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The Podlight

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The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senior reporter Joseph Geha, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.
Top 79.4% by pitch volume (Rank #39694 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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The cost of cutting SNAP: Families on the brink in Silicon Valley

Fri Nov 07 2025

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With federal SNAP benefits stalling, food insecurity is rising sharply across Silicon Valley. In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, to talk about the growing demand for food assistance, the human toll of federal funding cuts and what can be done to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.

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Top 79.4% by pitch volume (Rank #39694 of 50,000)
Average rating
5.0
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Reviews
1
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Episode count
109
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Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
23.4K

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United States
Language
English
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Latest episode date
Fri Nov 07 2025

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What is The Podlight about?

The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senior reporter Joseph Geha, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.

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