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We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more. The Gap Minders is taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.

Nora Vargas | Vice Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors
In this episode, Nancy and Jose are joined by Nora Vargas, the Vice Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Nora, a first-generation immigrant, is the first Latina and first woman of color to serve as County Supervisor in the 171-year history of the County of San Diego. She is currently serving a second term as Vice-Chair of the Board.
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Jeff Light | Publisher & Editor, San Diego Union Tribune
In this episode, Nancy and Jose are joined by Jeff Light, the Publisher & Editor of the Pulitzer-prize winning The San Diego Union Tribune.
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Richard Lederer | Linguist, Author, Co-Founding Host of “A Way With Words”
On this second episode of Gap Minders, meet the incredible Richard Lederer, a linguist, author, and co-founding host of "A Way With Words."
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Dr. Shirley Weber | California Secretary of State
Welcome to the very first episode of The Gap Minders. Trust us, there is no better human, leader and book lover for the very first episode than the one and only Dr. Shirley Weber, the California Secretary of State!
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Pilot Episode | Nancy Sasaki and Jose Cruz
In this pilot episode, listen to our co-hosts, Nancy Sasaki, the CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, and Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, discuss the purpose for The Gap Minders and the great guests who will be joining the show.
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