Best Piers Cross Podcasts (2024)

1
Piers Linney, Dame Siobhain McDonagh, Dr Charlotte Proudman & Sir Ashley Fox 52:40

3h ago52:40

52:40

Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by entrepreneur and investor (and former Dragon) Piers Linney, Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, human rights barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman and Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox.By LBC

1
Chronic Burnout & Leadership | 5 Reasons Why We Burnout | Piers Cross 11:11

3h ago11:11

11:11

Leaders and Burnout. What are the symptoms of burnout? In my 20s, I had a breakdown and burnt out. I was working in London. I had a job in sales and essentially lost motivation and drive. I was selling big ticket items in the financial sector. Some weeks I only sold one product a week. It felt exhausting. Eventually it got so bad, I couldn't even g…

1
Sir Trevor Phillips, Layla Moran, Sir Alec Shelbrooke & Ella Whelan 51:16

2h ago51:16

51:16

Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips, Liberal Democrat MP and new chair of the health select committee Layla Moran, Tory MP and shadow transport minister Sir Alec Shelbrooke and commentator Ella Whelan.By LBC

1
Heat wave strains AC in San Diego schools 13:50

12h ago13:50

13:50

The San Diego Unified School District is working to keep air conditioners operating during the heat wave. Plus, details on a secret Wi-Fi network on a San Diego-based warship. And, scientists are developing an early warning system for bluff collapses.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

1
Local leaders propose new bill to address cross-border sewage 12:31

15m ago12:31

12:31

Several local members of Congress on Thursday announced a new bill to combat the impacts of raw sewage from across the border. In other news, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees in some areas, extreme heat can be hazardous for anyone, and it’s especially dangerous for people with chronic conditions. Plus, a bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk could s…

1
Psychologist: Is It Possible To Heal From Childhood Trauma? | AEM #107 Roslyn Snyder 1:03:11

1h ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Is it possible to heal from childhood trauma?. What if we had a really tough upbringing which included abuse, neglect and possibly even boarding school. Can we heal? What if we've tried everything but nothing is really working. What can we do? In today's conversation I am speaking with the founder of Realm Theory, Roslyn Snyder. We talk about her w…

1
Judge rules in favor of Measure C for Convention Center expansion 16:05

1h ago16:05

16:05

San Diego's Measure C got court approval, reigniting the possibility of an expanded Convention Center. Plus, San Diego Humane Society President and CEO, Gary Weitzman, joins the podcast to tell us about “Clear the Shelters” month. And, A hidden gem in Vista is turning 25 this year.By KPBS Public Media

1
San Diego hotel workers strike for higher wages 11:18

1h ago11:18

11:18

Hundreds of hotel workers at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront were on strike for a third day Tuesday. In other news, California lawmakers have passed a bill requiring schools to come up with policies to limit the use of smartphones on campus, but some districts in San Diego County already have those rules. Plus, as part of our ongoing conversations wi…

1
Why some January flood survivors don’t qualify for help 11:16

3d ago11:16

11:16

The San Diego Housing Commission was given more than $7 million to assist January flood survivors, but only about one in four of those displaced qualifies for it. In other news, according to a new Center for Disease Control report, about 80% of overdose deaths in the U.S. are from opioids, primarily illegal fentanyl. Plus, we learn how the Californ…

1
Alison McGovern, David Simmonds, Bonnie Greer & Henry Hill 50:17

2h ago50:17

50:17

Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by employment minister and Labour MP Alison McGovern, shadow housing minister and Conservative MP David Simmonds, playwright Bonnie Greer and ConservativeHome's Henry Hill.By LBC

1
Pro housing policies and the presidential election 14:16

43m ago14:16

14:16

Local housing politics have found their way into the race for president and it reflects a shift in the Democratic Party to embrace the term YIMBY. In other news, state law limits how much landlords can raise the rent on most tenants, and in San Diego County increases cannot exceed 8.6%. We hear what happens when tenants have few resources available…

1
Boarding School Survivors & The Importance of Group Work - AEM #106 Nick Duffell 1:08:24

4h ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Why is group work so important for boarding school survivors on the path to recovery? If being seen was dangerous as a child at these public schools why is it so helpful to be seen in a group setting as we heal? Today Nick Duffell who is one of the founding voices in the Boarding School Survivors movement talks about group work. He talks about why …

1
Some San Diego pharmacies have updated COVID-19 vaccines 14:25

7d ago14:25

14:25

Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the FLiRT variants are already in some local pharmacies. In other news, Donald Trump and many other politicians say Fentanyl is regularly smuggled into the U.S. by undocumented immigrants, but experts say those claims are largely false. Plus, after three years and $125 million in renovations, the Jacobs Music Cen…

1
Debate over police chases continues 12:14

13h ago12:14

12:14

Two people were killed in a crash after a high-speed pursuit by the San Diego Police Department Monday night. That makes three SDPD chase deaths this month, while debate continues over the policy. In other news, San Diego County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. Plus, the Paralympic Games are now underway. We hear from a San Di…

1
The Importance of Group Work For Healing Childhood Trauma | Boarding School Syndrome 11:27

3h ago11:27

11:27

Today I wanted to talk about a recent conversation I had with Nick Duffell the author of Wounded LEaders and The Making of Them. Nick has been running group workshops for many years. https://www.boardingschoolsurvivors.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ He first began offering these 4 day workshops in 1989/90 and has run them every year since. He offers t…

1
New developments in case against Nathan Fletcher 12:05

1h ago12:05

12:05

A new court filing in the sexual assault case against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher includes text messages that undermine the allegations made by Fletcher’s accuser. In other news, once again, Donald Trump and other politicians are making the threat of migrant crime a key election talking point, but research shows immigrants ar…

1
Ocean Beach Pier won’t be repaired 12:29

11d ago12:29

12:29

San Diego city officials say repairing the Ocean Beach Pier is no longer feasible. We hear from residents about the city’s plan to demolish and replace it. In other news, a new California grant program is boosting mental health support in San Diego schools. Plus, as part of KPBS’ ongoing series on volunteering, we learn about a program in Mission V…

1
California delegate speaks about Democratic National Convention 10:02

2h ago10:02

10:02

The Democratic National Convention is now in the history books, and last night Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination to be president. We hear from a member of the California delegation. In other news, a pair of pressurizers had to be returned to the San Onofre nuclear generating station because of a leak during shipm…

1
Growing Up With Boarding School Parents | Neglect, Abandonment, Addictions AEM #105 Gabriel Hershman 53:00

14d ago53:00

53:00

Gabriel Hershman is an author who also publishes under the name of Daniel Kupfermann. He has written 5 books, so far. Four were film biographies and written under the name of Gabriel Hershman. He has also written a memoir called, Don't Be So Sensitive. “I decided to write the memoir under a pseudonym as a demarkation from my other work but also to …

1
Detecting untreated sewage in the Tijuana River 11:09

37m ago11:09

11:09

More than two years of testing has researchers convinced they have a faster way to detect untreated sewage in the Tijuana River. In other news, Carlsbad is now the first city in San Diego County to ban smoking and vaping in apartment and condo buildings. Plus, as school starts back up for students across San Diego, many families are struggling to f…

1
Impact of San Diego’s sales tax ballot measure 12:54

12d ago12:54

12:54

An independent analysis describes how a sales tax ballot measure would affect the city of San Diego’s finances. Plus, we speak with KPBS reporter Amita Sharma about what local delegates were expecting before heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. And, cyclists can weigh in on San Diego’s bike infrastructure.…

1
Childhood Trauma & Getting Lost in The Chaos of The World | Piers Cross 13:48

3h ago13:48

13:48

“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” Albert Einstein Over the past few months I have over indulged in the news coverage of the troubles in the middle east, the violence on the streets of the UK and the challenges of the world. And I started to lose perspective. I started to catastrop…

1
Bill aims to ban plastic bags at grocery stores 11:36

21d ago11:36

11:36

Environmentalists gathered at a beach in Encinitas over the weekend, to push for the passage of a better plastic bag ban in California. In other news, a California bill would prohibit public libraries from banning books solely because of their topics or views. Plus, San Diego has the only zoo outside of Australia with platypuses, and now, the San D…

1
Millions of dollars sit unused after January floods 13:55

21d ago13:55

13:55

The San Diego Housing Commission has distributed more than $1 million to people displaced by the January floods, but millions more dollars still sit unused. In other news, immigration has been a key issue that has been highlighted by both political parties. We hear about what the Presidential election could bring for San Diego County's border regio…

1
Mayor Gloria proposes rules that could limit speech on boards and commissions 14:11

24d ago14:11

14:11

The boards and commissions that advise city leaders in San Diego could see their independence restricted under a new set of rules proposed by Mayor Todd Gloria's office. In other news, gang violence in Escondido is on the rise, and police, community advocates and parents are trying to get ahead of any more tragedies. Plus, the new film "Sing Sing" …

1
Actor & Comedian Talks Trauma of Boarding School | Peter Cook | Complex PTSD | AEM #104 Jonathan Hansler 1:05:34

4h ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Boarding School | Complex PTSD | Peter Cook | Path of Healing AEM #104 Jonathan Hansler John Brittan is an English actor who actor name is Jonathan Hansler. He has worked in theatre, film, television and is a comedian and director. He was John Cleese's Basil Fawlty in the Edinburgh Festival in 2019. Questions for Jonathan: I would love for you to s…

1
San Diego prosecutors target employers withholding overtime pay 15:54

2h ago15:54

15:54

As prosecutors in San Diego plan a crackdown on wage theft, they're targeting employers that withhold overtime pay. In other news, San Diegans got their first look at a sculpture in Balboa Park that symbolizes how San Diego and Tijuana became this year’s World Design Capital. Plus, our KPBS border reporter got to join a tryout for the youth academy…

1
Military's Unethical Brainwashing Techniques: Sounds Like Boarding School... 10:29

22d ago10:29

10:29

I was listening to ex-Navy Seal Jocko Willink talk about leadership a few days ago. In the talk he shared some unethical ways of controlling people. https://youtu.be/qcEiBIuJ5xg?si=cAy6SyJq8hSjJEij Four things: 1. Enforcing sleep deprivation 2. Isolation from friends and family 3. Inducing guilt 4. Hero Syndrome manipulation. As I listened I starte…

1
Nathan Fletcher turns to campaign cash for legal defense bills 11:28

2d ago11:28

11:28

Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is again turning to his abandoned state senate campaign to pay for legal defense bills. In other news, wage theft is the most common form of theft in the U.S. economy, taking an estimated $15 billion per year from workers. We learn that one way employers steal from their workers is by withholding b…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Piers Cross Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide