From Pharma to Federal Inmate: The Martin Shkreli Story

04 February, 2022

Martin Shkreli became one of the most hated people in 2015 after he legally hiked the price of a life-saving drug. He was constantly embroiled in controversy surrounding his professional life – and his romantic one.

Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi with the story of how Shkreli went from a child of immigrants to a high-powered CEO, to finally, a federal inmate.

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Thank You, Donors! Fund Drive 2024

01 Apr, 2024

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It’s been one month since the end of our annual Fund Drive! Yes, we’re having withdrawals. We want to share our most sincere and heartfelt gratitude with everyone who dialed in and donated. Thanks to you, we surpassed our $25K goal! Expect a ton of live and electric events, special programming, […]

KCSB Spring Orientation 6PM

31 Mar, 2024

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SPRING ORIENTATION ALERT! Interested in college radio? Curious to know what KCSB FM is up to? Wondering how you can get involved? Come discover our programming, news, sports, music, or archives departments! It’s the best place to get all the information you need about starting your own radio show, reporting […]

March Add of the Month: GREAT DOUBT by Astrid Sonne

21 Mar, 2024

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For November’s add of the month, KCSB’s External Music Director, Bella Genolio (2023-2024), highlights the album Great Doubt by Astrid Sonne Words by Bella Genolio. Great Doubt is the third full length album released by London-based Danish composer and viola player, Astrid Sonne. This album was released on January 26th, […]

☆Spring Playlist☆

17 Apr, 2024

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Spring has sprung in Isla Vista! The sun is out and Santa Barbara’s students are taking on their final quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. This April, KCSB’s Excomm put together a track list of songs to accompany our students and community members this spring. Whether you’re exploring the bluffs, […]

April’s Add of the Month – All Heartbeat by Flung

17 Apr, 2024

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Words by: Marion Suchowiecky (Internal Music Director 23′-24′) Kashika Kollaikal’s newest project, All Heartbeat, represents a brimming and glittering cacophony of emotions bound together by her musical artistry. Kollaikal was inspired by the powerful sense of limbo she felt as she found herself trapped at Seattle airport by an ever-delayed […]

El Vive Latino 2024

11 Apr, 2024

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Words by: Angel Lopez Photos courtesy El Vive Latino El Vivo Latino music festival happens once a year, usually on the 3rd weekend of March in Mexico City. This year had 5 stages, 1 surprise stage, a comedy stage and a Lucha Libre ring. 88 bands performed in the span […]