Best KCSB News Podcasts (2025)

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How Can the Community Salvage Its Gardens After the Eaton Fire? 8:44

4d ago8:44

8:44

Since the devastating effects of urban infrastructure destruction in the wake of the Eaton fire on January 7th, the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to conduct soil testing but has been clearing 6 inches of topsoil from the burned areas as a precaution against ash that has landed on the soil. Only on April 11th, preliminary testing released by t…

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Wisconsin Law Poses Risk for Transgender People Seeking Name Change 2:28

4d ago2:28

2:28

In the state of Wisconsin, those seeking to legally change their names must do so publicly; however the process poses a risk to transgender people who may face harassment due to the publicity. State Senators have introduced a bill that attempts to grant confidentiality to transgender people seeking a name change. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.…

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California Lobbying Hits Record of More Than Half a Billion in 2024 2:23

4d ago2:23

2:23

According to CalMatters, lobbying spending in California surged to a record-high $540 million in 2024, a 10% increase from the year 2023. The rise was fueled by major players like Google, Chevron, and PacifiCorp. KCSB’s Eva Wang has the story.By KCSB News

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UCSB Moves Forward With Major Student Housing Project 2:27

4d ago2:27

2:27

On April 10, the California Coastal Commission approved changes to UCSB's long range development plan, which will allow construction of San Benito student housing to start. The plan is to break ground this year. Here's the Santa Barbara Independent's Christina McDermott with this story.By KCSB News

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UCSB Students Call for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day 2:39

4d ago2:39

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April 24th marks the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. UCSB’s Armenian Student Association chanted and held signs outside of Storke Tower to raise awareness.By KCSB News

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UCSB's Spring Elections Are On Hold. What's Next? 1:47

4d ago1:47

1:47

All spring elections at UCSB have been halted following an injunction issued by the AS Judicial Council. KCSB's Joyce Chi has more.By KCSB News

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Carpinteria Update - 4/22/25 2:05

6d ago2:05

2:05

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from Carpinteria.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Public Invited to Give Input on Proposed Changes to Santa Barbara Bus Service 1:30

7d ago1:30

1:30

Santa Barbara’s bus service is holding meetings to get feedback on the “Tap2Ride” payment system and to propose an addition to the UCSB Express line 24x and a new microbus service. The company’s aim is to speed up transit during rush hour. KCSB’s Devin Greer explains more on the possible changes to the Metropolitan Transit District.…

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The Implications of Trump’s Crackdown on Immigrants’ Free Speech 9:55

7d ago9:55

9:55

ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Minju Cho talked to KCSB's Joyce Chi about how many major constitutional protections extend to everybody -- not just citizens -- and about the broader implications of the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech.Song credit: County Seat by Blue Dot SessionsBy KCSB News

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Whistleblower Reveals Information Regarding Potential DOGE Cyber Security Breach 3:24

7d ago3:24

3:24

A whistleblower complaint claims that Elon Musk’s team of technologists may be responsible for a “significant cybersecurity breach”. In an affidavit, the whistleblower claims that DOGE staffers were given access into the National Labor Relations Board's system that houses sensitive case files as early as the beginning of March. KCSB's Emily Kimmel …

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Public Health Update - 4/21/25 2:08

7d ago2:08

2:08

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.By KCSB News

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UCSB Spring Elections Raise Questions of Electoral Integrity 6:32

10d ago6:32

6:32

UCSB Associated Students elections are less than a week away. As the elections grow closer, students have raised concerns around how some AS senators have handled the elections process. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi have more.By KCSB News

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Virginia University Memorializes the Victim of a Stolen Heart 50 Years Later 3:44

10d ago3:44

3:44

KCSB's Emerson Good reports on the new mural at Virginia Commonwealth University which honors the memory of Bruce Tucker, a victim of a nonconsensual heart transplant in the 1960s. A story of injustice and legacy, his medical mistreatment resonates deeply in a time when conversations about racial equity are more urgent than ever.…

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UCSB Bear Sighting 1:42

10d ago1:42

1:42

Multiple reports of a black bear wandering around UCSB has prompted the university to notify its students through an emergency alert. The Santa Barbara Independent’s Christina McDermott has more.By KCSB News

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Labor & Activism Update - 4/17/25 1:57

11d ago1:57

1:57

KCSB's Emily Kimmel brings you the latest in labor & activism.By KCSB News

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Politics Update - 4/16/25 1:58

12d ago1:58

1:58

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.By KCSB News

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Carpinteria Update - 4/15/25 2:00

13d ago2:00

2:00

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from Carpinteria.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Monday Newscast Headlines - 4/14/25 4:55

14d ago4:55

4:55

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, April 7 Newscast.--Tonight's headlines were written by Annabelle Hurst and Joyce Chi.Photo description: The California Coastal Commission approves UCSB's proposed San Benito housing project. (Courtesy)…

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OISS Offers Recommendations and Resources for International UCSB Students 11:03

14d ago11:03

11:03

It’s a troubling time for international students at U.S. universities. Not only are their campuses facing federal cuts, but many of them have been targeted for visa revocation and deportation, especially in relation to pro-Palestinian activism. To learn more about resources for international students at UCSB, KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to Erik William…

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How Red Cards Help Immigrants Assert Legal Protections 1:51

14d ago1:51

1:51

As immigration enforcement continues, Red Cards help people understand and use their rights. KCSB's Mariela Vargas reports on the importance of this tool.By KCSB News

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Silicon Valley's Rightward Shift Isn't a Surprise 12:44

14d ago12:44

12:44

A major antitrust trial against Meta began today in a Washington, D.C. courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argues that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, became a monopoly after it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta counters that there’s no evidence they’re a monopoly, and that acquisition of those two apps was approved by the feder…

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Elizabeth Hamel's Death Still Remains A Mystery 5:28

18d ago5:28

5:28

UCSB student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel's passing shook the campus community. The nature of her death remains unexplained, and the University has yet to release an official statement about her passing.By KCSB News

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Unions March to Kill the Cuts 5:54

18d ago5:54

5:54

The Trump administration has ordered some 20,000 workers in Health and Human Services to leave their jobs, and has cut billions of dollars for research from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. To protest, a coalition of unions called for a nationwide Day of Action on April 8 to Kill the Cuts. Unions representing r…

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Newsom Administration Misses Essential Medi-Cal Deadline 0:57

18d ago0:57

0:57

California was set to receive federal funding for our Medi-Cal program. Now Prop. 35 and healthcare facilities are set to be impacted. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story.By KCSB News

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Santa Barbara Homeowners Faced with Predatory Scheming 2:13

18d ago2:13

2:13

HomeOptions, an Oakland real estate company, has accepted their charges for their predatory acts on Santa Barbara Homeowners. A settlement has been reached based on their legal infringements, ensuring restitution is given to these homeowners. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas will tell you more.By KCSB News

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Inside IV: IV's Getting More Housing + Deltopia 2025 Recap 16:15

19d ago16:15

16:15

KCSB's Clarissa Hom has a recap of Deltopia 2025.SB Independent reporter, Christina McDermott files two stories: - County planning commissioners narrowly approve construction of a new three story housing project in a residential area of Isla Vista. - An interview with UCSB Professor Dr. Michelle Petty, recipient of the Conference of College Composi…

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Politics Update - 4/9/25 1:59

19d ago1:59

1:59

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.By KCSB News

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Carpinteria Update - 4/8/25 2:00

20d ago2:00

2:00

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from Carpinteria.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Monday Newscast Headlines - 4/7/25 10:51

21d ago10:51

10:51

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, April 7 Newscast.Correction: Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel, not the President.--Tonight's headlines were written by Lisa Osborn and Joyce Chi, with reporting contributions by Ray Briare.Photo description: Demonstrators gather i…

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What Is the Alien Enemies Act? 12:06

21d ago12:06

12:06

Federal Judge James Boasberg will hold another hearing tomorrow about his ban on deportations under a rare wartime law. This comes after the Trump administration’s efforts last month to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. To hear more about the law in question, KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to UCSB Professor Giuliana Perrone about the …

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Thursday Newscast Headlines - 4/3/2025 6:58

22d ago6:58

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Thursday Newscast Headlines - 4/3/2025 by KCSB NewsBy KCSB News

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California Releases New Statewide Fire Hazard Maps (Abridged) 6:20

22d ago6:20

6:20

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire, recently finished releasing new fire hazard maps for the state. What do these maps mean for wildfire prevention, homeowners, and the housing crisis? KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters’ Ben Christopher to find out.By KCSB News

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60 Thousand UC Workers Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices 3:25

22d ago3:25

3:25

AFSCME and UPTE unions across the University of California system continue their fight. This past Tuesday, April 1st, thousands of union workers rallied over bad faith bargaining and other unfair labor practices.By KCSB News

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California Releases New Statewide Fire Hazard Maps 8:01

23d ago8:01

8:01

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire, recently finished releasing new fire hazard maps for the state. What do these maps mean for wildfire prevention, homeowners, and the housing crisis? KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters’ Ben Christopher to find out. Photo credit: Courtesy of CalFire…

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Inside IV: Preparing for Deltopia 20:13

28d ago20:13

20:13

Isla Vista's annual Spring Festival, better known as Deltopia, is expected to bring thousands of revelers to the streets of IV. This year, IV's local government and Associated Students UCSB will be providing free tacos, snacks and activities to help keep the party fun and safe for everyone. KCSB's Kelly Darroch speaks with Myah Mashhadialireza of t…

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Politics Update - 4/2/25 2:03

28d ago2:03

2:03

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.By KCSB News

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Carpinteria Update - 4/1/25 1:56

29d ago1:56

1:56

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from Carpinteria.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Monday Newscast Headlines - 3/31/25 7:16

29d ago7:16

7:16

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, March 31 Newscast. (Photo description: Firefighters battle the Silver Fire in Inyo County. Photo credit: Courtesy of CalFire)By KCSB News

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Public Health Update - 3/31/25 2:46

30d ago2:46

2:46

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.By KCSB News

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Politics Update - 3/26/25 2:02

1M ago2:02

2:02

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.By KCSB News

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Carpinteria Update - 3/25/25 1:52

1M ago1:52

1:52

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest in Carpinteria news.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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The Peoples Program: What It Takes To Get Banned From Israel For 99 Years 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

American Peace Activist Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli armored bulldozer on March 16th, 2003. She was protecting a Palestinian home from being demolished when she was killed. Today, we speak with another peace activist involved with peace activism in Palestine. Alex was bearing witness to Israeli settler violence as part of their work with …

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Carpinteria Update - 3/18/25 1:59

1M ago1:59

1:59

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest in Carpinteria news.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Comprensión de la Ayuda Financiera Para Personas con Estatus Familiar Mixto 4:36

1M ago4:36

4:36

Las mayores preocupaciones sobre la privacidad de los estudiantes con familias de estatus mixto han causado una disminución en el número de estudiantes que solicitan ayuda financiera. Ashley Segat de KCSB News explica el proceso de ayuda financiera para estos estudiantes y sus familias.By KCSB News

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Understanding Financial Aid With a Mixed-Status Family 2:47

1M ago2:47

2:47

Heightened privacy concerns for students from mixed status families has led to a decrease in students applying for financial aid. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the financial aid process for these students and their families.By KCSB News

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Essential Workers 5:29

1M ago5:29

5:29

5 years later, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting negative impact on essential retail workers. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Hillary Klein, a member of UFCW Local 770, about her experience contracting long COVID during the pandemic.By KCSB News

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Public Health Update - 3/17/25 2:01

1M ago2:01

2:01

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.By KCSB News

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Santa Barbara’s Plan to Address Homelessness 4:26

2M ago4:26

4:26

With increases in statewide initiatives to combat homelessness, Santa Barbara has crafted a new plan to take on the issue here in our very own city. What does that new plan look like? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story.By KCSB News

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A Controversial Change to Iraq’s Personal Status Law Sets Back Women's Rights 4:19

2M ago4:19

4:19

A controversial change to Iraq’s Personal Status Law has just gone into effect, and while last-minute revisions softened some of the harshest provisions, women’s rights advocates say it still rolls back decades of progress for women and girls. KCSB's Rebecca Le Jeune has more.By KCSB News

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Local Marine Ecologist Included in Federal Layoffs 9:23

2M ago9:23

9:23

Extreme federal spending cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency could mean that fewer people will be able to visit the Channel Islands and other National Parks. Kenan Chan, a marine ecologist who has worked at the Channel Islands for a decade said he was surprised when he learned that he’d been laid off. KCSB’s Robert Stark spo…

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