Meet Kirsten Rambo, executive director of Asista and learn about the gains they've made toward helping immigrant survivors of violence, in her conversation with KCBX's Betsey Nash. Also, Robin Coleman speaks about pet safety with local mobile veterinarian Dr. Raffy Dorian on Peace, Love & Pets.
Carol 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 2018 as a substitute host, and became the local host for Morning Edition in 2020.
Betsey Nash is the former host of a wine segment on Issues & Ideas called "The Grape Nut." Betsey moved from Burbank to the central coast to attend Poly in January of 1969, only to be greeted by a horse tied to a tree in front of the English building. "Oh no, what have I done!": Her culture shock didn't end there: there were vacant lots between the houses! People drove on the beach! And, oh look at those gorgeous green hills! A tradition that she and her roommates embraced was started when their Morro Bay neighbors brought a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies and a jug of Pesenti Zinfandel Rose over to help them get through mid-terms and finals weeks. The place became home, and her exploration of the region's wines continued.
Robin Coleman is the host of the monthly “Peace, Love & Pets” segment on Issues & Ideas. She interviews members of the community who are working to protect animal welfare.