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Ken Leighton

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Behind the San Diego Democrats' vote against Measure A

Although Francine Busby did want to answer direct questions for the article, after the fact she states via email: "My vote on the Democratic Central Committee as it has for 14 years represents only my positions....I only speak and vote for myself." Which may be. Too bad she didn't want to answer questions about it. Keeping silent always raises questions. Like why would Kristin Gaspar and Darrell Issa recently duck out on requests for KPBS radio interviews when their challengers all agreed to participate. If you have nothing to hide, then... you have nothing to hide!
— February 21, 2020 1:31 p.m.

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After 4 years afternoon host Brett Winterble leaves 760 AM for Charlotte. He will be replaced next week by Miles Himmell until the station officially transfers ownership. Miles is not giving up his fulltime job as media person for county supervisor Jim Desmond.
— February 14, 2020 5:49 p.m.

Not wanted in Oceanside – more palm trees

Make that "due to" public safety
— February 12, 2020 4:08 p.m.

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Some have asked where we got that photo of Coe. It is from www.facebook.com/coe.lewis. That is a shot from a video she posted on her own website January 27.
— January 29, 2020 10:33 a.m.

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Dana DiDonato's entire quote, continued. She is not happy I did use her entire quote. Here is the rest....Part 2. It wouldn't all fit in one "Post a Comment" space. She says I was wasting her time because I did not use more of her quote. Sorry Dana. Jayson said something extremely scary to me in the last year. He looked at me and in all seriousness said, "I'm going to die with you." The even more bizarre thing is that it seemed like a normal statement he would make and didn't really alarm me. Jayson joined me on the radio 8 years into the stint at my last radio station in NY and we knew we had something special. We decided our next move would be together, which brought us across the country to San Diego. We are all in for the future, at this point we are family and life (along with hosting a morning show!) is just better together. We both have such a heart for San Diego. The connections we have made here are so important to us. We could not love our family of listeners more. As a parent, I have been so impressed with San Diego Unified schools and the wonderful teachers that have impacted and nurtured my 3 daughters. Jayson and I are both extremely passionate about helping members of our city's Homeless Community transition off the street through partnerships with local non-profits who are making an impact for unsheltered San Diegans. We are also, especially Jayson due to his own story, passionate about being a source of encouragement, love, and hope to San Diego's LGBTQ youth. And it's San Diego!! Who could resist falling in love with this city!? Staying in San Diego is of course something we would be open to if the right opportunity for us is presented. If there is someone reading this thinking about pursuing a career in radio, I would say that I understand the intrigue and the desire. It is as much fun as it sounds. It's a vibrant business that requires self-motivation, passion, and boldness. If you have the drive to pursue it, send emails, apply for positions, don't take one (or even 2) "no"s for an answer. Show those with decision making power why they should take a chance on you. Give the pursuit your best. I would also say that whether it's radio or another career, never believe the lie that your value, identity, self-worth come from that job you do. Jobs come and go, career paths can change. If you know yourself, that your life is has purpose, that you are of infinite value by the One who created you, you'll live a life of joy with the dream job, or without the dream job. That being said, "Here's to the dream job and all that's ahead!!"
— January 28, 2020 3:36 p.m.

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Dana DiDonato is unhappy I did not use her entire quote in the article. Just so there are hard feelings, here is your entire quote. Part 1 Radio's the best. We will both forever and always be champions for this medium that is just so personal. It's such a privilege to be part of someone's morning experience in real time. To be let in, to talk about something that's on all of our minds, to laugh together, to cry over tragedy, to relate, to be vulnerable, to share stories through the radio every morning offers a special means of connection. In a world where so many people suffer from anxiety, depression, and loneliness, our hope is that we brightened the morning experience for San Diegans who included us while they were stuck in traffic on The 5, hustling to get the kids to school on time, or on the way to the gym. However you spent time with us, whether it was 5 minutes or an hour, thank you. We always have and continue to appreciate the bold direction the managers at ALT took the station when they handed us the keys to Morning Drive. No other station in the country has a morning show in the Alternative Format that looks or sounds the way we do, a female lead and an openly gay male. It was a progressive move, even in 2020. More than those categorical boxes, one thing they always encouraged was that we both be our authentic selves, and that is what made it a pleasure to do. Every. Single. Day. Jayson and I have been reflecting on the last 3 years and how much we laughed here in San Diego. We hope people laughed along with us.
— January 28, 2020 3:32 p.m.

North County Women's March "was not anti-Trump"

Scott McCarthy- Not sure how reporting that there was Trump hate speech means that I'm biased. There is a video of that day's event where you can see where the leader on mic leads a flash mob-style dance routine and yells out that the President is a rapist. You can see it here. https://www.facebook.com/pg/North-County-San-Dieg… There is a life reality that says if you dish it out, you have to take it. If these women said it in public and in front of a camera, then it is OK that I report that they did. Do you understand that Scott? I am not here to say if what they said was valid or not. I simply reported that they said it....and that this kind of speech was cause for the police to think they needed to be there. I don't think by reporting it means I am biased for Trump. Absolutely not. I am sorry if my choice of words hurt your feelings. Speaking only for myself: Get over it Scott.
— January 22, 2020 8:46 p.m.

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Ken Leighton

Behind the San Diego Democrats' vote against Measure A

Look at the San Diego radio casualty list

Not wanted in Oceanside – more palm trees

Not wanted in Oceanside – more palm trees

Not wanted in Oceanside – more palm trees

Not wanted in Oceanside – more palm trees

Look at the San Diego radio casualty list

Look at the San Diego radio casualty list

Look at the San Diego radio casualty list

North County Women's March "was not anti-Trump"

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