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San Joaquin Spotlight

San Joaquin Spotlight

By Sevag Tateosian

San Joaquin Spotlight is a public affairs broadcast featuring conversations about life in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The program is hosted by long-time on air personality Sevag Tateosian, who has been having conversations with guests about the Valley for over 20-years. The program also airs on CMAC Fresno/Clovis and TalkRadio 1550 KXEX. Tune in to the latest season here on Anchor FM by Spotify.
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Host Sevag Tateosian talks to producer and director Sanjna Selva

San Joaquin SpotlightMay 12, 2024

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Host Sevag Tateosian talks to producer and director Sanjna Selva

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to producer and director Sanjna Selva

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Film Producer and Director Sanjna Selva. Selva's work has been featured on PBS as well as other major outlets. Her films have been screened at film festivals all around the world.

May 12, 202429:56
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to guests Eric and Anica about stamping out hunger

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to guests Eric and Anica about stamping out hunger

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Eric Ellis and Anica Medina about the Stamp Out Hunger campaign. Post Office clients are encouraged to place non-perishable goods out by their mail box on May 11th.

Apr 27, 202427:56
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Pulitzer Prize winning author Peter Balakian

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Pulitzer Prize winning author Peter Balakian

On this episode of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian reconnects with Pulitzer Prize winning author Peter Balakian. The two talk about Balakian's upcoming trip to Fresno and much more.

Apr 06, 202428:47
Our guest is American historian and political scientist Ronald Suny

Our guest is American historian and political scientist Ronald Suny

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to American historian and political scientist Ronald Suny about the pre-Genocide massacres of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.

Apr 06, 202431:33
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to America's Got Talent Contestant Daniel Emmet

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to America's Got Talent Contestant Daniel Emmet

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to AGT contestant Daniel Emmet about his tour around the nation, Fresno visit and much more. Emmet made headlines when judge Simon Cowell stopped his performance and asked him to sing a different song he hadn't heard of. Emmet tells the story.

Mar 27, 202431:04
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Laura Mercy, artist and Reiki practitioner

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Laura Mercy, artist and Reiki practitioner

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Laura Mercy, artist and Reiki practitioner about her art and healing methods.

Mar 23, 202427:27
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to five-time boxing champion Mia St. John

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to five-time boxing champion Mia St. John

Her boxing career started at age 29, and then she became a five-time world champion. Host Sevag Tateosian talks to businesswoman, retired boxer, model and non-profit founder Mia St. John. Today, Mia runs the Mia St. John Foundation - El Saber Es Poder.

Mar 14, 202428:33
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to award winning cartoonist SW Parra

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to award winning cartoonist SW Parra

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to award winning cartoonist SW Parra. Parra was with the McClatchy company for decades before retiring. Now, you can find him teaching high school in the Fresno area.

Mar 14, 202429:05
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to ArtHop presenting artist Alexis Luna

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to ArtHop presenting artist Alexis Luna

Art Hop has brought thousands of people to the Downtown, Fresno area each month. On this episode, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Art Hop presenting artist Alexis Luna.

Feb 25, 202428:34
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ethel Groger CEO of Caremax Senior Solutions

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ethel Groger CEO of Caremax Senior Solutions

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ethel Groger CEO of Caremax Senior Solutions and Board member of Home Care Association of America about senior care and much more.  

Feb 17, 202428:55
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to actor Ken Davitian of Borat

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to actor Ken Davitian of Borat

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to actor Ken Davitian. Davitian has acted in over a hundred films, including being Borat's sidekick in part one of the Borat films. Davitian opens up about Borat two and much more.

Feb 10, 202428:58
San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian El Gordo Mamon - Julian Gonzalez

San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian El Gordo Mamon - Julian Gonzalez

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian El Gordo Mamon - Julian Gonzalez about comedy, his last performance in Fresno and much more.

Jan 27, 202428:07
Influencer Lilian Tahmasian joins host Sevag Tateosian

Influencer Lilian Tahmasian joins host Sevag Tateosian

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Lilian Tahmasian, Co-Founder of Tahmasian Media Marketing Agency, LLC about social media, marketing, thinking positive, and much more.

Jan 26, 202428:37
San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks Dr. Shamlian about the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School

San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks Dr. Shamlian about the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Christopher Shamlian, Board Chair of the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School about some exciting news and much more.

Jan 24, 202428:29
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Director Inna Sahakyan

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Director Inna Sahakyan

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Inna Sahakyan, Director of the movie Aurora's Sunrise. Aurora's Sunrise follows the life of Aurora Mardiganian, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide.

Jan 13, 202430:23
Host Sevag Tateosian Reconnects with Comedian Jack Jr.

Host Sevag Tateosian Reconnects with Comedian Jack Jr.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian reconnects with comedian Jack Jr. regarding his return to Fresno on February 24th. In October of 2023, Jack Jr. sold out his Fresno performance.

Jan 13, 202426:22
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Jan Minami about Fresno's Chinatown and much more.

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Jan Minami about Fresno's Chinatown and much more.

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Jan Minami about Fresno's Chinatown and the latest developments in the area.

Dec 24, 202324:34
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to the honorable Edward Prado, Retired United States Ambassador to Argentina

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to the honorable Edward Prado, Retired United States Ambassador to Argentina

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to the honorable Edward Prado, Retired United States Ambassador to Argentina. The two talk about Argentina, Argentina and US relations, and much more.

Dec 20, 202323:52
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to musician John Chookasian

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to musician John Chookasian

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to John Chookasian of the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble about Armenian music, an upcoming concert and much more.

Nov 18, 202328:13
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Jill Fields, founder and coordinator of the Jewish Studies at Fresno State

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Jill Fields, founder and coordinator of the Jewish Studies at Fresno State

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Jill Fields, Founder and Coordinator of the Jewish Studies Program at Fresno State.

Nov 15, 202328:00
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to James Obler of the Fresno Numismatic Society

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to James Obler of the Fresno Numismatic Society

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to James Obler of the Fresno Numismatic Society about the upcoming coin show in Fresno.

Nov 05, 202326:26
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to International Law Expert Sheila Paylan

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to International Law Expert Sheila Paylan

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to international law expert Sheila Paylan about her work in the UN, Cambodia, Rwanda and Armenia.

Nov 05, 202327:04
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian Jack Jr.

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian Jack Jr.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to comedian Jack Jr. about his comedy, up coming Fresno show and growing up in a Mexican/Armenian home.  

Sep 28, 202328:21
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Carey Cavanaugh

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Carey Cavanaugh

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Professor Carey Cavanaugh of the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky.  Prof. Cavanaugh is a retired US Ambassador and will talk to us about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh - Artsakh and the latest after Azerbaijan used force to take control of the region.  

Sep 23, 202326:42
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of Fresno State's Armenian Studies Program about the latest from Nagorno-Karabakh - Artsakh.

Sep 21, 202328:26
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to actor, writer and director Michael Goorjian

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to actor, writer and director Michael Goorjian

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Michael Goorjian, an actor, director and writer showing his latest film Amerikatsi at Maya Theater in Fresno.  Goorjian had roles in the shows Party of Five and House.

Sep 15, 202328:07
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Lawyer Karnig Kerkonian

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Lawyer Karnig Kerkonian

How do you sue a country in international court? Who has jurisdiction and who enforces it? Our guest this week on San Joaquin Spotlight is Chicago lawyer Karnig Kerkonian. Mr. Kerkonian talks about taking cases to international court and the case of Armenia vs. Azerbaijan.

Sep 11, 202328:14
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to retired United States diplomat Alberto Fernandez

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to retired United States diplomat Alberto Fernandez

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to retired United States diplomat and ambassador Alberto Fernandez about Sudan, Armenia and the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan.  

Aug 26, 202332:42
Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian talks about the blockade of the Lachin Corridor

Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian talks about the blockade of the Lachin Corridor

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian about the humanitarian crisis with the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan.

Aug 19, 202329:00
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to singer Sarah Stallman

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to singer Sarah Stallman

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to singer Sarah Stallman about her career and upcoming Always, Adele performance at the Tower Theater in Fresno. Always, Adele is a tribute to pop sensation Adele. The show will include a 7-peice band.

Aug 12, 202327:27
Vineyard Farmer's Market

Vineyard Farmer's Market

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Felix Muzquiz of the Vineyard Farmers Market about the fresh fruit and vegetables available at this twice a week local market. 

Aug 09, 202328:48
Fresno Senior Center

Fresno Senior Center

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Carmen Navarro and Dottie Smith, both a part of the committee dedicated for bringing a Senior Center to Fresno.

Aug 09, 202326:28
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ray Smith, Director of the Summer Arts program at Fresno State

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ray Smith, Director of the Summer Arts program at Fresno State

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ray Smith, Director of the Summer Arts program about classes offered this summer and much more.

Jul 04, 202327:53
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Matthew DiBara of The Contractor Consultants

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Matthew DiBara of The Contractor Consultants

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Matthew DiBara of The Contractor Consultants about housing, the labor market and much more.

Jul 04, 202327:28
On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to David Taub of Gvwire.com about the financial collapse of Bitwise, a Fresno based tech and real estate company.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to David Taub of Gvwire.com about the financial collapse of Bitwise, a Fresno based tech and real estate company.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to David Taub of Gvwire.com about the financial collapse of Bitwise, a Fresno based tech and real estate company.

Jun 10, 202328:40
On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Drake Behrakis, Board Chair and President of the National Hellenic Society about the organization's latest efforts

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Drake Behrakis, Board Chair and President of the National Hellenic Society about the organization's latest efforts

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Drake Behrakis, Board Chair and President of the National Hellenic Society about the organization's efforts to create a long-lasting network of Greek Americans who preserve the Greek heritage through various efforts. 

Jun 03, 202329:40
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to local author Joan Schoettler

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to local author Joan Schoettler

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight host Sevag Tateosian talks to local author Joan Schoettler about her latest children's book The Honey Jar, a story about the Armenian Genocide. The story features a local, Fresno area Armenian family.

Jun 03, 202328:47
On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Elliot Balch, President and CEO of the Downtown Fresno Partnership about the latest in Downtown.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Elliot Balch, President and CEO of the Downtown Fresno Partnership about the latest in Downtown.

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Elliot Balch, President and CEO of the Downtown Fresno Partnership about the latest in Downtown.  

May 07, 202329:34
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Mr. Steven Rowland, paleontologist and Lab Manager of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Mr. Steven Rowland, paleontologist and Lab Manager of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Many go to Las Vegas for the casinos, nightlife, food and entertainment, but did you know that the Las Vegas Natural History Museum is not too far from the Las Vegas strip?  If you visit, you'll find Mr. Steven Rowland, paleontologist and Lab Manager working on fossils.  We talk to Mr. Rowland to learn more.

May 07, 202326:58
On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez (Ret.)

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez (Ret.)

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez (Ret.) about his career and much more. Ambassador Fernandez served as U.S. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, as well as in embassies in Sudan and Syria.

Apr 01, 202325:43
On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author Dr. Robert Fitts about Japanese Baseball and Satoshi Fibber Hirayama.  

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author Dr. Robert Fitts about Japanese Baseball and Satoshi Fibber Hirayama.  

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author Dr. Robert Fitts about Japanese Baseball and Satoshi Fibber Hirayama. Clovis Unified School District's latest school will be named after Mr. Hirayama.   

Mar 22, 202328:11
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to local musician and songwriter Christopher Michaels

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to local musician and songwriter Christopher Michaels

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to local musician and songwriter Christopher Michaels of Miles Away Media, LLC about music, bands and much more.

Mar 11, 202327:14
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Alayna Burke, co-author of the book "Full"

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Alayna Burke, co-author of the book "Full"

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Alayna Burke, co-author of the book "Full."  Twenty year old Alayna writes about her battle with an eating disorder, signs to look for when someone has an eating disorder and much more.

Mar 11, 202328:55
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to author and journalist Cathy Scott

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to author and journalist Cathy Scott

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to author and journalist Cathy Scott about the murder of Christopher Wallace, also known as the Notorious BIG or Biggie.  The two talk about Biggie's upbringing, problem with Tupac and much more.

Mar 11, 202325:34
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Syrian Journalist Zaina Erhaim

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Syrian Journalist Zaina Erhaim

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim about the earthquake in Syria and much more. 

Feb 25, 202327:30
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Jody Hudson, author of the book "My Promise to Alex"
Feb 18, 202327:05
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to former United States Ambassador to Bulgaria James Warlick

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to former United States Ambassador to Bulgaria James Warlick

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to former United States Ambassador to Bulgaria and special envoy to numerous countries James Warlick about the latest on the earthquake in Turkey, Chinese spy balloon and much more.  

Feb 12, 202330:57
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Maurice Ndon of The Africana Voice

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Maurice Ndon of The Africana Voice

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Maurice Ndon, founder of The Africana Voice news website dedicated to news from Africa.  

Feb 12, 202329:28
Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Mateusz Zawistowski of the Warsaw Stock Exchange

Host Sevag Tateosian talks to Mateusz Zawistowski of the Warsaw Stock Exchange

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to Mateusz Zawistowski of the Warsaw Stock Exchange about Poland, the exchange and the recent purchase of a major stake in Armenia's stock exchange.

Feb 08, 202328:05
Political blogger Suleyman Suleymanli joins host Sevag Tateosian

Political blogger Suleyman Suleymanli joins host Sevag Tateosian

On this edition of San Joaquin Spotlight, host Sevag Tateosian talks to political blogger Suleyman Suleymanli.  Suleymanli has been an outspoken critic of the Aliyev regime in Azerbaijan and has been arrested for his comments.  He currently resides in Europe.

Jan 16, 202331:30