Interviewing Monsignor Braun on Californian Radio

I guest-hosted Californian Radio on Monday and had the pleasure to talk with Monsignor Michael Braun of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bakersfield just a few hours after Pope Benedict's stunning decision to retire. 

Braun shared some sharp opinions about challenges facing the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict's legacy and what to expect in the papal selection process. 

In the last segment, I also touched on password hygiene in the wake of separate recent issues I've had this month with Chinese hackers and the theft of credit-card information. 

You can download or listen to the podcast here. 

Talking Alan Tandy and Bill Lagattuta on 'Californian Radio'

On this episode of "Californian Radio," I talk with Californian reporter Antonie Boessenkool about her detailed profile of Bakersfield City Manager Alan Tandy. The profile was a great read and Antonie adds some great detail on why Tandy is such a fascinating subject. 

The show closes with a segment with former CBS News reporter turned artist Bill Lagattuta, who has a show opening at Metro Galleries this Friday.

You can also find an Mp3 version of this episode at bakersfield.com. 

Talking doping, whales and concussions on 'Californian Radio'

I co-hosted today's "Californian Radio" with Louis Amestoy, The Californian's digital convergence manager. 

Our topics included Lance Armstrong and performance-enhancing drugs, whale sightings on the Central Coast, chatting with a California Interscholastic Association representative about a new state law requiring training in concussion awareness, and new approaches The Californian is taking to cover prep sports this fall. 

It's a fast-paced show, so give it a spin. 

(The audio podcast version is here).