The 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly convened Tuesday September 19th at the UN headquarters in New York City where 193 member nations have come together to discuss diplomatic solutions to global problems. President Trump addressed the assembly in a speech many political analysts have called “bellicose.” KCSB's Amarica Rafanelli spoke with Jack Pitney, Professor of American Politics at Claremont Mckenna College about Trump’s speech and its implications for global action.

A popular party drug shows promising results as a treatment for post traumatic stress disorder. KCSB’s Jack Shea explains the new findings.

Lovers of the arts that promote cross-cultural dialogue are looking forward to an exhibition that is currently on view at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The idea behind the art exhibit is to provide deeper understanding into the relationship between art and religion in both Chumash and Spanish traditions in the early Mission period. KCSB's Alex Casavant spoke with Diva Zumaya and Maggie Bell, both PhD candidates in the History of Art and Architecture Department at UCSB and Adjunct Assistant Curators at UCSB’s Art, Design, & Architecture Museum.

A new study has found that California's climate policies have allowed for considerable economic growth. However, California's 2030 climate goals are still under threat due to an increase in transportation emissions. KCSB's Kendra Lee speaks with Noel Perry--founder of Next 10 and commissioner of the study--and Adam Fowler, an economist who worked on the study, to find out more.

At the start of July, Dr. Ty Vernon, clinical psychologist and autism expert, assumed the role of Director of the Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Rene Perez spoke with Dr. Vernon on how he plans to lead the center on the forefront of autism research.

Tony Lee first screened his documentary "The Cat That Changed America" at the Santa Barbara International film festival in February. Since then the film has been selected for further screenings in Los Angeles and New York. The film tells the story of the mountain lion which now finds itself in LA’s Griffith Park, and promotes the campaign against pesticides that endanger wildlife. Tony Lee speak with KCSB's Harry Lawton about the film's itinerary and the progress of his campaign.

The announcement that DACA was being rescinded put the futures of close to 800,000 undocumented immigrants in jeopardy. KCSB reached out to a Santa Barbara immigration lawyer to learn more about the implications of the announcement. KCSB’s Hector Sanchez Castaneda has the story.

These are hard times for American unions, and the future also

presents serious hurdles. A recent example of the difficulties of the struggle for labor justice was the defeat of the Auto Workers Union's attempt to unionize the workers at the Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi. KCSB's Harry lawton has more on the story

Technology is increasingly mediating our activity and behavior, shaping and shifting the way we relate to ourselves and others. Our technological habits are even changing our perception and expectations for what it means to be in relationships with our fellow humans. KCSB’s Alex Casavant spoke with Dr. Nancy Colier—psychotherapist, author, and mindfulness teacher—about the ways in which technology is changing the landscape of social behavior and relationships.

Hurricane Harvey was an unprecedented storm in many respects. KCSB’s Erin Wetherley explores the problem of protecting lives and property in a world where the risks are changing and, in some cases, unknown.

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