Issues and Ideas is a show that features a wide variety of people sharing their thoughts and perspectives about local issues, initiatives and events on the Central Coast. You might hear a policy maker discussing new regulation, an artist sharing their creative process, an entrepreneur exploring sustainable business practices, or an author talking about her latest book.
Regular contributors and segments include: the KCBX News team; travel correspondent Tom Wilmer's Journeys of Discovery; Father Ian Delinger's Playing With Food; Betsey Nash's The Grape Nut; Santa Barbara correspondent Beth Thornton; Literary Reviews by Brian Reynolds; Dr. Consuelo Meux's Nonprofit Story; Robin Coleman on animal welfare; Stu Soren on local issues; and Kim Bisheff on local government; along with many other occasional contributors from our Central Coast community. Carol Tangeman produces and edits the program.
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Mary Verdin of Verdin Marketing joins Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce to talk about doing business on the Central Coast. Journalist King Harris's writing has been compiled into a new book. A Central Coast filmmaker highlights her father's immigration story from Mexico to Oceano in a new film. Last month, there was another deadly fall from a bluff in Isla Vista. We hear from a representatives of Isla Vista's local government to learn about the changes underway to improve cliff safety education and prevent future cliff deaths in Isla Vista. -
The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, visited Casa Dumetz in Los Alamos. While enjoying an afternoon of wine and conversation, she learned an important lesson from winemaker Sonja Magdevski. -
The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, visited Casa Dumetz in Los Alamos, and learned about an important aspect of the wine experience: people. Next, our final episode in KCBX's series "Polling the People". KCBX's Brian Reynolds speaks with local author and journalist Katya Cengel about her latest book Straitjackets and Lunch Money. Correspondent Tom Wilmer recently spent the day with robots, drones and their handlers at a high tech ag expo held at the Salinas Sports Complex. And finally, a student reporter from UC Santa Barbara shares her preview of the Santa Barbara Symphony's Fall season.
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On this episode, you'll meet Dr Ethan of PetMed Veterinary Urgent Care. He and host Robin Coleman talk about pet health and safety concerns. -
In part 4 of our series Polling the People, learn how public colleges and universities are required to make a good faith effort to engage students in civic life. On Peace, Love & Pets we have tips for pet parents. Fr. Ian takes a look into the world of honey production on Playing With Food.
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Polling the People is a five-part series from the KCBX newsroom, focusing on voting rights, access and engagement in Santa Barbara County. You'll hear the first three episodes. Also, Dan Sheehan of Good Vibez Presents chats with Marisa Waddell about the company’s community-oriented principles and green practices. And finally, KCBX's Sal España speaks with musician Al Stewart ahead of his appearance at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara.
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John Lindsey, retired meteorologist, talks about El Niño and climate change. Siblings Jennifer and Bryan Idler talk about their family-owned business. And Alexis Okumura of Senior Volunteer Services explains how the nonprofit helps match local seniors with volunteer opportunities.
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For Labor Day, The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, spoke with people involved with vineyard work on the Central Coast. Learn about wages, visas, living conditions and more. -
For Labor Day, The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, spoke with people involved with vineyard work on the Central Coast. Also, the National Guard’s Grizzly Youth Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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On this episode of The Nonprofit Story, you'll learn about Meals That Connect. Also, we'll further explore Long Covid and ME/CFS, which sometimes share similar symptoms. On this episode of Playing with Food, we take a look at asparagus grown on the Central Coast
