Vitamin OC
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
Vitamin OC
Latest Episodes
Ep 42 (Season 2): Newport Mesa Unified School District Elected Board Member Carol Crane (Area 3)
In this episode of Vitamin OC, Newport Mesa Unified School District Trustee Carol Crane shares how her path from immigrant and educator to community leader shapes her approach to local control, student safety, and public education. In this conv...
Ep 41 (Season 2): Ironman Triathlete, Board Volunteer, Community Philanthropist, and Former Professor Dr. Ellen Shockro
In this episode of Vitamin OC, Dr. Ellen Shockro shares her background as a swimmer, triathlete, academic, and community volunteer. The conversation covers her early days in the sport of triathlons, including competing in two Ironman events, pa...
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...
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...
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 pr...