In first campaign interview, mayoral front-runner talks politics and policy of rent control, State Street and budget, jabbing at chief rival Eric Friedman for consistently siding with incumbent mayor.

Shirley Lim delves into the world of poetry, discussing its accessibility and impact on everyday life. The poet shares her journey, influences, and writing process, highlighting poetry's role in addressing societal issues like climate change and political themes. She also reflects on teaching poetry to children and reads several of her poems, showcasing the connection between poetry and both personal and collective experiences. Shirley reads poems from her In Praise of Limes collection, including 'Santa Barbara Rain' and 'April Heat Wave'. She also shares political and climate change poems. The conversation concludes with a discussion of American identity and the evolving genius of the country.

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Our All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists is back with a new episode of Newsmakers TV, breaking down Santa Barbara's most consequential and entertaining news stories.

Cynthia Carbone Ward shares her writing journey, focusing on personal storytelling and community engagement. She reflects on her experiences as a writer and teacher, discussing the emotional aspects of caregiving and the power of writing. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of oral history and shared narratives, encouraging aspiring writers to find their unique voices and write from personal experiences while offering practical writing advice.

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It’s deadline day for candidates running for mayor and city council in Santa Barbara, and with a majority of seats at City Hall up for grabs, Josh Molina joins the genial host to handicap the races – and break down why they’re important in shaping crucial policies about the city’s future that hang in the balance.

David Starkey hosts Alden Nielsen to discuss his poetry career and influences. They explore how music impacts poetry and the importance of diverse literature. Nielsen shares insights on political themes in his work and his teaching experiences in China. He emphasizes introducing students to lesser-known works and addresses challenges in contemporary education. The conversation wraps up with advice for aspiring poets, stressing the value of persistence in writing.

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Trump's congressional allies this week passed legislation to hand complete control of Sable oil company's offshore operations in Santa Barbara to the U.S. Defense Department, a stunning development that Nick Welsh explains on this week's episode, joined by Callie Fausey who breaks down the Administration's aggressive effort to dismantle the Endangered Species Act, and by Josh Molina, who has the latest on the increasingly raucous conflict over rent control at City Hall. Plus: Josh's breakthrough moment as a social media star.

David Starkey discusses his novel, 'The Wonderful Poor Ghost,' which revolves around a plane crash involving a rock band. The story delves into themes of fame, loss, and creativity. Starkey shares his experiences in writing across genres, the art of suspense, and balancing humor with emotion. He also talks about his poetic background, character development, and upcoming projects, including a novel set in Japan and a post-apocalyptic tale.

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Kaitlin Sweeney joins the gang to reprise her newspress.com reporting about Topics A, B and C on Santa Barbara’s local news front this week – the tragic death of Bruce the English Bulldog at doggie day care – and the wave of online and real-life outrage and anger that erupted at the owners of the facility. Ryan P. Cruz previews next week’s big City Hall vote on rent control and Josh Molina offers his take of how the contentious issue is shaping the campaigns for mayor and city council. Plus: Indivisible’s voting right rally, back-to-school supplies campaign, and old people forced out at Veronica Springs.

Host Jerry Roberts interviews Cevin Cathell, candidate for Santa Barbara City Council, District 5

After decades working on the production side of the film industry, first-time candidate Cevin Cathell says she wants to bring the organizational and budget skills she learned professionally to the task of representing District 5 on the Santa Barbara City Council. In the wide-open three-way race, she opposes rent control and most new taxes, and favors experimenting with allowing cars back on several blocks of upper State Street.