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.

Celebrating all Women

Today in recognition of Women’s History Month, guests will talk about this celebration and the work of organizations who are making sure that all women, including women of color, are being recognized while listening to youths' concerns about gender, the economy, and gender equity on California’s Central Coast. Join host Lata Murti as she speaks with guests Rita Casaverde, Executive Director of Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo (SLO) County and co-lead organizer of the County’s Women of Color Network, Joy Pedersen, Dean of Students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chair of Coalition Building for Diversity Coalition of SLO County, and co-lead organizer of the County’s Women of Color Network, and Rachell Frazian, Youth Services Librarian and Bookmobile Manager at Lompoc Public Library.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 2/22/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
At Her Table

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Michelle Barra, the founder of At Her Table, Brittney Yracheta, Chef and Owner of Momotaro Ramen, and Elena Martinez, Partner in Crime of TOP Winery. They will discuss the purpose of At Her Table, its history, upcoming events, and future.Broadcast date: 2/15/24 Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
How important are my food choices?

Join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from the Food Empowerment Project, lauren Ornelas, Founder of Food Empowerment Project, Lee Gitter, Administrator and Programs Assistant, and Kennedy Little, Youth Advocacy Coordinator. They will discuss their work to raise awareness about how our food choices can change the world.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 2/8/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
Palestinian voices

Join Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with Dr. Heidi Hutchison, Farah Al Nakib, and Ashraf Tubeileh. They will discuss the many experiences, culture, and history of Palestinians on the Central Coast.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 2/1/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
Central Coast History

Join host Lata Murti as she speaks with guests Rob Himoto, President of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, and Shelley Klein, Curator of the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society. They will discuss the history of the Central Coast, its development, and current efforts to preserve this rich past.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 1/25/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
Building healthy farming and food systems

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests Phyllis Davies and Dr. Tim LaSalle. Phyllis is a long-time Centra Coast local and international activist. Phyllis has traveled alone all over the U.S. and in 61 foreign countries supporting women and promoting sustainable agriculture. Tim is a former Cal Poly professor, a lifelong resident of SLO County, and live long activist. He is the co-founder of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems at CSU Chico and a Board Member of Groundswell International. They will discuss the urgent need to increase the spread of regenerative farming practices and the important work of Groundswell International.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 1/18/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
Keeping the dream alive

Join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from the San Luis Obispo County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (SLONAACP), Tobin Johnson, President and Irv Hepner, Branch Legal Redress Chair, with the SLONAACP, as well as Isaac Garrett, Vice President with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB). Fred will also talk with MLKSB student poetry contest awardee, Evelyn Calkins. Together they will discuss the importance of the MLK holiday, and the mission of MLKSB to foster positive relationships between the many diverse groups of their community.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855. Broadcast date: 1/11/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
Teen girls in crisis

Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from Transitions Mental Health Association (TMHA), Trista Ochoa, Behavioral Health Navigation Program Manager, Brooke Klever, Lead Behavioral Health Navigator, and Lauryn Mineta, Intern. They will discuss how they are working to address the crisis in mental health among teen girls by launching a series of support groups funded by a grant provided by The Women’s Legacy Fund through The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 12/14/2023Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
100 years of Public Health

Join Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests from the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, including County Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Penny Borenstein and Director of Environmental Health Services Pete Hague as they celebrate their 100th-anniversary protecting public health on the Central Coast.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 12/7/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
The healing power of music

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Brynn Albanese, a well-known Central Coast musician now using her music as medicine as a Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula. They will discuss what led to the founding of Pneuma Melodies, and the use of therapeutic music.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 11/30/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.