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How Will the Biden Administration Handle Guantanamo?

KCSB News and Sports · How Will the Biden Administration Handle Guantanamo? January 11, 2021 marks the 19th anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center. Created under the administration of President George W. Bush in the aftermath of the September 11,…

current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

The Importance of the Biden Administration’s First 100 Days

KCSB News and Sports · The Importance of the Biden Administration's First 100 Days It is often said that a president’s first 100 days in office is the most crucial for reversing damage done in prior office. With Biden’s inauguration coming up quickly and…

current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

Where the Capitol Hill Insurrection Leaves American Democracy

KCSB News and Sports · Where the Capitol Hill Insurrection Leaves American Democracy Following the pro-Trump insurrection of the Capitol, many are questioning the security of our nation and calling for Trump’s removal from office. KCSB's Aubrey Valerio spoke to John Woolley, a political…

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The Economic Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic

KCSB News and Sports · The Economic Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic Looking at the economic aftermath of the pandemic, corporate profits are rising, and income inequality has been exacerbated as small businesses continue to close. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Matt Stoller of…

current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

The Impact of a Conservative Court with Erwin Chemerinsky

KCSB News and Sports · The Impact of a Conservative Court with Erwin Chemerinsky Erwin Chemerinsky, the Dean of Law at UC Berkeley, recently wrote an op-ed on the ideology of a conservative Supreme Court in relations to issues such as freedom of religion.…

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How the Coronavirus Vaccine Works with Dr. Henning Ansorg

KCSB News and Sports · How the Coronavirus Vaccine Works with Dr. Henning Ansorg As Santa Barbara County reported the highest number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began on Monday, at 360 cases, the first batch of coronavirus vaccines have arrived in the…

central coast current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

Salud Carbajal’s Plans for Third Term in the 24th Congressional Seat

KCSB News and Sports · Salud Carbajal's Plans for Third Term in the 24th Congressional Seat KCSB News spoke to Congressional incumbent Salud Carbajal who recently won re-election to the 24th Congressional seat. In this interview, Congressman Carbajal speaks about his priorities and ambitious…

current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

A Look into Biden’s Cabinet Nominees

KCSB News and Sports · A Look into Biden's Cabinet Nominees KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Lou Cannon, a local journalist and presidential biographer about President-Elect Joe Biden’s cabinet nominees, the nominees’ experience and political outlook, and the positions yet to be filled.

current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

Is the Electoral College Still Relevant?

KCSB News and Sports · Is the Electoral College Still Relevant? KCSB News joins Eileen Reavey - national grassroots director at the National Popular Vote - in a conversation about the relevance of the Electoral College, and how the national popular vote bill could…

current affairs health & science national & international news January 12, 2021

The Link Between Affordable Healthcare and the Climate Crisis

KCSB News and Sports · The Link Between Affordable Healthcare and the Climate Crisis A study by UCSB researchers have found that there is a strong link between improving healthcare and reducing carbon emissions. KCSB’s Mylee Sumoge has a report.

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