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Cloudcast Media presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, the show has amplified the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, bringing good things to San Diego for over 60 years. "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media.
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- 2 days ago21 min
Dr. Ty Blanche Cares for Farm Animals at Alpine Acres Sanctuary
Dr. Ty Blanche, a veterinarian serving Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses the specialized demands of farm animal medicine and how changing expectations are raising the standard of care for livestock treated as pets. She describes routine and emergency care, the challenges of treating animals that need extra restraint, and the difficulty of finding advanced care for large animals across the San Diego region.Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago36 min
Alpine Acres Academy Teaches Animal Care and Responsible Ownership
Suzy Novak, certified equine therapy practitioner and leader of Alpine Acres Academy at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms, discusses how practical animal-care education can prepare students and prospective owners for the lifelong responsibilities of caring for animals. Through field trips, career exploration, "Keeper for the Day," and equine first-aid training, she explains how hands-on learning can help San Diego students and prospective owners build skills, make informed choices, and prevent avoidable animal neglectListen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago36 min
Why Sanctuary Animals Need More Than Standard Feed
Kathy Nicholson, owner of "Your Pet Shopper," discusses sourcing and delivering specialized feed for Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm’s more than 200 animals across 32 species. She explains how she matches feed to animals’ dietary needs, finds hard-to-source products, and manages rising costs while supporting the sanctuary’s animal care in San Diego. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago38 min
Alpine Acres and the Human-Animal Bond
Linda Kourtis, a volunteer at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms, discusses how caring for animals can build connection and support well-being. Drawing on her 31 years at the San Diego Regional Center, she reflects on equine therapy, school visits, the sanctuary’s developing therapy work, and why volunteers matter to animal care and community access in San Diego Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago31 min
Animal Rescue Beyond Cats and Dogs: How Alpine Acres Gives Rescued Geese a Safe Home
Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago34 min
Inside the Daily Care at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms
Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago37 min
How Alpine Acres Connects Animal Rescue and Education
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses how the sanctuary in Alpine gives San Diego children and families opportunities to connect with nature through rescued animals, hands-on learning, and a pesticide-free regenerative garden. She also describes the farm’s new academy, daily requests to take in animals, and how education and limited space shape its rescue work, as well as its scholarship program in Africa that feeds and educates children. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
- 2 days ago37 min
Alpine Acres Rescues Animals and Connects Families With Nature
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses the daily work of caring for nearly 200 rescued animals and connecting children and families with nature on the farm’s 20 acres in Alpine. She shares how the new Alpine Acres Academy, animal rescue partnerships, regenerative growing practices, and animal stories help advance education and animal welfare in the San Diego community.Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
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About Spotlight on the Community
Cloudcast Media presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, the show has amplified the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, bringing good things to San Diego for over 60 years. "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media.
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