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An Inside Look at CapRadio, Exclusively for Members
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|  | | Newsroom Coverage Of The Protests | I’m writing this note after more than a week of demonstrations against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd in this country.
CapRadio’s journalists are literally working day-and-night to witness and understand this historic moment in our communities. We are bringing you the latest news, and holding those in the highest positions of power — the governor, mayor and police chief — accountable, as we always do. But I told our team this week the most important thing we can do now is listen deeply and seek understanding from our black community. And I’m proud to share a few things we’ve done: a statewide special broadcast with only black voices and produced by black journalists, a special Sacramento broadcast with only black people on the front lines of this moment and live-streamed discussions with black community activists.
We remain grateful during this crisis and if you have any questions or suggestions about our news coverage, don’t hesitate to send me a note. Stay safe.
Nick Miller
Managing Editor of News
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| |  | | Digital Coverage Of The Protests |
I have been incredibly proud of our reporters at CapRadio over the past few days.
They have been out witnessing and reporting as demonstrators took the streets, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, and crowds smashed windows and stole merchandise from businesses. But with events happening quickly and often at night, their tools haven't just been their microphones and our radio station, but their cameras and twitter accounts.
Each night they've followed the events in downtown and Midtown and reported out in real-time what is happening, sharing photos, video and updates. They've also used social media to share their reflections on those events.
We've also strived to make sure our coverage isn't just about where protests are happening, but why. Sunday we produced this video of black demonstrators, so those of us who aren't out downtown can hear why they are choosing to march and what this moment means to them.
Chris Hagan
Managing Editor, Digital Content
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| |  | | Insight Coverage Of The Protests | At Insight, our goal is to react, respond and provide deep context to the news and issues impacting our community. With an hour-long broadcast, Insight can devote the time necessary to dig deeper and hear diverse perspectives from voices from all corners of our vast listening area.
Since the death of George Floyd, Insight has been at the forefront of the conversation. We have pressed the mayor of Sacramento about the security plan for the city, and we were one of the first to speak with the city’s police chief Sunday morning about how to handle the protests and bring change to police protocols.
Additionally, we’ve spoken to protesters who were compelled to take to the streets and demand justice. We’ve spoken to a business owner who was inside his bridal salon while his store was being ransacked. We’ve spoken to faith leaders on their messages to their own congregations and community at large. And, we’ve spoken to volunteers who were mobilized to help the city clean up, just hours after the aftermath of the violence became clear.
As the reaction to George Floyd’s killing continues, Insight will continue to be vigilant about hearing from the communities and stakeholders who are directly impacted by the fallout, we will continue to hold public officials accountable and we will highlight the good that comes from the healing process as we all move forward.
Aram Sarkissian
Managing Editor, News-Talk
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| |  | | Adapting To A New Beat In A Pandemic | Since I arrived at CapRadio in late February, virtually every story I’ve done has been about the coronavirus.
Even before stay-at-home orders and declarations of emergency, I looked at how fears of the virus were prompting some poll workers to cancel their shifts ahead of the March primary. I also helped report a piece for Reveal on the early spread of the virus in Northern California.
It hasn’t been easy navigating a new job in a new state during this time, but technology made it easier to adapt. I know I’m not the only reporter who’s become a full-on Zoom zealot for remote interviews.
I’ve been covering Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updates from home, and occasionally, live from CapRadio (appropriately distanced from Beth Ruyak in the Insight studio, of course). Legislative hearings are also live streamed, so I haven’t been to the Capitol since lawmakers recessed in mid-March.
But to be honest, it stresses me out to not be able to be on the ground. Just being there is a big part of a legislative reporter’s job. Anyone who’s covered a statehouse knows that things can change quickly and keeping an eye (and an ear) on things is crucial, especially with issues like a massive budget deficit.
As things start to open up, we’re having a lot of conversations as a newsroom about how to venture out to report on our community in a way that’s safe not just for us as journalists, but for the people we interview and work alongside, too.
Nicole Nixon
Politics Reporter |
| ICYMI
Public Health Leaders Across California Are Retiring, Resigning Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Deloitte Gets No-Bid Contract To Improve California’s Unemployment System Despite Criticism Over Previous Work
State Fund Providing Coronavirus Relief For Undocumented Immigrants Overwhelmed On First Day |
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| |  | | In Other News | Summer Days Often Feel Much Hotter If You Live In One Of California’s Historically Redlined NeighborhoodsNo, California Gov.
Gavin Newsom Is Not Sending Mail-In Ballots “To Anyone In The State,” As Trump Falsely Claimed
California Republican Party Files Lawsuit Over Gov. Newsom’s Vote-By-Mail Plans
Uber Is Selling Its Jump Bikes And Scooters To Competitor Lime, But No Timeline On When You Can Ride One
California Cities Rank In Both Top And Bottom Of Best Parks When It Comes To Public Access
California Files Its 82nd Lawsuit Against Trump Administration. This Time It’s Over Human Health And Pollution From Cars |
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| |  | | CapRadio Events Go Virtual | As with many organizations, CapRadio has been working behind the scenes to adapt to our socially distanced environment. We're trialing virtual platforms and evaluating new opportunities so we can continue to bring you engaging discussions and entertaining performances — especially through these times.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve held two-way discussions on unemployment with CapRadio’s PolitiFact CA reporter Chris Nichols, Beth Ruyak joined the Railroad Museum’s anticipated Storytime, Donna Apidone interviewed Madeleine Albright in a joint partnership with the Sacramento Public Library and we held our first virtual CapRadio Reads event with author Julia Flynn Siler.
In fact, we’re now expanding CapRadio Reads this summer with free virtual author interviews each month. And because digital platforms allow us to join up with authors and audiences no longer bound by physical geography, we now have an opportunity to widen the pool of talent and curiosity for these intimate discussions. Our next virtual author interview is on June 11 with humanitarian and Holocaust survivor Irene Butter.
We’ll continue to bring you meaningful and inspiring virtual events in ways that make it easy for you to connect with your local public radio station. You can follow our Facebook page and events calendar for up-to-date announcements and registration details. We hope you share this virtual content with friends and family so we can stay connected, even if we’re not able to gather at this time.
Tashina Brito
Community Relations Manager |
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| |  | | Virtual Author Interview With Irene Butter | Join CapRadio and host Donna Apidone for a virtual author interview with Holocaust survivor and humanitarian Irene Butter about her memoir, Shores Beyond Shores. Her story is a poignant message against hate and a reminder of the positive impact one person can make when they decide to be more than a bystander.
If you have any questions that you would like to ask Irene Butter, please submit them here.
You can purchase your book or audiobook online here. | |
| Latest Podcast Episodes
What To Read — Finding Compassion: Donna Apidone turns to to some lesser-known authors for their insights into life.
What To Read — Inspired By Simplicity: Finding inspiration in the simple things helps Donna Apidone stay connected while staying at home. |
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| |  | | CapRadio Garden Update |
Work in the CapRadio Garden has been different this spring, as you might imagine. Students who were a third of the way through their planned 1,000+ volunteer hours when the COVID-19 pandemic hit had to leave their projects unfinished. To prevent the potential spread of the virus, late winter cabbages and greens ready for harvest needed to be processed with more care and delivered for donation differently.
How does a garden grow when we can not plant spring plants remotely and weeds do not stay home or remain socially distanced? A garden grows because mother nature ensures life will find its way. It builds slowly throughout the season because, with fewer pairs of hands, it takes longer to get a bed planted. Volunteer seeds that made it through winter soil will grow outside of January's garden plan but still do just as fine a job at flowering. We have had to simplify the variety of vegetables planted, but buckets of tomatoes and zucchini will be ready to pick in no time. Orchard fruit will ripen as they did last year, and the bees will still make honey.
I hope you are enjoying time in your own garden or bit of nature in these uncertain times, and thank you for staying connected with CapRadio.
Nicole McDavid
Garden Coordinator
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| |  | | Edward R. Murrow Awards | CapRadio is excited to announce that we won two Regional 2020 Edward R. Murrow Awards. The Murrow Awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and digital news organizations worldwide.
CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd's coverage of horse racing concussion protocols for jockeys was honored in this year's Sports Reporting category. Rodd's piece explored the high risk of brain injuries in the sport, the lack of uniform concussion protocols and the growing momentum in California to create concussion management standards. Nick Miller edited and supervised the story.
CapRadio Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola and former Food and Sustainability Reporter Julia Mitric were part of a statewide collaboration honored in this year's Multimedia category for their reporting in the Graying California series. This was produced in the California Dream Collaboration with KPCC, KQED, CalMatters and KPBS. The series profiled some of California's six million seniors to understand better how their experiences point the way ahead and shape the California dream. |
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| |  | | Emmy Nomination | CapRadio Classical Host Jennifer Reason and her choral group RSVP (Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace) spent the spring 2019 season documenting their preparation for concerts in support of Joshua's House Hospice (Sacramento), the first facility on the west coast to provide hospice care to the terminally ill homeless. Reason’s documentary is now nominated for an Emmy. Congratulations to Jennifer and her team as well as producer Mike Bloebaum and PBS! | |
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| |  | | Calling All Artists: Submit Art For Print Radio 2020 | It’s time again for Print Radio, CapRadio’s annual design competition. This year’s focus invites artists, creators and designers to illustrate how public radio serves our community. Our listeners rely on our in-depth reporting and appreciate our support of the arts. How do you express your connection to public radio through art? Submissions accepted through July 26. | |
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| |  | | Listen To CapRadio On Your Smart Speaker | CapRadio and NPR are accessible any time you want through your Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple Homepod smart speaker. To help you out, our digital products team put together a guide so you can easily stream the news and music you love. | |
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| |  | | Signal Status Indicator | In order to better serve our listeners, we now have a web page where you can check the status of our broadcast signals across our coverage areas. You can also report problems you're having and easily access other listening options through our online streaming, mobile app and more. | |
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