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Women Fighting Back
Friday , May 9 - Listen on computer.
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Host Rick Kleffel talks to Jessica Queller, author of "Pretty is What Changes." Then he talks with comedienne and cancer survivor Rene Hicks about her role in the show, "Women's Voices: A Night of Comedy", a benefit put on for the women's cancer advocacy organization, WomenCare.

Nobel Winner Ben Santer - Leftist Gorillas
Thursday, May 8 - Listen on computer.
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Ben Santer, a leader of the panel that shared in the Nobel prize awarded to Al Gore, lays out his argument that humans drive climate change. San Francisco political comic Will Durst and Bizarro cartoonist Dan Piraro discuss their upcoming performance and the state of poolitical humor. Maya Barsacq discusses the Three Penny Opera, presented this weekend by the Santa Cruz chamber Orchestra. With KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, May 7 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

More on Replacing John Laird
Tuesday, May 6 - Listen on computer.
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Royce fincher continues his interviews with candidates for the Democratic nomination to replace 27th district Assembly Member John Laird. Today: Bill Monning and Barbara Sprenger. Interviews with Stephen Barkalow and Emily Reilly aired May 1.
Full length interviews:
Emily Reilly
Stephen Barkalow
Barbara Sprenger
Bill Monning

Jack Kerouac's Big Sur
Monday, May 5 - Listen on computer.
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Jack Kerouac's Big Sur: the man, the place, the book and now the movie. In 1960 Kerouac spent six weeks in Big Sur and wrote what some consider his most powerful novel. A new film chronicling Jack Kerouac's time on the central coast gets a special screening at the Santa Cruz Film Festival. Film maker Curt Worden talks to KUSP's Robert Pollie.

Pico Iyer & the Dalai Lama
Friday, May 2 - Listen on computer.
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Pico Iyer has known the Dalai Lama for 30 years.  In 'The Open Road : The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama', he gives readers a personal glimpse of one of the most important men on the planet.  KUSP's Rick Kleffel spoke with Iyer about the Dalai Lama, the western perceptions of Tibet and the Buddhist belief system. Also interviews with writers James D. Houston and Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.

Replacing John Laird
Thursday, May 1 - Listen on computer.
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On June 3 Monterey Bay area democrats will choose which of four candidates to run in the November election to replace the termed out John Laird. Royce Fincher interviews Stephen Barkalow and Emily Reilly. Tuesday May 6, we present interviews with Bill Monning and Barbara Sprenger. Full-length versions of these interviews:
Emily Reilly
Stephen Barkalow

Radio Lab
Wednesday, April 30 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

These American Lives
Tuesday, April 29 - Listen on computer.
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This American Life host Ira Glass joins KUSP's Robert Pollie to discuss Thursday's live performance. Also the story of a man who rode his bike to Washington and found a nation despondent about politics, with Royce Fincher. Also a discussion about rebuilding Pajaro River levees.

Bra Boys
Monday, April 28 - Listen on computer.
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"Music in May"--free chamber music concerts benefitting youth charities. "Bra boys", a documentary depicting an Australian surfing tribe's maturation from brawling to peacemaking. How medicaid cuts could hurt California's economy. Hosted by J.D. Hillard.

Health Dialogues
Friday, April 25 - No Archive Available
The program looks at the changing role of public health and examines the readiness of California public health departments in addressing both new threats like bioterrorism and environmental pollution and long standing challenges like obesity, diabetes, tobacco control and the sizable uninsured population.

Reel Work, Reel Films
Thursday, April 24 - Listen on computer.
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A cinematic look at labor struggles old and new. KUSP’s Rachel Anne Goodman welcomes the filmmakers behind “Pete Seeger: Power of Song” and “Secrets of Silicon Valley.” Both films are included in the upcoming Reel Works Film Festival.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, April 23 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Hightower: New Ways to Farm
Tuesday, April 22 - Listen on computer.
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Host Deanna Zachary welcomes Jim Hightower, author of Swim Against the Current. He’ll talk about how Central Coast farmers are breaking away from corporate agriculture to farm in new ways. Then a discussion with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth—who are part of the 2008 Queer Youth Awards.

Masculinity & Hip-Hop
Monday, April 21 - Listen on computer.
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KUSP's Robert Pollie talks to gender activist and film maker Byron Hurt about his latest documentary, "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," which takes a critical look at masculinity and sexism in hip-hop music and popular culture.

Book-brick Epic Space Operas
Friday, April 18 - Listen on computer.
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Rick Kleffel speaks with science fiction novelist Peter F. Hamilton about writing huge book-brick epic space operas. Then, we hear an interview with Rudy Rucker about the lawsuit seeking to stop European Nuclear Research Organization -- CERN -- from turning on a new particle collider. And also Joseph Ribeiro about Cabrillo College's upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Where the Light Takes its Color from the Sea
Thursday, April 17 - Listen on computer.
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"Farewell to Manzanar" author James Houston reads from his latest collection of writing "Where the Light Takes its Color from the Sea." Also wildlife filmmakers Karen and Kennan Ward spin tales from the filming of their latest work "Endangered."

Radio Lab
Wednesday, April 16 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Fishing Canceled
Tuesday, April 15 - Listen on computer.
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Santa Cruz Commercial Fishermen's Association President Mike Stiller explains the far reach of the closure of the salmon season. Also California Certified Organic Farmers Executive Director Peggy Meiers tells how the organization dropped its support for spraying against the light brown apple moth. Plus People Power's Micah Posner outlines Wednesday's Santa Cruz County supervisor candidates' forum.

The Global Teacher Migration
Monday, April 14 - Listen on computer.
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UC Santa Cruz professor Lora Bartlett has discovered a surprising new trend in American education: the recruitment of large numbers of foreign teachers to solve labor shortages in US public schools. She talks with KUSP's Robert Pollie about the impact of the global teacher migration.

A Journey Through the Sierras
Friday, April 11 - Listen on computer.
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KUSP's Rick Kleffel speaks with Tim Palmer about his book Luminous Mountains, his photographic journey through the Sierras. Later he invites Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang to discuss their book, Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life.

Scott Simon and the Windy City
Thursday, April 10 - Listen on computer.
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KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman interviews NPR Host Scott Simon about his book, Windy City. Then Erin Digitale speaks with psychology professor Dominic Massaro about his creation, the multilingual computer program nicknamed "Baldy".

Radio Lab
Wednesday, April 9 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Wilderness Preservation on the Central Coast
Tuesday, April 8 - Listen on computer.
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KUSP's Deanna Zachary examines the tension between development and wilderness preservation with Jean Brocklebank of Friends of Arana Gulch and Patricia Matejcek of the Sierra Club as well as UCSC professor Donna Harraway.

Comedian Maria Bamford
Monday, April 7 - Listen on computer.
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What's so funny about depression, anxiety and OCD? Comedian Maria Bamford discovers hilarity in some unlikely places. KUSP's Robert Pollie talks to some of the voices in her head.

Looking at Machiavelli's "The Prince"
Friday, April 4 - Listen on computer.
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Rick Kleffel takes an in-depth look at the "The Prince," the infamous book of political advice by Niccló Machiavelli. We'll hear from Professor Albert Ascoli, translator Peter Constantine and Oxford English Dictionary Etymologist Dr. Katrin Thier. Was Machiavelli himself Machiavellian?

Photographer Frans Lanting
Thursday, April 3 - Listen on computer.
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Host Rachel Anne Goodman interviews National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. Later she discusses major cuts to the educational system on the Central Coast and statewide.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, April 2 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Isabel Allende and Haifa Zangana
Tuesday, April 1 - Listen on computer.
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Host Deanna Zachary interviews author Isabel Allende, presenting her latest work, The Sum of Our Days, and author Haifa Zangana, who talks about her book, City of Windows: An Iraqi Woman's Account of War and Resistance.

Bringing Arts to the California Prisons
Monday, March 31 - Listen on computer.
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This week, the William James Association of Santa Cruz celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Prison Arts Project, bringing arts programs to the California state prisons. KUSP's Robert Pollie speaks to key participants, including instructors and inmates, about the history and impact of the project.

Paolo Bacigalupi on Writing Science Fiction
Friday, March 28 - Listen on computer.
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Host Rick Kleffel speaks with science fiction writer Paolo Bacigalupi about his work, and discusses the economics of small-press publishing with his publisher, Jeremy Lassen. Then he invites environmental journalist Michelle Nijhuis to speak about the way in which her work informs the science fiction in Paulo’s writing.   

Apple Moth and Pajaro Middle School
Thursday, March 27 - Listen on computer.
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Discussion of the apple moth controversy with ethicist John Berteau and then a discussion on Pajaro Middle School's emergence from No Child Left Behind sanctions.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, March 26 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Controlling the Story
Tuesday, March 25 - Listen on computer.
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Political Scientist Cynthia Daniels discusses scientists' failure to consider the vulnerability of men's genes with KUSP's Erin Digitale. Then State Primary Entymologist Kevin Hoffman responds to a report suggesting light brown apple moths will cause little damage. Also a discussion of the Steinbeck Center's public readings of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.

The Math of Living Things
Monday, March 24 - Listen on computer.
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A theoretical physicist takes on biology. Santa Fe Institute president Geoffrey West describes some simple mathematical rules that may explain everything from the length of our lives to the health of our cities. He talks to KUSP's Robert Pollie.

Biography on Alice Waters and Chez Panisse
Friday, March 21 - Listen on computer.
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Rick Kleffel speaks with nature writer Thomas McNamee about his new biography, Alice Waters and Chez Panisse. It's the social and cultural history of the woman behind the food revolution that has changed and is changing the way we eat. After that, humorist and children's poet Alan Katz about his new book "Oops!"

Apple Moth and Saving the Sand Hills
Thursday, March 20 - Listen on computer.
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Rachel Anne Goodman investigates the real story of the apple moth and its threat to our crops. She welcomes Assemblyman John Laird to discuss the issue along with getting perspectives from agriculturalists from New Zealand and Mexico. Then she discusses a project to preserve the Sandhills, an ecosystem here on the Central Coast with Stephen Slade and Jodi McGraw.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, March 19 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Jim Hightower - Swim Against the Current
Tuesday, March 18 - Listen on computer.
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Deanna Zachary welcomes Jim Hightower to the show to discuss his new book “Swim Against the Current.” Then a look at how the foreclosure crisis is leading to neglected and abused pets as people leave behind their homes and their animals. And a peak at the new “Buy Local” movement.

The Lohdown Life on Science
Monday, March 17 - Listen on computer.
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Humorist, writer and public radio commentator Sandra Tsing Loh. She joins host Robert Pollie to talk about her new radio feature, "The Lohdown on Science," airing weekdays on KUSP. She'll also discuss her eccentric father, her performance career, motherhood and the American public schools.

The New American Meal
Friday, March 14 - Listen on computer.
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Replay from January, 2008 - A conversation about the New American Meal with Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma", and Mollie Katzen, author of "The New Moosewood Cookbook" and also joined by Ann Vileisis, author of "Kitchen Literacy", hosted by KUSP's Rick Kleffel. They talked about where our food has come from, what food is and why we eat.

Lou Dobbs v. Coonerty
Thursday, March 13 - Listen on computer.
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Digging into the roots of the dust-up between Central Coast politicians and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs. Also: preventing the next oil spill.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, March 12 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Impact of Recession on Targeted Families
Tuesday, March 11 - Listen on computer.
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The sub prime loan debacle has a unique impact on local Latino families on the Central Coast. Also on the show, with a severe drop in the number of salmon returning to spawn, host Deanna Zachary explores the potential collapse of the salmon fisheries.

Jill Bolte Taylor on Her "Stroke of Insight"
Monday, March 10 - Listen on computer.
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A surprisingly happy story about brain injury. Ten years ago, neuroscientist Jill Taylor watched her own mind disintegrate following a massive stroke. She now regards it as one of the great learning experiences of her life. She talks to KUSP's Robert Pollie.

KUSP Call-In: Defining Program Service
Friday, March 7 - Listen on computer.
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Listeners share their perspectives about programming choices in the call-in hosted by KUSP General Manager Terry Green, with Rob Mullen and Dennis Morton

Morton Marcus and his Memoirs
Thursday, March 6 - Listen on computer.
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Prolific local poet Mort Marcus speaks about his new literary memoir, "Striking Through the Masks". Also Richard Stockton talks to host Rachel Anne Goodman about his upcoming "Planet Cruz Comedy Hour."

Radio Lab
Wednesday, March 5 - Archive & Info at Radio Lab.
Today's show was about what happens where there is no leader. From bees and ants to complicated human societie.s Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories.

Race in American Electoral Politics
Tuesday, March 4 - Listen on computer.
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Professor and politcal activist Francis Fox Piven joins host Deanna Zachary to discuss her book topics ranging from political parties attemempts to marginalize the black votee, to the domestic costs of the war in Iraq, and about . Also on the show, Angela Flynn, director of "Earth Vision", an environmental film festival.

Econ 101
Monday, March 3 - Listen on computer.
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KUSP's Robert Pollie gets a remedial course in economics from UC Santa Cruz professor and former Federal Reserve economist Michael Hutchison. What's a recession? What makes economies rise and fall? Robert asks the dumb questions to you don't have to.

Inside Publishing - An Author and His Editor
Friday, February 29 - Listen on computer.
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Get inside the publishing process with first novelist Toby Barlow about his book Sharp Teeth. It's an epic love story of werewolves and meth labs in Los Angeles; then we talk to his editor at publisher HarperCollins, Jennifer Barth. Hosted by Rick Kleffel.

Revisiting Martin Luther King Jr's "Beyond Vietnam"
Thursday, February 28 - Listen on computer.
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Host Rachel Ann Goodman welcomes Reverend Deborah Johnson to discuss Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Beyond Viet Nam" speech, the subject of a day-long symposium in Santa Cruz.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, February 27 - Archive & Info at Radio Lab.
Today's show was about Stress. Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories.

Viability of Local Media / KAZU and KUSP Talks
Tuesday, February 26 - Listen on computer.
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With local and regional newspapers facing the possibility of yet another round of newsroom staff cuts, KUSP's Deanna Zachary examines the viability of local media with Tom Honig and Tom Thomas. Also John Laird and Terry Green about strategic talks between KAZU and KUSP.

The Real Mark Twain
Monday, February 25 - Listen on computer.
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What Mark Twain's fiction tells us about him and about us. UC Santa Cruz professor Forrest Robinson looks behind the mask of America's favorite humorist and finds a troubled conscience, haunted by history. Hosted by KUSP's Robert Pollie.

A Commoner in the Japanese Royal Family
Friday, February 22 - Listen on computer.
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Rick Kleffel speaks with John Burnham Schwartz about his novel, The Commoner. It's based on the true story of a commoner who married into the reclusive Japanese royal family in 1959.

Transportation Funding Plan
Thursday, February 21 - Listen on computer.
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Santa Cruz County transportation commission director George Dondero discusses the failure of the county's transportation funding plan with Rachel Anne Goodman. Then she welcomes a group of Salinas teens who have produced a series of radio dramas for the Radio Bilingue network.

Radio Lab
Wednesday, February 20 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Natalie Goldberg on Writing
Tuesday, February 19 - Listen on computer.
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Process writing guru Natalie Goldberg discusses her latest work. Then UCSC professor Paul Lubeck reviews the elections in Pakistan. Hosted by Deanna Zachary.

Bata Music Goes Global
Monday, February 18 - Listen on computer.
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Bata music, from Africa to the Americas. KUSP's Robert Pollie talks to anthropologist Debbie Klein and master percussionist Michael Spiro about a centuries-old drum and dance tradition that lives on in Nigeria, Cuba and Brazil.

The DNA Files
Monday - Friday, February 11-15
The DNA Files is an award-winning series of radio programs hosted by John Hockenberry and guided by an outstanding panel of advisors. The programs explore not only the science of genetics, but its ethical, social and legal implications. Visit DNA Files Website to listen to these shows.

Beautiful Children
Friday, February 8 - Listen on computer.
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Rick Kleffel talks with Charles Bock about his first novel, "Beautiful Children," which took ten years to complete. It's a "Great American Novel" about missing children, their parents, Las Vegas and the pornography industry. Plus, get organized with professional organizer Shannon McGinnis and "The Ten Minute Tidy."

Panetta Assesses the Primaries
Thursday, February 7 - Listen on computer.
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Former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta handicaps the various candidates in their races for the presidency. Then Monterey County Transportation Agency Executive Director Debbie Hale lays out her agency's proposal to raie a billion dollars for local transportation with a 1/2 cent sales tax.

Super Tuesday Reactions
Wednesday, February 6 - Listen on computer.
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UCSC Community Studies Professor Paul Ortiz discusses race and the primaries. George Dondero, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission, explains what's in the county transportation plan. Then, Assembly Member John Laird responds to the failure of Prop. 93 and the now imminent end of his term representing the central coast.

Elections On Talk of the Bay
Tuesday, February 5 - Listen
Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters walks us through the propositions. Also, local elections officials discuss vote accuracy measures. Then former Santa Cruz county Republicans chair Vic Marani and current Santa cruz County Democrats chair Zach Friend explain the intricacies of the primary process.

Our Inner Fish
Monday, February 4 - Listen
Fish stories with paleontologist Neil Shubin. Shubin describes our finny ancestors, the art of fossil hunting and his discovery of a key missing link between fish and land animals. Hosted by KUSP's Robert Pollie.

Beth Lisick, Peter Beagle, Miceal Ledwith
Friday, February 1 - Listen
Three interviews today: Beth Lisick, who spent one year consulting health self-improvement gurus and wrote the book "Helping Me Help Myself", also KUSP alumnus Peter Beagle, award winning fantasist and author of The Last Unicorn; and then Miceal Ledwith about his book, "The Orb Project". All hosted by Rick Kleffel.

Who wins with 92?
Thursday, January 31 - Listen
Renowned nature photographer Franz Lanting discusses his new work on Albatrosses. Then Cabrillo College President Brian King and California Teachers Association representative Erik Hines discuss pros and cons of Prop. 92.

Biofuel Criticism
Wednesday, January 30 - Listen
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientist David Fridley explains his criticism of biofuels. Then, a report on Focus the Nation, a sit in taking place tomorrow at California State Univeristy Monterey Bay. Also, a discussion of Proposition 93. Hosted by KUSP's J.D. Hillard.

Interview with Fred Luskin
Tuesday, January 29 - Listen
Former Stanford Forgiveness Project head Fred Luskin explores ways of forgiveness in his new book "Forgive for Love." With host Deanna Zachary.

Still Grazing: The Life and Music of Hugh Masekela
Monday, January 28 - Listen
Jazz and pop legend Hugh Masekela talks about his life and music, his recovery from addiction, the fight against apartheid and his return to South Africa in this 2004 interview with KUSP's Robert Pollie.

Mystery Writer Laurie King
Friday, January 25 - Listen
Recorded call-in show with mystery writer Laurie King. Hosted by Rick Kleffel.

Gail Rich Awards 2008
Thursday, January 24 - Listen
Santa Cruz resident and “Farewell to Manzanar” author Jeanne Houston discusses the work that earned her one of this year’s Gail Rich awards. Fellow winners and renowned instrumentalists Shelly and Barry Phillips also join the discussion with KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman.

Interviews from the Archive
Wednesday, January 23 - Listen
Rick Kleffel speaks with David Shipley and Will Schwalbe, the authors of “SEND: An Essential Guide to Email for Home and Office.” Then, comedian Paula Poundstone talks with KUSP’s Kelly O’Brien about her latest work and her humble beginnings.

A Different Take on the Events in Pakistan
Tuesday, January 22 - Listen
Alternative Radio's David Barsamian has just returned from a month-long trip to Pakistan, where he traveled to the volatile North West Frontier Province.

Radio Lab
Monday, January 21 - No Archive Available
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radio Lab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, more info at Radio Lab.

Vikram Chandra and Eric Webber interviewed
Friday, January 18 - Listen
Vikram Chandra talks about crime in India and his novel Sacred Games; NPR's Eric Weiner journeys to the happiest places on Earth in his new book The Geography of Bliss.

Bush's drive for war on Iran - top censored stories
Thusday, January 17 - Listen
Former chief UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter explains his argument that the Bush administration is building a case for war on Iran. Then Project Censored's Peter Phillips explains why he thinks building 7 was demolished and why the news won't report it or other important stories. 

Cut Medi-Cal? Sam Farr rescues PVCHT
Wednesday, January 16 - Listen
Executives of local health care nonprofits discuss the potential effects of Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal to reduce Medi-cal services. Congressman Sam Farr rescues the Pajaro Valley Health Trust from the Department of Homeland Security. Also a discussion of disparities in health care between different Central Coast communities. 

Grassroots journalism, Bush and Botox
Tuesday, January 15 - Listen
From our archives: KUSP's Deanna Zachary interviews Eesha Williams, author of the how-to manual "Grassroots Journalism." Then local poet Patrice Vecchione and others discuss "Faith and Doubt" the anthology of poems edited by Vecchione. Also, KUSP's Rick Kleffel interviews Saul Landau, whose latest book "A Bush and Botox World."

Meeting Resistance: Inside the Iraq Insurgency
Monday, January 14 - Listen
In 2003 and 2004, war correspondents Molly Bingham and Steve Connors went where no reporters had gone before: inside the Iraq insurgency. Bingham and Connors talk to KUSP's Robert Pollie about their new documentary film, "Meeting Resistance," which offers a rare and surprising look at some of the people battling American forces.

The New American Meal
Friday, January 11 - Listen
A conversation about the New American Meal with Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma", and Mollie Katzen, author of "The New Moosewood Cookbook" and also joined by Ann Vileisis, author of "Kitchen Literacy", hosted by KUSP's Rick Kleffel. They talked about where our food has come from, what food is and why we eat. 

Voting Systems in California
Thursday, January 10 - Listen
KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman explores local voting systems in Santa Cruz County with guests. Then she explores the question of local preparedness for natural disasters, after the recent winter storm.

Ocean Science Call-In Show
Wednesday, January 9 - Listen
KUSP's J.D. Hillard fields general ocean science questions in this call-in, with two professors who work at San Jose State's Moss Landing Marine Lab.

Exploring Automobile Fuel Efficiency
Tuesday, January 8 - Listen
In 2007 the EPA denied California’s attempt to require cars to burn less fuel. Meanwhile, President Bush’s plan for addressing climate change is the recently enacted requirement that cars increase gas mileage forty percent by 2020. KUSP’s Kelly O’Brien explores automobile fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gasses, hosted by Deanna Zachary.

Tales of Do-It-Yourself Artistry
Monday, January 7 - Listen
How a retired stockbroker found contentment playing accordion on the streets of Santa Cruz. "The Great Morgani" talks about his life with KUSP's Robert Pollie. Also, "Learning to Love You More": a participatory art project that explores our collective creativity.

Sci-fi Author Charles Stross
Friday, January 4 - No archive available.
Rick Kleffel speaks with writer Charles Stross about his new book "Halting State", a sci-fi story involving crime and internet gaming.

Vegetarian Cooking
Thursday, January 3 - Listen
Vegetarian Cooking guru Mollie Katzen and KUSP foodies Rachel Anne Goodman and Irene Hermann discuss Katzen's new book "The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without." (Note: Rebroadcast of program of October 18, 2007.)

Local Photographer Discusses Capturing Nature
Wednesday, January 2 - Listen
(This program was originally broadcast on March 22)--Renowned local nature photographer Frans Lanting discusses capturing biodiversity on film. (Note: Rebroadcast of program of March 22, 2007.)

Robert Reich on Curbing Corporate Abuse
Tuesday, January 1 - Listen
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich offers some new ideas about progressive efforts to curb corporate abuses and his book titled "Supercapitalism". (Note: Rebroadcast of program of October 16, 2007.)

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