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"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 HannaMonica Lopez"Issues and Ideas" is produced and mixed by Emily Harris.Our engineer is Operations Assistant, Brad Kyle.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"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.
Issues & Ideas is hosted by KCBX. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Remembering Hank Hadley and Frank Lanzone" (6 October 2026, 59 minutes), "SLO City Council Candidate Forum" (28 September 2026, 59 minutes), and "Monitoring Safety at Diablo Power Plant" (5 September 2026).
Issues & Ideas publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Issues & Ideas is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Issues & Ideas requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Issues & Ideas's contact route on record: verified email.
KCBX hosts Issues & Ideas, a society podcast with 20 episodes published.
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This week, KCBX presents a special program honoring and remembering two of our own who passed away at the end of the summer: former General Manager Frank Lanzone and Operations Manager Hank Hadley.
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This week, KCBX News presents a pre-election forum with three candidates running for San Luis Obispo City Council: Brett Cross, Emily Francis, and Michelle Shoresman.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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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On today’s program, we hear from the new head of a local group that works to address food insecurity on the Central Coast… Wine Country producer Mira Honeycutt sits down with Alma Rosa Winery's Samra Morris to talk...
This week, we explore how music, storytelling, and environmental leadership are bringing our communities together. First, we’ll hear from the Master Chorale’s Outreach Committee about the power of choral music to...
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Brian Reynolds chats with Carroll Leslie, owner of Volumes of Pleasure, about the rich history of the independent bookstore that has been serving Los Osos for over 50 years. Then, for Wine Country, Mira Honeycutt visits...
Gianna Patchen is back with People and the Planet. This week she speaks with Kara Woodruff, a member of the Diablo Canyon decommissioning panel and the policy advisor to Senator John Laird.Then Carol Tangeman meets with...
Halloween’s around the corner, and things are getting spooky at the SLO Film Center. David McAbee talks with Skye McLennan about what’s creeping onto the screen at The Palm Theater, just in time for Halloween.Then...
David McAbee sits down with Carlos and Kyle Plummer of the SLO Film Society. With the Film Expo coming up in November and a fundraising night at The Bay Theater, they’ve got a lot happening, both on screen and behind...
David McAbee sits with Bob Whiteford, one of the owners of Insomniac Video, to talk about the rise, and eventual fall, of the beloved video store and how he’s now teaming up with The Palm Theatre to bring back a little...
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David McAbee sits down with Jordan Chesnut, executive director of the SLO County Arts Council, to talk about National Arts and Humanities Month. She also shares the data from the 2025 Arts and Culture Economic Impact...
Father Ian plays with permaculture. Gianna Patchen speaks with the SLO Climate Coalition about local climate solutions and how you can save money by electrifying your home. Author Tom Bowman talks about his new book...
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This week on Issues and Ideas, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of KCBX. Hear from the Waddell Family, KCBX leaders Frank Lanzone Jr. and Chris McBride, journalist Ailsa Chang, and Linnaea, the beloved longtime café...
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It's all things writing and creativity on Issues and Ideas. First we sit down with Meagan Friberg of The Central Coast Writers Conference. Then, we speak with author and poet, Luke Johnson. Finally, how about wine and...
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Tom Wilmer explores where you can find some of the best food, hotels and wine on the Central Coast.
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Mayor of Fort Collins, Fort Collins
Managing Editor of Majesty magazine, Central Piedmont Community College
retired pastor and educator, Maine Cannabis Chronicle
advisor, speaker, and author of What If Solving the Climate Crisis Is Simple?, Community Health Care, Inc.
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