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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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Today's Show

May 22  Insight: Qualifying for Tax-Exempt Status / Mead Kibbey / Alternative Education: Community Schools / James Cavern

What qualifies an organization for tax-exempt status? Sacramento Historian and WWII veteran remembers his experiences at war. Harmon Johnson Elementary School recognized for excellence. Singer-songwriter performs in studio.

Recent Shows

Mar 05  Insight: Mayor Kevin Johnson / News Network: Davis / "This Vicious Minute"

We talk with Sacramento's Mayor about his efforts to keep the Kings in town and other initiatives he's leading in the city. Jeff Hudson on special vote-by-mail election in Davis. KOLT Productions new play about cutting.
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Mar 04  Insight: Seattle's Arena Plan / Health Benefits Design / Empty Bowls / Best Foreign Cuisine Cookbook

Seattle's Art Thiel on effort to build an arena for a prospective basketball team. Covered California releases new information on pricing and coverage plans. Helping to feed the hungry in Sacramento. UOP Prof wins world cookbook award.

Mar 01  Autism Grows Up

20 years after a sharp rise in autism rates, thousands of California children are aging out of special education. Each one enters adulthood with a unique combination of social deficits that promises a chalenging life.

Feb 28  Insight: Capitol Chat / Pope's Final Day / Autism Transition / Beating the Odds / Sound Advice: Blue Dog Jam

Matt Laslo and Ben Adler on what sequestration means federally and state wide. How Sacramento Catholics will mark historic day. Two teachers help autistic kids transition to adulthood. Event celebrates survivors. Nick Brunner with new music.
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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.
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