Megan Manata
Interactive Producer
Megan Manata is an Interactive Producer at CapRadio.
Prior to joining CapRadio, Megan was an intern at NPR where she reported for the National Desk and KCRW, a Santa Monica-based radio station, where she produced for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Megan is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she received her M.S. in journalism. While at USC, Megan wore many hats; she reported, produced, and directed in a team the school’s radio magazine program while she also worked as an editor for digital news.
Megan first started listening to public radio in college and has never stopped since.
Interview: Here’s how a Sacramento County psychologist suggests working on your mental health through the pandemic
January 10, 2022
The pandemic has continued to drag on, and for some people, the sense of uncertainty is dragging down their mental health. Here’s some tips from a psychologist to bring you some peace.
Interview: How the UC Davis Genome Center is tracking COVID-19 variants
December 14, 2021
With the holidays coming up, and a new coronavirus variant in the mix, UC Davis researchers have been tracking over one million samples to track COVID-19 variants.
Interview: How to navigate COVID-19 etiquette during the holidays
November 24, 2021
With pandemic-related restrictions loosened in most of the country, this holiday could heighten emotions as people decide whether to meet in person again or not. Here’s a guide to get through that.
Interview: How to talk to a loved one about misinformation
November 16, 2021
While misinformation in the media has always existed in some form in the U.S., it feels more pervasive over the past few years. Insight host Vicki Gonzalez spoke with an expert in misinformation to find out how to protect ourselves and loved ones.
Interview: How homeowners can better insure their home against natural disasters
November 1, 2021
Sacramento and other areas of Northern California are located in several risk areas that encompass wildfires, floods, earthquakes and more. Here’s how you can protect your home with insurance.
The Sacramento Philharmonic is looking forward to a season with live in-person performances
October 26, 2021
After nearly two years of people keeping their distance and missing out on live music performances, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera is planning to have more upcoming live performances in the next musical season.
City of Sacramento sets up department to respond to nonviolent emergencies
October 5, 2021
Since even before the pandemic began in 2020, the unhoused population in the state has grown. The city of Sacramento is working on using social workers instead of police for crisis calls.
Al Capone’s Personal Items To Be Auctioned In Sacramento
September 24, 2021
Famed Chicago mob boss Al Capone’s personal belongings are being auctioned for the first time by his family in Sacramento. Items like pistols, jewelry and family photographs are all up for auction.
Interview: How Vaccine And Mask Mandates Might Affect Employees And Employers
September 9, 2021
With Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine approved by the FDA, some employers are looking to tie employment to vaccination requirements. However, things can get tricky with certain exemptions.
Interview: How A Sacramento Food Bank Is Working To Meet The Needs Of Local Families
August 16, 2021
Sacramento County has an outsized need for free food, having higher than average hunger rates than state and national averages before the pandemic began. A county food bank is doing what it can to raise awareness of this issue.