John Riley Project

John Riley Project


Latest Episodes

When Protesting Backfires, Cusp of WW3?, MAGA Libertarian Regret, Ed Franklin No Limits
June 18, 2025

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

Trump Con Man Theory, Poway News, Tony Blain Recall
June 05, 2025

Ive 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 Trumps goal? We also check in on

Poway News, Tony Blain Bombing, Peter DeHoff Recall?, Trump Tariffs, Escondido Immigration Rally
February 12, 2025

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

Pete Neild Poway District 1 Appointment Candidate and Poway Candy Cane Courts
January 09, 2025

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

Poway 2024 Elections Review, Amit Asaravala, Appointment vs Vote to replace Brian Pepin
December 11, 2024

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

Johnny’s 2024 Ballot – National, San Diego, Poway, Propositions
October 30, 2024

I decided to make a podcast out of filling out my ballot. I will go through each race, offer my thoughts, and then fill in the circle. This is your last chance to change my mind! Got a question or com

Irrationality in Politics, Poor States with High Homeownership, Poway News
July 10, 2024

The election season is really hot, and we are hearing more and more irrationality from candidates, the media and party supporters. What ever happened to thinking for yourself? People who live in poor

Independence Day Memories, Poway Term Limits, Biden vs Trump Debate, SCOTUS Cases
July 03, 2024

Tomorrow, we celebrate America's birthday! I share some of my Independence Day memories and invite you to share yours. We also discuss Poway term limits, Poway Voices, Biden vs Trump debate, SCOTUS ca

Poway Life Time Fitness, Presidential Debate
June 26, 2024

I enjoy covering local news issues, so we will be doing a deep dive on the latest with the planned Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway. Some locals are opposing the project and micromanaging the de

Trump and Libertarians, Election Propaganda, Vacation in Ireland
June 12, 2024

There's not much to discuss at the local level here in San Diego or Poway, so I thought I would comment on some of the bigger national stories. We will discuss Donald Trump, Trump's attempt to partner