Best KCSB News Podcasts (2025)

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Sable Pipeline is Taken to Court 12:47

11h ago12:47

12:47

In 2015, Plains All American's oil pipeline, carrying oil from the offshore Santa Ynez Unit, ruptured along the Gaviota Coast. The spill spread across 150 miles of California's coast, killing wildlife, harming residents, and hurting the economy. The initial rupture occurred because of a flawed pipeline design and inadequate pipeline management, lea…

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Father of Dead UCSB Student Liz Hamel Pleads for Help 6:59

11h ago6:59

6:59

A UCSB freshman apparently fell to her death at the San Rafael dorm in February. Two months later the circumstances are still a mystery, and her father is begging for information. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.By KCSB News

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Judicial Council Finds Election Manipulation, Pushes Back UCSB Elections 7:48

11h ago7:48

7:48

Two Judicial Council Decisions have pushed all UCSB election deadlines back. The deadline to declare for choice candidacy has been extended to Friday, May 2nd at noon; the campaigning period will now start on Saturday, May 3rd.; and students will cast their ballots online on GOLD between Monday, May 5th and Friday, May 9th at noon. KCSB's Rosie Bul…

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2025 May Day March at UCSB 1:26

11h ago1:26

1:26

2025 May Day March at UCSB by KCSB NewsBy KCSB News

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Labor & Activism Update - 5/1/25 1:49

15h ago1:49

1:49

KCSB's Emily Kimmel has the latest in labor and activism news.By KCSB News

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The People's Program: The Maryland Father Trapped in El Salvador 1:04:41

1d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Rosie Bultman and Salvadoran Journalist Ricardo Avelar discuss the significance of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation, El Salvador's crime crackdown, and the growing relationship between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump.By KCSB News

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Politics Update - 4/30/25 2:01

2d ago2:01

2:01

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

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Carpinteria Update - 4/29/25 2:02

3d ago2:02

2:02

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

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UC Student Workers Union Fights for Legal Recognition 7:06

3d ago7:06

7:06

The UCSB Student Workers Union has been hosting meetings and reaching out to student employees to discuss workplace issues, while attempting to gain legal recognition as a union. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talked to union organizer Anissa Carter about the organization.By KCSB News

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UCSB Professor Recognized for Bringing Black Linguistic Justice to the Classroom 6:46

3d ago6:46

6:46

A UCSB professor has won the Conference of College Composition and Communication’s Richard Braddock Award for her work on bringing Black linguistic justice into the classroom. Dr. Michelle Petty says the article, which she co-authored, focuses on the research behind and the details of a website with guides for Black students to advocate for themsel…

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Santa Barbara Lights Up Green in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 5:42

3d ago5:42

5:42

As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, individuals are stressed now, especially with the state of the country. The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is inviting people to light up their buildings green as a form of solidarity. KCSB News’ Alice Dehghanzadeh has more.By KCSB News

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

7d 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

7d 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

7d 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

7d 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

7d ago2:39

2:39

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

7d 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

10d 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

10d 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

10d 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

10d 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

11d 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

14d 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

14d 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

14d 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

15d 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

16d 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

17d 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

17d 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

17d 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

17d 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

17d 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

21d 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

21d 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

21d 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

21d 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

23d 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

23d 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

23d 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

24d 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

24d 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

25d ago6:58

6:58

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

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

25d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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