Name Drop San Diego Podcast
1) Moscow
Reporting dire news out of America and at home, Russian news anchor Viktor Antonov attempts to guide his audience through what may be the beginning of the end. Everywhere is a battlefield. ‘SIGN OFF’...Show More
2) Minot
Following a wave of cyber attacks against the U.S., news anchor Maria Mason finds herself at the center of an escalating crisis where the International Space Station emerges as a strategic foothold. ...Show More
3) Sabrina Goosby comes from a long line of community builders
Sabrina Goosby's family moved to San Diego in the late 1800s and were among the first Black families to move to the area. In the spirit of giving back, Sabrina has been an advocate for foster children...Show More
4) Dr. Natalie Rodriguez teaches students and learns from patients
Dr. Natalie Rodriguez is the associate director of the Student-Run Free Clinic, which treats underserved communities in the region. Dr. Rodriguez’s family emigrated from Cuba, and she’s a first genera...Show More
5) Jim and Carmen Beaubeaux have lived on the road since 2016
Jim and Carmen Beaubeaux have living in an Airstream trailer since 2016, traveling around the United States using the 4-3-2 model: Drive four hours, stop by 3 p.m. and stay for at least two weeks.
6) Anthony Pretto grew up at Kobey's Swap Meet
Working at his family’s swap meet, Anthony Pretto has come across some pretty great finds. As a kid, he collected Pokemon cards and Beanie Babies; as a newlywed, he and his wife furnished their home ...Show More
7) Happy holidays from Name Drop San Diego
Happy holidays, y'all!
8) Deacon Jim Vargas knows respect and resilience go hand in hand
Deacon Jim Vargas is the president and CEO of Father Joe's Villages. In this interview he shares his path to becoming ordained, what he's learned working with people in need and where he plans to go n...Show More
9) Nonprofit executive Lisette Islas starts her day with a dance party
Lisette Islas is the chief impact officer at MAAC, an anti-poverty nonprofit here in San Diego. MAAC helps locals with housing, education, upward mobility and more. Lisette is a true community champio...Show More
10) Kaci Brown brings her Kumeyaay ancestors back home
Kaci Brown is a member of the Barona band of the Kumeyaay Nation. She's an archaeologist and a community contributor at the U-T, where she’s written about lessons we can all learn from Native culture...Show More