The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB, was introduced in the wake of the financial crisis to protect consumers from banks and lenders. It has become a kind of Rorschach test for how you view the role of government and regulation. Democrats te

Known for freeways more than forests, Los Angeles isn't the first place one thinks of when it comes to foraging for food in the wilderness. But for Pascal Baudar, the city is a treasure trove of hundreds of varieties of wild plants and insects that he uses in unusual culinary creations. Thirty years ago, Baudar moved to Los Angeles from a small town in Belgium where, as a child, he spent much of his time in the forest.

Ever watch The Beverly Hillbillies and wonder why Jed Clampett moved to Beverly Hills and not Texas or some town that we more closely associate with oil? Even Angelenos forget sometimes that the Clampetts came first, then the swimming pools and movie stars. Paul Getty or Edward Doheny, men who made their fortunes on oil and then made LA.

NPR journalists tell important stories every day. But how do they do it? In our first episode, we talked to some of NPR's most seasoned voices to learn about their craft. But in our second episode, we explored questions about other parts of the newsroom to include people whose roles expand beyond the mic.

Every semester, NPR's interns are encouraged to learn about journalism in and around the headquarters office in Washington, D.C. So we thought: What better way to learn than by interviewing some of the network's most seasoned voices? Introductions are tricky. Whether you're introducing yourself at a business mixer or introducing a gripping radio story, finding the words to begin a dialogue is a difficult task.

Ten years ago, Project RISHI, Rural India Social and Health Improvement, was founded at UCLA by Dr. Eri Srivatsan and four of the students working under him. Today, it is a 10-chapter, national nonprofit organization that implements projects aiming to promote sustainable development in rural India. This series is a survey of the work that six members of the UCLA chapter of Project RISHI completed between Sept. 9 through Sept. 17 in a village called Vadamanappakkam, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Radio reporter Jonaki Mehta, photographer Sonja Bartlett and an external translator, Ravindranath Chandran, spent nine days in Vadamanappakkam covering the progress and effectiveness of Project RISHI’s initiatives and exploring the complexities of this rural village and its residents. This project was made possible by the Bridget O’Brien Scholarship Foundation, which has funded UCLA’s student journalists for eight years to cover stories of a global reach and local impact.

Chirag Govardhan and Jonaki Mehta host fall quarter’s seventh episode of Long Story Short. First, with National Diabetes Awareness Month and the holiday season right around the corner, we discuss the causes and implication of diabetes with Dr. David Baron from the UCLA Arthur Ashe Health and Wellness Center. Next, Chirag talks to fourth-year history student and director Juan Olivares and actors first-year undeclared student Lindsey McCumber, third-year English student Stephanie Juaregui, first-year atmospheric, oceanic and environmental student Oscar Tsukuyama and second-year electrical engineering student Rob Racke of HOOLIGAN Theatre Company’s upcoming production “Hair” as they prepare for their performances. After, 7000 in Solidarity’s It’s on Us campaign managers third-year human biology and society student Chrissy Keenan and fourth-year gender studies student and Student Wellness commissioner Savannah Badalich talk about sexual violence on campus.

On the last show of the school year, Jake Kohlhepp from Bruin Republicans and Alex Lyons from Bruin Democrats discuss current pressing political issues and their respective initiatives in raising awareness about political issues on campus. Later, winners of the Bridget O’Brien Scholarship talk about their upcoming trip to the Philippines, where they will report on the UCLA tsunami relief efforts.

Alex Hyun and Jonaki Mehta host fall quarter’s fourth episode of Long Story Short. First, we speak with Fowler Out Loud coordinator Eric Schmidtand UCLAtlán about their upcoming event at UCLA’s Fowler Museum celebrating Dia de Los Muertos. Then, UCLA professor Fernando Gomez-Pinilla shares his recent research findings on high-fructose corn syrup and it’s negative impact on the brain. The show closes with UCLA alumna and former Long Story Short host Taylor Erickson joining assistant radio editor Chris Campbell and host Jonaki Mehta to talk about the wacky Halloween news stories.

Jonaki Mehta and Meral Arik host Long Story Short tonight at 6 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. To start off the show, Opinion editor Eitan Arom, sociology graduate student Rahim Kurwa, and third-year human biology and society student Tammy Rubin discuss February 25th’s student government divestment resolution. With Black History Month in full swing, Kamilah Moore, a fourth-year political science student and the chair of the Afrikan Student Union, talks about the history behind the “The Black Experience” mural in Ackerman Union, which will be revealed later this month. Afterward, third-year art student and film screening chair of Hip Hop Congress, Mukhtar Kaissi joins us to speak about the goals of this organization and the upcoming events to close out Black History Month.

In the hustle and bustle of life in Los Angeles, the slow-paced world of museums is often overlooked. But museums ranging from science to contemporary art can have a lot to offer, including public programs, screenings, guest lectures and stimulating exhibitions. The people who work behind the scenes of these exhibitions, often for months or even years, are curators. The Fowler Museum’s guest curator, Elizabeth Barber shares her unique experiences with textiles from around the globe, and Julie Romain, Assistant Curator at LACMA speaks about the preparation that goes into curatorial work.