John Riley Project

John Riley Project


Latest Episodes

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

Poway Term Limits, Tony Blain, Poway Unified School District Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps Firing
June 05, 2024

Whats going on in Poway? John shares stories about Poway City Council Term Limits, Tony Blain, and Poway Unified Marian Kim-Phelpss termination and demand for her job back. Plus, John shares what he

Fernando Garcia, San Diego City Council Candidate, District 9
January 14, 2024

Fernando Garcia returns to the JRP Podcast Studio. Fernando is a candidate for San Diego City Council District 9. We discuss a range of issues affecting San Diego including: Homelessness Housin

Poway 2023 Year in Review, 2024 Outlook
January 10, 2024

We take a look at some of the big news stories in Poway in 2023 and plans for 2024. Topics include The Farm, Life Time Fitness, Homelessness, Traffic Safety, water, hate litter, Poway Community Founda

San Diego Most Expensive City in USA, San Diego Sales Tax Hike?, Govt takeover of SDGE?, Poway News
October 26, 2023

What's new in San Diego? Lots of things! In one study San Diego was ranked as the most expensive city to live in the United States. Surprised? San Diego officials are considering a sales tax increase.