Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
798 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAward-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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How Racism Has Shaped Interstate Highways / Future Of Scouting / How 'The Great Dissenter' John Harlan Influenced SCOTUS
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 90.6 MBPresident Biden has proposed spending billions to help reconnect Black and low-income neighborhoods, who’ve been decimated by the construction of the federal highway system. And nearly 30 cities nationwide are currently discussing some form of highway removal and restoration; we learn more about how racism has shaped interstate highways. Boys and girls are also leaving Scouting in record numbers, with Scout organizations reportedly losing nearly 2 million members nationwide during the pand...
COVID-19 Cases, Vaccination Rates In Sacramento County / Covering The Olympics With KCRA’s Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Mike Domalaog / CapRadio Summer Concert Series Update
July 22, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBThe delta variant is driving up cases of COVID-19 and it’s troubling in Sacramento County, where less than half of residents are fully vaccinated. The Tokyo Olympics are officially kicking off this week and a local reporting duo joins us with 20 years of experience traveling around the globe covering the Games. Plus, an overview of CapRadio’s summer concert series as it wraps up. Today's Guests Sacramento County's Public Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye with updates on COVID-19 cases in S...
Cultural Burning, Wildfire Suppression / Implications Of DACA Ruling / Sacramento Theatre Company Acting Classes
July 21, 2021 15:00 - 88.2 MBFor more than a century, cultural burning was banned by state and federal governments. Now, indigenous tribes are working side by side with officials, teaching others about the important role fire plays in wildfire management. Plus, what the ruling against DACA means for undocumented immigrants protected by the law, and a conversation with the Sacramento Theatre Company about acting classes and summer plans. Today's Guests Co-lead in the Training Exchange program with the Cultural Fire Man...
Extreme Heat Threatens Chinook Salmon / Net Neutrality Future, California Considerations / Tiny Desk Contest Check In
July 20, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBPPIC senior fellow Jeffrey Mount and senior biologist Mike Belchik with the Yurok Tribe explain why recent extreme heat waves and drought risk a near-complete loss of juvenile salmon in the Sacramento River. Maggie Reardon with CNET also updates net neutrality under the Biden Administration, and we learn more about the local entrants for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. Today's Guests PPIC Water Policy Center Senior fellow Jeffrey Mount explains why recent extreme heat waves and drought risk a nea...
How Rising Inflation Affects Northern California / Critical Race Theory Explained / Summer Movie Scene, Cinema Changes
July 19, 2021 15:00 - 90.7 MBPrices for goods and services in the U.S. were up 5.4 percent in June compared to last year, marking the largest spike in inflation since 2008. So how is that playing out in Northern California? And critical race theory: what it is, what it isn’t, and why the 40-plus-year-old idea has become a political football. Plus, a look at the summer movie scene and how the pandemic has affected the film industry and changed theaters. Today's Guests Five Star Bank President and CEO James Beckwith on ...
California Wildfires: Your Questions Answered
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 92.4 MBOn Thursday, the CapRadio Insight team, in collaboration with the California News Hub, worked to answer your wildfire questions as part of a special one-hour broadcast. This special was aired on public radio stations across California. Californians are facing what could be a historic wildfire season yet again. From the coast to Southern California, the Central Valley up to the North State, we’ll answer your most pressing questions about wildfires. Guests: CapRadio state government report...
Rising Economic Pressures For Landlords / A Conversation With A Veteran Firefighter, Merced County COVID-19 Update / Tahoe State Of The Lake Report
July 14, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBRent protections have been in place since the start of the pandemic, leaving many small landlords facing economic pressures when it comes to paying their bills. A Cal Fire Battalion Chief also explains how wildfires have evolved during his decades-long career as a firefighter. Plus, we get an update on Merced County’s vaccination efforts and how the health department is monitoring the Delta variant, and summarizing Tahoe’s State of the Lake report from UC Davis. Today's Guests CapRadio rep...
Sacramento Mandatory Housing / Rebuilding After Wildfire / FEMA Wildfire Eligibility Investigation / Sacramento Teacher Flies With NASA
July 13, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his proposal to adopt what he calls a first-in-the-nation right to housing for those living outdoors and an obligation for people to accept housing when offered. Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray also shares the long road to rebuilding and healing, and we learn more about why FEMA rejected 95% of aid applicants during California's 2020 wildfires. Plus, Sacramento-area teacher Domina Stamas on being selected for NASA's "Airborne Astronomy Ambassado...
’Political? ?Junkie?’ ??Ken? ?Rudin?? / U.S. Teacher Shortage / How To Navigate 'Noise' That Affects Human Judgment
July 12, 2021 15:00 - 89.8 MBThe pandemic has exacerbated an already alarming teacher shortage across the U.S., with many educators burned out and rethinking whether to stay in the profession; we explore the issue and solutions. A pair of behavioral scientists also explain what “noise” is in professional judgment and why it affects everything from criminal justice to medical treatments. Plus, the latest in the nation’s political landscape, including plans by Democrats to expand voting as Republicans push for limits in G...
Lava Fire Live Update / COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For People With Neurodevelopmental Conditions / After the Assault Reporters Notebook / Holiday Travel Planning
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBThe UC Davis MIND Institute has rolled out a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, custom-made for those with neurodevelopmental conditions; we take a look at its unique features and its importance right now. An infectious disease expert and a AAA spokesperson explain what you need to know if you’re planning on traveling this holiday weekend, with airfares, gas prices, and hotel rates surging amid ever-changing pandemic guidelines. Plus, a reporter’s notebook breakdown of CapRadio’s After the Assault pod...
California’s Budget, Recall Updates / Teaching Consent At Young Ages / Vegan Food Options At Cookouts
June 30, 2021 15:00 - 90.7 MBCalifornia’s budget legally crossed the deadline, but there’s still more negotiating to go; we break down the highlights and get an update on the looming recall election. Plus, why people of color have a harder time reporting sexual assault, and how to teach your children about consent and why understanding at a young age is beneficial. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon breaks down California’s finalized budget and gives an update on the recall against Governor Newsom...
How To Be An Ally Of Sexual Assault Survivors / Omar Ameen / Community Of Writers Celebrates 50th Anniversary
June 29, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBIn partnership with CapRadio’s podcast series After the Assault, we share advice on how to be an ally for survivors of sexual violence. Also, we discuss the thrown-out extradition trial of Omar Ameen, an Iraqi refugee living in Sacramento, falsely accused as an ISIS hitman. But after more than two years in jail, and despite a federal judge ordering his release, Ameen remains in federal custody. Plus, CapRadio Reads shares the 50th anniversary of the Community of Writers poetry workshop in th...
Living With Trauma After Sexual Assault / New Recycling Proposals In California / LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
June 28, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBRoughly 44% of women and a quarter of men have experienced sexual assault, and there’s no timeline for healing; we discuss living with the trauma of sexual assault and how survivors find support and build resilience. LGBTQ+ youth were also hit hard by the new realities during the pandemic, and a Medical Director at the Child Mind Institute walks us through the issues. Plus, a look at a pair of new potentially impactful recycling proposals in California. Today's Guests Clinical Psychologist...
UOP President Chris Callahan / Sexual Assault Investigation Process / Managing Re-Entry Anxiety
June 24, 2021 15:00 - 90.6 MBMonths after being named the president of University of the Pacific, Chris Callahan found himself leading the school through the pandemic; we discuss what his hopes are for the return to school in the fall and how he thinks COVID-19 changed higher education. Also, after a sexual assault, victims who choose to report the crime have a difficult time getting justice, and why some people are choosing to keep their masks on even after getting vaccinated. Today's Guests University of the Pacific...
Investigation Into Gavin Newsom’s Fire Prevention Efforts / Collecting Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases, Data On Processing Rape Kits / California’s Agriculture Amid Drought
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBDNA evidence after a sexual assault can make or break an investigation, but the rape kit backlog continues to be an issue statewide; we’ll dive deeper into why and explore solutions to process samples faster. Plus, how California’s severe drought is impacting agriculture in the years to come and what farmers are doing to adapt. Today's Guests CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd discusses his investigation into Governor Newsom’s promise to increase fire prevention in the state Su...
California National Guard Wildfire Concerns / How Sexual Violence Affects The Brain / National Park Photographer
June 22, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBIn partnership with CapRadio’s new podcast series After the Assault, we break down the lasting impacts that sexual violence has on brain function. The California National Guard also shares first-person accounts of preparations, concerns, and advice for wildfire season. Finally, photographer Ellis Williams shares their national park journey as a Black activist and veteran, while documenting their hormone replacement therapy to help others on their gender expression journey. Today's Guests W...
After The Assault Podcast Overview / Supply Chains Issues Across Country, California / COVID-19 Impact On Nature, Wildlife
June 21, 2021 15:00 - 91.1 MBSupply chain issues are causing shortages and price increases for a variety of products across the country and in California more than a year into the pandemic; we discuss the issues in the global supply chain and what a return to normal looks like. Healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola walks us through what you can expect with the new CapRadio podcast After The Assault, and we take a deep dive into the variety of ways the pandemic has impacted nature and wildlife in California. Today's Guests ...
Extreme Heat In Northern California / What's New At SMF Post-State Reopening / CapRadio Reads, After The Assault / Previewing CapRadio’s Summer Concert Series
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBNorthern California is experiencing extreme heat just days before the first official day of summer; we learn more about how long the high temperatures will last and how to protect yourself. An official with the Sacramento International Airport also walks us through what the rules are when flying following the state’s reopening. Plus, CapRadio kicks off its After The Assault podcast, and Classical Announcer Jennifer Reason previews the station’s Summer Concert Series. Today's Guests Sacrame...
California Proposed Budget / Decline In Routine Pediatric Vaccinations / The Nation’s Inflation Rate Explained / French Film Festival’s Return To In-Person Showings
June 16, 2021 15:00 - 90.3 MBWhile COVID-19 vaccinations are top of mind for many some 15 months into the pandemic, routine vaccination rates for kids have gone down since the country first went into lockdown; we learn why this could be concerning with an infectious disease specialist. Inflation is also at 5%, and we discuss what this means and if a comparison to the Great Recession is accurate. Plus, a look at how the Sacramento French Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Today's Guests Budget Committee...
California Reopening / “DRUNK: How we Sipped, Danced, And Stumbled Our Way To Civilization” / Balancing Reopening Spending With Debt
June 15, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBCapRadio Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan shares a live look at Sacramento on the morning of California’s official reopening. California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly also answers questions about the state’s reopening and plans going forward. Author Edward Slingerland discusses his new book “DRUNK: How we sipped, danced, and stumbled our way to civilization,” and happiness researcher Dr. Elizabeth Dunn offers advice to balance spending and debt as California reopens. Today's Gu...
Climate Change Impact On COVID-19, Deadly Diseases / Body Shaming Girls And Women / History, Significance Of Juneteenth
June 14, 2021 15:00 - 91 MBThis year, June 19 will mark the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, commemorating the day slavery was ended in Texas in 1865; we discuss the significance and how it highlights the dearth of Black history education in the U.S. A sociology professor at UCLA also walks us through the ins and outs of body shaming after a Florida high school altered yearbook photos to hide breast cleavage in some 80 female students. Plus, a look at how climate change is making outbreaks of deadly diseases and vir...
Cal/OSHA Workplace Requirements Updates / Tahoe’s Post-June 15 Outlook / Reno’s Hiring Challenges / 25 Million Stitches New Exhibit
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 89.9 MBThe confusion and frustration over California’s workplace masking and distancing protocols reached a new level at Cal/OSHA’s emergency meeting last night; we get the latest on the rules and when they may go into effect. Plus, as the state plans to reopen, the challenges still facing the Lake Tahoe area, including the employment crisis in nearby Reno. Sacramento’s 25 Million Stitches exhibit honors refugees around the world. Today's Guests POLITICO Policy Reporter Alex Nieves with updates o...
New Workplace Guidelines / State Power Grid Preparation, Carbon Free Energy Goals / Mondavi Center New Season
June 09, 2021 15:00 - 90.6 MBAs temperatures continue to rise, we talk with the California Independent System Operator, which manages 80% of the state’s electricity, about how they’re preparing the power grid for heatwaves and possible blackouts. Plus, a look at what it will take to get California’s energy supply to be carbon-free by 2045 and new workplace guidelines from Cal/OSHA. Today's Guests POLITICO Policy Reporter Alex Nieves explains the new workplace guidelines approved by Cal/OSHA and when they could take ef...
Understanding Israeli-Palestinian Territories Conflict / Woodland Memorial Hospital Mobile Vaccine Clinic / Migratory bats
June 08, 2021 15:00 - 89.9 MBUC Berkeley Political Science Professor Ron Hassner joins us from Tel Aviv to explain the latest developments surrounding the conflict between Israel and Palestinian territories. Woodland Memorial Hospital nurses show us their mobile vaccine clinic, reaching out to vulnerable populations unlikely or unable to access traditional vaccination sites. Plus, the Yolo Basin Foundation discusses their annual Bat Talk and Walk Summer Programs, visiting a colony of migratory bats that live under Yolo ...
Social Interaction Post-Pandemic / 4-Day Work Week Prospects, U.S. Labor Shortage, Job Loss Among Women / Pride Month, Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ Community
June 07, 2021 15:00 - 91 MBJune is Pride Month, and for Sacramento, that usually means tens of thousands of people gathering for the annual Pride March and Festival. But the pandemic has canceled in-person events for the second year in a row, as the LGBTQ+ community continues to grapple with the fallout from COVID-19; we examine the issue, what it looks like in Sacramento, and how the community has responded to the challenges. And as we start to reemerge into the world, what are our social interactions going to look ...
State Senate District 6 Candidate Dave Jones / Gender Pronouns In The Workplace / History Behind Ikeda’s
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 90.6 MBIn our final interview with the candidates for State Senate District 6, former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones joins the show. Gender pronouns also appear everywhere in our culture, but they’re not new; we examine how and why they’re playing a more prevalent role in the workplace. Plus, the history behind one of the most beloved pit stops along Interstate 80 in Auburn, Ikeda’s. Today's Guests State Senate District 6 candidate Dave Jones talks about his campaign Author of “Wha...
Probe Into PG&E Fire Victim Trust / PPIC State Gun Law Survey / Athlete Mental Health Wellness / Woodland Robotics Team
June 02, 2021 15:00 - 91.3 MBA bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Attorney General’s office to issue a probe into PG&E’s Fire Victim Trust meant to compensate wildfire survivors; we talk with the reporter who investigated the handling of the funds. Plus, a Woodland robotics team made it to the semi-finals of a national competition and the students behind the project explain how it works. Today's Guests KQED’s The California Report Co-host Lily Jamali brings her latest reporting on the probe into the PG&E Fire Vic...
?’Political? ?Junkie?’ ??Ken? ?Rudin?? / First Hand Experience Of Buying A Sacramento House / What Is College Worth? / Bishop Mule Days In Eastern Sierra
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBThe country's political landscape continues to evolve under the Biden Administration amid party clashes, new pieces of major legislation, and much more; 'Political Junkie' Ken Rudin helps us make sense of it all. America's college financial-aid system has also helped millions of students obtain a post-secondary education, but continuous hikes in tuition and fees are leading many to question what it's actually worth. Plus, a trip to the beloved and historic Mule Days Celebration in B...
California Arts Community Fight For Funding / Sacramento City Council Member Eric Guerra / Delta Town Of Locke History / State Parks Prepare Holiday Weekend
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 90.5 MBSacramento City Council Member Eric Guerra wants to be California’s next State Senator; we talk with him about his run for District 6 in our latest series of interviews with candidates. California’s arts community is also hemorrhaging from the pandemic, and there’s a growing discussion about what it’ll take to get the industry back on its feet financially. Plus, exploring the delta town of Locke’s rich Asian history and what to know before heading to your favorite state park this holiday wee...
Affordable Housing, Rental Assistance Not Used / New PPIC Survey / National Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh / Music In The Mountains
May 26, 2021 15:00 - 91.1 MBA new statewide survey provides insight into how Californians stand on several issues, from the recall to vaccines. Sacramento's hot real estate market and lack of affordable housing are also squeezing out the lowest income renters; we look at new funding to address the issue. Plus, the new National Youth Poet Laureate is a local and joins the show with a poem. Today's Guests CapRadio News Reporter Chris Nichols explains the latest with low-income housing and how it’s becoming hard to find...
Reflecting on George Floyd: Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine / Trinidadian Steel Drum Music / Sacramento Artist Brandon Gastinell / Sac Dance Lab Youth Hip Hop Lauren Boyd
May 25, 2021 15:00 - 91.1 MBTuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed by police. From Floyd’s death to a murder verdict, the days and the months since are fueling continued calls for change. Today we’re turning inward and sitting down with Black artists and business owners, celebrating culture and community, but also asking how they’re reflecting on what’s changed and what hasn’t. Today's Guests Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant in SacramentoVicki Gonzalez / CapRadio Ethiopian restaurant Queen Sheba Owner ...
Vaccine Incentive Effectiveness/ Future Of Long-Term And Senior Care / Pandemic Shopping Trends / California Wine Roundup
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBThe COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort continues across the U.S., and with that has come a growing discussion over how vaccine incentives can help the country reach herd immunity. The pandemic has also exposed the weaknesses of congregate care facilities and magnified the need for more at-home and community options; we take a closer look at the future of elder and long-term care. A culture and lifestyle writer joins us with more on the evolution of shopping trends during COVID-19 and what ...
California Prepares For High Wildfire Threat / State Senate District 6 Candidate Tecoy Porter / Fact-Checking On Social Media / Berenstain Bears In Folsom
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 91.1 MBCal Fire says the time to prepare for wildfires is now as firefighters and homeowners get ready for an unprecedented season. Local activist and pastor Tycoy Porter also jumps into the State Senate District 6 race. Plus, CapRadio’s PolitiFact California team brings us its latest reports, and Folsom’s Sutter Street Theatre’s production of the Berenstain Bears series comes to life in a musical. Today's Guests CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd shares his reporting from Butte Count...
Mental Health Of First Responders / Road To Herd Immunity / Why People Panic Buy / The Asian American Education Project
May 19, 2021 15:00 - 89.3 MBWith the vaccine getting into people’s arms, California could be on its way to herd immunity; we have the latest on which counties are ahead of the curve. A clinical psychologist also helps us unpack the term ‘panic buying’ and the psychology behind it, and more on why it’s important to teach Asian American history in classrooms. Today's Guests Sacramento Fire Department Captain Richard Alamo discusses how mental health is addressed with first responders and what programs are made availabl...
Sacramento County’s New Health Director / Drought Impacts On Agriculture, Water Allocations, And Wildlife / NPR ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Submissions
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBSacramento County’s new Director of the Department of Health Services, Chevon Kothari, discusses the latest COVID-19 response and the most pressing health issues facing the county. Also, as drought conditions intensify across the state, the Northern California Water Association, California Rice Commission, and Ducks Unlimited’s Western Region explain the wide-reaching impacts. Plus, CapRadio’s Nick Brunner with “Hey, Listen!” breaks down NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest, currently accepting m...
What New CDC Mask Guidance Means For California / Statewide Carbon Offset Program Issues / Future Of Work / Sacramento Restaurant Roundup
May 17, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBThe Centers for Disease Control announced last week that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks or physically distance in most circumstances; we discuss what that means for California’s June 15th reopening and more happenings across the state’s political landscape. The future of the workforce and whether jobs will follow people is also top of mind, with the pandemic slowly ending and a look at Sacramento’s restaurant and eatery scene heading into the su...
Sacramento City Council Member Angelique Ashby Announces Candidacy For State Senate / Work-From-Home Challenges During Pandemic / Tahoe Author Suzanne Roberts’ New Book Of World Travels
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 91.3 MBThe State Senate race for California’s 6th district is filling up with candidates hoping to represent Sacramento. In our first in a series of upcoming interviews with the candidates, City Council Member Angelique Ashby talks about her priorities as she officially launches her campaign. Plus, new survey results show people working from home with children have been struggling with productivity, and now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15 year-olds, we take a look at what pa...
Gavin Newsom’s Proposed Stimulus Breakdown / Navigating EDD Amid Major Backlogs / Income Gaps Widened Amid Pandemic / How To Help The Bees This Summer
May 12, 2021 15:00 - 88.9 MBFacing a recall and a massive surplus, Governor Newsom proposed more stimulus checks. About 11 million low and middle-income Californians would receive payments under Newsom's so-called 'Golden State Stimulus' plan; we have the latest with CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon. Plus, our latest COVID-19 survey with Valley Vision shows the increasing economic divide for people of color has grown since the pandemic began. Today's Guests CapRadio’s Politics Reporter and California State of ...
Concerns About Children Falling Behind In School / San Joaquin County Campaign For Black Mothers And Babies / SacState Virtual Art Exhibit ‘Un/Equal Freedoms’
May 11, 2021 15:00 - 90.2 MBAre you concerned your children are falling behind in school? CapRadio’s Pauline Bartolone speaks with parents and educators as part of the latest COVID-19 Resilience Poll with Valley Vision. We also learn more about a San Joaquin County campaign addressing the alarming rate Black mothers, and their babies are dying due to insensitive or inadequate care. Plus, a preview of a powerful art exhibition premiering at SacState covering ‘unequal freedoms.’ Today's Guests CapRadio News and Feature...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta / Valley Vision Survey Overview / Spike In Eating Disorders During Pandemic / Vietnamese Mini-Medical School
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 91 MBUpdated at 8:50 a.m. Rob Bonta is making history as California's first Filipino American Attorney General; we talk with Bonta about his new role and transition to being one of the most influential officials in the state. Civic leadership organization Valley Vision has also released a new survey covering a number of topics, such as education equity and health care. Plus, a look at the spike in eating disorders among youths and teenagers during the pandemic and how an upcoming mini-medical sc...
Study Shows Gun Violence Program Working / Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis On California’s COVID-19 Relief Effort In India / Opera Modesto’s Award-Winning Virtual Production, “The Race”
May 06, 2021 15:00 - 77.6 MBUpdated at 9:28 a.m. A new UC Berkeley study shows that gun violence reduction programs, such as Sacramento’s ‘Advance Peace,’ are working; we learn more today. California is also stepping up to help with India’s COVID-19 crisis and supplies are being airlifted to the stricken country, which has had a long relationship with the Golden State. Plus, the pandemic shut down Opera Modesto’s live performances, but its latest virtual concert, “The Race,” is winning awards worldwide. Today's Gues...
CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro On Returning To Campus / Conversation With Senator Alex Padilla / Recall Campaign Events / Folsom Lake Boating Guidelines
May 05, 2021 15:00 - 91.1 MBThe California State University system announced students and staff across all campuses must get their COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school grounds as soon as the vaccine receives FDA approval; we hear about how Chancellor Joseph Castro came to that decision. Senator Alex Padilla also joins the show to discuss his transition to representing the most diverse state in the country. Plus, recapping recent recall campaign events, and boating guidelines at Folsom Lake ahead of Mother’s Day....
California’s Dry Wet Season / Biography “The Triumph Of Nancy Reagan” / CLARA Classrooms Opens Free Virtual Art To 250,000 Students / Bike Legislation Research
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBThe California Department of Water Resources gives an update on one of the driest water years on record. Political columnist with The Washington Post, Karen Tumulty, discusses her new biography “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan.” CLARA classrooms expands free virtual performing arts modules to 250,000 children in Sacramento County, and we hear more on biking legislation and how ‘micromobility’ has been impacted by the pandemic. Today's Guests California Department of Water Resources Information...
Universal Basic Income Proposal, California Democratic Convention Recap / Returning To In-Person Work Pros, Cons / Suicide Disproportionately Affecting POC / Rethinking Streets During COVID-19
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 90.4 MBCalifornia lawmakers are ready to talk about universal basic income, but they’re not ready to fund it; CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon has the latest, including what happened at the state democratic convention over the weekend. We also weigh the pros and cons of returning to in-person work, why suicide rates have doubled among the Black community during the pandemic, and how COVID-19 has changed the public use of streets. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter and California Sta...
Ken Rudin On President Biden’s Address / New Report On Sacramento ‘Government Economy’ / Disneyland Reopening Plans
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 89.9 MBThe ‘Political Junkie’ Ken Rudin breaks down President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress. Plus, a deep dive into Sacramento’s ‘Government Economy’ and how it’s fared after a year of pandemic lockdowns and the hopes for an economic turnaround. And as summer nears, Disneyland reopens with new restrictions and precautions. Today's Guests Longtime political journalist and host of Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie podcast Ken Rudin on President Biden’s ...
Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert Discusses Her Bid For California AG / Wildfire Outlook, Prevention
April 28, 2021 15:00 - 90.8 MBCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta already has challengers looking to take his spot; we talk with Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert on throwing her hat into the race. Plus, the leading voices in wildfire science and prevention join us with a sobering outlook on this fire season and how more resources for prevention and restoration could make a difference. Today's Guests Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert discusses her announcement to run for state ...
California’s Recycling Problem / 2020 Census Impact on California / New Nancy Pelosi Biography “Madam Speaker”
April 27, 2021 15:00 - 90.9 MBRecycling isn’t always as easy as it seems; we take a closer look at how state lawmakers are hoping to clear up confusion on what’s recyclable and what isn’t. Following the 2020 Census results, California is also taking a hit with the loss of a seat in Congress, and a new biography on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi explains why she is ‘the most powerful woman in American history.’ Today's Guests CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd breaks down California’s recycling problem and how st...
‘Safe Ground’ Sites For Unhoused Residents, Project Roomkey Update / How Small Businesses In Sacramento Are Surviving COVID-19 Economy / Anxiety Of Going Out Into Society
April 26, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBIt's been a challenging time for small businesses since the pandemic began a little more than a year ago. Nationwide polling shows many have cut employee hours, significantly changed their business model, or have closed permanently; we hear from small business owners in Sacramento about how they're surviving COVID-19. Plus, a closer look at Project Roomkey happenings and new 'safe ground' sites opening for unhoused residents and the anxieties about going out into society as pandemic restrict...
Police Accountability Bills In California / Officially Recognizing Armenian Genocide / New Summer STEM Program For 9th Graders / Preparing For Lyrid Meteor Shower
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 91.2 MBA plethora of police accountability bills are moving through the State Capitol; we examine how they could change policing in California and why Governor Newsom vetoed one of them just last year. The state’s Armenian-American community is also waiting to see if President Biden will keep his campaign promise to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Plus, what to expect from the Lyrid Meteor Shower. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter and California State of Mind podcast ...
Northern California Reaction To Chauvin Verdict / Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn, Pastor Les Simmons / Community Trauma Resources
April 21, 2021 15:00 - 90.4 MBFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. We check in with Northern Californians, with our own reporters on the ground listening to activists. Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn shares his perspective on the historic verdict, and Pastor Les Simmons explains it’ll shape the community’s relationship with law enforcement. We’ll also have mental health resources to process trauma as the tense, painful trial comes to a close. Today...