Best Public Affairs Archives Podcasts (2025)

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Wabanaki Windows 11/25/25: Robert Talbot Civil Rights Lecture Series 57:30

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Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Paper Chains How Treaties, Laws and policy …

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Outside the Box 11/25/25: “Chazerei” 5:44

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Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a …

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Spotlighting Grand Rapids' Thriving, Dynamic, and Wonderfully Eclectic Uptown District (11-28-25) 15:34

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In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist, and Mitch Ermatinger, President of the Wealthy Street Business Alliance, owner of Speciation Cellars. Uptown GR brings people, partnerships, and possibilities together to sustain a strong and vibrant urban district. Both Mitch and D…

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Dusty Psych-Soul and Fiery Groove From Black Pumas (Archives) 32:20

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Both old and new, Austin-based band Black Pumas is centered around guitarist and producer Adrian Quesada and 27-year-old songwriter Eric Burton. Grammy Award-winning Quesada has played in Grupo Fantasma and Brownout, and accompanied artists from Prince to Daniel Johnston. Burton grew up in church and then got heavily involved in musical theater. He…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, November 26, 2025 1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Soundcheck Special - American Musicians Ashley Jackson and Ken Pomeroy 57:44

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Listen to music from American musicians, the harpist Ashley Jackson and the Oklahoma-based Cherokee singer and songwriter Ken Pomeroy. Both sets come from our Soundcheck series of live performances and interviews, available as a twice-weekly podcast, wherever you get podcasts. With her clever guitar playing and powerful stories, Oklahoma-based Cher…

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Project Nimbus: Israel's Contract with Google and Amazon 2:52

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Four years ago, Israel made a deal with both Google and Amazon to provide the government with AI services and cloud computing. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains the contract and its use during the genocide against Palestinians.By KCSB News

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UC Regents Vote to Continue Tuition Increases at UC Campuses 5:05

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UC Regents voted to continue their tuition stability plan that includes yearly tuition hikes at all campuses, despite fierce student opposition. KCSB’s Hunter Maher reports.By KCSB News

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Irish Folk Duo Ye Vagabonds Go Backwards to Look Forwards 38:07

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Ye Vagabonds are brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn. They grew up in rural Carlow but moved to Dublin in 2012 and became known on the traditional Irish, blues and folk scenes in the city, playing folk songs as well as their own original material, (Bandcamp). They’re part a wave of bands who’ve remade or extended the folk tradition; they’ve also…

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How Construction Allies in Action ⁠is building a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable construction industry(11-22-25) 13:53

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In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Elizabeth Bovard Strong, the Founder and President of Construction Allies in Action (CAIA). Elizabeth was the first female Executive Vice President of the Builders Exchange of Michigan. Construction Allies in Action is a local nonprofit organization committed to building a more inclusive, tr…

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Inside IV: Bluff Safety + Saving Deltopia 23:01

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Isla Vista’s bluffs have been the scene of several tragedies over the years. During and after rain storms, saturated cliffs can be even more dangerous. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with Captain Scott Safechuck with Santa Barbara County Fire about a recent bluff-fall rescue his team conducted. Capt. Safechuck also shares important information about how…

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Indigenous Latin-Jazz-Ambient-Soul From Cochemea, In-Studio 37:23

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Cochemea is a sax player, composer and arranger who spent some years playing vintage-style soul with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, as well as stints with Amy Winehouse, David Byrne, hip hop duo Run The Jewels and dozens more. Born Cochemea Gastelum into an Indigenous Yaqui family in California, he’s found time over the past few years to release thr…

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Carpinteria Update - 11/19/2025 1:53

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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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Environmental Update - 11/17/2025 2:03

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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Del Pueblo Cafe's Future After Being Saved from Closure 9:18

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After the owners of Del Pueblo Cafe, a cozy Mexican-style restaurant in Santa Barbara, announced their dire financial struggles, the community came together to raise more than $20,000 to keep the restaurant's doors open. Co-owner Giselle Cuevas gives her insight on the economic and social factors that led to their near closure, and their overall ex…

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Former NYC Executive Director for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Speaks Out on Adams Lawsuit and Department Operations 15:02

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On October 28, 2025, Hassan Naveed, former Executive Director of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crime in New York City, filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against Mayor Eric Adams, alongside several of his advisors. Naveed has cited alleged instances of workplace discrimination on the basis of race and religion as cause for his te…

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Outside the Box 11/18/25: “Soft Secession” 6:38

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Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a …

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Polish Pianist and Composer Hania Rani Expands Her Sonic Palette with 'Non Fiction' 34:38

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The now London-based Polish pianist and composer Hania Rani quickly attracted fans with her 2019 album of solo piano works in the post-classical style, a blend of classical lyricism and minimalist patterns. Her later albums expanded to include electronics, and her voice; she is equally versed in the music of composers like Philip Glass and bands li…

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Associated Students' Save Deltopia Town Hall Invites Community Input on The IV Foot Patrol's Proposed Noise Ordinance 9:03

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With Deltopia’s crowds and safety concerns growing each year, a new proposal by the IV Foot Patrol to ban amplified music for 72 hours ignited a townhall debate in Isla Vista, prompting students, law enforcement, and community leaders to confront what the future of the tradition should look like. KCSB's Emerson Good has the story.…

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ICE Raids Continue Along the Central Coast Arrests 2:38

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Immigration and Customs Officials or ICE appears to be one agency that remained active during the federal government shutdown. KCSB’s Julianna Chandler explains immigration enforcement sweeps along the Central Coast have continued, uninterrupted.By KCSB News

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Zohran Mamdani will be the Next Mayor of New York City 3:47

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In New York City, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican activist Curtis Sliwa to win City Hall. Who is Zohran Mamdani, and what are his political stances? Here’s KCSB Hunter Maher with the story.By KCSB News

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Breaking Barriers: The Record-Setting Election of 2025 1:45

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This year’s election results mark historic milestones for women and communities of color across the country, from Virginia’s first female governor to Detroit’s first woman mayor. Analysts are calling it a “year of the firsts,” as voters push for leadership that better reflects America’s growing diversity. Saniaa Ambardekar brings us a recap of the …

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The Political Life and Legacy of Dick Cheney 2:52

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose relentless drive to expand presidential power and reshape American foreign policy after 9/11 made him one of the most influential and controversial figures of his era, has died at the age of 84. Manny Rodriguez with KCSB News looks back on his extensive political legacy.…

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Oxnard Immigration Activist Collision Sparks Concerns From Advocacy Groups 1:48

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A recent collision involving a well-known activist and federal immigration agents in Oxnard is raising concern among local advocacy groups as police continue to investigate. Reporting for KCSB News, Fiona Anderson gives us the latest developments in the case.By KCSB News

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Dr. Wendy Falb On How The Literacy Center of West Michigan Positively Impacts Our Community(11-15-25) 14:35

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In this episode, host Janet Zahn welcomes Dr. Wendy Falb, Ph.D., the Executive Director of the Literacy Center of West Michigan. The Literacy Center of West Michigan was founded in 1986 by educators and librarians, and today is the largest community-based organization in Michigan… and one of the largest in the country dedicated solely to adult lite…

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Master Violinist, Vocalist, and Composer L. Shankar, In-Studio 34:47

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Master violinist/vocalist/composer L. Shankar (aka Shenkar) has spent the past four decades developing a personal style that ranges from strict Indian classical music to Western instrumental pop although usually he lands somewhere in the middle. Since playing his first solo concert at the age of seven, he has gone on to accompany many of South Indi…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, November 12, 2025 1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Outside the Box 11/11/25: “Secession (Again)” 6:08

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Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a …

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The History of the Stolen Louvre Art Pieces: A Conversation with UCSB Art History Professor Carole Paul 16:53

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An art heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris on October 19th has left eight artifacts stolen, and one damaged during the theft, including priceless jewelry worn by Napoleon's wife Marie Louise. What is the historical significance of these artifacts, and how has the heist impacted French history? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with UCSB Art History Prof…

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Student Journalists File Lawsuit Following Threats of Deportation 3:01

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Recently filed lawsuits alleging that immigration enforcement action on campuses has cast a chilling effect over immigrant and international student journalists. KCSB’s Bethany Baker has the recap of this case.By KCSB News

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Palm Oil: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly 2:32

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Palm oil alone is not harmful, but as Indonesia's primary export, it has caused much land use change from forests, which sequester carbon, to plantations, which are much less sustainable. KCSB's Devon Szalva gives an overview of palm oil and movement in Indonesia to change the narrative.By KCSB News

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Assessing the Rise in Pet Vaccine Hesitancy 2:12

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Vaccine sentiment is spilling into veterinary clinics, leading to preventable and fatal diseases for dogs and cats. KCSB's Kimberly Lucia has more on the story.By KCSB News

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UC Registered Nurses Announced Sympathy Strike 1:57

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Registered nurses across the University of California system are joining a sympathy strike, joining labor union workers who are protesting staffing shortages and stalled contract negotiations. KCSB’s Emerson Good has the story.By KCSB News

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Tommy Emmanuel, C.G.P., Chases the Ecstatic Via Guitar Instrumentals, In-Studio 37:06

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The Australian-born musician and songwriter Tommy Emmanuel is a virtuoso guitarist and Grammy winner who has played with everyone from the legendary Chet Atkins to younger guitarists like Jason Isbell and Billy Strings. Long based in Nashville, he’s been releasing solo albums pretty regularly since 1979. His new record is called Living In The Light…

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How Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts has become a positive force for community development in West Michigan (11-08-25) 15:54

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In this episode, we speak with Hannah Berry, Executive Director of Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts. Lions & Rabbits fosters creative community development through strategy, transformative placemaking, and workforce development. Much of their work in the West Michigan area is focused on Public Health…using art as a powerful tool for promoting …

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EOT 423: Evolution of smart textiles and the wearable electronics. 33:01

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WKNC's Evie Dallmann speaks with Amanda Mills from the NC State Wilson College of Textiles about the evolution of smart textiles and the wearable electronics. ★ Support this podcast ★By WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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Inside IV: AS Food Bank Steps Up To Feed More Students + Haunted Isla Vista 19:58

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More than 5, 000 UCSB students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, which are on hold due to the government shutdown. Find out how the Associated Students Food Bank at UCSB is pitching in to keep students fed during this uncertain time. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish speaks with Crystal Bach and Oralia Vega with the AS Food Bank to learn more. And, H…

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Guitarist and Songwriter Brad Barr Stretches Out In a Trio, In-Studio 43:01

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The Barr Brothers, the indie-folk-rock band from Montreal, have just released their first album in eight years called Let It Hiss. Brad Barr, the band’s singer, guitarist and songwriter is a versatile collaborator and risk-taker who revels in making unusual sounds. The latest songs can be folk-leaning, or may draw from the blues and American songwr…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Carpinteria Update - 11/05/2025 1:55

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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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Carpinteria Update - 10/29/2025 1:59

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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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Environmental Update - 11/03/2025 2:02

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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News

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Environmental Update - 10/27/2025 1:58

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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News

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IV Housing Coop Residents Find a Safe Way to Celebrate Halloween Season 7:05

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The county sheriff's office has strict rules in place for Isla Vista residents during Halloween, limiting loud music and big parties. As KCSB’s Elizabeth Truong explains, students who live in one IV housing coop have been celebrating all month long and honoring the meaning of the season.By KCSB News

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Ongoing Talks Between the University of California and UPTE Could Result in a UC-Wide Strike 6:37

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After three weeks of private contract negotiations between the University of California and UPTE representatives, workers at the UCSB campus are preparing to strike should a deal not be struck. Today, UPTE organizers gathered outside the Arbor at the UCSB campus to begin organizing efforts. What has led up to this moment, and how are workers feelin…