Five leaders of the Federal Communications Commission have unanimously voted on an a 3-digit hotline number for suicide prevention. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel speaks on how this accessible number can make it easier to seek assistance during a mental health emergency.

Addiction and substance use disorder are serious issues among college students. According to Addiction Center, Approximately 31 percent of U.S. college students report symptoms of alcoholism. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Amanda May, a peer recovery intern, with the UCSB program Gauchos for Recovery, about what services they provide, and how they are offering services online during the pandemic.

Isla Vista COVID-19 cases hit 200 today, and that can be especially stressful for residents who have a lot of housemates. How do you social distance in this situation? And what happens if your housemate starts showing signs of COVID19? KCSB's Alexandra Goldberg speaks with UCSB Medical Director, Dr. Ali Javanbakht, MD, who offers guidance to students to fear their home could become a COVID-19 hotspot.

Then, pandemic life can be a stressor, especially for college aged students. Goldberg speaks with Mariela Marin, MA, MFT, who offers words of support for young adults living with the daily struggles of social distancing-- and ideas for how to cope and support each other in ways to feel less isolated.

Reporter Kali Acquaah interviews Santa Barbara local psychologist, Dr. Deborah Foster, in light of September being suicide awareness month. Dr. Deborah shares about the Yin and Yang of life and gives a hopeful perspective on how suicide numbers have a chance to decrease within the upcoming years.

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The Biden Campaign has published a comprehensive plan

to slow down and begin to reverse global warming. It aims at a carbon free environment by 2050. KCSB's Harry Lawton looks at some of the major features of the plan, and the evolution of Biden's views on the issue.

Recovering from a hurricane proves to be much harder while accommodating the worldwide pandemic. KCSB's Liam Burns has the story.

UCSB’s Student Affairs relayed information about the universities’ approach to the coronavirus pandemic in a public webinar last Wednesday, September 2nd. Dr. Margaret Klawunn, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, said there will be no in person instruction except specialized labs and studios, no campus housing except for students with special circumstances, and no activities beyond household members. Klawunn also specified that there will be no reduction in tuition for online courses. As fall remains pressed with uncertainty, winter and spring quarter may be looking optimistic. KCSB’s Alexandra Goldberg has the story.

Community ambassadors are coming to Isla Vista - but they won't be shutting down big parties, including one with a bounce house that's popped up the past two weekends. In this episode - find out how Santa Barbara County Public Health and UCSB leadership are collaborating to engage students into complying with health guidelines to slow down the spread of COVID-19 in Isla Vista.

Then, find out about the six finalists for the UCSB 2021 selection, a campus and community-wide reading program. KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with Alex Regan, events and exhibitions librarian at the UCSB Library.

The 19th Amendment recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, commemorating the moment that voting became a right regardless of gender in the United States. However, it’s crucial to remember that millions of women, including women of color, were excluded from the amendment, and that achieving the right to vote is an ongoing struggle for many Americans. Voter suppression continues to plague women disproportionately, and transgender Americans face often face extensive barriers to exercising their civic duty. The underrepresentation of women and gender diverse people in politics and journalism impacts what stories are told, how we tell them, and ultimately - which societal issues we value most.

With these ideas in mind, the 19th was founded - a nonprofit newsroom that strives to serve those historically underrepresented by both the electorate and mainstream media. To learn more, KCSB's Ashley Rusch spoke with Deputy Editor Abby Johnston.