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

On the Frontlines of Health Equity

August 7, 2025 • 55 mins
Join host, Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick, for a conversation with David Parro, Executive Director, and Ted Malpass, Mobile Health Clinic Manager at the SLO Noor Foundation.
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Exciting Changes for SLO Grange Hall

July 31, 2025 • 57 mins
The San Luis Obispo Grange Hall #639 has undergone renovations and is preparing for more. Guests Bruce Wright and member Kevin Bennett join Lata Murti to talk about these recent transformations.
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Grand Opening of Santa Maria's Japanese Cultural Center

July 24, 2025 • 59 mins
A new Japanese Community Center is coming to Santa Maria. Join Lata Murti and her guests, Jo Anne Nishino Spencer, and Wes Koyama, to learn more about this new center and its offerings.Thursday 1-2pm
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Best Of Broadcast: Disaster Preparedness

July 17, 2025 • 55 mins
During this previously broadcast episode, our guest is a longtime Fire and Emergency Services professional, who join Fred Monroe as we learn what to do to get our family out safely in an emergency.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Guest Dr. Michael Latner

July 10, 2025 • 57 mins
Host Fred Munroe welcomes Cal Poly Professor of Political Science, Dr. Michael Latner, to discuss the 14th Amendment, the Voting Rights Acts and more.
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Voices of Change: Youth Organizing through Education and Activism

July 3, 2025 • 56 mins
We talk with local leaders from Santa Maria, Cesar Vasquez, and Maestra Patricia Villalobos and explore how intersectionality, equity, and collective action fuel a more inclusive future.Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Making a Difference in the Lives of Indigenous Youth

June 26, 2025 • 56 mins
Tequio Youth Group supports local Indigenous Mexican youth in becoming community leaders and advocates. Lata Murti and her guests discuss the difference they make.
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Joshua's House

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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SF Gate Local Reporter Andrew Pridgen

June 12, 2025 • 59 mins
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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Federal Recognition and Tribal Sovereignty

June 5, 2025 • 57 mins
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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Central Coast Pride 2025

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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NAMI SLO Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

May 21, 2025 • 56 mins
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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Integrating Non-Ordinary States: A Discussion About Safe and Ethical Exploration

May 15, 2025 • 57 mins
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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We Are All Getting Older...Together

May 8, 2025 • 58 mins
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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The Role of Arts in the Central Coast Economy

May 1, 2025 • 59 mins
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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Local Japanese Americans Protest Use of Alien Enemies Act

April 24, 2025 • 59 mins
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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The Chaplain & The Doctor

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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The roles of Human Services non-profit organizations in a changing America

April 10, 2025 • 58 mins
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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The SLO International Film Festival Highlights

April 2, 2025 • 53 mins
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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Fighting Back for Santa Maria Valley Youth

March 26, 2025 • 57 mins
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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