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August 29, 2025

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Person of Interest: Steven Munatones on Swimming, Recovery, and Resilience

Steven Munatones of Huntington Beach is the founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association as well as the CEO and co-founder of KAATSU Global, a Blood Flow Restriction training system that aids in rehabilitation and recovery.

Hear How San Juan Capistrano-Based Brand Seager Was Founded on The Zest

Case Anderson is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of the San Juan Capistrano-based apparel and accessories brand Seager, which combines the Old West and surf culture. The company recently opened its first flagship store at San Juan Capistrano’s River Street Marketplace and is in more than 100 retailers worldwide. In this episode, he talks about how Seager was founded and what listeners can look forward to from the brand.

Orange County Parents Sue OpenAI & Sam Altman, Blaming AI for Suicide

The teen was urged not to ‘leave his noose out’ by ChatGPT, as the bot helped him write suicide note, parents’ lawsuit says

Nominate Now for the O.C.’s Brilliant Minds & Innovators Section

Those selected will be contacted by our editorial team to coordinate their inclusion in the November 2025 issue of Orange Coast magazine. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 5.

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