The Roundup
Mustang News Editor-in-Chief Archana Pisupati, KCPR News Director Fiona Hastings share weekly recaps on news covered by Mustang Media Group as well as completing sit-down interviews with reporters and impactful community members. New episodes air on KCPR 91.3 FM every Friday at 6 p.m.
Pod from the Editors, June ’26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss the news for the last time. They talk about major moments from the last four years and get a little sappy. Listen to the "Editors Tell All" pod and check out the graduation print edition at MustangNews.net.
The Exit Interview
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with all of the student managers from the 2025 - 2026 school year for the Exit Interview.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Kaylin O'Connell and Cayden Tan
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with next year's Editor in Chief, Kaylin O'Connell, and next year's KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to talk about their takeover for next year and their journey in Mustang Media Group!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Aud...
In Conversation with Felix Broach
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR DJ and Radio Party Host Felix Broach to discuss his experience in KCPR and his time at Radio Party!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Sarah Jagielski
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Content Writer and DJ Sarah Jagielski to discuss her experience in KCPR and her beat in music journalism at Cal Poly!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
Pod from the Editors, May ’26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about famous Cal Poly alums and sports, surprisingly. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
In Conversation with Mia Dahlgren
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Photographer Mia Dahlgren to discuss her experience in Mustang News and her photography beat in sports at Cal Poly!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Andrew Aguiniga
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR and Mustang News Reporter Andrew Aguiniga to discuss his coverage of sports in the San Luis Obispo area!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Delaney Ridder
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR News Reporter Delaney Ridder to discuss her coverage of music in San Luis Obispo!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Seth Pintar
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Reporter Seth Pintar to discuss his coverage of St Fratty's Day and the No Kings protests in San Luis Obispo!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
Pod from the Editors April '26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about job rejections and birds falling from the sky. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
In Conversation with Grace Vazquez
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Podcast Host and Producer Grace Vazquez. Tune in to hear about her podcast Where Different Matters!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Archana Pisupati
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode we celebrate Archana's birthday!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
Pod from the Editors, March ’26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about their connection with their audience and how it has evolved over the years. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
In Conversation with Riya Minglani
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Riya Minglani to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In conversation with Grace Gillio
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Grace Gillio to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
Pod from the Editors, Feb. ’26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about national politics trickling down into San Luis Obispo and making sure to cover daily life as well. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net
In Conversation with Maddie Kuhns
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Opinion Columnist Maddie Kuhns to discuss her opinion peices.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Alex Kohm
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Alex Kohm to talk about his coverage of a notable hit and run his time and Mustang News.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
In Conversation with Olivia Nieporte
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on KCPR Content Writer Olivia Nieporte to talk about her work as a musician and journalist!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
Pod from the Editors, Jan. '26
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk through some of the stories and discuss New Year's resolutions as editors. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
Saying Goodbye to Joe Forrestdavis
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on KCPR DJ, Content Writer, and Sports Videographer Joe Forrestdavis to reflect on his career at KCPR. Tune in to hear Joe talk about his time at KCPR and where he is headed now that he is graduated!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Ha...
Volleyball with Samantha Roach
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Sports Reporter Samantha Roach to talk about how she got her start in sports reporting. Samantha serves as the social media manager for Cal Poly’s Volleyball Team and recently published a feature story about the team’s year long at home winning streak, which fans have dubbed the “Mo...
Pod from the Editors, Nov. ’25
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition.
In this episode Archana and Jeremy talk through some of the stories and discuss how midterm season is affecting the team.
Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati - Host
Jeremy Garza - Host
Ben Shane - Audio Editor
An Interview with KCPR News Director Fiona Hastings
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode we celebrate Fiona’s birthday! Tune in to hear Fiona reflect on her journey to becoming the KCPR News Director and more!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
DEI Reporting with Angel Corzo
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Investigative Reporter, Angel Corzo, to discuss his work as a student journalist of color and why these stories are especially important at Cal Poly.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Sha...
Special Edition: Cal Poly Student Spent Months in the West Bank
Political science and journalism senior Charlie Nichols spent time living in the West Bank the past two summers. He documented life there through a reporting initiative he calls Project Walsh. Mustang News Managing Editor Jeremy Garza and News Editor Carly Heltzel sat down with him to hear about his experiences in the region.
Disclaimer: Some topics discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Charlie Nichols is not affiliated with Mustang Media Group, and the views expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent those of Mustang Media Group.
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Welcome to the Roundup '25-'26!
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Social Media Manager, Gabrielle Ottaviano, to discuss her recent article, “Move In: Welcome to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,” to kick off the new academic year.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR P...
Pod From the Editors Oct '25
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk through some of the stories, the controversial cover and making sure voices are heard. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati - Host
Jeremy Garza - Host
Ben Shane - Editor
Pod from the Editors, Sept. ’25!
Meet Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor. Joining the organization in fall of 2022, they both worked on various multimedia projects within Mustang Media Group and are excited to develop content this year. Usually just writing a letter to Cal Poly, this year, they decided to produce a special podcast as well. Listen along while reading Sept. print!
Restrooms On Campus
Mustang Media Group reporters found out that men have more places to pee on Cal Poly’s campus than women. In this week’s edition of the Round Up, Emmy and Emma sat down with Reporter Jessica Carp to learn more about bathroom inequity on-campus and beyond.
Listen in here or tune in every Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!
Roundup Team:
KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus - Host
KCPR Assistant News Director Emma Montalbano - Host
Ben Shane - Podc...
President Armstrong Goes to Washington D.C
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong testified before Congress, alongside the presidents of Haverford and DePaul universities for alleged antisemitism and mishandling of Pro-Palestinian activity . Mustang Media Group digital manager Leila Touati attended the hearing as a reporter and photographer. This week on the Round Up, hosts Emmy and Amelia chat with Leila to bring you a behind the scenes look at Armstrong’s testimony.
Listen in here or tune in every Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!
Roundup Team:
KCPR News Director Emmy...
Senator Adam Schiff and Congressman Salud Carbajal
Last week, Senator Adam Schiff and Congressman Salud Carbajal came to San Luis Obispo. So this week on the Round Up, hosts Emmy, Emma, and Amelia sat down with Mustang News Reporter Seth Pintar, who attended the discussion. Senator Schiff talked about Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s upcoming testimony and President Donald Trump’s policies.
Listen in here or tune in every Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!
Roundup Team:
KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus - Host
KCPR Assistant News Dire...
ASI Elections
Hosts Emmy, Emma, and Amelia bring on data and investigations reporter Angel Corzo from the Hill to discuss the student leader scholarships that are funded by required fees. Angel dives into his reporting process, which included discussions with ASI leaders and a randomized survey sent out to 1,500 students.
Listen in here or tune in every Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!
Roundup Team:
KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus - Host
KCPR Assistant News Director Emma Montalbano - Host
MMG Editor-in-Chief A...
President Armstrong To Testify Before Congress
Hosts Emmy, Emma and Amelia bring on Mustang News reporter Krithi Sankar to learn more about Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong being called to testify before Congress. Krithi dives into the reporting process and provides insights into what led to Congress to this decision.
Listen in here or tune in every Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!
Roundup Team:
KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus - Host
KCPR Assistant News Director Emma Montalbano - Host
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu - Host
Mustang Media Group's Socials
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu, KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus, and Assistant KCPR News Director Emma Montalbano talk social media.
This week Emmy, Amelia, and Emma learn more about Cal Poly's a capella clubs from Reporter Layla Shuman. Emmy, Amelia, and Emma also bring on Mustang Media Group's Social Media Manager Archana Pisupati to give a behind the scenes look at the social media side of MMG.
Check out the rest of KCPR's podcasts on our website, kcpr.org/podcasts!
Central Coast Coverage of the LA Fires
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu, KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus, and Assistant KCPR News Director Emma Montalbano recap the biggest story from the week of January 14.
This week Emmy, Amelia, and Emma sit down with Mustang News's News Editor Caroline Ohlandt to talk about her coverage of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Check out the rest of KCPR's podcasts on our website, kcpr.org/podcasts!
2024 Mustang News Wrapped
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu, KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus, and Assistant KCPR News Director Emma Montalbano recap the top stories from the week of December 6th.
This week Emmy, Amelia, and Emma sit down with Mustang News Reporter Lauren Quijano to talk about the break dancing scene in SLO. Emmy, Amelia, and Emma also bring on Mustang News News Editor Caroline Ohlandt to do a 2024 Mustang News year in review.
Check out the rest of KCPR's podcasts on our website, kcpr.org/podcasts!
All Things Election Coverage
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu, KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus, and Assistant KCPR News Director Emma Montalbano recap the top stories from the week of November 1st.
This week Mustang Media Group's Digital Manager Leila Touati takes us behind the scenes of election coverage at Mustang News. Amelia, Emmy, and Emma also sit down with Mustang News Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa to learn about the sustainability swap and shop event held at Cal Poly in preparation for Halloween.
Check out the rest of KCPR's podcasts on our website, kcpr.org/podcasts!
ARTober and the Nate Abate Trial
MMG Editor-in-Chief Amelia Wu, KCPR News Director Emmy Burrus, and Assistant KCPR News Director Emma Montalbano recap the top stories from the week of October 18th.
Highlighted this week is Mustang News Reporter Layla Shuman's coverage of ARTober. Amelia, Emmy, and Emma also sit down with Mustang News Contributer Chloe Hodge to discuss her coverage of the Nate Abate trial.
Check out the rest of KCPR's podcasts on our website, kcpr.org/podcasts!
