Insight With Beth Ruyak

Hosted By Beth Ruyak

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

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LATEST SHOW | Thursday, December 5, 2019

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Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigation / Making Meadowview Wraps Up / Upcoming Holiday Music, Ballet And More

CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints against Legislature officials since January have been denied. The Making Meadowview podcast posts its last episode. We list some upcoming holiday performances to attend.

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    Capitol Chat: State Refuses To Release Sexual Harassment Complaint Data Since January

    The California Legislature has refused CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints, from January to the present. CapRadio’s Ben Adler shares his latest reporting and what this could mean for how accusations are handled

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    Making Meadowview Podcast Wraps Up

    CapRadio’s documentary project, The View From Here, spent a year in Meadowview after the shooting of Stephon Clark to look at what makes the South Sacramento community unique. The last episode of the podcast, Making Meadowview, posted today.

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    Sound Advice With Jeff Hudson: Performances For The Holiday Season

    How will you decide what holiday performances to attend? CapRadio has recommendations for you, from the Baroque to seasonal songs, ballet to folklorico. In this installment of Sound Advice, Jeff Hudson shares his picks.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

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Kamala Harris Drops Out, Duncan Hunter Pleads Guilty / Education Roundup / California International Marathon

California junior Sen. Kamala Harris has ended her presidential bid. The cost of a college education in the Golden State is leading to students taking longer to graduate. Coming up this weekend is the California International Marathon.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

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Sacramento Cannabis Fines / Beware Of Cyberscams / An Abundance Of Persimmons

Sacramento is trying to crack down on illegal marijuana grows, but property owners are taking the fight to court. The Better Business Bureau shares tips to protect against cyberscams. And persimmons, persimmons and more persimmons.

Monday, December 2, 2019

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Political Junkie Talks Impeachment & Elections / Lina Fat Remembered / Kushman By The Bottle

Ken Rudin joins us to talk about the latest from DC. We remember restaurateur Lina Fat, who died last week at the age of 81. Rick Kushman gives an update on vintages and the impact of recent fires on wine country.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

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Weather Forecast / Ski Update / New Ghost Story From Young Author/ Holiday Theatre At B Street

The weather for the next few days has a bit of everything in it: wind, rain and snow, which is great news for the ski areas. We hear about the first novel of a 21-year old Sacramentan. B Street Theatre revives a holiday tradition.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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Gun Violence Research / California Housing Costs / New State Archivist

Dr. Garen Wintemute and Julia Schleimer discuss the latest work from the UC Firearm Violence Research Center. The PolitiFact CA team looks at the cost of building new housing in California. We preview a Thanksgiving themed free State Archives tour.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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Power Shut Offs And Utilities Questioned / Presidential Debate Preview / California Emissions Fight

There may be power shut offs this week. PG&E and two other public utilities were in Sacramento yesterday to answer questions. We preview the next Democratic presidential debate Wednesday. CalMatters reports on the vehicle emissions fight.

Monday, November 18, 2019

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Impeachment Inquiry Update / California Democratic Convention / Author Sands Hall

The impeachment inquiry continues this week and McClatchy’s Kate Irby provides an update. Ben Adler recaps last weekend’s California Democratic Convention. Sands Hall explains the re-titling of her memoir, "Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology."

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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Capitol Chat / Amador Mental Health Training / Songs Of The Stage And Screen

We bring you an impeachment inquiry update from DC, a preview of the California Democratic Party's endorsement convention, a look into mental health training in Amador County and a preview of pianist Richard Glazier's new album.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

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DACA At The Supreme Court / Fact Checking Facebook / 'No Visible Bruises'

The Supreme Court hears arguments on DACA today, and UC Davis’ law school dean is here to discuss the arguments and what’s at stake. Politifact looks at the role of Facebook and fact checking in campaigns. We preview a new book on domestic violence.

 

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