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Central Coast Voices
Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hosted by Kris Kington-Barker
,
Fred Munroe
,
Lata Murti
,
Mario Espinoza-Kulick

Central Coast Voices addresses the many ramifications of change and how today's choices will affect tomorrow's community. This program is committed to exploring ideas about how to improve the quality of life in San Luis Obispo County with individuals and groups that are making an effort to make the Central Coast a better place to live for all. The show's topics and guests focus on raising public awareness about local and regional concerns such as health care access, neighborhood design, the state of our education infrastructure, economic impacts, and much more. Your hosts Lata Murti, Mario Epinoza-Kulick, Kris Kington-Barker and Fred Munroe invite you to join the conversation. To participate, call 805-781-3875 during the program.

Ways To Subscribe
  • Local Japanese Americans Protest Use of Alien Enemies Act
    The Alien Enemies Act authorized the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, Kathy Masaoka and Dr. Russell Endo tell host Lata Murti why they are protesting the renewed use of the Act against immigrants.
  • The Chaplain & The Doctor
    A new documentary film models a new kind of care that honors both spirit and body, the diverse backgrounds of patients and the most human needs we all share. Join host Kris Kington Barker, Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Zitter.
  • The roles of Human Services non-profit organizations in a changing America
    Guests from the CAPSLO Leadership Team will give us a clear understanding of the scope of CAPSLO’s work and how the administration may affect those efforts.
  • The SLO International Film Festival Highlights
    Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with guests Skye McLennan, Executive Director of the Festival and filmmaker Gina Papabeis, producer of UNEARTH, info about her film.
  • Fighting Back for Santa Maria Valley Youth
    Join Lata Murti and Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Executive Director Edwin Weaver to find out more about efforts focused on area youth and their projected impact.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
  • Understanding and supporting someone with dementia
    Host Kris Kington-Barker talks with Laura DeLoye, with the Alzheimer’s Association, about the challenges caring for loved ones with dementia. Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
  • Disaster Preparedness
    Our guests this week are longtime Fire and Emergency Services professionals, who join Fred Monroe as we learn what to do to get our family out safely in an emergency.Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX
  • CenCal’s Commitment to Community-Based Health Care
    Join Lata Murti and Marina Owen, Chief Executive Officer of CenCal Health, to learn about the services and benefits it provides to the Central Coast.Thursday, 1pm on KCBX
  • Ageism: Our Socially Acceptable "ism" & Why It Should Change
    Kris Kington-Barker and guest Dr. Bartlett, discuss how there are good reasons for challenging age-related stereotypes and age bias. Rebroadcast air date: 2-13-25
  • LGBTQ2S+ Rights Under Attack: What It Means for the Central Coast
    Recent executive actions have sparked concern for LGBTQ2S+ rights, we’ll discuss their impact and what resources are available to support LGBTQ2S+ individuals in our region.