Oct 7, 202657 minS1
n this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Santa Rosa Mayor Mark Stapp for a wide-ranging conversation about the city’s past, present and future. Mark talks about what drew him to public...
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Explore with Gore
Hosted by James Gore · government · EN
About this Podcast:
Explore with Gore is a deep dive into the ideas, initiatives, and leaders driving Sonoma County forward. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with department heads, community advocates, and public officials about the challenges we face — and the solutions we’re building together. Informative, accessible, and grounded in community, this is your inside look at local leadership in action.
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What is Explore with Gore about?
Explore with Gore is a deep dive into the ideas, initiatives, and leaders driving Sonoma County forward. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with department heads, community advocates, and public officials about the challenges we face, and the solutions we’re building together.
Who hosts Explore with Gore?
Explore with Gore is hosted by James Gore. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Explore with Gore covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Explore with Gore, Episode 12: Mark Stapp, Mayor of Santa Rosa" (7 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Explore with Gore, Episode 11: Ron Calloway, Mark West Area MAC" (25 September 2026, 35 minutes), and "Explore with Gore, Episode 10: Andrew Smith, SoCo Ag Commissioner & Sealer of Weights & Measures" (28 August 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does Explore with Gore publish?
Explore with Gore publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Explore with Gore?
Booking probability for Explore with Gore is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Explore with Gore requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Explore with Gore's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Explore with Gore?
The strongest fits for Explore with Gore are Government & Politics. Explore with Gore has a government audience.
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James Gore hosts Explore with Gore, a government podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 25, 202635 minS1
In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor Gore sits down with Ron Calloway, Chair of the Mark West Area Municipal Advisory Council, to talk about how a community shaped by wildfire has come together and built...
Episode #10
Explore with Gore, Episode 10: Andrew Smith, SoCo Ag Commissioner & Sealer of Weights & Measures
Aug 28, 202653 minS1What does it take to keep agriculture thriving in Sonoma County? In this episode of Explore with Gore , Supervisor Gore sits down with Agricultural Commissioner Andrew Smith for a wide-ranging conversation about the...
- Aug 12, 202650 minS1
Supervisor Gore sits down with Alma Bowen, Executive Director of Nuestra Comunidad, to reflect on the experience of the 2017 Tubbs Fire and how it helped inspire a new vision for community resilience in Sonoma County...
- Jul 28, 202657 minS1
Public education affects every resident of Sonoma County—even those without children in school. In this episode of Explore with Gore , Supervisor James Gore sits down with Dr. Amie Carter, Superintendent of the Sonoma...
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- Jul 15, 202648 minS1
Building a Stronger Sonoma County: Roads, Resiliency & the Future of Public Infrastructure Every day, thousands of people drive county roads, cross bridges, board buses, fly out of the Sonoma County Airport, recycle...
Jun 23, 202641 minS1Sonoma County Airport has come a long way over the past two decades. In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor Gore sits down with Airport Manager Jon Stout to talk about the airport's transformation from a small...
- Jun 23, 202641 minS1
<p>Sonoma County Airport has come a long way over the past two decades. In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor Gore sits down with Airport Manager Jon Stout to talk about the airport's transformation from a...
- Jun 2, 202651 minS1
<p>Sonoma County is home to one of the most diverse and expansive regional park systems in California, offering everything from rugged coastline and redwood forests to rivers, mountains, and community parks.</p><p>In...
- Jun 2, 202651 minS1
Sonoma County is home to one of the most diverse and expansive regional park systems in California, offering everything from rugged coastline and redwood forests to rivers, mountains, and community parks. In this...
- May 12, 202650 minS0
<p>Could another major wildfire happen in Sonoma County—and are we more prepared today than we were in 2017?</p><p>In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Marshall Turbeville to...
- May 12, 202650 min
Could another major wildfire happen in Sonoma County—and are we more prepared today than we were in 2017? In this episode of Explore with Gore , Supervisor James Gore sits down with Marshall Turbeville to discuss how...
- Apr 14, 202654 minS1
<p>Over the past decade, Sonoma County has experienced dramatic swings in weather—from historic drought to severe storms, floods, and wildfires. In this episode, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Brad Sherwood to...
- Apr 14, 202654 minS1
Over the past decade, Sonoma County has experienced dramatic swings in weather—from historic drought to severe storms, floods, and wildfires. In this episode, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Brad Sherwood to...
Mar 16, 20261h 7mS1Welcome to the pilot episode of Explore with Gore. In this podcast series, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore will sit down with community leaders, county department directors, and other partners to discuss the issues...
- Mar 16, 20261h 7mS1
<p>Welcome to the pilot episode of Explore with Gore. In this podcast series, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore will sit down with community leaders, county department directors, and other partners to discuss the...
Recent guests
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Mark Stapp
Executive Director of the Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) and Director of the Experiential Learning Lab at Arizona State University, Arizona State University
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Andrew Smith
Professor of Nineteenth Century English Literature, Centro para el Bien Común de la Universidad Francisco de Victoria
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Ron Calloway
Mark West Area Municipal Advisory Council
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Alma Bowen
Nuestra Comunidad
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