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OC In Focus
by Saddleback College
OC In Focus is a weekly, half-hour public affairs show that concentrates on important local issues concerning the Orange County and Saddleback College Communities. Hosted and produced by Associate Journalism/CTVR Faculty Karyn Bower and Saddleback College students, OCIF focuses on a wide range of programming that addresses various cultural, governmental, and educational matters with emphasis on diversity and inclusion for all listeners.
Episodes
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2% Excellence in Black Artistry with Britt Samuels and Eric Jones
2% Excellence in Black Artistry calls attention to the scarcity of Black representation in Orange County and in the art world more broadly. While acknowledging this structural absence, the exhibition honors artists whose work asserts presence, depth, and influence beyond their numbers. The title...
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Slavic Film Festival
The first Slavic International Film Festival in Los Angeles was created to foster a deeper understanding of Slavic cultures from countries including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia and...
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High School Students Leading Community Impact Projects
Each year the Orange County based Dragon Kim Foundation (DKF) Fellowship program provides transformational leadership and business training for high school students and future entrepreneurs in California, Arizona, and Nevada. DKF founder Daniel Kim shares that in 2025, DKF will be supporting 65...
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Staying Healthy in 2025
The measles and bird flu outbreaks have been making headlines for months, how are these impacting the health of Orange County and LA residents? Dr. Matthew Zahn is the Deputy Health Officer & Medical Director for the Division of Communicable Disease Control at the Orange County Health Care Agency...
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Representation in Film, TV & Media
Media holds significant power in influencing sociocultural behaviors and beliefs. Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of Geena Davis Institute, is our guest to discuss the work of the institute in studying representation of gender, race, LGBTQIA+, disability, body size, and age in media. We also...
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2025 OC Board of Supervisors Updates
At the first OC Board of Supervisors meeting for the year, the board elected Supervisors Doug Chaffee to Chairman and Supervisor Katrina Foley to Vice Chair for 2025. Third District Supervisor Don Wagner served as the 2024 Chairman and is our guest for this show. Discussion topics include...
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Radiant Futures for Orange County
Orange County law enforcement responds to more than 10,000 domestic violence or domestic disturbance calls each year. Last year, Radiant Futures served more than 2,500 survivors, including women, children, men, and people of other gender identities. Chief Program Officer at Radiant Futures, Dr....
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Spring 2025 ASG Updates
Many college students face challenges in accessing affordable housing and resources, particularly in South Orange County. Saddleback ASG International and Diversity Student Council (IDSC) Senator Nicole Karraa and Events Senator Aram Manafi to discuss issues local students are facing, a new...
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OC Roadways and Reforms
This week, our guest is Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Don Wagner. From the ongoing federal investigation into former supervisor Andrew Do and the resulting opening in District One, Wagner offers insights into how the board of supervisors is working to restore public trust. We also...
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Coloring Outside the Lines
In a world of traditional therapies, Orange County's Art & Creativity for Healing offers a colorful alternative. Program Director Amy Baker showcases how their Art4Healing methodology is making waves in over 35 non-profits and 25 access schools. From its origins with Wall Street executives to...
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Behind the Ballot
What happens to your vote after you cast it? Orange County Registrar Bob Page is our guest to discuss election operations in America's 5th largest voting jurisdiction. From provisional ballot verification to hand-counting audits, there are meticulous processes ensuring every paper ballot counts....
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Building Emotional Resilience in OC Schools
With one in six young children facing mental, behavioral, or developmental challenges, the Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) is transforming emotional wellness education in Orange County schools. ELF has developed Children's Emotional Wellness Week (CHEWW), a week-long program with lessons and...
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Stage of Conflict
Russian immigrant and actor Misha Suvorov brings to life The Border Show, an auto-fictional poem written by Sergei Davydov and directed by Ray Hanna. Set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this one-person performance explores the internal struggles of a young Moscow man forced…
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Power of Precision: Disaggregating AANHPI Data
What happens when we look closer at the data representing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities? Melodie Bergquist-Turori, a Cook Islands artist and educator, discusses the importance of data disaggregation for underrepresented populations. Breaking down broad racial...
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From Scientology's Cradle to Independence
What does it take to leave the only world you've ever known? Lara Anderson, born into Scientology's elite Sea Org, shares her journey from indoctrination to independence. This episode explores the mental and physical toll of escaping a cult, the manipulative practice of "auditing" children, and…
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Orange County's Sanctuary of Second Chances
At FarmHouse Rescue, both animals and humans find new purpose. President Danielle Judd shares how this 28-acre Orange County sanctuary transforms rescued animals into healers. In this episode we discuss innovative programs, including a skill-building initiative for adults with disabilities and...
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Sisterhood, Strength, and Success
Tanya Hutchison, founder of Phenomenal Women, shares her journey from modeling to motherhood to empowering women in Orange County and around the world. This episode explores how women can build strong communities for mutual growth and accountability. Hutchison discusses the Phenomenal Women’s...
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Student Advocacy Updates at Saddleback College
Associated student governments serve as the official voice and representative body for the student population, advocating for student interests, and organizing campus events and activities. In this episode, we get updates on campus developments and how ASG is advocating for students. Our guest is...
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OC Russian Diaspora Rallying for Peace in Ukraine
Nearly one million Russians have left the country since the start of the war with Ukraine in 2022. In this episode, Karyn Bower and Armand Sicat are joined by Elena Andreeva and Julia Olivares, Russian immigrants and advocates navigating the war's impact on their families and the local Russian...
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Veterans Benefits and the 2022 PACT Act
The PACT Act of 2022 expanded health care and benefits to veterans with presumptive conditions from exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. With more than four billion dollars already distributed, the PACT Act is a significant milestone in supporting veterans and…
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Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence and Trafficking
In this episode of OC In Focus, we delve into the critical work of supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in Orange County. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Nefta Pereda, Chief Programs Officer at Radiant Futures, an organization working to build safer Orange County...
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Tackling Orange County's Homelessness Crisis
On this episode of OC In Focus, we delve into the complex issue of homelessness in Orange County. Joined by Dr. Pooja Bhalla, CEO of Illumination Foundation, we explore the critical need for a comprehensive system of care. Dr. Bhalla sheds light on shelter clinics providing housing and medical...
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Get Out Alive: Journey from Streets to Success
This week on OC In Focus we’re joined by Steve Cederquist, the author of "Get Out Alive: Inspiring Journey from Streets to Success." From a tumultuous past marked by addiction and crime to becoming an HGTV personality, founder of a renovation design company, and a dedicated philanthropist,...
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Empowering Youth to Impact Communities
On this episode of OC In Focus we’re joined by Daniel Kim, co-founder of The Dragon Kim Foundation. Kim shares the origins of the foundation, how grief has transformed into a mission to empower youth, providing them with opportunities to pursue passions and make a difference in their communities....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
OC In Focus is a weekly, half-hour public affairs show that concentrates on important local issues concerning the Orange County and Saddleback College Communities. Hosted and produced by Associate Journalism/CTVR Faculty Karyn Bower and Saddleback College students, OCIF focuses on a wide range of programming that addresses various cultural, governmental, and educational matters with emphasis on diversity and inclusion for all listeners.
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