About this episode
The episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of KCBX with insights from various guests.
This week on Issues and Ideas, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of KCBX. Hear from the Waddell Family, KCBX leaders Frank Lanzone Jr. and Chris McBride, journalist Ailsa Chang, and Linnaea, the beloved longtime café owner on the Central Coast.
People in this episode
Guests: Frank Lanzone Jr., Chris McBride, Ailsa Chang, Linnaea, Waddell Family
Topics covered
- KCBX
- anniversary
- journalism
- community
Keywords
- celebration
- Central Coast
- media history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: the Central Coast
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