Insight With Beth Ruyak

Exploring The Potential Of DNA

UC Davis Professors Paul Knoepfler and Sheila David join us to discuss the ethics of gene editing, the science behind dragons and the potential for DNA to repair itself.

Sacramento Podcaster Dissects Hip Hop Albums With Scholarly Zeal

On Insight today, Dissect podcast producer Cole Cuchna talks about his podcast, in which he's taken a deep look into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West.

Preserving Indigenous Culture

We revisit stories of indigenous people preserving their culture in different regions of Northern California on today's show with Yosemite's Ahwahneechee tribe, Dahkota "Kicking Bear" Brown, the Maidu tribe and the Otsigeya Women Drummers.

Paradise: Before And After The Camp Fire

On Insight today, we take a look at Paradise both before and after the Camp Fire with journalist Mark Arax, artist Stephanie Taylor and Paradise resident Christy Heron-Smith.

Food & Tea: Science, History And Health

UC Davis Professor Jacquelyn Gervay-Hague tells us about the chemistry and health benefits of tea. Author Jonathan Kauffman looks back on the "Hippie Food" revolution. We round up 15 foods that keep you fit, from UC Davis experts.

Insight Music: Jessica Malone / Andrew Castro / Blue Oaks / The Christian DeWild Band

Jessica Malone debuts music from "The Waiting Hours E.P." Andrew Castro stops by with tracks from his "Solo E.P." Blue Oaks shares "To Be Kind Is Sin." The Christian DeWild Band records a live taping for Insight Music in the CapRadio Garden.

Surviving Trauma, ‘Catharsis’ Art Show, And A First Amendment Fight

The Science Of Fire & Sheila Jordan At 90

We hear from Stanford lecturer Ian Monroe about the connection between wildfires and climate change. We also look back on an episode of YosemiteLand focused on the Ferguson Fire. Legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan looks back on her amazing career.

Earthquakes, Under The Earth And 'No Boundaries'

We discuss earthquakes with the producers of KPCC's The Big One podcast and with paleo-seismologist Chris Goldfinger. We learn about Chilean miners who were trapped underground with author Hector Tobar. Jazz musician Dave Bass shares his new music.