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Jonathan Bastian

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Jonathan Bastian is an award-winning public radio host. Prior to KCRW he worked for Louisville's NPR station (WFPL), and also created and hosted a weekly TV program that aired on PBS stations across six states. He has interviewed numerous influential writers, thinkers and policy makers, including Salman Rushdie, Congressman John Lewis, Jared Diamond, Michael Chabon, Oliver Sacks, Barbara Kingsolver, and many others. His work has aired nationally on NPR's All Things Considered and been published on NPR.org.

FROM Jonathan Bastian

In Santa Barbara, a clinical trial addresses early childhood adversity

In Santa Barbara, a clinical trial addresses early childhood adversity A clinical trial in Santa Barbara is testing intervention techniques for children experiencing toxic stress. Vandenberg Air Force Base is going green with one of the largest solar farms in the county. And videos of people swimming through trash will be projected on the Santa Barbara County Courthouse this weekend.

26 MIN, 3 SEC Apr 13, 2018

Ojai wines make a comeback

Ojai wines make a comeback The Ojai Vineyard promised great things for wine growing in the Ojai Valley when it was founded in 1983. But a grape virus called Pierce’s disease soon began ravaging the region’s vines. Now, wineries and vineyards are returning, using better viticultural techniques to track and control the disease.

4 MIN Apr 11, 2018

Who’s jumping aboard the new commuter train?

Who’s jumping aboard the new commuter train? There’s finally a morning commuter train between Ventura and Santa Barbara, but how many people are taking it and will it reduce traffic along Highway 101? San Luis Obispo braces for the closure of Diablo Canyon, and the loss of 1,500 jobs, while a Congressman tries to help mitigate the economic blow it’ll have on the county. Winemakers along the Central Coast worry about Chinese tariffs. And public art is popping up along State Street.

26 MIN, 21 SEC Apr 06, 2018

As Santa Barbara’s sheriff faces re-election, the union calls for change

As Santa Barbara’s sheriff faces re-election, the union calls for change Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is up for re-election, and a larger group of deputies have decided to support one of Brown’s competitors. Recent ICE audits in the Central Valley have farmworkers and farm owners along the Central Coast worried they may be next. And as Women's History Month wraps up, a story of a Mexican orphan who became one of the first female landowners in California.

26 MIN, 5 SEC Mar 30, 2018

New culinary hot spots in Santa Barbara

New culinary hot spots in Santa Barbara There are always new restaurants popping up in Santa Barbara. Some make it, but others are gone before the end of the year. Local food and wine writer Matt Kettmann dined at a couple spots recently that he thinks have what it takes to last.

4 MIN, 40 SEC Mar 26, 2018

Angry parents pledge to recall Santa Barbara's school board

Angry parents pledge to recall Santa Barbara's school board Another winter storm prompted the fourth round of evacuations this year, but the “atmospheric river” that hit Southern California did not pack the expected punch. Did it help fill local reservoirs and put a dent in the drought? Angry parents are planning to recall at least two school board members at the Santa Barbara Unified School District. And a historian is fighting to preserve the story of a nearby Japanese detention facility.

26 MIN, 30 SEC Mar 23, 2018

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SoCal prepares for the biggest storm of the year A big storm is expected to hit California and last through Thursday, potentially causing flash floods and mudslides. Evacuations are underway in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties -- communities that were ravaged only four months ago by the Thomas Fire.

6 MIN, 40 SEC Mar 21, 2018

Who benefits from a protected coastline?

Who benefits from a protected coastline? One tech billionaire sets aside thousands of acres on Point Conception for environmental research, while another near San Francisco wants a popular surfing beach all to himself. And, it’s yoga, but with goats - that sometimes pee on people.

26 MIN, 9 SEC Mar 16, 2018

Summerland’s leaking oil well finally gets capped

Summerland’s leaking oil well finally gets capped After years of legal and legislative battles, an abandoned, leaking oil well off Summerland Beach has been capped. A new fund is helping undocumented immigrants who can’t access federal disaster assistance. There’s some major political upheaval stirring in Oxnard. And we tour an alternative living space in Santa Barbara.

24 MIN, 5 SEC Mar 09, 2018

Breaking the rules of Old World wine

Breaking the rules of Old World wine From sourcing top-quality grapes to creating an alluring label, winemakers around the world work hard to make sure their brand stands out. Matt Kettmann from the Santa Barbara Independent has been following one particular guy in Buellton who’s putting a new spin on the industry by super-macerating his wines.

4 MIN, 15 SEC Mar 06, 2018

Why Calaveras County said no to marijuana

Why Calaveras County said no to marijuana With recreational sales of marijuana now legal, the "green rush" is on. Marijuana growers from Humboldt to Hollywood are expanding their operations. And politicians are looking to capture the tax revenue. But not in Calaveras County.

7 MIN, 22 SEC Mar 06, 2018

Evacuating before storms is the new normal

Evacuating before storms is the new normal Another storm swept through Santa Barbara and Ventura counties Thursday night, and many had to evacuate. We get an update and learn how rain gauges can help prepare us for the next storm. Plus, a surprise drop out this week means there’s now only one candidate running for a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

25 MIN, 56 SEC Mar 02, 2018

Should sheriff deputies patrol our high schools?

Should sheriff deputies patrol our high schools? As the nation wrestles with another school shooting, we visit an active shooter seminar in Goleta. Also, does having a cop on high school campuses make students safer? We ask two parents with two very different opinions. Plus, one author thinks conserving water doesn’t start with shorter showers, but with looking at the foods we eat.

26 MIN Feb 23, 2018

Post disasters, Santa Barbara’s wine industry bounces back

Post disasters, Santa Barbara’s wine industry bounces back The Thomas Fire and mudslides in Montecito weakened Santa Barbara’s tourism industry and impacted local businesses. But, it hasn’t been all bad. Matt Kettmann from the Santa Barbara Independent says some wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley saw more foot traffic than usual, and rescheduled charity events are packed.

4 MIN, 20 SEC Feb 22, 2018

As housing prices soar, so do evictions

As housing prices soar, so do evictions It’s not cheap to live in Santa Barbara. Even low-income housing can stretch a family’s budget - and when there’s simply not enough money to write that rent check, a landlord will often issue an eviction notice. For families facing that situation, what happens next?

26 MIN, 19 SEC Feb 16, 2018

Could more oil rigs soon dot our coastline?

Could more oil rigs soon dot our coastline? As protesters gather to speak out against the Trump Administration’s plan to expand oil and gas drilling in federal waters, we speak with an environmental reporter and a lawyer about how these changes could affect the Santa Barbara Channel.

25 MIN, 47 SEC Feb 09, 2018

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Trump's 'America First' goes missing abroad

Trump's 'America First' goes missing abroad In the Middle East, President Trump is changing some policies of the Obama Administration—and reversing his own campaign attacks on Islam as a religion that "hates us." We hear about his visit to Saudi Arabia and what's at stake for the rest of his foreign excursion.

51 MIN, 17 SEC May 22, 2017

Janesville and the American Dream

Janesville and the American Dream Janesville, Wisconsin is the hometown of Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. But he couldn’t prevent the closing of the General Motors factory after 100 years. On this Memorial Day rebroadcast of To the Point, we hear what’s happened to what once was a model of American middle-class unity.

51 MIN, 19 SEC May 29, 2017

Replacing Obamacare: Now you see it… now you don’t

Replacing Obamacare: Now you see it… now you don’t As the Senate deliberates replacing Obmacare, health coverage for millions of people is at stake. There've been no public hearings, and a draft measure won't be made public. Is the House version so unpopular that that Senate is hiding a version that looks much the same?

51 MIN, 17 SEC Jun 12, 2017

The Trump agenda: where's the beef?

The Trump agenda: where's the beef? President Trump says big things are happening. After celebrating a House bill on health care, he doesn’t yet have Senate agreement. With James Comey’s public testimony scheduled tomorrow, the President today tweeted his selection of a new FBI Director. Is the Chief Executive all style and no substance? Later, terror attacks in Iran and conflicting claims about who’s behind them.

51 MIN, 18 SEC Jun 07, 2017