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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 20  Insight: The Arts and Basketball / Stem Cell Cloning / Nicolas' Garden

Will a new sports and entertainment complex in downtown Sacramento help or hurt the area's other arts orgnizations? UC Davis stem cell researcher on new developments in cell cloning. Eight-year-old releases new app for kids looking for healthy habits

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Feb 27  Insight: Kings Update / Stockton Bankruptcy / Sequestration: Air Travel / Pet Tales / Eileen Rendahl / HellaCappella

Breaking news in the unfolding Kings drama. Latest on Stockton's bankruptcy hearing. How sequestration affects air travel regionally. Latest news from Western Veterinary Conference. Author releases third book in Messenger series. The Spokes perform.

Feb 26  Insight: News Network / Progressive Education: Montessori / Sacramento Fashion Week / International String Trio

Bob Moffitt and Jared Goyette on Sac's State of the City and the future of the Kings. What makes up a Montessori School and how is it different? ANTM winner Naima participates in fashion week. Songs from the movies make up trio's new CD.
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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.
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