Solutions News

On this episode of Solutions News, we are focused on business and how it can be inspired to act as a force for good. We interview Jan Mühlfeit - who served as Chairman of Microsoft in Europe until a few years ago but more recently has been teaching the c-suite and Olympic athletes alike about the importance of emotional intelligence and how to unlock each person’s and each team’s unique human potential. We spotlight how data and transparency are being used to help corporations realize the benefits of being socially responsible, JUST to their employees and their customers, and environmentally sustainable in their approach to good business. It’s no longer enough to pursue profit alone over all other considerations. Business has to have heart, emotional sensitivity, a moral compass, and environmental intelligence if it wants to stay relevant in today’s world. We end the show with some great “didyaknows” and a last word on how to find happiness in the face of sudden change. (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On today’s show, we turn a focus on mental health and community strategies to support individual wellness that affects gun violence, crime, and family healing as well. Our guest is Jina Carvalho, a mental health advocate and co-founder of the Santa Barbara Response Network - a grassroots volunteer non-profit dedicated to offering Psychological First Aid (PFA) and social support for resilient recovery from traumatic incidents including disasters; suicide and violent injuries, especially among the underserved populations and youth. (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On this episode of Solutions News, recorded on April 26, 2019, we discuss the costs of higher education - and spotlight some new ideas being explored on how to pay for it. We are also thrilled to welcome as our guest, Santa Barbara non-profit powerhouse Geoff Green, who is currently the CEO of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation, where he has led the effort to establish the SBCC Promise – tuition-free education for local graduates of Santa Barbara County high schools. We also have some great “didyaknows”, and a final note on LeBron James’ new educational promise. (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On this episode of Solutions News, Rinaldo talks to Sam Horn about her latest book, SOMEDAY is not a Day of the Week, and about how to take positive action in our lives. Topics on the show include Universal Basic Income - now being tried out in Stockton, CA, how the technology behind bitcoin - blockchain - is revolutionary despite bitcoin's questionable worth, and how 3D mapping of the Notre Dame which was completed in 2015 might make rebuilding the iconic structure possible. We also feature some great "didyaknows". (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On this episode of Solutions News, Rinaldo talks to Leonard Wallock, along with Dana Wallock and Ellia Limón about their new non-profit public discourse project, Public Square. Topics on the show include the "Great Green Wall" that's being built by 20 countries across the border of the Sahara desert, how instituting a $100/ton carbon tax would be an economically viable way to curb carbon emissions quickly, and how the military is turning to mindfulness training to improve troop readiness and overall well-being. We also feature some great "didyaknows". (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

This episode of Solutions News focuses on FARMING and solutions to bring economic resiliency as well as to support farms in addressing climate change & corporate consolidation. We were also thrilled to welcome California Assemblymember Monique Limón, as our guest for this show. We also discuss how states are playing a significant leadership role in creating policies to address climate change. And of course, we have some fun “didyaknows” (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On this episode of Solutions News, we are turning a spotlight on activists and their important work. In our main story today, we will take a look at a couple of activists and the ways that they have used their voices to change society. For these truly dedicated people, neither age nor physical condition is an impediment to successfully being the change that they want to be. While these activists are certainly inspiring, their stories demonstrate the ways that anyone can help change the world with simple actions. Our Guest is Heal the Ocean Founder, Hillary Hauser. (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On this episode of Solutions News, recorded on March 22 - World Water Day, we talk about LA’s new solution to address its water needs in the future and then we ask how agriculture - that uses about 80% of the water in California - is dealing with a water scare world. Our guest is Das Williams, 1st district supervisor for Santa Barbara County. We finish up the show with a discussion on an interesting tactic being deployed in Toledo for protecting its water source, and some great “didyaknows”. (Producer: Kristy Jansen)

On today’s show, we talk about the growth of microgrids and how reimagining our local energy infrastructure can lead to more resilient communities. We then turn to community actions that serve a dual purpose - bringing people together and also cleaning up local beaches.

Our guest is Craig Lewis, the Executive Director of the Clean Coalition - an organization that’s working hard to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. We finish up the show with a discussion on some amazing happenings in our natural backyard, the benefits of nature, and some great “didyaknows”. (Producer & Guest host: Kristy Jansen. Guest co-host: Summers McKay)

On this episode of Solutions News, we talk about bioplastics being developed as renewable, biodegradable and non-toxic solutions to petroleum-based plastic. We then turn to the concept of personal resilience and take a close look at several college programs that are being deployed to help young people learn resiliency skills in the face of trauma, crisis, or just frustration. Our Guest is Sunrise Activist Rose Strauss, and we finish the hour with “didyaknows” and a story about productive anger – and how it can be the source of both personal power and positive social change. (Producer & Guest Host: Kristy Jansen. Guest co-host: Summers McKay)