Issues & Ideas

"Issues and Ideas" is a weekly magazine program exploring news, arts, and culture in California and on the Central Coast.Regular audio segments are produced by the following contributors:People and the Planet produced by Gianna PatchenRaiseUp Radio produced by Julie LynemWine Country produced by Mira HoneycuttPlaying with Food produced by Fr. Ian DelingerThe Nonprofit Story produced by Dr. Consuelo MeuxJourneys of Discovery produced by Tom Wilmer Book Waves produced by Brian ReynoldsThe show is a production of the KCBX News Department with regular segments produced by reporters and staff:Kendra HannaGabriela FernandezMonica Lopez"Issues and Ideas" is produced and mixed by Emily Harris.Our engineers are Operations Director, Hank Hadley and Operations Assistant, Brad Kyle.

Issues & Ideas is a society podcast hosted by KCBX, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KCBX hosts Issues & Ideas, a society show with 20 episodes published.

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  Is California overdue for the next ‘Big One’?

  Aug 17, 202659 min

  Referred to as the “Big One,” the 1906 earthquake left an indelible mark in the minds of Californians and has left many wondering about the next one. Vicki Gonzalez of CapRadio's Insight speaks with UC Davis Geology Professor Mike Oskin about his research on earthquakes. Then KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez speaks with San Luis Obispo Emergency Manager Joe Little on how residents can prepare for natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires. And we journey to Morro Bay with producer Tom Wilmer who speaks with Larry Newland on what visitors can find at the Maritime Museum on the Embracadero.

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  The Costs of Offshore Drilling in California

  Aug 17, 202659 min

  The restart of offshore oil production along the Central Coast has sparked a growing legal and political battle over whose authority it is to regulate the project. KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez spoke with UC Santa Barbara political science professor Paasha Mahdavi about his research on the matter. Then CapRadio’s Insight host Vicki Gonzalez spoke with CalMatters health reporter Kristen Wong about her new documentary exploring the future of Medi-Cal. And KCBX Contributor Meera Honeycutt visits Epoch Estate Wines, where history, innovation and sustainable farming come together in a Paso Robles’ vineyard.

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  From competing to campus: Chef Arthur Dulin brings his award winning culinary talent to Cal Poly

  Jul 31, 202659 min

  Cal Poly Dining Services Chef Arthur Dulin talks about his recent award and going for gold at next year's National Association of College & University Food Services Challenge. From bagels to cookies, San Luis Obispo baker Michael Milch talks about baking the foods he loves– gluten free. And John Smigelski with the California Alliance for Community Energy talks about a recent report on the cost to keep Diablo Canyon Power Plant running.

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  Festival Mozaic's SLO Music and Arts Festival kicks off

  Jul 15, 202659 min

  El Niño is poised to impact the climate globally and potentially along the Central Coast. The San Luis Obispo Music and Arts Festival by Festival Mozaic is set to return this week. And, the Santa Barbara News-Press is back! We’ll hear how the paper has been rebuilding its newsroom.

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  SLO’s Citywide Single Vote: How did we get here?

  Jun 1, 202659 min

  San Luis Obispo is changing the way it elects city council members. A whitepaper out of UCSB argues PG&E is overcharging ratepayers. We wrap up with winemakers from Turley Cellars and Radial Estate.

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