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In this documentary, “Going Back: Adults Returning to College,” KPCRadio.com reporter Tanaya Rogers examines the experiences of adult learners returning to college later in life to pursue career changes, personal growth, and lifelong goals. Through conversations with Monica Lee, Jocelyn Dotten, Neva Walker, Paris Gatlin and Dr. Melissa Wall, the documentary explores the challenges of balancing education with work, family, and everyday responsibilities while revealing the determination it takes to keep learning at any age.

In this documentary, "The Spectrum of Live Concert Organization," KPCRadio.com reporter Joy Mellk looks into the worlds of small-scale and large-scale concert organization. Mellk speaks with Bobby Littrell, who owns 'The Shed' in Porter Ranch, audio engineer Trina Egner and Darren Carroll, who is the community relations director for Goldenvoice festivals, to get a glimpse into both worlds. She also speaks to audio technician and associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University Frank Baird and artist manager Randy Nichols to learn more about both worlds from an experienced lens.

In this documentary, “The Art of Gathering,” KPCRadio.com reporter Malindu Illanga takes a deep dive into "Magic: The Gathering" and its recent surge of popularity, largely due to the Universe Beyond sets. Illanga speaks with store manager, Surukan Garret, Fire and Dice clerk Troy Brown and players Sam Kistan, Sergei Cuba and Jeremiah Snow.

In this documentary, “Physical Media on Digital,” KPCRadio.com reporter Joseph Acuña visits Burbank media shops to get their take on where physical media fits today. House of Secrets manager Leland Pearce; GameRealms co-owner and manager William Delaney; UPS package delivery driver Gilberto Perales, and co-owner of Daystar Records and owner of the record label, Sun Cru, Josh Collins talk about what media has meant to them.

In this documentary, "Inside the Santa Susana Cleanup", KPCRadio.com reporter Elizabeth Santana‑Zavala explores the history of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and the 1959 incident, how the site is currently managed and the progress of the ongoing cleanup.

Elizabeth speaks with the Department of Energy’s Federal Project Manager for the site Joshua Mengers and the Radiological Control Technician Lucas Ray about current operations. She also interviews advocates Melissa Bumbstead, founder and co‑director of Parents Against Santa Susana Field Lab, Jeff Ruch, Senior Counsel for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and Justin Mikita, two‑time Tony Award winner and Simi Valley cancer survivor.

KPCRadio.com reporter Tanaya Rogers profiles the Umoja Club, which focuses on supporting and inspiring Black and African American students, and speaks to the club President, Amiri Roddy, as well as club secretary Evangeline Njboke and club member Aaliyah Alexander.

KPCRadio.com reporter Elizabeth Santana-Zavala profiles political science professor James Tucker II and the origin of his passion for teaching and influencing his students. Fellow political science professor Mark Levick and student Hajalia Temple speak on what sets Tucker apart as an educator.

KPCRadio.com reporter Malindu Ilanga profiles the Communications Club, and speaks to club advisor and English professor Michelle Brownlee, club president Max Shrempf and vice president Pria Sharma about the importance of strengthening communication skills and the keys to building confidence in public speaking.

KPCRadio.com reporter Joy Mellk profiles art history professor Ramela Abbamontian, diving into what inspired her love for teaching and art, and connects with mechanical engineering student Jasmine Park, as well as Art Department Chair Melody Cooper, about what makes her shine as an educator.

Angelita Rovero has spent her life showing up for others, in the classroom, in the community, and in spaces the world doesn't always pay attention to. She's done it while carrying pain quietly and pouring love into the world anyway. In this episode of "Invisible Loss", host Tanaya Rogers sits down with the professor and founder who opens up about the grief the world never gave a name to, and what it really costs to always be the strong one.