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A daily, in-depth interview program providing context and background to the issues that face our region.

 


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May 23  Insight: Capitol Chat / Christian Kiefer / John Lee Hooker Jr. / Sound Advice: Sacramento Music Festival

Ben Adler with the latest news from California's capitol. ARC professor's debut novel released in paperback just in time for SummerWords. Blues musician plays Sac Music Fest and Mindy Giles introduces us to some of the other featured artists playing.

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Feb 25  Insight: Progressive Education: Waldorf / "All Natural" / Louise Leakey / Home Brewing

Our two-part exploration of progressive education styles begins with Waldorf; An author's look at the ups and downs of going all natural in the developed world; Paleontologist Louise Leakey; What's driving the increase in local beer brewers?

Feb 22  TED Radio Hour

Does the current education model nurture real learning in the classroom?
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Feb 19  State of the Re: Union - As Black As We Wish to Be

What does it mean to be black or white or even Native American? Host Al Letson takes us to a small town where residents are confronting these issues every day.

Feb 18  Maya Angelou's Black History Month Special

Host Maya Angelou covers milestones by African Americans in Nobel Peace Prize, Grammy, Academy Awards, and cultural awards.

Feb 15  Insight: Capitol Chat / Minimum Wage / "Sacramento Chronicles" / Keith Lowell Jensen

Ben Adler on how proposals make their way through the legislature. A new bill seeks to raise the minimum wage in California to $8.25 next year. New book tells the bumpy, winding story of Sacramento's settlement. Comedian releases new CD, "Elf Orgy."

Feb 14  Insight: School Closures / Valentine's Day / Gregory Kondos / Sound Advice: Opera

Eleven elementary schools could be closed in Sacramento. Last-minute shopping could boost local economy. Sacramento artist featured in upcoming Crocker exhibit. Sean Bianco with operatic odes to romance.

Feb 13  Insight: State of the Union / Kushman By the Bottle / "Kind of Blue"

Matt Laslo on what it was like at the State of the Union and we get reaction to the President's address from Congressmen Ami Bera (D) and Tom McClintock (R). Rick Kushman with wine advice for Valentine's Day. Miles Davis record gets showcase at JB's.

Feb 12  Insight: News Network: Sacramento / "Digital Dead End" / Atheism vs. Theism / "Etiquette of Kindness"

We get an update on efforts to keep the Sacramento Kings in town and why a seven percent share could make a big difference. Author and teacher Virginia Eubanks is in town. How do people choose religion or not? Book teaches skills to young people.

Feb 11  Insight: Pope Retires / CEQA Changes? / Housing Recovery / Ghana Hiplife / Author Margarita Engle

Reaction from parishioners in Sacramento to announcement. Should CEQA be changed to make it easier to do business in California? Assistance for local underwater homeowners. Hip Hop from Ghana. Words Take Wings features Newbury Honor author.

Feb 08  Insight: Capitol Chat / California Gun Laws / Do California's Gun Laws Work? / "50 Shades of Grey" Influence on Romance Literature

The gun debate continues in California's Capitol with stricter laws proposed; A look at California's existing gun laws that aren't enforced; The limitations of gun control laws for reducing gun violence; How "50 Shades" is changing romance writing.
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