Episodes

Feb. 3, 2021

A Conversation with Noble Drakoln

Noble Drakoln is a crowdfunding and capital raising consultant who knows his way around trading, commodities, crypto coin and more. In his late teens, he was homeless, but his strong interest in commodities and futures and …
Jan. 20, 2021

Insurrection and Accountability

In this edition of SoCal Voices, San Bernardino native Brandon Watts, a first year law student at Howard University, shares his thoughts about the January 6 insurrection, double standards in policing, and whether equity can …
Jan. 18, 2021

My Thoughts on the Insurrection

The storming of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 showed the glaring and undeniable difference in how white and Black Americans are treated by law enforcement. The good news? Acts like these only push seekers of j…
Dec. 2, 2020

Breathe Again with TM

For Black people dealing with the generational trauma of systemic racism, 2020 has added a hefty dose of uncertainty, anxiety and stress to daily living, all of which can take a heavy toll on overall health and well-being. I…
Nov. 25, 2020

Hello Riverside!

What do you do when you can’t find a children’s book about the city you love? Write it yourself! Hear Mark Cloud, author of Hello Riverside, Good Night Scranton and Fun at the Office discuss his books, love of family and com…
Nov. 18, 2020

Doctor, Doctor!

Dr. Leita Harris has been helping patients in southern California’s Inland Empire since 1990. In 2015 she launched Nurturing You, Women’s Health and Wellness, a holistic approach to addressing menopause and other conditions…
Nov. 11, 2020

Two Suicides

Inland Empire-based photographer/videographer Steve Jacobs talks about the recent death of a close friend and his father, both from suicide. An eight-year Air Force veteran, Steve discusses how their deaths affected him, an…
Nov. 4, 2020

Math Master

Pomona College mathematics professor Edray Goins brings an energy and enthusiasm to his craft that is truly inspiring. In this episode of SoCal Voices, he describes his unshakable self-confidence and determination to do the …
Oct. 28, 2020

Conversation with a Candidate: Holly Mitchell

State Senator Holly Mitchell of Los Angeles is a candidate for the 2nd District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She is known for her strong record of success in fighting for equity and social justice, an…
Oct. 21, 2020

Will it Change Anything?

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. It aims to address long-standing disparities in housing, employment, criminal justice and more. On this ed…
Oct. 14, 2020

A Conversation with Patrice Rushen

As Chair of the Popular Music Department at USC, four-time Grammy nominee Patrice Rushen navigates music, teaching, campus policies and politics. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Patrice discusses how the pandemic has change…
Oct. 7, 2020

When COVID-19 Hits Home

Having one family member with coronavirus can cause major disruption to the daily routine. Imagine what that disruption is like if the entire household is stricken with the virus. Musician and teacher John Brannon of San Ber…
Sept. 30, 2020

Social Justice and the Bottom Line

The murder of George Floyd while in police custody sparked protests against police brutality and renewed calls for social justice. While a number of major corporations publicly decried Floyd’s murder and recommitted to diver…