Fresnolandia

Fresnolandia is a weekly news podcast hosted by Danielle Bergstrom and Jordan Mattox brought to you by Fresnoland.

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August 26, 2025 00:31:37
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Absences, Border Patrol Raids, and Fresno Schools: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism

On this week’s Fresnolandia, we’re joined by Diego Vargas, Fresnoland’s education reporter, and Abby Arii, Fresno Unified School District’s Director of Student Services, to...

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August 19, 2025 00:42:47
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From Measure C to Park Names: Fresno’s Week in Micro-Dramas

In this epsidoe of Fresnolandia, Danielle and Jordan sit down with Fresnoland reporters Juliana Morano and Pablo Orihuela to unpack a week full of...

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August 12, 2025 00:37:48
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South Tower's Big Wins: A Park, Murals, and Housing in Fresno

In this episode of Fresnolandia, Dani and Jordan sit down with Kiel Lopez-Schmidt — architect, organizer, and executive director of the South Tower Community...

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August 05, 2025 00:53:06
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What Fresno Can Learn from Portland’s Rail Revolution

In this episode of Fresnolandia, Jordan and Dani sit down with Rick Gustafson, a pioneering urban planner and transit expert from Portland, Oregon to...

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July 29, 2025 00:20:57
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Dark Money and Democracy in Fresno

In this episode of Fresnolandia, Jordan and Dani sit down with Omar Rashad, Fresnoland's government accountability reporter, to dig into his recent investigation into...

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July 22, 2025 00:00:45
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Preview of Dark Money in Fresno Politics

Dani is on vacation this week, and Jordan previews our next episode, which will focus on a new Fresnoland investigation exploring the role of...

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