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Oct 03 Insight: Arts in Sacramento / Frankie the Dog / High School Debate / Kushman by the Bottle
Sacramento's arts scene is facing aging buildings, growing competition and a lack of corporate sponsorship; An area high school debate team is taking state titles; A controversy over the use of the word "chateau" in wine labels.
Oct 02 Insight: News Network / Nature Kids / I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
A look at how Foothill communities are receiving a new law that bans using dogs in hunting; A documentary about using nature to stop bad behavior in kids; The hilarious off-Broadway musical about relationships I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.
Oct 01 Insight: California's Business Climate / Women Warriors / Object Matrimony
An exploration of California's business climate by comparing it to some of the nation's most business-friendly states; Army veterans and their stories of suffering through domestic violence; A new book about mail order brides in the Old West.
Sep 28 Insight: Capitol Chat / Mustard Seed Spin / Christian McBride Trio
In this week's Capitol Chat we discuss the bills Governor Brown is signing into law, and a few of the ones he's vetoed; One group is getting kids cycling at an early age to improve their health; Renowned jazz bassist Christian McBride and his band.
Sep 27 Insight: Fracking / Richard Beeman / Viva La Musica! / Sound Advice: Blue Dog Jam
An investigation into the controversy surrounding hydraulic fracturing "fracking" for natural gas; Constitutional expert Richard Beeman reflects on today's government; Sacramento Philharmonic's Latino performance; New indie music in Sound Advice.
Sep 25 Insight: News Network / Pet Insurance / Rose Vermazen / Samuel Carl Adams
The fight to curb basejumping from Foresthill bridge and limit food trucks in Auburn; Less than 1 percent of cats and dogs have pet insurance; A Davis teen is heading to Russia to dance in the ballet; Electronica symphony composer Samuel Carl Adams.
Sep 24 Insight: Molly Munger / California's Non-elected Power Players / American Voice Off / Todd Morgan
Wealthy education advocate Molly Munger explains Proposition 38; The 100 non-elected people shaping California public policy in 2012; A Laguna Creek High School musical poking fun at singing competitions; Todd Morgan sings to help an ill friend.
Sep 21 Insight: Shuttle Fly Over / Capitol Chat / Zombie Movie / Catherine Russell
Ben Adler on Prop. 30 polling. We talk to people who watched Endeavor pass over Sacramento. Sac Bee reporter writes zombie movie. Jazz singer returns to Sacramento before heading to Monterey Jazz Festival
Sep 20 Insight: Artificial Brain / Promising Drug Study / "The Real Ambassadors" / Sound Advice: Jazz
Research into neural networks and why scientist are trying to model the brain. Clinical study on fragile x syndrome patients shows promise for people with autism spectrum disorder. History students find stories at Monterey Jazz Fest. New jazz music.