John Riley Project

About John Riley Project

Pursue Happiness. John Riley discusses San Diego news stories and interviews politicians, community leaders, athletes, coaches, authors and influencers. Topics including free market economics, entrepreneurism, politics, leadership, current events, sports, history and philosophy. We discuss living your life on your own terms, having the political freedom to make your own choices, and a variety of topics that give life meaning and joy. We broadcast from Poway CA in the San Diego metropolitan area.

Publisher

John Riley

Category

business · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2019

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

321 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Oceanside 2026 Election – Candidate Review in District 1 & 2, Measure R Wages, Measure S Sales Tax

   Lots of local politics in Oceanside! Two seats on city council, and two measures are on the ballot. Let’s look at each candidate’s website and then review their campaign priorities and endorsements. Oceanside 2026 Election Candidates Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce vs Mike Cline in District 1. Incumbent Rick Robinson vs Emily Gonzalez vs Ricky James vs Oscarin Ortega in District 2. Oceanside 2026 Election Measures Measure R – Prevailing Wage, State Funds Measure S – Sales Tax Increase Who do you think is going to win these races? Let’s break it all down. It’s Tuesday, October 20, 2026. For more information on each candidate, visit: Oceanside 2026 Election District 1 Eric Joyce: https://ericjoyce.org/ (https://ericjoyce.org/) Mike Cline: https://mikeclineoceanside.com/ (https://mikeclineoceanside.com/) Oceanside 2026 Election District 2 Rick Robinson: https://www.osided2.com/ (https://www.osided2.com/) Emily Gonzalez: https://www.d2oside.org/ (https://www.d2oside.org/) Ricky James: https://oceanside2026.com/ (https://oceanside2026.com/) Oscarin Oretega: https://www.voteoscarin.org/ (https://www.voteoscarin.org/) #oceanside #ericjoyce #mikecline #rickrobinson #emilygonzalez #rickyjames #oscarinortega #housing #housingcrisis #nimby #yimby #publicsafety #2026election #sandiegodems #oceansidedems #oceansiderepublicans #measurer #measures #salestax #prevailingwage #labor Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/) Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com (https://happiness76.com) I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 2pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, X or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos) ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA) FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ (https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/) TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway (https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway) INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ (https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/) SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/) DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/) MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com)

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Poway 2026 Election – Mayor Steve Vaus vs Jenny Maeda vs Dellena Olps. Peter DeHoff vs Bob Walder.

   It’s Poway 2026 Campaign Season! Mayor Steve Vaus is going for his fourth consecutive term, but Powegians are upset with the explosion of housing development. Vaus faces District 4 Councilmember Jenny Maeda and Community Activist Dellena Olps. In District 3 Peter De Hoff faces a strong challenger in Bob Walder. Christopher Pikus is running unopposed in District 1. Who do you think is going to win these races? Let’s break it all down. It’s Friday, October 16, 2026. For more information on each Poway 2026 candidate, visit: Poway Mayor Steve Vaus: https://www.votevaus.com/ (https://www.votevaus.com/) Jenny Maeda: https://www.jenny4poway.com/ (https://www.jenny4poway.com/) Delenna Olps: https://www.olpsformayor.com/ (https://www.olpsformayor.com/) Poway District 1 Christopher Pikus: https://chrispikusforpoway.com/ (https://chrispikusforpoway.com/) Poway District 3 Peter DeHoff: https://peter4poway.com/ (https://peter4poway.com/) Bob Walder: https://www.bobwalder.org/ (https://www.bobwalder.org/) #Poway #stevevaus #jennymaeda #dellenaolps #christopherpikus #peterdehoff #bobwalder #housing #housingcrisis #nimby #yimby #thefarm #lifetimefitness #propertyrights #chriscruse #publicsafety #2026election #sandiegodems #powaydems Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/) Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com (https://happiness76.com) PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 2pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, X or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos) ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA) FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ (https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/) TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway (https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway) INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ (https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/) SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/) DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/) MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com)

3. 

   25 Apr 2026

   Vanessa Springett, Poway City Council District 2 Candidate 2026

   I am pleased to welcome Vanessa Springett to the JRP Podcast Studio to discuss her campaign for Poway City Council. During our discussion I hope to learn more about Vanessa’s priorities for Poway, as well as her motivation to be on City Council. We will cover a lot of ground in Poway including housing development, The Farm, pickleball, citizen planning committees, traffic safety, term limits, water rates, public safety, and much more. We welcome your comments and questions during the livestream. Drop your message into the live chat on YouTube, Facebook or X and we will get you involved in the discussion. Election Day is June 2nd! It’s Thursday, April 23, 2026. For more information on Vanessa Springett and her campaign, visit: https://vanessa4poway.com (https://vanessa4poway.com) #Poway #stevevaus #tonyblain #caylinfrank #jennymaeda #vanessaspringett #gvca #housing #housingcrisis #nimby #yimby #thefarm #lifetimefitness #anitaedmondson #peterdehoff #chrispikus #affordablehousing #pickleball #trafficsafety #termlimits Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/) Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com (https://happiness76.com) PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 1pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos) ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA) FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ (https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/) TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway (https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway) INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ (https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/) SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/) DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ (https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/) MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com)

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YouTube views

2,307,214

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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