Paula Mathia Fryer, Senior Director, SLO Partners, Jennifer Clayton, Director of Student Success, SLO Partners, and Ryan Dunn, CEO , Mantis Composites, talk with host Kris Kington-Barker about SLO County's recently reached milestone: 1,000 residents gaining new job-relevant skills. They will discuss ongoing cost-of-living pressures influencing career and workforce decisions locally, and what this signals for the local workforce and economy.Listen Live and call in Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX

This week its two conversations from backstage at Live Oak Music Festival 2025 with Miko Marks and Chuck Prophet - as we look forward to the next big weekend June 19-21st. Miko Marks brings her heart, soul and life experience to her country music inspired Americana/Gospel/Soul sound - and shared deeply about her return to performing after a 20 year hiatus. Chuck Prophet started in the 1980's punk scene and has covered many different musical styles throughout his decades writing, performing and producing. His current Cumbia fusion project is highlighted on his latest album; Wake the Dead.

Fred Munroe is joined by Restorative Partners, to discuss their ongoing work to break the cycle of crime and incarceration, Join the conversation Thursday at 1pm on Central Coast Voices.

A most fascinating conversation with Kate Crawford recorded back in 2016 when she was Assistant Curator of American Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.