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CSUB professor analyzes GOP’s health care victory

CSUB professor analyzes GOP’s health care victory

A Cal State University Bakersfield political science professor said on “The Richard Beene Show,” the the Republican-led move to replace Obamacare still faces a tough journey for complete approval in the U.S. Senate. With a four-vote margin of victory, the Republican-led House of Representatives approved the first stage of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care…Continue Reading

Lifestyle and entertainment, with a side of cannabis

Lifestyle and entertainment, with a side of cannabis

Identifying what he thought was a great opportunity, JJ McKay jumped at the chance to put a spin on traditional entertainment and lifestyle coverage with an online magazine, but with a twist. “The Fresh Toast is a lifestyle entertainment site with a side of cannabis,” McKay told Richard Beene during a May 2 segment on…Continue Reading

CSUB professor assesses Trump’s first 100 days in office

CSUB professor assesses Trump’s first 100 days in office

Judging a president on their first 100 days has been the standard of performance for decades, but in recent weeks President Donald Trump has pushed back against the measurement. During the April 27 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Cal State University Bakersfield political science professor Jeanine Kraybill put the “first 100 days” into further…Continue Reading

Dr. Raj Patel on prostate cancer screenings

Dr. Raj Patel on prostate cancer screenings

During a segment on the April 28 “The Richard Beene Show,” Dr. Raj Patel discusses the dangers of prostate cancer, and when is the best time to get tested. Patel said the testing and treatments standards have begun to change in the battle against prostate cancer, including caring for elderly men diagnosed with the disease.…Continue Reading

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

When it comes to music there are many iconic Bakersfield performers, but the contemporary icons of music here are Monty Byrom and The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and the two are setting up what should be a memorable collaboration. Byrom was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday and told guest host Rick Kreiser…Continue Reading

The Essential Richard Beene Podcasts, April 16-22

The Essential Richard Beene Podcasts, April 16-22

It was a busy week for “The Richard Beene Show” and we wanted to provide a rundown of some of the best segments from the show between April 16-22. Richard Gonzales on his father Pancho Gonzales Richard had a fascinating interview with the son of Hall of Fame tennis great Pancho Gonzales. Richard Gonzales is…Continue Reading

Dr. Patel: Not managing your anger can be a health hazard

Dr. Patel: Not managing your anger can be a health hazard

Dr. Raj Patel tackled an unusual topic during a segment on “The Richard Beene Show” on Friday — anger management. An internist. who leads Bakersfield’s Preferred Family Care, Patel spoke at length with host Richard Beene about the health dangers related to managing anger. “If you’re a perpetually angry person then it can be harmful…Continue Reading

Input on transportation planning focus of Kern COG

Input on transportation planning focus of Kern COG

The Kern County Council of Governments is conducting a series of workshops designed to help regional planners determine transportation priorities in the coming years. Rob Ball, the planning director for Kern COG, was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday to discuss the work being done, and how it is looking for input…Continue Reading

Crabtree paints improved, competitive picture of Bakersfield housing

Crabtree paints improved, competitive picture of Bakersfield housing

Home prices are surging and that means there may be a tight demand here in Bakersfield, according to a local real estate expert. During an appearance on “The Richard Beene Show,” local appraiser Gary Crabtree provided his assessment of the region’s housing market, and he told host Richard Beene that he sees plenty of positive…Continue Reading

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Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

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