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Why are Republican’s losing faith in America’s universities?

Why are Republican’s losing faith in America’s universities?

During the July 13 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Richard Beene and Cal State University Bakersfield political science professor Dr. Jeanine Kraybill discussed a recent Pew Research Center finding that a majority of those identifying as Republicans say colleges and universities have a negative effect on the way the country is moving forward. From…Continue Reading

Dr. Patel on the disruption of blue light

Dr. Patel on the disruption of blue light

Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel said that people are increasingly seeing their sleep disrupted by the light from their cell phones or other mobile devices, and that can have some serious issues for your health. Patel made the comments during his regular Friday segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” and he said the “blue light” emitted…Continue Reading

McCarthy: Trump needs to ignore the negative media

McCarthy: Trump needs to ignore the negative media

House of Representatives Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy was home in Bakersfield on Friday and said President Donald Trump should ignore the negative news media. Appearing on “The Richard Beene Show,” McCarthy said that President Trump’s recent Tweets are out of frustration over relentless negative coverage of his presidency, including Trump’s most recent dust-up with…Continue Reading

Trump’s Tweets draw rebuke from many, including CSUB professor

Trump’s Tweets draw rebuke from many, including CSUB professor

President Donald Trump let loose a Twitter barrage Thursday morning against MSBC co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, and the Tweet about Brzezinski is drawing condemnation from many, including Republican leadership, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. On the June 29 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” the topic was hotly discussed between host Richard…Continue Reading

Dr. Patel on preventing heat-related illnesses

Dr. Patel on preventing heat-related illnesses

As Kern County struggles through its first major heat wave of the year, Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel discussed how to prevent heat-related illnesses during his weekly segment on “The Richard Beene Show.” Appearing on the June 23 segment, and in the wake of the death of local attorney Benjamin Greene, who died Tuesday after running…Continue Reading

Chamber of Commerce to present forum on hacking

Chamber of Commerce to present forum on hacking

We’ve all been subjected to hacking, whether it’s a hacked email or social media account, but hacking presents a huge problem for many here in Bakersfield. “I think it’s something people have experienced,” Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Ortiz said during a June 20 interview on “The Richard Beene Show.” “We have definitely…Continue Reading

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Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

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