Alex Herbaugh, Author at KCSB-FM

An Intro to Plunderphonics w/ N.Weis

Recently, Negativland’s Mark Hosler and Wobbly performed a live set in the KCSB courtyard alongside KCSB programmer Irene Moon. Negativland helped pioneer the practice of “plunderphonics”, so DJ N. Weis put together a brief soirée into “plunderphonics” for those unfamiliar with the genre. John…

Your Hot-As-Memphis-in-the-Summer Rap Playlist

Looking for a ~chill~ summer playlist to impress all your friends at your next BBQ? Well, it’s here, right here, in this newsletter and it’s all Memphis and Memphis-style hip hop and rap. Memphis rap is known for it’s lo-fi, gritty production and…

current affairs news December 10, 2018

Origins of the Central American Caravan

As the first group of Central American migrants arrive at the southern border, KCSB reporter Nassef Mohsen Ali talks to UCSB Political Science professor Kathleen Bruhn about the backstory to the caravan.

central coast news November 19, 2018

Human Trafficking meets Santa Barbara’s Community Leaders

A forum was held last week by the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County to address the issues of human trafficking and forced prostitution in the county. KCSB's Harry Lawton covered the event.

news November 15, 2018

Asian American Mental Health: UCSB and Culturally Competent Care

KCSB's Dorothy Tang speaks with CAPS therapists Junichi Shimaoka and Marissa Floro about how mental health stigma and racial stereotypes have impacted the role mental health plays in Asian-American culture. Part 1 of a series.

central coast news November 15, 2018

Fire Preparedness with Montecito’s Fire Department

KCSB's Megan Stafford interviews Chief Kevin Taylor, who serves as the Division Chief of Operations with the Montecito Fire Department on what the community can expect and prepare for this upcoming disaster season.

featured November 1, 2018

SB Hillel Honors Tree of Life Synagogue Victims

This past saturday, Robert Bowers walked into the Tree of Life synagogue and opened fire, killing 11 people and injuring six others in what’s been come to known as one of the worst anti-semitic incidents in U.S. history. He now stands in court,…

current affairs news ucsb October 30, 2018

AFSCME Strike Ends with No Resolution

AFSCME workers staged a UC-wide strike last week that garnered sympathy strikes from several other UC-wide unions. KCSB reporter Nassef Mohsen Ali summarized the strike, and why workers voted for it. Photo Credits: KCSB Staff

central coast news October 18, 2018

Public Sleeping Laws suspended in wake of Federal Court Ruling

Laws preventing the sleeping, sitting, or lying on public property have been ruled "cruel and unusual punishment" in the event that an area does not have sufficient shelter for its homeless population. KCSB's Maggie Drelichman reports.