KUCI: Real People of Orange County

Joe Becker and Paul Freeman Talk Creativity

Screenwriter Joe Becker and author Paul Freeman join Marrie Stone to talk about their creative process. They discuss inspiration, perseverance, what makes compelling fiction, their synergy with other artists, and much more.
If you need a kick in the pants to ignite your inner artist, you won't want to miss this discussion.

Dr. Stephanie McClellan on Women’s Health, Hormones & Aging

Dr. Stephanie McClellan is a renowned gynecologist in Orange County, the chairman of the OB/GYN department at Hoag Hospital, and co-author of the book, The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women.
She joins Marrie Stone to discuss various aspects of women's health, hormones, the role of estrogen, the psychology and biology of women's brains, birth control, mindfulness, stress and much more.

UCI Law Professor Speaks about UCI Initiative to End Family Violence

UCI Law Professor Jane K. Stoever speaks about the UCI Initiative to End Family Violence. This is our feature for October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Harley Rouda, Congressional Candidate for the 48th District

Harley Rouda joins Marrie Stone to talk about his congressional campaign and intent to unseat incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in the U.S. House of Representatives. He shares his views on health care, immigration, human rights, the economy, foreign policy, education and more.
For more information about Harley and his campaign, visit www.harleyforcongress.com.

The Crusade Against the Dog Meat Trade

Activists Shelly Fitzpatrick and Jessica Kim join Marrie Stone to talk about the tragedy of the dog meat trade, prevalent in South Korea, China and throughout much of Asia. Today, the dog meat trade is legal in 44 U.S. states.
Find out what you can do to help, how you can educate yourself, and exactly how horrific this practice is. The details will stun you.

Middle School Science Pushes Climate Buttons

Guest host Claudia Shambaugh talks with Middle School Teachers: Lisa Tita, Petra Johnson, and Linda Whitmore from the South Orange County campus of Las Flores. As they offer a look under their classrooms' hoods, they discuss how variably their students are processing climate science material.
A follow-up to this conversation is the local chapter of the Americans United For the Separation of Church and State meeting featuring Glenn Branch, Deputy Director of the National Center for Science Education, 9-16-17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Irvine Water Management District Community Room at 155500 Sand Canyon. More information is available at www.au-oc.org or 714-299-4551.

Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey. Houston locals discuss the devastation and what Orange County locals can do to help in the recovery efforts.

Designing Your Life with Pernille Lopez

Former President and CEO of IKEA North American joins Marrie Stone to talk about designing your life. Sharing her own life story, and using personal experiences, Pernille talks about how principles utilized by corporations can be applied to our individuals lives to create our best and happiest selves. By writing personal mission statements, strategic plans, keeping a journal and finding a mentor, we can intentionally design our most authentic lives.
Learn more about Pernille Lopez by visiting her website, www.goodlifedesigned.com, or check out her book, "Design Your Life."

Panel Discussion on Hate Groups in Orange County & What Concerned Citizens Can Do About It

A panel of women -- activists, historians, an author, an educator and a KUCI radio host -- join guest host Marrie Stone to talk about the state of our nation, hate groups, propaganda, and what concerned citizens can do.
Aline Ohanesian, Carol Ann Garrick and Claudia Shambaugh discuss constructive approaches to the America First rally planned for Sunday, August 20th, in Laguna Beach. They each bring their experiences and expertise to bear on the questions of propaganda, false equivalencies, fake news, and more.

Building Off the Grid

Gregg Smith, Torie Wilson Smith, and their son Wilson join Marrie Stone to talk about building off the grid. The Smith team are architectural visionaries, imagining homes built inside cliffs, under the sea, and over rushing rivers. They share their ideas, their challenges, and how they make their family fun and interesting by building their lives, and the lives of their clients, together.