n the first segment, she’s a community organizer, whose passion is to serve our community’s most vulnerable.Meet Donna Waldman, Director and Co-founder of the Jewish Community Free Clinic in Santa Rosa.Her clinic operates 25 hours a week, an

Let's Talk Petaluma

Feb 28th, 2020 59m 50s

Affordable Housing – a hot topic issue here in Petaluma. But can you define it?In the first segment, Ali Gaylord, Regional Director of MidPen Housing, says she can, and offers some number crunching to explain why her Foster City non-profit cho

Frontlines

Feb 14th, 2020 59m 50s

In the first segment, she has worked for some of the most prestigious media agencies, including television, newspaper, and electronic news.Now News Editor for the Petaluma Argus-Courier, hear from Kathryn Palmer, who has a passion for both cop

Without Diversity There is No Unity

Jan 31st, 2020 59m 50s

Did you know that out of the approximately 1,132 community colleges in the United States, Santa Rosa Junior College was named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics?”Did you know that this junior college has initiated a n

Blazing Trails

Jan 16th, 2020 59m 50s

In the first segment, no job is too great, too abstract or out of reach for Elece Hempel. In fact, the more challenging, the better. From operating her own kiln to raise money for a cause, to working one on one with those in need. Is there anyt

Hindsight is Always 2020

Jan 2nd, 2020 59m 50s

This week on KPCA’s Talking with Rabbi Ted, Recording Artist Jim Stern takes the mic for a special show, “Hindsight is Always 2020.”In the first segment, Jim starts out the new year on a high note with CEO of Second Octave Entertainment, Morty

Missions & Milestones

Dec 20th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, it’s not quite a year old, and yet this grass roots team, spearheaded by 17 women, has made an indelible mark on its advocacy for inclusivity, diversity and equity in our community. Two representatives from TIDE, Sarah Sei

Mythology, Music & Cacao

Dec 6th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first half hour, meet Kayleen Asbo.She holds four advanced degrees in mythology, psychology and music. She is a professor, lecturer, pianist and composer, who applies music, art and literature to illuminate and inspire.Find out why th

Picture This

Nov 21st, 2019 59m 50s

He almost died, not once, but twice—both times, not only finding the strength to recover, but recognizing his purpose, and moving forward.Meet Stephan Weiss, father, husband, physician, psychotherapist, poet, and now photographer—on a mystical

Creativity and Spirituality

Nov 7th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, hear from writer, editor and photographer, Michael Shapiro, who talks about his latest book, The Creative Spark, and his extraordinary interviews with more than 30 celebrities⁠—among them, Smokey Robinson, Lucinda Williams

Two Paths – One Destiny

Oct 24th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first half hour, meet Justin Mori. He’s a former student of Petaluma High School and recently appointed Principal.He returns to his roots with a strong background in education and administration. Hear why this Alum returned home to his

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Oct 10th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, meet Alvin Hirshen, Petaluma resident and author of newly released memoir, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man.From waiting tables in the Catskills (to pay for schooling), to becoming a Civil Rights and Anti-Poverty

Building Bridges by Thinking Outside the Box

Sep 26th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, raised in Durban, South Africa, meet Rabbi Mordecai Miller, who talks about breaking barriers and a spiritual journey that brought him back to the United States, where he now serves Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa.Hea

True Grit & The Art of Storytelling

Sep 12th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, meet painter and social activist, Carole Barlas. She’s a former dental hygienist, Professor of adult education and diversity trainer/consultant; served on the Petaluma on City Council, Petaluma Health Care District Board o

Two Independent Voices Serving Petaluma

Aug 29th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, he’s a lawyer and City Councilman, who has called Petaluma home for nearly 30 years.Meet Dave King⁠—a plain talker and straight shooter, who doesn’t hold back when it comes to standing up and speaking up for the communit

Meet the Conductors

Aug 15th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, meet Dennis Pocekay⁠—retired medical practitioner, educator and community activist.This former City Council candidate pulls no punches when it comes to politics. Despite losing the race, he still commands attention promot

Talking Green and Tackling Transparency

Aug 1st, 2019 59m 50s

Rabbi Ted is back from vacation with a live broadcast featuring two well-known Petalumans. In the first half hour, he’s a Real Estate Agent, business manager, and founder of Petaluma-based golf management firm, CourseCo, where he leads a multi

Serendipity and The Pride of Petaluma

Jul 18th, 2019 59m 50s

After a break for Independence Day, Talking with Rabbi Ted is back with a brand new episode presented by special guest host Jim Stern, longtime recording engineer and member of B'nai Israel Jewish Center.Guest Host, Stern, a recording artist,

Devotion to Excellence

Jun 20th, 2019 59m 50s

In Rabbi Ted’s first segment, meet Peggy Sebera⁠—artist, group facilitator, participant in Women Eradicating Racism, and committee member of the Petaluma Community Relation Councils. Her motto? Find purpose, and prevail.In the second half hour

Two Minds, One Mission⁠—In Defense of Planet Earth

Jun 6th, 2019 59m 50s

In the first segment, hear from David Perry, son of William J. Perry, the 19th U.S. Secretary of Defense. Like father like son, David talks about the founding of the William J. Perry Project, and why he carries on his father’s war against nucle

Progress & the Power of Positive Thinking

May 23rd, 2019 59m 50s

When it comes to tackling issues like equal access to health care, nutrition, clean water, shelter, education, clean energy, economic opportunities and employment, hear from two savvy city leaders who weigh in on Petaluma’s plan for a sustainab

Healing Power — Our Planet, Our Health

May 9th, 2019 59m 50s

Some cry foul when it comes to cows, but Petaluma’s Straus Family Creamery has a sustainable secret. Hear from its Founder and CEO, Albert Straus, about how his family-run farm has profited from going Green. He’s been honored for finding creati

Without Hope We Have No Future

Apr 25th, 2019 59m 49s

Hear from the man who co-authored Menachem Begin and the Israel-Egypt Peace Process, which examines the former Israeli Prime Minister’s battles with ideology and political realism in his desire to reach peace with Egypt in 1979.Dr. Ziv Rubinov

Media Frenzy – Why the Hype?

Apr 11th, 2019 59m 46s

Celebrate the first anniversary of Rabbi Ted Feldman's biweekly radio show with the Rabbi and his guests. His first guest, Erica Stuart, former 60 Minutes news reporter, talks about why she believes the fourth estate is under attack.Then, hea

Struggle to Survive

Mar 28th, 2019 59m 49s

In the first half hour, Rav Yosef Garcia of Mesa, Arizona, co-founder of The Association of Crypto-Jews of The Americas, talks about how he grew up believing he was of one faith until a long-held family secret was finally disclosed. This former