In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss the disbursement of billions in U.S. taxpayer dollars to governments in the Middle East every year and whether America receives any significant benefits in return. Special Guest: Hamid Entezam - Middle East...
Unfiltered: Raising the Pride Flag in Fresno
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss the debate over flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at Fresno City Hall. Special Guests: Jeff Robinson - Fresno Rainbow Pride Alan Autry - Former Fresno Mayor Garry...
Unfiltered – School Naming and Water Issues
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss the naming of a new Fresno Unified school and water issues in the Central Valley. Special Guests: Michelle Asadoorian - FUSD Trustee Liaison Jon Reiter -...
Unfiltered – Policing in Fresno
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss police reform and the role of Fresno's independent police reviewer. Special Guests: Oliver Baines - Chair, Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team John Gliatta - Independent Police...
Unfiltered – Understanding the Risks of Vaccines
In this episode, Unfiltered takes a close look at the COVID-19 vaccines and understanding the risks associated with them. This Week's Guest: Dr. Sohrab Sohrabi - Fresno Physician Katie Ward - Experienced Severe Side Effects Beth Oslander - Family Experienced Side Effects
Unfiltered – Who are the Fresno Proud Boys?
In this episode, Unfiltered takes a close look at the local chapter of the Proud Boys. The group is an affiliate of the national far-right organization tied to violence at the U.S. Capitol, as well as Charlottesville, Virginia and other locations. In this episode, GV Wire columnist and editor Bill...
Unfiltered – The Future of the Tower Theatre Part II
In Part II of our Tower Theatre discussion, we talk to supporters and advocates of the Tower Theatre and the future of the Tower District landmark. Special Guests: Jaguar Bennett - Save the Tower Theatre Demonstration Committee Craig Scharton - Downtown Advocate James Martinez - Tower Resident
Unfiltered – Fresno’s Homeless Initiative
In this episode of Unfiltered, Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss Project Off-Ramp and other programs that are being undertaken as part of Fresno's initiative to house the homeless. Special Guests: Cary Catalano - Commisioner, Fresno Housing Authority Katie Wilbur - Executive Director,...
Unfiltered – Tower Theatre and Fresno PD Investigation
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we discuss the sale of the Tower Theater to Adventure Church. We also discuss the controversy surrounding accusations that a Fresno police officer is active with a reputed hate group. Guests: Anthony Flores - Pastor, Adventure Church Damon Kurtz - Vice President, Peace...
Unfiltered – Social Media Influencers and the Pandemic
Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau lead a discussion with some of Fresno's top social media influencers about how the pandemic has impacted their personal and professional lives. Special Guests: Kaci Hansen - The Homicidal Homemaker Sarah Rochelle Bane - Sarah-Rochelle.com