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1,557 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 hour ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNon-commercial, educational, and community-led. KCSB News is dedicated to covering underreported stories of local, national, and international importance. Our team of student and community journalists here in Santa Barbara County produces content encompassing a variety of topics, ranging from politics and public health to environmental affairs and the arts.
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UCSB's SJP Holds A Walkout for Palestinian Liberation
October 31, 2023 00:30 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBThe UCSB SJP held a walkout in support of Palestinian liberation, which drew thousands to attend, and the attention of major news organizations. KCSB's Abigail Alberti brings you coverage of the walkout.
SB4Iran on the Iranian Human Rights Activist Who Won This Year's Nobel Peace Prize
October 28, 2023 04:13 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBProfessor Aaazam Feiz from SB4Iran discusses an Iranian activist receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. KCSB’s Sandy Ganesh has the story.
Walk Out of the Darkness at Goleta Beach
October 28, 2023 04:12 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBAn event to raise awareness for suicide prevention brought a record crowd to Goleta Beach on a recent Saturday morning. KCSB’s Abigail Alberti has more
Santa Barbara Anti-War Coalitions Present Demands for Ceasefire in Gaza to Congressman Carbajal
October 28, 2023 04:10 - 1 minute - 2.96 MBPeace activists demonstrated outside the offices of Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara's local Congressional representative. They presented a letter of demands and marched through downtown. KCSB’s Ray Briare has details.
IDF Raids Northern Gaza in Preparation for Ground Attack as Humanitarian Crisis Grows
October 28, 2023 04:08 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBKCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the humanitarian crisis and how Senators are proposing an alternative to Biden’s aid package for Israel.
Inside IV: Isla Vista Halloween
October 27, 2023 22:12 - 26 minutes - 15 MBA lot of fun and frightful things are planned for Halloween week in Isla Vista. In this episode, anchored by KCSB's Elle Viefhaus and Ginger Thomas, you'll hear from Myah Mashhadialireza about the IVCSD's first-ever Halloween Festival on Saturday (10/28). Jonah Gabriel Haas with Lucidity Festivals speaks with KCSB's Clarissa Hom about their partnership with the IVRPD to bring back the Halloween Pumpkin Patch and other festivities for 10/30 and Halloween evening. Plus, hear from Carly Khayat a...
IDF Attacks Jenin Mosque; Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Gaza
October 25, 2023 00:29 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBWith an update on the Israel-Palestine War, here's KCSB's Ashley Segat.
Santa Barbara’s School District Moving Towards Negotiations Amidst High Teacher Turnover
October 25, 2023 00:28 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBAccording to the Santa Barbara Independent, educators in the Santa Barbara Teachers Association have long advocated for higher wages and better benefits. Now, they’re calling on the district to move up contract negotiations. KCSB’s Annabelle Hurst has the story.
Jewish Voice for Peace Holds Vigil For Palestinian Lives
October 24, 2023 22:36 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBOn Thursday, October 19, Jewish Voice for Peace, as well as other local organizations, held a vigil in downtown Santa Barbara to condemn what they call the genocide of the Palestinian people and to call for a ceasefire. Here’s KCSB’s Zoha Malik with more.
Updates on Israel-Palestine War after Airstrike of the Al Ahli Arab Hospital
October 23, 2023 18:32 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBAs the war in Palestine and Israel continues, an airstrike in a Northern Gaza hospital leaves 500 people dead. Political leaders meet to see what humanitarian resources they are able to provide to civilians. Here’s KCSB’s Ashley Segat with the story.
Governor Gavin Newsom Expands Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
October 23, 2023 18:23 - 2 minutes - 1.12 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB's Ginger Thomas learns more.
Inside IV: Eight Point Bluff Safety Proposal
October 20, 2023 22:30 - 19 minutes - 11.6 MBToo many young people have died by falling from the bluffs of Isla Vista. In the wake of the most recent death of Benny Schurmer, a 19-year-old SB City College Student, County Supervisor Laura Capps has collaborated on an eight-point safety improvement plan that could help save lives and make the Isla Vista bluffs more safe. KCSB's Clarissa Hom spoke with Supervisor Capps about the plan.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Concerning Sexual Health Resources for California Youth
October 20, 2023 03:50 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story.
A UCSB Global and Religious Studies Professor's Perspective on the Israel-Palestine War
October 20, 2023 03:48 - 19 minutes - 12.2 MBUCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a focus on those that involve religion. He's spent time in Gaza and the West bank. KCSB's Robert Stark spoke with Juergensmeyer, who opened the conversation by explaining his perspective on these global events.
Northern Gaza Residents Flee to Southernmost Side of Gaza as Israeli Forces Plan for a Ground Attack
October 17, 2023 17:53 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBThe Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story.
Why Newsom Banned Four Dangerous Food Additives
October 17, 2023 01:55 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBOn Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies to modify their recipes and challenging the FDA’s authority. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story.
UCSB Holds Vigil to Honor Jewish Lives Lost After Hamas Attack
October 17, 2023 01:48 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBOn Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB's Jewish community and their allies held a vigil to honor the victims of the attacks. KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the vigil and speaks to Ephraim Shalunov, an Associated Students Senator and one of the event's organizers.
The House of Representatives Postpone Another Vote for New Speaker of the House
October 14, 2023 22:53 - 1 minute - 904 KBRepublican Kevin McCarthy makes American history being the first Speaker of the house to be fired. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the events leading up to his ousting and the House’s next steps.
A Conversation on the WGA Agreement and the Middle Eastern Writers Committee
October 13, 2023 21:19 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBOn October 9th, the Writers Guild of America officially ratified their agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood’s recent history. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with WGA member and vice chair of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee Mano Agapion about the agreement and the necessity of the committee itself.
Explaining the Upcoming 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse
October 13, 2023 21:12 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBThis Saturday, October 14th, an eclipse will cross the Western Hemisphere. Here’s an interview with NASA Solar System Ambassador Krissie Cook on what this “ring of fire” eclipse entails and how best to view it.
City Council Votes to Bring Hundreds of New Housing Units to Downtown Santa Barbara
October 10, 2023 18:08 - 13 minutes - 8.09 MBThe site of a shopping mall in downtown Santa Barbara could transform into a large residential community. The City Council has voted to bulldoze Paseo Nuevo to make room for hundreds of housing units. KCSB’s Robert Stark spoke with Noozhawk reporter Josh Molina, who also hosts the “Santa Barbara Talks” podcast, to find out more.
Indigenous Peoples' Day in Santa Barbara County
October 10, 2023 17:57 - 10 minutes - 6.4 MBTo learn how Santa Barbara County came to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to Barbara Savage of the Tribal Trust Foundation.
Republican Kevin McCarthy Fired as Speaker of the House
October 10, 2023 17:52 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBRepublican Kevin McCarthy makes American history being the first Speaker of the house to be fired. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the events leading up to his ousting and the House’s next steps.
Local Rancher Elizabeth Poett Releases New Cookbook: The Ranch Table
October 06, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 6.91 MBElizabeth Poett is a rancher from the Santa Barbara Central Coast and host of the cooking show, Ranch to Table, where she shares recipes as well as the ins and outs of ranch life. Poett is a seventh-generation rancher, and her family has worked and tended to Rancho San Julian, a 14,000 acre ranch, since 1837. KCSB’s Jennifer Zwigl sat down with Poett to discuss her new cookbook, The Ranch Table, which explores tradition, family, and food.
UCSB Theater Group Naked Shakes Goes to Italy
October 06, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBUCSB theater group Naked Shakes headed to Verona, Italy, this past August to perform “The Death of Kings," a combination of Shakespeare's eight historical bards, at the Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with theater director and adapter Irwin Appel on their performance and the play itself. Naked Shakes will be holding additional performances of The Death of Kings October 6th at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on October 7th, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..
Newsom's Veto of a Bill Has Upset Labor Unions
October 03, 2023 19:27 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MBLabor unions are disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom over his veto of a bill that would have paid unemployment benefits to striking workers. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.
Student Filmmakers Discuss the Upcoming NatureTrack Film Festival
October 03, 2023 04:57 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBThe NatureTrack Film Festival is kicking off this Friday, and will run from October 6th to 8th at the Fairview Theatre in Goleta. To learn more about the festival, KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke to student filmmakers Kiera Feighan-Patrizi and Sawyer Nicoll.
An Interview With the Author of "A Fabulous Failure," a New Book on the Clinton Presidency
September 30, 2023 01:13 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBA Research Professor in the Department of History at UCSB has a new book out, "A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency, the Transformation of American Capitalism, and American Labor Today." Professor Nelson Lichtenstein will be giving a talk on Tuesday, October 10th at 4 pm at the UCSB Library. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Professor Lichtenstein about the book, the event, and the lasting implications of Bill Clinton's Neoliberal policies.
Inside IV: Tenant Rental Rules and Scams
September 29, 2023 16:31 - 28 minutes - 16.7 MBWhen students move to Isla Vista for the new school year, many will be signing rental agreements for the first time. Renters, find out what you need to know to protect yourself as you sign a lease, and choose housemates. You'll also hear about how you can keep from getting ripped off in online rental scams. With housing at a premium, many residents are going to great lengths, and taking chances, while securing housing. KCSB's Clarissa Hom and Siddharth Chattoraj speak with lawyers Robin Unand...
How Medical Negligence Killed a Young Mother
September 26, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 2019, 23-year-old Demi Dominguez and her baby Malakhi died after doctors missed signs of her preeclampsia. KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to Tracy Dominguez about how the deaths of her daughter and grandson spurred her to action, and why she believes a new patient advocate bill might not bring the change it promises. Music used: Pacing and Western Tanager by Chad Crouch; 3rd Session and Thoughtless by Blue Dot Sessions
How Medical Negligence Led to the Death of a Young Mother
September 26, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 2019, 23-year-old Demi Dominguez and her baby Malakhi died after doctors missed signs of her preeclampsia. KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to Tracy Dominguez about how the deaths of her daughter and grandson spurred her to action, and why she believes a new patient advocate bill might not bring the change it promises. Music used: Pacing and Western Tanager by Chad Crouch; 3rd Session and Thoughtless by Blue Dot Sessions
An Update on COVID-19 Tests and Vaccines
September 25, 2023 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBNew COVID-19 tests and vaccines are rolling out. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains what you need to know and how to access these new resources.
A Preview of the Santa Barbara Symphony's Fall Season
September 22, 2023 23:21 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBThe preview of the Santa Barbara Symphony’s fall season occurred September 7th, 2023. KCSB's Zoha Malik attended and spoke to the artistic director, as well as the CEO of the symphony, to learn more about upcoming shows and what to expect from this season.
Inside IV: Cliff Safety in the Wake of Another Deadly Fall
September 21, 2023 22:49 - 25 minutes - 15.8 MBEarlier this month, another student died in a tragic cliff fall accident along the bluffs of Isla Vista. The victim, Benjamin Scott Schurmer of Ojai, attended Santa Barbara City College. Sadly, this is just the latest tragedy in a list of cliff casualties that have befallen the Isla Vista community over the years. In this episode, KCSB’s Clarissa Hom and Siddharth Chattoraj speak with representatives of Isla Vista's local government (IVCSD) to learn about the changes underway to improve cli...
Cuyama Valley Residents Fight for Water Rights
September 12, 2023 03:30 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBIn the Cuyama Valley, Grimmway and Bolthouse Farms have sued landowners for their right to groundwater. As a result, a “Save the Cuyama Basin” movement sprouted up in the valley, and locals are being encouraged to boycott carrots produced by the two farms. KCSB’s Siddharth Chattoraj spoke with Supervisor Das Williams and three Cuyama Valley residents about the lawsuit and the impact the fight for water rights has had on the local community.
Adderall Prescription Practices Could Change Following End of Public Health Emergency
September 12, 2023 03:29 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBOn November 11, the limit for online prescriptions of Adderall will resume. Clarissa Hom with KCSB News has the story.
How Santa Barbara County is Honoring World Suicide Prevention Day
September 08, 2023 01:51 - 15 minutes - 9.93 MBWorld Suicide Prevention Day is this Sunday, September 10th. In anticipation of the awareness day, KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke to leaders from the Santa Barbara Response Network and from HopeNet of Carpinteria, about their upcoming events and the importance of organizations like theirs. Music used: Nocturnal and Song Sparrow Serenade, both by Chad Crouch.
Understanding COVID-19's Effect on the Remote Amazonian Tsimane
September 06, 2023 21:22 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBKCSB's Zoha Malik interviews UCSB anthropology professor Michael Gurven about his research regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the remote, small-scale Tsimane indigenous group in Bolivia, and how such research could help better understand how to equip such groups with strategies and healthcare in the future.
Who Were the Three Victims of the Jacksonville Shooting?
September 01, 2023 03:10 - 4 minutes - 5.23 MBKCSB's Rosie Bultman remembers Angela Michelle Carr, “AJ” Laguerre Jr., and Jerrald Gallion, in the wake of America's latest major hate crime.
A Recap of Santa Barbara Pride
August 29, 2023 03:36 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBSaturday, August 26th was the annual Pacific Pride Festival, hosted in downtown Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Zoha Malik spoke to the festival’s attendees, organizers, and local groups about the importance of Pride.
A Conversation with Artist Nicole Sophia on Performing at Pride
August 25, 2023 18:57 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBAs Santa Barbara's Pacific Pride Festival is coming up on August 26, 2023, KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke with one of the artists, Nicole Sophia, who will be performing at the celebration. Sophia spoke on what it to be playing at Pride as a queer artist, and also performed her upcoming single “Pancakes” live.
First Amendment Attorney Speaks on Kansas Newspaper Raid
August 25, 2023 18:50 - 10 minutes - 8.63 MBOn August 11, 2023, the police force in Marion County, Kansas, raided the Marion County Record on grounds some now consider shaky -- even unconstitutional. To explore why this has become central in the discussion of freedom of the press, KCSB’s Zoha Malik speaks to Jim Wagstaffe, an attorney who specializes in First Amendment matters, about this raid to learn more.
Addressing Food Insecurity with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBFood insecurity affects communities on a global, national, and local scale, impacting people from all walks of life. To understand how food insecurity is addressed in parts of the Central Coast, KCSB’s Daniel Huecias speaks to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Music utilized in this piece: Affection by Descript and Happy From Here by Descript.
What It's Like to be Chronically Ill in Santa Barbara (Pt. 2)
August 22, 2023 01:45 - 18 minutes - 12.1 MBRecovering from the pandemic looks different for those suffering from chronic illness. In Part 1, we heard from Perry Norton, a local ME/CFS patient. KCSB’s Joyce Chi also talked to Dr. Mouhanad Hammami, Santa Barbara County’s Public Health Director, and to Chesley Heymsfield, a filmmaker working on a documentary, about their efforts to raise awareness among physicians and the public alike. Music used: Appreciation by Chad Crouch; Ether Ridge and Krotoa by Blue Dot Sessions
Nonprofit Direct Relief's Disaster Response in the Aftermath of Maui's Wildfires
August 18, 2023 15:12 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBThough wildfires in Maui have largely been contained since August 16, 2023, the extent of the damage is widespread. Alongside local organizations, Direct Relief -- a humanitarian aid nonprofit founded in Santa Barbara -- is aiding the disaster response in Maui and providing emergency medical supplies to local partners and evacuees. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke to US Director of Emergency Response for Direct Relief, Leighton Jones, to learn more. Music used is At Our Best Alone by Blue Dot Sessions.
COVID Update: The "Eris" Variant and Forthcoming Vaccines
August 18, 2023 15:10 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBAs summer winds down, a new COVID variant is on the rise, variant EG.5.1. KCSB’s Daniel Huecias provides an update on the “Eris” variant and vaccines scheduled for a fall release.
What It's Like to be Chronically Ill in Santa Barbara (Pt. 1)
August 15, 2023 01:10 - 21 minutes - 14 MBRecovering from the pandemic looks different for those suffering from conditions like long COVID and ME/CFS. KCSB’s Joyce Chi breaks down these illnesses and talks to Perry Norton, a local resident who was diagnosed with ME/CFS in the early months of the pandemic. Learn more about long COVID & ME/CFS: solvecfs.org, meaction.net, omf.ngo Music used: A Simple Blur by Blue Dot Sessions; De Facto by Chad Crouch
American Red Cross Updates Blood Donation Guidelines
August 11, 2023 03:02 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBThe American Red Cross has ended blood donation guidelines singling out men who have sex with men (MSM), acknowledging that the previous policy was unfair and discriminatory. But is the new policy any more inclusive? KCSB’s Daniel Huecias brings you up to date. The sound bed used is Denzel Sprak by Blue Dot Sessions.
SAG Actor Shainu Bala Speaks on SAG-AFTRA's Strike
August 11, 2023 02:59 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBOn the 27th day of the SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood, KCSB’s Zoha Malik interviews SAG-AFTRA actor Shainu Bala to learn why he’s on the picket line and how he hopes the industry will evolve to better protect creatives. The sound bed used is Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar.
A Santa Barbara Masterclass In Cats
August 08, 2023 02:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBInternational Cat Day is a celebration that takes place on August 8th of every year. The observance was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, as a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. But what about cats in our own backyard here in Santa Barbara? KCSB's Daniel Huecias finds out! For more information on the services of the SB Humane Society visit SBHUMANE.ORG. For more information on Cat Therapy, visit CATTHERAPYSB.COM, OR fi...