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The Podlight

Keith Menconi

Booking Overview

A local public-affairs interview show focused on South Bay policy, politics and government, typically featuring regional leaders, lawmakers and civic or business figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch locally relevant public officials, policy specialists and business or community leaders with direct expertise on issues such as housing, elections, technology or development; booking difficulty is medium because candidates need a clear connection to the region and its public debates.

Metrics

Episodes: 118

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 363 subscribers

Instagram: 20.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ramona.giwargis@gmail.com

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Host

Keith Menconi - A reporter with San José Spotlight, a nonprofit news organization covering local politics and business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Regional public officials, lawmakers, and civic or business leaders with direct expertise and a clear connection to South Bay issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or subject-matter responsibility in local government or civic affairs, Direct involvement in a significant South Bay policy or business issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Moreles - How Local Ballots Are Counted, What Voters Should Know And How The Election Process Works.

Recent Topics

Politics, Local Government, Housing, Elections, Technology

Episodes

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Making sense of this year’s election

October 21, 2026

With Election Day approaching, a flurry of changes and claims about voting has left some voters wondering what to expect. Reporter Keith Menconi talks with Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Matt Moreles about how ballots will be counted, what voters need to know and why the process locally remains business as usual.

Who gets a say in Silicon Valley’s tech future?

September 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence and workplace surveillance are transforming jobs across Silicon Valley, raising new concerns about displacement and worker rights. Reporter Keith Menconi explores the new People’s Tech Coalition, the South Bay labor and community groups behind it and their push to give workers more say in how technology reshapes the workplace.

Two big questions for Silicon Valley

August 18, 2026

From a proposed ICE facility to a surge in data center development, two of Silicon Valley’s biggest debates took center stage at San José Spotlight’s PolitiBeat 2026. The Podlight revisits the conversations about immigration, energy, economic growth and what these major developments could mean for the region.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Podlight?

The Podlight is hosted by Keith Menconi. Its publicly listed email is ramona.giwargis@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Podlight?

The publicly listed email for The Podlight: ramona.giwargis@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Podlight have?

Podseeker estimates The Podlight reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Podlight?

The Podlight typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Regional public officials, lawmakers, and civic or business leaders with direct expertise and a clear connection to South Bay issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership or subject-matter responsibility in local government or civic affairs; Direct involvement in a significant South Bay policy or business issue. Recent guests include Matt Moreles.

How hard is it to get booked on The Podlight?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Podlight cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Local Government, Housing, Elections, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

ramona.giwargis@gmail.com

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