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A daily, in-depth radio interview program hosted by Capital Public Radio's Beth Ruyak, providing context and background to the issues that face the Sacramento region of California.



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Spillway Updates From Lake Oroville The state is considering opening an emergency spillway on the Oroville Dam this Saturday for the first time in history. Bob Moffitt is in Oroville and joins Insight. A Message On Climate Change From Former EPA Head What role will California continue to play in the fight against climate change? Capital Public Radioâs Ben Bradford sat down with the former head of the EPA and has new climate change legislation to discuss. 'Kokoro' Exhibit In California Museum...
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Country's Wealthiest Farmer Stewart Resnick Makes 'A Kingdom From Dust' During Drought California Sunday founder Mark Arax shares his feature "A Kingdom From Dust" on how the nation's wealthiest farmer influenced the water wars during the state's five-year drought. William Jessup Study Explores Climate Change's Effects On Migratory Birds William Jessup University Professor Michael McGrann shares research on climate change's impact on migratory birds. Sacramento Bacon Fest Kicks Off...
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News Network: Community Policing In Sacramento After Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police in his grandparents' backyard, the focus has turned to preventing these events from happening in the future. Could a new approach to community policing be the answer? California Dream: The Cost Of Living In California Why does it cost so much to live in California? CALmatters data reporter Matt Levin explains why housing costs are so high. Six California Governor Candidates To Face Off In...
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Political Junkie: Singapore Summit Preview And Primary Election Recap Political Junkie Ken Rudin recaps a week of primary elections in California and seven other states, and looks ahead to President Trump's scheduled meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. audio coming soon Developing True Sustainability: Dr. Jesus Hernandez Discusses Solutions To Sacramento’s Social Inequities Urban sociologist Dr. Jesus Hernandez, whose work shows that inequity in Sacramento follows patterns set by...
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Californians Might Get A Tax Break For Capturing Rainwater Sen. Steve Glazer explains Proposition 72, a bill he authored to incentivize rainwater capture by exempting new systems from property taxes. NPR International Correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson Speaks In Sacramento Currently based in Berlin, Nelson has ties to the Sacramento area and visits frequently. She spoke at a variety of events in town and discusses her career with Insight's Beth Ruyak. The Sweet History Of California...
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Capitol Chat - Capital Public Radio's Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to discuss his latest report on Prop 55, the massive voter guide in your mailbox and the state of California's beloved first dog. Rock Climber Alex Honnold - Alex Honnold has shattered climbing records. At 31, he's become the first person to climb Yosemite's Half Dome and Moonlight Buttress without any protective equipment. He discusses his latest climbing adventures and his memoir, "Alone On the Wall." Rock Band...
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Capitol Chat - Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler will give a recap on the discussion lawmakers are having about replacing to the $11 billion water bond currently set to go before voters in November. He reported this week that the governor is opposing the existing water bond, which was negotiated by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers in 2009, and wants a $6 billion bond instead. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans rejected a $10.5 billion proposed replacement bond from Senate Democrats....
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How many pieces of legislation made it through committee before Thursday's end-of-the-session deadline? The answer-- still counting. Meanwhile, every lawmaker and constitutional officer who is campaigning has a busy weekend before Tuesday's primary election day in CA. State Government Reporter Katie Orr joins me from the Capitol Bureau for this week's CapChat. The National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which is coming to Sacramento State this June, announced today that the shotput...
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News Network: Bill Clinton In Stockton, Sacramento The presidential campaigns are in full swing in California. Bernie Sanders and Bill Clinton, on behalf of Hillary Clinton, kept a busy schedule in the west. CapRadio's Ben Bradford has a recap of Clinton's rally at Sacramento State. Poet Cathy Arellano: 'Salvation On Mission Street' On Insight,author and professor Cathy Arellano talks about her work. Arellano writes about gentrification in her new collection of poetry, "Salvation on...
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The Political Junkie Goes West - California Governor Jerry Brown made news this weekend when he called Ted Cruz "absolutely unfit for office" during an interview on Meet the Press. We'll talk with The Political Junkie Ken Rudin about Brown's comments and whether they will have any impact on Cruz's presidential run. News Network: Stockton - Stockton Record Columnist Michael Fitzgerald says the city as at the "dawn of a new era." Developer Zac Cort unveiled plans this past...
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Sacramento Bee Reporter Explains Rising Cost Of Golden 1 Center As Sacramento's skyline continues to grow and change, the costs associated keep going up. For Wednesday's Insight, Sacramento Bee reporter Dale Kasler joins us to talk about the costs of the new Golden 1 Center and the Downtown Commons. Former CalTrans Director Honors Daughter With Memorial Sports Scholarship In 2007, Summer Kempton died from a drug overdose and the Kempton family almost immediately established a memorial fund in...
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Capitol Chat: California Democratic Party Endorses Recreational Marijuana Use State Government Reporter Ben Bradford joins us to talk about why CA's Dem Party endorsing recreational marijuana is significant in this week's Capitol Chat. We'll also get an update on the Democrats' gun control sit-in. Oakland Police Scandal It's been a bad week for the Oakland Police Department, which has been rocked by a sex scandal that's led to the firing of three different police chiefs. We'll talk with East...
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Dissecting The First Clinton-Trump Debate: Who Won? Was it the most viewed political event in U.S. history? Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in their first televised debate. How will it affect each candidate's path to the November elections? Observing National Voter Day With The California Civic Engagement Project Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Mindy Romero from the California Civic Engagement Project talks about low voter rates despite recent surges in registration....
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News Network - CapRadio's Healthcare Reporter Pauline Bartolone joins Insight as Sacramento County considers whether to provide health benefits to undocumented people. Weed: The New Science Of Marijuana - Acclaimed writer Hampton Sides joins Insight. He wrote the cover story for the June issue of National Geographic Magazine, which is entirely devoted to the science of marijuana. CORE Dance - CORE Contemporary Dance has an upcoming performance in the renovated State Theater in Auburn. Founder...
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OR-7 Pups - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that biologists saw the wolf known as OR7 earlier this week living with a mate and at least two pups. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wolf coordinator Russ Morgan originally caught OR-7 in 2011 and joins us to talk more about the discovery. The California Fish and Game Commission voted Wednesday to move forward with listing the gray wolf as an endangered species under California law. President of the commission, Michael...
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China-California Climate Talk California Governor Jerry Brown met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday to discuss how the two states can combat climate change together. Capitol Chat: Katie Orr It's Katie Orr's last Capitol Chat as a State Capitol Reporter. She transitions to her new beat - health - starting next week. She'll join us for Capitol Chat this week to talk about the Governor's trip to Seattle. Vaccine Debate Reflecting on the second Republican debate, we'll revisit comments...
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Dem Debate Debrief - The Political Junkie Ken Rudin debriefs the first Democratic debate. Refugee Crisis In Germany - CapRadio's Katie Orr joins us from Germany. She's been part of a fellowship and shares her observations about the influx of refugees. Kushman By The Bottle - CapRadio's resident wine expert Rick Kushman will talk about bad writing in the wine business for the monthly segment, Kushman By The Bottle. Reefer Sanity - UC Davis chemistry professor Don Land talks about the science...
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Oroville Dam One Year After The Spillway Crisis On the first anniversary of the Oroville Dam crisis, reporters Bob Moffitt and Risa Johnson look back at how the California Department of Water Resources handled the aftermath. Dr. Bennet Omalu Warns Parents And Young Athletes Of Brain Damage Risks In Contact Sports Dr. Bennet Omalu discusses his new book, "Brain Damage in Contact Sports: What Parents Should Know Before Letting Their Children Play." Kushman By The Bottle: Valentine's Day...
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PolitiFact: Trump's Joint Session to Congress, Immigration and Marijuana President Trump made his first address to Congress and PolitiFact has been hard at work checking his claims. Editor Angie Holan joins us from Washington D.C. and PolitiFact California Chris Nichols shares his own recent fact checks. The Future Of The Middle Class Scholarship Program And What Could Come Next Gov. Jerry Brown has called for axing the state's Middle Class Scholarship program, which has provided funding for...
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The Political Junkie Goes West - The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment that puts California politics in the context of the national scene. Urban Agriculture Ordinance - Sacramento calls itself the Farm to Fork capital of the world, yet it's currently illegal for urban farmers in the city...
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News Network - Insight will have the latest update on the Lowell Fire from YubaNet's Pascale Fusshoeller. McGeorge Immigration Clinic - McGeorge Immigration Clinic professors will discuss the legal ways people immigrate to the United States. This conversation is part of Capital Public Radio's year-long initiative examining undocumented immigration. Incarceration And Children - The UC Davis Center for Poverty Research has released a new report highlighting the effects on children who have...
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Steve Ly was recently elected Elk Grove mayor, becoming the first Hmong mayor in the country. Ly emigrated to America from Laos as a refugee without knowing any English. He shares the details of his journey on Insight. Resident wine expert Rick Kushman has a lot of advice to offer in this week's Kushman By the Bottle. His advice ranges from what wines pair best with certain meals and how to prevent "snobby" wine drinkers from putting a damper on your holidays. The Front Street Animal...
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Capitol Chat: California's Economy Capital Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for this week's Capitol Chat. We'll talk about California's economy and the approval of the largest state budget in history. Sacramento French Film Festival Cecile Moette Downs previews the 20 films on screens this weekend and next at the Sacramento French Film Festival. Musician Richard March Singer-songwriter Richard March joins Beth Ruyak in studio to talk about his experience in Ethiopia and...
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Capitol Chat: SB 277, Other Bills - A proposal that would eliminate personal belief exemptions for vaccinations in the State of California met a roadblock Thursday. A California Senate committee held the bill after four hours of public testimony and deliberation. On Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler tells us what happened and what's next for the SB277. A bill that would open Medi-Cal, California's health care program for the poor, to undocumented immigrants moved forward this week....
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Measles, Flu, Vaccines - Sacramento County officials are investigating a possible case of measles in Elk Grove. It's the first potential case in the region since more than 73 people were linked to an outbreak at Disneyland in December. Measles is highly contagious. We'll talk with Dr. Dean Blumberg, associate professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children's Hospital, about the outbreak and what people can do to mitigate their risk. Plus, Placer County reported its first...
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The Winners And Losers Of California's Tobacco Tax Can a $2 tax get a smoker to quit? Your vote this November might decide that. CalMatters data journalist Matt Levin investigated the tax ballot on cigarettes and explains his findings on Insight. The Path To The Golden 1 Center What are your options for transportation to the newly opened Golden 1 Center? With impending traffic woes, Chris Ledesma with the Yolo County Transportation District discusses options for getting to your Paul McCartney...
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Sacramento Water Leaders Push State to Alter Water Restrictions - Sacramento-area water providers are lobbying state water regulators to credit communities using recycled water and adjust for climate when crafting future water conservation targets. A Conversation With Lady Tramaine Hawkins - Insight will speak with Lady Tramaine Hawkins. She's a two-time Grammy winner, is a Gospel Hall of Fame indcutee and she sang at the funeral for Rosa Parks. News Network: Sacramento - Reporter Ryan Lillis...
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Political Junkie Goes West: 2016, American Sniper Ken Rudin joins us from Washington D.C. in an effort to put it all in perspective. "Cartoonists: Foot Soldiers Of Democracy" To honor the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack, the French Film "Cartoonists" will be shown at the Crest Theater in Sacramento this Wednesday. Cecile Mouette Downs will explain more about the tribute. Reggie's Story Filmmaker Sasha Leahovcenko saw the burned man who is often asking for money at Alta...
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Armenian Genocide 100 Years Later - Last year, Turkey offered its first-ever condolences over mass deportations that preceded the Armenian deaths. Armenia estimates 1.5 million ethnic Armenians were killed from 1915 to 1923. Turkey says the figure is inflated and that killings of Armenians took place during clashes in which thousands of Turks also died. The country has never officially recognized the killing of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by the Turkish regime 100 years ago as genocide....
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Brown Agrees To Deploy National Guard / Syrian Chemical Attack / CalPERS CEO / Sacramento Orchid Society / Sound Advice Gov. Jerry Brown agrees to deploy California National Guard to Mexico border. Dr. Keith Watenpaugh on Syria. CalPERS CEO on pension solvency. Sacramento Orchid Society offers tips on plant care. Classical Sound Advice. Gov. Jerry Brown Negotiates Agreement To Send National Guard To Mexico Border Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains why this is being seen as a smart move for...
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Ferguson Reaction - Sacramento religious leaders who had traveled to Ferguson, Missouri after the shooting of Michael Brown were gathered in Oak Park last night to talk about race and community relations just as the Ferguson Grand Jury decision was announced. We'll talk with Pastor Kevin Brown of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church about the decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown. Pastor Brown went to Ferguson this summer to help that city's faith-based...
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Will there be a recount in California's Controller's race? Betty Yee is currently leading John Perez for second place in the primary race - the top two finishers will face off in November. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler updates us on the latest numbers. Plus, we'll hear about some of the new laws that went into effect on July 1. Pianist Jacqueline Schwab joined us with Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne earlier this year to discuss their latest collaboration, "Mark Twain's...
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Dewitt General Hospital Complex - There's a battle happening in North Auburn over the preservation of the buildings that make up the DeWitt General Hospital complex. Sacramento Magazine's 'Best-Of' Party - On Insight, we discuss the backstory to one of the biggest events in the Capitol City, the Best Of Sacramento party. The event marks the 15th anniversary and celebrates millions of dollars in donations to the March Of Dimes. Rhinoceros - A dark comedy titled "Rhinoceros" opens at...
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Capitol Chat: Drug-Related Bills Two drug-related bills made it through the California legislature this week, including one specifically targeting those that sell fentanyl. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us live from session to explain. Tin House Editor Rob Spillman Tin House editor Rob Spillman speaks with guest host Christian Kiefer about his new novel, his writing process and what's next for Tin House. CapRadio Goes For A Ride In Roadside Distractions Series CapRadio's Digital Producer...
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PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols revisits a fact check conducted in July on Mike Pence and conversion therapy. The rating has been updated based on new research. Nichols explains the reason behind the change in ruling. How might reproductive rights change under a Trump Administration? McGeorge Law Professor Leslie Jacobs talks about what could happen with the President-Elect's promise to fill Antonin Scalia's seat with a conservative pro-life justice. Poet, author and radio...
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Dyslexia Changes - A new law directs the California Department of Education to develop a process to help students with dyslexia by the 2017-18 school year. Letters to the Future - A project by Sacramento News and Review that focuses on events in Paris - not the recent terrorist attacks but the upcoming Climate Change conference. It's a letter-writing project that you can be part of. TC Boyle recorded his contribution. Remembering Mitch Arguss - Mitch Agruss, the popular television host of kids'...
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Political Junkie Goes West - The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment that puts California politics in the context of the national scene. Walk MS - Walk MS events to be held in Sacramento at the State Capitol on April 19th and in Folsom on April 26. Former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, who...
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Ordinances For Drug Takeback Programs - The Supreme Court decided against hearing a case about local ordinances for drug takeback programs. Experts explain what this means for cities. Creating Bee Havens - UC Davis' Christine Casey discusses bee-friendly plants for your yard or garden. John C. Hampsey - John C. Hampsey, a professor of Romantic and Classical Literature, talks about his memoir titled, "Kaufamn's Hill." Sound Advice: Classical - CapRadio's Kent Teeters has three new...
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The Political Junkie Goes West - The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, has some ideas about what President Barack Obama might talk about in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. He joins us to talk about what to expect in tonight's speech. News Network: Sacramento - Sacramento News & Review Co-Editor Nick Miller is on this week's News Network. He'll discuss streetcars and a rally against the city's homeless camping ordinance, and an article about Sacramento County's approach to...
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Skiing World Cup Returns to Squaw Valley After nearly 50 years, the Skiing World Cup returns to Squaw Valley featuring high profile Olympians Mikaela Shiffrin and Julia Mancuso. The President and CEO of Squaw Valley joins Insight to discuss. Capitol Chat: Governors Race, Gas Tax And Growing Tensions In The Legislature A conservative businessman has entered the growing field of contenders in Californiaâs gubernatorial race. In this weeks Capitol Chat, Bureau Chief Ben Adler has insights on John...
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Anne Gust Brown - Much like 2011, Anne Gust Brown introduced her husband Jerry Brown as he took the oath of office for Governor of California, Monday morning in Sacramento. We'll listen to portions of both speeches and discuss her evolution as the First Lady. Sketches of Science: Photo Sessions With Nobel Laureates - German Photographer Volker Steger has a passion for science. His work has taken him from an Amish research clinic in Pennsylvania to the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. His...
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High-Speed Rail Construction Begins Fresno Bee Reporter Tim Sheehan has the latest on the long-planned high-speed rail network. 14th Annual Sacramento French Film Festival The 14th Sacramento French Film Festival begins Friday, June 19 at the Crest Theatre. Robert Hass Poet Robert Hass is at the Crocker Art Museum Friday. He'll read some of his poetry on Insight and will talk about the new U.S. Poet Laureate who is also from California. Sound Advice: Davis Music Festival And 40 Years Of Fox...
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The Political Junkie Goes West - Republicans in the House of Representatives have to start over when it comes to their search for a leader. Political Junkie Ken Rudin has the latest on a House in chaos and has a preview of Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate. Red Dress Party - The LGBT community is seeking to bring more awareness of HIV and AIDS. A "red dress party" is being planned to raise money for the cause. Blues Violinist Tom Rigney - Violinist Tom Rigney has been called...
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California's First Legal Challenge Against President Trump The first legal challenge to Trump's Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities begins on Friday. State government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight from San Francisco for a preview of the case. Four Years Later, Sacramento Runners Reflect On Boston Marathon Bombing Saturday marks the fourth anniversary since three people were killed and 260 were wounded in one of the worst terror attacks in the U.S. We speak with past and present runners in...
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Political Junkie Ken Rudin: Short-Term Spending And Trump Comments On Immigration Political Junkie Ken Rudin recaps a weekend in Washington D.C. that saw an immigration compromise fall apart and lead to a potential government shutdown later this week. Wayne Thiebaud Exhibit Opens in Davis Shrem Museum Director Rachel Teagle explores legendary Sacramento pop-artist Wayne Thiebaud's work from 1958 to 1968. Remembering Benny Goodman Remembering Benny Goodman and his legacy 80 years after a...
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Insight: Tani Cantil-Sakauye / Sac Food And Film Festival / Gold Fever Days / Sound Advice Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has a few words on immigration arrests; Sac Food and Film Festival returns for a 5th year; Gold Fever Days preserves California history and a preview of touring acts in Sacramento.
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News Network: California's High Speed Rail - California Governor Jerry Brown will join a group of government, business and transportation leaders Tuesday in Fresno to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first leg of the state's high-speed rail project. Tim Sheehan is a Fresno Bee Reporter who covers high-speed rail. He will join us from the groundbreaking ceremony with more information about what follows this mostly ceremonial event. News Network: Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval - Capital Public...
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Capitol Chat: National, State, Local Elections Political Analyst Steve Swatt will give a recap of this week's political news including the Sacramento mayor's race, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom's gun control ballot initiative and the recent Republican presidential debate. Dia De Los Muertos Activities Planned For Midtown Sacramento The Latino Center of Art and Culture is holding Dia de los Muertos activities in Midtown Sacramento this Saturday and Sunday at 20th and J Streets. Event To...
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The Political Junkie Ken Rudin - The Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins Insight to put California politics in the context of the national scene. PolitiFact CA: Myth Busting The Drought - PolitiFact CA Reporter Chris Nichols joins us to take on some of the statements we commonly hear about "the end of the drought." Fair Legislation - Director and Producer Doug Harris joins Insight to discuss his new documentary "Fair Legislation: The Byron Rumford Story." Sacramento Opera...
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The X That Marks Sacramento’s Social Ills: How Decades-Old Policy Racially Divided The City Sociologist Jesus Hernandez explains the geography that forms the baseline for race relations and public infrastructure investment in Sacramento, and how it influences the health of the city’s neighborhoods. audio coming soon Dissect Podcast Launches New Season On Frank Ocean Dissect podcast season three has returned as a Spotify original to break down the biographical and musical story behind Frank...
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Water Rights Explained On Insight, Environmental Attorney Chris Shearing will talk about California's water rights system. Hannah Nordhaus Releases New Book, 'American Ghost' Journalist Hannah Nordhaus wrote "The Beekeepers Lament" just before these drought years started to hit the west. sheâs on tour now with her new book titled "American Ghost." Legendary Singer Rita Coolidge Performs In Sacramento Grammy Winner Rita Coolidge will speak with Insight before her show at...
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Capitol Chat / Stories On Stage / The Rosemary Metrailer Story / Sound Advice Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler hosts Capitol Chat; Vanessa Hua is June's Stories on Stage featured author; a documentary focuses on Sacramento LGBT history and Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner highlights music for this week's Sound Advice.
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Dealing With Orlando Tragedy On Social Media Dr. Andy Jones, a social media expert and continuing lecturer for the University Writing Program at UC Davis, visits Insight to talk about the role of social media after a tragedy. News Network: California Fire Update Hot temperatures are in the forecast for the Sacramento region. Meanwhile, a number of fires are burning across the state. CapRadio's Steve Milne provides an update. Sacramento Stand-Up Competition The 4th Annual Sacramento Stand-up...
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Capitol Chat: MCO Tax Update Capital Public Radio State Government Reporter Ben Bradford updates us on the "managed care organization" tax story. Remembering Civil Rights Pioneer Jiro âJerryâ Enomoto Friends of the late Jerry Enomoto, talk with Insight host, Beth Ruyak about the legacy of Jiro Enomoto ahead of a memorial service this weekend. Robert Caisley's New Play âA Masterpiece Of Comicâ¦Timing!â Robert Caisley is in Sacramento to launch his new comedy "A Masterpiece...
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Regional Transit / A Year At Encina / Sound Advice Henry Li of Regional Transit discusses challenges and goals for public transportation; a year-long documentary at Encina High School is examined and California WorldFest comes to Grass Valley for its 21st year of music.
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Hidden Hunger: Storybooth - Together, they launched a mobile story booth that visited food banks and community clinics around Sacramento to record the personal experiences of people on the front lines of food insecurity. Maria Ross and River City Food Bank Executive Director Eileen Thomas join us to explain what they discovered in the stories they collected from people around the Sacramento region. Food Pantry At UC Davis - UC Davis is in the middle of one of the nation's largest agricultural...
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Assembly Leader Anthony Rendon Highlights Fighting Trump As Priority Fighting Trump, Transportation and Affordable Housing are priorities for Assembly Leader Anthony Rendon. State government reporter Ben Bradford talks more about the California Legislature's return to session on Insight. download New Laws Series: Foreclosure Risk Reduction CapRadio's food and sustainability reporter Julia Mitric continues the New Laws Series by talking about a new law that requires home lenders to talk with...
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Sacramento City Council To Restart Stephon Clark Community Forum Ben Adler and Sammy Caiola discuss the latest news in the aftermath of the police shooting of Stephon Clark Senator To Introduce Legislation To Change Peace Officer's Bill of Rights A new bill in the California Senate could give the public more access to information on police misconduct investigations. What Is The Peace Officers' Bill Of Rights? UC Berkeley law professor Erwin Chemerinsky talks about California's law to protect...
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News Network - News 10's Tim Daly has been covering all the latest stories in the Stockton area and joins us for this week's News Network to talk about what's been happening on his beat. Arrival Story: Deisy Caro - Deisy Caro is 32 years old and on track to graduate in the Spring of 2016 at Sacramento State. But she is undocumented and faces an uncertain future. The View From Here: DACA - For a year, Capital Public Radio is focused on telling stories of immigration and those who are...
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Insight: Trump Press Conference / Governor Brown's Budget / Wednesday Storm Updates The Political Junkie Ken Rudin reacts to Donald Trump's first press conference as president-elect; we recap Gov. Jerry Brown's new budget for California and the National Weather Service has new updates on the storm season.
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Train Hero Anthony Sadler Interview Highlights The Sacramento State student who helped thwart a terrorist attack on a French train is making appearances on the national media circuit this week. Anthony Sadler Interview Highlights UOP Film Tells Story Of Bill Jones In the 1960s Bill Jones became the first single man in California to adopt a child. His son, Aaron, struggled with drug addiction and died in the 1990s. Jones' story is told in a film by the University of the Pacific's Dr. Steve...
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PolitiFact California: Fact-Checking Statements On High-Speed Rail High-speed rail in California is a contentious and controversial issue. Today on Insight, weâll talk with PolitiFact Reporter Chris Nichols. StoryCorps Sacramento Stories Airing The StoryCorps Mobile Story Booth recently spent some time in Sacramento. This week, Capital Public Radio began airing edited versions of the some of the stories shared by listeners. Pet Tales: Adopting Older Pets Pet expert Gina Spadafori adopted an...
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CapRadio's Cuba Trip - It's a historic moment in time in regards to the official relationship between the United States and Cuba. During the State of the Union speech Tuesday night, President Obama spoke about that relationship and how the time had come to end a political policy that was long past its expiration date. Capitol Chat - Senior Editor of the Opinion section of the Sacramento Bee, Dan Morain, joins us in this week's Capital Chat to talk about who's stepping up to fill Senator Barbara...
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Capitol Chat: Vaccine Requirement Bill Itâs been a busy week around the Capital with some high profile events, including an emotional hearing on the bill to require vaccinations for most kids going to public schools. CapRadio's Katie Orr takes us through that debate. Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio Shane Stay's 'Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet' Insight talks with a former soccer pro and author whose book argues that the U.S. can contend for a World Cup, if American soccer would only...
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Year In California Politics / Northern California Fire Recovery / Punk Band Dog Party / Big Bandleader Peter Petty Take a listen back to the major stories from this past year in California Politics. Raising funds for Northern California fire recovery. Sacramento sister punk duo Dog Party. Sacramento Big Bandleader Peter Petty.
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What To Expect On Thursday Gas Tax Vote That Would Go To Road Repairs The California Legislature is set to vote on a bill Thursday that would raise $52 billion in vehicle fees and a gas tax to repair the state's roads. How Retiring Coal Rights In Parts Of Alaska Helps Native American Tribes In California A recent deal to retire a large portion of coal rights for the Bering River Coal Field in Southeast Alaska is being heralded as a ground-breaking decision that could have positive implications...
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Jeremy White will finish his third year of political reporting at the Sacramento Bee for a foreign correspondent position in Cambodia. He talks about some of his favorite moments and the start of the new legislative session. A special event at the World of Wonders Science Museum Saturday tests children's creativity and design skills. Nick Gray is the Education Director at the museum and explains Makerfest. Bestselling author James Rollins releases the latest installment of his Sigma Force...
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Donald Trump has chosen more people for his staff and cabinet over the weekend, with names like Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. We meet with Political Junkie Ken Rudin to discuss all of Trump's picks and his meeting with Mitt Romney. Google and Facebook have stopped selling ad space to fake news sites, following criticism it impacted the 2016 election. Will this lead to censorship on our social media platforms? USCâs Karen North shares her social media expertise. The story of Thanksgiving...
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Capitol Chat - New poll numbers show strong support for a California water bond and Gov. Jerry Brown for this year's November election. Capital Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler will expand on these numbers in Capitol Chat. An Iliad - An Iliad, by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's The Iliad, will be at the Wilkerson Theatre from Oct. 24 through Nov. 2. The play is produced by SacImpulse, a professional theatre company in Sacramento that produces contemporary...
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Oil on Trains - Sacramento Bee's Transportation writer Tony Bizjak talks about the Fix 50 project and the issue of shipping crude oil by train across Calfiornia. California Blackbird Study - California's tricolored blackbirds have suffered a dramatic population decline in recent years -- down 64 percent in the last six years. We'll talk with UC Davis environmental researcher Robert Meese about what may have caused the decline and the next steps we should take to protect this iconic bird....
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The Political Junkie Goes West - The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment that puts California politics in the context of the national scene. Fungus Foray - On December 12 and 13, the Yuba Watershed Institute will present the 18th annual Fungus Foray and Wild Mushroom Exposition. We'll talk...
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The Political Junkie Goes West: Presidential Race The Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins us from Washington D.C. in an effort to put it all in perspective. California GOP Convention Wrap-Up CapRadio's Ben Adler gives a recap of the California Republican Party Convention. Meanwhile, Ben Bradford was reporting on Californians campaigning to become Democratic delegates. Big Idea Theater's 'The Rover' Today on Insight, we'll talk about "The Rover" production with guest director Gail Dartez...
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Day Two: Live From the Republican National Convention Ben Adler will join us live from Cleveland, Ohio, on the second day of the Republican National Convention. We'll hear how things are going for the California delegation and what the atmosphere has been like inside the arena. PolitiFact: More Gun Dealers Than McDonald's In California Does California really have more licensed gun dealers than McDonald's? PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols decided to look into that statement and joins...
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Insight: Preview Of Nevada Caucuses / Mosquito-Borne Viruses And Transmission / Violinist Joe Kye And VOX Musica Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler previews the weekendâs democratic caucus in Nevada. A UC Davis researcher explains how mosquitos transmit viruses like Zika and West Nile. And violinist Joe Kye performs in the Insight studio.
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Insight: CapChat / Library Artwork / Writing Workshops / Composer George Sarah Today on Insight, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler updates us on the latest in local politics, the California State Library receives new artwork, an author aims to assist aspiring writers and a composer does his take on "The Passion of Joan of Arc."
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