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The Jefferson ExchangeCal Poly Humboldt research links tree trimming to wildfire riskCal Poly Humboldt researchers conduct field research along a powerline corridor in northern California. (Lucy Kerhoulis)New research from Cal Poly Humboldt highlights a complication in California’s wildfire prevention efforts tied to vegetation management along power lines.A study led by forest physiology professor Lucy Kerhoulas found that pruning and tree removal often leave behind large woody debris. In rural Northern California, that material can accumulate beneath transmission corridors, creating heavy fuel loads that increase wildfire risk even as utilities work to reduce outages."Part of the protocol," Kerhoulas said, "should be that as mu...
2026-02-1915 min
Majors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtCritical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology with Renée ByrdWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study, specifically the value of that pursuit both during the college experience and beyond. This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. Renée Byrd, Associate Professor of English and the Chair of the Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology (ak...
2026-02-1629 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Native American Studies with Kaitlin ReedWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study, specifically the value of that pursuit both during the college experience and beyond. This week Dr. Kaitlin Reed , Interim Chair of the Department of Native American Studies joins the show. Native American Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt is a continu...
2026-02-0228 min
Humboldt Last Week371: King tides flood homes, a farm killing stuns Bridgeville, Eureka declares trans sanctuary, a pro soccer signing, and much moreRecord-high king tides flood King Salmon earlier this month, chilling testimony details a sudden execution-style killing at a Bridgeville cannabis farm, Eureka City Council votes to become a sanctuary for transgender people and their health care, health insurance costs spike across Humboldt, Cal Poly Humboldt students stage a walkout over Trump and campus investments, more than 1,000 people rally in Eureka with additional protests in Garberville, local leaders and residents push back against offshore oil drilling as Arcata formally opposes it, a viral Reddit post draws a line against ICE supporters and white supremacists, Sheriff Billy Honsal warns cartels and...
2026-01-2310 min
Humboldt Last Week371: King tides flood homes, a farm killing stuns Bridgeville, Eureka declares trans sanctuary, a pro soccer signing, and much moreRecord-high king tides flood King Salmon earlier this month, chilling testimony details a sudden execution-style killing at a Bridgeville cannabis farm, Eureka City Council votes to become a sanctuary for transgender people and their health care, health insurance costs spike across Humboldt, Cal Poly Humboldt students stage a walkout over Trump and campus investments, more than 1,000 people rally in Eureka with additional protests in Garberville, local leaders and residents push back against offshore oil drilling as Arcata formally opposes it, a viral Reddit post draws a line against ICE supporters and white supremacists, Sheriff Billy Honsal warns cartels and illegal...
2026-01-2312 min
Talk HumboldtCal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal: "We're in the opportunity business"The debut of Talk Humboldt co-host and Cal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal explores his Humboldt roots, his own homelessness, and the role of mentorship.
2026-01-2208 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Native American Studies with Kayla BegayWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study, specifically the value of that pursuit both during the college experience and beyond. This week Dr. Kayla Begay, Chair of the Department of Native American Studies joins the show. Native American Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt is a...
2026-01-1830 minThe Jefferson ExchangeCal Poly Humboldt named Bicycle Friendly UniversityStudents gather on their bikes on the Cal Poly campus. From Bike Share to the Bicycle Learning Center, Cal Poly Humboldt embraces bicycling as an affordable, healthy, pollution-free, equitable transportation option. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Cal Poly with an award and named it a "Bicycle Friendly" university. (Cal Poly Humboldt )Cal Poly Humboldt University received a bronze award from the League of American Bicyclists, recognizing it as a Bicycle Friendly University for promoting and enabling accessible, safe bicycling on campus. Morgan King, a climate action analyst at Cal Poly Humboldt, offers details about the...
2026-01-0815 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtSchool of Applied Health with Ara PachmayerWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study, specifically the value of that pursuit both during the college experience and beyond. This week Ara Pachmayer, Chair of the School of Applied Health, joins the show. The school’s diverse programs of Kinesiology, Nursing and Recreation Administrat...
2026-01-0530 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Politics with Joice ChangWelcome back to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week Joice Chang, recent Chair of the Department of Politics, joins the show. I interviewed Joice over this past summer and since t...
2025-12-2236 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Oceanography with Christine CassWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week, Christine Cass, Chair of the Department of Oceanography, joins the show! Because of Cal Poly Humboldt's location along the northern coast of Califor...
2025-12-0828 minHumboldt Last Week367: CBS drama, Guy Fieri’s quad “explodes,” supervisor clash, hate-crime chaos?, store closures, NFL dudes, and moreFerndale export Guy Fieri suffers a brutal quad tear and emergency surgery after a fall on set, Supervisor Rex Bohn faces a misconduct complaint tied to a tobacco rules dust-up, two Cal Poly Humboldt professors land on TPUSA’s “Watchlist,” Eureka’s Crisp Lounge dispensary closes amid a shrinking cannabis market, EPD pursues a hate-crime warrant after a racist, anti-LGBTQ attack on county security, Eureka lands a $70K traffic-safety grant, Humboldt Clothing Co. exits the Bayshore Mall after 25 years, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over his 2018 case, the sheriff says most body cams weren’t rolling before a fatal Blue...
2025-12-0515 minHumboldt Last Week367: CBS drama, Guy Fieri’s quad “explodes,” supervisor clash, hate-crime chaos?, store closures, NFL dudes, and moreFerndale export Guy Fieri suffers a brutal quad tear and emergency surgery after a fall on set, Supervisor Rex Bohn faces a misconduct complaint tied to a tobacco rules dust-up, two Cal Poly Humboldt professors land on TPUSA’s “Watchlist,” Eureka’s Crisp Lounge dispensary closes amid a shrinking cannabis market, EPD pursues a hate-crime warrant after a racist, anti-LGBTQ attack on county security, Eureka lands a $70K traffic-safety grant, Humboldt Clothing Co. exits the Bayshore Mall after 25 years, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over his 2018 case, the sheriff says most body cams weren’t rolling before a fatal Blue Lake...
2025-12-0518 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Sociology with Josh MeiselWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. Josh Meisel is on the show today as the Chair of the Department of Sociology. We discuss all that is going on in the field...
2025-11-2332 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Biological Sciences with Sharyn MarksWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. Sharyn Marks is on the show today as the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences. We go over many topics, from her time as a...
2025-11-0826 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtLeadership Studies with Jill AndersonWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's episode features a conversation with Jill Anderson, Program Director of Leadership Studies , which is housed inside the College of Professional Studies at Cal Poly Humb...
2025-10-2526 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Mathematics with Tyler EvansWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. Tyler Evans, the Chair of the Department of Mathematics, which is housed inside the College of Arts, Humanities and...
2025-10-1227 minHumboldt Last Week362: Ex-Cal Poly staffer jailed, K9 hunt, sci-fi, Bareilles wedding, stalled fish farm, Habit Burger update, that tequila heist, and moreA former Cal Poly Humboldt employee gets about eight months and sex-offender registration, Eureka’s newish Starbucks closes, the K9 team Dylan’s Dogs searches rugged Willow Creek terrain for Bailey Blunt, the $650 million Samoa fish farm idea sits in limbo after months of silence, Eureka advances hazardous cleanup at the waterfront Balloon Track, a local man detained during a Gaza aid mission is released amid allegations of harsh treatment, county supervisors vote 3–1 to oppose new offshore oil and gas drilling off our coast, crabbers face tougher seasons, Roy Tsatoke’s family keeps pushing for answers a year after he vanis...
2025-10-1014 minHumboldt Last Week362: Ex-Cal Poly staffer jailed, K9 hunt, sci-fi, Bareilles wedding, stalled fish farm, Habit Burger update, that tequila heist, and moreA former Cal Poly Humboldt employee gets about eight months and sex-offender registration, Eureka’s newish Starbucks closes, the K9 team Dylan’s Dogs searches rugged Willow Creek terrain for Bailey Blunt, the $650 million Samoa fish farm idea sits in limbo after months of silence, Eureka advances hazardous cleanup at the waterfront Balloon Track, a local man detained during a Gaza aid mission is released amid allegations of harsh treatment, county supervisors vote 3–1 to oppose new offshore oil and gas drilling off our coast, crabbers face tougher seasons, Roy Tsatoke’s family keeps pushing for answers a year after he vanished...
2025-10-1015 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtSchool of Engineering with Eileen CashmanWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. Dr. Eileen Cashman is on the show today as the Chair of the School of Engineering. We discuss her background, her time as a studen...
2025-09-2730 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis with Nicholas PerdueWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a Department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week, Nicholas Perdue, Chair of the Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis is on the show to discuss all the current happenings and offer...
2025-09-1330 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Physics & Astronomy with Monty MolaWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week, Dr. Monty Mola of the Department of Physics & Astronomy joins the show to discuss all that is going with gravity (turns out, q...
2025-08-3030 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtSchool of Education with Libby Miller and Jim WoglomWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week, we have two guests: Libby Miller and Jim Woglom, Co-Chairs of the School of Education, housed inside the College of Professional Studies at Cal...
2025-08-2227 minHumboldt Last Week357: Cougar in Arcata, Humboldt hogtie, shotgun standoff, plus protests, that hospital battle, and hometown winsA woman in the Arcata Community Forest stared down a mountain lion, locals reportedly hog-tied a suspected arsonist before his arrest, there was a tense shotgun standoff west of Willow Creek, a man found dead was ID’d as an LA visitor linked to Reggae on the River, Humboldt logged a jail transfer to ICE under serious-felon rules, CA’s AG says Providence St. Joseph is trying to back out of a care agreement, Cal Poly Humboldt put a cross country coach on leave amid allegations, Eureka will bill $50 per abandoned shopping cart, the Arcata council is again shouted down...
2025-08-1512 minHumboldt Last Week357: Cougar in Arcata, Humboldt hogtie, shotgun standoff, plus protests, that hospital battle, and hometown winsA woman in the Arcata Community Forest stared down a mountain lion, locals reportedly hog-tied a suspected arsonist before his arrest, there was a tense shotgun standoff west of Willow Creek, a man found dead was ID’d as an LA visitor linked to Reggae on the River, Humboldt logged a jail transfer to ICE under serious-felon rules, CA’s AG says Providence St. Joseph is trying to back out of a care agreement, Cal Poly Humboldt put a cross country coach on leave amid allegations, Eureka will bill $50 per abandoned shopping cart, the Arcata council is again shouted down over...
2025-08-1513 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtSchool of Education with Libby Miller and Jim WoglomWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week, we have two guests: Libby Miller and Jim Woglom, Co-Chairs of the School of Education, housed inside the College of Professional Studies at...
2025-08-1527 min
SNAFUBARTruman’s Faith, Niebuhr’s DoubtWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week, we are diving into the topic of military lingo, a way of speaking that is embedded into everyday life for former and current military personnel as well as for civilians. In today’s episode, we’re going to focus our attention on President Harry Truman: we’re going to look a little bit at his pre-presidential life of military service, and then we’re going to turn to his presidency, highlighting the moral urgency that he brought to questions of global responsibility and interventionism. We’ll introduce the Truman Doctrine and then we’ll...
2025-08-091h 08Majors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Dance, Music & Theatre with Linda MaxwellWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Linda Maxwell, Theatre Program Leader and Lecturer of Dance within the Department of Dance, Music & Theater in the College of A...
2025-08-0126 minSNAFUBARAmerican Civil ReligionWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week, we are diving into the topic of military lingo, a way of speaking that is embedded into everyday life for former and current military personnel as well as for civilians. Today we’re exploring the concept of American civil religion. This episode, like our Military Lingo episode, offers some insight into the deeper frameworks we’re using to shape our podcast. overall and, this episode will offer a deeper insight into a concept that, as we argue, really shapes the way the United States engages in warfare. Not sure what...
2025-07-261h 00Humboldt Last Week355: Fiery fatal crash shocks Eureka, girl saved from ocean danger, Humboldt’s violent rapist placement victory, and moreA woman driving a stolen van tragically died in a fiery explosion outside Fiesta Café in Eureka, as bystanders bravely rushed in amidst chaos, an 11-year-old girl was heroically rescued from treacherous surf at Big Lagoon by lifeguards and the Coast Guard, the Humboldt community remembers Joshua McCollister, a devoted stepdad-to-be senselessly murdered near Glendale, a heartfelt rescue reunites a missing Rio Dell man with his firefighter friend, Humboldt's united stand prevents placement of convicted rapist Richard Stobaugh locally, Old Town businesses fight to stay afloat amid economic struggles, former Cal Poly Humboldt runners speak out against a coach t...
2025-07-2510 minHumboldt Last Week355: Fiery fatal crash shocks Eureka, girl saved from ocean danger, Humboldt’s violent rapist placement victory, and moreA woman driving a stolen van tragically died in a fiery explosion outside Fiesta Café in Eureka, as bystanders bravely rushed in amidst chaos, an 11-year-old girl was heroically rescued from treacherous surf at Big Lagoon by lifeguards and the Coast Guard, the Humboldt community remembers Joshua McCollister, a devoted stepdad-to-be senselessly murdered near Glendale, a heartfelt rescue reunites a missing Rio Dell man with his firefighter friend, Humboldt's united stand prevents placement of convicted rapist Richard Stobaugh locally, Old Town businesses fight to stay afloat amid economic struggles, former Cal Poly Humboldt runners speak out against a coach they s...
2025-07-2510 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Environmental Science and Management with Alison O'DowdWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Alison O'dowd, Professor of Ecological Restoration and Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Management which is housed inside t...
2025-07-1932 minSNAFUBARMilitary LingoWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week, we are diving into the topic of military lingo, a way of speaking that is embedded into everyday life for former and current military personnel as well as for civilians. In this episode, there are plenty of topics and stories that will make you stop and think about the words and phrases you use on a daily basis that have origins in the military. And of course we will find time to laugh and reflect on our own experiences with this very particular form of lingo that has become such a...
2025-07-1140 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Economics with Will FisherWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Will Fisher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics which is housed inside the College of Professional Studies. This is a g...
2025-07-0431 minSNAFUBARAfghanistan III: Wake Me Up When September EndsWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. For today's episode, we will finish our three part series on Afghanistan and its relationship to the United States. Specifically from the post Cold War era to today, including the terror and deep loss of 9/11, the subsequent War on Terror, the continuing dynamic between the two countries, no matter the president and the withdrawal of troops in 2021. This series is also the first of our "Close Look" groupings where we delve deep into one subject matter over the course of multiple episodes.SNAFUBAR is hosted by Sara Hart, who teaches Religious Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, and ...
2025-06-281h 05Majors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of History with Sara HartWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Sara Hart, Chair of the Department of History which is housed inside the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Sara is al...
2025-06-2120 minSNAFUBARAfghanistan II: The Path to JihadWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode marks the second of three episodes focusing on Afghanistan from a historical and cultural perspective, both as a region and later, as a country. For today's episode , we will continue to look at Afghanistan and the role the United States played in the conflict and instability of the country in the late 20th and early 21st century and all that happened between the Soviet invasion in 1979 and the American invasion in 2001. This series is also the first of our "Close Look" groupings where we delve deep into one...
2025-06-0957 minMajors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtDepartment of Forestry, Fire & Rangeland Management with Erin KellyWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Erin Kelly, Chair of the Department of Forestry, Fire and Rangeland Management, which is housed inside the College of Natural Resources & S...
2025-06-0730 minSNAFUBARAfghanistan I: America's Great GameWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode marks the start of a three part series focusing on Afghanistan from a historical and cultural perspective, both as a region and later, as a country. And of course, as is the theme of our podcast, we will be discussing in detail the history of war and the role of outside players, namely Britain, Russia and the United States. This series is also the first of our "Close Look" groupings where we delve deep into one subject matter over the course of multiple episodes. SNAFUBAR is hosted by Sara Hart...
2025-06-0145 minSNAFUBAROperation Never MindWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode focuses on a current SNAFU that is ever unfolding, known as "Signal Gate", involving United Secretary of Defense Hegseth, former National Security Advisor Mike Walz and the Editor in Chief of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg. If some questions are starting to form in your head based on that last sentence, this is the show for you. Not only will Jeff and Sarah get into the nitty gritty of this careless and strategic blunder, but they will also give background and context for the event at the center of the whole SNAFUBAR to...
2025-05-251h 05Majors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtSchool of Business with Ramesh AdhikariWelcome to the second episode of Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. This week's guest is Ramesh Adhikari, Chair of the School of Business,. Ramesh Adhikari is an Associate Professor at the School of Bu...
2025-05-2342 minSNAFUBARStalled Supply Lines: Winter Uniforms During the Korean WarOn today’s episode of SNAFUBAR we dive into the first episode of the ongoing theme of “Stalled Supply Lines” where we will be investigating instances how U.S. military institutions either failed, or were prevented, from properly supplying troops in the field with necessary equipment. Now, this theme isn’t meant to be a flat out condemnation of the institution. There are times where predictions fail, where unforeseen circumstances affect real people. There’s also times where, with hindsight being 20/20, we might ask ourselves how this happened in the first place. It’s these types of questions we’...
2025-05-201h 01Majors and Minors at Cal Poly HumboldtEnvironmental Studies with Sarah Jaquette RayWelcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt! This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond. Our first Majors & Minors guest is Sarah Jaquette Ray, Chair of the Environmental Studies Program which is an interdisciplinary area of study and provides students th...
2025-05-0940 minHumboldt Last Week347: Deportation airline, major protests, crime crackdowns, and new family fun: Humboldt's biggest storiesAvelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights out of Arizona, close to 1,000 protestors fill Eureka streets in one of the biggest demonstrations in county history, two brothers are sentenced to life after a wild 2023 crime spree, the man behind the school lockdown threats is back in Humboldt custody, Humboldt's cannabis bust may open doors for a budding wine scene, delays plague the controversial fish farm project, a Cal Poly Humboldt employee is busted in a sting operation involving a minor, the area’s only sexual assault crisis center could shut down due to funding loss, locals are fighting to...
2025-04-1814 minHumboldt Last Week347: Deportation airline, major protests, crime crackdowns, and new family fun: Humboldt's biggest storiesAvelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights out of Arizona, close to 1,000 protestors fill Eureka streets in one of the biggest demonstrations in county history, two brothers are sentenced to life after a wild 2023 crime spree, the man behind the school lockdown threats is back in Humboldt custody, Humboldt's cannabis bust may open doors for a budding wine scene, delays plague the controversial fish farm project, a Cal Poly Humboldt employee is busted in a sting operation involving a minor, the area’s only sexual assault crisis center could shut down due to funding loss, locals are fighting to st...
2025-04-1814 minHumboldt Last Week346: CR mascot drama, school threat arrest, a Hollywood spotlight, alleged threats, lawsuits, a new bear, and more—big headlines in HumboldtCR mascot decision delayed, Oklahoma man arrested for school threats, Eureka chiropractor sues hospital, Arcata business receives Trump-referencing threat, Trump cuts hit Humboldt health funding, Huffman’s town hall covers big issues, state rep fights PG&E bill hike, Cal Poly Humboldt dropping majors and minors, women’s rehab facility moves forward, possible suicide north of Eureka, Steve Madrone won't run again for Supervisor, Wiyot Tribe’s affordable housing project advances, hikers rescued on Lost Coast Trail, farmers’ markets support local food system, calls to bring back Cal Poly Humboldt football, Humboldt-filmed Leo movie trailer drops, new bear at Sequoia...
2025-04-0413 minHumboldt Last Week346: CR mascot drama, school threat arrest, a Hollywood spotlight, alleged threats, lawsuits, a new bear, and more—big headlines in HumboldtCR mascot decision delayed, Oklahoma man arrested for school threats, Eureka chiropractor sues hospital, Arcata business receives Trump-referencing threat, Trump cuts hit Humboldt health funding, Huffman’s town hall covers big issues, state rep fights PG&E bill hike, Cal Poly Humboldt dropping majors and minors, women’s rehab facility moves forward, possible suicide north of Eureka, Steve Madrone won't run again for Supervisor, Wiyot Tribe’s affordable housing project advances, hikers rescued on Lost Coast Trail, farmers’ markets support local food system, calls to bring back Cal Poly Humboldt football, Humboldt-filmed Leo movie trailer drops, new bear at Sequoia Park Zoo...
2025-04-0413 min
Airey Bros.'s RadioFrom Iowa to the Redwoods: Coach Lennie Zalesky & the Rise of Cal Poly Humboldt WrestlingIn this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by wrestling icon Coach Lennie Zalesky, whose journey spans from being a 3x All-American at Iowa under Dan Gable to reviving collegiate wrestling at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coach Zalesky reflects on building championship programs, launching Humboldt’s first-year team from scratch, and coaching alongside his brother. He shares insights on recruiting blue-collar wrestlers, the West Coast wrestling scene, and what it takes to build something from the ground up.Whether you're a student-athlete, wrestling fan, or coach, this episode will inspire and inform. Don't forget to follow, rate, and share!
2025-03-281h 15SNAFUBAROperation Kuwaiti Field ChickenWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...
2025-03-2441 minHumboldt Last Week345: A DiCaprio teaser, a reality TV cop show wraps, and Trump’s impact on local jobs—the biggest recent storiesLeonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming locally shot movie has a new teaser and a delayed release date, Eureka debates new penalties for the homeless but postpones a decision, a reality TV show similar to Cops wraps filming with the Sheriff’s Office, federal office closures could impact 85 jobs in Arcata and NOAA’s Eureka location, a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of Trump-fired probationary employees including some locals, Trump’s USDA moves to cut funding that supports local farmers and food programs, Cal Poly Humboldt faces a federal investigation over alleged DEI discrimination, veterans in Eureka rally against proposed VA cuts...
2025-03-2117 minHumboldt Last Week345: A DiCaprio teaser, a reality TV cop show wraps, and Trump’s impact on local jobs—the biggest recent storiesLeonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming locally shot movie has a new teaser and a delayed release date, Eureka debates new penalties for the homeless but postpones a decision, a reality TV show similar to Cops wraps filming with the Sheriff’s Office, federal office closures could impact 85 jobs in Arcata and NOAA’s Eureka location, a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of Trump-fired probationary employees including some locals, Trump’s USDA moves to cut funding that supports local farmers and food programs, Cal Poly Humboldt faces a federal investigation over alleged DEI discrimination, veterans in Eureka rally against proposed...
2025-03-2117 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The French Empire Strikes BackWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...
2025-03-1552 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The First Major SNAFUWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...
2025-03-0940 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The Early YearsWelcome to the first episode of SNAFUBAR! Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing th...
2025-03-0240 minSNAFUBARSNAFUBAR TeaserWelcome to SNAFUBAR. We’re going to talk about military history, but focusing on mistakes and errors that were made, both strategic and moral. The name of the show stems from two acronyms that came out of military lingo, SNAFU standing for Situation normal: all F’d up and FUBAR standing for F’d up beyond all recognition. SNAFUBAR is a podcast about American military mishaps and about the myths that both lead to and then justify those mishaps. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contra...
2025-02-2802 minHumboldt Last Week343: Indictment, tragedy, and Grammy wins: Humboldt’s recent highs and lowsA former Fortuna City Council member was indicted for allegedly embezzling over $500K, three people were killed in a late-night Arcata apartment fire, Eureka tenants are pushing back against steep rent hikes, Humboldt County homicides drop nearly 70% in 2024, Eureka rejected a police proposal for license plate-reading cameras, Providence works protested their pay and staffing cuts at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, the Humboldt County Fair is questioning the future of horse racing, county government is continuing DEI efforts, a discussion occurred on our restricted cooperation with ICE immigration efforts, a clash over LGBTQ+ rights at Cal Poly Humboldt...
2025-02-1411 minHumboldt Last Week343: Indictment, tragedy, and Grammy wins: Humboldt’s recent highs and lowsA former Fortuna City Council member was indicted for allegedly embezzling over $500K, three people were killed in a late-night Arcata apartment fire, Eureka tenants are pushing back against steep rent hikes, Humboldt County homicides drop nearly 70% in 2024, Eureka rejected a police proposal for license plate-reading cameras, Providence works protested their pay and staffing cuts at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, the Humboldt County Fair is questioning the future of horse racing, county government is continuing DEI efforts, a discussion occurred on our restricted cooperation with ICE immigration efforts, a clash over LGBTQ+ rights at Cal Poly Humboldt, the...
2025-02-1411 minHumboldt Last Week334: Election stuff, homeless samaritan, brutal murderer sentenced, Trinidad hotel update, basketball season, moreElection results so far indicate the controversial Measure F will fail in Eureka, a homeless man mistaken for a vandal was actually covering up graffiti with paint he bought himself, Cal Poly Humboldt was ranked 17th out of 122 western US schools, Eureka’s ‘pure evil’ and brutal killer who chose victims at random was sentenced to life in prison, a fugitive allegedly abusive to people and animals was captured, a possible hotel at the casino in Trinidad is still up in the air, our DA determined Eureka Police Officers were justified in killing a man by the library in late 2023, Eureka...
2024-11-0810 minHumboldt Last Week334: Election stuff, homeless samaritan, brutal murderer sentenced, Trinidad hotel update, basketball season, moreElection results so far indicate the controversial Measure F will fail in Eureka, a homeless man mistaken for a vandal was actually covering up graffiti with paint he bought himself, Cal Poly Humboldt was ranked 17th out of 122 western US schools, Eureka’s ‘pure evil’ and brutal killer who chose victims at random was sentenced to life in prison, a fugitive allegedly abusive to people and animals was captured, a possible hotel at the casino in Trinidad is still up in the air, our DA determined Eureka Police Officers were justified in killing a man by the library in late 2...
2024-11-0810 min
Yeah, I Got a F#%*ing Job With a Liberal Arts DegreeEpisode 45: Dr. Rosemary Sherriff and the Dendroecology Lab at Cal Poly HumboldtYeah, I Got an F#%*ing Job With a Liberal Arts Degree is a show that takes a deep look at the humanities and higher education more generally. Join Cal Poly Humboldt Dean Jeff Crane as he interviews a range of guests about the value of the liberal arts and education as a personal and public good.
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Rosemary Sherriff, Professor of Geography at Cal Poly Humboldt. We are always excited to feature professors that call our school home. There is a lot of exciting work being done at Humboldt and...
2024-09-2449 min
Humboldt Last Week324: 'Whip-its' killing?, Cal Poly prez out, fireworks arrest, new food hub, NFL helper, moreEureka cops revealed the suspected ‘whip-its’ user in a vehicular killing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president is stepping down after his Arcata campus received national attention during pro-Palestinian protests, Arcata approved 139 acres for high-density housing in its southwestern Creamery District, two people were arrested after a horrible 4th of July fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, the LA Times covered the local Eel River swimmer who found likely human remains, a popular tattoo artist received an over 10-year prison sentence for killing a former intimate partner, a local Facebook group targeting male cheaters and abusers is receiving attention, Humboldt County’s top reps...
2024-07-1911 min
Humboldt Last Week324: 'Whip-its' killing?, Cal Poly prez out, fireworks arrest, new food hub, NFL helper, moreEureka cops revealed the suspected ‘whip-its’ user in a vehicular killing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president is stepping down after his Arcata campus received national attention during pro-Palestinian protests, Arcata approved 139 acres for high-density housing in its southwestern Creamery District, two people were arrested after a horrible 4th of July fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, the LA Times covered the local Eel River swimmer who found likely human remains, a popular tattoo artist received an over 10-year prison sentence for killing a former intimate partner, a local Facebook group targeting male cheaters and abusers is receiving attention, Humboldt County’s top reps...
2024-07-1911 minHumboldt Last Week319. Protest fallout, suspect death, perv, puppy deaths, demolition, punk cardio, moreA poll indicated half of respondents think Cal Poly Humboldt’s president should be fired following the pro-Palestinian occupation of its campus, the KKK imagery seen on a truck at Cal Poly Humboldt likened the hate group to Palestinian supporters, a prosecuting lawyer who works for the county is facing scrutiny for his pro-Israel protests, the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 75-year-old woman has died after being shot by police, an apparent perv in Eureka is serving as a reminder to stay cautious, a house fire claimed the lives of six puppies in Eureka, Loleta’s historic crea...
2024-05-1009 minHumboldt Last Week310. Captor killed, mysterious project, human trafficking?, CPH strike, and moreA hostage situation in Eureka ended with an officer-involved killing of the suspect, a single day of strikes at Cal Poly Humboldt conjured a deal for faculty members, a mysterious company is looking to convert the former Jacobs campus in Eureka into housing, a man from McKinleyville was found not guilty of murdering his childhood friend due to insanity, a local judge will soon decide the legality of the City of Arcata flying an ‘earth flag’ above the USA flag, a raid on a cannabis property near Loleta included allegations of human trafficking, a public discussion at Cal Poly Humboldt will...
2024-01-2609 minHumboldt Last Week307. Ex-Bungle mystery, Jeopardy!, Fieri tough love, strike threat, Crabs moves, zoo death, moreA former Mr. Bungle member isn’t cooperating with cops after the disappearance of his girlfriend, investigators say they’ve got a suspect in a rash of false threats leading to lockdowns at McKinleyville High, workers are threatening a strike that could lead to a campus shutdown at Cal Poly Humboldt, one of the zoo’s two red pandas died unexpectedly, the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s 10,000 new acres in the Pine Creek area marks their largest ever land reacquisition, Cal Poly Humboldt was featured on ‘Jeopardy!’, changes with the beloved Humboldt Crabs could mean championship games, A program is offering $920 monthly to p...
2023-12-2208 min
Humboldt Last Week305. Dog meth, kill justified, Bareilles movie, lit zoo, CPH lot woes, killed by cop, doused, moreA woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book delves into a local philanthropist often likened to Mother Teresa, Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo is getting bedazzled in over 6,000 fe...
2023-12-0110 minHumboldt Last Week305. Dog meth, kill justified, Bareilles movie, lit zoo, CPH lot woes, killed by cop, doused, moreA woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book delves into a local philanthropist often likened to Mother Teresa, Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo is getting bedazzled in over 6,000 fe...
2023-12-0110 min
Humboldt Last Week297: Hurdles for $30M in funds, grim discovery, High Times, $15M lotto win, billion streams, moreEureka’s $30M for housing projects includes two projects Arkley’s “Housing For All” initiative is seeking to block, an apparent double-murder suicide with was discovered in McKinleyville several weeks after the fact, High Times has now covered the battle between the local cannabis industry and a 2024 ballot initiative, Humboldt County has a new proposal for Airbnb and Vrbo in unincorporated areas, when Ferndale export Guy Fieri was in town he helped raise a good chunk of money for Fortuna High, a Fortuna lottery ticket reportedly won $15 million before taxes, a locally exported drummer reached over a billion YouTube streams with ‘Th...
2023-09-0809 minHumboldt Last Week297: Hurdles for $30M in funds, grim discovery, High Times, $15M lotto win, billion streams, moreEureka’s $30M for housing projects includes two projects Arkley’s “Housing For All” initiative is seeking to block, an apparent double-murder suicide with was discovered in McKinleyville several weeks after the fact, High Times has now covered the battle between the local cannabis industry and a 2024 ballot initiative, Humboldt County has a new proposal for Airbnb and Vrbo in unincorporated areas, when Ferndale export Guy Fieri was in town he helped raise a good chunk of money for Fortuna High, a Fortuna lottery ticket reportedly won $15 million before taxes, a locally exported drummer reached over a billion YouTube streams with ‘Th...
2023-09-0809 minHumboldt Last Week286: Surf tragedy, ice cream, grooming, dunes, fired coach, morbid quid pro quo, moreA young woman tragically died while surfing just after graduating from nursing school, local farmers are opening an ice cream shop in Loleta, officials noted how ‘grooming’ mostly occurs locally, a waterfront playground is coming to Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, local cannabis was once again a juggernaut at the Emerald Cup, the dunes in Manila were officially designated as National Natural Landmarks, the county is set to work on their portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail which will connect the Eureka and Arcata legs, Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach exited after reports of dysfunctional leadership, officials condemned hate speec...
2023-05-1913 min
Humboldt Last Week286: Surf tragedy, ice cream, grooming, dunes, fired coach, morbid quid pro quo, moreA young woman tragically died while surfing just after graduating from nursing school, local farmers are opening an ice cream shop in Loleta, officials noted how ‘grooming’ mostly occurs locally, a waterfront playground is coming to Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, local cannabis was once again a juggernaut at the Emerald Cup, the dunes in Manila were officially designated as National Natural Landmarks, the county is set to work on their portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail which will connect the Eureka and Arcata legs, Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach exited after reports of dysfunctional leadership, officials condemned hate speec...
2023-05-1913 min
Humboldt Last Week281: Hostage freed, ‘toxic’ claims, a drag win, Star Wars fest, LA Dodgers, crime, trails, and moreA McKinleyville man was freed after being held hostage for over six years, players alleged a toxic culture created by Cal Poly Humboldt’s men's basketball coach, drag queen Ultran Payne is Eureka’s artist of the year, our first Star Wars-themed Forest Moon Festival is happening June 2 and 3, Klamath River work begins on the world’s all-time most significant dam removal project, a man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting at cops in Eureka in 2022, a former child-custody mediator has officially been charged with secretly recording women under their clothes, a 28-year-old man from SoHum was arrested on suspic...
2023-03-3118 minHumboldt Last Week281: Hostage freed, ‘toxic’ claims, a drag win, Star Wars fest, LA Dodgers, crime, trails, and moreA McKinleyville man was freed after being held hostage for over six years, players alleged a toxic culture created by Cal Poly Humboldt’s men's basketball coach, drag queen Ultran Payne is Eureka’s artist of the year, our first Star Wars-themed Forest Moon Festival is happening June 2 and 3, Klamath River work begins on the world’s all-time most significant dam removal project, a man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting at cops in Eureka in 2022, a former child-custody mediator has officially been charged with secretly recording women under their clothes, a 28-year-old man from SoHum was arrested on suspic...
2023-03-3118 minHumboldt Last Week279: ‘Colbert,’ housing prices, DNA closure, judge Sara Bareilles, High Times, OnlyFans, and moreA likely homeless man was found dead at a Eureka bus stop amid cold weather conditions, Cal Poly Humboldt made ‘Colbert’ in reference to student housing challenges in Arcata, an in-depth looking at housing prices with Cal Poly Humboldt economics professor Erick Eschker, Habitat For Humanity is helping out after December’s earthquake, there’s a shortage at the blood bank, a sort of ‘ocean tornado’ in Shelter Cove, a family now has closure following a DNA discovery stemming back to 1998, competition ‘Breakthrough’ with Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child, the Times-Standard has nixed Dilbert following the comic creator’s racially inflammator...
2023-03-0314 min
Humboldt Last Week270: Star Wars fest, failed hitman, ‘earth flag’ legality, rugby champs, Cappa’s old Bucs, moreCal Poly Humboldt rugby won a national title, the film commission is considering a local Star Wars festival, a failed hitman was sentenced to 43 years in prison, 54 locals are no longer homeless after The Grove opened in the Valley West area of Arcata, a professor says Arcata’s “earth flag” measure is legal, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa received praise from his Cincinnati Bengals before playing his former team, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is a hoot, a record-breaking drug dealer pleaded guilty, Eureka export Mike Patton made international music news for trying to destroy a drone while on stage, pro MM...
2022-12-1610 minHumboldt Last Week270: Star Wars fest, failed hitman, ‘earth flag’ legality, rugby champs, Cappa’s old Bucs, moreCal Poly Humboldt rugby won a national title, the film commission is considering a local Star Wars festival, a failed hitman was sentenced to 43 years in prison, 54 locals are no longer homeless after The Grove opened in the Valley West area of Arcata, a professor says Arcata’s “earth flag” measure is legal, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa received praise from his Cincinnati Bengals before playing his former team, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is a hoot, a record-breaking drug dealer pleaded guilty, Eureka export Mike Patton made international music news for trying to destroy a drone while on stage, pro MM...
2022-12-1610 minHumboldt Last Week265. Weed turmoil, drag show clash, accused molesters, displaced, viral-video charges dropped, moreThe elimination of ‘Measure S’ county cannabis taxes for two years, an all-ages pride event in Eureka with a drag show prompted anti-LGBTQ discrimination, the reluctant addition of a 2024 ballot initiative that would nix any new cannabis farms and nix farms over 10,000 square feet, a now-former Eureka High basketball coach was accused of raping a teenage girl, a former basketball player for Cal Poly Humboldt’s women’s team accused the coach’s husband of sexually assaulting her last season, around 30 residents at an RV park in Manila were given days to find new homes, Arcata City Council reelection hopeful Brett Watso...
2022-11-0412 min
Humboldt Last Week252. Blood need | Transphobia | Sheriff shuns hate | Bus bonus | ‘Virgin River’ | Vogue | MoreThere is a critical local need for blood donations, a transphobic hate crime was alleged at a Fortuna store, Sheriff Honsal says hate has no place in Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt is on track to provide medication abortions on campus, the local bus system gets $40M on its path to zero emissions, local tribal leadership will battle future wildfires at the federal level, a young Hoopa woman was featured in Vogue Magazine, the creator of the local comic ‘Pacifica’ received a state grant, a new student map and study is circulating showing the North Coast as a primary climate refu...
2022-07-1513 minHumboldt Last Week252. Blood need | Transphobia | Sheriff shuns hate | Bus bonus | ‘Virgin River’ | Vogue | MoreThere is a critical local need for blood donations, a transphobic hate crime was alleged at a Fortuna store, Sheriff Honsal says hate has no place in Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt is on track to provide medication abortions on campus, the local bus system gets $40M on its path to zero emissions, local tribal leadership will battle future wildfires at the federal level, a young Hoopa woman was featured in Vogue Magazine, the creator of the local comic ‘Pacifica’ received a state grant, a new student map and study is circulating showing the North Coast as a primary climate refu...
2022-07-1513 minHumboldt Last Week251. Neo-Nazis | Eureka cams OKed | Fiery housing setback | Cal Poly housing | Crab$ | MoreNeo-Nazi rubbish is plastered in local towns, Eureka’s security cams were OKed, a new program for locals experiencing mental health challenges, Betty Chinn’s forthcoming Eureka housing village got a fiery setback, Cal Poly Humboldt continues adding student housing options, Arcata baseballers the Humboldt Crabs got $1M for upgrades, HACHR is moving to Arcata and will continue mobile-only needle exchange, Ferndale export Guy Fieri makes a winning combo with blink-182, a Peg House employee’s kindness made the news in Europe, July 4th incidents in Humboldt paled in comparison to Del Norte and Curry, Miranda’s is offering half-off animal a...
2022-07-0813 min
Humboldt Last Week251. Neo-Nazis | Eureka cams OKed | Fiery housing setback | Cal Poly housing | Crab$ | MoreNeo-Nazi rubbish is plastered in local towns, Eureka’s security cams were OKed, a new program for locals experiencing mental health challenges, Betty Chinn’s forthcoming Eureka housing village got a fiery setback, Cal Poly Humboldt continues adding student housing options, Arcata baseballers the Humboldt Crabs got $1M for upgrades, HACHR is moving to Arcata and will continue mobile-only needle exchange, Ferndale export Guy Fieri makes a winning combo with blink-182, a Peg House employee’s kindness made the news in Europe, July 4th incidents in Humboldt paled in comparison to Del Norte and Curry, Miranda’s is offering half-off animal a...
2022-07-0812 minHumboldt Last Week246. ‘Poly pop. boost | Fentanyl scapegoat? | Kids mental health | Watson denies | Film $ | MoreA rebranded Cal Poly Humboldt sees an upward trend in enrollment, County Supervisors and the Sheriff were disputed by Bay Area media after blaming local fentanyl problems on San Francisco officials, a center for local kids suffering mental health emergencies is set to open next year, locals protest in support of federal abortion rights, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson denies a report saying he sexually harassed a colleague for years, 2022 is no longer the driest year on record locally, a major film set to shoot here could spend money locally than our last decade of film history, the Netflix series ‘Vi...
2022-05-1313 min
Humboldt Last Week246. ‘Poly pop. boost | Fentanyl scapegoat? | Kids mental health | Watson denies | Film $ | MoreA rebranded Cal Poly Humboldt sees an upward trend in enrollment, County Supervisors and the Sheriff were disputed by Bay Area media after blaming local fentanyl problems on San Francisco officials, a center for local kids suffering mental health emergencies is set to open next year, locals protest in support of federal abortion rights, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson denies a report saying he sexually harassed a colleague for years, 2022 is no longer the driest year on record locally, a major film set to shoot here could spend money locally than our last decade of film history, the Netflix series ‘Vi...
2022-05-1313 min
Teaching Your Brain to KnitPerfectionism; blankets, reports & tips; Cal Poly HumboldtBrainy Thing: 17:35 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 29:50 What We're Learning from our Knitting: Catherine is continuing on with her mitered square blanket. Margaret hasn't completed anything but continue with a little stockinette knitting here and a little crochet there. She does have a report about Fast Fashion ripping off Crochet Designers https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/crochet-trend-fast-fashion-copy-designs, a recommendation for new video tutorials from Nimble Needles https://nimble-needles.com/category/tutorials/page/4/ , and a major tip for long tail cast ons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcvzB_9o8qc. Brainy Thing: Catherine reports on Perfectionism and its positive and negative sid...
2022-03-0937 min
Lost Coast OutpostWhat Can We Expect With HSU’s Transition to Cal Poly Humboldt?If you catch yourself dropping a “Humboldt State” or “HSU” in the coming months, it’s OK. We’re all adjusting. But besides the big name change, how will the historic transition of our local university to Cal Poly Humboldt alter the lives of its students and the community around it?
On this week’s edition of Humboldt Holding Up, we speak with Cal Poly Humboldt officials — Provost Dr. Jenn Capps, Executive Director of Initiatives Connie Stewart and Vice President for Facilities Mike Fisher —about how California’s massive financial investment in their school and the shift to an emphasis on STEM fields might...
2022-02-2000 minHumboldt Last Week235. Netflix-ish doc| Virgin River | Cal Poly | Unsolved murder | Toy guns | MoreA look at a Netflix collaborator's upcoming cannabis docuseries “Tangled Roots,” Humboldt-set “Virgin River” is among Nielson’s most-streamed of 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt is gold and greenlit, the fishing industry voices concerns over likely economy-boosting offshore turbines, an FBI-investigated unsolved murder, NFL shoutouts for Alex Cappa and Jake Hanson, tribal developments make national news, a financial planner for adult entertainers, boozy boasts, an editorial on toy guns at school, event updates, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck’s Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi...
2022-01-2812 min
Humboldt Last Week235. Netflix-ish doc| Virgin River | Cal Poly | Unsolved murder | Toy guns | MoreA look at a Netflix collaborator's upcoming cannabis docuseries “Tangled Roots,” Humboldt-set “Virgin River” is among Nielson’s most-streamed of 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt is gold and greenlit, the fishing industry voices concerns over likely economy-boosting offshore turbines, an FBI-investigated unsolved murder, NFL shoutouts for Alex Cappa and Jake Hanson, tribal developments make national news, a financial planner for adult entertainers, boozy boasts, an editorial on toy guns at school, event updates, and more.
Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck’s Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi...
2022-01-2812 min
Humboldt Last Week226. KMUD axes vile ranter | Reckless driver | Cal Poly | Farm stand | Anti-vaxx vs. sex | More(Note: This episode contains language not suitable for children) A man loses his volunteer KMUD show after a vile anti-vax rant in San Diego, a motorist who nearly missed Black Lives Matter protesters at a McKinleyville intersection is given a $79 fine, Ferndale export Guy Fieri is game to officiate Kristen Stewart’s wedding, Humboldt State University may soon be known for short as Cal Poly Humboldt, engineers say offshore wind in Humboldt County has us sitting on a ‘gold mine,’ Arcata produces a national champ in disc golf, exported musician Kyle Crane has been working with a Band of Horses member...
2021-11-0716 min
Humboldt Last Week226. KMUD axes vile ranter | Reckless driver | Cal Poly | Farm stand | Anti-vaxx vs. sex | More(Note: This episode contains language not suitable for children) A man loses his volunteer KMUD show after a vile anti-vax rant in San Diego, a motorist who nearly missed Black Lives Matter protesters at a McKinleyville intersection is given a $79 fine, Ferndale export Guy Fieri is game to officiate Kristen Stewart’s wedding, Humboldt State University may soon be known for short as Cal Poly Humboldt, engineers say offshore wind in Humboldt County has us sitting on a ‘gold mine,’ Arcata produces a national champ in disc golf, exported musician Kyle Crane has been working with a Band of Horses member...
2021-11-0716 min
Cal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 10 MaryMary is a Coast Guard veteran who participated in a few Veteran Outdoor Program trips before all group events were cancelled due to COVID-19 safety measures. She talks with Devin about her incredible journey from Alaska, into the Coast Guard, to civilian life, and now graduating from HSU. Mary highlights how the outdoor program and community sets HSU VETS apart from veterans groups at her previous colleges.
Themes: familial tradition of military service, resilience, using outdoor recreational skills while connecting with friends, bonding through the experience together, finding community again, spending time with the VETS community after...
2021-04-1239 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 9 EmmanuelEmmanuel is a military-affiliated student with military service on all sides of his family. He is a member of the Karuk Tribe with a strong connection to culture, land, and traditions. Emmanuel talks with Devin about how his family and culture shaped him, his passions, and his strengths which he shares freely with the VETS community as an emerging leader of the Veteran Outdoor Program. Emmanuel shares some memories from past trips and talks about how the program has been adapting to COVID-19 safety measures. He talks about how you can still get involved while social distancing.
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2021-04-1228 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 8 KourtneyKourtney is a military-affiliated student who has participated in surfing, rafting/camping, and snowsports trips. She talks with Daniel about transferring to HSU, getting involved with the program, enjoying experiences with the community, and making friends. Powered by plants, Kourtney shares her energy, laughter, and stories about what makes this program and community so uniquely awesome.
Themes: trying new things, moving through discomfort with support and encouragement from the community, family-like community environment, making friends and community connections, dietary accommodations during trips
This podcast amplifies the voices and stories of participants of...
2021-04-1233 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 7 MikaylaMikayla was a military-affiliated student in the VETS community who joined the Army National Guard one week before this interview. She talks with Daniel about her experiences on different trips, highlighting recent friendships that blossomed during the program. Mikayla shares her experiences as a program participant who became a mentor on later trips, spreading her enthusiasm for snowsports and dance to the community.
Themes: familial tradition of military service, bonding through the experience together, surrounding ourselves with community, learning from the experiences of veterans, sharing our gifts with the community
This podcast...
2021-04-1227 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 6 Kol (Megasode)Kol is an Air Force veteran who participated in the program in its earliest stages (with Outward Bound) and again more recently on a summer backpacking trip. He talks with Daniel about the profound ways in which the program impacted his life during his degree programs at HSU and afterward. Kol shares some of his most meaningful learnings from the program and his life, demonstrating his strengths of vulnerability, love, resilience, wisdom, and giving back to the community.
Themes: bonding through the experience together, reframing challenges and hardships as experiences and gifts, healing and growing, finding a...
2021-04-121h 10Cal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 5 JamesJames is a Navy veteran who participated in the program and then became involved with coordination and social media outreach. He talks with Daniel about his involvement with the community through two degree programs at HSU. James shares about his experiences during snowboarding, kayaking, and rafting trips. He identifies some of the key purposes of the program.
Themes: coordination, funding challenges, bonding through the experience together, making friends and finding roommates, gratitude for the program and community leadership, adapting military skills for recreation, using this program as a model for other communities
2021-04-1236 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 4 DavidDavid is an Army veteran who is a long-time participant in the Veterans Outdoor Program and the VETS community. He talks with Daniel about the dynamics of the long-term relationships that he formed with other program participants. Humor and pranks are David’s strong suits, matched only by his love for nature, challenging himself, and helping others.
Themes: the importance of humor, supporting and mentoring each other through hard times, nature heals and grounds us, getting back to our roots, accomplishment through challenging ourselves, pranks for wellness
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2021-04-1229 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 3 PhilPhil is a Marine Corps veteran who participated in the program in its early stages. He talks with Daniel about what it’s like to be a veteran in a sea of college students on campus, and how the VETS office and the Veteran Outdoor Program have allowed him the time and space to recharge, make connections, and move forward with his education. Check out his band, Bow-Legged Buzzards, on Amazon, Bandcamp, and major music streaming platforms!
Themes: networking for success, experiential connection with other veterans, the VETS office is a safe space to be yourself, sharing ou...
2021-04-1231 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 2 Meet The Researchers: DevinDevin is a Marine Corps veteran who participated in the program and then became involved in the planning and recruiting efforts. He talks with Daniel about his journey from getting out of the military to working toward his masters degree in social work at HSU. Devin reveals how relationships have carried him through personal challenges in his educational journey.
Themes: experiential connection with other veterans, processing grief and healing together, the importance of including family and significant others, creative bonding tactics, getting through tough times with relationships
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