With a Super El Nino coming this winter, how can we best prepare for weather and other emergencies? Host Bettina Swigger will talk to the people in charge of providing emergency services about ways every resident, business, and organization can prepare. Scott Jalbert from the San Luis Obispo County and Joe Little from the City of San Luis Obispo will talk about practical ways to get ready for the unexpected. Listeners are invited to call in with questions.Listen Thursdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation military veterans Chas and Liz Ruth about their years of service and the lives of military families who pass down their legacy and dedication to country from generation to generation. Although only 7% of the American population serves in the military, according to Army recruiters, the U.S. military functions heavily as a "family business," as roughly 70%-80% of all current military recruits have an immediate or extended family member who served before them. Even those relatives who do not directly serve become part of the military experience in support of their family member.Listen live Tuesdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick for a conversation with nurses from Cottage Health in Santa Barbara about their efforts to unionize and advocate for improved working conditions and patient care. They will discuss the challenges facing healthcare workers, including safe staffing, burnout, nurse retention, and workplace equity.Listen Thursdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer for a conversation with Four Star General Michael Hagee, USMC, Ret.