TV Santa Barbara

David Starkey hosts Edward Humes, who shares his journey in journalism and discusses his books on crime and environmental issues. Humes highlights the challenges of recycling and the importance of social justice in storytelling. He presents innovative solutions for waste management, such as urban farming and renewable energy, while urging individuals to take action by growing their own food and re...

David Starkey hosts Brian Tanguay to discuss their work with the California Review of Books and Tanguay's journey as a writer. Tanguay shares his experiences in the Air Force and how current political events shape literature. They delve into the challenges of writing about politics, the importance of reading, and the nature of book reviews, highlighting the role of writers in society amidst a comp...

In a one-on-one interview about his campaign for Santa Barbara mayor, City Council member Eric Friedman stresses fiscal restraint and his anti-rent control stance:"I'm in the center," Friedman says.

Sheriff Bill Brown’s shameful attack on a local immigration reporter and ICE’s loathsome Father’s Day raids on Santa Barbara neighborhoods take center stage on this week’s edition, as Sofia Wallace, Ryan Cruz and Josh Molina join the panel in also breaking down the latest on the eight-story monstrosity proposed to be built behind the Mission and the buzz over a new electric car charging station th...

Small business owner Colleen Macey and architect Cass Ensberg join the genial host to discuss the latest push to re-open downtown State Street to vehicular traffic, as the ad hoc State Street Business Alliance has launched a letter and petition campaign urging City Council to repeal legislation that formalized the street closure, which was originally enacted and intended only as a Covid-era emerge...

Leading off a new series of interviews with Nov. 3 election candidates for City Council and Mayor, former tech executive Monte Wilson discusses his opposition to rent control and the total closure to cars of downtown State Street, along with his economic development ideas for generating more revenue for City Hall.

Gillian Osborne shares her journey in writing and poetry, discussing her book 'Green, Green, Green'. She explores themes of motherhood and the creative process, highlighting the balance between observation and imagination. Osborne reflects on the challenges of writing while parenting and the role of ritual in creativity. She reads poetry excerpts, emphasizing color and nature, and encourages write...

On this week’s episode, Montecito Journal Editor Gwyn Lurie returns to recap her extraordinary public conversation with pioneering legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw, highlighting the new series of public forums sponsored by her enterprise, as News-Press Editor Josh Molina reprises his reporting on the remarkable political developments swirling around the Santa Barbara City Council’s stumbling effort...

David Starkey interviews Nick Welsh, exploring his writing journey, including Pulitzer nominations and local government coverage. Welsh shares his opinion piece writing approach, the significance of storytelling, and his editor's role. He discusses housing challenges at UCSB, mental health care shortages, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Welsh emphasizes the need for improved communication from...

The shocking news this week that the city of Santa Barbara has spent through all its budget reserves not only re-shapes debate on major policy decisions, but also instantly transforms the race for mayor and three soon-to-be vacant city council seats, as Josh Molina and Sophia Wallace join the genial host in breaking down a big week of City Hall headlines, including a new plan to regulate vacation...

Anita Perez Ferguson shares her inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming an author and political figure. She highlights her trilogy, Mission Bells, which reveals the untold stories of California's workers. Ferguson discusses resilience, the importance of education, and representation in literature, reflecting on her government experiences and the significance of community support....

On this week’s edition, our all-star panel of local journalists updates the Trump Administration’s real-life impacts on real people in Santa Barbara County, as Christina McDermott details how thousands of poor and elderly folks suddenly face food scarcity, and Ryan P. Cruz reprises his reporting on new data about federal immigration arrests locally - while Josh Molina has the latest as vote-counti...

Laurie shares her journey with the instrument, discussing its beauty, costs, and the learning process. She recounts personal stories of performances, the challenges of playing, and the significance of proper technique. Rasmussen highlights her teaching methods, the versatility of her students, and the emotional connection music creates with audiences. She reflects on her travels and memorable expe...

Thirty-six hours before election results begin trickling in, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host for a final rundown on the June 2 primary, as the three amigos break down final polling on the governor’s race, last-minute intel on the critical Board of Supervisors race for the Fifth District, the strange dynamics in the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder contest, an unusual challenge to a sitting...

Rick Noguchi, CEO of California Humanities, joins this week’s edition of Newsmakers TV to discuss the impact of the Trump Administration’s massive DOGE cuts, which slashed crucial federal funding that his non-profit organization has counted on for half-a-century to make grants for programs around the state, including money in Santa Barbara for the Trust for Historical Preservation, the Historical...

Glenn Phillips shares insights about his busy touring life and personal milestones, including marriage. He discusses the songwriting process, emphasizing collaboration and the influence of family on creativity. Vocal care and mindfulness play key roles in his music, as he highlights the emotional depth of his work. Phillips also describes a songwriting game that inspires him, showcasing how everyd...

This week’s laundry list of horrors the Trump Administration is inflicting upon the Central Coast leads off with ICE agents staging home invasions against immigration advocates in Ventura, continues to the government moving local litigation against Sable Offshore into federal court and winds up with the county facing an $11 million bill to pay for health care for poor people, as Ryan P. Cruz, Nick...

Emily Lord-Kambitsch shares her journey as a poet and educator, highlighting her upbringing in Santa Barbara and her academic focus on classics and mythology. She discusses her poetry, which delves into themes of spirituality, agency, and personal growth. Cambi reads her work, touching on childhood, yoga, and societal issues, while emphasizing the blend of personal and collective narratives and th...

L.A. Times political columnist Mark Z. Barabak returns for a deep dive on the California governor’s race, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of the front-runners – and offering some on-the-ground intel on the disconnect between what Actual Voters and the pundit class are focused on, 19 days before June 2 primary. Plus: insights about the national war over redistricting, Gavin Newsom’s nasc...

Scott Devine shares his journey in theater, reflecting on his background and the pandemic's impact on the arts. He discusses the upcoming season at Ensemble Theater, emphasizing community support and engaging programming to draw audiences back. Devine highlights the importance of truth in storytelling and the unique themes of family, history, and cultural representation in the new plays, encouragi...

A blockbuster development planned for the Carpinteria Bluffs, a wind farm project torpedoed by the Trump Administration, and the latest twist in the Sable Oil saga all feature on this week’s episode of Newsmakers TV, as Callie Fausey returns to reprise her recent reporting on the environmental beat, and Josh Molina shares all the latest happenings and gossip on the political beat, less than a mont...

Community activists Chuck Flacks and Charla Bregante join the genial host to discuss the mid-term elections and “Flip the Vote,” a nationwide grassroots organization aimed at helping blue state voters direct money and resources to crucial congressional swing districts that will determine whether Donald Trump and the MAGA movement continue to hold unchecked power in Washington.

TC Boyle shares insights about his life and writing, focusing on his new novel, Blue Skies. He discusses themes like climate change and personal experiences with nature. Boyle highlights how the weather affects mood and the challenges of living in disaster-prone areas. He emphasizes literature's role in exploring existential issues and human-environment interactions, while also reflecting on his t...

After six years and more than 60 public hearings, the Santa Barbara City Council this week finally approved a master plan for State Street – but many, expensive hurdles remain, as Josh Molina, Ryan Cruz and Nick Welsh discuss with the genial host on this week’s edition. Plus: some high-quality political gossip, the latest on the community standoff with ICE and a new twist in the saga of that block...

This forum for the Candidates for California Assembly’s 37th District is being sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, together with our co-sponsors, the Santa Barbara – Goleta Valley branch of AAUW, and the League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County. We’re coming to you from the studio of TVWB, live-streaming on the LWVSB Facebook page and on the LWVSB YouTube channel....