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SBIFF 2022: Only in Theaters
March 05, 2022 04:50 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MB"Only in Theaters" makes its world premiere this weekend at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The documentary spotlights the Laemmle Theater chain, which has been showing independent and foreign films for over a century. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with the film's director, Raphael Sbarge, and Greg Laemmle. (Edited by Christina McDermott). Only in Theaters is premiering at SBIFF on Saturday March 5, and again on Monday, March 7. For details, go to sbiff.org
Beyond Timely Warnings, Episode 1: An Overview of Sexual Assault at UCSB
March 04, 2022 17:58 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBKCSB News brings you Beyond Timely Warnings, a new feature series investigating sexual assault at UC Santa Barbara. Sexual assault at UCSB and in Isla Vista is as prevalent today as it has been in the past. In this first episode of Beyond Timely Warnings, KCSB's Cecilia Aden and Molly Wright address the history of sexual assault at UCSB over the past several years, how it has been handled by the university at large, and the pattern of sexual assault on college campuses across the country. Ou...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Preview
March 01, 2022 17:55 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBThe 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens this week and runs from March 2-12, 2022. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with SBIFF's programming team and executive director Roger Durling about some of the highlights of this year's festival. Anchored by KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi, the show also features the award-winning writer/director Leslie Zemeckis speaking with KCSB's Jackie Sedley about her short film's premiere, Grandes Horizontales. Also features sound from the filmmakers from...
SBIFF 2022: Grandes Horizontales
March 01, 2022 17:45 - 7 minutes - 2.38 MBA documentary about the lives, loves and enduring influence of the Grandes Horizontales premieres this week at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. KCSB's Jackie Sedley spoke with the film's writer and director Leslie Zemickis, about what inspired her to present this never before seen in-depth look at the culture of the courtesan. Grandes Horizontales will premiere Friday (3/4) at 8:40 p.m. in the Metro 3 on State Street. For a full list of SBIFF movies, events and panels go to sb...
SBIFF 2022: Building a Movement: 50 Years of Environmental Studies at UCSB
March 01, 2022 16:11 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBSanta Barbara filmmakers Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández de Lipa return to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the premiere of “Building a Movement: 50 Years of Environmental Studies at UCSB.” The documentary short offers an inspiring look at the past and future of the environmental movement through a revolutionary program, its graduates and faculty. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with the filmmakers Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández de Lipa. Building a Movement will screen Thursday...
SBIFF 2022: Belle Vie
March 01, 2022 15:45 - 11 minutes - 5.81 MBThe film Belle Vie is making its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. It's a documentary about a Paris-themed bistro in Los Angeles and its French restauranteur's struggles to keep the restaurant open and operating during the pandemic. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with director Marcus Mizelle and the film's subject Vincent Samarco about the film and Vincent's future plans. The film will screen at SBIFF on March 9 and 12 at the Fiesta Theater. For a full list of SBI...
Isla Vista Holds "Forward Ever, Backward Never" Festival in Honor of Black History Month
March 01, 2022 00:40 - 6 minutes - 5.35 MBIn celebration of Black History Month this February, the Isla Vista community took the opportunity to uplift Black community members. Last Tuesday February 22nd, Isla Vista Parks and Recreation hosted the “Forward Ever, Backward Never” outdoor event celebrating local Black culture at Little Acorn Park. KCSB’s Holly Pearson and Jennifer Yoshikoshi covered the event full of music, poetry, and hot chocolate.
Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt on the Importance of Celebrating Black Excellence 365 Days a Year
March 01, 2022 00:39 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn honor of Black History month, The County Board of Supervisors honored 19 Black health care workers, entitled “health care heroes,” for their contributions to the Santa Barbara community. KCSB’s Zuri Wilson speaks with Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, president of the Santa Maria and Lompoc chapter of the NAACP and one of the speakers at the event, about racism in health care and the significance of honoring Black contributions to society not solely within health care, but within all fields.
Inside IV: Local Business Spotlight + Cannabis Comes to Town
February 28, 2022 23:10 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MBKCSB News reporters Crystal Martinez and Jennifer Yoshikoshi speak with local business owners about the impact the pandemic has had on their business. Plus, a conversation with a representative from Isla Vista's new cannabis dispensary.
Inside Santa Barbara's Northern Branch Jail
February 25, 2022 17:53 - 20 minutes - 25.4 MBSanta Barbara County opened its long-awaited Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria this January, following a long history of litigation and controversy at the county’s 50-year-old Main Jail. But while the new building is marketed as a beacon of hope for Santa Barbara’s criminal justice system, issues persist at both facilities. KCSB’s Ashley Rusch and Jackie Sedley take you inside.
A Sneak Peak at Santa Barbara's International Film Festival
February 24, 2022 21:28 - 8 minutes - 4.02 MBThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival will return to local theaters next month. As KCSB's Harry Lawton reports, as usual, many of the Oscar hopefuls will be in town to be honored. Filmgoers will also be happy to see a return of many familiar events.
CODEPINK Calls on UCSB to "Sever Ties with War Machine"
February 22, 2022 21:50 - 13 minutes - 8.59 MBControversy surrounds USCB’s research program involving contracts with weapons manufacturers including Raytheon. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Marcy Winograd of code pink about the petition demanding that UCSB Sever ties with the military industrial complex. This interview stated the university’s research budget is $200 million, but listeners should know that the latest figure is $300 million. The Institute of Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB), headquartered at UCSB, has received fund...
The Worst Drought in the West
February 22, 2022 21:02 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBAccording to scientists, the megadrought in the American Southwest has become so severe that it’s’ now the driest two decades in the region in at least 1200 years, with climate change primarily responsible. KCSB’s Holly Pearson is here with the story. The theme music for this piece is "Trek VX" by Blue Dot Sessions.
The Authenticity of Queer & Trans Art
February 22, 2022 20:46 - 11 minutes - 14.6 MBOn February 18th, UCSB's Resource Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity held its quarterly Student Art Gallery presenting works centering on this quarter's theme: "Metamorphosis" and “True Self.” KCSB’s Terrie Jeon speaks with featured artists, the author of this quarter’s theme, and RCSGD’s marketing coordinator.
UCSB's MCC Presents: Racism in Policing on Campuses
February 16, 2022 04:03 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MBOn Monday, February 7 at 6:00 PM, four panelists at UCSB came together to discuss the racist origins of policing on campus and the push for abolition. KCSB's Zuri Wilson recounts the main takeaways from the event.
Experiencing COVID-Induced Brain Fog
February 16, 2022 03:54 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBResearchers from UC San Francisco and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, analyzed the cerebrospinal fluid of 17 participants and found a correlation between post-COVID patients and brain fog. KCSB’s Terrie Jeon speaks with Brandon DeVine, gaining a first-hand description of post-COVID brain fog and its effects on everyday life.
What is Responsible Artificial Intelligence?
February 15, 2022 18:52 - 16 minutes - 7.86 MBWhat IS responsible artificial intelligence? The UCSB Library presented an event in conjunction with UCSB’s reads 2022 selection ExhalationI by Ted Chiang to discuss the question - What is Responsible AI? KCSB's Grace Kish speaks with presenter UCSB Professor William Wang to discuss Artificial intelligence, its future in responsibility, and what UCSB’s computer science program has done for the progression of the technology.
Addressing Mental Health with Olympic Athlete Kyla Ross
February 15, 2022 18:34 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBThe 2022 Winter Olympic Games are underway in Beijing—athletes have been going head-to-head since the opening ceremony on February 4th and will compete until the 20th. What fans might not see broadcast on TV is the mental toll the Olympic Games take on athletes’ well-being. KCSB’s Alexandra Goldberg spoke with 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist and American gymnast Kyla Ross to better understand the mental toll on athletes.
Inside IV: How IV has Evolved for the Better in Recent Years
February 10, 2022 18:22 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBKCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi speaks with Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan Hartmann about the changes she's supported and witnessed in Isla Vista during her five years as Isla Vista's county representative. From supporting college student residents, to finding homes for dozens of members of IV's houseless community, and the controversy surrounding the installation of IV's first stoplight. Inside IV is back in the KCSB studios! We've been recording remotely during the pandemic - and Jennifer...
UCSB's Environmental Affairs Board on the ExxonMobil Trucking Proposal
February 08, 2022 17:53 - 14 minutes - 8.5 MBUCSB’s Environmental Affairs Board plans to speak to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors concerning the ExxonMobil trucking proposal. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with the co-chairs of EAB to hear about their organization and their project against big oil.
RCSGD's Annual Coming Out Monologues
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBThe Coming Out Monologues is an event for students, staff, and faculty to share their ‘coming out’ experiences through the artform or medium that calls to them. With the monologues fast approaching, KCSB News Director Daniel Huecias speaks with Marco Muñoz, RCSGD’s Interim Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator, to discuss the event in detail. For more information on how to register for the event as a presenter or attendee, you can visit Shoreline or the Resource Center’s Instagram ac...
Spotify & Joe Rogan Respond to Growing Complaints Over Covid Misinformation
February 07, 2022 23:13 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBSince December, Spotify has faced pressure over Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," which has promoted false information about COVID-19. KCSB's Schuyler Rebbun details both parties' responses to the ongoing dispute.
NFL Playoffs Close, Rams will Battle Bengals in Super Bowl LVI
February 07, 2022 01:44 - 1 minute - 981 KBThis past Sunday marked the last two NFL playoff games of the season. Four football teams went into the weekend winners. But, As KCSB’s Jordan Hovey reports, only two got to keep that title and move on to the Super Bowl, and none of those four teams were going down without a fight.
Gov. Newsom Reinstates COVID Sick Pay
February 07, 2022 01:33 - 2 minutes - 1.03 MBGov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday, Jan. 25 to reinstate a law that will require employers to provide up to two weeks of paid sick leave for workers who are recovering from or caring for a loved one with COVID-19. KCSB’s Henna Ahmed has the story.
The Case of Ghislaine Maxwell
February 07, 2022 01:30 - 1 minute - 2.96 MBFormer British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of aiding Jeffrey Epstein, the late American financer and convicted sex offender, with sexually abusing and trafficking young girls. Maxwell has been on trial since November, and KCSB’s Schuyler Rebbun has the latest details about the case.
SAT Exam Goes Digital
February 07, 2022 01:27 - 1 minute - 918 KBAs colleges begin to make SAT exams optional or even abolish them, the College Board shifts the SAT to a digital platform in response to this significant change. KCSB's Brandon Yi has the story.
Driving Community Aid with the UCSB Feminist Collective and Phi Lambda Rho
February 04, 2022 06:45 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBProject Spread Warmth, a collaborative effort between the UCSB Feminist Collective and Phi Lambda Rho, a sorority centering women of color in higher education, seeks to bring comfort and coats to the community. KCSB News Director Daniel Huecias speaks with Ceci Saldivar, the UCSB Feminist Collective’s Mental Health Advocate and Philanthropy Chair to Phi Lambda Rho, to discuss the project in detail. For more information on how to donate to Project Spread Warmth, contact Ceci Saldivar by pho...
Checkmate: The Rise and Fall of Martin Shkreli
February 02, 2022 23:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBMartin Shkreli became one of the most hated people in 2015 after he legally hiked the price of a life-saving drug. He was constantly embroiled in controversy surrounding his professional life – and his romantic one. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi with the story of how Shkreli went from a child of immigrants to a high-powered CEO, to finally, a federal inmate.
From Pharma to Federal Inmate: The Martin Shkreli Story
February 02, 2022 23:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBMartin Shkreli became one of the most hated people in 2015 after he legally hiked the price of a life-saving drug. He was constantly embroiled in controversy surrounding his professional life – and his romantic one. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi with the story of how Shkreli went from a child of immigrants to a high-powered CEO, to finally, a federal inmate.
UCSB Faculty Association Asks for Transparency & Flexibility with Return to In-Person Learning
February 01, 2022 01:35 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBUC Santa Barbara students and faculty returned to in-person learning for the first time this year on Monday, January 31. Members of the UC Santa Barbara Faculty Association (SBFA), an independent faculty advocacy organization comprised of Academic Senate members, have vocalized concerns with transparency and flexibility in regards to the return. On Jan. 25, SBFA published an open letter outlining concerns over lingering dangers and inadequate classroom equipment and technological support to ...
Unrest in Kazakhstan
January 30, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBKazakhstan has recently experienced a widespread outbreak of civil protests across the nation, stirring up mass destruction, violence, and their largest crisis since 1991. The Human Rights Watch has said that Kazakh security forces used excessive force on at least four occasions, including lethal force such as shooting at protesters and rioters. KCSB’s Grace Kish looks into the timeline of the unrest and the response by the Kazak leadership.
The COVID-19 Blood Shortage
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBBlood transfusions are a medical necessity, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an ongoing nationwide blood shortage. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi with the story.
CalFresh Offers Grocery Money to UCSB Students
January 30, 2022 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBCalFresh is a federally-funded food assistance program that is available to a variety of eligible U.S. residents. As the largest food program in California, CalFresh is providing up to $204 per month in grocery funds for over 10,000 UCSB students. KCSB’s Henna Ahmed tells us more about this resource.
UCSB's Hazing Prevention Coalition
January 30, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAccording to a 2008 National Study of Student Hazing, 55% of college students involved in clubs, teams, and organizations experience hazing. And, nine of ten students who have experienced hazing in college do not consider themselves to have been hazed. UC Santa Barbara recently reactivated its Hazing Prevention Coalition. KCSB's Holly Pearson speaks with coalition representative Dr. Emma Parker to find out more.
Inside IV: Meet Isla Vista's New County Representative
January 27, 2022 16:55 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBIsla Vista has moved into Santa Barbara's 2nd District, and has a new county representative, Gregg Hart. In this conversation with KCSB's Dick Flacks, Hart explains his longtime connections to Isla Vista, what he thinks about the University's plan to solve an acute housing crisis by building a 4,500 room windowless "Dormzilla," a.k.a Munger Hall, how IV's homeless crisis was resolved and the possibilities that IV could become a testbed for alternative transportation.
Removing Greenhouse Gases Mechanically
January 21, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBA new air capture technology has been developed to remove carbon mechanically, using less energy than prior mechanisms. KCSB’s Terrie Jeon gives you the rundown.
California's New Laws to Watch in 2022
January 21, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MBBig changes are being made this year in the areas of healthcare, labor laws, and law enforcement provisions through a new wave of California bills. KCSB's Crystal Martinez has the story.
The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes, Founder of Theranos
January 21, 2022 05:44 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBElizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the health care start-up Theranos, has been found guilty on 4 out of 11 fraud charges. KCSB's Grace Kish sits down with Guardian Reporter Kari Paul to discuss what many are calling the "Silicon Valley Trial of the Decade."
UCSB Graduate Student Develops Rapid Omicron Test
January 21, 2022 02:40 - 13 minutes - 9.95 MBHere in Santa Barbara, a recently developed lab test produced by UCSB doctoral student Zach Aralis has given Santa Barbara County hospitals and clinics a boost in their efforts to get ahead of the Omicron variant. KCSB News Editor Jackie Sedley speaks with Aralis to discuss his innovation.
Who Owns a Lifeline? The Fight to Patent COVID-19 Vaccines
January 12, 2022 18:12 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBPharmaceutical companies are fighting patent battles over their COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi explaining the implications moving forward for scientists, America, and the world.
One Year Later: The Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection
January 07, 2022 01:07 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOne year ago today, the country watched in shock as rioters flooded through the doors of the United States Capitol. KCSB's Alexandra Goldberg welcomes back Criminologist and civil rights attorney Brian Levin, the Director for the Center for Study of Hate and Extremism, to discuss his reflections on the Jan. 6 insurrection. For more information about Professor Levin, head to csusb.edu. Sound byte credit: CSPAN
KCSB News Holiday Special '21
December 24, 2021 01:35 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBTwas’ a night at KCSB and all through the station, not a programmer was stirring, because of winter vacation. Scaffolding wrapped Storke Tower with care, in hopes that no stone would fall through the air. Though reporters were nestled all snug in their beds, our News Directors kept working, just to get ahead. One with COVID and one with Bronchitis, they recorded from home to not spread the virus. So what you will hear won’t be typical news, but rather a holiday special from us all to you. ...
Two Years of COVID-19: In Conversation with Dr. Do-Reynoso
December 17, 2021 18:40 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAs the Omicron variant spreads across the country, Public Health Leaders are urging the public to get their booster shots in anticipation of a post-holiday winter surge. KCSB's Ashley Rusch sits down with Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso to find out more about the new variant, Santa Barbara’s vaccine and booster shot rollout, and predictions as we enter yet another year in the pandemic.
Unpacking UCSB's Long Range Development Plan with the Daily Nexus
December 14, 2021 23:52 - 28 minutes - 18.5 MBWhile the term Munger Hall has received national recognition in recent months, many are unaware of the complexities within the context behind the controversial building project. Of particular importance is UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan, the contract developed in 2010 between UCSB, Santa Barbara County, and Goleta that requires the university to build housing to accommodate increased students and faculty by 2025. KCSB's Ashley Rusch joins the Daily Nexus’ Atmika Iyer and Holly Rusch to di...
Inside IV: IV is Leaving the 3rd District
December 09, 2021 21:09 - 29 minutes - 14.8 MBFor 141 years, Isla Vista has been in a part of Santa Barbara County's 3rd District. This is likely to change in January when a new redistricting map is adopted. On this episode, KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IV Community Services District, to find out more about the change.
Inside IV: Pandemic Stress + Potential Emotional Impacts of Munger Hall
December 02, 2021 22:07 - 29 minutes - 16.3 MBThe emotional toll of long-term pandemic stress on young adults, and the potential mental health stressors of living in an isolated dorm room with no windows are just some of the topics KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi discusses with psychiatrist Dr. Pamela Reeves, MD on this episode of Inside Isla Vista. Plus, college students who live in IV share how they are feeling nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their thoughts about living in Munger Hall, the proposed prefabbed 4,500 b...
Inside IV: Isla Vista Gratitude
December 02, 2021 21:51 - 24 minutes - 16.1 MBIsla Vista's younger residents share what they are thankful for this holiday season. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi speaks with students from St. George Youth Center YMCA. This episode also features a flashback to pre-pandemic times and students at IV Youth Projects.
Santa Barbara Named Wine Country of the Year
November 23, 2021 20:20 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBSanta Barbara Country was named Wine Region of the Year in the Wine Enthusiasts magazine’s Wine Star Awards. KCSB’s Terrie Jeon speaks with Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Matt Kettmann for more background and the effect this honor will have on our community.
A Look Into America’s Opioid Epidemic and California Legislators’ Polarizing Response
November 22, 2021 21:26 - 24 minutes - 14.5 MBEarlier this year, California legislators authorized harm reduction services in select cities in hopes of curbing overdoses. Examining the opioid epidemic and lawmakers’ contentious solution, here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Zuri Wilson. This piece was written by Joyce Chi, and produced by KCSB's Andrew Burton and Ashley Rusch. Music Credit: Algorithms by Chad Crouch, Talltell by Blue Dot Sessions, At Our Best Alone by Blue Dot Sessions, and Trek VK by Blue Dot Sessions
The Historic UC-AFT Agreement
November 20, 2021 18:23 - 25 minutes - 15.6 MBAn Unfair Labor Strike across the UC system was averted after the union came to a groundbreaking agreement with the UC after 2.5 years of negotiation. The agreement brings UC lecturers greater job stability, specific and transparent performance review criteria, increased compensation, and expanded eligibility for paid medical leave, among other provisions. In this special feature episode, we recap what the union has called the agreement the "best contract" in its history. This piece was pro...