I migliori KCSB News podcast (2025)

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Inside IV: UCSB Reads The Book of Delights 25:33

3d ago25:33

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Hundreds of UCSB students have picked up their copy of this year's UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights by Ross Gay. KCSB's Kelly Darroch spoke with UCSB librarian Sara Kelly about the book and some events planned for this year's edition of the popular community-wide reading program. KCSB-FM 91.9 will be reading portions of the book on Wednesdays …

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The City of Goleta Receives a Grant for the San Jose Multipurpose Path Project 1:24

4d ago1:24

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The City of Goleta received a $11.6 million grant for the San Jose Multipurpose Path Project, improving bike and pedestrian connectivity. Alice Dehghanzadeh with KCSB News has more.Di KCSB News

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Dementia Cases in the U.S. are Only Increasing 1:21

4d ago1:21

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As older populations in the U.S. increase, dementia cases will as well, impacting certain groups differently and creating a problem for America's health care system.Di KCSB News

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Supreme Court Upholds State Jurisdiction in Honolulu’s Climate Change Lawsuit 1:38

4d ago1:38

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On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from oil companies seeking to block a climate change lawsuit filed by Honolulu.Di KCSB News

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“Walk With Us” to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2:17

4d ago2:17

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To kickstart the weekend of events held in Santa Barbara to Honor the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy, a silent march was held today. KCSB's Ashley Segat has more.Di KCSB News

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Meet Goleta Valley Library's New Supervising Librarian 6:15

4d ago6:15

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A UC Santa Barbara alum is now the supervising librarian at the Goleta Valley Library. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with the new librarian, Kim Crail, to learn more about the importance of community libraries, and why she loves her work.Di KCSB News

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ICE Raid in Kern County Sparks Fears Across Southern California 7:47

4d ago7:47

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An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, raid in Kern County has sparked fears within California’s migrant community. Since then, posts warning of ICE presence have been circulating on social media accounts across Southern California---which the Los Angeles Times called a “hoax”. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Chicano studies professor Dr…

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Inside IV: Spotlight on the IV Food Coop 28:23

5d ago28:23

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For over 50 years, Isla Vista residents and students have counted on the Isla Vista Food Coop for fresh groceries, a grab-and-go meal or a place to meet friends on the shady patio out front. Find out what's new at the IV Food Coop, their new location in downtown Santa Barbara and why it's important to support this local community treasure. KCSB's L…

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Direct Relief Discusses Immediate Fire Relief Efforts in LA 4:13

7d ago4:13

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Direct Relief spokesperson Brea Burkholz talked to KCSB's Ashley Segat about how they are aiding families affected by the continually-growing fires in LA County.(Photo credit: Courtesy of Direct Relief)Di KCSB News

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How This State Homelessness Program Could Change Under Trump 7:49

7d ago7:49

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CalAIM is a statewide program run under MediCal, California’s health insurance program for low-income people. The program uses federal Medicaid money to help homeless people find and secure housing, but some worry about what a second Trump administration could mean for its future. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters’ Marisa Kendall to find out mo…

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The Controversy Over Incarcerated and Private Firefighters in the LA Wildfires 3:01

7d ago3:01

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The Los Angeles wildfires have raged on for nearly a week. Among those battling the fires are incarcerated firefighters and private firefighters, both of which have sparked controversy. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains.(Photo credit: Courtesy of the LA County Fire Department)Di KCSB News

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Roy Lee Sworn Into County Board of Supervisors 1:06

12d ago1:06

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The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors has a new member. Restaurant owner Roy Lee was sworn in at this week’s board of supervisors meeting. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.Di KCSB News

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Air Quality in Santa Barbara Amidst Fires 2:42

12d ago2:42

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As fires spread in LA, Santa Barbara residents may be wondering what is in store for our region’s air quality. Rosie Bultman spoke with Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer for the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, to learn more about what to expect over the next few days.Di KCSB News

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Chamber of Commerce Sues California Over New Labor Law 2:01

13d ago2:01

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As unions make waves across the country, states are passing bills to support workers before Donald Trump takes office. But businesses and corporations are fighting back. The latest: California’s Chamber of Commerce is suing the state over a newly signed bill meant to protect workers. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.…

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Salud Carbajal on His New Term in Congress 5:53

13d ago5:53

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The Central Coast’s Representative in Congress is weighing in on the incoming president’s threat of mass deportations - and explains what he did to help protect our coastline from offshore oil drilling ahead of this month’s presidential transition in Washington. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn has the story.Di KCSB News

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America’s Most Dangerous Chemical Is Also Its Most Unregulated 6:13

13d ago6:13

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Although formaldehyde is a pervasive and dangerous chemical, the EPA has taken little action to research and regulate it. KCSB News' Devon Szalva talks to Sharon Lerner of ProPublica about the dangers of formaldehyde, historical failure to address its cancerous effects, and how things will change after Trump's inauguration.…

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UCSB Researchers Against War Seek Separation of Campus & Military 27:17

14d ago27:17

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UCSB's Researchers Against War has been working together for a little over a year now to highlight and organize against the US military’s involvement in university research and recruitment, in particular regarding connections to the ongoing War on Gaza. KCSB's Zoha Malik speaks with three grad students in the group to learn more about their ongoing…

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The Peoples Program: Power Outages in Puerto Rico Are A Symptom of Colonialism 58:05

14d ago58:05

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Puerto Rico has been a colony of the United States for over 125 years. As the country faces growing poverty rates, continuous blackouts, and a declining population, many Puerto Ricans feel the need for change. While the Island just elected yet another pro-statehood governor, support for independence is rising. Rosie Bultman speaks with Alberto Medi…

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Judge Quashes UCPD Search Warrant for Pro-Palestine Instagram Accounts 11:00

28d ago11:00

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Police at UCSB want to force Meta to identify the creators of the Instagram accounts UCSBLiberatedZone and SayGenocideUCSB, and anyone else who posted, liked, or even viewed those Instagram pages. On Friday, December 20, a Santa Barbara Court said no, and quashed the search warrant. KCSB's Ray Briare has more.Photo credit: KCSB News file photo…

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Santa Barbara Country Discusses Expansion of Northern Branch Jail 3:30

1M ago3:30

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Santa Barbara County held a virtual meeting on December 4th to discuss plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria and gather community feedback, aiming to create a safer and more rehabilitative environment for inmates. KCSB’s Eva Wang has the story.Di KCSB News

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Election Reactions: Young Democratic Socialists of America 12:03

1M ago12:03

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As the dust settles on a high-stakes 2024 election, student political organizations across campuses are regrouping, reflecting, and preparing for the road ahead. KCSB's Tessa Niu speaks with Isabella Ferraro, who shares how YDSA is responding to the election’s outcome.Di KCSB News

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An Interview With Gregg Araki 2:51

1M ago2:51

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This past Tuesday, December 17th, celebrated the birthday of filmmaker and UCSB alum Gregg Araki. Back in March of this year, we were joined with Araki at the Pollock Theatre for a screening of his newly restored 90s classic, Nowhere, in addition to a Q&A. This event was co-sponsored by UCSB’s film and media studies program, and our very own KCSB-F…

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Election Reactions With Associate Professor of Religious Studies Joseph Blankholm 16:08

1M ago16:08

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What can the results of the 2024 election tell us about Americans, religion in government, and the future of academic freedom? KCSB's Ashley Lewis speaks with associate professor of religious studies Joseph Blankholm to find out.Di KCSB News

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Local Food Workers Union Celebrates Blockage of Kroger-Albertsons Mega Merger 6:46

1M ago6:46

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Kroger and Albertsons have been pursuing a merger since 2022. This Tuesday, December 10th, the effort was temporarily blocked by a federal Judge. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Michael Bott, Produce Manager for Vons in Santa Barbara and member of UFCW 770, to get his perspective on the news.Di KCSB News

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Santa Barbara County Hears Feedback on Transit 4:14

1M ago4:14

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Every year, Santa Barbara county asks residents what their unmet transit needs are, as is mandated by state law. This year's forum featured concerns over bike safety, sidewalk infrastructure, and bus accessibility. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.Di KCSB News

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The Peoples Program: The New Scramble For Africa with Thelma Arko 40:31

1M ago40:31

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The initial scramble for Africa was a deadly colonial project from the 1880s that still impacts the continent today. Now, researchers like Thelma Arko are ringing the alarm bells that a new scramble for Africa is underway. This time, under the guise of environmentalism. Ryfah Shamak of The People's Program spoke with Thelma Arko, research fellow wi…

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Enhancing Ellwood Monarch Grove 10:32

1M ago10:32

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Ellwood Grove in Goleta is the ideal monarch butterfly overwintering habitat, but as the monarch populations decrease, the Ellwood Mesa needs to be enhanced. Devon Szalva with KCSB News talks to Ethan Anadon, a researcher at the Cheadle Center, about efforts to enhance the monarch habitats, with exerts from a previous KCSB interview with Charis van…

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Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Goes Into Effect 17:30

1M ago17:30

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The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was first nominated in 2015. Almost a decade later, the sanctuary is now finally in effect, protecting more than 4,500 square miles of the ocean. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to the Chairwoman Violet Sage Walker of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, which has led the efforts to establish the sanctuary.See …

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The Supreme Court Weighs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care 1:53

2M ago1:53

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court started to evaluate Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, which could have a lasting effect on similar laws across the country. KCSB’s Alice Deghanzadeh has more.Di KCSB News

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New Study Reveals Changes in the Brain During Pregnancy 10:59

2M ago10:59

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Groundbreaking research has come out of Professor Emily Jacobs’ lab at UC Santa Barbara, revealing never-before-seen data on how the brain changes during pregnancy. Alice Dehghanzadeh with KCSB News has more, with postdoctoral fellow Magdalena Martinez Garcia.Di KCSB News

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Professor Alfredo Gonzalez Discusses Immigration Under the Trump Administration (Full-Length Ver.) 38:50

2M ago38:50

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KCSB's Ashley Segat interviewed Assistant Professor Alfredo Gonzalez on what immigration policies will look like under the Trump's administration, along with discussing polarization and why more people from the Latinx community no longer identify with parts of their background.Di KCSB News

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Professor Alfredo Gonzalez Discusses Immigration Under the Trump Administration (Abridged Ver.) 11:02

2M ago11:02

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KCSB's Ashley Segat interviewed Assistant Professor Alfredo Gonzalez on what immigration policies will look like under the Trump's administration, along with discussing polarization and why more people from the Latinx community no longer identify with parts of their background.Di KCSB News

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The Peoples Program: The Roots of Conflict in Burkina Faso 23:18

2M ago23:18

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We turn to Burkina Faso, where conflict between Islamic extremists groups linked to Al-Qaeda in the Sahel and the country’s military government has been ongoing since 2019. These conflicts have displaced 2.8 million people in the Sahel region, with 2.1 million of those people being in Burkina Faso. To learn more about the complex conflicts occurrin…

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Raices de mi Tierra Established as BCU 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Raices de mi Tierra, or “roots of my land,” has spent the past 35 years at UC Santa Barbara performing folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance. The AS Senate recently passed a bill to establish Raices as a BCU – or Boards, Committees, and Units – a formal guarantee of funding and recognition for over three decades of performance, outreach, and…

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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Review Farmworker Conditions 11:58

2M ago11:58

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In the past year, farm workers in Santa Barbara County have experienced two work fatalities, low wages, inadequate housing, and now fear about mass deportation. County Supervisors held a workshop in Santa Maria to hear from farm workers, farm owners, and the public about what can be done. KCSB's Ray Briare brings us this report.…

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Warrant Sought by UCPD for Pro-Palestinian Instagram Accounts Draws Criticism 13:03

2M ago13:03

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A search warrant would allow the University of California Police Department (or U-C-P-D) to access the data of people who interacted with two Instagram accounts. This warrant – which has been criticized for lacking probable cause, being overly broad, and chilling political speech – is part of UCPD’s investigation into the June takeover of Girvetz H…

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ACLU Loses Preliminary Injunction in UCSC case 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Chessie Thatcher speaks on behalf of the ACLU in their lawsuit against UC Santa Cruz.Di KCSB News

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Hearings for Pro-Palestinian Protestors Occur Across UC System 24:51

2M ago24:51

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First, The ACLU and the Center For Protest Law and Litigation were denied a preliminary injunction in their lawsuit against UC Santa Cruz. Senior Staff Attorney Chessie Thatcher speaking on behalf of the ACLU. Then, AJP's Elizabeth Robinson explains what is to come for arrested protesters at UC Irvine. Among the protestors was professor Tiffany Wil…

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SJP Hold Walkouts in Solidarity with International Day of Action 1:59

2M ago1:59

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KCSB’s Ashley Segat attended the walkout organized by Students for Justice in Palestine encouraging students and faculty to not attend classes, teach or go to work in solidarity with the ongoing genocide in PalestineDi KCSB News

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The People's Program: Governmental Transition Brings Little Change in Haiti 58:16

2M ago58:16

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As a new Prime Minister takes over Haiti, yet another wave of violence hits the country. Fritznel Octave, award winning journalist at The Haitian Times returns to The People's Program to explain the causes behind Haiti's continued political struggle.Di KCSB News

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Faculty Nights at UCSB Discusses Campus Protests 13:55

2M ago13:55

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Faculty Nights is a recurring event at UCSB, where students have the opportunity to talk to faculty members about pressing and relevant topis. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the latest installment, which focused on campus protests.Di KCSB News

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AFSCME 3299 Goes On Strike 4:57

2M ago4:57

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Across the University of California, patient care and service workers with AFSCME 3299 went on strike from November 20th-21st, after filing an unfair labor practice charge against the UC. KCSB’s Joyce Chi attended the strike and spoke with union member Rosalva Alcala.Di KCSB News

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Professor Giuliana Perrone on Universities Under New Trump Administration (Full-Length Ver.) 31:45

2M ago31:45

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What can the results of the 2024 election tell us about America, the future of democracy, and the potential of withholding of academic funding? KCSB's Ashley Lewis speaks with professor of history Giuliana Perrone to find out.Di KCSB News

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Professor Alison Brysk on Human Rights Implications of New Trump Administration (Abridged Ver.) 13:18

2M ago13:18

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KCSB's Ashley Segat interviews Professor Alison Brysk about the broader implications with Trump's reelection, particularly how political campaigns can both promote and undermine human rights here in the US and the international community.Di KCSB News

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Professor Giuliana Perrone on Universities Under New Trump Administration (Abridged Ver.) 18:12

2M ago18:12

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What can the results of the 2024 election tell us about America, the future of democracy, and the potential of withholding of academic funding? KCSB's Ashley Lewis speaks with professor of history Giuliana Perrone to find out.Di KCSB News

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Professor Alison Brysk on Human Rights Implications of New Trump Administration (Full-Length Ver.) 43:09

2M ago43:09

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KCSB's Ashley Segat interviews Professor Alison Brysk about the broader implications with Trump's reelection, particularly how political campaigns can both promote and undermine human rights here in the US and the international community.Di KCSB News

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U.S. House Bill Could Punish Non-Profits for “Supporting Terrorists" 11:03

2M ago11:03

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The US House of Representatives recently failed to pass a bill that could have removed the tax-exempt status of “terrorist supporting organizations,” an unclear designation that could be arbitrarily used. The bill, HR 9495, was condemned by many groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to the ACLU’s senio…

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CACI International Held Culpable for Abu Ghraib Prison Torture 2:57

2M ago2:57

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A federal jury found CACI International Inc. responsible for the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, ordering the company to pay $42 million. KCSB’s Eva Wang has the story.Di KCSB News

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New Parking Enforcement in Isla Vista 2:42

2M ago2:42

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New Parking On November 12th, the IVCSD adopted a new parking plan designed to improve the parking conditions of Isla Vista. Here's KCSB's Sofia Aliamus with a breakdown of the upcoming action plan.Di KCSB News

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Deaf Male Mosquitoes Don’t Mate – That Could Change How We Control Disease Transmission 15:26

2M ago15:26

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Researchers led by UCSB professor Craig Montell found that deaf male mosquitoes do not mate. I talked to Drs. Craig Montell and Dhananjay Thakur to learn more about their study and its implications for controlling the spread of disease.Di KCSB News

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