Stop & Talk is Prebys Foundation’s podcast about the people, ideas, and choices shaping San Diego County. Hosted by Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page, the show features conversations with local and national leaders, changemakers, artists, advocates, and community builders working toward a more inclusive, creative, and opportunity-rich region. 
 
From arts and culture to civil liberties, youth, health, philanthropy, business, and belonging, each episode explores what it takes to build a stronger San Diego, and what becomes possible when people come together with purpose. 
 
Listen in for thoughtful conversations, fresh perspectives, and stories that celebrate the power of community. 

Latest Episodes

Alan Sorkin: The Power of Business Meets the Passion of Giving

Alan Sorkin is a nonprofit leader, mentor-coach, entrepreneur, and member of the Prebys Foundation Board. He co-founded and served as volunteer CEO of San Diego Social...

Novien Yarber: What Prebys Heard From Grantees

Dr. Novien Yarber is the Senior Learning Officer at Prebys Foundation, where he helps the foundation listen, reflect, and learn from its work with community partners. ...

Dana Toppel: Housing, Hope, and Human Service

Dana Toppel is CEO of Jewish Family Service of San Diego, one of the region’s most established human services organizations. Founded more than 100 years ago, JFS conti...

Erin Harkey: Arts, Culture, and a Healthy Democracy

Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded in April 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent q...

Jonathon Glus: Embracing San Diego as a Creative City

Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded in March 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent q...

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