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/68EvxCBWLOzLgTDlDpSM1l?si=1d3e2d3f69704861

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=0fb6483d64db4a9e  

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=621383400cde46b4  

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…

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  

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  

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…

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