Best NSPR Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Monica McDaniel for District 3 Chico councilor 9:56

4h ago9:56

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NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Monica McDaniel who is running against Dale Bennett for District 3. Also, North State residents get a rare chance to see a naked eye comet this week, and if you see smoke in Magalia it’s likely a controlled burn.By Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Dave Schlom, Anthony Vasek

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Meet Bryce Goldstein for District 7 Chico councilor 9:33

9h ago9:33

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NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Bryce Goldstein who is running against Deepika Tandon for District 7. Also, Chico State is seeing record high enrollment numbers, and voters in Plumas County will decide whether to enact a sales tax to fund emergency services.…

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Blue Dot: The real science of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory 51:37

28m ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Michael Poland, Scientist in Charge of the United States Geological Survey's Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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School districts across Butte County propose bond measures to fund building projects 5:30

4h ago5:30

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School districts in Chico, Paradise, Biggs and Durham all have bond measures on November's ballot. Also, Shasta County’s Election Committee Chair has walked back a comment about civil unrest, and weather conditions expected to improve on the Shoe Fire.By Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Alec Stutson, Adia White

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Structural damage at a Safeway in Chico causes temporary store closure 5:17

4d ago5:17

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A Safeway store in Chico was closed yesterday after structural damage was found inside the store. Also, with their Moonlight Meows Online Auction fundraiser around the corner, the Chico Cat Coalition hopes to raise enough funds to continue helping the local felines for another year, and agencies throughout the region are planning prescribed burns t…

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Nancy's Bookshelf: From Chico State to Cheers with Rick Berens 53:00

1d ago53:00

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When Rick Berens was a student at Chico State, he was arrested for selling 0.25 g of cocaine and incarcerated for five months. His book recounts his experiences in Butte County jail and Vacaville prison. He later had success writing and directing for television shows like Cheers.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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$2M to go toward Butte County community schools 5:35

33m ago5:35

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Butte County Office of Education receives a $2 million grant for three “community” schools. Also, the Butte County Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is offering two hands-on training sessions this month, and the Chico airport is hosting an open house on October 19th.By Sarah Bohannon, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove

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Chess tournament brings hundreds of students to Chico to compete 8:12

6d ago8:12

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Hundreds of students recently attended a chess tournament in Chico, making it the largest first-tournament in league history.. Also, Sycamore Pool in Bidwell Park will be closed for the next several days, and two Plumas County residents have formed a nonprofit to remove outdated fencing that can entangle and kill migrating wildlife.…

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Some North State communities to receive state funds for mental health services 4:52

1d ago4:52

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Glenn and Shasta counties will receive millions in state funding for programs addressing substance use disorder and mental health needs. Also, health officials have confirmed two dairy workers in the Central Valley are the state's first human cases of bird flu, and the Plumas Feral Spay/Neuter Project is hosting its third spayathon on Oct. 12.…

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Blue Dot: On the road: A visit to the Park Fire burn scar 51:37

5d ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler as they travel up California Highway 36E to visit the communities of Mineral and Mill Creek.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Oroville city councilors discuss joining an alternative energy provider to PG&E 5:24

5d ago5:24

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Oroville city councilors Tuesday heard a presentation from Pioneer Community Energy, the nonprofit says it could help reduce residents' energy costs. Also, the Plumas County District Attorney's Office notified Dixie Fire survivors of an Oct. 26 deadline for a program that provides compensation, and the town of Quincy is gearing up for the grand ope…

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After two months of extreme heat Chico finally has a cooling center 6:01

6d ago6:01

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After a previous contract with Safe Space lapsed in July, no cooling centers were provided in Chico over the past two months. Wednesday the city of Chico and Safe Space renewed the contract. Also, “‘Detention’ Definitely Not The Breakfast Club” hopes to bring new laughs and a new perspective on high school at the Blue Room Theatre, and California w…

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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: The history of the Yahi & a summer camp for young writers 53:00

7d ago53:00

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Steve Schoonover writes a history of the Northern California Yahi tribe. Also, Chico State University creative writing professor Sarah Pape facilitates a summer camp for young writers.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Federal agencies join search for Plumas County inmate still on the loose 9:00

7d ago9:00

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The inmate who escaped from the Plumas County Jail last week is still missing. A national search is now underway. Also, the city of Chico is asking the U.S. District Court to allow it to exit the Warren v. Settlement agreement. Councilors met in closed session about the issue last night, and Catalyst Domestic Violence Services is holding a commemor…

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Heat advisory issued for valley, foothills through tomorrow 7:35

13d ago7:35

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A heat advisory has been issued for the valley and surrounding foothills today. The advisory starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. tomorrow. Also, the city of Anderson has declared itself a "Parent Right to Know” city in support of its local school district's policies, and residents in Chico have a chance to bask in the city’s creativity this month…

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PG&E shuts off power in parts of Butte, Shasta counties 4:50

9d ago4:50

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Early this morning, PG&E began turning off power for about 1,200 customers in Butte and Shasta counties due to elevated fire weather concerns. Also, new security measures will go into effect at Chico City Council starting in mid-October, and a new California law says people carrying visible firearms during election related activities would be presu…

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Best of Blue Dot: The Rescue Effect: a conversation with author and environmental scientist Michael Mehta Webster 51:37

12d ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom visits with NYU Environmental Studies Professor Michael Mehta Webster to discuss his book, The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth. Webster is an environmental scientist with a fascinating take on how nature has built in mechanisms that serve to preserve species and ecosystems in times of stress or disruptions.…

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Butte Community Action Agency can help reduce energy costs amid late-season heat 5:12

12d ago5:12

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Temperatures are back in the upper 90s this week. Programs offered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County can help make homes more energy efficient and reduce energy costs. Also, Plumas County supervisors voted to fund two public electric vehicle charging stations at their last meeting, and fares will be waived for bus riders in Butte Count…

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New grant places underrepresented students pursuing teaching degrees in rural elementary schools 5:39

13d ago5:39

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Chico State’s School of Education received an $8.5 million grant for a teacher residency program. Also, a local author has debuted “Forgive the Animal,” an anthology of poetry, and more areas in Bidwell Park are set to open today.By Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Adia White

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Nancy's Bookshelf: A teenage riot and the 2024 Butte County Library Trivia Bee 53:00

17d ago53:00

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Chico author Anna Moore's debut novel, "Don't Pity the Desperate," is about a teenager in rehab. Also, humorist Eric Miller will co-host the 2024 Butte County Library Trivia Bee on Friday, October 25.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Chico Unified School District asks for community input on who should be its next superintendent 5:40

14d ago5:40

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The Butte County Office of Education is hosting community meetings for residents to share what they would like to see in the next Chico Unified School District superintendent. Also, the city of Chico announced they're planning to clear three homeless encampments, and Paradise town officials said the community has achieved 90% compliance with its de…

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Chico community members share their thoughts on the upcoming election 6:52

15d ago6:52

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This year's general election could be monumental for Chico city politics, where do community members stand on local races? Also, the city of Chico is calling for volunteers to serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee, and yellow fever mosquitoes have been detected in Colusa County.By Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Alec Stutson

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Heat returns to the North State this week 5:52

16d ago5:52

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Temperatures are starting to heat up again in the North State after a brief respite last week. Also, crews will be doing a routine inspection of the Oroville Dam spillway, and Cal Fire has arrested one of its employees for setting several small wildfires in Northern California.By Erik Adams, Sarah Bohannon, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Adia White

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Chico’s city council to consider regulations for massage parlors 5:37

19d ago5:37

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Chico’s city council will discuss regulations around massage parlors. Also, the Butte County Fire Department is asking for residents’ help to improve wildfire preparedness, and Butte County is working with state agencies to remove hazardous household materials following the Quincy, Thompson and Park fires.…

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A new computer model may help communities better prepare for wildfire 5:28

26d ago5:28

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A new modeling tool may help emergency officials better predict how wildland fires move through communities. Also, Shasta County reported its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, and an effort to preserve the historic El Rey Theater in Downtown Chico is in full swing.By Sarah Bohannon, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Adia White

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Nancy's Bookshelf: A short swim in the Seine River 53:00

26d ago53:00

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Redding author Joel Stratte McClure made international news for swimming in the Seine River in Paris.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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It’s nearly fall, one of the most dangerous times for wildfires 5:30

21d ago5:30

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Autumn is quickly approaching but that doesn’t mean the danger of wildfires has lessened. In fact, this is an especially risky time. Also, a motel in Redding may become transitional housing for homeless residents, and Park Fire survivors can learn more about fire cleanup assistance at a meeting today.…

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Blue Dot: The Klamath River flowing freely again and the science driving it 51:37

26d ago51:37

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Blue Dot takes an in-depth look at the science behind the Klamath dam removal project, one of the largest of its kind ever attempted.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Nancy's Bookshelf: The life and time of Ernest Hemingway 53:00

28d ago53:00

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Former Chico State professor Curtis DeBerg writes about what he and Hemingway had in common, including plane crashes.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: The process of subduction with geophysicist Magali Billen, UC Davis 51:37

1M ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom visits with UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences geophysics professor Magali Billen to talk about one of Earth's most dynamic and complex processes, subduction.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Nancy's Bookshelf: A son's quest to discover the China of his father's youth 53:00

1M ago53:00

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Edward Wong is the son of Chinese immigrants and was a diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times in Beijing. With his latest book, "At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China," he investigates his father's mysterious past in China.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: The most fascinating creature on the planet? Hummingbirds with Dr. Christopher Clark 51:38

1M ago51:38

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by UC Riverside biologist and hummingbird expert Christopher Clark for a fascinating and in-depth look at the lives of the smallest of birds.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: The power of language and the Truman Committee investigation 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Author Viorica Marian expands on the power of language, and NPR's Steve Drummond looks at how the Truman Committee investigated wartime corruption.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Fire and ice: a look at the Cascade volcanoes 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by scientists from the United States Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington, for an overview of the iconic cones sheathed in snow and ice and the geologic hazards they represent.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler