Only in San José

Only in San José

Dreaming Collaborative Inc.

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (15)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Only in San José (OSJ) civic education podcast, aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of civic participation in local government--ground zero of systemic change. Hosted by Ellina Yin. OSJ is powered by Dreaming Collaborative, a civic non-profit working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government. Visit ⁠www.dreamingcollaborative.org⁠ to learn more about our work.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 34: 2025 Measure A Explained

Oct 22, 2025 25m

Join host Ellina Yin and County Executive James R. Williams to tackle the 2025 Measure A, a temporary Santa Clara County Sales Tax for the upcoming Special Election on November 4, 2025. Santa Clara…

Episode 33: H.R.1 Impacts Explained

Oct 22, 2025 30m

Join host Ellina Yin and County Executive James R. Williams to unpack what the newly passed H.R.1 means for Santa Clara County. This bill includes the most significant cuts in our nation’s history to…

Episode 32: County Assessor Special Election

Oct 22, 2025 24m

Join host Ellina Yin  and Guest David Ginsborg, as we unpack the upcoming Special Election for Santa Clara County Assessor on November 4. This episode breaks down who’s running, what each candidate…

Episode 31: The 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index

Aug 15, 2025 1h

In Episode 31, join host Ellina Yin and the team behind the Silicon Valley Pain Index (SVPI) for a deep dive into this year’s report. The Annual Silicon Valley Pain Index features new data that…

Episode 30: Voting Rights Pt 2 the Down Ballot with Dr. Angelica Cortez

Oct 20, 2024 41m

Episode Synopsis:  In this Voting Rights Pt 2 episode: Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the presidential election and the importance of the Down Ballot vote. Guest: Dr. Angelica…

S1E29 Episode 29: Voting Rights with Dr. Angelica Cortez Pt 1

Oct 17, 2024 1h 22m

In this episode, Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the history and power of voting and civic participation, and a little bit about the Upcoming 2024 Elections.  Guest: Dr. Angelica…

Episode 28: SCC Registrar of Voters Recount Process (2024 Election Series)

Apr 24, 2024 17m

In this episode, Ellina Yin provides a general overview of and the four different types of recounts, from the Registrar of Voter website: California’s required automatic manual tally, County of Santa…

Episode 27: General Purpose Committees (2024 Election Series)

Apr 23, 2024 5m

In this special "2024 Election Series" episode, Ellina Yin covers General Purpose Committees, what they do and why they are important. Ever wonder who is sending you all those mailers during election…

Episode 26: Rights of Nature, an Earth Day special with Mari Margil

Apr 22, 2024 1h

In celebration of Earth Day, Ellina Yin speaks with Mari Margil about climate solutions happening around the world and how we can bring some of them home. This episode is from our unreleased archives…

S2E6 Episode 25: Somatic Exercise Series - Innerchild Meditation by Rashmi Guttal

Dec 29, 2023 3m Bonus

Innerchild Meditation by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in…

S2E6 Episode 24: Breaking the Screen Spell Serie - Change the Default, Making the Web Safer for Youth

Dec 29, 2023 52m

Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital addiction harmful and what is being done about it? Welcome to "Breaking the Screen…

S2E5 Episode 23: Somatic Exercise Series - Guided Meditation with Rashmi Guttal

Dec 21, 2023 3m Bonus

Guided Meditation by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in…

S2E5 Episode 22: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Indoctrination 101 with Dr. Anna Zaitsev: Political Extremism and How Facebook and YouTube Promoted It

Dec 21, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode, co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin delve into the issue of indoctrination via social media, the development of “filter bubbles,” and the role that Facebook and YouTube have played…

S2 Episode 21: Somatic Exercise Series - Gentle Body Brushing Somatic Excercise with Rashmi Guttal

Dec 15, 2023 3m Bonus

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana…

S2E4 Episode 20: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - An Examination of Exploitation of Consumers by Big Businesses with Dr. Joanna Strycharz

Dec 15, 2023 1h 9m

Booming Businesses: An Examination of Exploitation of Consumers by Big Businesses with Dr. Joanna Strycharz Join co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin as they explore the exploitation tactics used by…

S2 Episode 19: Somatic Exercise Series - Self-Massage Practice with Rashmi Guttal

Dec 09, 2023 3m

Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and…

S2E3 Episode 18: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Are We Friends? A Dive Into the Following with Dr. Georgia Turner

Dec 09, 2023 1h 11m

Synopsis: In this episode, co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin explore the impact of digital addiction on our perception of relationships and self-worth, and analyze how the role of technology has…

S2 Episode 17: Somatic Exercise Series - Self-Hold Practice with Rashmi Guttal

Dec 01, 2023 3m Bonus

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana…

S2E2 Episode 16: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - You Have A New Message! with Ms. Snigdha Samantray

Dec 01, 2023 53m

You Have A New Message: Communication Through The Screen vs. In-Person Socializing Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital…

S2E1 Episode 15: Somatic Exercise Series with Rashmi Guttal

Nov 23, 2023 3m Bonus

Bonus: A Somatic Exercise with Rashmi Guttal for your listening pleasure as needed. Featured in Episode 1 of Breaking the Screen Spell is a Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by…

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