John Riley Project Podcast
1) Trump Accounts vs Social Security, Travel Bans, Tom Steyer CA YIMBY, Grok AI Review, Poway Springett
Are we seeing the beginnings of something that might fix or replace Social Security? Dell Computer founder Michael Dell and his wife Susan are donating $6.25B to fund children under 10 years old to su...Show More
2) Why is Everything So Expensive? Poway Tony Blain News. MAGA angry at Ken Burns American Revolution.
Why is everything so expensive? We break down the average family budget and discuss a range of government policies that increase prices unnecessarily on American consumers. Poway councilman Tony Blain...Show More
3) Trump Bailing Out Argentina?, San Diego Fighting ADUs, Poway Tony Blain Indictment
Is Trump bailing out Argentina? It’s complicated. We break down the positive and negatives of Javier Milei’s Argentina turnaround. San Diego homeowners are upset when ADUs are built towering over thei...Show More
Trump Bailing Out Argentina?, San Diego Fighting ADUs, Poway Tony Blain Indictment
54:43 | Oct 31st, 2025
4) America is an Idea – No Kings, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering Moral? SB79 Housing, San Diego Tour, Poway
Today we discuss Trump and Gaza, America is an Idea, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering, CA SB79 and the Housing Crisis, Best Places for a quick San Diego Tour, Rush is touring again!, Poway's struggle with th...Show More
5) BOOK REVIEW: Pete Neild – Memories of Driving Calypso
Good to be back! Our favorite guest, Pete Neild, joins me to discuss his new e-book (working title Memories of Driving Calypso. It's an exploration of the songs that backup Pete's pursuit of happiness...Show More
6) When Protesting Backfires, Cusp of WW3?, MAGA Libertarian Regret, Ed Franklin No Limits
How can you protest for equal rights while violating it at the same time? When protestors block the road, they undermine their cause. Trump now competes as a phone entrepreneur while regulating his co...Show More
When Protesting Backfires, Cusp of WW3?, MAGA Libertarian Regret, Ed Franklin No Limits
1:00:14 | Jun 19th, 2025
7) Trump Con Man Theory, Poway News, Tony Blain Recall
I’ve come up with a con man theory on Donald Trump. His economic policies are foolish. His immigration policy damages America. So, what is Trump really up to? What is Trump’s goal? We also check in on...Show More
8) Poway News, Tony Blain Bombing, Peter DeHoff Recall?, Trump Tariffs, Escondido Immigration Rally
There's a bunch of Poway news that I want to share involving two of our city council members: Tony Blain and Peter DeHoff. Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs and trade policies indicate a failure in economics...Show More
9) Pete Neild Poway District 1 Appointment Candidate and Poway Candy Cane Courts
Pete Neild joins me to discuss his candidacy for appointment to Poway City Council representing District 1. We will discuss Pete's reason for running, election vs appointment process, district electio...Show More
Pete Neild Poway District 1 Appointment Candidate and Poway Candy Cane Courts
2:07:44 | Jan 10th, 2025
10) Poway 2024 Elections Review, Amit Asaravala, Appointment vs Vote to replace Brian Pepin
Amit Asaravala joins me in a wide-open discussion of local politics here in Poway 92064. Amit serves as the President of the Poway Democratic Club and has great insight on local elections and candidat...Show More
Poway 2024 Elections Review, Amit Asaravala, Appointment vs Vote to replace Brian Pepin
2:20:42 | Dec 11th, 2024