Jeremy Rose teaches beekeeping at Cal Poly and we'll visit him on campus to check on the bees. We’ll talk with Dr Cornel Morton, of Diversity Coalition SLO County. We'll hear about “Reunite the Rock”, a ceremony of healing and inclusion at the base of Morro Rock. And finally, we'll look into the local produce boxes that are delivered to your door.

SLO city leaders are exploring housing options— including the Downtown Flexible Density Program. Also, we'll hear from Blaine Reely, director of groundwater sustainability for the County of San Luis Obispo. There are opportunities for Central Coast residents to comment on the future of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. The FDA recently granted accelerated approval for a new Alzheimer’s drug—but it's expensive. Robin Coleman from Woods Humane Society talks about our pets—and love.

KCBX's Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, explores the bubbly business of sparkling wine. DignityMoves is a non-profit organization working with the County of Santa Barbara to develop interim supportive housing villages. One Cool Earth provides educational gardening for local schools.

You'll hear from Libbie Agran of Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County.Robin Coleman, Community Engagement Manager at Woods Humane Society, speaks about animal welfare on the Central Coast. The organizers of Planes of Fame aviation museum plan to relocate to the Santa Maria Airport.

(air date 1-23-23) San Luis Obispo County Womenade has retired, but services continue on the Central Coast- including with the South SLO County Womenade. Fr. Ian visits a goat and sheep farm on Playing With Food.

SLO city's two-year budget planning process is underway, and a community forum is scheduled for January 26, 2023. A certified hydrogeologist discusses the water crisis on the Central Coast, and what effect our current storms could have on the ongoing drought. We'll hear from Libbie Agran, the Founder of the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County.

Hollywood star Jimmy Hawkins recalls playing six year-old "Tommy" in the 1946 film-classic "It's a Wonderful Life". The non-profit Santa Barbara Strings trains aspiring young musicians – they study classical music and perform as a youth orchestra. Father Ian is 'Playing With Food'— Hard candy.

A species of clam never before seen alive has been discovered on a Central Coast beach. We'll visit with legendary tile artisan Richard Keit at his RTK Studios in Ojai. Local author Katherine Finstuen talks about her new collection of essays titled Dearly Befuddled. Fr. Ian learns about local brussels sprouts on Playing With Food.

Betsey Nash is the Grape Nut at KCBX, and she reports from last month's Harvest on the Coast wine festival in Avila Beach. Musician Jake Blount specializes in the traditional songs of African Americans, and claims his music is rooted in care and confrontation. Blount sat down recently with KCBX contributor Tom Wilmer. And, Father Ian explores pomegranates on Playing With Food from the KCBX archives.

KCX contributor Stu Soren and Courtney Howard of San Luis Obispo County's Water Resources Division discuss climate change. Students at Central Coast New Tech High School in Nipomo are preparing for a night of politics. A Morro Bay resident won the first season of the new PBS show Great American Recipe, and she makes pozole with Fr Ian on Playing With Food.