Laguna Talks is Billy's hour in-depth interview with the opinion leaders, politicians, business people, artists and all manner of interesting people who make up the diverse and vibrant city of Laguna.
Latest episodes
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56 min
School Board Candidates Dee Perry and Liz Bates
Incumbent School Board member Dee Perry and newcomer Liz Bates describe why they are running and are the best candidates to serve the community.
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Laguna Open Volleyball
We spoke with veteran beach volleyball players Mark Dawson and Brian Lewis about their love of the sport, Laguna's impact, and the upcoming Laguna Beach Open professional tournamen…
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Laguna Talks with Artist Jorg Dubin
We discuss the upcoming "Art Matters" event at the Rivian Theater on Wednesday, September 9, and Jorg's debut documentary "Globalschism."
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VIC Skimboard Contest
We talk with Victoria skimboard founder Charles "Tex" Haines, Garth "The Worm" Wyckoff, and Amber "The Rabbit" Torrealba about the upcoming 49th annual competiton and the history o…
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52 min
Developer and Arts Patron Sam Goldstein
Laguna talks with longtime resident Sam Goldstein about his early career as a jazz drummer, and his later transition to Laguna arts supporter who started the bed tax to benefit our…
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23 min
Ice Cube Calls into KXFM
Hip-hop legend and filmmaker Ice Cube calls in to announce the highly anticipated fourth Friday movie and his groundbreaking "Every Day's Friday" celebration event. From NWA to Hol…
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60 min
Laguna Talks with LB School Board Member Howard Hills
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60 min
Laguna Talks to FUEL about turmoil at the School Board
Fuel (Families United for Education in Laguna) Board Members Newth Morris amd Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal unpack the firing of School Superinendent Jason Glass and turmoil at the Board.
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Laguna Talks 3/24/26
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Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff
Join host Billy Fried for an in-depth conversation with Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as he discusses the city's financial challenges, innovative solutions like becoming a ch…
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Laguna Beach Mayor, Mark Orgill
Mayor Mark Orgil joins host Billy Fried to discuss Laguna Beach's strategic priorities for 2026, including the potential transition to a charter city, revenue challenges with flat…
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Billy Rants About KXFM's New Location
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City Council Member Sue Kempf
City Councilwoman Sue Kempf joins host Billy Fried for an in-depth discussion about Laguna Beach's current projects and future priorities. From the exciting promenade construction…
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Newth Morris
On this episode I speak with Newth Morris, Laguna resident, Entrepreneur, Venture Capatilist and family man. Newth is a passionate advocate for education reform in Laguna through t…
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Lindsay Spindle from the Samueli Foundation
Lindsay Spindle is the Board Director and President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies, which gifted $11 million this year to over 100 Orange County mom-profit. Lindsay talks abo…
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Katrina Foley & Matt Costa
Laguna Talks open with our monthy check in with 5th District County Supervisor Katrina Foley, followed by musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Costa, talking about the…
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Outdoor Spaces CEO Jiake Liu
Jiake is an entrepreneur who founded Outer Furniture in 2019 to create a new brand in outdoor living spaces. He shares his origin story as an immigrant growing up in Alabama who mo…
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29 min
Katrina's Korner
Our monthly convo and update with Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, on what the County is doing to improve the quality of life for its residents.
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59 min
Katrina's Korner + Sound Spectrum
County Supervisor Katrina Foley gives her monthly update on County news and improvements, followed by new Sound Spectrum owner James Wilcox talking about the reopening of our iconi…
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Billy's One Man Rant
Host Billy spends the hour talking City news and developments