Best Pipeline Artists Podcasts (2025)

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Numbers Can Be Fun? 1:11:49

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Send us a text Hi folks. It's Jason. I bet you're wondering where Shauncey is, and to be honest, so am I. I would absolutely love to feel like this entire podcast wasn't resting directly on my back, but if there's one thing I know I can do, it's carry a load. This episode brought to you by Big Math: Making numbers fun since 2001. Enjoy.…

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Stop Cop City and the Future of Protest (Part 1) w/ Prof. Joseph Brown (G&R 385) 57:54

5d ago57:54

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The Stop Cop City campaign saw an evolution in protest and direct action. It brought together movements that spanned issues, political philosophies, strategic approaches and tactics. The state responded with unbridled violence (killing one forest defender) and harsh legal repression (charging 61 others with "domestic terrorism"). It saw coalitions …

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Bold Tree-Sit in Western Washington Blockades Logging of Endangered Legacy Forest (G&R 384) 21:16

7d ago21:16

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In our latest, Scott talks with Fable who's 70 feet above the earth in a tree blocking the logging of a legacy forest in the Elwha Watershed in western Washington. They discuss the campaign to pressure WA Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove to stop clearcutting this area.Bio// Fable is a tree-sitter in Cascadia. —————Outro- "Green and Red Blu…

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The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy | TVAP EP63 1:16:19

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The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy | TVAP EP63 Summary In this conversation, Jahirul Amin emphasizes the significance of real-world observation in the field of animation. He advocates for practical experiences, such as watching people walk or observing natural light and shadows, to enhance understa…

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Celebrating AAPI month with Samoan poet William Giles, Paso women winemakers talk business, wine and lapis lazuli, and an aviation entrepreneur shares why San Luis Obispo is the perfect base of operations ... 58:18

9d ago58:18

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander or AAPI Heritage Month. In celebration of this, Issues and Ideas invited MT Vallarta, pronouns they, them, theirs, a poet and Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies at CalPoly, to be in conversation with William Nuʻutupu Giles, pronouns he/they, who is a poet, Samoan writer, and arts educator. Giles was in …

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SOTR: May Day, "No Kings Day" and Sit-in at Columbia w/ organizer Patrick Young (G&R 383) 28:50

11d ago28:50

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In latest installment of our new “State of the Resistance” series, Scott talks with organizer Patrick Young. They discuss the May Day protests, the upcoming “No Kings” day of action and the recent sit-in at the Columbia library. They also discuss how the economic turmoil from the tariffs and DOGE cuts are an opportunity to radicalize and organize p…

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How World War Two Was Won . . . (Hint: Trump is wrong...again) (G&R 382) 35:38

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Donald Trump briefly tried to change "Veterans Day" to a Victory in War (both I and II) Day until rebuked by vets, but his explanation needs to also be rebuked. Trump said the U.S., more than any other country, won the world wars. Of course, that flies in the face of the actual history of World War II. On this 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe …

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International student visa revocations, the future of abandoned boats in Morro Bay, Robin Greenfield's experiments in non-ownership, and a volunteer's tribute to the Live Oak Music Festival 58:51

15d ago58:51

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Professor Jared Van Ramshorst from Cal Poly's Department of Political Science talks to KCBX's Meher Ali about recent student deportations and visa revocations that have impacted international students across the country, including at Cal Poly. Then, KCBX’s Adam Solorzano reports on a state grant received by Morro Bay that will enable it to demolish…

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How Trump Lost the Conservatives the Canadian Election. w/ Emilia Belliveau (G&R 381) 31:44

16d ago31:44

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This past week has seen a resurgence for liberal parties in other parts of the world. In Canada, Mark Carney the Liberal Party made a stunning comeback from a 20% deficit in the polls just months ago to win a narrow victory against Pierre and Poilievere and the Conservative Party. This is largely due to Donald Trump’s repeated threats that he would…

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Just Enough Pope To Hang Themselves w/ Ryan Eaton 1:54:45

15d ago1:54:45

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Send us a text Have you ever wished you could be in a room with men (just men) voting on the next in line to be god's boy wonder? Did you realize that if you've been baptized and are a man younger than 80, you could be pope (sorry, ladies)? Do you like butchered Latin phrases? Come with us today as we boldly go (come get me, nerds) one more episode…

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Encore Episode: Tin Soldiers and Nixon’s Coming . . . 52 Years After the Kent State Killings (G&R 380) 57:32

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It’s the 55th anniversary of the killings at Kent State University. In a special encore episode, we’re reposting our Kent State episode from 2020. In this episode, we commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of May 4th, 1970 at Kent State University, where agents of the state murdered 4 students and shot 9 others. Students, who’d been told …

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ENCORE: May Day vs Labor Day How the ruling class stops radical organizing (G&R 379) 1:00:52

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Here is a repost of our May Day episode from 2021. In it, we talk about the history of May Day from pagan rituals to the Haymarket Affair to International Workers’ Day to Labor Day and Loyalty Day. And we discuss how the ruling class’s “war on the left” fits into the politics of May Day vs. Labor Day. Spend an hour of your International Workers’ Da…

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Let Saigons Be Bygones: The Fall of South Vietnam, 50 Years Later. (G&R 378) 1:19:51

19d ago1:19:51

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In the latest episode, we talk about the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We describe the events that led to the U.S. withdrawal in 1973, and then how Hanoi began their December 1974 offensive that eventually led to the fall of the South Vietnamese government. We also talk about the chaos in Laos and Cambodia as a result of the fall of Saigo…

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Congressman Salud Carbajal on the state of our democracy, Fr. Ian travels to Guadalupe for locally-made sausages, and a peace activist shares their story of how they got banned from Israel for 99 years ... 58:37

23d ago58:37

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Congressman Salud Carbajal speaks with KCBX’s News Director Monica Lopez and KCBX reporter Gabriela Fernandez about the current administration’s policies and actions and what resonated with him at the Town Hall meeting that he co-hosted with Senator Adam Schiff at Cuesta College on April 22nd. For Playing with Food, KCBX's Fr. Ian Delinger travels …

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"Kayfabe:" The Politics of Trump and Pro Wrestling w/ This is Revolution's Jason Myles (G&R 377) 1:01:00

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Today's politics and culture wars are intertwined with pro wrestling. More than people realize. Since the summer of 2015 when Donald Trump came down the escalator to announce he was running for president, plenty of people, of course, have noted this relationship that he’s had with WWE owner Vince McMahon and his links to professional wrestling. In …

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Navigating the VFX Landscape, with Freefolk VFX Supervisor Rob Sheridan | TVAP EP62 33:49

25d ago33:49

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In this episode of the VFX Artists Podcast, Kofi interviews Freefolk VFX supervisor Rob Sheridan, about his journey in the visual effects industry, the importance of internships, and the evolving landscape of VFX jobs. Rob shares insights on how he progressed from a runner to a supervisor, the significance of the Futurefolk internship program, and …

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Celebrating the history of our county's diverse workforce, Jennifer Adams on the impact of potential federal funding cuts on survivors, and Elaine Genasci reflects on two decades of keeping felines healthy ... 58:09

28d ago58:09

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Keeping Up With The Easters w/ Michael Bishop 1:03:20

29d ago1:03:20

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Send us a text Follow us down the rabbit hole of traditions and bullshit that predated Jesus. Yes, there were things that came before him and no, he does not lay eggs. We will tell you where the bunny/egg lore comes from and sadly, it isn't Jesus' cloaca. We're joined by magical mystery guest, Michael Bishop this week, who brings along the lore of …

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Tariffs 101: Trade, Taxes and Revenues in U.S. History (G&R 376) 1:07:01

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Everyone's talking about tariffs . . . but do we really know what they are, how they work, what their purpose is? Scott and Bob give backgrounder on tariffs from a historical perspective (we're not economists) and discuss the reason they are used in global economic relationships and describe some of the reasons that American founders advocated for …

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Millions Rally to Tell Trump "Hands Off" Our Democracy w/ Organizer Patrick Young (G&R 375) 28:22

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In our latest, Scott talks with organizer and troublemaker Patrick Young about this past weekend’s Hands Off rallies and the state of the resistance to Trump and Musk.Bio//Patrick Young is an organizer based in Washington D.C. He’s worked in labor, climate and direct action movements for two decades. He is a co-founder of Shutdown DC and the Moveme…

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Trump's Greenland Obsession w/ Journalist Adam Federman (G&R 374) 41:00

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In our latest, Scott talks with journalist, and friend of G&R, Adam Federman (@adamfederman) about Trump's obsession to acquire Greenland. They discuss what's at stake, the region's Cold War history, how the local population views the U.S. and Trump, great power tensions around the Arctic Circle and the wealthy private interests trying to claim the…

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Poets from SLO County celebrate National Poetry Month, Immigrant winemakers on their journey from "cellar rats" to entrepreneurs, and seeing the world through the SLO International Film Festival 58:21

1M ago58:21

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April is National Poetry Month, and we invited Caleb Nichols, the Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo County, to gather local poets from the region to do a poetry reading session at our studio. Caleb hosts the segment. Mira Honeycutt, host of Wine Country, speaks to winemakers Edgar Torres and Enrique Torres about their journey to making Spanish wines…

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Catholic Oddities pt. 2: How the Wicker Man Jumped Over the Babies 1:27:56

2M ago1:27:56

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Send us a text Do you like the word moist? Do you love making other people moist? After you do that, do you stick an egg in a fountain and and hop over a mattress full of babies? If I had a nickel for every time I cleared a greased pole on the first try, I would have enough money to make my omelet fountain dreams a reality. If you'd like in on this…

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Ira Glass on storytelling and documenting our times, making handmade caramels with entrepreneur Erin Holden, and a nonprofit's fundraiser to boost school band programs 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Marisa Waddell, KCBX Program Director, is in conversation with Ira Glass, the creator, producer, and host of This American Life. Ira is touring with a show called An Evening With Ira Glass, Seven Things I’ve Learned, and he’s coming to the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center on April 5th at 8 pm. Here, he shares his thoughts about what makes a g…

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"This isn't a brains kind of operation”….Signalgate and More Trump Repression (G&R 373) 41:20

2M ago41:20

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“Tell ya the truth, I don't think this is a brains kind of operation.” -Longbaugh (Benicio Del Toro) in the Way of the Gun Bob and Scott dive into the news of the week. Starting with Signalgate and the utter incompetence, yet remains vile and murderous, in the Trump national security team. And then getting into the escalating repression by the admi…

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Monarch butterflies and why their survival is key, Mothers for Peace on advocating for Diablo Canyon's closure, the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network and a brief history of birthright citizenship ... 58:11

2M ago58:11

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KCBX Programming Intern Sam Doyle-Jacobson's interview with Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California State Parks Foundation, where he discusses the decline in monarch butterfly populations and why their survival is key. Linda Seeley and Jane Swanson, board members of San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, speak with KCBX's Meher Ali about thei…

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Journalist Will Potter on Big Oil's Attempt to Bankrupt Greenpeace (G&R 372) 43:21

2M ago43:21

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Will Potter, author of *Green is the New Red* and one of the best-known observers and analysts of the way the state uses contrived charges of "terrorism" to attack environmental activists, joined me for a great discussion about the recent North Dakota court case where Energy Transfer Partners sued Greenpeace and won a huge settlement. We talked at …

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Leftist Behind: The Second Coming of Xi Junping 1:18:57

2M ago1:18:57

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Send us a text After the rapture comes tears, baby. That's right tribbers. Pre, Mid, Post. It doesn't frickin' matter when the lord returns as long as he comes at some point, am I right? I mean it's rude to leave someone waiting for you to come. Come or don't, but quit trying to rub it in our face. In the end though, it's all innuendo. If you don't…

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Deep Dive on Corporate Legal Attacks on Activists ft. Evan Mascagni (G&R 371) 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Strategic Litigation on Public Participation, or SLAPPs, is an oft-used tactics by power holders against activists, campaigners, journalists and ordinary citizens seeking to stop destructive corporate practices on people and planet. There are a number of high profile SLAPP suits in the courts now. In our latest, we talk with Evan Mascagni with the …

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Following Harry Belafonte in Santa Barbara, Wine for Paws weekend and a wine memoir about working the 1995 crush on California's Central Coast 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Susanne Rostock, director of “Following Harry,” a documentary about the life of singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, speaks with KCSB reporter Kelly Darroch about her lifelong friendship with Belafonte. The documentary was featured at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Then, for Peace, Love and Pets, Robin Coleman of Wood…

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State Repression is as American as Cherry Pie (G&R 370) 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in Columbia’s student encampments last year, and a permanent U.S. resident, was arrested and detained by ICE agents for protest activities. Numbers of other Columbia students are being singled out by the Zionist groups, the Trump administration and the Columbia administration. Valerie Costa, an organizer of Takedown Tesla p…

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"I am unfinished business": Poet Fady Joudah on Genocide in Gaza [G&R 369] 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Fady Joudah is an esteemed Palestinian Poet/Activist. And we had a great long conversation with him about poetry and resistance, conditions in Gaza, the difficulty of describing the Palestinian struggle in English, the failure of the west to defend Gaza, and much more. And we finished with Fady reading and deconstructing some of his poetry for us. …

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Taking Down Tesla w/ Valerie from the Troublemakers (G&R 366) 12:06

2M ago12:06

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Elon Musk is a dangerous oligarch running a hostile corporate takeover operation on the federal government via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In response, people around the world have mobilized to hurt him where it hurts… his pocketbook. In recent weeks, one of his companies, Tesla, had lost 25% in market share and been the target …

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Vintners carrying the Paso Cab flag, nurturing youth learning through the loop of music and how Dignity Health's hospitals serve the Central Coast 59:30

2M ago59:30

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We have a brand new segment here on Issues and Ideas! It’s called Wine Country and it’s hosted by wine journalist Mira Honeycutt. Mira is in conversation with Paso Vintners Gary Eberle, founder of Eberle Winery, and Jerry Lor, founder of J. Lor Vineyards and Wines, about Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. Sarah Mason, founder of the nonprofit Inf…

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Babylon Musk 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Send us a text Time is a flat circle, kinda like a laserdisc, but not as irrelevant. Today we explore the final chapters of the Revelation of John on the Island of Patmos. Angels cc John on everything happening in heaven, Jason discovers his new "grown-up" voice, and Shauncey is a sober man, but not a doberman because he may be a big dawg, he's not…

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Who's Censoring the News? Mickey Huff of "Project Censored" on Today's Media Ecosystem (G&R 368) 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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Project Censored has been exposing the media's self-censorship for a half-century now and we talked with its director Mickey Huff about the current state of the media. We discussed some of the bigger stories that the media has overlooked (climate change, Gaza, labor issues) but also importantly talked about important stories that were picked up and…

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Under Trump’s Thumb: Ukraine, War and the Military Industrial Complex (G&R 366) 54:03

3M ago54:03

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The Oval Office erupts as Trump and J.D. Vance take on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a fiery public clash. It’s the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and G&R gets into the cost of Zelenskyy, Putin and Biden’s war. We also talk about the DEI purge at the Pentagon. The smoke and mirrors of the defense budget and how despite …

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Trump's Favorite President? Who Was William McKinley? Tariffs, Empire, and a new Gilded Age (G&R 365) 1:17:25

3M ago1:17:25

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The favorite son of Niles, Ohio is our topic today . . . Donald Trump has said that William McKinley was his favorite president so we spend some time explaining who McKinley was, why he became president, what he did, and what Trump's declared affection means....McKinley came to power in the post-Civil War era when industrial capitalism became the n…

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Amanda Wernik on the Refugio pipeline, California's Wheat2School program, SLO Repertory's Million Dollar Quartet and a poetry reading to honor Refaat Alareer 57:01

3M ago57:01

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KCBX reporter Amanda Wernik talks about why it's important for her to report on the Refugio pipeline. Fr. Ian Delinger visits schools in San Luis Obispo County to learn more about California Wheat Commission's Wheat2School project. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo's story about the musical Million Dollar Quartet playing at the San Luis Obispo Repertory …

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The Book of Revelation to Crooked Rebel Nation Pipeline 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

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Send us a text This week we peel back the layers on John's onion of revelation, and get to the swampy bits. Sometimes cutting an onion makes you cry, and sometime it's because one of the guys breaks into a hymn that harkens you right back to yesteryear. I wish somebody would hark in my yester year if ya know what i'm saying? Won't you join us, frie…

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Radical Publishing in the Age of Trump, War and Climate Crisis w/ Liz Frances (G&R 364) 57:41

3M ago57:41

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In our latest, Scott talks with Liz Francis, founder and publisher of Street Noise Books (@streetnoisebook) about publishing radical and progressive comics and graphic novels in the age of Trump, war in Gaza and the climate crisis. They discuss the mission of Street Noise Books, and some of its publications including "Eyes on Gaza," "Milk without H…

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Ceasefire or More War? Fadi Kafeety on the Current Middle East Situation (Part Two) (G&R 363) 47:44

3M ago47:44

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Part two of Bob's conversation with Fadi Kafeety, executive director of the Jerusalem Fund, about the long history of the region as well as current problems, and went into detail on the resistance of Palestine, the scope of Israel's genocide, Israel's setbacks, and what we might see going forward. bio//Fadi Kafeety (@fkafeety1948) is the Executive …

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Central Coast's first-ever cat cafe, Cal Poly's Mariachi ensemble, musician Chencho Perez's journey and author Yang Huang on her life and writing 59:35

3M ago59:35

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KCBX's Robin Coleman talks with Jaime Pierce, owner of the Caffeinated Cat Cafe in Grover Beach for Peace, Love and Pets. Sam DJ, Programming Intern at KCBX, talks to members of Cal Poly's Mariachi ensemble about their heritage and what Mariachi means to them. From the California Report, reporter Benjamin Purper talks to Chencho Perez, a musician, …

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Prez Day Special: How Neoliberals Paved the Way for MAGA (G&R 362) 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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It’s President’s weekend! Bob and Scott celebrate by discussing the recent history of the presidency and look at how neoliberals Clinton, Bush and Obama paved the way for the rise of Trump and MAGA. We also define neoliberalism and explain the difference between Trump and neoliberals (despite what other lefty podcasters tell you). -----------------…

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Ceasefire or More War? Fadi Kafeety on the Current Crisis in the Middle East (Part One) (G&R 361) 53:27

3M ago53:27

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Fadi Kafeety of the Jerusalem Fund had a long conversation with Bob about the current crisis in the Middle East. There's been a ceasefire in Gaza, but the genocide hasn't stopped, and Israel is continuing to intervene in other Middle East states like Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. They had a great conversation, speaking about the long history of the reg…

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Maureen Zawalick on Diablo Canyon's safety and future, fulfilling end-of-life dreams at Dream Makers SLO and sips of wisdom on building a brand 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Jim Dantona, host of Working Lunch and CEO of San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce sits down with Maureen Zawalick, Vice President of Business and Technical Services at PG&E to talk about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. KCBX's Brian Reynolds talks to Reilly Newman, co-author of a new book, along with his business partner Scott Saunders, title…

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“They Live”…. Bad Taste for A Good Cause with activist Jeff Grubler (G&R 360) 36:12

3M ago36:12

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In our latest, we talk creative resistance with our old friend and comrade Jeff Grubler. In the opening segment of this episode, we share a video Jeff’s new theater skit, “They Live,” and then interview Jeff about why even in dire times, a little humor can go a long way. Bio// Jeff Grubler is a long time human rights and anti-war activist whose wea…

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One-on-One with Bestselling Thriller Writer J.T. Ellison 1:13:47

4M ago1:13:47

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J.T. Ellison is not only a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels, she's also an EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS, and one of the most generous professional writers in the industry. As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event. While Jeanne Veillette Bower…

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Music education and the SLO Youth Symphony, scholarships to honor Dr. King, SLO County's immigrant community and the NIH funding pause 59:15

4M ago59:15

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Grace Seng, Music Education Manager of the SLO Symphony, in conversation with Marisa Waddell, KCBX's Program Director about music education and the SLO Youth Symphony. Mary Matakovich, Board President for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Memorial Scholarship Fund, speaks to Sam DJ, Programming Intern at KCBX, about honoring Dr. King thr…

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Syria and the larger war in the Middle East, w/ Journalist Charles Glass (G&R 359) 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Bob had a great conversation w/ Charles Glass, who was the ABC News correspondent from the Middle East throughout the 80s and 90s, and has written countless books and articles about the region. They talked about the current situation in Syria, the role of the great powers there, conditions for the Kurds in Rojava, and of course Israel's aggression …

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