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What's the Plan?

What's the Plan?

By whatstheplanmonterey.com

What's the Plan is a weekly discussion with the government and business leaders of Monterey County, CA.

The show highlights the constant struggle to balance growth, industry and livability issues. Additionally, we cover events, entreprenuers, history and all of the things that make Monterey County Great!

A show to help people understand where we've been, what we're doing now and where we're going.... What's the Plan?
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Episode 176 - Dan's days as a Music Promoter and script writer

What's the Plan?Oct 28, 2023

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Episode 180 - Palma football and Peninsula News with Mark, Dan and Paul

Episode 180 - Palma football and Peninsula News with Mark, Dan and Paul

Palma football, and Penninsula news with Paul, Mark and Dan

Nov 25, 202339:33
Episode 179 - PG Zoom Comments Back!

Episode 179 - PG Zoom Comments Back!

NEW UPLOAD!!! Dan Mark and Paul discuss this week in Monterey County!

Nov 19, 202356:56
Episode 178 - Adam Schiff, Hwy 68 Traffic Circles and the ATC

Episode 178 - Adam Schiff, Hwy 68 Traffic Circles and the ATC

As always, Paul, Mark and Dan bring their take on the local news. This week it's Hwy 68 Traffic Circles and the ATC - with a little state and National news mixed in with some Schiff talk.

Nov 11, 202338:19
Episode 177 - Carmel HS Lights, Western Flyer and Rent Control

Episode 177 - Carmel HS Lights, Western Flyer and Rent Control

Paul, Mark and Dan talk about Carmel High field Lights, the rental registry, P.G. spending sales tax raises on employee raises and much more.

Nov 05, 202347:25
Episode 176 - Dan's days as a Music Promoter and script writer

Episode 176 - Dan's days as a Music Promoter and script writer

In this episode, we take break from local news and discuss Dan's extensive history as a music promotor and script writer of the Bo Derek movie 'Horror 101'


You can watch Horror 101 free at:

https://tubitv.com/movies/100006371/horror-101

Oct 28, 202349:17
Episode 175 - Pro-Hamas Events, PG Housing and Marina

Episode 175 - Pro-Hamas Events, PG Housing and Marina

In this week's episode, Dan, Mark and Paul discuss:

  • Racist and Pro-Hamas Events Around the County
  • Pacific Grove Housing Policies
  • Old Fort Ord and Marina Developments
  • NPS and DLI Future in Monterey
Oct 21, 202301:01:17
Episode 174 - Cal-Am takeover, PG NOAA Building,

Episode 174 - Cal-Am takeover, PG NOAA Building,

In this episode of "What's the Plan Monterey County," your hosts Paul Weyant, Mark Carbonaro, and Dan Miller delve into a diverse range of crucial topics affecting the Monterey County community.


First up, the Monterey Peninsula Water District's takeover of Cal-Am. We try to unpack the intricacies of the takeover, exploring its potential impact.


Additionally, we discuss the ongoing Monterey Airport expansion project, the housing proposal at the Pacific Grove NOAA building site, Del Rey Oaks Housing, and lastly, the episode covers the contentious issue of the severance payout of the Carmel School District Superintendent.


Tune in each week for an engaging and informative discussion on these pressing matters, as "What's the Plan Monterey County" keeps you informed about the latest developments in your community. New episodes every Saturday at 1030 AM!

Oct 14, 202352:15
Episode 173 - Salinas City Manager, PG Planning and M&S closing

Episode 173 - Salinas City Manager, PG Planning and M&S closing

In this episode we discuss the recent Salinas City Manager change, a housing report Pacific Grove Planning Dept commissioned, M&S Building Supply closing and much more.

Oct 07, 202358:25
Episode 172 - DeSantis Revolt

Episode 172 - DeSantis Revolt

Mark, Dan and Paul discuss the Salinas City Council condemnation of a DeSantis Fundraiser, Diane Feinstein's Replacement, the plan for 84 houses at the PG NOAA building and much more.

Oct 02, 202343:59
Episode 171

Episode 171

Dan, Paul and Mark talk about the Airport, PG Hotel Construction and other news.

Sep 24, 202301:00:46
Episode 170 - Dan and Mark

Episode 170 - Dan and Mark

Dan, Mark and Paul discuss news from around Monterey County during the past week. Water district eminent domain, homeless hotel in Marina, PG DEI and car/bike accident in Salinas.

Sep 17, 202351:53
Episode 169 - WTP Reboot (Podcast only)

Episode 169 - WTP Reboot (Podcast only)

WTP in now available as a podcast, only.


This is the first episode and we explore this week's Monterey County issues: The Monterey housing registry, PG Hotels, a proposed Bar inPG and various other topics...

Sep 13, 202333:07
Episode - 168 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 168 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

On the final WTP, Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the PG DEI committee and their anti-First Amendment actions, Car Week impacts on the peninsula and condo development in America's Last Hometown

Aug 19, 202329:29
Episode - 167 - [Dan Miller]

Episode - 167 - [Dan Miller]

Paul, Dan & Mark talk PG settlement for bum legal advice

Aug 12, 202329:29
Episode - 166 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 166 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Discussion of the Pacific Grove City Council voting to terminate the city manager effective 06 28 23

Jul 29, 202329:30
Episode - 165 - [Mark Carbonaro & Dan Miller]

Episode - 165 - [Mark Carbonaro & Dan Miller]

Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the latest PG news: Developer makes bid for city parking lot and water credits, big burned up mansion gets demo permit, wooden pool ladder keeps PG kids from getting electrocuted etc etc etc

Jul 22, 202329:13
Episode - 164 - [Wendy Root Askew]

Episode - 164 - [Wendy Root Askew]

Paul chats all things District 4 with Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew

Jul 15, 202329:30
Episode - 163 - [Kevin Phillips]

Episode - 163 - [Kevin Phillips]

Restauranteur Kevin Phillips joins Paul to discuss the hospitality business on the Monterey Peninsula

Jul 08, 202327:30
Episode - 162 [Dan Miller]

Episode - 162 [Dan Miller]

Dan Miller and Mark Carbonaro join Paul to discuss Monterey adding housing to the Del Monte Center parking lots? DEI stuff in PG, what about that giant vacant restaurant space on Fisherman's Wharf? Will anything ever happen with it? All that and more...

Jul 01, 202329:29
Episode - 161 - [Kevin Dayton]

Episode - 161 - [Kevin Dayton]

Salinas public policy advocate Kevin Dayton joins us to discuss water, housing and taxes.

Jun 24, 202329:29
Episode 160 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Episode 160 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

This week Paul and guests discuss the fate of the LaPorte mansion following the devastating recent fire. Conflict of interest allegations beset a Salinas city councilmember, save the Pat Hathaway home from redevelopment? All that and more on this week's edition of "What's the Plan?"

Jun 17, 202329:30
Episode - 159 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 159 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Grab bag! Paul and Mark have a wide ranging conversation that includes the little house with the chapel in PG, housing requirements, local plane crashes and parklets moving and sidewalks shrinking

Jun 10, 202329:29
Episode - 158 - [Dan Miller]

Episode - 158 - [Dan Miller]

Paul and Dan discuss the proposed Monterey Rental Registry and the latest Pacific Grove news

Jun 03, 202329:29
Episode - 157 - [CA State Senator John Laird]

Episode - 157 - [CA State Senator John Laird]

This week Paul talks with State Senator John Laird in a wide-ranging conversation about water, housing and other issues in California

May 27, 202329:30
Episode - 156 [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 156 [Mark Carbonaro]

State Senator John Laird announces he will help beleagured cities like Carmel-by-the-Sea fight the housing mandates imposed on them by the State of California.

May 20, 202329:30
Episode - 155 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 155 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

This week Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the big political news in Monterey County: 5th District supervisor Mary Adams announces she will not think a third term to the Board of Supes

May 13, 202329:29
Episode - 154 [David R Henderson]

Episode - 154 [David R Henderson]

This week Paul discusses the bank bailouts, rent control in Monterey, changes in mortgage laws and other issues of economic import with Dr. David R Henderson, retired professor of Economics (NPGS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University

May 06, 202329:48
Episode - 153 - [Dan Miller, PG]

Episode - 153 - [Dan Miller, PG]

Pacific Grove resident and former columnist with the PG Press Dan Miller joins the show to talk about all things PG - Fun stuff!

Apr 29, 202329:30
Episode - 152 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 152 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Paul & Mark discuss local news including the possibility that locals may soon have more water they can use to expand their homes.

Apr 22, 202329:30
Episode - 151 [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 151 [Mark Carbonaro]

Paul and Mark discuss the potential Cal AM eminent domain case and the out of court settlement between the City of Pacific Grove and former PG police officer Michael Gonzalez

Apr 16, 202329:30
Episode - 150 [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 150 [Mark Carbonaro]

This week Paul and Mark discuss the water district offer to buy the Cal Am water system

Apr 08, 202329:30
Episode - 149 - [Kevin Phillips]

Episode - 149 - [Kevin Phillips]

Paul talks with restauranteur Kevin Phillips about the local restaurant industry and how the winter weather has impacted those businesses

Apr 01, 202329:29
Episode - 148 - [Dan Miller, PG commentator]

Episode - 148 - [Dan Miller, PG commentator]

Former PG Press columnist and city councilmember Dan Miller joins the show to discuss all things PG

Mar 25, 202329:29
Episode - 147 - [MPC president Dr. Mark Zacovic

Episode - 147 - [MPC president Dr. Mark Zacovic

This week Paul visits with interim president of Monterey Peninsula College, Dr. Marc Zacovic

Mar 18, 202329:48
Episode - 146 - [Wendy Root Askew]

Episode - 146 - [Wendy Root Askew]

Monterey County 4th district supervisor Wendy Root Askew joins Paul for their monthly chat

Mar 11, 202329:30
Episode - 145 - [Salinas councilmember Steve McShane]

Episode - 145 - [Salinas councilmember Steve McShane]

This week Paul discusses all things Salinas with city councilman Steve McShane.  McShane represents District 3 which includes Old Town and south Salinas.  He is also CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce.  In this wide-ranging discussion Paul and Steve explore developments in Salinas that enhance the growth and economy of the region.

Mar 04, 202328:56
Episode - 144 - [Dirrick Williams, CEO BLAAC]
Feb 27, 202327:59
Episode - 143 - [Mitch Sawhney - Whiskey Club]

Episode - 143 - [Mitch Sawhney - Whiskey Club]

This week Paul talks with Mitch Sawhney owner of The Whiskey Club in downtown Monterey about whiskey and spirits.

Feb 18, 202329:28
Episode - 142 - {Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew]

Episode - 142 - {Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew]

This week Paul has his monthly visit with District 4 supervisor Wendy Root Askew.   They discuss flood control issues in the county, affordable housing and  resident services developing in the East Garrison community of Marina. 

Feb 11, 202329:30
Episode - 141 - [Pebble Beach historian Neal Hotelling]

Episode - 141 - [Pebble Beach historian Neal Hotelling]

Paul talks with noted historian and author Neal Hotelling about the history of the AT&T Pro-AM at Pebble Beach going all the way back to the days of its beginnings by founder Bing Crosby

Feb 04, 202329:29
Episode - 140 - [Dann Cianca - KION-TV meteorologist]

Episode - 140 - [Dann Cianca - KION-TV meteorologist]

On this episode Paul has a fascinating conversation about the weather with KION-TV's award-winning meteorologist Dann Cianca.  Listen in to learn all about the weather patterns in our Monterey Bay Area and Salinas Valley. 

Jan 28, 202329:30
Episode - 139 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 139 - [Mark Carbonaro]

Paul and Mark discuss storm recovery efforts and local politics

Jan 21, 202329:31
Episode - 138 - [David R Henderson]

Episode - 138 - [David R Henderson]

This week a  best of show with noted economist, author and professor emeritus (US Naval Postgraduate School) David R. Henderson discussing economics and how to look at the world through the lens of an economist

Jan 14, 202329:29
Episode - 137 - [Jeremy Talcott]

Episode - 137 - [Jeremy Talcott]

Paul's guest Jeremy Talcott works with the Pacific Legal Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting private property rights through advocacy, education and litigation. 

Jan 07, 202329:29
Episode - 136 - [Dan Miller, PG Press, 2-of-2]

Episode - 136 - [Dan Miller, PG Press, 2-of-2]

Dan Miller of the Pacific Grove Press makes his last appearance on the show as a representative of the PG Press newspaper.  The paper is changing hands and will have a new owner as of January 1, 2023.   On this episode, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss more local issues, PG, Monterey, Salinas. 

Dec 31, 202229:28
Episode - 135 - [Dan Miller, PG Press 1-of-2]

Episode - 135 - [Dan Miller, PG Press 1-of-2]

On this episode, Paul and Dan discuss all matters PG and the Monterey Peninsula.  Good current events discussion on local issues. 

Dec 24, 202229:30
Episode - 134 - [Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew]

Episode - 134 - [Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew]

This week Paul talks with District 4 supervisor Askew about planning and land use issues in Monterey County

Dec 17, 202229:27
Episode - 133 - [Satish Rishi - Habitat for Humanity]

Episode - 133 - [Satish Rishi - Habitat for Humanity]

On this episode Paul and his guest Satish Rishi (executive director of Habitat for Humanity) discuss efforts to provide more affordable housing options for local senior citizens through a new program designed to ease the building of ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) adjacent to single-family homes. 

Dec 10, 202229:29
Episode - 132 - [Steve McShane]

Episode - 132 - [Steve McShane]

This week Paul talks with Salinas city council member Steve McShane.  Paul and Steve discuss downtown revitalization and other economic issues in Monterey County's largest city. 

Dec 03, 202229:29
Episode - 131 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Episode - 131 - [Dan Miller & Mark Carbonaro]

Paul, Dan & Mark discuss all things  PG - fun stuff!

Nov 26, 202229:27