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December 11, 2019
New Classical Tracks: Stile Antico's Third Christmas Album Celebrates 16th-Century Spain
This week on New Classical Tracks, James Arthur and Rebecca Hickey of Stile Antico discuss the Renaissance vocal ensemble's third Christmas release, 'A Spanish Nativity.'
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December 11, 2019
PolitiFact California Checks Statements By Schwartzenegger And Pelosi
In this week’s Politifact segment, we look at statements made by former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We also meet Politifact’s Executive Director, Aaron Sharockman.
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December 11, 2019
Black Laughs Matter Comedy Show Comes to Sacramento
Black Lives Matter began after Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida with #BlackLivesMatter. Since then, there have been varying approaches to reach more people, including Black Laughs Matter, bringing Black comedians to perform stand up.
audio coming soon
December 11, 2019
Folk Duo Misner & Smith Perform Live, Previewing Upcoming Concert
Misner & Smith return to CapRadio to perform live in the Insight studio. The duo is working on a new album, slated to come out later in 2020. They’ll be playing at Capital Stage this weekend.
audio coming soon
December 10, 2019
A Jazz Piano Christmas 2019
This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features a mix of artists from the East Coast and West Coast jazz scenes. We're celebrating the holidays with swing.
December 10, 2019
Dental Patients Face Years Of Debt, Inflated Bills
An investigation by The Fresno Bee for the California Divide has found that some dentists are pressuring patients to take out high-interest credit cards to pay for thousands of dollars of dental care.
December 10, 2019
Hemp Ban In Sacramento Could Expand To Full Year
The city of Sacramento would like to extend a ban on hemp cultivation and manufacturing from 45 days to a full year.
December 10, 2019
Lawsuit Claims SAT And ACT Are Illegal In California Admissions
Students and advocacy groups want the University of California system to drop the test requirement. They argue the policy "illegally discriminates against applicants on the basis of race and wealth."
December 10, 2019
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and his colleagues announced on Tuesday they're charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
December 10, 2019
How Reporter Morgan Cook’s Investigation Resulted In Rep. Duncan Hunter's Guilty Plea
Last week, California Rep. Duncan Hunter pled guilty to campaign finance violations, having previously denied misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in donor contributions. A San Diego Union-Tribune reporter uncovered the misspending.
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NPR Top Stories
National
Jersey City Shooting Was 'A Targeted Attack On The Jewish Kosher Deli'
December 11, 2019
Pending further investigation, Mayor Steven Fulop refrained from assigning a specifically anti-Semitic motive in the shooting Tuesday that left six people dead, including one police officer.
World
U.K. Election: Weary Voters Are Asked To Decide Brexit's Fate
December 11, 2019
It will be the third general election since 2015. The stakes are high, voters are weary and the two main candidates for prime minister are polarizing.
Environment
Greta Thunberg Is The 'Time' Person Of The Year For 2019
December 11, 2019
She burst onto the world stage after organizing school strikes and protests to call attention to the climate crisis. The Swedish activist, 16, is the youngest person to earn the title.
Best Music Of 2019
The 25 Best Albums Of 2019
December 11, 2019
We listened, voted and argued our way from more than 250 nominated albums down to just 25. And there was a clear No. 1.
Law
Supreme Court Hears Another Obamacare Case, With A Twist
December 11, 2019
The justices seemed sympathetic to $12 billion in insurance firms' claims. The Affordable Care Act promised to partially reimburse insurers if they lost money due to people's preexisting conditions.
The Salt
America Will Import More Sugar This Year Than It Has In 4 Decades
December 11, 2019
America's supply of sugar is shrinking because of a poor sugar beet harvest in the northern Midwest. As a result, the U.S. will import more sugar this year than it has in almost 40 years.
Books
Librarian Nancy Pearl Shares 4 Fantastic Books For The End Of 2019
December 11, 2019
Our go-to librarian says there are plenty of readers who find that "fiction gives you the truth of history and nonfiction gives you the facts." With that in mind, she shares some new titles.
Goats and Soda
Meteorologists Can't Keep Up With Climate Change In Mozambique
December 11, 2019
As world leaders gather for a climate summit in Madrid, some of the countries most vulnerable to climate change say they need improved forecasting tools.
WCPN | Shots - Health News
He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick
December 11, 2019
A Navy veteran from Cleveland tried vaping marijuana to deal with his chronic pain. He landed in the hospital, becoming one of over 2,200 Americans who have suffered serious lung injury from vaping.
Politics
House Democrats To Begin Amending Impeachment Articles Wednesday Evening
December 11, 2019
The Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing for 7 p.m. to mark up the legislation by which the House could then impeach President Trump, possibly by Christmas.
Featured Projects
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PolitiFact California / Black Laughs Matter / Music With Misner & Smith
Politifact fact checks former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. We preview Black Laughs Matter at Punchline Sacramento. Misner & Smith perform live in the Insight studio.
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