Each week join Olivia Lycan & Indya Naomi as they provide their uniquely queer perspectives on social justice, politics, and interpersonal issues on Queen Versus!
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Interpersonal Violence Podcasts
"The Psychology of Us" examines human behavior, interpersonal dynamics, and the psychological forces that shape our inner world. Hosted by academic psychologist, educator and author RJ Starr, this podcast integrates theory, narrative, and reflective analysis to make complex ideas accessible and relevant. Designed for students, practitioners, and curious minds, each episode explores why people think, feel, and behave as they do, engages foundational questions, and deepens understanding of the ...
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Welcome to the Breaking Silence Podcast. Throughout this podcast, our Executive Director, Alli Meyerhardt, interviews those that are impacted by interpersonal violence as a way for us to learn how we can all be a part of violence prevention. In this space, we hope that you will find healing, understanding and empathy. We are all Breakers!
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Advocacy, Resources, and Healing around interpersonal trauma.
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24 Hour Hotline: 702-895-0602 CARE: Campus Advocacy Resource and Empowerment CARE Talk is a monthly podcast hosted by Hafid Acosta and Holly Ramella that focuses on forms of interpersonal violence (IPV) and victim/survivor advocacy. The CARE Advocates are a student group at UNLV overseen by the university's Jean Nidetch Women's Center. They are committed to providing interpersonal violence advocacy and educational through an intersectional feminist lens in order to reduce violence, empower i ...
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An audible insight into the advocacy work done in Charles County on behalf of the Center for Abused Persons (CAP). CAP is a private non-profit agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of interpersonal violence within Charles County. CAP offers a broad range of services that aim to support adults and adolescents affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, victim advocacy, su ...
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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients. DISCLAIMER: All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physicia ...
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Sophia Davis, Senior Editor at The Lancet Psychiatry, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explores their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from premature mortality in people with mental illness to cranial electrostimulation therapy for depression, the importance of first-person stories to psychological therapy for sleep problems in young people at ris ...
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A podcast to create bold and inspiring relationships at work and at home, the Merging path Podcast is hosted by professionally trained and certified Executive Coach Brooks E. Scott from Merging Path Coaching. It explores a range of leadership, management and interpersonal communications concepts to help us all have conversations we continue to avoid.
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Have you ever imagined what circumstances would make you want to take the law into your own hands? Into Our Own Hands is a true crime podcast telling the stories of victims and survivors of interpersonal violence. They may have been accused of, arrested and tried for, or even convicted of a crime in response to their own experiences of violence. Was their crime a need for revenge, an act of vigilantism, or their pursuit of justice, when the legal system has failed them? I am your host, Linds ...
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Hi! I'm Allyson, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. My mission is to create a world where all bodies can thrive by promoting messages of body justice, recovery skills and mental health tips from the perspective of an ED/OCD therapist, survivor and activist. Social justice is an integral part of my work. I identify as a mixed race woman and I believe that all parts of our identity (race, gender, abilities, size, sexual orientation, etc) impact how we perce ...
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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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Inside IV: Interpersonal Violence - Support Services + Prevention Tips
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21:06As the fall quarter begins and students dive into parties, dating, and new relationships, it’s important to know how to stay safe and where to turn for help. KCSB's Lina Lim speaks with Julia Pennick, director of UC Santa Barbara's Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) office. Topics include ways to intervene safely as a bystander, what r…
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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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Over the years, drag has gotten us into some pretty weird situations… Join Olivia and Indya this week as they reveal their craziest drag stories, strangest encounters, and the wildest places drag has taken them. Thanks for listening! While you're here: Check out the Queen Versus Linktree Follow Queen Versus on TikTok & Instagram Follow Olivia Lycan…
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Self-righteousness is one of those habits of mind that can feel powerful in the moment but quietly corrodes everything around it. The conviction that one’s own perspective is morally superior doesn’t just close doors to dialogue, it hardens people against growth and turns everyday disagreements into battles for dominance. This episode takes a close…
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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Santa Barbara Schools Launch New Literacy Test to Identify Reading Challenges for Young Students
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1:34Local Santa Barbara teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.By KCSB News
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Chart-Topping Comedy Show Blends Humor & Healing to Benefit Santa Barbara Non-Profit
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12:36U.K. Comedians Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers come to Santa Barbara next week for four nights of 'humor and healing' to support local nonprofit "New Beginnings." Donahoe returns with his chart-topping hit "Every Brilliant Thing," and partners with Gervers for their new show, "Jonny and the Baptists." KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.…
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How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Californians
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2:14With just under two weeks of the federal government shutdown, California has felt the impacts of paused federal funding and impact of furloughed workers. How has Governor Newsom responded to the shutdown? KCSB’s Moises Guerrero has more.By KCSB News
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History of Australia vs England Ashes Rivalry with Dr Tony Collins
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53:36Send us a text In today’s episode, we have the honour and privilege to be joined once again by Professor Tony Collins, who previously featured in Episodes 61 and 70. Professor Collins is a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor, widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of sports history. Over the course of a distinguished career spann…
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On Saturday, October 4th, broadcast journalist Ira Glass visited UCSB for a talk with students in the media. Later, Glass had a conversation with author Pico Iyer held by UC Santa Barbara Arts and Lectures. Glass is most known for creating and hosting the narrative-based, broadcast news program This American Life. Mavis Holley has the story.…
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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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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News
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UCSB Has a New Librarian: A Conversation with Todd Grappone about His Plans for the UCSB Library and the Loss of Late Night Study Hours
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7:27UCSB recently appointed a new University Librarian, Todd Grappone. KCSB's Emerson Good sits down with Grappone to talk library access expansion, the controversial decision to cut late night study hours, and more.By KCSB News
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After Almost 40 Years, the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States is Closing Due to Trump Administration Budget Cuts: UCSB Professor Alex Wrobel Talks About the Importance of Arctic Researc
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5:52The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, a center for Arctic research and education, was shut down due to a loss of federal funding. The Trump administration has expressed its priorities for the continent surrounding national security and energy dominance rather than science. A vital resource for monitoring sea ice forecasts, ARCUS play…
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CN351 Interpersonal Communications: Congrats On Being A Woman
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9:57The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This epi…
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Ding dong the witch is… resigning in disgrace. Join Olivia and Indya this week as they celebrate Ryan Walters’ departure from Oklahoma’s department of education, get to the truth of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, and discuss the future of Oklahoma education. Thanks for listening! While you're here: Check out the Queen Versus Linktree Follow Queen Ve…
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Mean World Syndrome: The Psychology of Fearful Perception
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15:01Mean world syndrome is the belief that the world is more dangerous than it is, shaped by fear-saturated media. In this episode, Professor RJ Starr explains the psychology behind this distortion: cultivation theory, availability bias, negativity bias, and the slide into hypervigilance and mistrust. Professor RJ Starr traces the path from television …
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Camilla Rosan on the COS-P perinatal mental health intervention
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33:37By The Lancet Group
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Chris Benoit, No Helmets or Shoulder Pads and Abuse in USA Swimming With Irvin Muchnick
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48:08By Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro
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LEAP's Diaper Drive Raises Over 21,000 Diapers for Families in Need
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11:46LEAP, a local youth empowerment organization, held a diaper drive to provide diapers to families and children in need of assistance affording diapers. Community members donated over 21,000 diapers as a result of the drive. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Lori Goodman, CEO of LEAP, to learn more.By KCSB News
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The Trump Administration Claims Smithsonian Exhibits Go Against the Ideal "Patriotic" Telling of American History: The American Historical Association Explains the Federal Reviews on the Museums
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8:52By KCSB News
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Finding it hard to find a parking spot in Isla Vista? Find out why - and what's being done to make IV streets more accessible to everyone. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IV Community Services District (IVCSD). This episode also covers the latest on new housing developments in IV and at UCSB.…
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73. No Body is Disposable: How Disability Justice & Emergent Strategy Changed My Life with Angela Montijo, LCSW
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45:06Episode 73 of Body Justice is all about how life changing disability justice and emergent strategy are as frameworks for how we show up in the world and how we are in relationship with one another. Our guest, Angela Montijo, is a licensed clinical social worker who also has lived experience as a pysch survivor. Angela shares insights from social ju…
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UCSB's Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Vigil Honor Charlie Kirk
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4:21TurningPointUSA hosted a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk’s passing, where speakers recalled their fond memories of the political commentator as a friend and a mentor. KCSB’s Manny Rodriguez and Tatiana Jacquez attended the event to learn more, and spoke with attendees on their perspectives of Kirk’s role in American politics and the conservative mov…
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The Psychology of Interruptions: Power, Anxiety, and Disregard in Everyday Talk
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25:52Interruptions might seem like small conversational slip-ups, but they reveal far more than we think. In this episode, Professor RJ Starr unpacks the psychology of interruptions: how they function as power moves, how they arise from anxiety, and how cultural and relational contexts shape their meaning. From political debates to family dinners, cutti…
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Let’s take a breather and have a little positivity! Join Olivia and Indya this week for a conversation about their favorite things, the hobbies keeping them going, and how we persevere in such scary times. Thanks for listening! While you're here: Check out the Queen Versus Linktree Follow Queen Versus on TikTok & Instagram Follow Olivia Lycan on Ti…
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From Canada to Perth Thunder Captain and Australian Ice Hockey Representative with Dr Jamie Woodman
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31:59Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Woodman, chiropractor and captain of the Perth Thunder in the Australian Ice Hockey League, the premier competition in the southern hemisphere. Jamie’s career on the ice stretches back more than ten years, beginning with a bold move to Canada at just 16 to skate with the Banff Bears, follow…
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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.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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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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September is National Suicide Prevention Month: SB County is Hosting the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention in Santa Barbara
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5:04The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is hosting the 2025 Out of the Darkness Community Walk in honor of suicide prevention. KCSB's Emerson Good learns more about the event.By KCSB News
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A Santa Barbara Non-Profit is Providing Free Volunteer Healthcare for Vulnerable Communities: A Conversation with Doctor's Without Walls
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7:51Doctor's Without Walls is a Santa Barbara non-profit helping to bridge the gap for people experiencing homelessness and others who struggle to access traditional healthcare. KCSB's Omar Opeyany spoke with the organization about their free volunteer medical care for vulnerable communities.By KCSB News
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College Board Scraps Diversity Tool Amid Political Pressure
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4:15In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action, universities turned to a race-neutral tool from the College Board to help admit a diverse student body. That tool was abruptly discontinued. KCSB’s Manny Rodriguez explains the controversy.By KCSB News
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A CA Bill Could Help Foster Children During Natural Disaster Recovery: CASA Non-Profit on the Impacts of the Bill
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6:06A California bill allocating millions of dollars to help foster children recover from natural disasters moves closer to being passed. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with a non-profit about the importance of the bill's potential policies.By KCSB News
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The Psychology of Dehumanization and Moral Disengagement
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26:11Why do ordinary people justify cruelty they would otherwise condemn? In this episode, Professor RJ Starr examines the psychology of dehumanization and moral disengagement—the processes that strip others of empathy and silence our conscience. Drawing on social psychology, history, and modern life, Starr explores how propaganda, language, humor, and …
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There’s a storm brewing, and it’s starting to feel dangerous. Join Indya and Olivia this week as they discuss white voters, their misguided anger, and its lasting effects on black communities. Thanks for listening! While you're here: Check out the Queen Versus Linktree Follow Queen Versus on TikTok & Instagram Follow Olivia Lycan on TikTok, Instagr…
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AFL Concussion Claims, Class Actions and the Legal Fallout with Dr Eric Windholz
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38:05Send us a text Today we are honoured to invite back by popular demand, returning guest Dr. Eric Windholz, a highly respected expert in sports law and regulatory theory. A senior lecturer at Monash University and a member of several prominent sports law boards, Dr. Windholz has been a favourite among listeners since his appearances in Episodes 28 an…
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SPECIAL EDITION: Psychology of the Current Cultural Chaos
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19:00In this special edition of The Psychology of Us, Professor RJ Starr steps outside the usual episode format to respond to the turbulence of our cultural moment. The constant noise, outrage, and division in public life have left many people feeling powerless, angry, or lost. This episode is not another commentary on the headlines—it is an existential…
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Bods Across Borders - S1 E1 - Brenda Andrade
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27:59In this episode, we sit down with Brenda Andrade, Assistant Marketing Manager for Student Media and a business major at Washburn University. Brenda shares her perspective as an international student, opening up about the challenges, opportunities, and cultural differences that shape her experience studying in the U.S. From adapting to campus life t…
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Unpacking Prop. 50: Endorsements, Opposition, and Impacts on Californians
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3:13With just under two months before California’s special election, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez gives a breakdown on Prop. 50, and what its redistricting efforts mean for California’s constituents.By KCSB News
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72. Care vs. Control: The Contradictions of Psychiatry with Grace Kim, PMHNP-BC
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41:25In episode 72, Allyson chats with psychiatric nurse practitioner and lived experience advocate, Grace Kim PMHNP-BC, about the contradictions of psychiatry, as well as what psychiatry in eating disorder care can look like. There is so much (understandable) skepticism when it comes to psychiatric medications, how can we hold both the ways that it can…
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Learn more about Isla Vista – past and present. KCSB's Lina Lim speaks with Spencer Brandt, a longtime resident and leader of Isla Vista’s local government, and IV’s Community Engagement Director, Mayah Mashhadialireza. Find out how IV's local government was formed through student activism, and discover opportunities for you to get involved in the …
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The Psychology of Entitlement: Why Some People Always Feel Owed
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22:31Why do some people act as if the rules should bend for them? In this episode of The Psychology of Us, Professor RJ Starr explores entitlement as more than arrogance—it’s a worldview that blurs desire and deserving. From childhood overindulgence or neglect to cultural messages that promise constant reward, entitlement takes root when limits are neve…
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This past week has shown us that we are in danger, and we need to talk about it. Join Olivia and Indya this week as they discuss right-wing violence, weaponized misinformation, and the possibility of a civil war. Thanks for listening! While you're here: Check out the Queen Versus Linktree Follow Queen Versus on TikTok & Instagram Follow Olivia Lyca…
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Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Claudia Cooper on antipsychotics and dementia
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27:57People living with dementia often have behavioural and psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation, and when these are severe, antipsychotics can be prescribed. Guidelines recommend prescribing antipsychotics at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time, but does this really happen in practice? Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Claudia Cooper'…
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On this upcoming Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers can participate across several coastal and inland waste collection sites. Each year, this global event mobilizes thousands of volunteers to protect the environment. KCSB’s Mavis Holley spoke to Jill Cloutier, the Public Relations Director for Explore Ecology, to learn more.…
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Over 200 Reporters Have Been Killed in Gaza in the Last 2 Years: Reporters Without Borders Non-Profit Organization's Efforts to Hold Israel Accountable
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6:01Hundreds of reporters covering the war in Gaza on-the-ground have been killed since 2023. KCSB's Emerson Good speaks with the Reporters Without Borders nonprofit organization about the injustices and holding Israel accountable.By KCSB News
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Concussion and The Intersection of Gender, Culture and Biopsychosocial Perspectives with Dr Matt Ventresca and Dr Kathryn Henne
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57:05Send us a text Welcome Back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour and privilege to be joined by Dr Matt Ventresca and Dr Kathryn Henne. Dr. Ventresca is a critical sports studies scholar and Research Associate at Western University and Brock University, as well as a Visiting Fellow at Australian National University. His decad…
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KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.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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