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This is a special episode with Alan in conversation with Roy Livnat and Elad Cohen who were in the Coachella Valley this week telling their stories about living in Israel. Last year we interviewed Roy's brother Adam. 

Ariana is the mayor of Palm Desert

Beth is a professor at College of the Desert. 

Brandon is CEO of the Coachella Chamber of Commerce 

Again another interesting interview with Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing for the city of Rancho Mirage.

This was a great interview to learn about how Michael and Chad are bringing dance in Palm Springs to a new level especially when it comes to education.

Check them out. here is a link

This was a great interview with someone who understands how the Valley works. Enjoy

Joe is president of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition

In this episode Jeff and Alan discuss community advocacy with Frank Figueroa

Steve Baker, is the VP  of the Desert Wind Freedom Band

Jeff was away and I did this interview on my own. Enjoy.

This was another impactful interview. 

This is another wonderful podcast hearing from author David Eugene Perry discussing his new novel and the work he is doing in California.  His novel is Upon the Rock. It is an incredible story. 

This was a fun interview with Cory. He shared a great deal of his wisdom around community event planning and his latest project Pride on the Page. A book festival with over 48 Authors coming to Palm Springs. Check it out www.prideonthepage.org 

This is another great interview that Jeff has organized for me. Eric was full of important insights and experiences. Enjoy!

This was a great interview. Alan learned a lot about the history and work of the Barbara Sinatra Children's center. John is a great story teller. Enjoy listening to this podcast.

This episode with Katie Stice is a good one. Katie is the CEO for the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce. She brings a great deal of knowledge about the Coachella Valley. You will enjoy listening to this. Also, check out the great work of the Chamber
http://www.ranchomiragechamber.org

In this episode Jeff introduces Alan to Mizell center CEO Wes Winters.

In this episode Alan learns a great deal about La Quinta and the Coachella Valley from Mayor Linda Evans.

I have to say this was a great experience. Michael shared insights to his years as a photographer, cinematographer, producer of One Night Only and so much more. Enjoy!

This was an incredible interview that Jeff brought to the Federation. It appears Alan has a great deal of interest in blood. Life Stream is a vital resource for over 80 hospitals in Southern California. Life Stream needs 500 blood donations a day to meet the need. If you want to donate blood go to www.LStream.org  and make an appointment.

In this episode Jeff and Alan use this time to review the different guest they have met with and discuss what Alan learned from meeting these individuals! Enjoy

This was a great episode. Ginny gave Alan a good picture of the modern developments in Palm Springs and the needs for more social services. 

In this episode Jeff introduces Alan to Dr. Conrado Barzaga, CEO of the Desert Health District. Dr. Barzaga shares his insights on the current and future needs of healthcare in the Coachella Valley. This is an incredible episode.

In this very informative podcast we met with United Way leader Krista Grandados. She help us learn about the issues facing the United Way in our area with some great updates on collaborations and transitions. I learned a great deal from her! 

In this episode Jeff brings Palm Springs City council-member Ron DeHarte in to meet Alan. The three of them discuss the operations of how the city operates, the history behind the Harvey Milk Diversity breakfast and many other interesting topics. Enjoy!

In this episode Jeff and Alan talk with Mike Rosenkrantz about his organization SoCal Adaptive Sports. He tells us the path that he was on to create sporting activities for people with all abilities. Plus his time in Nepal and India. Check out his website. 

This is a special episode. Jeff was not available so I did it on my own. I interviewed two amazing and interesting young men from Israel who were on a special program sponsored by the Jewish Agency for Israel, called soldiers in uniform.  Enjoy!

In this episode Jeff introduces Alan to Executive Director for Jewish Family Service of the Desert Kraig Johnson. Full discloser Alan met Kraig when he first started but this was an opportunity for him to share it with the community. Enjoy

In this episode Jeff brings Jeff Norman to meet Alan. Jeff is VP, for Communications and Public Affairs. He shares some great insights into the work of the McCallum Theater. Enjoy

Long time Valley travel writer and Spa specialist Pam Price tells great stories about the early days of Palm Springs

Jeff introduced me Sandra Schulz a long time resident and non-profit leader here in the Valley. I learned about the symphony and ice skating in the desert!

In this episode Jeff introduces Alan to Andy Mills, Police Chief for Palm Springs.

In this episode Jeff introduces Alan to Ellen Goodman and they have a great conversation about the Palm Springs Unified School District Foundation and other interesting topics.

In this second episode Ted explains more of the operations of Rancho Mirage and future development projects. 

Our conversation with Ted was so informative that we kept him on for a part 2 that will be released next week. Thank you for listening.

We had time to discuss more of the advances and changes in the spoken word world of radio, podcasts and streaming.

We had so many things to talk about that we recorded a second episode. John shared a lot about the growth of spoken word radio and the evolution of streaming services. 

Jeff introduces Alan to David Morgan

Jeff introduces Alan to long time Coachella Valley resident, wine broker and skier Lisa Wherry.