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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
Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds
The California State Auditor says Sacramento City Unified School District has done such a poor job with its finances and labor negotiations that the legislature should pass a law to keep the same thing from happening to other districts.
December 11, 2019
10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next Decade
As a new decade approaches, hear 10 extraordinary classical albums well-equipped to propel the music into the future.
December 11, 2019
PolitiFact California Checks Statement By Schwarzenegger And Looks Toward 2020
In this week’s PolitiFact segment, we look at a statement made by former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. We also meet PolitiFact’s Executive Director, Aaron Sharockman, who talks the organization’s coverage plans for the 2020 election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
What Do You Want To Know About California Politics? Ask PolitiFact California!
Do you have questions about politics or government in California you wish you could have help finding the answers to? PolitiFact California is here to help. Send us your questions, and we'll sift through them to find the truth.
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.
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Business
Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Claims
December 11, 2019
It isn't clear how many of Weinstein's accusers will agree to the deal. He still faces criminal charges in New York next month for sexually assaulting two women.
Law
Second Federal Judge Blocks Plan To Use Pentagon Funds For Border Wall
December 11, 2019
The Trump administration insists it has the legal authority, under an emergency proclamation, to redirect defense funds away from other projects and spend the money on the border wall.
Latin America
Nude, Pin-Up-Style Portrait Of Emiliano Zapata Sparks Protests In Mexico City
December 11, 2019
The controversial painting depicts the Mexican revolutionary hero naked, flirtatiously glancing over his left shoulder as he rides an aroused white stallion. His only wardrobe: a pink hat and heels.
World
India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims
December 11, 2019
The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country.
History
Presidential Impeachments Mirror Technological Advances; This Time, It's Smartphones
December 11, 2019
Each of the United States' four presidential impeachment proceedings has highlighted increasingly sophisticated technologies, beginning with telegrams in the case against Andrew Johnson.
Politics
4 Unanswered Questions After The Justice Watchdog's Senate Briefing
December 11, 2019
Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified for several hours Wednesday on his 476-page report on the Russia investigation. There's still more to learn — and more action may result.
Technology
YouTube Announces New Anti-Harassment Policy To Fight Racial, Gender, LGBTQ Abuse
December 11, 2019
The Google-owned company has faced scrutiny in the past for failing to protect its users from harassment. It announced new policies Wednesday in an attempt to address the criticism.
Politics
Trump Signs Order Against Anti-Semitism At Colleges, Worrying Free Speech Advocates
December 11, 2019
The order will extend a federal anti-discrimination law to include discrimination based on anti-Semitism. Some worry the policy will be used to stifle criticism of Israel on college campuses.
Law
Kentucky Judge Faces Misconduct Charges Over Accusations Of Sex And Alcohol At Court
December 11, 2019
A judicial panel says Kenton County Judge Dawn Gentry coerced colleagues to support her election campaign, made inappropriate advances toward an attorney and had sex in a courthouse office.
Business
Federal Workers Poised To Get 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
December 11, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark proposal that would give 2 million workers paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child, in what worker advocates call a hard-won victory.
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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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Mick Martin's Blues Party
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At the Opera
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