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Why Are US Schools Sending More Children to Psychiatric Evaluations?
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBStudents 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.
The New Research on Incel's Dating Habits and Psychology
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 8 minutes - 6.56 MBIn 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.
The New Research on Incels' Dating Habits and Psychology
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 8 minutes - 6.56 MBIn 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.
Why The Production Of Electric Cars Is Decreasing
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 992 KBProduction 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.
Is Marijuana Bad For Your Health?
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBKCSB’s Mariela Vargas explains the things to know about the effects of marijuana use, good and bad.
Proposed Bill Could Give Teachers More Direction in Science-Based Methods for Reading Education
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBCalifornia 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.
The Big Donors That Shaped California’s US Senate Race
March 29, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBDemocrat 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.
FBI Abetted White Christian Nationalism: A Lecture From Dr. Lerone A. Martin
March 26, 2024 18:01 - 18 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Lerone A. Martin, Religious Studies Educator and MLK Scholar at Stanford, came to UCSB's Multicultural Center Building to discuss how the FBI helped and abetted White Christian Nationalism in the U.S. during the Cold War, and their attacks against Martin Luther King. KCSB's Brandon Yi joined the Professor in conversation furthering the contents of his lecture. Cover image: Princeton University Press
Student Loan Debt: Biden's Forgiving Plan
March 26, 2024 17:59 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MBStudent loan debts are a major issue faced by many Americans; although President Biden introduced new legislation to help forgive loans, the policy has been halted, and will discontinue in July of this year. KCSB’s Devon Szalva has the story.
Updates to Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance Approved by Santa Barbara City Council
March 26, 2024 17:58 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBThe city of Santa Barbara has made changes to its Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance in order to clarify the original rules. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has more.
Artists on Art: George Yatchisin on on Poetry and Writing
March 22, 2024 20:08 - 6 minutes - 3.66 MBGeorge Yatchisin is a local poet, writer, journalist and author, oh, and a former KCSB show host. In this conversation he shares his approach to poetry writing, and how it's different than other writing forms. This interview airs on KCSB on Thursday, March 28, at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
Artists on Art: DJ Darla Bea speaks with Jen Zwigl
March 22, 2024 20:03 - 7 minutes - 3.91 MBKCSB DJ Darla Bea has been actively engaged in Santa Barbara's Summer Solstice celebration since she was a toddler. Darla speaks with KCSB News reporter Jennifer Zwigl about the history of SB Solstice (including some little-known fun facts!) and her passion for music and live performance. This interview aired on KCSB on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
Emergency In Brazil As Yanomami Indigenous Group Faces Humanitarian Crisis
March 22, 2024 00:30 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MBThe indigenous Yanomami group of Brazil faces a humanitarian crisis as illegal gold miners continue to invade their territory, bringing with them disease and violence. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez talked to Bren School PhD candidate Yifan (Flora) He and Venezuelan anthropologist Hortensia Caballero Arias to discuss the matter.
The Supreme Court Discusses the Future of the First Amendment and Its Relationship With Social Media
March 22, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 3.3 MBSupreme Court Justices met last month to weigh in on Texas and Florida’s social media laws under the First Amendment. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story.
UC Regents Discuss Bill That Would Ban Political Speech on Home Pages of University-Run Websites
March 22, 2024 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBA new bill before the Regents of the University of California would ban political speech on the front pages of university-run websites. It was pushed after UC faculty criticized the administration’s response to the October 7th attacks and has since been criticized as an attempt to target and silence pro-Palestinian speech. The board discussed the bill at the most recent Regents meeting yesterday. Here’s a recap from KCSB’s Joyce Chi.
Inside IV: Deltopia Plans + Nowruz
March 21, 2024 17:13 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MBKCSB's Rosie Xuan hosts this episode focusing on Deltopia advance planning. It features an interview with KCSB's Clarissa Hom and Owen Meyers, leader of the AS-UCSB group UCIV, about how this student group will be keeping streets and residents safe over this spring festival weekend. Rosie Xuan speaks with IV's top law enforcement officer, SBSO Lt. Garrett TeSlaa, about special enforcement plans over the party weekend. You'll also hear about a festival that the IVCSD, IV's local government, is...
Inside IV: Deltopia Safety Plans + Nowruz
March 21, 2024 17:13 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MBKCSB's Rosie Xuan hosts this episode focusing on Deltopia safety advance planning. It features an interview with KCSB's Clarissa Hom and Owen Meyers, leader of the AS-UCSB group UCIV, about how this student group will be keeping streets and residents safe over this spring festival weekend. Rosie Xuan speaks with IV's top law enforcement officer, SBSO Lt. Garrett TeSlaa, about special enforcement plans over the party weekend. You'll also hear about a festival that the IVCSD, IV's local governm...
Hunger Strikes Demand Change to Hostile Campus Climate, A.S. Senators Draft Resolutions
March 20, 2024 21:58 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MBUC students Charlene Macharia, Maggie Modovsky and others, began a hunger strike amidst hostile campus climate to demand UCSB divestment from weapons manufacturing, among other demands. KCSB Ashley Segat recaps the various chain emails between the students, professors, and A.S. Senators regarding resolutions.
Hunger Strikes Demand Change to Hostile Campus Climate, as A.S. Senators Draft Resolutions
March 20, 2024 21:58 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MBUC students Charlene Macharia, Maggie Modovsky and others, began a hunger strike amidst hostile campus climate to demand UCSB divestment from weapons manufacturing, among other demands. KCSB's Ashley Segat recaps the various chain emails between the students, professors, and A.S. Senators regarding resolutions.
New Gene Therapy Improves Inherited Deafness in Children
March 19, 2024 00:43 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBResearchers in China and Philadelphia have created a new method of gene therapy that improves the hearing of children with inherited deafness. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak discusses who this development affects and the ethics involved.
AP Investigation Links Prison Labor and Public Consumption
March 19, 2024 00:43 - 4 minutes - 6.34 MBA new investigation led by AP News links systematic prison labor and the production of agricultural goods – involving companies such as Walmart, Mcdonald’s, and other large corporations. KCSB’s Brandon Yi has the story.
AP Investigation Links Prison Labor and Public Consumption.
March 19, 2024 00:43 - 4 minutes - 6.34 MBA new investigation led by AP News links systematic prison labor and the production of agricultural goods – involving companies such as Walmart, Mcdonald’s, and other large corporations. KCSB’s Brandon Yi has the story.
AS President Tessa Veksler Faces Recall Petition
March 19, 2024 00:40 - 9 minutes - 12 MBUCSB AS Student Body President Tessa Veksler is facing a recall petition, which could potentially lead to her being removed from her role. 327 signatures are required for the petition to move forward. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke with one of the students sponsoring the petition to learn more.
UCSB AS President Faces Recall Petition
March 19, 2024 00:40 - 9 minutes - 12 MBAS Student Body President Tessa Veksler is facing a recall petition, which could potentially lead to her being removed from her role. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with one of the students sponsoring the petition to learn more.
Michigan Primary Voters Condemn Biden Administration's Handling of Gaza Crisis
March 15, 2024 02:38 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBFinal results in Michigan’s Democratic Party primary revealed that President Biden won with roughly 80% of the vote. However, nearly 14% of voters filled in their ballots as “uncommitted”. Over 100,000 people voted against Biden as a result of the administration's handling of the Gaza Crisis. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.
Breakdown of the Senate’s $95 Billion Bill to Aid Ukraine & Israel and Counter China
March 15, 2024 02:37 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBThe US Senate passed a 95 billion dollar bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and to counter China. KCSB's Ashley Segat breaks down the $95 billion bill.
Liberty University Agrees to a $14 Million Fine for Violating the Clery Act
March 15, 2024 02:35 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBOne of the world's largest Christian schools, Liberty University, is facing a $14 million fine for underreporting and misclassifying sexual assault cases, violating the Clery Act. Former students are also speaking out with their experience and the universities failure to attend to their reports. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas has the story. (This story contains mention of sexual assault.)
AS President Tessa Veksler Discusses the Closing of the MultiCultural Center (Full-Length Ver.)
March 15, 2024 01:31 - 24 minutes - 18.2 MBUC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 6th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version features narration and context.
AS President Tessa Veksler Discusses the Closing of the MultiCultural Center (Abridged Ver.)
March 15, 2024 01:30 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBUC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version features context and narration.
AS President Tessa Veksler Discusses the Closing of the MultiCultural Center (Full Interview)
March 15, 2024 01:18 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBUC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version is the complete, unedited interview.
UCSB's Department of Black Studies Holds Day of Interruption with Rally for Palestine and Teach-In
March 14, 2024 08:21 - 7 minutes - 9.7 MBUCSB's Department of Black Studies held a Day of Interruption on Thursday, March 7, 2024, the anniversary of "Black Sunday," calling for freedom of expression and assembly, and expressing solidarity with Palestinian activism on campus. The day featured a rally calling for UC divestment and a teach-in. KCSB's Brandon Yi and Mario Fuentes-Godinez have the story.
Interview with Artist Ty Rawls on Piece for UCSB's Black Student Union
March 12, 2024 01:02 - 15 minutes - 18.7 MBArtist Ty Rawls was commissioned for a piece inspired by the North Hall Takeover of 1968 for UC Santa Barbara’s Center for Black Studies Research. KCSB's Emily Kimmel spoke with Rawls to learn more about the piece and its meaning.
An Interview with Artist Ty Rawls on Piece for UCSB's Black Student Union
March 12, 2024 01:02 - 15 minutes - 18.7 MBArtist Ty Rawls was commissioned for a piece inspired by the North Hall Takeover of 1968 for UC Santa Barbara’s Center for Black Studies Research. KCSB's Emily Kimmel spoke with Rawls to learn more about the piece and its meaning.
Legal Action against Jump on the School Bus
March 12, 2024 00:30 - 3 minutes - 2.16 MBThe local Santa Barbara company Jump on the School Bus has entered a lawsuit as plaintiff seeks compensation for bus rides and failure to comply with required maintenance. KCSB’s Peyton Hutchinson has the story.
CCAC Delivers Letters to UCSB Admin In Divesting From Defense Contractors
March 09, 2024 02:21 - 12 minutes - 15.5 MBAshley Segat from KCSB reports as Central Coast Antiwar Coalition volunteers deliver letters to UCSB Administrators, urging divestment from military manufacturing companies. Ashley interviewed Marcy Winograd and Helena Pasquarella about their roles and goals within the coalition, and recapped a conversation with Dr. Umesh Mishra, the Dean of Engineering.
Recent Oil Giants' Merger Raises Red Flags
March 09, 2024 01:36 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MBOil giant CRC’s recent acquisition of Aera Energy has raised red flags for environmental groups, including environmental nonprofit FracTracker. KCSB's Devon Szalva interviewed Kyle Ferrar, the nonprofit's western program director, to discuss the merger and its implications.
Bipartisan California Senate Bill Seeks to Ban Homeless Encampments
March 09, 2024 01:35 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBModeled after San Diego's “Unsafe Camping Ordinance,” California Senate Bill 1011 is attempting to prohibit encampments in certain areas as well as requiring cities to give unhoused people notice before clearing encampments. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.
L.A. City Council Votes to Protect Tenants While They Await Rental Assistance.
March 09, 2024 01:34 - 1 minute - 1.95 MBThe LA City Council decides to shield renters while they wait for rental aid. KCSB’s Mariela Vargas explains.
Santa Barbara Fire Captain Recounts Isla Vista Bluff Rescue
March 06, 2024 21:59 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBScott Safechuck, a Santa Barbara fire captain and public information officer, recounts a recent cliffside rescue on Del Playa, Isla Vista. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak interviews about what to do in the event this happens and how to prevent situations like it.
Proposition 1 Explained: Homelessness on the Californian Primary Ballot
March 05, 2024 03:33 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBDuring the upcoming primary election on March 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 1, which, if passed, would allot money to aid the homeless population. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero explains.
Nonbinary Teen in Oklahoma Dies After School Fight
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBA nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma recently died after a fight in the school bathroom. Hayden Stengler with KCSB has the story.
US Air Force Member Aaron Bushnell Self-Immolates in Protest of the War on Gaza
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBUS Air Force Member Aaron Bushnell dies after setting himself on fire to protest the War on Gaza. KCSB Ashley Segat has the story.
Pakistan's Election Results Stir Controversy; Prompts Election Rigging Confession
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBPakistan's elections took place 10 days ago. While the formerly ousted prime minister Imran Khan's party won the most seats, a military backed coalition with the incumbent prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party seemed likely - until serious information regarding election manipulation came out. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst has the story.
What is Measure A?
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBMeasure A is proposed to amend City Charter Section 519 to modernize Santa Barbara’s public works contracting that currently awards contracting to the lowest bidder. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.
A Challenge to Rent Control Makes it to the Supreme Court
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 2 minutes - 4.19 MBNew York City landlords complain that new rent control laws allow tenants to stay in apartments, sometimes for years, at below market rent. Their lawsuit threatens rent control laws across the nation, and has made it to the Supreme Court. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.
Why California Community Colleges are Reluctant to Spend More Than $500 Million in State Money
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBSome community colleges in California are hesitant to spend COVID relief money from the state out of fear the state will ask for the money to be returned. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.
California’s Faulty Attempt at the Nation's Largest Organic Waste Program
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 1 minute - 3.96 MBCalifornia is dealing with economic, social, and political challenges in meeting their goals towards the requirements of the nation's largest organic waste program. Here’s KCSB’s Ginger Thomas with the story.
Arts Orgs on Art: Interview with Artist Grace Fisher
March 04, 2024 23:04 - 9 minutes - 5.62 MBArtist and entrepreneur Grace Fisher speaks with KCSB's Jennifer Zwigl about her Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, a space for people of all abilities to get in touch with their inner artist. The Inclusive Arts Clubhouse is located in La Cumbre Plaza https://www.gracefisherfoundation.org/clubhouse This feature is in connection with the 2024 UCSB Reads selection, "Your Brain on Art." Readings from the book can be heard on KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., paired with interviews...
UCSB Reads Arts Orgs on Art: Interview with Artist Grace Fisher
March 04, 2024 23:04 - 9 minutes - 5.62 MBArtist and entrepreneur Grace Fisher speaks with KCSB's Jennifer Zwigl about her Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, a space for people of all abilities to get in touch with their inner artist. The Inclusive Arts Clubhouse is located in La Cumbre Plaza https://www.gracefisherfoundation.org/clubhouse This feature is in connection with the 2024 UCSB Reads selection, "Your Brain on Art." Readings from the book can be heard on KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., paired with interviews...
UCSB’s MultiCultural Center Closes After Backlash to Anti-Zionist Posters
March 01, 2024 04:02 - 8 minutes - 6.34 MBThe Multicultural Center, or MCC, is considered a hub for protecting minority students and diversity. However, recent anti-Zionist posters have drawn backlash, resulting in the MCC’s temporary closing. At a recent AS Senate meeting, Jewish students discussed the MCC posters and anti-Semitism on campus. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps what we know so far.