Join us as Dublin Councilmember Shawn Kumagai and two members of the Dublin Political Coalition discuss proposition 16. They address the purpose of Prop 16 and the misconception the public has surrounding the bill on the November Ballot. To learn more about the Dublin Political Coalition visit Dublinpoliticalcoalation.com

Rich Camacho, owner of AC Automotive Consultants joins the Parth and Pratham show to discuss the survival of his 40-year business in Dublin CA. In the discussion, Camacho outlines the impact of COVID - 19 has had on his business, explains the pathway of becoming a mechanic, and discusses the lessons he has learned owning a business as a racial minority.

Fire Fighter Matt Thau joins the podcast. He discusses his path to becoming a firefighter, the mental strain of working 48-hour shifts and not being able to visit with his family, and fire prevention techniques for ordinary citizens. During the summer, fires can spark anywhere so it is important to take these suggestions seriously.

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, the assemblywoman of California’s 16th District, joins The Parth and Pratham show to discuss local government during the time of COVID - 19. The assemblywoman also discusses how she became a politician, what she is doing in the 16th district, and what efforts the State of California is taking to address the Black Lives Matter movement.

Maureen Byrne, the Principal of Dublin High School joins the Parth and Pratham show. She discusses the breaking news surrounding fall check in and explains what the new school year’s schedule could look like. She also discusses her path to becoming principal and some of her favorite high school traditions.

Sarah Munoz joins the Parth and Pratham Podcast. As a psychologist and teen instructor that works with young Students, Munoz gives advice to young people who are having trouble during this tough time. Sarah Munoz also gives insight into ways to get help in this tough situation and tips on how to be happy during a period of self isolation

Francesca Fenzi joins the Parth and Pratham Podcast. As a professor and instructor that works with young Journalists, Fenzi reveals the secret that she tells to young people for ways to become successful. Francesca Fenzi, also gives insight into ways to remain objective in a divided world and tips on how come up with story ideas.

On this episode of the Parth and Pratham podcast, Bradley Wills joins the podcast. As a general manager of Burma Burma, he has seen the impact COVID - 19 has had on the business side of a highly profitable restraint. On this podcast, we discuss how the restaurant industry is adapting to COVID - 19, the struggles of opening a business, and tips on how to keep a business going. 

On the 4th episode of the Parth and Pratham Podcast Dublin High School Teacher Janet Kahems joins the group. Janet Kaehms is an AP Environmental Science teacher at Dublin High School who is also a passionate swimmer and hiker. She discusses how she got into teaching, the importance of hands-on learning, and how she embraced distance learning forced by COVID - 19.  Kaehms explains that as a science teacher it is difficult to conduct lab experiments at home - where not all students have adequate equipment. Kaehms then goes onto discuss the overwhelming environmental crisis and whether young people have the ability to solve it.

On today's episode, we discuss new policies the Dublin Police Department is adopting regarding social distancing and the COVID -  19 Pandemic. We also discuss how the department reacted to the killing of George Floyd and how they kept the ensuing protest peaceful. Captain Schmidt also discusses new policies regarding chokeholds after George Floyd's killing. 

In this episode, Parth and Pratham interview Gunnar Holtzapple about COVID 19's impact on his work as a teen fast food worker. Gunnar Holtzapple has an insider look on this situation as he is a worker at the Pleasanton In-N-Out Burger. He gives us insider information on the safety protocols In-N-Out uses as well as his motivation for going to work. The main topics we covered in this podcast are: In-N-Out, Working, Business, Fast Food, Motivation, Safety, and Protocols.

In this episode, Parth and Pratham interview Denel McMahan about the recent events happening in the United States relating to the Black Lives Matter movement and Police Brutality. Denel McMahan is the president of the Dublin High School Black Student Union as well as a social activist. He explains the nuances of the Black Lives Matter movement and gives important insight on why this movement is important. The main topics we covered in this podcast are: Police Brutality, Essential Legislature, Voting, Activism, Discrimination, News Media, and the Youth.