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Still Talkin’ Radio: Government Waste, Media Influence & Investigative Journalism
From questions about taxpayer spending and a controversial California daycare facility to media influence and stories the hosts believe deserve greater scrutiny, this episode of Jared Basso’s Still Talkin’ Radio covers a lot of ground. Jared Basso and Dave Stall are joined by investigative reporter Amy Reichert, whose Reichert Report focuses on government accountability, California politics, and stories she says aren’t receiving enough attention from mainstream media. Amy discusses her reporting surrounding journalist Nick Shirley and allegations involving taxpayer-funded programs, along with a San Diego learning center that she says remained listed by the state as licensed and operational despite conditions she documented at the property. She also reports on activity at La Jolla Cove over Labor Day weekend that she describes as an unauthorized street fair. The conversation then shifts to San Diego Unified’s move back toward physical textbooks and handwritten schoolwork, followed by questions about sponsorship, speakers, and outside influence surrounding 9/11 memorial events. The episode takes a darker turn with discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case, as Jared, Dave, and Amy examine reported details surrounding the deaths of her three children and theories about the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The hosts also discuss historical controversies surrounding Margaret Sanger, eugenics, and how that history continues to influence today’s abortion debate. These are complicated and often disputed subjects, and the conversation reflects the hosts’ and guests’ perspectives rather than settling those debates. Listen to the full episode for Amy Reichert’s latest reporting and a wide-ranging discussion about government accountability, journalism, education, media influence, politics, and the difficult stories that keep Still Talkin’ Radio talking. STILL TALKIN RADIO 09/06/26
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9 set 2026
51:43
Racer Radio: Destruction Derby, Barona Drag Racing & Yamaha YZ250 Tribute Build
From a $600 Ford Explorer built for a destruction derby to a 1966 El Camino tearing down the drag strip and a deeply personal Yamaha YZ250 restoration, this episode of Checkers & Wreckers on Racer Radio is all about why racers build, compete, and keep coming back. Dave Stall and Brittany Sandoval kick things off with Sheldon Creed’s win at Darlington before Brittany gives an update on her newly acquired 1986 Porsche 944 project—including driving it in 90-degree heat without air conditioning just to get acquainted with her new ride. Garrett Hargis of Hargis 243 Racing joins the show to explain how he got into destruction derby racing with little more than a $600 Ford Explorer, some welded reinforcement, and a willingness to mix it up. Behind the fun is a more personal motivation: racing as a way to honor his late friend Nick Glenn. Then Robert Ratcliffe talks about more than 25 years of drag racing his carefully built 1966 Chevrolet El Camino at Barona Speedway and the camaraderie that makes grassroots motorsports special—you can be best friends with the racer in the other lane right up until you pull into the burnout box. In the second hour, Jean Turner Adams of Dirt Bike Magazine shares the story behind a year-and-a-half-long Yamaha YZ250 tribute build honoring her late brother. The project combines a vintage steel-frame Yamaha with modern KYB front suspension, but some of the most important pieces aren’t the newest ones. Rather than replace the original radiator, Jean spent three hours carefully straightening its fins because preserving that piece of the motorcycle mattered more than simply installing a new part. It’s a reminder that sometimes a project vehicle is about much more than horsepower, lap times, or making everything perfect. Listen to the full episode for destruction derby stories, drag racing, motocross, Brittany’s Porsche 944 project, technical build talk, and the personal stories that explain why racers become so attached to the machines they build. RACER RADIO 09/06/26
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9 set 2026
1:37:31
You Auto Know: 2026 Toyota 4Runner, Chevy Bolt RS, Buick Envista & Kia Sorento Hybrid
From crawling off-road trails to hunting for an EV charger at 9 PM, this episode of You Auto Know with Dave Stall covers four very different ways to get around in 2026. Dave is joined by guest co-host Kristen Barclay for real-world reviews of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD, Chevrolet Bolt RS, Buick Envista, and Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige—with plenty of straight talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what buyers should know before heading to the dealership. Dave starts with the Toyota 4Runner TRD, putting its legendary off-road reputation, durability, and resale value into perspective. Kristen then shares what it’s actually like living with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt RS, including using Tesla Superchargers, paying anywhere from $9 to $29 for charging, and experiencing the major improvement of 150kW DC fast charging. But her late-night charging experience also raises an issue that doesn’t show up on a specification sheet: how comfortable and safe drivers feel sitting at public charging stations after dark. The conversation moves to the 2026 Buick Envista, where Dave and Kristen debate Buick’s current identity and whether an attractive price around $26,000 makes the Envista compelling enough to stand out in a crowded market. Dave then gets behind the Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige, a three-row SUV that impressed him with thoughtful ergonomics, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and real-world fuel economy reaching an impressive 46–47 MPG. Listen to the full episode for Dave and Kristen’s complete driving impressions and buying advice. Whether you’re considering a serious off-roader, thinking about going electric, shopping for an affordable crossover, or looking for a fuel-efficient three-row family SUV, this episode gives you the kind of information that matters after the test drive is over and you actually have to live with the vehicle. YOU AUTO KNOW 09/06/26
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9 set 2026
49:42
San Diego Automotive Museum: Art Deco Gala, Lowriders, Hypercars & Rare Cars
From million-dollar hypercars and elegant Art Deco classics to lowriders and one of the most unusual Cadillac creations you’ll ever hear about, this episode of San Diego Automotive Museum Radio shows why the museum is about much more than cars sitting behind ropes. Dave Stall sits down with Monica, the museum’s Membership Director, for a look at upcoming events, rare vehicles, membership opportunities, and programs helping introduce the next generation to the automotive world. Coming up is the museum’s Art Deco Gala on September 26, transforming the museum into a celebration of spectacular automobiles from the 1920s and ’30s, including marques such as Duesenberg, Packard, and Cadillac. The museum is also preparing for its first Día de los Muertos celebration on October 10, featuring the Impalas lowrider community, along with a Cars and Coffee event expected to attract hundreds of vehicles. Dave and Monica also discuss the museum’s 2001 Corvette Z06 sweepstakes, annual memberships starting at $60, and the Podium Club, which offers special access to private automotive collections and other VIP experiences. The conversation also highlights the museum’s Ignite youth program, providing hands-on automotive education and helping young people discover career opportunities in the industry. Then there’s the museum’s extensive automotive library and one vehicle that nearly steals the show: the remarkable Matar Cadillac, a 1940s Cadillac and custom trailer combination featuring an astonishing collection of hand-built amenities and engineering solutions created for long-distance travel between Canada and Mexico. It’s the kind of automotive history you simply don’t encounter at an ordinary car show. Listen to the full episode for more on the museum’s upcoming events, memberships, youth programs, unusual vehicles, and hidden treasures. Then visit the San Diego Automotive Museum to see why it continues to be one of Southern California’s great destinations for anyone who loves automotive history and car culture. SD Auto Museum Show 09/06/26
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9 set 2026
48:02
YAK Radio: Adaptive Surfing World Champions, Stoke for Life & Oceanside Open
What happens when the thing that was supposed to hold you back actually makes you better? On this episode of Yak Radio, Dave Stall sits down with three remarkable adaptive athletes to talk about surfing, resilience, competition, and why the ocean may be the ultimate equalizer. Dave is joined by Ant (Michael Lewis), a two-time adaptive surfing world champion from Cape Town, South Africa, who began surfing at age five as physical therapy after a car accident, along with Charles “Chaka” Webb, founder of the Stoke for Life Foundation and a T7-8 paraplegic wave ski competitor. They discuss the U.S. Open of Adaptive Surfing at Oceanside Pier, the growing international adaptive surfing tour, and how advances in adaptive equipment are opening doors that once seemed impossible. They also explore how the sport embraced equal prize money for men and women early in its development. Some of the most powerful moments are personal. Ant remembers being seven years old and dreaming of becoming a world champion like surfing legend Shaun Tomson—then, four decades later, winning a world championship with Tomson watching from the beach. Chaka recalls Laird Hamilton describing one of his ocean paddles as one of the most inspiring things he had ever seen, an encounter that helped spark what eventually became the Stoke for Life Foundation. Perhaps the biggest lesson comes from Ant’s explanation of how his physical limitations actually made him a smarter surfer. Because he couldn’t simply paddle in a straight line, he had to become exceptionally good at reading currents, choosing waves, understanding positioning, and mastering timing. The ocean doesn’t care about your physical limitations—it rewards preparation, skill, determination, and the ability to adapt. Listen to the full episode for their incredible stories and details about the Oceanside adaptive surfing competition, including the Parade of Nations and an opportunity to see some extraordinary athletes compete on the water. YAK RADIO 09/06/26
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9 set 2026
48:35
Still Talking Radio: Trump, Tesla, Time Travel & California Politics
What if a 19th-century novel appeared to contain strange parallels to Donald Trump’s life and presidency? This episode of Jared Basso’s Still Talking Radio takes Jared Basso, Dave Stall, Amy Reichert, and producer Brendan from California politics and free-speech battles into Nikola Tesla, time-travel theories, and one seriously strange historical rabbit hole. Amy Reichert opens with her latest Reichert Report and firsthand account of the controversy surrounding California’s AB 2624, which critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Amy discusses concerns about how the law could affect investigative reporting involving certain organizations and individuals, along with her experience covering protests at the State Capitol. From there, the conversation moves through California politics, Spencer Pratt’s outspoken political commentary, and Dolly Parton, including the remarkable story behind her Imagination Library and its mission to provide books to young children. Then things get weird—in the best Still Talking Radio tradition. Jared dives into author Ingersoll Lockwood’s 19th-century Baron Trump books and the unusual similarities that have fueled internet theories involving Donald Trump, his son Barron, Nikola Tesla, and time travel. The crew also discusses Donald Trump’s uncle, John G. Trump, who examined Tesla’s papers after the inventor’s death, before Brendan introduces Tesla’s ideas about whether human thoughts might someday be captured or visualized. Dave brings some skepticism to the theories, while references to Back to the Future, modern brain-computer technology, lunar colonization, and military strategy keep the rabbit hole getting deeper. Listen to the full episode and decide for yourself: are the Trump, Tesla, and Lockwood connections simply a fascinating collection of coincidences, or enough to make you wonder what else might be hiding in history? STILL TALKIN RADIO 08/30/26
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7 set 2026
51:43
Racer Radio: Grassroots Racing, Porsche Club San Diego & RaceSaver Sprint Cars
This week on Racer Radio, Dave Stall, Brittany Sandoval, and Brandon combine grassroots motorsports, Porsche culture, and a surprisingly serious debate over Oreo flavors. The action starts with Dirt Dude reporting from Barona Speedway, including Chance Wade’s third IMCA Sport Compact main-event victory and Steven Looch earning a SoCal EcoWater-sponsored opportunity to compete at the Boone Super Nationals in Iowa. Dirt Dude also makes the case for volunteering at local tracks—a great way to stay involved in racing without owning a race car. Legendary motorsports announcer Scott Delosio joins the show to share how a $200 announcing job in 1988 unexpectedly launched a career spanning nearly four decades. His philosophy is simple: “If you say no, you are going to wonder.” Scott also discusses the arrival of IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars at seven West Coast tracks, potentially giving racers a more affordable route into sprint car competition without the enormous engine budgets associated with higher-level sprint cars. Then the show shifts from dirt tracks to Porsches as Michael Zurich, President of the Porsche Club of America San Diego Region, and his wife Stace join the conversation. With more than 3,200 members, the club offers everything from autocross and backcountry drives to dinners and mystery weekends, while emphasizing that Porsche ownership doesn’t have to be pretentious. Brittany recently made the move from Dwarf Car racing into a Porsche 944 and talks about discovering a community where a $25,000 Porsche can be just as welcome as a six-figure 911. And because this is Racer Radio, the crew somehow finds time for a blind Oreo taste test—including the very important question of whether Chicken & Waffles Oreos actually taste like chicken. Listen to the full episode for grassroots racing news, sprint cars, Porsche culture, autocross, volunteering, and the kind of unpredictable bench racing that makes Racer Radio Racer Radio. RACER RADIO 08/30/26
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7 set 2026
1:37:09
You Auto Know: Corolla Turns 60, Subaru Outback, Infiniti QX65 & Defender OCTA
From a $25,000 daily driver celebrating six decades on the road to a $170,000 off-road powerhouse with 626 horsepower, this episode of You Auto Know with Dave Stall covers just about every corner of the automotive world. Dave talks with Blake Williams from Toyota about the Corolla’s 60th anniversary and the limited-edition Corolla Hybrid, with only 2,500 units planned for the U.S. The conversation explores how the Corolla evolved from a simple family car into one of Toyota’s most recognizable nameplates, along with the growing Corolla family and why Dave’s longtime recommendation remains simple: “Just get a Corolla.” Kristen Barclay then takes on the redesigned Subaru Outback, including the controversial new styling. While longtime Subaru fans may need time to adjust to its boxier appearance, Kristen finds plenty to like underneath it, including symmetrical all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, 80.5 cubic feet of cargo space, an improved 12.1-inch infotainment system, and a 260-horsepower turbocharged engine in the Touring XT. Her advice? Don’t make up your mind from the pictures—go drive one. Brian Armstead follows with two dramatically different luxury SUVs. He’s unimpressed with the 2027 Infiniti QX65, questioning whether its performance and overall package justify the premium price. His reaction to the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA Black couldn’t be more different. With a 4.4-liter twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8 producing 626 horsepower and serious off-road capability, the roughly $170,000 Defender makes a much stronger impression. Dave also shares his hands-on experience with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner, rounding out an episode packed with new-car reviews, buying advice, performance, technology, and candid opinions about which vehicles deserve your money. Listen to the full episode for the complete reviews and find out which new vehicles impressed the crew—and which ones they’d leave sitting on the dealer lot. YouTube: @MrDaveStall Website: davestall.com YOU AUTO KNOW 08/30/26
S1 · E76
7 set 2026
50:46
Still Talkin’ Radio: Free Speech, California Politics & Bob Siegel
Free speech, California politics, school controversies, and the story behind more than two decades in talk radio all collide in this episode of Jared Basso’s Still Talkin’ Radio. Jared Basso and Dave Stall are joined by Amy Reichert for the latest Reichert Report, before the conversation shifts gears with longtime radio host Bob Siegel. Amy leads off with a discussion of California legislation she argues could have serious implications for investigative journalism and online speech. She also examines a controversy involving a Torrey Pines High School student who received detention after bringing a politically provocative sign to school. According to the student’s attorney, the situation later escalated into allegations involving searches on a school-issued Chromebook and a psychiatric hold—claims the student disputes and that have now become part of a broader legal fight. The conversation expands into political speech, California government, the First Amendment, and Amy’s plans to participate in a Sacramento rally. Later, Bob Siegel joins the show and takes listeners behind the microphone. Siegel explains how years of public speaking, debates, theater, evangelism, and appearances as a radio guest eventually led friends to sponsor his own program. The Bob Siegel Show has been on the air since 2005, and Siegel shares how his background in theater arts and theology shaped his conversational approach to radio. Listen to the full episode for a wide-ranging conversation about free speech, California politics, public schools, investigative journalism, talk radio, faith, and the experiences that shaped Bob Siegel’s broadcasting career. YouTube: @MrDaveStall Website: davestall.com STILL TALKIN RADIO 08/23/26
S1 · E75
26 ago 2026
51:42
Racer Radio: IndyCar, Barona Speedway & Figure-8 Racing
From IndyCar action and grassroots dirt racing to a figure-8 driver who just can’t seem to lose, this episode of Racer Radio with Dave Stall and Brittany Sandoval is packed with racing news, track talk, and plenty of the back-and-forth that makes the show fun. Dave and Brittany cover national motorsports while keeping the spotlight firmly on the racers, tracks, and fans who make Southern California’s racing community tick. The show kicks off with IndyCar discussion, including the race winner, Kyle Kirkwood, and a hard crash involving David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb. Fortunately, both drivers emerged safely, giving Dave and Brittany another reason to talk about just how far modern IndyCar safety has come. They also touch on NASCAR Truck Series racing, Lane Riggs, Frankie Muniz, and the never-ending Racer Radio debate over whether slot-car racing really counts as racing. Closer to home, the conversation turns to Barona Speedway and the upcoming Southern California racing schedule, including Modifieds, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, and Pony Stocks. Brittany also gets tempted by the return of Dwarf Cars to Perris Auto Speedway, while the crew discusses the future of racing at California Speedway and what the property’s sale could mean for motorsports in the region. The episode closes with figure-8 racer Jesse Gordon, who has put together an incredible undefeated run with six straight main-event victories. Gordon talks about staying out of trouble in one of racing’s most unpredictable disciplines, avoiding damage, and why his wide, intimidating race car has earned comparisons to the Batmobile. Listen to the full episode for IndyCar and NASCAR talk, Southern California racing updates, Barona and Perris Speedway news, figure-8 racing, and plenty of Dave and Brittany’s trademark bench racing. YouTube: @MrDaveStall Website: davestall.com RACER RADIO 08/23/26
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26 ago 2026
1:36:29
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