Best KCSB News Podcasts (2024)

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Inside IV: Remembering the 10th Anniversary of the Isla Vista Tragedy 28:57

1h ago28:57

28:57

Remembering the victims of the Isla Vista tragedy on the tenth anniversary of the deaths of six students. Tune in to find out how the community honored their memories. Hosted by KCSB's Clarissa Hom.By KCSB News

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UCSB Academic Workers Hold Pre-Strike Rally 6:02

1h ago6:02

6:02

Santa Barbara UAW 2865, the union under UAW 4811 which represents TAs, readers, and tutors at UCSB, held a pre-strike rally which drew around a hundred members and supporters this past Thursday, May 23, 2024, to show the UC they were strike ready and to stand in solidarity with UCs who were called to go on strike. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.…

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A Vehicular Homelessness Solution in Santa Barbara 1:45

4h ago1:45

1:45

After the rise of vehicular homelessness across California, and in Santa Barbara, the state has provided a grant to move people living in cars from the streets to the parking lots which would then be transferred to housing. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information on what the grant will provide.By KCSB News

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Santa Barbara City College Unveils Chumash Signage 6:07

4h ago6:07

6:07

On May 8th, Santa Barbara City College unveiled their “Chumash Signage Project”. Ray Briare has more.By KCSB News

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California Highway Patrol Appears to Act Against Training by Aiming Weapons at Protesters in UCLA 3:36

4h ago3:36

3:36

A review by CalMatters finds that California Highway Patrol officers appeared to aim less-lethal weapons at the heads of non-threatening pro-Palestine protesters and fire them into crowds at UCLA, despite this action going against their training. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains instances in which officers were in violation of protocol.…

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The Supreme Court Declines to Review Mckesson v. Doe 2:37

4h ago2:37

2:37

The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case means that the nonviolent protest organizers are liable for illegal actions committed by the attendee, even if the protest leader did not intend to the act by a third party. KCSB’s Lena Cen explains.By KCSB News

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The Potential Consequences of a Trump Presidency on the NOAA 2:51

4h ago2:51

2:51

The NOAA is a climate and weather agency working to publicly deliver climate information. Climate experts fear and respond to Donald Trump's hopes to privatize and restructure the agency. KCSB's Brandon Yi has the story.By KCSB News

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UAW 4811 Approves Stand Up Strike - An Interview With the UAW Chair at UCSB 14:48

2h ago14:48

14:48

Following the shutdown of multiple pro-Palestine encampments and violence between protestors and counter protesters in the UCs, UAW 4811 - the union representing TAs, researchers, postdocs, readers and graders - passed a strike authorization vote on May 15th. So far, UC Santa Cruz has begun striking. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst and Devon Szalva talk to …

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AS Senate Changes How Some BCUs’ Leftover Funds Are Spent 9:02

2d ago9:02

9:02

The AS Senate passed new legislation addressing some organizations' accumulated funds. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the bill and the reactions from some campus groups.By KCSB News

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Why the Families of Israeli Hostages Are Upset With Netanyahu 3:53

2h ago3:53

3:53

The families of hostages have been waiting 7 months since October 7th for their loved ones to be returned. Families are upset with how Netanyahu has placed priority on destroying Hamas rather than making negotiations for the hostages’ safety. This includes Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet who has threatened to leave if Netanyahu doesn’…

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UCSB Community Gathers at Liberated Zone to Commemorate Nakba Day 5:27

6d ago5:27

5:27

In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Nakba, UCSB Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on the Chemistry Lawn at the UCSB Liberated Zone. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez recaps the vigil, and explains the historical significance and ongoing nature of the Nakba.(Photo credit: Ashley Segat/KCSB News)…

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Interview with Koegel Autism Center's Clinical Director On the Neurodivergent Mind (Short Ver.) 19:20

8d ago19:20

19:20

The CDC finds that 1 percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. To learn more about this, KCSB's Ashley Segat spoke with Anna Krasno, the Clinical Director of the Koegel Autism Venter at UCSB to learn more.By KCSB News

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Interview with Koegel Autism Center's Clinical Director On the Neurodivergent Mind (Full Ver.) 26:53

1d ago26:53

26:53

The CDC finds that 1 percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. To learn more about this, KCSB New's Ashley Segat spoke with Anna Krasno, the Clinical Director of the Autism Center at the Koegel Autism center at UCSB to learn more.By KCSB News

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Potential Lease Transfer For Santa Barbara’s Fiesta 5 Theatre 1:24

11h ago1:24

1:24

As Metropolitan Theatres face extreme financial struggles, the future of Santa Barbara’s Fiesta 5 location is up in the air. However, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival may be a potential lease transfer opportunity. KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.By KCSB News

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DuPont Abortion Clinic Barred from Opening, Raises Questions on California Abortion Care 2:16

11h ago2:16

2:16

An abortion clinic in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles was barred from opening, a surprising occurrence in an area that is considered to be pro-choice. American chemical company DuPont was looking to open a clinic in the Beverly Hills area, but their lease was denied, and a court battle ensued. Devon Szalva with KCSB News has the story.…

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More People Are Dying in California Jails While Less People Are In Custody 3:23

8d ago3:23

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California jails are holding thousands of fewer people but death rates are at historic highs. KCSB’s Naya Reyes has the story.By KCSB News

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Inside IV: Asian Mental Health + IV Bike Improvements + More 25:44

2h ago25:44

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KCSB's Elizabeth Truong and Brandon Yi explore mental health in the Asian American population in Isla Vista and among the UCSB campus community in a conversation with Professor Erin Ninh and author Mimi Khúc, who led a mental health workshop hosted at UCSB’s Asian Resource Center. Plus, hear from Isla Vista’s new representative in Associated Studen…

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A Conversation With UCSB Students For Electoral Reform 13:51

3h ago13:51

13:51

This spring, UCSB Students for Electoral Reform was formed on campus. The organization is the first campus chapter of Californians for Electoral Reform, and advocates for rank choice voting in California. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with founding members Isabelle Benetti and Jeanne Broome to learn more.…

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An Update on Nationwide & UC Pro-Palestine Encampments 3:48

3h ago3:48

3:48

Universities including Columbia and UCLA have set up encampments for Palestine, demanding university divestment, which has resulted in police backlash, violence and arrests. Campuses throughout the country have continued launching encampments, especially among other UC campuses. KCSB's Kelly Darroch recaps the encampments and the responses.…

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UCSB Doctoral Student Charlene Macharia Starts 40 Day Fast in Support of Pro-Palestine Encampment 2:29

3h ago2:29

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UCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia sent an email to UCSB stakeholders about their representation of students as climate campus intensifies. Macharia discusses topics such as divestment as she expressses support with the Gaza solidarity encampment and other student organizations. KCSB's Ashley Segat explains the content of her past two emails.…

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Divestment, Explained 4:11

3h ago4:11

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As student protests against the war on Gaza grow, so are calls for Divestment. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talks about what university divestment is, and student calls for divestment.By KCSB News

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Nearly Two Weeks of UCSB's Gaza Solidarity Encampment 2:52

2h ago2:52

2:52

KCSB's Zoha Malik highlights important updates on UCSB's Gaza solidarity encampment.By KCSB News

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Pomona College Faculty Vote In Favor of Divestment, Brandeis Center and ADL File Complaints 2:39

8d ago2:39

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Pomona College faculty voted for divestment, less than one month after the April 5th Pro-Palestine demonstrations that resulted in the arrest of 20 protestors. Two Pro-Israel organizations, the Brandeis Center and ADL, have responded. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.By KCSB News

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Is It Open Season on Migrants in Arizona? 6:46

4h ago6:46

6:46

An Arizona rancher fires an AK-47 at men crossing his property. He is tried for murder. Arizona Republicans pass a bill to make that shooting perfectly legal. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.By KCSB News

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Santa Barbara City Council Approves Cap on Annual Cruise Ship Visits; Environmental Group Reacts 13:25

8d ago13:25

13:25

After two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions le…

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Remembering the Kent State Massacre 5:21

5h ago5:21

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The Kent State Massacre occurred during on-campus protests for America's involvement in the Vietnam War, during which the Ohio National Guard killed 4 students, and triggered nationwide protests and further political divides. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel recaps what happened in light of nationwide college protests.…

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Law Enforcement Oversight Board Executive Resigns After Record High Deaths in San Diego County Jails 2:26

1h ago2:26

2:26

After showing support for a bill in favor of a monitor to inspect jails more, San Diego County’s Paul Parker has resigned. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information behind the resignation.By KCSB News

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Journalist Brian Barth On $100 Million Corporate Gain Through Clearing California's Homeless Camps 19:51

13d ago19:51

19:51

KCSB's Ginger Thomas speaks with Brian Barth, a Bay Area journalist who has become invested in the unhoused community. He explains the risks of corporations immensely profiting from clearing homeless camps, and how we must alter the system to see any improvements.By KCSB News

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Inside IV: Your Brain on Art Author Interview 2024 UCSB Reads 29:31

6d ago29:31

29:31

Authors, Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen show the healing nature of art through their book, Your Brain on Art. This is the 2024 UCSB Reads book selection. Through their experiences with hardware design, neuroscience, and intuition for the arts, the two authors bridge the gap between the world and another medium of healing and understanding the world. I…

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What We Know So Far About the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at UCSB 6:58

8d ago6:58

6:58

At least 115 tents have been set up as part of an anti-war encampment outside the UCSB Library. KCSB's Joyce Chi recounts what we know so far about the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (NOTE: This story was aired on Monday, May 6.)By KCSB News

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UCSB Faculty, Researchers, Students Hold Rally to Demand Divestment 5:49

8h ago5:49

5:49

UCSB faculty, researchers, workers, and students held a rally to demand the university breaks ties with military funding, among other demands, on Wednesday, May 1. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.By KCSB News

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AS Senate Condemns Israeli Government's Dehumanization of Palestinians 7:54

21d ago7:54

7:54

UCSB's AS Senate passed a resolution to condemn the Israeli Government’s and the Israeli Defense Forces' dehumanization of Palestinians this past Wednesday, May 1, after lengthy discussion among Senators and public forum. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.By KCSB News

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“No Business as Usual”: UCSB Divest Coalition’s Day-Long Teach-In for Palestine 9:05

14d ago9:05

9:05

Calls for UC Santa Barbara’s divestment from defense contractors reignited on April 25, as pro-Palestinian protestors held a day-long teach-in at the Student Resource Building. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains what the protest was like.By KCSB News

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2024 AS Election Results Announced 4:04

3d ago4:04

4:04

KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the results of the 2024 AS election.Visit elections.as.ucsb.edu for the full list of results.By KCSB News

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Transgender Youth Ballot Initiative Name Change Rejected by Judge 3:03

3d ago3:03

3:03

A ballot initiative for restricting the rights of transgender youth had its name change denied by a judge after changed by the California Attorney General. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains what the initiative is as well as the reactions against the name change.By KCSB News

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Arizona's 1864 Abortion Law, Explained 2:47

3d ago2:47

2:47

An 1864 law that criminalizes essentially all abortions was originally ruled enforceable in the state of Arizona. However, the state legislature just repealed the ban, with two Republicans joining Democrats to do so. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is set to approve this repeal. Regardless, this highly divisive issue is creating an advantage for th…

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Climate Change's Impacts on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner 1:06

26d ago1:06

1:06

Parts of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner are at stake. Important decisions will need to made to save it. KCSB's Max Tu has more on the story.By KCSB News

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CoastSnap: A New App for the Public to Help Track Coastlines 8:32

5d ago8:32

8:32

CoastSnap, the app where the public submits photos to track coastlines, has recently been introduced in California. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Kyle Emery, UCSB professor of Marine Science, about how it works.By KCSB News

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UCSB Students Call For Recognition of the Armenian Genocide 2:04

6d ago2:04

2:04

The Armenian Genocide Memorial Day is every April 24. Students demonstrated at UCSB to bring attention to, and remember, the genocide. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with one of the demonstrators to learn more.By KCSB News

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AS Senate Opens Investigation Into Recall Petition Senate Meeting 24:50

14d ago24:50

24:50

AS Senators Jeffrey Adler and Ephraim Shalunov authored a resolution to investigate the circumstances of the April 10 Senate meeting. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with both senators to learn more. This story was updated to include perspective from the administration and is currently ongoing.By KCSB News

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20 Protestors Arrested at Pomona College After Pro-Palestinian Demonstration 13:42

20d ago13:42

13:42

In Claremont on April 5, 2024, 20 students at Pomona College were arrested after a group of protestors occupied the college president's office during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez spoke with Eunice, an arrested demonstrator and Pitzer College student, about the events.…

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Meet the Candidates: Ephraim Shalunov (Long Ver.) 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB's Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.By KCSB News

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Inside IV: All Gaucho Reunion + Another Deadly Cliff Fall + Deltopia Recap 29:21

1M ago29:21

29:21

UC Santa Barbara rolled out the red carpet last weekend for returning Gauchos. The annual All Gaucho reunion features a wide array of events and gatherings. KCSB's Elizabeth Truong attended the Communications Careers Day event and has the story. KCSB's Brandon Yi has a recap of this year's Deltopia unsanctioned Isla Vista street party. And, tragedy…

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Meet the Candidates: Ephraim Shalunov (Abridged Ver.) 14:19

13d ago14:19

14:19

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.By KCSB News

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Meet the Candidates: Jaz'myne Gates (Long Ver.) 17:57

14d ago17:57

17:57

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.By KCSB News

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Meet the Candidates: Jaz'myne Gates (Abridged Ver.) 9:00

14d ago9:00

9:00

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.By KCSB News

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Meet the Candidates: Nayali Broadway (Long Ver.) 12:04

14d ago12:04

12:04

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.By KCSB News

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Meet the Candidates: Nayali Broadway (Abridged Ver.) 6:51

1M ago6:51

6:51

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.By KCSB News

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Deltopia Crowds Double in Size + Housing News 30:33

24d ago30:33

30:33

Deltopia crowds doubled in size, and citations were also up at this year's IV unofficial spring break street party. Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IVCSD, joins KCSB's Dick Flacks to recap the mayhem. The good news is, the parties started earlier and ended earlier this year, no one died and more parties were closed, reducing opportunities f…

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