Guest appearances
I've been a regular guest on Dave Congalton's Hometown Radio show since 2017. Below you can find the audio of each of my appearances, along with a brief description of the topic(s) covered. If you're interested in listening to Dave live, you can do so here.
July 8, 2021
Liberal Media Bias and the Case of Tommy Gong
San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong is leaving to take a similar job in Contra Costa County. The media narrative says that racism and bigotry led to his departure; the truth is he had the new job lined up long before a controversial Board of Supervisors meeting in June.
June 7, 2021
California's Assault Weapon Ban Struck Down
Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez strikes down California's 30 year old Assault Weapons Ban as a violation of the Second Amendment.
May 10, 2021
Should the government subsidize local newspapers?
Matthew Hoy and host Dave Congalton discuss whether the government should be funding local newspapers as Patrick Soon-Shiong, publisher of the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune newspapers, has called for.
April 13, 2021
Citizen Journalism and the Kristen Smart Case
Matthew Hoy talks about citizen journalism and how the "Your Own Backyard" podcast contributed to authorities making arrests in the Kristen Smart case after nearly 25 years.
March 24, 2021
Discussing the Ninth Circuit, Joe Biden's Gun Control Plans and Recent Mass Shootings
Matthew discusses the Ninth Circuit decision in Young v. Hawaii that effectively removes "and bear" from the Second Amendment, Joe Biden's Gun Control plans, and the recent mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia.