Best KCSB Podcasts (2024)

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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

2:29

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

4:11

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

4h ago2:39

2:39

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 13:25

4h 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

5:21

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

7d 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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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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DuPont Abortion Clinic Barred from Opening, Raises Questions on California Abortion Care 2:16

7d ago2:16

2:16

An abortion clinic in Beverly Hills, California was barred from opening, a surprising occurrence in the pro-choice Beverly Hills area. DuPont was looking to open a clinic in the Beverly Hills area, but their lease was denied, and a court battle has ensued. Devon Szalva with KCSB News has the story.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

2d 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

8d 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

11d 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

15d 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

14d 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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Solar Eclipse Recap 2024 2:04

18d ago2:04

2:04

After seven years, the moon has once again covered the sun in the U.S. Elizabeth Truong with KCSB News recaps this year's solar eclipse event as seen from the Santa Barbara area. She quickly dives into the basics of how they occur and when to expect the next event.By KCSB News

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UCSB Chapters of SJP and JVP Host "Art for Palestine" Demonstration 4:50

18d ago4:50

4:50

An "Art for Palestine" demonstration was held in front of the library in solidarity with the global economic blackout in protest of the war on Gaza. KCSB's Ashley Segat recounts the scene and the students' calls for USCB's divestment.Photo credit: Ashley Segat/KCSB NewsBy KCSB News

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Roll-Over Proposal Faces Criticism From AS Program Board 2:44

18d ago2:44

2:44

A new proposal would allocate some of the AS Program Board’s leftover funding to essentially be used for other organizations to put on events. The Program Board criticized this proposal as it was presented during the most recent AS Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 19th. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains.By KCSB News

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Parents of Michigan School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter 2:18

21d ago2:18

2:18

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for manslaughter. Hayden Stengler with KCSB has the story.By KCSB News

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322-Amazing: 14 Aura Colors As Seen by Psychic/Aura Expert, Pam Oslie 1:56:35

1M ago1:56:35

1:56:35

322-Pam Oslie joins Bruce Stephen Holms, host of Timeless Voyager for a very detailed explanation of the human Aura as seen by the world renowned Psychic. She has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX, The Dr. Oz Show, The View, The Ricki Lake Show, Coast to Coast with George Noory, Hallmark’s Home & Family, Gaia with Lisa Garr, and many other televi…

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Your Brain on Art: A Psychologist's POV 4:35

28d ago4:35

4:35

Psychologist Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster explains the impact of art and creativity on your brain and well-being.This interview aired on KCSB on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.By KCSB News

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AS Senate Ratifies Recall Petition, Rejects Recall Election 19:45

25d ago19:45

19:45

The AS Senate convened on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss the efforts seeking to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. The meeting stretched into the early hours of Thursday morning, as the 19 Senators finally decided the fate of the recall election. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains the results.(CORRECTION: This story previously incorrectly stat…

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How Muslim Students At UCSB Are Observing Ramadan 7:06

28d ago7:06

7:06

Ramadan is a yearly thirty-day period during which Muslims reflect and fast from sunrise to sunset. KCSB’s Zoha Malik attended an iftaar put on by UCSB’s Muslim Student Association to learn more about how Muslim students on campus are observing this year’s Ramadan.By KCSB News

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InsideIV: UCSB Settles Housing Lawsuits with City and County 13:37

29d ago13:37

13:37

UC Santa Barbara has settled two lawsuits with Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta. The university was being sued for failing to live up to its promise to provide housing for its growing enrollment. Sustainable University Now (SUN), has its own legal battle with UCSB. KCSB's Devon Szalva spoke with Dick Flacks, of SUN, to find out more. Her…

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Seven Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Military in Gaza 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

An attack on aid workers with the World Central Kitchen by the Israeli military has prompted a cascade of aid withdrawals from Gaza, after a series of drone strikes left 7 aid workers dead. KCSB's Abigail Alberti has the story.By KCSB News

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Elections Board Begins Verifying Signatures for AS President Recall Petition 3:12

1M ago3:12

3:12

The Chair of the Elections Board at UCSB announced during the AS Senate Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, that his team had begun verifying signatures for a recall petition that seeks to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has more.By KCSB News

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The New Research on Incels' Dating Habits and Psychology 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

In light of the 2014 Isla Vista shooting, KCSB's Abigail Alberti reviews research on incel behavior and dating habits, sitting down with UCSB sociology professor Dr. John Baldwin to discuss why this research is so late to take place.By KCSB News

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Why Are US Schools Sending More Children to Psychiatric Evaluations? 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

Students in the US school system are more at risk of being sent to psychiatrists out of fears of violence and misunderstandings of the use of psychiatric evaluations. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak discusses why this issue exists, how students are affected, who is targeted, and how legislative bodies are trying to address it.…

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The Big Donors That Shaped California’s US Senate Race 2:58

1M ago2:58

2:58

Democrat Adam Schiff won the California Senate race earlier this month. Big donors in California shaped the state's US Senate race, as millions of dollars were contributed to the campaigns of the three Democratic frontrunners. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.By KCSB News

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Proposed Bill Could Give Teachers More Direction in Science-Based Methods for Reading Education 2:51

1M ago2:51

2:51

California Assembly Member Blanca Rubia introduced a bill that would require pre-kindergarten through fifth grade teachers be trained with science-based methods this past Wednesday February 7th. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.By KCSB News

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Why The Production Of Electric Cars Is Decreasing 2:06

2M ago2:06

2:06

Production for cars that help lower emissions have slowed significantly because of growing consumer skepticism, which is causing Biden's plan of transitioning gas fueled cars to electric charged vehicles to slow. Jonathan Coronado, with KCSB News, has the details.By KCSB News