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. Rudin joins us from Washington D.C. in an effort to put it all in perspective.

Visit Ken Rudin's Politicall Junkie website.

Olympic Runner Kim Conley will visit to talk about what to expect for the 2014 Outdoor Track & Field US Championships. Competition starts Wednesday with the Shot Put staged in front of the Capitol. 

LINKS:

• Excitement Builds For Track And Field Championships

Kim Conley, reacts after seeing that her last second push against Julia Lucas won the third and final spot on the Olympic team in the women's 5,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sacramento is hosting the Western Writers of America Conference this weekend. We’ll be joined by our regular Insight guest Chris Enss, Sherry Monahan from North Carolina, and Bill Markley from South Dakota to talk about the conference and their latest books.