More than ever we need deep, informed discussion on the issues Napa cares about. Every Thursday at 9AM on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California, Deep Dive takes a long look at the issues and events affecting our special corner of the world – as well as news being made by local figures in politics, business, wine, agriculture, and the arts.
A Watershed Moment: Interview with Vada Manager (Corporate and Pro Sports Advisor)
Larry talks with Vada Manager, Corporate and Pro Sports Advisor, about the involvement of professional sports teams and major corporations in the current Black Lives Matter movement. Do the actions of major brands, such as Nascar banning the Confederate Flag, signal a watershed moment? Vada and Larry also put on their 'communicator hats' to discuss the messaging around police reform, and how companies message authentic support, and how campaigns will address the need for change as the e...
11 Jun 2020
Capturing the Boiling Point: Interview with Audrey Cooper (Editor-in-Chief, San Francisco Chronicle)
Larry talks with Audrey Cooper, Editor-in-Chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, about local newsrooms, the ongoing COVID pandemic, the power of protests against systemic racism sweeping the nation, and the renewed importance of journalism. Episode first aired on June 11, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California. ___ Podcast Name: Deep Dive with Larry Kamer Episode Name: San Francisco Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Audrey Cooper The Deep Dive with Larry Kamer podcast, originating from the ...
28 May 2020
The Politics of COVID: Interview with Kevin Madden (GOP Political Strategist, Commentator)
Larry talks with Kevin Madden, GOP political strategist and commentator, about the politics of COVID, what will decide the 2020 election, and how governors and local officials build popularity and trust through their handling of the COVID crisis. Episode first aired on May 28, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
21 May 2020
Zooming In, Zooming Out: Interview with Kevin Fagan (San Francisco Chronicle) & Tim Miller (Political Strategist, Author)
In the top half of the show, Larry speaks with Kevin Fagan, a veteran San Francisco Chronicle reporter, about California’s homeless population and how cities are caring for a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second half, Larry chats with Tim Miller, a political strategist and author, about his recent article in The Bulwark “The Ten Weeks That Lost the War: A Timeline of How Trump Lied, Bungled and Screwed America in the COVID-19 Crisis”. Episode first aired on May 2...
14 May 2020
Getting Back to Work: Interview with Mike Murray & Jeri Hansen (Napa's County Wide Business Advisory Group), and Steven Miller (Steven Miller Design Studio)
In the top half of the show, Larry chats with Napa's County Wide Business Advisory Group, an initiative of the Napa Chamber of Commerce. Guests Mike Murray (CEO of Napa Recycling & Waste) and Jeri Hansen (Community Leader, Napa Valley Vinters, CA Women for Agriculture) help us understand how local businesses in Napa can re-open safely. In the second half, Larry speaks with Interior Designer Steven Miller (Steven Miller Design Studio) about the design of safe workplaces as offices re-open...
7 May 2020
The State & Future of Small Cities During COVID: Interview with John Dunbar (Mayor of Yountville, Chair of the California League of Cities)
Larry speaks with John Dunbar, Mayor of Yountville and Chair of the California League of Cities, about the current and future state of our cities and towns given the COVID-19 crisis. We talk about the needs of the 98% of California cities NOT helped by the CARES Act, how they’ll weather the budget storm, and what a comeback will look like. Episode first aired on May 7, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
10 Apr 2020
COVID-19 in Napa: Interview with Dr. Karen Relucio (Napa County Public Health Director) and Dr. Amy Herhold (Chief Medical Officer of Queen of the Valley Hospital)
Larry Kamer speaks with Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Public Health Director and Dr. Amy Herhold, Chief Medical Officer of Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, about the spread of COVID-19, treatment on the local level, and what comes next for Napa during this global pandemic. Episode first aired on March 12, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
5 Mar 2020
Pathway Home Anniversary / Napa Recycling: Interview with Devereaux Smith (Pathway Home Survivor) & Tim Dewey-Mattia (Napa Recycling & Waste Services)
Larry speaks with Devereaux Smith, survivor of the Pathway Home, who reflects on the upcoming second anniversary of this important event in Napa. Larry also speaks with Tim Dewey-Mattia from Napa Waste & Recycling Services about recycling in Napa Valley - the collapse of the international recycling materials market, and what the future of sustainable packaging might hold for local households. Episode first aired on March 5th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
27 Feb 2020
State of the Wine Industry: Interview with Rob McMillan (Author of ‘The State of the Wine Industry’)
Larry Kamer speaks with Rob McMillan, author of ‘The State of the Wine Industry’, about what the future of Napa Valley wine looks like, what the current winery market is built on, and where wine country might be headed. Episode first aired on February 27th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
20 Feb 2020
Local Safety: Interview with Allison Hailey (Napa County District Attorney)
Larry Kamer talks with Allison Hailey, Napa County District Attorney about local safety, becoming the first female DA in the Napa Valley, and her path to elected office. Episode first aired February 20th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
13 Feb 2020
Local Election Spotlight: Interview with Bernie Narvaez (Candidate for Napa City Council)
Larry Kamer talks with Bernie Narvaez (Candidate for Napa City Council) about his service as a Veteran, his roots in Napa, his immigrant upbringing, and what he seeks to bring to elected office on the City Council. Episode first aired on February 13th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
6 Feb 2020
Gun Violence Survivor's Week: Interview with Liz Russell, Ilana Adelson, and Claire Mejia (Everytown Survivors Network & Napa Valley Moms Demand Action)
Larry Kamer speaks with Liz Russell (2020 Everytown Survivor Fellow, Napa Valley Moms Demand Action Speak for Safety Lead), Ilana Adelson (Co-Lead of Napa Valley Moms Demand Action), and Claire Mejia (Co-Lead of Everytown Survivors Network) about how communities like Napa can come together to prevent future gun-related tragedies across America. Episode first aired on February 6th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
30 Jan 2020
Future of Agriculture in Napa: Interview with Ryan Klobas (Chief Executive Officer, Napa County Farm Bureau)
Larry Kamer speaks with Ryan Klobas (Chief Executive Officer of the Napa County Farm Bureau) about the future of agriculture in Napa. What place does cannabis have in future of Napa Valley? What does Climate Change mean for the future of Agriculture in Napa? Episode first aired on January 30th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
9 Jan 2020
Why Local News Matters: Interview with Sean Scully (Editor of the Napa Valley Register)
Larry Kamer speaks with Sean Scully, Editor of the Napa Valley Register, about the state of journalism today, the operations of a local newspaper in a digital era, why community news is more important than ever. Episode first aired on January 9th, 2020 on KVON 1440AM in Napa, California.
2 Jan 2020
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