Central Coast Voices

Central Coast Voices

Central Coast Voices addresses the many ramifications of change and how today's choices will affect tomorrow's community. This program is an extension and production of "Action for Healthy Communities" an organization committed to identifying and carrying out projects that will improve the quality of life in San Luis Obispo County.

Episodes

June 19, 2025 58 mins
Joshua’s House is a hospice for terminally ill homeless men and women of Sacramento.Join host Kris Kington-Barker and her guests Dee Raslau and Debra Chapman, as they discuss its July opening.
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Host Fred Munroe's guest is Andrew Pridgen, the Central California Editor for SFGate, looking at how SFGate has expanded their coverage to smaller communities throughout the state.
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Host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick welcomes guests Mona Olivas Tucker, Chair of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe, and Becca Lucas Thomas, Executive Director of the ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit. Together, they discuss California’s AB-52 legislation, the key distinctions between federally and non-federally recognized tribes, and how these differences shape local tribal processes. Learn more at:www.yttnorthernchuma...
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May 28, 2025 58 mins
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and The Gala Pride & Diversity Center (GPDC) and House of Pride and Equality (HOPE) are celebrating with a full lineup of local events and programs. Join Lata Murti and her guests—Suzette Lopez, Executive Director of HOPE; Linnea Valdivia, Program Manager at The Gala; and Daniel Gomez, Board Member and Chair of Central Coast Pride 2024 & 2025—for a conversation about what’s coming up.
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Lata Murti's guests are Tina Clark, Executive Director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) San Luis Obispo County, and also Brian Atwell, NAMI SLO County's Board President, as they discuss Central Coast programs related to mental health awareness. Listen live 1-2 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 or on demand after the program at KCBX.org
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Kris Kington-Barker and Valerie Ferrario author, discuss the use of psychedelic therapy, and what you should know about it and choosing a safe and ethical facilitator.
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If you hadn’t noticed, we are all getting older. Baby Boomers are now all over 60, with many pushing 80. May is Older Americans month and Central Coast Voices feels this is the best time to have a frank discussion about what we are doing to face this challenge. SLO County has been developing a Master Plan on Aging. On this week’s Central Coast Voices we will talk with folks providing services to the aging, serving on the County Com...
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Jordan Chesnut, Executive Director of SLO County Arts, on the 2025 Arts and Culture Economic Impact Report. We look at how the creative economy works toward equity and embracing community resilience.
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The Alien Enemies Act authorized the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, Kathy Masaoka and Dr. Russell Endo tell host Lata Murti why they are protesting the renewed use of the Act against immigrants.
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April 16, 2025 59 mins
A new documentary film models a new kind of care that honors both spirit and body, the diverse backgrounds of patients and the most human needs we all share. Join host Kris Kington Barker, Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Zitter.
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Guests from the CAPSLO Leadership Team will give us a clear understanding of the scope of CAPSLO’s work and how the administration may affect those efforts.
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Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with guests Skye McLennan, Executive Director of the Festival and filmmaker Gina Papabeis, producer of UNEARTH, info about her film.
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Join Lata Murti and Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Executive Director Edwin Weaver to find out more about efforts focused on area youth and their projected impact.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Host Kris Kington-Barker talks with Laura DeLoye, with the Alzheimer’s Association, about the challenges caring for loved ones with dementia. Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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March 13, 2025 58 mins
Our guests this week are longtime Fire and Emergency Services professionals, who join Fred Monroe as we learn what to do to get our family out safely in an emergency.Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Join Lata Murti and Marina Owen, Chief Executive Officer of CenCal Health, to learn about the services and benefits it provides to the Central Coast.Thursday, 1pm on KCBX
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Kris Kington-Barker and guest Dr. Bartlett, discuss how there are good reasons for challenging age-related stereotypes and age bias. Rebroadcast air date: 2-13-25
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Recent executive actions have sparked concern for LGBTQ2S+ rights, we’ll discuss their impact and what resources are available to support LGBTQ2S+ individuals in our region.
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This week Kris Kington-Barker speaks with authors Lorie Adoff & Carson Dean about their book "Storming Heaven - Comforting the Dying in Prison"Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Join Lata Murti as she talks to guests involved in this effort to highlight and elevate the diverse communities of San Luis Obispo.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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