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KCSB News

Non-commercial, educational, and community-led. KCSB News is dedicated to covering underreported stories of local, national, and international importance. Our team of student and community journalists here in Santa Barbara County produces content encompassing a variety of topics, ranging from politics and public health to environmental affairs and the arts. You can listen to our newscasts on-air Monday and Thursday at 5:00 pm and new episodes of Inside Isla Vista on Wednesday at 5:00 pm, all on

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00:11:46

Starshine Roshell on the New Direction of the...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/09

Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos recently announced that the Post’s editorial page would take a more explicit stance on “personal liberties and free markets.” KCSB’s Joyce Chi discussed Bezos’ decision with Starshine Roshell, a local journalist and columnist who’s experienced working for a newspaper owned by a billionaire.

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00:03:36

Where Americans Stand on the Economy, Immigration,...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/09

Research shows that under the new administration American’s remain divided on issues. On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since the start of his term, where he covered topics ranging from the economy to immigration and U.S. foreign aid. The speech was met with mixed reactions from representatives. KCSB’s Elizabeth Lane has more.

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00:02:02

Public Health Update - 3/10/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/08

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.

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00:07:09

After the March: Transgender Rights Going Forward in...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/08

On March 1st, the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN), organized a march in Downtown Santa Barbara. The march included speeches from transgender people, the broader LGBTQ+ community, and allies. Regarding the recent political pushbacks that have negatively affected the transgender community, KCSB's Mavis Holley spoke with Megan Overland, who is a part of SBTAN, about how the Santa Barbara transgender community can be supported going forward.

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00:02:03

Politics Update - 3/5/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/05

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

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Labor and Activism Update - 3/6/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/04

KCSB's Emily Kimmel brings the latest news on Labor and Activism around the world.

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00:01:54

Carpinteria Update - 3/4/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/04

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest in Carpinteria news.For more, visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

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00:05:56

Angela Davis Comes to UCSB

KCSB News ·

2025/03/02

Dr. Angela Davis discussed her experience as an activist as a Black Panther Party member, giving guidance and advice to UCSB students on organizing against social injustice. KCSB’s Ashley Segat, Emily Kimmel and Tatiana Jacquez recap the event. Photo credit: Ashley Segat

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00:02:00

Public Health Update - 3/3/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/02

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.

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00:07:49

The Implementation of Prop. 36 in Santa Barbara County

KCSB News ·

2025/03/01

Prop. 36 made major changes to California's drug legislation and justice system. Just how has the proposition been established here in Santa Barbara County? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story. Photo credit: Santa Barbara Courthouse, courtesy of Archinia/Wikimedia Commons

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00:09:36

The History of Birthright Citizenship and Trump's...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/28

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order challenging birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents. KCSB's Rose Friedrich talked to Asian American Studies Professor John Park to give a brief overview of birthright citizenship and what Trump's plans could mean for the country.

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00:56:45

The People's Program: This Ethiopian Cultural Center...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/26

Ahmed Sule and Cisco Bradley join Rosie Bultman to discuss their documentaries that celebrate African culture. The Kukus of Ijebu-Ode tells the story of the Kuku dynasty in Nigeria. Sule describes the family as "a symbol of strength and leadership in Ijebu-Ode", and discusses the personal importance of uplifting prideful African stories. Take me to Fendika is a documentary about a now demolished musical and cultural center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Cisco Bradley, an American Jazz enthusiast, was

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00:06:29

AFSCME and UPTE On Strike

KCSB News ·

2025/02/26

All across the nation, healthcare facilities struggle to recruit and retain employees, resulting in skeleton staff, poor patient care, and employee burnout. According to its workers, UC has not done enough to meet this challenge, and isn’t sharing staffing data with union negotiators. Two unions have filed charges of Unfair Labor Practices and are now on strike. KCSB's Ray Briare and Mavis Holley bring us this report.Photo credit: Ray Briare

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00:10:07

NIH Research Funding Still Stalled Despite Judge's Order

KCSB News ·

2025/02/24

The National Institutes of Health, or NIH, is the world’s largest funder of biomedical research. With a budget of almost $48 billion, it supports research at many hospitals and universities, including UC Santa Barbara. But over a billion dollars of this research grant funding continues to be in limbo under the second Trump administration. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to Dr. Tommy Sprague, a professor of neuroscience at UCSB, to discuss the uncertainty.

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00:01:45

Trump Administration Fires 1,000 National Parks...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/24

National Parks could experience major changes with President Trump’s firing of 1,000 National Parks employees. KCSB’s Rose Friedrich has more.

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00:01:31

Risks of Marijuana Use for Undocumented Immigrants

KCSB News ·

2025/02/24

With the Trump administration taking further action against undocumented immigrants, KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the risks associated with the use, possession and selling of marijuana for undocumented immigrants as a federal offense

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00:12:03

The Coastal Well Woman: Reimagining Menopausal Health

KCSB News ·

2025/02/23

Laura Abrignani, a nurse practitioner, has devoted over 25 years to women's healthcare. With extensive experience working in practices across Los Angeles and Santa Barbara County, Laura has vast expertise in women's health. Additionally, she is one of only 2,200 Menopause Society Certified Practitioners. She talked to KCSB's Mavis Holley about the recent opening of Coastal Well Woman, a women's health clinic in Santa Barbara specializing in menopausal and midlife health. Photo credit: Courtesy of

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00:02:06

Riesgos del Consumo de Marihuana Para Inmigrantes...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/23

Mientras la administración Trump toma más medidas contra los inmigrantes indocumentados, Ashley Segat de KCSB explica los riesgos asociados con el uso, posesión y venta de marihuana para inmigrantes indocumentados como un delito federal.

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00:43:59

The People's Program: Understanding the Ceasefire...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/21

Academics for Justice in Palestine Sherene Seikaly and Bishnupriya Ghosh discuss the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Aidan Ting. Part one of The People's Program two hour special for our annual fund drive.

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00:40:31

The People's Program: The Pro-Palestine Student...

KCSB News ·

2025/02/21

The University of Oregon Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace recently welcomed a student from Gaza on campus. The student is on scholarship as part of their Palestine encampment agreement. Rosie Bultman discusses with activists Cole and Phia to understand what effective activism around Palestine looks like.

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