Kris Kington-Barker
Host of Central Coast VoicesKris Kington-Barker is co-host of Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday on KCBX from 1:00—12:00 p.m. Kris has worked in healthcare fields ranging from mental health to hospital administration, and has served as a volunteer and board member for many Central Coast non-profit organizations.
Kris owns and operates a local business and, since 2006, has been providing private management consulting with a focus on strategic planning and leadership development for healthcare organizations and nonprofits.
Kris has been the executive director for Hospice of San Luis Obispo, president of the board of the Long Term Care Ombudsman of SLO County and is currently a member of ACTION for Health Communities. She became involved in radio in 1986 when she started hosting Health Matters for KVEC as a volunteer. Kris later hosted Voices on KCBX from 1999 to 2001, and now co-hosts Central Coast Voices.
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The first half of the program this week will be an acknowledgment to those impacted by the fire, an on-air memorial meditation for listeners, and a discussion about how community grief affects even those not directly in the fire or who have lost homes, property, or people in their life.In the second half Ryan Orr of SLO Brew and KCBX Host of Jukebox Revival will join Kris and discuss Songs Of Solace, an upcoming concert from noon to 8pm on Sunday, January 26 at Rod & Hammer Rock (SLO Brew Rock) to raise funds for wildfire relief in Los Angeles with all proceeds will go to the California Fire Foundation.Join Kris Kington-Barker Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX -
Host Kris Kington-Barker and her guests examine support services available through local agencies to assist people to age in place.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Kris Kington-Barker and guest, Dr. Sara Bartlett, discuss how there are good reasons for challenging age-related stereotypes and age bias..You are invited to listen and learn with Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1-2 pm on Public Radio, KCBX
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Kris Kington-Barker's guest is Lisa Deal, Executive Director for the Humane Prison Hospice Project Listen to Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1 -2 pm on KCBX.
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Our guest this week is Barby Wunsch from the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center.Listen to Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1 -2 pm on KCBX. Call 805-781-3875.
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Join host Kris Kington-Barker as she visits with Jim Eckford, Co-Founder and Executive Director Carlen Eckford, Co-Founder and Medical Director, for Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary about the nonprofit's new 45-acre location, expanded services and learning opportunities, need for volunteers, and much more about the often-unknown world of Donkeys. You are invited to listen and learn with Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1 -2 pm on KCBX and join the conversation with your questions or comments by calling 805-781-3875.
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The next chapter for the Palm Theatre, expanding independent and retrospective titles, and preserving cinematic heritage.
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On the next edition of Central Coast Voices, we will hear host Kris Kington Barker's discussion with Eve Neuhaus (former owner of Mama Ganache), and author of a timely and powerful new book-Red Vienna.They will discuss the personal history she put into the book and what it reflects today.Our program this week is prerecorded, however you are invited to listen and learn with Central Coast Voices this Thursday from 1-2 pm on KCBX and join the conversation with your questions to email voices@kcbx.org.
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Join host Kris Kington-Barker and guest Donna Jones, Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation in a discussion about SLOLAF services, who is eligible to receive them, how to access free legal assistance, and an update on the state budget and anticipated impact locally from reduced Victims of Crime Act (VODA) funding.Live with your calls at 805-781-3875 Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Join host Kris Kington Barker and her guest Sherrill Wayland (She/Her/They), MSW, Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships for SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Seniors in a discussion about the LEI is so important, what the results showed, local results, efforts that will make a difference in our community and how you can get involved. You are invited to listen, learn, and send your questions or comments during the show to voices@kcbx.org. Listen to Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1-2 pm on KCBX.
