Less than three weeks before the election, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host for a Three Amigos episode, as they break down all the latest in the heated campaigns for Santa Barbara mayor and city council - from the Indy’s surprise endorsement of Eric Friedman to the behind-the-scenes drama in District 4 and the petition signature campaigns to put the State Street Master Plan and the rent stabilization ordinance on the ballot. Plus: try and count the number of local politicians who get tossed under the bus.

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Erik Davis, Executive Director of TVSB, shares insights on the station's 50-year journey since its inception in 1975. He discusses the challenges faced, the importance of community access, and the transition to digital platforms. Davis emphasizes the station's commitment to diverse content and media literacy while reflecting on community partnerships. The conversation wraps up with a focus on future projects and the continued support from viewers.

California’s top political columnist returns to Newsmakers TV for in-depth and detailed analysis of how Iran war and Trump’s unpopularity triggered a “red undertow” that may lead to “blue wave.”

In a new appearance on Newsmakers TV, the outgoing mayor takes on recent conflicts over rent control and downtown, and blames Trump and local partisan politics for the decline of City Hall civility.

Poet Sean shares his journey into poetry, starting from his struggles with reading and writing. He discovers his passion for poetry through education and mentors. Sean highlights the importance of community engagement, detailing his participation in local events and the Ventura County Poetry Festival. He emphasizes collaboration with other poets and offers advice for aspiring poets to explore different roles and embrace challenges for growth.

The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

Assembly member and Santa Barbara Explainer-in-Chief breaks down the confounding complexities of dueling initiatives over a billionaire's tax and discusses his bills on cancer and county jail.

Kimberly Ford shares her musical journey, highlighting the influence of choir teachers and family support. She reflects on her early experiences with folk guitar and various genres. Kimberly discusses her work teaching children and her tribute project to Joni Mitchell. She offers advice for aspiring musicians, stressing the importance of passion and mentorship, before concluding with David Starkey's gratitude and anticipation for future interactions.

The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

Politics and policy collide, just over six weeks before the election, as Nick Welsh, Josh Molina and Ryan P. Cruz join the genial host to dissect the latest City Hall brawl over rent control and how it intersects with the campaigns for Santa Barbara mayor and city council. Plus: district-by-district rundowns on all the city races.