We will have the normal Friday Q and A, but first, a few words on the debate...

Did it matter? Do we know any more about the candidates? Does the format serve the intended purpose? Could we make the format better?

Switching gears to normal Friday programming:

Embracing Life's Big Changes: A 30-year-old listener is on the brink of several life-changing events—marrying the love of his life, becoming a homeowner, and launching his own land surveying business. How do you navigate these milestones successfully while minimizing missteps along the way?

Cross-Border Concerns: An audience member from Eastern Canada raises concerns about gun trafficking and the influence of U.S. gun laws on Canadian crime rates. Citing statistics about firearms from the U.S. being involved in crimes in Ontario, how could changing gun laws help reduce criminal access to weapons?

Growing a Passion Project: A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, fire captain, paramedic, and podcaster shares his struggle to expand his podcast's audience and attract guests. Despite positive feedback from listeners, growth has been slow. How can you amplify a message and sustain a passion project?

Larry Turner is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, current SDPD Community Relations Officer, and independent candidate for mayor of San Diego.

Larry shares insights from his 23 years of military service, leading troops through combat and humanitarian missions, to his ongoing work on the streets of downtown San Diego.

Frustrated by the lack of leadership at City Hall, Larry is stepping up to deliver real solutions for homelessness, public safety, and affordable living in San Diego. Tune in to hear how this no-nonsense leader plans to restore dignity to the city’s streets and redefine what it means to lead with integrity.

https://larryturnerformayor.com/

We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A:

1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Helmand province and grapples with how to balance military service with life and relationships post-service. Can you have a successful relationship without sharing the same desires and hobbies as your significant other?

2. A police officer faces a tough fitness dilemma—should he stick with CrossFit, or dive into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How do you optimize fitness for law enforcement officers while balancing the physically demanding requirements of the job?

3. Lastly, a father seeks guidance on how to advise his son, a responsible concealed carrier, about the realities and responsibilities of carrying a firearm. How do you balance safety, training, and situational awareness?

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