Best NSPR Podcasts (2024)

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Chico State students weigh in on what they love about Chico as the fall semester starts 7:17

4h ago7:17

7:17

Students flocked back to Chico this week to start a new semester at Chico State. They told NSPR about some of their favorite things about the city and gave advice to incoming freshmen. Also, the grocer Chico Natural Foods Cooperative has seen a loss in revenue in recent years but was met with a spike in membership and sales over the weekend after c…

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

32m ago53:00

53:00

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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Above-normal fire potential expected through fall 6:31

1h ago6:31

6:31

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider several agenda items today related to Park Fire recovery efforts. Also, an Oroville man has been charged with multiple counts of arson after being arrested for starting the Thompson Fire in Butte County. The fire broke out in July near Oroville, and experts say California will likely see above-nor…

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

44m ago51:38

51:38

Hot 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

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Alleged Park Fire arsonist pleads not guilty in court 6:05

1h ago6:05

6:05

Ronnie Dean Stout II pleaded not guilty in court yesterday to Park Fire arson charges. Also, at Chico State's Fall Convocation, faculty and community members addressed students. Chico State's President highlighted increased admissions at the school. Mayor Andrew Coolidge also spoke in a video about the city’s homeless settlement agreement. And mode…

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Man accused of starting the Park Fire to enter plea 5:17

1d ago5:17

5:17

The man accused of starting the Park Fire by pushing a burning car into an embankment in Upper Bidwell Park in Chico is set to enter his plea in court today. Also, the Redding Area Bus Authority has added new routes to Red Bluff and Chico, and “8-bit August” pays tribute to the golden era of video games when pixel art was necessary at the 1078 Gall…

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Nancy's Bookshelf: The first and only history of publishing 53:00

12h ago53:00

53:00

Veteran author Michael Castleman has written the first and only history of publishing.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Oroville city council discusses plans to address homelessness after Grants Pass, Newsom encampment order 6:25

2d ago6:25

6:25

City staff and council members decided to form a committee to further address homelessness in Oroville. Also, Shasta County’s Resource Management Director has resigned from his position, and a U.S. Forest Service fire station lost in the 2020 North Complex in Plumas County is being replaced by a new facility in Chico.…

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Containment increases slowly on Park Fire 4:52

3h ago4:52

4:52

The Park Fire has grown very little over the past few days. Firefighters are making progress on increasing containment. Also, visitors are now allowed back into parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park, and more than 1.5 million salmon were released into California’s reservoirs this spring.By Erik Adams, Sarah Bohannon, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove

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Emergency groundwater project in Orland may move forward depending on council approval 5:27

1h ago5:27

5:27

A large DWR funded project to upgrade Orland’s water system is behind schedule and a vote by the city council tomorrow may determine whether the grant will cover all the costs. Also, Enloe Medical Center gave staff, caregivers and donors a chance to be part of the construction of an upcoming cancer treatment center in Chico’s Merriam Park neighborh…

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Parts of Upper Park to reopen today 5:14

4h ago5:14

5:14

Cal Fire is now doing work in Upper Park to repair damages from fighting the fire there. Also, a program in Redding helping those experiencing homelessness who are recovering from medical conditions is expanding its reach, and local animal shelters said pet owners had until today to pick up unclaimed animals before they adopt them out.…

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City of Chico plans to remove three homeless encampments across the city 4:56

43m ago4:56

4:56

The City of Chico is planning enforcement actions in three unhoused encampments in parks across the city. It said it's still following the terms of the Warren v. Chico settlement agreement, but it's also looking into its legal options to get out of it. Also, the “Roots for Resilience” benefit event will take place Saturday and will include live mus…

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Nancy's Bookshelf: A cemetery expert tackles the subject of romance 53:00

1h ago53:00

53:00

Chico author Douglas Keister’s 47th book is a romance mystery that draws on his experience as a cemetery expert.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Officials urge those returning to Park Fire burn scar to drive safely 6:43

2h ago6:43

6:43

As progress continues to be made on the Park Fire, officials are urging those returning to burn scar areas to drive safely. Also, Sutter County will benefit from a $13.8 million grant for Comcast to build infrastructure for low-cost, broadband internet, and residents can pick their own peaches at Chico State’s University Farm today.…

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Officials warn fire crews on the Park Fire to stay alert 3:45

2h ago3:45

3:45

The Park Fire has been burning for nearly three weeks. Officials warn firefighters to keep their guard up as fatigue and stress set in. Also, the filing deadline for residents looking to fill city council seats has passed for most districts. Several Chico candidates will face off to represent four districts, and Momo’s Poke joins the Chico downtown…

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Chico City Council disputes changes to Warren settlement proposal 7:10

19h ago7:10

7:10

Legal Services of Northern California offered proposed changes to the settlement agreement in Warren v. Chico. But the city of Chico has rejected them. Also, an assistance center offering resources, aid and information for residents affected by the Park Fire in Tehama County will open this week, and residents of Plumas County suffering from wildfir…

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Blue Dot: Lessons to learn about fire on the landscape: a conversation with pyrogeographer Zeke Lunder 51:36

18d ago51:36

51:36

In a conversation recorded while the Park Fire was raging in the foothills and mountains of Northern California, Host Dave Schlom visits Zeke Lunder.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Cohasset residents begin the process of rebuilding after the Park Fire 6:07

4d ago6:07

6:07

The community of Cohasset was one of the first affected by the Park Fire. Now, residents are returning to their homes, and taking the steps to begin rebuilding. Also, two meetings will be held about the Park Fire this evening. One will be in Red Bluff, the other in Chester. Both start at 6:30 p.m. And construction on a new fire station in Chico is …

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Pets can get lost during a disaster, some say microchipping can help 9:32

19d ago9:32

9:32

Butte Humane Society is offering to microchip residents’ pets for free to help them get back to their owners during disasters. They also have a Pet Food Pantry available for Park Fire survivors. Also, a biomass plant is set to be built in Yuba County later this year and will convert wood waste from wildland fuel reduction projects into electricity,…

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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Wild raptors and the birds of Bidwell Park 53:00

21d ago53:00

53:00

Bruce Haak has spent 50 years studying wild raptors. Chico ornithologist Roger Lederer tells us about the birds of Bidwell Park.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Rapid rehousing program assists those facing homelessness due to Park Fire 5:49

6d ago5:49

5:49

The Park Fire continues to burn actively on its eastern perimeter in the Mill Creek drainage. Cal Fire said the fire was expected to remain active last night due to high temperatures, and no humidity recovery. Also, organizations in the North State are working to find housing for those experiencing homelessness. As the region now recovers from the …

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City of Chico clears, reorganizes its alternative homeless camping site 7:50

7d ago7:50

7:50

Fifteen of about 60 people who’ve been staying at the city of Chico’s alternative campsite on Eaton and Cohasset roads will be able to return after an “encampment cleanup” conducted by the city. Also, the Park Fire is fairly calm in most areas, but is making a hard push in the Mill Creek drainage area of Tehama County, and the first human case of W…

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Local assistance center opens today for those affected by Park Fire 4:46

8d ago4:46

4:46

An assistance center for survivors of the Park Fire is opening in Chico today. It’s located in the North Valley Plaza in the building that was formerly the 99 Cents Only store. Those affected by the fire can find resources at the center and talk to county and state officials. Also, the Park Fire has now reached more than 400,000 acres in size, and …

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Park Fire: Hazards possible when you return after evacuating, how the Butte County Fire Safe Council is helping residents 12:40

11d ago12:40

12:40

Special coverage — Officials are warning those returning after being evacuated that hazards could be in the area. Also, the Butte County Fire Safe County’s mission is to help fire prone neighborhoods prepare for fire, and we continue to hear from evacuees about their experience and what they returned home to in the wake of the fire.…

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Park Fire: What to expect this weekend, behavioral health resources at local assistance center 27:50

25d ago27:50

27:50

Special coverage — Right now the northeast side of the perimeter, near the Mill Creek area, is the main concern on the Park Fire as critical weather conditions are expected. Also, a local assistance center is being set up for Park Fire survivors. It opens Monday. And we hear from evacuees about their experience and what they returned home to in the…

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Blue Dot: State of the oceans report with NASA oceanographer and climate scientist Josh Willis 51:38

11d ago51:38

51:38

Host Dave Schlom visits with his good friend, Josh Willis. Josh is an oceanographer and climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. \By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Some say prescribed burns could have prevented the Park Fire, but Chico’s fire chief says it’s not that simple 9:28

11d ago9:28

9:28

The City of Chico has a prescribed burning plan that includes parts of Bidwell Park. Some question whether the Park Fire might not have grown so intense or spread as far if there’d been a prescribed burn near the gully where it started. Also, evacuees have been telling NSPR about their experiences leaving and what they returned home to in the wake …

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Nancy's Bookshelf: Country and religion with Gayle Kimball 53:00

14d ago53:00

53:00

Retired professor Gayle Kimball taught courses in world religions at California State University Chico. Her 26th book explores religious issues by interviewing people from 13 countries.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: The amazing undersea world of sharks with Dave Ebert, aka "The Lost Shark Guy" 51:36

18d ago51:36

51:36

Host Dave Schlom visits with Dr. David Ebert, one of the world's foremost experts on sharks. Dave is the Director of the Pacific Shark Research Center at San Jose State University's Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Nancy's Bookshelf: Mother and son travel to Ukraine for a newborn 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

Chico author Emily Gallo used her own experiences traveling to Ukraine with her son to pick up his baby, who was born to a surrogate, to fashion a suspenseful story about a mother and son who traveled to war-torn Ukraine.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Meet the Beetles! A conversation with Caltech entomologist Joseph Parker 51:38

26d ago51:38

51:38

Host Dave Schlom visits with Dr. Joseph Parker, entomologist and beetle expert and head of the Parker Lab at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Nancy's Bookshelf: Two guests offer advice based on their own life experiences 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

A retired literature professor and occupational therapist offer life advice based on their respective work.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: The greatest photograph of all: Earthrise and the man who took it, William Anders 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

Blue Dot pays tribute to one of the most iconic photographs ever taken, Earthrise, taken by Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders on Christmas Eve, 1968.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: State of the lake: a conversation with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center scientists 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

Host Dave Schlom is joined by two scientists from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) to discuss the state of one of the crown jewels of the Sierra, Lake Tahoe.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Jennifer Jewell takes us on a journey that mirrors the life cycle of seeds 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Cultivating Place Host Jennifer Jewell's book "What We Sow" brings readers on a year-long journey exploring the impact of one of nature's most miniature manifestations—the simple seed.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: In memoriam: Blue Dot's 2022 tribute to Ed Stone 51:37

2M ago51:37

51:37

Blue Dot revisits an episode in which we profiled the amazing career of one of America's greatest space scientists, Ed Stone. Stone passed away on June 9 at the age of 88.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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