This week on Central Coast Voices, we’re tackling a major national issue with local expertise. In a critical election year, understanding congressional redistricting and the voting process is more important than ever. Host Fred Munroe talks with Cal Poly Political Science Professor Michael Latner, who will break down the last two years of shifts surrounding the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment—and what they mean for the preservation of our republic.Be part of the conversation Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the state of the world and opportunities through the lens of our newest college graduates. Some say it’s the worst of times, but it may also be the best of times to chart a new course and redefine the American dream.Listen live and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.

Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with Becca Lucas Thomas of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe to discuss what recent developments means for Indigenous land stewardship, and how tribal leadership continues to shape environmental protection, cultural revitalization, and Land Back movements on the Central Coast.Listen live Thursdays at 1 on KCBX

Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor, specializing in Criminology, along with degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Psychology and Applied Management. Dr. Place also has a deep interest in relationships and intimacy and forming meaningful connections and extensive knowledge in the use of and effect of psychoactive drugs.These eclectic specialties make Dr. Place's classes a favorite at Cal Poly - we'll see where our conversation takes us.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.

Join host Lata Murti and her guests, Shushana Hakobyan of Shell Piano Trio and composer Dr. Deon Nielsen Price of Music for Unity, as they discuss the upcoming concert, Postcards from Armenia. The concert features work by Armenian composers and also the world premiere of Dr. Nielsen Price's composition "Conversation with Komitas."Listen to Central Coast Voices Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with relationship scientist Dr. Gary Lewandowski about love, dating, flirting and knowing when to settle. Dr Lewandowski is a psychology Professor at Monmouth University, the author of the wildly popular Substack, Psychology of Relationships and the Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies.com.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Bagels are much more than just a bread roll with a hole in the middle. It’s got a particular texture on the inside and a different texture on the outside. Bagels are popping up on the Central Coast, mostly in the craft bread bakeries. But there’s one guy in SLO making bagels the old-fashioned way…and doing something extra special with them.

This week on Central Coast Voices, host Kris Kington Barker is joined by guests from the Pacific Legal Foundation (PFL), a public interest law firm that defendsAmericans’ liberties when threatened by government overreach and abuse. They'll be discussing how every year, they represent hundreds of Americans, free of charge, who seek to improve their lives but are obstructed by the government. How PLG gives them their day in court to vindicate their rights and set a lasting precedent to protect everyone else. The second half of the show will focus on current cases that specifically impact California.Join the conversation live Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX

Tune in for a Conversation with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas about their personal journey to developing the wildly popular, mind calming and gratitude building Zentangle method. There are no mistakes in this elegant art form, only opportunities to discover more.Live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

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