The Gap Minders
The show taking the lead on catalytic conversations spurring listeners to think critically about some of our world’s most pressing issues and be compelled to take action.

We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more.
Welcome to The Gap Minders, the podcast taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.
To tackle these gaps and lift lives, United Way of San Diego County and the San Diego Council on Literacy have joined forces. The Gap Minders weekly episodes will inform, inspire, and illuminate the gaps and the solutions. Through insightful conversations with a range of notable and engaging guests, including education experts, political figures dedicated to improving our region, and influential changemakers passionate about equity for all children and families, we will make a difference.
Thank you for your time, attention, heart, and mind.
Recent Episodes

H. Puentes | Co-Founder, President & CEO, San Diego Squared
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by H. Puentes, the co-founder, President, and CEO of San Diego Squared.

Jose Cruz | CEO, San Diego Council on Literacy
In an episode which features a turn of the tables, Nancy L. Sasaki interviews her co-host, the inimitable Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, a model urban literacy coalition.

Jasmine LeFlore | Co-Founder and Executive Director, Greater Than Tech
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Jasmine LeFlore, the co-founder and executive director of Greater Than Tech.

Moises Baron | President and CEO, San Diego Center for Children
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Charles are joined in the studio by Moises Baron, the President and CEO of the San Diego Center for Children.

Matthew “Matt” Quirk | Author
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by author Matt Quirk. Some recent highlights in Matt's career include "The Night Agent," which was adapted into a Netflix TV show, and "Inside Threat," a thriller set in the White House during a crisis.

Nancy Sasaki | CEO, United Way of San Diego County
In an episode which features a turn of the tables, Jose Cruz interviews his co-host, the one and only Nancy Sasaki, the CEO of the United Way of San Diego County.