Vitamin OC
Claim This Podcastby Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez
Podcast Overview
<p>Your recommended dose of civics and civilization in Orange County, California, brought to you by politically and culturally active locals Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez<br><br><br></p><p><br><br></p>
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Publishing Since
6/30/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Ep 40 (Season 2): Chief Empowerment Officer of "A Long Talk" Kyle Williams
This episode of Vitamin OC features an in-depth conversation with Kyle Williams, founder of A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth, about how education, empathy, and practical skills can help people interrupt racism and ignorance in everyday life. Kyle explains how his 21-day “activation experience” is designed not just to inform participants, but to move them toward action by giving them tools to challenge harmful comments and behaviors in real time. The discussion traces the origin...
June 21, 2026
Ep 39 (Season 2): Project Hope Alliance CEO Jennifer Friend on youth homelessness in Orange County
This episode of Vitamin OC focuses on youth homelessness in Orange County, especially the hidden reality of student and family homelessness. Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez speak with Jennifer Friend, CEO of Project HOPE Alliance, who shares her own childhood experience of homelessness and explains how the organization supports youth through school-based case managers, tutoring, transportation, access to therapy, and long-term mentorship. The conversation also explores the power of a replica m...
June 12, 2026
Ep 38 (Season 2): University of Pennsylvania Media Policy Professor and Co-Director of the Media, Inequality, and Change Center Dr. Victor Pickard
Join our conversation with University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Victor Pickard as he explores the challenges facing local journalism and the impact of corporate media ownership on democracy. This episode delves into how policy shifts and profit-driven journalism have led to sensationalism, fake news, and news deserts, while Big Digital platforms drain traditional outlets. Professor Pickard highlights the importance of public funding models and policy reforms to support independent journal...
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- What is Vitamin OC?
<p>Your recommended dose of civics and civilization in Orange County, California, brought to you by politically and culturally active locals Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez<br><br><br></p><p><br><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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