Carol Tangeman
Local Host of Morning Edition/Issues & Ideas Producer/ReporterCarol started as a newsroom volunteer at KCBX in the summer of 2017, inspired by her daughter's internship with KCBX News. She joined the KCBX staff in January, 2018. Carol started her radio career at Cal Poly’s KCPR, then moved on to become the director of programming and a morning host at KKUS (US98). Her voice was heard on advertisements and on KSBY TV for many years as well.
Carol’s interest in music and radio started when she was young. She began playing guitar at age 8, and still has old cassettes where she is pretending to voice commercials for soap from around that same time period. She remembers setting her alarm for midnight to listen to San Francisco station KFRC, because their first female DJ was working overnights.
Carol is the local host for Morning Edition, produces news and feature stories for KCBX, and produces our radio magazine Issues & Ideas. She loves the NPR style of storytelling, and is grateful to have the opportunity to share stories of the Central Coast.
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We’ll explore Animal Welfare on the Central Coast. You'll hear stories of Queer and Trans People of Color in SLO County. We’ll take a look at the work of UCSB researchers who are developing biodegradable plastic for use by ocean industries. Flutist and Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona talks with Craig Russell ahead of their April Mozart Festival concert. And finally, a group of Cal Poly students recently completed a sailing trip along the Central Coast. -
Benjamin Purper talks with a winemaker whose family has been helping the Paso Robles wine industry move towards sustainability. Betsey Nash, the Grape Nut, spoke with Glenna Thompson of Symbiosis Wines about aromas. Longtime radio journalist and Goleta resident ‘Big’ Jim Williams tells some stories. Reporter Erick Gabriel shares stories and experiences from queer and trans people of color in San Luis Obispo County. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland's Executive Vice President, shares memorable destinations round the Emerald Isle.
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The Morro Bay Rotary Club has put together a fundraising campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Betsey Nash, the Grape Nut, shares a conversation with Glenna Thompson of Symbiosis Wines about her journey to become a winemaker and her involvement in At Her Table. Discover how local trees destroyed by forest fires and windstorms live a second life.
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Jeremy Rose teaches beekeeping at Cal Poly and we'll visit him on campus to check on the bees. We’ll talk with Dr Cornel Morton, of Diversity Coalition SLO County. We'll hear about “Reunite the Rock”, a ceremony of healing and inclusion at the base of Morro Rock. And finally, we'll look into the local produce boxes that are delivered to your door.
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SLO city leaders are exploring housing options— including the Downtown Flexible Density Program. Also, we'll hear from Blaine Reely, director of groundwater sustainability for the County of San Luis Obispo. There are opportunities for Central Coast residents to comment on the future of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. The FDA recently granted accelerated approval for a new Alzheimer’s drug—but it's expensive. Robin Coleman from Woods Humane Society talks about our pets—and love.
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KCBX's Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, explores the bubbly business of sparkling wine. DignityMoves is a non-profit organization working with the County of Santa Barbara to develop interim supportive housing villages. One Cool Earth provides educational gardening for local schools.
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You'll hear from Libbie Agran of Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County.Robin Coleman, Community Engagement Manager at Woods Humane Society, speaks about animal welfare on the Central Coast. The organizers of Planes of Fame aviation museum plan to relocate to the Santa Maria Airport.
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(air date 1-23-23) San Luis Obispo County Womenade has retired, but services continue on the Central Coast- including with the South SLO County Womenade. Fr. Ian visits a goat and sheep farm on Playing With Food.
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SLO city's two-year budget planning process is underway, and a community forum is scheduled for January 26, 2023. A certified hydrogeologist discusses the water crisis on the Central Coast, and what effect our current storms could have on the ongoing drought. We'll hear from Libbie Agran, the Founder of the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County.
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Hollywood star Jimmy Hawkins recalls playing six year-old "Tommy" in the 1946 film-classic "It's a Wonderful Life". The non-profit Santa Barbara Strings trains aspiring young musicians – they study classical music and perform as a youth orchestra. Father Ian is 'Playing With Food'— Hard candy.
