Best Collisions Projects Podcasts (2025)

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Deforestation in Indonesia Leads to Disproportionate Death Toll Following Tropical Storm 3:35

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After a tropical storm killed over 700 people on the island of Sumatra, survivors aren't just blaming the rain, they're blaming decades of deforestation by palm oil and mining companies for the catastrophic landslides. KCSB’s Manny Rodriguez has the latest.By KCSB News

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A Look at the Effects of Nationwide Redistricting on the 2026 Midterm Elections 13:16

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Several states changed their congressional maps after November's special elections. Both Democratic and Republican leaders are pushing to secure power in the House of Representatives. KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada sat down with UCSB Political Science professor Heather Stoll to learn more about the impacts of redistricting on the 2026 midterms.…

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Diablo Canyon To Extend Life of Power Plant 20 Years, Despite 2025 Shut-Down Promise 2:41

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Diablo Canyon was headed for retirement, renewable sources propped to take its place. Until the plan suddenly changed. Now one state commission could make the call on whether it runs for 20 more years. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the update.By KCSB News

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Ringing In the New Year With the Santa Barbara Symphony 15:08

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The Santa Barbara Symphony is once again ringing in the new year with a high-energy celebration at The Granada Theatre, where guests will be able to delight in champagne as they are dazzled by music. Guest conductor, Stuart Malina, and Symphony President, Kathryn R. Martin, say this year’s event promises not just beautiful music, but real joy and a…

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The Apparent Meaninglessness of AI Benchmarks, plus How to Explain AI Opportunities to Others 34:14

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Every week brings a new AI benchmark. Higher scores. Bigger claims. Louder voices insisting this changes everything. And yet, when you put AI in front of a real business problem, none of that noise seems to help. In this episode, Rob and Justin dig into why AI benchmarks often feel strangely meaningless in practice and why that disconnect is the po…

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Sherry Phillips (CEO, Forbes Media)-Ep. 16 33:56

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What does it take to break barriers, lead with vision and transform challenges into opportunities? For this episode of Withology, host Brian Tierney sits down with Sherry Phillips, Forbes Media's first woman CEO, to explore her extraordinary path from Philadelphia roots to media trailblazer. Together, they uncover how family values, community suppo…

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Inside IV: Choosing Housemates for a Happy Home 29:32

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Choosing the right roommate - or housemates - is an important decision for Isla Vista student residents. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom speaks with Robin Unander, lead attorney at the Associated Students Legal Resource Center about this – and another important topic - what to do if you’re injured in a bike accident.…

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112. ‘Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra’ and The Story Behind Handel’s Messiah and Performing It for the Community to Benefit Charity (with Manager and President Connie Manwaring) 33:12

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Send us a text In this inspiring Christmas episode I sit down with Connie Manwaring, Manager and President of the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra, to explore the remarkable story behind Handel’s Messiah and the powerful tradition of using music to bless and uplift others. Connie shares the fascinating charitable history of Handel’s Messiah — incl…

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Cynthia Erivo Receives SBIFF's Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film 3:38

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Cynthia Erivo was honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, recognizing her impact on the industry. On the red carpet, KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with both Erivo and the director of Wicked, Jon M. Chu.By KCSB News

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The Power BI Fundamentals Behind Expert Development and AI Simplicity, w/ Microsoft's Rui Romano 1:30:52

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Everyone keeps asking whether AI kills Power BI or makes it stronger. Rui Romano flips that entire question on its head. As the Microsoft PM behind PBIP, TMDL, and all the file format work that rebuilt Power BI's foundation, he explains how the platform accidentally became one of the most AI-ready systems in analytics - and it wasn't by accident, n…

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UCSB Will Host ParalympicsGB for the LA28 Games 8:47

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When the Olympic Games come to Los Angeles in the Summer of 2028, some PARAlympic athletes will be using UCSB as their home base for training and preparing for the LA28 Paralympics. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish brings us this story.By KCSB News

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IVCSD Hosts Special Meeting to Address Proposed Deltopia Festival Ordinance 10:01

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On Monday, December 1st, the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) held a special meeting to address a proposed festival ordinance before it goes to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on December 9th. To continue our coverage on the proposed Festival Ordinance by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez …

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111. ‘Lifting Hands International’ and Providing Humanitarian Aid to Refugees at Home and Abroad (with Founder and CEO Hayley Smith) 34:09

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Send us a text In this powerful episode I sit down with Hayley Smith, founder and CEO of Lifting Hands International, a nonprofit dedicated to providing meaningful, needs-based aid to refugees around the world. Hayley shares the eye-opening story of how a two-week volunteer trip to Greece opened her eyes to the realities of the global refugee crisi…

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Book Bans in the American Prison System 2:37

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For people in prison, books can be more than a pastime - they can be a lifeline to the outside world. However, new restrictions all across the country are cutting off that necessary connection. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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Revealed Biodiversity in Santa Barbara’s Channel 11:49

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UCSB students and marine biology researchers gathered to collect organisms in the Santa Barbara Channel. After classifying the species, further analyses were made as each organism was examined in labs. KCSB’s Abbey Santellanes spoke with Skylah Reis, a Ph.D. student at UCSB, to uncover the steps that were taken and the importance of this oceanic re…

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Federal Regulators Crack Down on Tech Companies Over Monopolization 2:14

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A judge has decided that the company that owns Instagram and Facebook, Meta, is not a monopoly. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains more.By KCSB News

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UFCW Santa Cruz Markets Workers Authorize an Unfair Labor Practice Strike, Holding New Ownership Accountable for Improper Conduct 7:03

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Grocery workers at Santa Cruz Markets in Goleta and Santa Barbara have unanimously voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike, setting the stage for a possible walkout just days before the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Union leaders say the vote is a response to what they describe as ongoing labor violations by the company, and workers are now…

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Indigenous Activists Fight Back Against Brazil’s Attempt To Commodify Their Rainforests 2:16

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In Brazil, tensions escalated as Indigenous activists pushed past security at a UN Climate Conference. Tired of being excluded from summits which affect their rainforest, the activists raised concerns regarding the protection of their climate authority. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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Despite Indigenous Protests, Marine Life in the Mariana Trench Remains at Risk 1:44

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The Trump administration recently announced plans to dramatically expand deep-sea mining in the western Pacific. Indigenous and local leaders are pushing back hard. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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A Look Into the Health Risks Associated with Firefighting 3:14

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Air quality monitors deployed by New York Times researchers have detected that firefighters in California are frequently exposed to high levels of hazardous microscopic particles. What health risks do these firefighters face? KCSB's Olivia Zou has this story.By KCSB News

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Why We Should Stop Paying Attention to the % of AI Projects which Fail (and Instead Learn Why the Others Succeed) 36:59

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This episode starts with a familiar scene. A role opens, the applications pour in, and suddenly you're staring at a mountain of resumes that deserve real attention but arrive faster than anyone can process. The mix had everything… experienced candidates, newcomers trying to break in, and a growing stack of AI-generated submissions that looked sharp…

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110. ‘100 Women Who Care’ and Combining Charitable Gifts to Make a Meaningful Impact (with Chapter Founder Jessica Farnsworth) 29:14

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Send us a text In this inspiring replay episode, I revisit one of the most impactful conversations I've had on the show — a deep dive into the giving-circle movement with '100 Women Who Care.' I personally joined my own local Utah Valley chapter after recording this episode over two years ago, and I've been attending quarterly meetings ever since. …

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S3E11 - Odette Mould: Turning Grief into a Lifeline for Bereaved Children 35:19

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What do you do when the worst thing imaginable happens to your five-year-old, and the support you desperately need is 50 miles away? In this episode, Simon welcomes Odette Mould, founder of Harry’s Rainbow. When her son Harry died suddenly from an asthma attack, Odette didn’t set out to build a charity - she simply refused to let other families fac…

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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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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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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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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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Cat Negotiations, Dishonest Chatbots, AI vs AI in the Job Market, and More Real World AI Use Cases 44:33

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Rob finally cracked his years long standoff with the podcast lair cat, and the fix was hilariously simple. That small victory ends up setting the tone for the whole episode, because everything that follows has the same energy: real problems that only make sense once you shrink the solution down. As Rob talks through the cat truce, Justin brings in …

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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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109. ‘Thanksgiving Heroes’ and Bringing Thanksgiving Dinner to Families Facing Food Insecurity (with Founder, Rob Adams) 30:37

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Send us a text As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in meal prep and family plans—but this episode will inspire you to think about gratitude in action. I sit down with Rob Adams, Founder of 'Thanksgiving Heroes', a nonprofit that rallies over a thousand volunteers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations each year to deli…

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Customizing AI for Your Business is Crucial But It Isn't Hard 12:53

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Everyone's talking about AI like it's plug-and-play. Spoiler: it's not. In this episode, Rob digs into why Big Tech's billions in AI R&D haven't yet turned into matching revenue — and what that means for the rest of us. The truth? The real business wins don't come from off-the-shelf models; they come from smart customization. Rob breaks down the "m…

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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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Rev. Luis Cortes (Founder and CEO, Esperanza)-Ep. 15 54:25

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What inspires you to make a difference in your community? How can you turn faith into action? In this episode of Withology, host Brian Tierney dives into the remarkable journey of Reverend Luis Cortes, founder of Esperanza, a leading faith-based organization. He built a $111 million dollar organization with 800 employees that helps 35,000 people a …

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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…