June 2016
The Refugio Oil Spill, One Year Later
A year ago, a corroded pipe operated by Plains All-American burst along the Gaviota Coast, a pristine coastline west of Santa Barbara. It released a river of crude oil into a creek that empties into the ocean at Refugio State Beach. The beach may be cleaned up, but the story of the Refugio oil spill is not over. Join KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian as he leads a lively discussion with local environmental and oil experts on major issues like criminal and civil liability,…
Find out more »October 2016
Priced Out: Santa Barbara’s Housing Crisis
Priced Out: Santa Barbara's Housing Crisis 6pm - Reception 7pm Sharp - Discussion & Live Broadcast Join KCRW and the Santa Barbara Independent at the Center Stage Theater on Thursday, October 6th, for a conversation about Santa Barbara’s housing crisis. Hosted by KCRW's Jonathan Bastian, this live broadcast event is free with RSVP* and will be followed by a Q&A. Be sure to come early and unwind with complimentary wine at the reception! Ask workers in Santa Barbara what their biggest…
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KCRW Live – The Human Face of Drought. In Partnership with Pacific Standard Magazine and Human Rights Watch
KCRW Live - The Human Face of Drought: In partnership with Pacific Standard Magazine and Human Rights Watch A live broadcast hosted by KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian Thursday, February 23, 2017 6pm – Reception 7pm Sharp – Discussion and live broadcast begin Free with RSVP* In a one-hour, live broadcast conversation between investigative reporters, human rights practitioners and environment academics, we will explore the human face of climate change on a global level as well as the very real human consequences…
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