5230672

Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor 2018 03/29/2017

Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor 2018 A special episode during the week as Dom sits down at the Brickhouse to speak with Delaine Eastin, candidate for California Governor in 2018. Dom does his best to keep up with the gubernatorial candidate as she gives us her thoughts on the wide range of issues that California faces. As a former Assembly member and only woman to be elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in California, Delaine Eastin has a wide background of knowledge that you will hear in this episode. Education is a topic you will hear about early and often in this episode as well as issues ranging from infrastructure spending, cannabis, and environmental protection. Before Donald Trump, California had Pete Wilson, and Delaine Eastin was kind enough to give us some extra time to share how she stood against former Governor Pete Wilson and proposition 187 in the 1990s. Enjoy this special episode with California Gubernatorial Candidate, Delaine Eastin. For more information on her candidacy, visit: Web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelaineEastinPublic/ Twitter: @DelaineEastin Also, we want to mention that there is a t-shirt design contest for the Delaine Eastin campaign. Visit to submit a design! /episode/index/show/callitwhatyouwill/id/5214069

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