A daily podcast from NSPR featuring the news of the day from the North State and California in less than 10 minutes. Hosted by NSPR Staff, and available at 8:30 a.m. every weekday. Read today’s stories at mynspr.org
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Each week host Nancy Wiegman talks to local, regional and national writers about their latest projects. Nancy's Bookshelf airs on NSPR Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot.
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Natural disasters are increasing across the nation. In the West, these disasters often come in the form of wildfire, and perhaps no state understands the true cost of wildfire like California. The Golden State has always had forest fires, but they're progressively becoming harder to control and more deadly. At the same time, the state's population has surpassed 40 million, pushing people further into wild spaces that have been adapted to fire. California Burning takes a critical look at how ...
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‘The Lost Bus’ premieres in Chico, retelling Paradise school bus escape during Camp Fire
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6:28The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, September 26, 2025.By Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha
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Best of Blue Dot: Restoring an ancient and important salmon habitat: Big Chico Creek in Northern California
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51:37Host Dave Schlom and Producer Matt Fidler go out in the field and in the studio to learn about the story of a major restoration on Big Chico Creek in Chico, California's historic and precious Bidwell Park.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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North State hospitals prepare for influx after Glenn Medical closure
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7:02The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 25, 2025.By Claudia Brancart, Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico history with a Chicoan
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52:06Dr. Kathleen Gabriel is a native Chicoan and a graduate of Chico State. She is currently an Associate Professor at the university and has authored various books and articles on underrepresented students.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.By Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson, Claudia Brancart
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Glenn Medical Center moving up closure date to Sept. 30
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8:21The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.By Ken Devol, Claudia Brancart
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Newsom signs first-in-nation ban on law enforcement wearing masks while on duty
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6:36The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, September 22, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi
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Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director
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51:37Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Chico comic weighs in on Kimmel firing, free speech in comedy
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9:22The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, September 19, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha
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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 18, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico diabetes nurse provides helpful info for all
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53:00Chico diabetes nurse Beverly Thomassian wrote her book for health care professionals, but it contains information that is helpful to all of us.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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California wildfire settlements now free from state tax
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4:41The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Storm runoff likely behind Big Chico Creek’s brown water
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6:06The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 16, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Sutter County sheriff launches program to improve communication in traffic stops
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5:32The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, September 15, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Blue Dot: Permaculture; A Permanent Culture for People and all the inhabitants of the Planet
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51:37Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler for a special look at the world of permaculture. If you are like Dave and have never heard of permaculture before, this show is for youBy Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Chico’s E. coli outbreak: What public health says now
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6:44The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, September 12, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Chico makes another push to exit homeless settlement
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6:07The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 11, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Retired Chico professor Gayle Kimball on depression, fatigue, and insomnia
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53:00Chico retired professor Gayle Kimball offers tips for dealing with depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other challenges.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Study: lightning storms, wildfires could increase in California’s future
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5:43The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha
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California State Parks asks community to weigh in on Bidwell Mansion’s future
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7:09The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha
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Butte County mental health programs face funding loss
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6:29The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, September 8, 2025.By Erik Adams, Sarina Grossi
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Blue Dot: The art and science of fly fishing with Hall of Famer Mike Mercer
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54:59Host Dave Schlom gets to delve into his favorite pastime, fly fishing, with two of his heroes -- Mike Mercer and Bryan Quick from The Fly Shop in Redding, California.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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California Latino Caucus backs Prop 50 redistricting plan
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5:47The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, September 5, 2025.By Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi
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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 4, 2025.By Erik Adams, Sarina Grossi
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Nancy's Bookshelf: 20 years after Katrina & horror fills the pages
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53:00Two different tales of dealing with disaster.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.By Ken Devol, Angel Huracha
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West Nile Virus death reported in Butte County
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6:55The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.By Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi
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Blue Dot: The Roosevelt brothers quest to find the Giant Panda: a conversation with author Nathalia Holt
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51:38Host Dave Schlom visits with one of his favorite authors, Nathalia Holt, to talk about her new book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Hospital workers face uncertain future as Glenn Medical Center shuts down
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6:38The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, August 28, 2025.By Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Local authors share their tales of Chico and Paradise
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53:00Discover the captivating stories of Chico and Paradise as two local authors take you on a journey through their unique perspectives.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Best of Blue Dot: Protecting invertebrate pollinators and endangered species with the Xerces Society
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51:37Executive Director Scott Black joins host Dave Schlom for a brief history and overview of the Xerces Society.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Tales of war in Vietnam
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53:00In his book "Feast of Light," David Schaffer, former director of the Chico Veterans Center, recounted his experiences serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: Going nuclear? A conversation about atomic power with British scientist and author Tim Gregory
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51:36Host Dave Schlom visits with Tim Gregory, a senior nuclear chemist at the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory at Sellafield, Cumbria. Gregory is the author of Going Nuclear: How Atomic Energy Will Save the World, published in the US by Pegasus Books.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Game Warden Henry Glance chronicles
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53:00Retired Game Warden Steven Callan has just published a second novel in his Game Warden Henry Glance series, which takes place in areas familiar to North Staters.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: On the frontiers of philosophy and physics: a conversation with Caltech's Chip Sebens
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51:37Host Dave Schlom is joined by California Institute of Technology Philosophy Professor Chip Sebens for an engaging look at how philosophical thought and methodology can help unravel the mysteries of modern Physics.By Dave Schlom
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