Laguna Talks

He’s the Pope of Trash and self-described “Filth Elder.” Meet filmmaker, screenwriter, author, stand-up comic, and visual artist John Waters. He spoke with us about life at 71, his latest book, and the long running Hairspray, which is now playing at the Laguna Playhouse.

Sridar received a transmission 8 years ago to start a transformational festival of yoga, Kirtan, and workshops as a path to spiritual discovery. Today BhaktiFest is thriving with 2 festivals a year and thousands of attendees from around the world at the Joshua Tree Retreat center. Here’s his story.

Although he’s leaving for Berkeley in July, Erwin came to UCI 10 years ago to build the law school. A First Amendment scholar, he is part of a group that is suing President Trump for violation of the Emoluments clause.

He’s taking on 16 term Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher for the 2018 midterm election. Meet Harley Rouda, Democrat from Laguna Beach, and a formidable challenger.

Meet Sridar, the founder of Bhakti and Shakti Fest, transformational yoga festivals in Joshua Tree, CA.

Larry is a past President of the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and an ardent supporter of our vibrant community. Listen to the issues that confront our town.

Dr. Deerheart founded The Heart Way, an organization that helps people who are transitioning into the next life through emotional, spiritual and loving support. This is her journey.

Meet domain broker Kate Buckley, who has already sold over $1 million this year in tiny url’s. She’s also an award-winning poet who is a finalist for Laguna’s first Poet Laureate.

She’s a high powered businesswoman who runs Laguna’s successful online newspaper Stu News Laguna, and also a singer who is releasing her 2nd CD. Meet Shaena Stabler.

Shaena is the publisher and co-owner of Stu New Laguna, Laguna’s only online newspaper. On the side she’s a singer / songwriter who just completed her 2nd album.

Marshall has been involved in most of the high profile, contentious projects in Laguna lately, including all the rooftop restaurants that are currently under fire. Here’s how Marshall navigates the system.

Ron “Ron I” Pringle is the lead singer for Laguna reggae legends World Anthem, and Cody is a serial entrepreneur. These besties bring wisdom, spirituality and irie to Laguna!

Meet Ivan Spiers, owner of Laguna’s Mozambique and Sky Loft, two of the most happening restaurants in town. Both feature live music nearly every night of the week, and both offer rooftop dining. Listen to Ivan’s extraordinary journey from Durban, South Africa to Laguna, via London, and his years in the music and apparel businesses.

On December 27 5 boys from Laguna High School drove to the home of an African American classmate and threw a watermelon at his door, followed by one of the boys allegedly spewing a racial epithet. Cathleen Falsani is the young man’s mother. This is her story of truth a reconciliation.

After 3 years of development, the Ranch Laguna Beach Resort just opened what might be the coolest boutique hotel on the plant, cut deep into the canyon, with golf, spa, restaurants and an amazing chill vibe. Listen to visionary Mark Christy and GM Kurt Bjorkman reveal the manifestation of a dream.

Paul has spent a lifetime in local, national, and international politics. He served as an aid to Presidential candidate Gary Hart, served two terms as mayor of Laguna, and traveled the Middle East, African and Asia as a member of the State Department. Here’s his thoughts on the recent Presidential election.

Measure KK is on the ballot this week, which would overturn a 2009 prohibition and allow for up top 2 dispensaries in town. In this lively round-table we hear from opponents and advocates of the Measure (including the sponsor) so you can decide.

Bob is running for his 2nd term. Listen in on how he thinks the 1st term went, and what he wants to do the second time around.

1st time candidate Judy Mancuso dropped by to tell us why she is running, and what she can do differently.

Laura is the first female Chief in Laguna Beach history. 18 months into the job she shares how she’s doing.