Best KCSB News Podcasts (2024)

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Inside IV: Chancellor Yang's Legacy in Isla VIsta 34:37

12h ago34:37

34:37

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry Yang recently announced he would be stepping down at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. How has Isla Vista been shaped by Yang's 30 year tenure? KCSB's Dick Flacks reflects with Jonathan Abboud, former AS-UCSB president and current general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), about thei…

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The People's Program: A Conversation With Palestinian-American Filmmaker Monear Shaer 56:25

5h ago56:25

56:25

Rosie Bultman is joined by Caitlin Scialla and Monear Shaer, creator of Gaza Is Our Home, to discuss the his process of creating a documentary that, in his own words, he didn't want to make. View the documentary website here: https://www.gazaisourhome.com/ Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S3S_9fGNX8&t=2s…

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An Interview With Academics for Justice in Palestine (Abridged Ver.) 23:55

23h ago23:55

23:55

Over the past academic year and continuing into the upcoming year, substantial efforts have increased in supporting Palestine and working towards divestment on the UCSB Campus. One major presence has been AJP (Academics for Justice in Palestine). KCSB’s Kelly Darroch interviewed two UCSB Professors and members of AJP: Bishnupriya Ghosh and Sherene …

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An Interview With Academics for Justice in Palestine (Full-Length Ver.) 45:49

23h ago45:49

45:49

Over the past academic year and continuing into the upcoming year, substantial efforts have increased in supporting Palestine and working towards divestment on the UCSB Campus. One major presence has been AJP (Academics for Justice in Palestine). KCSB’s Kelly Darroch interviewed two UCSB Professors and members of AJP: Bishnupriya Ghosh and Sherene …

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The People's Program: Student Victories in Bangladesh 55:36

5h ago55:36

55:36

Rosie Bultman and Faisal Mahmud discuss the causes and outcomes of Bangladesh's historic student protests.By KCSB News

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KCSB News Journalist Roundtable---08/14/2024 27:52

5h ago27:52

27:52

KCSB News hosts local journalists Miguel Hernandez, Rebecca Caraway, and April Chavez for a round up and discussion of Central Coast stories.By KCSB News

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Henry Yang Announces Plans to Step Down as UCSB's Chancellor 31:05

6d ago31:05

31:05

UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced on August 14th that he will step down as Chancellor at the end of the upcoming school year. He said he plans to return to teaching. KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Rosie Bultman spoke to members of the campus community and beyond to hear their thoughts on Chancellor Yang’s decision.Photo credit: Courtesy of UCSBNote: Th…

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In Rare Move, EPA Bans Pesticide Linked to Fetal Health Risks 19:44

3d ago19:44

19:44

The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a ban on DCPA. The pesticide has harmful health effects that have impacted pregnant farmworkers especially hard. To understand the effects of pesticide exposure on farmworkers and communities of color, KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to toxicologist Alexis Temkin and policy advocate Erica Diaz Cervantez.…

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The People's Program: Venezuela’s Contested Elections — and their aftermath (English y Español) 47:52

4d ago47:52

47:52

Acclaimed journalist Luz Mely Reyes joins the People's Program to discuss Venezuela's contested elections, resulting protest, and how we got to this point.La aclamada periodista Luz Mely Reyes se une al Programa del Pueblo para hablar sobre las disputadas elecciones de Venezuela, las protestas resultantes y cómo llegamos a este punto.…

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Space Force, SpaceX environmental deregulation efforts fail in front of Coastal Comission 7:15

4d ago7:15

7:15

As Vandenberg Space Force base launches fill the skies of the central coast, residents have been both amazed and concerned. As the base aims to increase these launches, the California Coastal commission has its own concerns about the space effort. The Coastal Commission held a meeting today, August 8th, to discuss their regulations on Vandenberg. T…

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AFSCME 3299 Rallies for Higher Wages and Fair Contracts 5:01

4d ago5:01

5:01

Since contract negotiations began in January between AFSCME 3299 and the University of California, the union has called for higher wages to compensate for high costs of living and housing. AFSCME 3299 recently held rallies across UC campuses in support of their demands. KCSB’s Joyce Chi attended the recent picket at UC Santa Barbara and spoke to Fr…

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The Cuyama Valley Water Wars, Part 2 25:30

16d ago25:30

25:30

The residents of Cuyama Valley have been fighting a water use battle for three years, since agricultural giants Grimmway Farms and Bolthouse Farms filed an adjudication lawsuit in 2021. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi traveled to Cuyama Valley to get the latest on the situation.In Part 2, we learn more about the lawsuit, its impact on the commun…

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The Cuyama Valley Water Wars, Part 1 21:27

11d ago21:27

21:27

The residents of Cuyama Valley have been fighting a water use battle for three years, after agricultural giants Grimmway Farms and Bolthouse Farms filed an adjudication lawsuit in 2021. KCSB's Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi traveled to Cuyama Valley to get the latest on the situation. In Part 1, we learn more about the land and community of the Valley…

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The People's Program: Political Instability in Haiti 57:35

14d ago57:35

57:35

A look into Haiti’s political instability with award-winning Journalist Fritznel Octave of the Haitian Times.By KCSB News

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These Are The Five Books Shortlisted for UCSB Reads 2025 8:41

15d ago8:41

8:41

Each year, UC Santa Barbara hosts UCSB Reads, a campus and community-wide reading program centered on one book. Last year’s selection was Your Brain on Art. What about this year? KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Alex Regan, the Events Program Manager at the UCSB Library, to talk about the five titles shortlisted for UCSB Reads 2025 and to learn how the pu…

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Three Perspectives on Old Spanish Days 9:20

16d ago9:20

9:20

On the eve of Santa Barbara’s 100th annual Fiesta, a group of over 50 people took a walk through downtown to hear three perspectives on Old Spanish Days. KCSB’s Ray Briare tells us how it went.By KCSB News

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In Memory of Sonya Massey 32:23

19d ago32:23

32:23

Sonya Massey’s death marks another brutal police killing of a Black person. Recently released body cam footage shows how Massey was shot three times, and once in the face, by an aggressive police officer. To learn more about the impact of this murder, KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Simone Akila from Healing Justice Santa Barbara.…

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Activists Respond to 1 Million Dollar Package Approved by SB Finance Committee 20:38

19d ago20:38

20:38

REACH central coast has made plans with the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce to further develop the land around the Santa Barbara airport. This comes as part of their REACH 2030 initiative, which includes a "commercial space master plan." While the Chamber claimed their plan was a necessary measure to bolster the struggling economy, they faced opp…

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UCSB Center for Feminist Futures Launches Public Feminism Series on Reproductive Justice 5:49

23d ago5:49

5:49

Local feminists held the first in a series of events about the end of Roe v. Wade and the ongoing fight to protect reproductive rights, as part of the beginning steps to create the Reproductive Justice Coalition of Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the event.By KCSB News

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Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Address a Joint Session of Congress 5:24

23d ago5:24

5:24

Congress will meet in Joint Session this week to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Large demonstrations are expected, and many in Congress may boycott or protest Netanyahu’s speech. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report.Audio credit: MSNBC, C-SPANBy KCSB News

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The People's Program: Political Unrest in Bolivia (English and Español) 54:15

28d ago54:15

54:15

On today's bilingual episode of The People's Program, Rosie Bultman and Galilea Trujillo discuss the recent Coup Attempt in Bolivia with Bolivian Journalist Franz Chavez.By KCSB News

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Newsom Signs Anti - Outing Bill, With Pacific Pride Foundation 13:26

30d ago13:26

13:26

California is facing scrutiny from conservatives over Gavin Newsom’s signing over a bill making it illegal for schools to out queer and trans kids to their parents. To learn more about what this bill means to Santa Barbara and queer youth across the state, KCSB receives insight from the Pacific Pride Foundation.…

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Biden Announces Support For SCOTUS Reform, Advocates Say Too Little Too Late 10:20

1M ago10:20

10:20

After staunchly opposing court reform for years, President Biden supposedly voiced his support for Supreme Court Justice term limits to members of the progressive caucus. While a dramatic change of heart, many doubt that Biden’s new stance will ever actualize. We hear more from expert Aaron Belkin.By KCSB News

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Most Recent UC Regents Meeting Faces Protests 10:21

29d ago10:21

10:21

The UC Regents meeting last week (07/16-07/18) included the approval of a highly controversial restriction on University speech, and a closed session discussing “Legal Issues Related to Campus Climate.” We hear more from Activist Sarah Bacon.By KCSB News

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What Do Reparations Look Like In CA? With Dr. Corey Jackson 6:46

1M ago6:46

6:46

California is a national leader in the fight for reparations for African Americans, but what does the effort really look like? KCSB’s Rosie Bultman talked to Assembly Member Corey Jackson to learn more.By KCSB News

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Meal Swipe Reform is Coming to UCSB 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

UPDATE, 7/22/24: This story has been updated with information and perspective from the university.At UC Santa Barbara, where 48% of undergrads and 31% of grad students face food insecurity, there have been efforts to achieve meal swipe reform since at least 2006. Now, meal swipe reform is finally coming to UCSB, in the form of rollovers, donations,…

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Newly Announced Kroger-Albertsons Divestiture Sparks Questions Among Community Members, Critics 3:23

1M ago3:23

3:23

The Krogers-Albertsons merger has been looming for the past two years. Its most recent development concerns the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has the story.By KCSB News

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A Woman Died in a California Correctional Facility, Here's Why 14:24

1M ago14:24

14:24

Activist groups claim that a woman died of heatstroke at the Central California Women's Facility this past Friday, but the California department of corrections says their claims are unfounded. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Elizabeth Nomura, prison rights advocate who was formerly incarcerated at CCWF.…

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New State Laws Effective July 1st: Security Deposits, Hidden Fees, and More 3:58

2M ago3:58

3:58

KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the new California laws that took effect on July 1st.(Music credit: Single-Player, Life and Times by Chad Crouch)By KCSB News

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Lake Fire Burns 20,000+ Acres 9:04

2M ago9:04

9:04

UPDATE (7/8/24, 7:36 PM): UPDATE (7/10/24, 6:15 PM): The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER:Woodstock Area (Areas north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd., west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River)Goat Rock Area (Area east of Figueroa Creek, north of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cach…

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Congressman Carbajal on the Second Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision 4:52

2M ago4:52

4:52

Monday, June 24, was the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, revoking the right to abortion. Congressman Salud Carbajal held a press conference to address the current situation. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report:By KCSB News

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The People's Program: Civil unrest in Kenya 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

On today's episode of the People's Program, Rosie Bultman is joined by Felix Orwaka to discuss the historic protests taking place in Kenya due to a recent taxation bill and general woes of corruption in the country.By KCSB News

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The People's Program: LGBTQ+ Rights in Namibia 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

On the very first episode of The People's Program, Rosie Bultman and guests Christie Keulder and Omar Vanreenen discuss the recent landmark court ruling decriminalizing soddomy in the country.By KCSB News

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Inside IV: Keeping IV Beautiful during Move-Out Week + New Bluff Safety Rules 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

"It takes a village," as the saying goes, to keep thousands of pounds of trash out of local landfills during 'move-out' season in Isla Vista - the time of year when students move out of their rentals and leave for summer. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IV Community Services District, about the person - and pr…

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What We Know About UCSB's Newly Disclosed Contracts With Defense Manufacturers 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

After submitting a California Public Records Act request for UCSB’s Department of Defense contracts related to weapons development and research in 2021, Central Coast Antiwar Coalition Chair Marcy Winograd received disclosed contracts three years later on May 20, 2024. These contracts detail relationships and deals worth millions between the univer…

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Police Clear UCSB Liberated Zone Encampment 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

Police in riot gear cleared the Liberated Zone encampment at UCSB in the early hours of Sunday, June 23. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.Photo credit: Brandon YiBy KCSB News

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Interview With Doctoral Student Charlene Macharia on Her Forty Day Fast 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

KCSB News' Ashley Segat interviews UCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia on the key differences between her initial hunger strike and her current forty day fast.By KCSB News

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Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Invites the Public to Annual Demo Days 13:04

2M ago13:04

13:04

There is a long and rich history behind ham radios which are crucial in emergencies. The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club is hosting an event this weekend to show the public what they do - and how anyone can get involved. They'll be setting up their gear along Santa Barbara's waterfront this weekend to provide a demonstration of their emergency com…

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UCPD Conducts "Large-Scale Operation" at Previously Occupied Girvetz Hall 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

Beginning at 1 AM on Wednesday, June 12, police in riot gear conducted a "large-scale operation" to remove student demonstrators who had previously barricaded themselves within Girvetz Hall. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.Photo credit: Brandon YiBy KCSB News

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OC Judge Orders Halt to UAW 4811 Strike 14:46

2M ago14:46

14:46

An Orange County Superior Court Judge has issued a temporary restraining order against UAW 4811, effectively halting its strike that protested the UC's response to pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. To learn more, KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke to Alejandro Quevedo, an electrical engineering Ph.D. student and a UAW 4811 recording secretary.Photo cre…

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KCSB's Golden Mike Award-Winning Newscast 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

KCSB News earned a prestigious Golden Mike Award (Division B) for its September 21, 2023 newscast, presented by the Radio and Television News Association (RTNA) of Southern California. The category was Best Newscast over 15 minutes, Division B. Take a listen! And, congrats to our newscast collaborators, Joyce Chi, Zoha Malik and Robert Stark.…

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Inside IV: Move Out Season 22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

It's move out season in Isla Vista, when students go turn in their rental keys and go home for the summer. Learn about how residents can donate their unwanted clothing, furniture and even non-perishable food, to keep tons of stuff out of local landfills. KCSB's Brandon Yi spoke with Viviana Marsano, who heads up the annual GIVE Sale, which benefits…

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AAPI Month: Focus on Media 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

For AAPI Heritage Month, KCSB's Elizabeth Truong spoke with Professor Alexander Cho about Asian American representation in Media. Professor Cho is the assistant director in the Asian American Studies professor at UCSB. In this episode, they dive into the stereotypes of the model minority and yellow peril to modern uses of social media.…

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The Story Behind Deciphering the 2021 Huntington Beach Oil Spill 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

The 2021 Huntington Beach oil spill was a mystery that could only be solved using scientific investigative analysis. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Mark Page, UCSB biology researcher, about how he and a team of experts used invertebrates to decipher the cause and timing of the spill.By KCSB News

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Trump Pledges to Halt Offshore Wind Projects on First Day of Presidency 1:42

2M ago1:42

1:42

On his first day of presidency, Trump has vowed to rid any offshore wind projects, a project that was previously backed by Joe Biden. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information behind these vows.By KCSB News

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Recent Droughts Take Tough Toll on Amazon Rainforest 2:13

2M ago2:13

2:13

A recent study found that a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from severe droughts. KCSB’s Clarissa Rios has the story.By KCSB News

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Trump Trial Continues As He Argues for Presidential Immunity 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

Despite Trump’s current presidential campaign resting on the promise of taking Biden to court for his actions during office, Trump is asking for a new norm of presidential immunity to avoid criminal prosecution as Trump faces trial in New York, beginning this April, for multiple felony counts. KCSB's Emily Kimmel has the story…

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AS Senate Passes BDS Legislation 9:34

3M ago9:34

9:34

The AS Senate at UC Santa Barbara approved changes in AS Legal Code in line with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement on June 5. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has the story.By KCSB News

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UCSB AS Senate Passes Divestment Resolution 7:41

3M ago7:41

7:41

A divestment resolution was successfully passed by the UCSB AS Senate this past Wednesday, May 29, making it the first divestment resolution passed after over a decade of effort. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.By KCSB News

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UCSB's Mauna Kea Protectors: Who Are They and What Are They Fighting For? 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

KCSB's Alexandria Pak interviews two representatives of the Mauna Kea Protectors about their mission and how students can become involved in their cause. UCSB Religious Studies professor Greg Johnson sheds light on the context surrounding Mauna Kea and the Thirty Meter Telescope Project.By KCSB News

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