We built a news page together. Now we are coming to your headphones.

The Joe Knows Ventura podcast launches next week with free local updates on Spotify and YouTube.

Local news should belong to the people who live here, not corporate bosses. That is why we are taking our next big step to keep you informed.

The Joe Knows Ventura podcast will drop its first-ever episode next week. This brand-new show aims to be the voice of the people in Ventura County.

We will bring you quick local updates right to your headphones. There will be no paywalls and zero corporate spin.

We also want to help local business owners. If you want to grow your brand, you can send us a message today to reach thousands of neighbors.

WHAT THE SHOW OFFERS

*Launch date: Next week

• Cost to listen: Zero dollars
• Where to listen: Spotify (& Youtube soon)
• Focus: Real-time updates by the community

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why does local news feel so dead lately? Most local papers got bought by giant companies that do not care about our town.

Can a small, self-run show funded by local shops really keep a town informed? We think the answer is yes, and we are ready to prove it.

THE OTHER SIDE

Big media owners say that corporate money is needed to pay for deep reporting. They argue that small, free shows cannot cover a whole county well.

But their model relies on ads you hate and paywalls that lock you out of your own town's stories.

Follow us on Spotify so you do not miss the first drop.

If you own a local shop or brand, send us a direct message on Instagram and let's team up and share your brand with Ventura County, podcast ad spots now open!