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The End of the UAW Strike?
December 27, 2022 20:09 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWhen the largest higher-education strike in United States history started over a month ago, on November 14th, those involved had clear demands in mind. We at KCSB have been covering the state of those demands since the strike started. I’ve been checking in biweekly with Emily Fox, a PhD student at UCSB, and she’s been keeping us informed on what’s been happening at the bargaining table and in the minds of some of her fellow strikers. Proceedings got complicated – you can listen to past episod...
UAW Strike Update: 12/16/2022
December 27, 2022 20:03 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn Friday, December 16, a tentative agreement was reached between union bargaining teams and University of California leadership. Hear what that does and doesn’t mean for academic workers on all nine UC campuses.
UAW Strike Update: 12/15/2022
December 27, 2022 20:02 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBOver the weekend of December 10, the UAW and UC bargaining teams appointed Darrell Steinberg to serve as negotiation mediator. He is currently the mayor of Sacramento, and was suggested by Governor Gavin Newsom for the role. Now, though nothing is in writing yet, there have been verbal proposals and updates from both sides since Steinberg got involved. PhD student and KCSB's resident Strike Updater Emily Fox spoke with Jackie Sedley at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, with the latest.
Will Breman's Santa Barbara Soul
December 24, 2022 01:16 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBAn interview with Will Breman, a Santa Barbara based singer who you may have seen perform in your local wineries and breweries. If you find his voice familiar, you might have also seen and heard him sing on The Voice back in 2019. KCSB reporter, Jennifer Yoshikoshi talks to Will Breman to learn more about his music background, his inspirations, upcoming concerts, and his newly released Christmas Sampler.
The Indian Child Welfare Act
December 24, 2022 00:41 - 7 minutes - 4.48 MBEarlier in November, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case Haaland v. Brackeen, which could overturn the landmark federal policy called the Indian Child Welfare Act. The policy implements minimum federal standards for when a Native American child is removed from their family. KCSB’s Zoha Malik speaks to journalist Kathleen Sharp for more insight on why this law was created, its ongoing relevance today, and the potential long-lasting impact if it is overturned.
King Tides on Christmas Week
December 24, 2022 00:39 - 7 minutes - 4.44 MBKing Tides are coming to the California Coast Christmas week, and the California Coastal Commission is asking the public to document the event. KCSB's Sarah Jagger spoke with a representative of the King Tides Project to find out what they are -- and what scientists can learn from them.
Inside IV: Associated Students UCSB Food Bank
December 16, 2022 18:49 - 25 minutes - 14.1 MBThe AS UCSB Food Bank helps feed hundreds of hungry students every week. KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with Celest Sorrentino and Daniel Chavez with the ASFB to learn more about the services and support they provide.
Santa Barbara Housing Shortage: Deadline is Looming to Determine where to Build
December 12, 2022 22:35 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBSanta Barbara County needs to plan for how and where to build more housing soon to ease a shortage - and to meet state requirements. Planners are scrambling to find possible sites where the new residences can go. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Noozhawk reporter Joshua Molina to find out more.
Day 25: The latest on the UAW strike
December 09, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MBKCSB's Jackie Sedley sits down with UC Santa Barbara PhD student Emily Fox to discuss the latest on the UC-Wide Academic Worker strike. This is a re-occuring segment.
Day 21: The Latest on the UC-Wide Academic Worker Strike
December 06, 2022 02:55 - 10 minutes - 24.3 MBWe’ve been reporting a lot on the 48,000-strong Academic Worker strike happening on all nine of University of California’s campuses. On November 30th 2022, at around 10:30 p.m., bargaining team representatives for UC’s graduate student researchers, TA’s, tutors, and readers brought revised demands to university system leaders at the bargaining table. Many graduate students were disappointed by the demands themselves, which we covered during last week’s newscast on December 1st and which you c...
Inside IV: Mental Wellness & Holiday Stressors
December 02, 2022 23:12 - 28 minutes - 16.9 MBThe holidays are often a stressful time for many college students. From finishing up final exams, to the thought of heading back to their family home for vacation could trigger feelings of fear or anxiety. In this episode, KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with psychiatrist Pamela Reeves about ways to help overcome feelings of anxiety - and make the end-of-year downtime more merry for everyone.
Update On UAW Strike
December 02, 2022 00:51 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBA lot has changed over the past two weeks for the 48,000 Academic Workers currently on strike across all nine UC campuses. The strike started on November 14, and new updates come in nearly every day from the bargaining table and the various picket lines across the state. KCSB’s Jackie Sedley has been staying in touch with Emily Fox, a PhD student at UC Santa Barbara who is actively participating in the strike. She spoke with Fox yesterday about the status of demands from workers and final gra...
Inside IV: Thankful in Isla Vista + UCSB Reads 2023
November 29, 2022 02:55 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBIsla Vista residents share what they are thankful for, as KCSB's Vanessa Manakova speaks with students of all ages. Then, the UCSB Reads 2023 book selection is unveiled, in a conversation with UCSB librarian Alex Reagan and KCSB's Sarah Jagger.
Inside IV: KCSB's Free Concert + Students Serving Students
November 29, 2022 01:04 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBKCSB presents Hook & Clip, a free concert in Storke Plaza. KCSB's general manager Aidan Manousos and promotions director Claudia Qi are here to share details with KCSB News reporter, Inside IV host Clarissa Hom. Plus, hear about the many ways in which the AS-UCSB External Vice President of Local Affairs (EVPLA) office is doing to support UCSB students on campus and in Isla Vista.
UCSB Library Announces 2023 UCSB Reads Selection
November 28, 2022 19:12 - 7 minutes - 5.55 MBUCSB Reads has selected Charles Montgomery's Happy Cities: Transforming our Lives Through Urban Design as its 2023 UCSB Reads Book. KCSB"s Sarah Jagger spoke with UCSB Events and Exhibitions Librarian, Alex Regan to find out more.
Discovery of an Unfamilar Species
November 26, 2022 03:26 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBA living specimen of what had been previously known as a fossil was found near the coast by UCSB. KCSB’s Crystal Martinez has the story.
UCSB Faculty Association Join the Picket Line
November 26, 2022 02:38 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MBAs the UC-wide academic worker strike continues on this week, the Faculty Association also joined to rally on November 17, 2022. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi has the story.
UCSB Professor Discusses Global Food Impacts
November 26, 2022 02:32 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBUCSB ecologists have mapped the environmental impacts of global food production, analyzing how different food industries impact the planet. KCSB’s Frankie Newton sat down with one of the researchers, Ben Halpern, to learn about the findings and their implications.
Graduate Students Explain Why They Are Striking
November 26, 2022 02:26 - 16 minutes - 10.3 MBNovember 14, 2022 marks the beginning of the largest higher-education strike in United States history. The group of unions that will be striking includes some 48,000 workers across every University of California campus. KCSB’s Jackie Sedley spoke with Emily Fox, a PhD student at UC Santa Barbara, about who is striking, what led them to strike, and how students, staff, and faculty can show their support. Graduate students aren’t the only UC-affiliated individuals with thoughts and feelings abo...
Federal Judge Criticizes Santa Barbara’s Sit-Lie Ordinance
November 15, 2022 02:44 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBCalifornia Federal Judge David Carter criticizes Santa Barbara’s sit-lie ordinance, a rule that targets homeless people who live on the streets in the City’s downtown area. KCSB’s Jennifer Zwigl discusses the details of the ordinance and the potential impact on the City’s homeless population.
The Jeffrey Dahmer Docuseries and the Fascination with True Crime
November 15, 2022 02:38 - 15 minutes - 8.66 MBMonster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is a Netflix docuseries that was released in late September, causing a significant stir among viewers for its graphic, gory visuals and controversial portrayal of Dahmer’s black victims. KCSB’s Jennifer Zwigl sits down with retired UCSB Film and Media Studies Professor, Dr. Everett, to explore how blackness is represented in Monster, as well as discuss the growing fascination with serial killers in television.
Ye's Month of Controversy
November 15, 2022 02:31 - 3 minutes - 8.41 MBInfamous rapper and fashion designer Ye had led a month of extreme controversy over the promotion of racially insensitive and antisemetic rhetorics using his influential internet platform. KCSB’s Josephine Barton has the story.
UCSB Participates in the Largest Higher-Education Strike in United States history
November 15, 2022 01:56 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBMonday, November 14 marks the beginning of the largest higher-education strike in United States history. The group of unions that will be striking includes some 48,000 workers across every University of California campus. KCSB's Holly Pearson, Jackie Sedley, Jennifer Yoshikoshi, Jennifer Zwigl, Sandy Ganesh, Sarah Jagger, and Vanessa Manakova all attended UC Santa Barbara's rally that kickstarted the university's individual acknowledgment of the strike.
President Xi Jinping's Pursuit For Power
November 09, 2022 17:56 - 1 minute - 2.55 MBOverseas, changes by the National People’s Congress in China have increased the current president’s power as a leader. President Xi Jinping secured a third term as leader of the nation in late October, and made lots of promises about what his continuing leadership will mean for the country. Those promises have been met with skepticism by some. KCSB’s Vi Tran has more.
PG&E to Extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
November 09, 2022 17:53 - 2 minutes - 4.68 MBPG & E has taken initiatives to extend the operation of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant past it’s long-planned closure date. KCSB’s Max Tu has the story.
PG&E to extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
November 09, 2022 17:53 - 2 minutes - 4.68 MBPG & E has taken initiatives to extend the operation of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant past it’s long-planned closure date. KCSB’s Max Tu has the story.
New Approach to Breast Cancer Treatment
November 09, 2022 17:52 - 1 minute - 2.48 MBA new study published on October 25, 2022 suggests that breast cancer patients may potentially avoid surgery. KCSB’s Sarah Jagger has the details.
The Finished Montecito Debris Basin
November 09, 2022 17:50 - 10 minutes - 6.01 MBThe county of Santa Barbara has just finished the construction of a Debris Basin in Montecito. This Basin’s construction is a response to a deadly landslide in 2018, in which 22 people died and millions of dollars in damages struck the community. KCSB’s Rhys Ran Spoke with a representative with the county, Walter Rubacava, about its construction and flood safety.
Builders' Remedy Law
November 09, 2022 17:47 - 10 minutes - 6.3 MBDue to a loophole in the state's long established Housing Accountability Act, builders in some of So Cal's wealthier areas are going around zoning restrictions to build more low income housing. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Liam Dillon, who covers housing issues for the LA Times, about the implications of the so-called "builders' remedy" law - which could lead to a building boom. For Santa Barbara's South Coast, Carpinteria is required to add 901 new units and, the Independent reports, is...
Inside IV: Haunted Pumpkin Patch + IV Parks Turns 50!
November 03, 2022 22:29 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MBIt was an extra special Halloween weekend in Isla Vista. On October 31, the IV Recreation and Park District celebrated its 50th anniversary. On Monday night - Halloween evening, community members, local leaders and elected officials came together to celebrate the efforts of so many people over the past half century - to preserve and grow Isla Vista’s parks and open spaces. KCSB's Vanessa Manakova covered the celebration and, also in this episode, takes you on a tour through IV's Haunted Pum...
Plans for The Santa Barbara Civilian Oversight Commission
November 01, 2022 20:48 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThe Santa Barbara City Council unanimously approved a new civilian review board to provide oversight over the Santa Barbara police and fire departments. The board is now accepting applicants and will have the power to review incidents and provide input to the police and fire departments. KCSB's Siddharth Chattoraj speaks with the Senior Assistant to the City Administrator to find out more.
How COVID-19 changed young adulthood
November 01, 2022 20:45 - 6 minutes - 5.02 MBFor many people, their early 20s are now even more difficult to navigate, due to COVID-19. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi, on how the pandemic has altered what it means to be a young adult.
Discussing Current Protests in Iran with the Iranian Academic Community
October 29, 2022 01:59 - 14 minutes - 23.2 MBThere are current protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old Iranian woman who was arrested for not wearing the hijab. In September of this year, Amini passed away but suspicions arose on the circumstances of her death. KCSB’s Sandy Ganesh spoke with a member of the Iranian Academic Community about the topic.
Santa Barbara County CARE Court
October 29, 2022 01:55 - 10 minutes - 15 MBBy December 2024, Santa Barbara County will be implementing CARE Court, a new program that will mandate treatment for individuals who are psychotically mentally ill. All 58 counties in the state must comply with this according to the new law that was recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Hear more about it from KCSB's Clarissa Rios's interview with the County’s Department of Behavioral Wellness.
Inside IV: Halloween 2022 in Isla Vista
October 27, 2022 01:48 - 29 minutes - 18.7 MBPlenty of fun and (not too) frightful events and activities are being planned in Isla Vista for the upcoming Halloween weekend. KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with Sophia Lake with the IV Recreation & Park District and Lily MacMillan with the office of the EVPLA of UCSB to find out what events they have planned. Later in the show, Wally Corngold with AS Program Board shares what's in store for this year's Delirium concert, and Raul Macias with the St. George Youth Center YMCA describes a haun...
Celebrating Filipino American History Month
October 25, 2022 02:36 - 11 minutes - 8.45 MBOctober is Filipino American History Month, which recognizes the history, accomplishments, and legacies of the Filipino community in the United States. KCSB’s Regina Rojas and Vi Tran spoke to members of UCSB’s Filipino student organization to hear more about their experiences.
Empty Bowls Fill Up
October 25, 2022 02:28 - 5 minutes - 2.87 MBA popular Foodbank of Santa Barbara County event - returns in person for the first time in three years. KCSB’s Vanessa Manakova speaks with Judith Smith Meyer of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to find out more.
What to Know About Voting
October 25, 2022 02:26 - 1 minute - 925 KBEligible voters must register to vote by Monday, October 24, 2022 ahead of this year’s midterm election. KCSB’s Sarah Jagger has the details on how, when, and where to vote.
UCSB Students and Alumni Fight for Alternatives to Munger Hall Through "CHAMP!"
October 25, 2022 02:24 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen building plans for the 9-story megadorm known as Munger Hall came out last year, the public had mixed reactions. Many were concerned about the building's potential negative impacts on students, the environment, and Santa Barbara's coastal landscape. Campus Alternatives For Munger Hall, Please! -- commonly known by the acronym "CHAMP" -- is an organization made up of UCSB students and alumni that hold these concerns. They're advocating for more sound solutions to UCSB's student housing cr...
UCSB History Graduate Students Rally
October 25, 2022 02:21 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBUCSB Graduate Students of the History Department gathered in Storke Plaza to rally last week. KCSB’s Rhys Ran covered the story
Human Brains Transplanted in Rats
October 25, 2022 02:19 - 1 minute - 2.17 MBScientists from Stanford have transplanted portions of human brains into young rodents, which can feel what the rat feels. KCSB's Max Tu has the story.
Inside IV: AS EVPLA Halloween + Policing Town Hall Highlights
October 18, 2022 18:34 - 30 minutes - 18.3 MBOn Friday, October 14, AS EVPLA Hailey Stankiewicz and her office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs (EVPLA) of Associated Students of UCSB hosted a Halloween + Policing Community Town Hall. More than 100 government officials, students, community members, property owners, and UCSB administration and faculty gathered at this educational forum to discuss law enforcement agencies’ plans to use surveillance cameras as well as increased police presence over Halloween Weekend 2022. I...
AS-UCSB EVPLA Halloween + Policing Town Hall - Full Event
October 18, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBOn Friday, October 14, AS EVPLA Hailey Stankiewicz and her office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs (EVPLA) of Associated Students of UCSB hosted a Halloween + Policing Community Town Hall. More than 100 government officials, students, community members, property owners, and UCSB administration and faculty gathered at this educational forum to discuss law enforcement agencies’ plans to use surveillance cameras as well as increased police presence over Halloween Weekend 2022. T...
Rocking Out With Girls Rock
October 18, 2022 02:06 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBGirls Rock is a non-profit organization in Santa Barbara that provides girls and gender-expansive youth the opportunity to sing and play music as loud as they can. Hear more about it from KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi.
IVCSD Sustainable Transportation Pop-Up Shop
October 18, 2022 02:01 - 2 minutes - 3.02 MBOn Tuesday, October 18, the Isla Vista Community Services District — more commonly known as the IVCSD — will be partnering with the SB Public Works Department to host a sustainable transportation pop-up along Pardall Road. KCSB’s Sarah Jagger has the details.
Anna Sorokin’s New Life Under House Arrest
October 18, 2022 01:59 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBAnna Sorokin made headlines back in 2017 when she was arrested for fraudulent and deceitful moves against major financial institutions, banks, hotels, and individuals. Now, 5 years later, Sorokin has been released from immigration detention and moved to house arrest. KCSB’s Siddharth Chattoraj has more.
Anna Sorokin’s New Life Under House Arrest.
October 18, 2022 01:59 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBAnna Sorokin made headlines back in 2017 when she was arrested for fraudulent and deceitful moves against major financial institutions, banks, hotels, and individuals. Now, 5 years later, Sorokin has been released from immigration detention and moved to house arrest. KCSB’s Siddharth Chattoraj has more.
Space Tourists Sign Up For A Trip To The Moon
October 18, 2022 01:52 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBBillionaire Dennis Tito and his wife Akiko become the first to sign up for a trip around the moon in Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket, the Starship. KCSB’s Jennifer Zwigl has the story.
A Recap on UCSB's Young Democratic Socialists of America Rally
October 12, 2022 17:18 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBSeveral student organization participated in the rally’s coordination and organization in addition to YDSA, including Planned Parenthood, UCSB’s Associated Students, Students Against Sexual Assault, the Graduate Student Union, and others. KCSB’s Sarah Jagger, Sandy Ganesh, Rhys Ran, and Jennifer Yoshikoshi all attended the rally. Here’s a recap of the event, narrated by Sarah Jagger
UCSB's YDSA Rally for Abortion Rights and Reproductive Freedom
October 12, 2022 17:16 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBOn October 6, leaders from UCSB’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America – also known as YDSA – led a Rally for Abortion Rights and Reproductive Freedom. The Rally was part of a national student day of action, with over 50 campuses participating. Through the rally, organizers aimed to protest the recent efforts by the Supreme Court and Congress to limit access to reproductive healthcare; namely, through the overturning of Roe v Wade. KCSB’s Holly Pearson spoke with Uma Clemenceau, ...