A weekly discussion of immigration policy matters, both immediate and long-term, with researchers from the Center for Immigration Studies and guests.The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, research organization. Since our founding in 1985 by Otis Graham Jr., we have pursued a single mission – providing immigration policymakers, the academic community, news media, and concerned citizens with reliable information about the social, economic, environmental ...
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The Be the Bridge Podcast is a resource from the non-profit organization Be the Bridge, which was founded in 2016 by best-selling author and leader in the fight for racial justice, Latasha Morrison. Be the Bridge responds to racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world and believes understanding can move us toward racial healing, racial equity, and racial unity. This podcast is an extension of our vision to make sure people are no longer conditioned by a racialized society but groun ...
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Non-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. You can listen to our newscasts on-air Monday and Thursday at 5:00 pm and new episodes of Inside Isla Vista on Wednesday at 5:00 pm, all ...
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The Non-Immigrant Student podcast is an audio journal of my grad-school (and now corporate) journey in the United States of America. It is an inspirational podcast that seeks to encourage and provide guidance to other non-immigrant students across the globe on how to live their best lives while fulfilling their Study/Work Abroad dreams or living far away home! My stories reveal all the lessons I'm learning on this journey, and I honestly believe that ''If I can do it, you can do it too!'' So ...
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The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times. The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big gov ...
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After 40+ years of reporting, I now understand the importance of limited government and personal freedom. ------------------------------------------ Libertarian journalist John Stossel is a zealous advocate of free markets, a syndicated columnist and Fox News contributor. Prior to joining Fox, John co-anchored ABC’s primetime newsmagazine show, 20/20. Stossel’s economic programs have been adapted into teaching kits by a non-profit organization, "Stossel in the Classroom." High school teacher ...
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Issues and Ideas is a show that features a wide variety of people sharing their thoughts and perspectives about local issues, initiatives and events on the Central Coast. You might hear a policy maker discussing new regulation, an artist sharing their creative process, an entrepreneur exploring sustainable business practices, or an author talking about her latest book.Regular contributors and segments include: the KCBX News team; Carol Tangeman on cities around our region; travel corresponde ...
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Hi, I'm Léo Tucker and this is Léo Tucker Lawyers. In every episode, I handpick a case from my nonprofit immigration law firm, and I tell you about it. I also answer listener questions, and I will always end with good news from a recent case. The only thing these cases have in common is that I learned something from them, and I hope you do, too.
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A Conversation on the Hunger Crisis and Policy Decisions with Bread for the World
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46:31In this week's episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, Reverend Heather Taylor, Managing Director of Bread for the World, joins Tange Johnson, Be the Bridge's Chief Transformation Officer, to discuss Breads's mission to advocate for a world without hunger. She shares insights on the successes and challenges faced in advocacy, the role of government i…
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Marriage Fraud: The Hidden Gateway to U.S. Entry
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34:27This week’s episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast explores a topic rarely covered in the media: marriage fraud. Guest host Marguerite Telford, the Center’s Director of Communications, sits down with Richard Lee, a former USCIS Immigration Officer and author, to discuss how sham marriages are orchestrated to gain a green card—and eventua…
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Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region.For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News
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Friday is #July4th, when we celebrate America’s independence and the documents that made America different, like the Constitution. But is our Constitution good enough today? ———— To make sure you see the new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— The people who wrote it made it possible to amend it. …
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Celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake, the impact of tariffs on local businesses and Mt Vallarta on poetry and the trauma of migration
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59:54We start with Carol Tangeman’s new segment, “Talking Downtown”, where she brings us stories from downtowns across the Central Coast. This one is sourced from KCSB, where reporter Lisa Osborn speaks with author and historian Betsy J. Green about an earthquake that hit Santa Barbara exactly a hundred years ago and destroyed its downtown. This led to …
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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Remembering the Great Santa Barbara Earthquake of 1925
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30:43One hundred years ago this weekend, on June 29, 1925, a powerful earthquake rolled through Santa Barbara. Events are taking place this weekend to commemorate the fateful anniversary. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with author and historian Betsy J. Green, to learn more about the deadly quake, and how it helped to shape Santa Barbara’s future.…
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A Conversation on Immigration with Border Perspective
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48:48Border Perspective exists to equip, educate, and mobilize people of faith through biblical resources and serivce-learning experiences along the U.S. and Mexico border. Yonathan Moya and Jennifer Moya are a dynamic brother and sister team creating immersive experiences, transforming the immigration conversation, and serving the body of Christ. In th…
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Can the Military Enforce Immigration Law?
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34:51This week’s episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast delves into the Insurrection Act, its historical uses, and whether it could legally authorize the use of the military to assist in the arrest and removal of illegal aliens. The Insurrection Act allows presidents to deploy federal troops not only in cases of insurrection but also when fed…
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493: Halal Investing Unlocked: Smart Strategies for Ethical Wealth Growth
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23:43Jason welcomes Dilshod Jumaniyazov as they discuss the concept of halal investing, which aligns with Islamic rules and laws, and its potential appeal to non-Muslims interested in social, responsible, and ethical investing. They also explore the rules and principles of Islamic finance, including the concept of ‘halal’ or permissible sources of reven…
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Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region.For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News
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The Fight Against DEI, Woke Corporate America, the HRC and Trans Ideology: The FULL Robby Starbuck
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1:13:31Activist Robby Starbuck got companies like Target, Walmart, and Toyota to drop their woke DEI policies. It sounds hard to believe one man could do that, but he did. Here’s how. ———————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———————— "This is Harley Davidson. It's time for them to be expose…
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SB County Board of Supervisors Allocate $240,000 to Local Immigrant Legal Defense Center
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2:02With the significant increase in immigration enforcement across California, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a last-minute decision to fund mental health support for families impacted by ICE presence. KCSB’s Devon Szalva has more.This story was written and reported by KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez.…
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City Farm SLO's mission to create sustainable farmers of tomorrow, how Santa Barbara got its Juneteenth celebration, and the impact of budget cuts on the History Center of San Luis Obispo County
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58:08Dr. Consuelo Meux speaks with Kayla Rutland, Executive Director, and Kate DiTrani, Program Manager, of City Farm SLO about its youth education programs and regenerative farming for the Nonprofit Story. Then, KCSB reporter Lisa Osborn's interview with Simone Ruskamp, co-founder of Santa Barbara's Juneteenth celebration about her efforts to get it st…
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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Juneteenth SB + The Local Black Experience
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18:32Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with a founder of Santa Barbara’s Juneteenth celebration - to learn more about the meaning of June 19th, as well as some interesting tidbits of Santa Barbara’s black history. Plus, how to participate in the first ever survey on the state of the Santa Barbara Black community…
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A Conversation with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach
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39:49Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, joins Parsing Immigration Policy for a wide-ranging discussion of immigration enforcement, voter integrity, and state-federal cooperation. A key national voice on immigration issues, Kobach shares with host Mark Krikorian insights into the practical and l…
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Caring for donkeys on the coast, Art Center Morro Bay's upcoming events, celebrating Pride with intention and joy with the Gala Center, and UCSB Professor Mark Juergensmeyer on the recent India-Pakistan ...
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59:39KCBX's Meher Ali speaks with Carlen Eckford, founder of the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary and it's medical director as well as volunteer Barn Manager Nancy DeRuchie about how the nonprofit rehabilitates of donkeys and the misconceptions surrounding the behavior and care of these animals. Then, Kathleen Heil, President of Art Center Morro Bay, talks…
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Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News
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Little Pink House: Government Took It, And 20 Years Later, Built NOTHING
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5:2820 years ago, New London, CT, seized a little pink house and gave it to a developer. That house ended up being the center of one of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions. Here’s what's happened since. ---- To make sure you receive the weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://johnstossel.activehosted.com/f/1 ---- Government was a…
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New Study Explores Bringing Grizzly Bears Back to California
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15:23The California Grizzly Bear has been extinct for over a century. Now, researchers are exploring the possibility of reintroducing the animal that has long stood on the state's flag. KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada talked to UCSB Professor Peter Alagona to find out more.By KCSB News
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More Sights and Sounds From Santa Barbara's 'No Kings' Rally
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1:00KCSB’s Lisa Osborn has more sights, sounds, and signage from Santa Barbara’s No Kings Rally.Photo credit: Lisa OsbornBy KCSB News
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Saturday, June 14, was No Kings Day -- a nation-wide protest against the authoritarian aspirations of Donald Trump. In Santa Barbara, protesters numbered in the thousands. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.Photo credit: Ray BriareBy KCSB News
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KCSB's Mavis Holley has the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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The 287(g) Program: A Force Multiplier for Immigration Enforcement
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41:42The Center for Immigration Studies releases a new podcast episode focusing on the 287(g) program, an ICE initiative that empowers and trains local law enforcement to help identify and detain illegal aliens involved in criminal activity. The Center’s director of policy studies Jessica Vaughan joins host Mark Krikorian to explain how the program work…
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Central Coast Planned Parenthood Workers Announce Two-Day Strike
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4:09Healthcare workers at six Planned Parenthood clinics in central California went on strike from June 10 to 11. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Dr. Michael Solemar, a physician at Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara, to learn more.By KCSB News
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KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.By KCSB News
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Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region.For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News
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The Extreme Right Goes Woke: How Some "Conservatives" Now Trash Freedom and Praise Karl Marx
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6:29A new section of the right is foolishly bashing liberty … and even embracing Marxist ideas. That's why some call them the "woke right." ——--- To make sure you receive the weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://johnstossel.activehosted.com/f/1 —— --- Years ago, author James Lindsay exposed the ridiculousness of the "woke left" with a ho…
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This comes after Israel’s continuous escalation since breaking the ceasefire agreement in March, bolstering student’s call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Here is Omar Opeyany with the story.By KCSB News
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UCSB's Gospel Choir Has Been Performing and Uplifting Community Members for Years
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5:38KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to the director of UCSB's gospel choir, Victor Bell, on its legacy and importance to the community.By KCSB News
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Sable Offshore Faces Hurdles in Restarting Production
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6:15Ongoing lawsuits continue to challenge Sable Offshore’s return, with some plaintiffs targeting state agencies accused of fast-tracking the company’s restart. Here is Omar Opeyany with more.By KCSB News
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Author Lucy Bledsoe on courage and celebrating Pride Month with books, making world-class white wines in Paso, ECOSLO's annual fundraiser, and Central Coast farmworkers' struggle with food insecurity
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59:44For his segment Bookwaves, KCBX's Brian Reynolds speaks with award-winning author and activist Lucy Jane Bledsoe about how attitudes towards the LGBTQ community have or have not changed and about one novel in particular titled “Tell the Rest.” Bledsoe will be speaking on Saturday, June 14th at the Atascadero Library from 12-2pm and San Luis Obispo …
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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Foreign Student Admissions: How Does It Work and What Are the Challenges?
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37:56With foreign student visas at Harvard and elsewhere in the news, today's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy features Andrew Arthur, the Center for Immigration Studies fellow in law and policy, providing a crash course on the subject. He explains the foreign student admissions process, the responsibilities of schools certified to enroll foreign s…
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Prasanta Verma on Ethnic Loneliness and Finding Belonging
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42:54In this episode, Latasha Morrison hosts a conversation with author, speaker, and public health professional Prasanta Verma about her experiences as an immigrant and the themes of belonging, ethnic loneliness, and cultural identity. They explore the differences between race and ethnicity, the impact of assimilation on cultural identity, and the impo…
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KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in politics.By KCSB News
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Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region.For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News
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Pride Month in Corporate America: What Companies Do to Please Human Rights Campaign's Agenda
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5:55It’s Pride month. Companies sell rainbow-covered everything, build Pride floats, and post videos about gender identity. Most do it to make one LGBT activist group happy – the Human Rights Campaign. ———————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———————— The HRC gives out a “Corporate Equal…
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With Work Requirements, More than a Million Californians Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
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6:06This week, the US Senate will work on their version of President Donald Trump’s budget and tax bill, or the “one big, beautiful bill.” Their goal is to send it to Trump by July 4th. The House of Representatives already passed their version of the legislation, and the Senate is expected to make changes of its own. One provision that’s unlikely to ch…
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Santa Barbara Tenants Union Presses for Rent Control
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3:04The Santa Barbara Tenants Union is mounting an effort to assert tenants’ rights and establish stronger rent control in the city. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.By KCSB News
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More Data Needed on Vaccination Rates in Santa Barbara County to Determine Public Health Risk
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1:55The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury recently released a report detailing the lack of data available on vaccination rates in the county. KCSB’s Devon Szalva explains what the report found.By KCSB News
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In the past couple weeks, ICE has increased its controversial tactic of targeting immigrants who report for hearings and arresting them before they enter courthouses. KCSB's Kyle Rokes has more.By KCSB News
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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Ep 33. Yaron Brook: On Selfishness, Immigration, War, Love, Liberty and of Course Ayn Rand
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1:09:27People who run businesses are often smeared. But they shouldn't be. “Making our lives better is what entrepreneurs do. We take it all for granted,” says Yaron Brook, Chair of the Ayn Rand Institute. In this hour-long conversation, Brook defends the marketplace and the self-interest that drives it. He also carves out the path of self-interest throug…
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KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.By KCSB News
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