https://simplecast.com Civil Dialogues Host Henry Dubroff and guests offer a solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and to fill some of the gaps in public discourse created by the demise of local newspapers and increasingly divisive politics. He will be having in-depth conversations with regional thought leaders, with area residents and we hope to bring some national figures on as guests. en Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:30:10 +0000 https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com Civil Dialogues https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b5dc6124-a667-40b6-bf14-69caf5b7c99e/f9f564ac-65ee-432c-872e-00951e4269ce/3000x3000/civil-dialog-logo-v2-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com episodic Host Henry Dubroff and guests offer a solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and to fill some of the gaps in public discourse created by the demise of local newspapers and increasingly divisive politics. He will be having in-depth conversations with regional thought leaders, with area residents and we hope to bring some national figures on as guests. Henry Dubroff false https://feeds.simplecast.com/8M0vusvl Henry Dubroff hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com 688afdf7-9b9a-4f88-8a27-7c5edccaefac Jeff Lambert - The Housing Ladder: One Rung at a Time eff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation.

Enjoy this conversation!

Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health. 

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/jeff-lambert-VR98jZwj eff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation.

Enjoy this conversation!

Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health. 

]]> Jeff Lambert - The Housing Ladder: One Rung at a Time Henry Dubroff 00:28:11 Jeff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation. Enjoy this conversation! Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health. Jeff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation. Enjoy this conversation! Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health. false full 21 91a8c55b-39f0-42b3-ad29-8bd9da213c01 Heather Long - Today's Economic Challenges We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families.

Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat.

Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:20:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/heather-long-todays-economic-challenges-qKON48jV We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families.

Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat.

Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices.

]]> Heather Long - Today's Economic Challenges Henry Dubroff 00:32:14 We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families. Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat. Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices. We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families. Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat. Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices. false full 20 5bb6e164-2b69-436d-a8f4-bfb4668ed683 Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:40:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-hamrick-snapshot-of-the-american-economy-Momg2hNO We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick.

]]> Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy Henry Dubroff 00:32:42 We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick. We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick. false full 19 9f3d88d0-d7ca-423e-97b4-678fd8415a18 Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation! 

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-shawn-lin-ai-in-healthcare-3atVjbl1 Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation! 

]]> Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare Henry Dubroff 00:30:40 Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation! Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation! false full 18 877345cb-3e88-4305-8e42-a8401be60b31 Dr. Cesar Morales - Education, Immigration and Tariffs Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:40:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-cesar-morales-education-immigration-and-tariffs-q7O_XFb2 Dr. Cesar Morales - Education, Immigration and Tariffs Henry Dubroff 00:38:14 We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by sitting down with Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education. Morales discusses the widespread contributions from Hispanics in our communities and the current state of immigrants in our country and the turmoil that they are facing. Tune in to see how current immigration and tariff policies are effecting our economy and communities here on the Central Coast, as well as the role of education in economic development. We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by sitting down with Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education. Morales discusses the widespread contributions from Hispanics in our communities and the current state of immigrants in our country and the turmoil that they are facing. Tune in to see how current immigration and tariff policies are effecting our economy and communities here on the Central Coast, as well as the role of education in economic development. false full 17 a41d2133-198f-4b69-8b08-6792d979c1b7 John Nunes - New Realities for Higher Education Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:37:50 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/john-nunes-QIkbg22l John Nunes - New Realities for Higher Education Henry Dubroff 00:34:12 California Lutheran University President John Nunes schools us on academic freedom, thought leadership and his goals for CLU. California Lutheran University President John Nunes schools us on academic freedom, thought leadership and his goals for CLU. false full 16 6cdbf931-4753-4986-a7b0-90cdd86acc4e Nicki Parr - Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:10:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/nicki-parr-entrepreneurship-in-the-21st-century-Kzm_tTI6 Nicki Parr - Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Henry Dubroff 00:31:43 In this episode we speak with Nicki Parr - CEO of WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) as she dives into entrepreneurship in the 21st century — from breaking barriers to building inclusive economies. Enjoy this engaging conversation! In this episode we speak with Nicki Parr - CEO of WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) as she dives into entrepreneurship in the 21st century — from breaking barriers to building inclusive economies. Enjoy this engaging conversation! false full 15 28576f1a-8119-42ce-9a04-a6e5d339ba1e Haley Pavone - Navigating Tariff Chaos Tue, 6 May 2025 16:04:55 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-tariff-chaos-isTvxEKA Haley Pavone - Navigating Tariff Chaos Henry Dubroff 00:34:02 Pashion Footwear founder Haley Pavone is grappling with the biggest challenge yet to her small business. Listen now to this engaging conversation. Pashion Footwear founder Haley Pavone is grappling with the biggest challenge yet to her small business. Listen now to this engaging conversation. false full 14 633b0e96-941e-49f3-be23-9227f62e08eb Jamshid Damooei - Building a Life, Growing a Family. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:11:31 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/jamshid-damooei-building-a-life-growing-a-family-m_OeG_kP Jamshid Damooei - Building a Life, Growing a Family. Henry Dubroff 00:39:26 In this episode we speak with Jamshid Damooei of California Lutheran University about the economics of living with dignity on the Central Coast. Enjoy this engaging discussion! In this episode we speak with Jamshid Damooei of California Lutheran University about the economics of living with dignity on the Central Coast. Enjoy this engaging discussion! false full 13 c9e21750-f477-4071-a8e2-94b1d5d5ae6d Cecely Zamora - Building a career in the 21st Century Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:15:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/cecely-zamora-CeC1YTrw Cecely Zamora - Building a career in the 21st Century Henry Dubroff 00:27:38 Business Times Scholarship winner Cecely Zamora walks us through her journey from college student to intern to finding her first job and launching her career. Business Times Scholarship winner Cecely Zamora walks us through her journey from college student to intern to finding her first job and launching her career. false full 12 6ea67597-5318-4b2f-968b-05bed2fdec3d Niall Ferguson - A Political Earthquake Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/niall-ferguson-mp6ujBDE Niall Ferguson - A Political Earthquake Henry Dubroff 00:38:01 Sir Niall Ferguson on the economics of Trump 2.0. Sir Niall Ferguson on the economics of Trump 2.0. false full 11 3584ef3f-e208-4f8a-84bc-5d5cabb2ca11 Speaking Up for Taxpayers Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:15:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-up-for-taxpayers-FjMFCyok Speaking Up for Taxpayers Henry Dubroff 00:35:32 We chat with Ventura County Taxpayers Association Executive Director Ryan Grau about outrageous pay for street sweepers in Oxnard, a power grab for street lights in Ventura and other issues involving taxpayer funds. We chat with Ventura County Taxpayers Association Executive Director Ryan Grau about outrageous pay for street sweepers in Oxnard, a power grab for street lights in Ventura and other issues involving taxpayer funds. false full 10 555beaab-050b-4b14-be3e-a1a36a790095 Father Greg Boyle - From Violence To Belonging Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:10:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/father-greg-boyle-ZDG51TiW Father Greg Boyle - From Violence To Belonging Henry Dubroff 00:26:24 Civil Dialogues visits with Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries in LA - the nation's most successful gang recovery program. He talks about the origins of violence in our society and the power of belonging. Civil Dialogues visits with Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries in LA - the nation's most successful gang recovery program. He talks about the origins of violence in our society and the power of belonging. false full 9 005c6566-040c-4f8b-a75d-b07ff6c21a28 Philanthropy in the 21st Century Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/philanthropy-in-the-21st-century-_nJdNBqU Philanthropy in the 21st Century Henry Dubroff 00:32:09 We speak with Thomas Tighe, who is stepping down after leading Direct Relief, a global provider of medicine and health services to disaster areas for more than two decades. He reflects on the importance of private giving and public service in a turbulent time. We speak with Thomas Tighe, who is stepping down after leading Direct Relief, a global provider of medicine and health services to disaster areas for more than two decades. He reflects on the importance of private giving and public service in a turbulent time. false full 8 9be4e9eb-0972-47bd-9b47-cf74e1f714de Glenn Morris - The Business of Main Street Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:56:24 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/glenn-morris-the-business-of-main-street-3egAGm43 Glenn Morris - The Business of Main Street Henry Dubroff 00:29:34 Veteran Chamber of Commerce executive Glenn Morris takes a look at the risks and rewards of operating a small business during a time of economic change. Veteran Chamber of Commerce executive Glenn Morris takes a look at the risks and rewards of operating a small business during a time of economic change. false full 7 30d56c79-09e7-453a-83a5-a86ca8cf62c9 The Latino Effect: The Hidden Source of U.S. Economic Strength Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:41:24 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/the-latino-effect-the-hidden-source-of-us-economic-strength-ykzBJe6z The Latino Effect: The Hidden Source of U.S. Economic Strength Henry Dubroff 00:40:01 David Hayes-Bautista, a researcher at the UCLA School of Medicine and co-author of the Latino GDP report,  shares his insights about how Latinos and Latinas are providing a needed lift to the U.S. economy in the post-pandemic era. He explains why that trend is consistent with past data and is likely to continue into the 21st Century. David Hayes-Bautista, a researcher at the UCLA School of Medicine and co-author of the Latino GDP report,  shares his insights about how Latinos and Latinas are providing a needed lift to the U.S. economy in the post-pandemic era. He explains why that trend is consistent with past data and is likely to continue into the 21st Century. false full 6 eab97e89-d58a-4efe-9652-cc09c77790a3 Wendy Rodriguez Cortes & Eli Villanueva - Broken Rungs Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:01:17 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/broken-rungs-pM89yVkx Wendy Rodriguez Cortes & Eli Villanueva - Broken Rungs Henry Dubroff 00:30:47 In this episode of Civil Dialogues, we talk with a single mom and her community college counselor about the challenges she faces in pursuing a career in nursing. Enjoy this engaging conversation! In this episode of Civil Dialogues, we talk with a single mom and her community college counselor about the challenges she faces in pursuing a career in nursing. Enjoy this engaging conversation! false full 5 ad7feb88-df81-4ce2-8046-26131bd48a5c Jackie Carrera - Philanthropy Meets The Housing Crisis Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:52:31 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/jackie-carrera-vFZopy0F Jackie Carrera - Philanthropy Meets The Housing Crisis Henry Dubroff 00:34:58 In this episode we talk to Santa Barbara Foundation President and CEO Jackie Carrera about the role philanthropy can play in resolving the region's housing crisis. In this episode we talk to Santa Barbara Foundation President and CEO Jackie Carrera about the role philanthropy can play in resolving the region's housing crisis. false full 4 6e783e02-40b1-46ae-a55a-2e4c09e5f06e Travis Mack - From SeaBee to CEO Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:59:32 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/travis-mack-l1SEB3ET Travis Mack - From SeaBee to CEO Henry Dubroff 00:26:59 The Business Times gets a head start on Independence Day as we release our conversation with Travis Mack, a Navy veteran and CEO of Saalex, a leading contractor in defense and aerospace. Enjoy! The Business Times gets a head start on Independence Day as we release our conversation with Travis Mack, a Navy veteran and CEO of Saalex, a leading contractor in defense and aerospace. Enjoy! false full 3 4bbfbb57-a686-4148-aa95-37bbbcb9a2cf Gayle Beebe - Leadership in Turbulent Times Fri, 31 May 2024 15:17:30 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/gayle-beebe-leadership-in-turbulent-times-tCCblseG Gayle Beebe - Leadership in Turbulent Times Henry Dubroff 00:48:56 Gayle Beebe is beginning his 18th year as president of Westmont College in Montecito California. He is a well-known author on the subject of leadership and he's brought experts including Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Brooks, the late Daniel Kahneman and others to campus for his annual forums and lectures. His new book, "The Crucibles that Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Issues of Leadership" explores the external and internal challenges that leaders can face. In Episode 2, host Henry Dubroff visits with Beebe on the current crisis in academia, on developing ways to foster constructive conversations on controversial issues and his vision for the future of Westmont. Their discussion is framed by his new book and his personal experiences in surviving the deadly Montecito debris flows and leading the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic. Gayle Beebe is beginning his 18th year as president of Westmont College in Montecito California. He is a well-known author on the subject of leadership and he's brought experts including Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Brooks, the late Daniel Kahneman and others to campus for his annual forums and lectures. His new book, "The Crucibles that Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Issues of Leadership" explores the external and internal challenges that leaders can face. In Episode 2, host Henry Dubroff visits with Beebe on the current crisis in academia, on developing ways to foster constructive conversations on controversial issues and his vision for the future of Westmont. Their discussion is framed by his new book and his personal experiences in surviving the deadly Montecito debris flows and leading the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic. false full 2 1f1a7863-7cbc-48ad-bec2-6a6d527b2b5b Vincent Stanley - Director of Philosophy at Patagonia Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:50:03 +0000 hdubroff@pacbiztimes.com (Henry Dubroff) https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/vince-stanley-co-author-ofthe-future-of-the-responsible-company-cGz88RP6 Vincent Stanley - Director of Philosophy at Patagonia Henry Dubroff 00:30:26 Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company," has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia’s long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company’s interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company’s Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. Listen to Vincent lay out the philosophy of Patagonia’s story and its evolution from conservation to environmental activism. Purchase "The Future of the Responsible Company" here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-future-of-the-responsible-company-paperback/BK235.html Purchase "The Responsible Company" here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-responsible-company-what-weve-learned-from-patagonias-first-forty-years-paperback-book/BK233.html?dwvar_BK233_color=000&cgid=books-stories#tile-12=&start=1&sz=36 Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company," has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia’s long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company’s interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company’s Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. Listen to Vincent lay out the philosophy of Patagonia’s story and its evolution from conservation to environmental activism. Purchase "The Future of the Responsible Company" here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-future-of-the-responsible-company-paperback/BK235.html Purchase "The Responsible Company" here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-responsible-company-what-weve-learned-from-patagonias-first-forty-years-paperback-book/BK233.html?dwvar_BK233_color=000&cgid=books-stories#tile-12=&start=1&sz=36 false full 1