Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook

Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook

Explores the political, economic and cultural forces that have rippled across the country.

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August 13, 2025 17 mins
In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Pam talks with Jason Matthews of Oakland-based Matthews Financial and Insurance Solutions. Pam and Jason discuss stock market volatility and how to navigate it before talking about retirement and setting up your account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this episode of Dollars and Sense, Pam sits down with professional choreographer and dancer GiaNina Paolantonio to discuss how TikTok has changed the landscape for dancers and the music industry. GiaNina shares how she choreographs viral dance trends, how major labels like Billie Eilish's and Nelly Furtado's now use dancers to promote new music, and how these opportunities are creating a new business model for artists. Whether y...
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July 21, 2025 19 mins
In this episode of "Dollars and Sense," Pam Cook and Josh Boone, the Executive Director of Veloz, a Sacramento-based non-profit dedicated to accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, dive into the financial and environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Boone highlights significant savings, including eliminating gas purchases and drastically reduced maintenance due to fewer moving parts. He acknowledges common "charg...
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In this episode of "Dollars and Cents," Pam Cook discusses the business of sports with Dr. Rick Lehman, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and a former part-owner of NHL teams.  They kick things off talking about the Valkyries and the surge in the WNBA's popularity and rapid growth. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of player recognition and storytelling to build fan engagement and the economic imp...
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In this episode of "Dollars and Cents," Pam chats with financial expert Jason Matthews. Pam and Jason give advice to parents on crucial steps to take when their child turns 18. From the importance of transferring the car title to the young adult's name and securing a separate auto insurance policy for them. Jason also explains why parents should have their 18-year-old establish a will and a healthcare directive. The discussion also...
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In this episode of "Dollars and Cents," Pam Cook has a conversation with Richmond Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda about the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The talk about its deteriorating condition and the urgent need for a replacement. Zepeda advocates for a new bridge and talks about why he believes the bridge has exceeded its functional lifespan and cannot adequately handle modern traffic, especially with the added weight of a bike lane. ...
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In this episode of "Dollars and Cents", Pam interviews filmmaker and drag performer Joshua Grannell, also known as his alter ego Peaches Christ, in honor of Pride. Grannell describes drag as a form of entertainment, often involving gender-bending, comedy, and extreme exaggeration. He also explains the inspiration behind his drag persona, Peaches Christ. The conversation explores the evolving business of drag, noting increased opp...
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In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Pam talks with Sancia Scoma. She's the co-owner of the landmark San Francisco restaurant, Scoma's and they're celebrating 60 years in business. Sancia shares the restaurant's history, founded in 1965 by her father and uncle, and how her father's "heart and soul" approach, treating customers and staff like family, became the secret to its enduring success. She discusses how the restaurant maintai...
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June 4, 2025 18 mins
In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Pam talks to keynote speaker, author, and instructor Lorraine K. Lee. They go over some of the challenges for the more than 2 million college graduates entering the job market, and recommend using LinkedIn as a resource. Discussion highlights include thoughts on intentionality, self-advocacy, and strategic networking as vital for career advancement. Lee is the author of a new book called "Unfo...
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