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Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
How can Orange County prevent child abuse? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Council Member Katherine Hamel. The Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Council is convened by the nonprofit, The Raise Foundation, which is dedicated to stopping the cycle of abuse through education, advocacy, community collaboration, and comprehensive services for families and children. Hamel is a previous recipient of The Raise Foundation’s Champion of Children award. She defines child abuse and talks about how we can participate in Blue Ribbon (Child Abuse Prevention) Month in April and its theme “Speak Up, Save a Child.” Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Report child abuse in Orange County: 714-940-1000 or 24-hour hotline: 800-207-4464 www.theraisefoundation.org
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
How can the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire help disconnected youth? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire Chief Executive Officer Sloane Keane. Learn about the organization’s programs which involve one-to-one matches for youth who want to realize their full potential. And the benefits to the mentors. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
How can Mission San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano remain historically significant to its visitors and supporters in the midst of COVID-19? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Mission San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence-Adams. She explains how the 7th of the 21 California Missions provides distance learning through its website. And she gives a verbal tour of the Mission’s special areas. She also talks about the swallows which make their way to the Mission each year. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
How is the American Red Cross of Orange County able to provide humanitarian services to over three million people in Orange County? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Red Cross of Orange County Executive Director Becky Firey as she discusses the various services the organization provides including disaster relief and disaster preparedness education; support for service members, veterans and their families; health and safety training; blood collection and more. She also talks about how to become a volunteer. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/southern-california/about-us/locations/orange-county.html
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
How can the Radiant Health Centers, formerly known as AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County, strive to end HIV diseases in Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber's interview with Radiant Health Centers Executive Director and CEO Phil Yaeger. Hear about the various services that are offered to men, women, children and members of the LGBTQ+ community. And how you may get involved with its mission and its campaign to build a dedicated LGBTQ+ health center. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
How can South Orange County individuals and families in crisis get help to reach self-sufficiency? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber's interview with South County Outreach President and CEO LaVal Brewer. Hear how the non-profit organization founded in 1989, is able to help those in need, living between Irvine and San Clemente and Laguna Beach and Rancho Santa Margarita. The services it provides includes food pantry, rental and utility assistance and homeless prevention counseling. You'll also hear how you can help. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only community radio station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
www.sco-oc.org or 949-380-8144
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
How can more than three million Orange County residents move throughout the County's 34 cities and unincorporated areas? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber's interview with Orange County Transportation Authority Board Chairman Steve Jones, who is also Garden Grove's Mayor, and OCTA Chief Executive Officer Darrell Johnson. They discuss how the OCTA fulfills its responsibilities to improve mobility with bus service, freeway and street projects and bike way planning. They also talk about how many projects are funded by the Measure M sales tax. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only Community radio station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
How can the Salvation Army Orange County conduct it's annual Red Kettle Drive during COVID? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber's interview with Salvation Army Orange County Captain Nesan Kistan. He explains how there will be a change in the annual tradition and how you can help. He also talks about the various programs the funds support such as homeless shelters, adult rehabilitation services and its future Center of Hope campus. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only community radio station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
https://orangecounty.salvationarmy.org/
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
What would you do if you were told you had a deadly cancer? Listen as Roberta Luna describes her 18 year battle with pancreatic cancer on this week's episode of Impact OC. OC Talk Radio's Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber discusses with Luna her diagnosis, treatments and how she's been able to help those living with the disease. Luna is the Orange County Affiliate Mission Chair of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. She talks about how the organization will raise money through its virtual Purplestride event on Nov. 21. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
UC Irvine recently asked me to give my take on why PODCASTS are suddenly so popular. Having been a pioneer in this medium now for 10 years, here's my answer. So what's yours?