Episode 77 - The History of May 5th, 1862

“The Indy reporter Chiloé Spelius covered the history behind Cinco de Mayo and how the annual celebration empowers the Mexican American community. She spoke with Melinda Gandara, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of American Ethnic Studies at Santa Barbara City College and a trained art historian, who shared her story of finding historical truth.”

Episode 82 - How Bees Shape the Central Coast

“The work of bees can be traced back to one-third of the human diet because of their pollination efforts. The Indy reporter Chiloé Spelius interviewed local Santa Barbara ranch manager and beekeeper Jose Luis, on the art and impact that beekeeping has on the Central Coast.”