KUCI: Ask A Leader

Problem Gambling Extended Interview

This is the continuation of Brianne Doura-Schawohl's interview.

Gambling, Problem Gambling, Especially on College Campuses

In the aftermath of California voters weighing in on Propositions 26 and 27 dealing with gambling, for the full hour Brianne Doura-Schawohl, advocate, consultant, and lobbyist speaks about problem gambling, across the nation, including on college campuses. She contributed extensively to the recent N Y Times 4-day series about the high stakes gambling enterprises, a thorough exposé about the asymmetry of resources and power. If gambling is a problem, support is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER, (800-426-2537), or text “SUPPORT” to 533242 to get more information about problem gambling behavior. Music credits: Chimora, “African Americano,” Sounds of Africa- album; Gerardo Frisina, "The Obsession," Modern Latin Jazz = album.

Largest Campus Strike Takes Root in UC System AND Presenting

Since "Ask A Leader" listeners can walk and chew gum, you all can continue watching 2022 midterm election results while we take on local union activity. Organizers with the UAW and the UC-AFT on UCI campus have just started a strike, joining 48,000 UC system wide with grievances aplenty among those in lecturing and researching roles, https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/reinstate-fired-lecturers-respect-the-union-contract-restore-justice Guests include: Nick Maurer, lecturer awaiting re-appointment; Mia Villegas, lab project coordinator and academic workers' UAW recording secretary; and in absentia, Honora St. Clair, UC-AFT 5810 field representative; and . Returning to the show in the second segment (minute 29:26), is Craig Tyrl, artistic director of The Wayward Artist. He’s got a play this month, a gala next month, and a new season next year. Music credits: Chimora, “African Americano,” Sounds of Africa- album; Sportive Tricks, “Working Man,” Tricks of the Trade – album; Billy Bragg “There is Power in the Union,” Talking with the Taxman about Poetry – album; Sportive Tricks, “The Working Man,” Tricks of the Trade – album.

Ask A Voter - Midterm Elections 2022

Welcome to the Nov 8, 2022 edition of "Ask A Voter." We made it, today is the Midterm Elections 2022. As our tradition goes, this program morphs into Ask A Voter. On general elections we fan out across the nation. This year we visit battleground states; heading from the east going west. We open with Ngozi Nnaka, mental health care counselor in Macon, GA and Dawn Walker, non-profit consultant in Athens, GA (minute 1:46). In the next segment (minute 13:13) is Tamina Rawls, retired trauma care professional, now fully a political organizer, based in Detroit, MI. We move on to Madison, WI with Sue Jones, water management retiree, returning with her canvassing experience (minute 20:26). Next is UCI earth system science Ph.D candidate and KUCI public affairs host, Audrey Odwuor (minute 31:40). Closing out the show, staked out in Yuma, AZ is journalist/writer/attorney Sharon Lieb, reporting on her canvassing and poll-watching activities (minute 42:44). They pack this hour with intention and insight, all in the thick of campaigns across the nation! Music credits: Aaron Copeland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Leonard Bernstein conducting New York; Charlie Haden/Liberation Music Orchestra, “Blue Anthem,” Not In Our Name – album; Berklee We Will Rise Summit, “Lift Every Voice.”

School Boards On The Frontline AND Irvine Mayor Khan Is Invited To Speak

One week til the midterm elections, folks. Dropped my ballot off in the drop box last week, saved Registrar Page a stamp. After the tsunami of October surprises, we seem to be experiencing November surprises, so keep your critical thinking caps on ever snugly. Today my guests are Allyson Muñiz Damikolas, Tustin Unified School Board member with insights about the trends afoot in Orange County school boards’ composition. Think tectonic plates moving under our feet. In the second segment the planned guest, who committed to this segment, and despite repeated attempts to reach her live, Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan was unavailable. She is running for another term. The host pressed on with election advisories. Music credits: Chimora, “African Americano,” Sounds of Africa- album; Zélia Barbosa, Sertão & Favelas; ”Conga del Fuego" composed by Arturo Marquez, Gustavo Dudamel conducting Simon Bolivar of Venezuela; “Minor Swing,” Black Market Trust, Songs – album.

Meet Irvine City Council Candidates: Larry Agran and Navid Sadigh

Two weeks to go before the election day; so much activity with early voting. Today we hear from two gentlemen running for Irvine City Council, incumbent Larry Agran and Navid Sadigh (minute 36:54). On the menu: Orange County Power Authority, All American Asphalt Co, the Great Park, broadband services, and municipal elected districts.Music credits: Chimora, “African Americano,” Sounds of Africa- album; Elisa Bee, "A Sun That Never Goes Down;” Weather Report, “Young and Fine,” This Is Jazz - album.

Candidate Dack Interview on His District Map

Part 2 of the Ryan Dack interview taking up how his district map and the incumbent's resignation continue to process.

Meet Ryan Dack South OC Comm College Dist Area 6 Candidate AND Meet Irvine Mayoral Candidate Simon Moon And ”Nina Simone: Four Women” at So Coast ...

Voters around the country, California included, are beginning to vote; the Elect Project Monday posted over 2 million votes have already been cast. Continuing our coverage of down ticket races in the Irvine area, we hear from Ryan Dack candidate for Trustee Area 6 of the South Orange County Community College District. In the second segment (minute 21:38), pastor and Army reserve officer Simon Moon will speak about his bid for the mayor of Irvine. And as time allowed (minute 45:06), a few words from playwright Christina Ham about the current run of her play “Nina Simone: Four Women,” at the South Coast Rep in Costa Mesa. Details for this production are available at: https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/22-23-season/nina-simone-four-women/ Music credits: Chimora, “African Americano,” Sounds of Africa- album; John Beasley, “Played Twice,” Monk’estra Vol. 2 – album; Silk Road Ensemble with Yo Yo Ma, "Saidi Swing,” A Playlist Without Borders – album; and Nina Simone, “Ain’t Got No – I Got Life.”