Our News Director attended the AS Senate meeting to report on the passing of a resolution to condemn Hamas, amid a walkout protest for Palestine. Find the transcript below.  JOYCE: On Wednesday, November 15th, the Associated Students of UCSB Senate convened at Corwin Pavilion for their weekly mee [...]

As the war in Palestine and Israel continues, an airstrike in a Northern Gaza hospital leaves 500 people dead. Political leaders meet to see what humanitarian resources they are able to provide to civilians. Here’s KCSB’s Ashley Segat with the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/68EvxCBWLOzLg [...]

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB's Ginger Thomas learns more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OGFH90bMQ4tkqnnSsD7vw?si=0f [...]

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tiC2LCjBOktcVhhVa3glI?si=6 [...]

UCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a focus on those that involve religion. He's spent time in Gaza and the West bank. KCSB's Robert Stark spoke with Juergensmeyer, who opened the conversation by explaining his perspe [...]

The Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3lW3qI4bHg38hTNrkoEP?si=cc0798b0ff8b41bc https://soundcloud.com/kcsbfm/northern-gaza-residents-flee-to [...]

On Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies to modify their recipes and challenging the FDA’s authority. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ozMSdkNX08gJIOR5vntJO?si=821fbda198604e68 http [...]

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB's Jewish community and their allies held a vigil to honor the victims of the attacks. KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the vigil and speaks to Ephraim Shalunov, an Associated Students Senator and one of the event's organizers. [...]

Republican Kevin McCarthy makes American history being the first Speaker of the house to be fired. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the events leading up to his ousting and the House’s next steps. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eah9TqedxBV2zOiHtOJaM?si=0c3fcee3b8f3463b https://soundcloud.com/kc [...]

On October 9th, the Writers Guild of America officially ratified their agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood’s recent history. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with WGA member and vice chair of the Middle Eastern Writers Co [...]