Opponents and supporters of vacation rentals voice their concerns at a San Diego City Council meeting. / File photo by Adriana Heldiz

The temperature seems to be rising, and it has nothing to do with weather.

In this week’s episode our hosts were joined by chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, to discuss national and local news.

First, last Friday activists barricaded themselves in Mayor Todd Gloria’s office to protest how local law enforcement deals with immigration officials. Bella Ross broke down what the San Diego Police Department can and can’t do in these situations.  

Second, our hosts discuss a now dead proposal to tax empty second homes and vacation rentals.

Finally, Rodriguez-Kennedy weighed in on some of the upcoming political races in 2026. He also gave a behind-the-scenes look at how political candidates are encouraged to drop out of crowded races.

ICYMI: Our podcast episodes are now available on YouTube! You can watch your favorite pod hosts dish on San Diego news and politics here.

Listen Here Now

Listen: Apple | Spotify | PodLink

Leave a comment

We expect all commenters to be constructive and civil. We reserve the right to delete comments without explanation. You are welcome to flag comments to us. You are welcome to submit an opinion piece for our editors to review.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.