John Riley Project

John Riley Project


Latest Episodes

San Diego State of the City, JRP0029
January 17, 2019

In this JRP episode we breakdown the San Diego State of the City Address from Mayor Kevin Faulconer.  We discuss Faulconer’s proposals to address the biggest issues facing San Diego:  the housing crisis and homelessness.

John Maffei, San Diego Sports, JRP0028
January 16, 2019

I was so pleased to enjoy a conversation with San Diego sportswriter legend, John Maffei. John is a 50-year veteran in sports journalism, an athlete, a coach and a major behind-the-scenes person that has made a significant,

Government Shutdown, JRP0027
January 06, 2019

We get into a long list of national news issues including the wall along the southern border, President Trump, immigration policy and the federal government shutdown. We spent time discussing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pay-Go, the Green New Deal,

Poway Titans Hoops, Ironman JRP0026
January 01, 2019

This is the first in a whole series of sports podcasts I plan to share on the John Riley Project. In this episode we talk about Poway Titans highlights and many other topics: Congratulations to Cathedral Catholic on a great football season winning ...

Marian Kim-Phelps: No Place for Hate, JRP0025
December 31, 2018

I enjoyed showcasing the great work of 3 local leaders (Marian Kim-Phelps, Chris Cruse and Amit Asaravala) and offered my thoughts and commentary on each topic: Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps, Poway Unified School District Superintendent,

Stoneridge Reaction, PUSD Ethics Drama, JRP0024
December 21, 2018

Reactions to the Stoneridge Development public forum on Dec 12th, Ethics issues with Poway Unified School Board, Patreon controversy, free speech and thoughts & recommendations on the shows I am streaming online. Bookings? Inquiries?

Poway Hate Crime, #Tariffman, JRP0023
December 06, 2018

We review the terrible Poway Hate Crime incident when hoolums spray painted a swastika on a Jewish family's home on the first day of hanukkah. Bravo to Marianna Benedict-Bacilla for organizing a vigil and protest that received significant coverage fro...

Poway 2018 Election Post Game Show JRP0021
November 11, 2018

In this JRP epsiode I break down the data and the drama of the Poway 2018 Election for Poway Mayor, Poway City Council and Poway Unified School Board. We step through each race, examine the results, draw conclusions and identity broader themes.

Pete Neild #3 Poway City Council Candidate JRP0020
November 01, 2018

Regis Philbin was on the David Letterman Show 136 times.  Pete Neild has 133 more to tie the record.  Yesterday I enjoyed having Poway City Council Candidate for District 1, Pete Neild, join me for the third time on the John Riley Project. -

Terry Norwood Poway Unified School Board Candidate JRP0019
October 25, 2018

Terry Norwood joined me yesterday afternoon for pleasant conversation about her campaign for Poway School Board in Area C (mostly Rancho Bernardo).  Terry has carved out a unique position in her race.  She is the only challenger running against two inc...