What’s Next for CA’s Budget? | Pride Roundtable | Author Josh Weil’s ‘What Came West’Two reporters covering this year's state budgt discuss what made it in and what's still expected as the legislature awaits the Governor's signature. Plus, how PRIDE festivities in the region are faring. And, a new novel explores myths of the West.Listen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac Considers Renaming Cesar Chavez Plaza | Cesar Chavez Biographer | KVMR Community Radio | Sacramento Kavanagh’s Hurling TeamSacramento considers naming changes following abuse allegations. Plus, we'll check in with a Chavez biographer. Also, new general manager begins at Nevada County radio station. Finally, the national sport of Ireland finds its footing in the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Launches Fraud Investigation | Cracking Down on Kratom | CapLit Season OpenerNew executive order puts J.D. Vance in charge of task force investigating benefit fraud in California and other states. Also, why the state is looking to end sales of herbal supplement. Plus, Sac literary org launches new season of shows Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Superintendent | CapRadio, KVIE Settle Tower Dispute | California’s Grape Crops are DownChecking in with school superintendent as hree of Sacramento County's 13 school districts face financial issues and teachers strikes. Also, public media stations remain tight-lipped on settlement details. Finally, taking the pulse on CA wine industry Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Worker Negotiations | Full Belly Farm’s New Book | Sac History Museum Wants You To ‘Meet Mary Pleasant’Labor groups continue to push back again Gov. Newsom's return-to-office policy and we'll hear why. New book details the history of organic farm in Capay Valley. Finally, the 'Mother of Civil Rights in California' comes to life on stage this week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gas Prices in California | New Book ‘Follow the Water’ | March ‘Arts Talk’We'll hear from two experts about rising gas prices across the state. Also, we'll meet the author of a new nonfiction book about a teenage girl's survival in the Amazon. Finally, new shows and art exhibits worth checking out this month in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Twin Rivers, Natomas Teachers’ Strikes | Gas Tax Study Controversy | LabRats Hip Hop OperaWe'll hear what teachers and districts are saying as stikes hit Twin Rivers and Natomas. Plus, CalMatters reports on misconceptions surrounding gas tax study bill. Finally, LabRats debut hip hop opera next weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Americans Living Abroad Amid Iran War | What is the HMPV Respiratory Virus? | Youth Storytellers MonthWe hear from a former CapRadio producer now living in Saudi Arabia who has been stuck in Dubai since the start of the Iran War. Plus, more information about illness making rounds. Finally, 916 Ink declares month-long celebration of youth literacy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor’s Race is Set | Shipbuilding and Solano County’s Workforce | Music Circus’s 75th AnniversaryCould a crowded field of Democrats lock themselves out of the Governor's race in a state with a top-two primary? Plus, what a Maritime Prosperity Zone designation could mean for Solano County. Finally, Music Circus opens season with iconic rock opera Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Sacramento Republic GM Tim Holt | Classical Pianist Anna Shelest | Sacramento’s Hip Hop Open Mic ‘The Grid’Meet Sacramento Republic FC’s new executive leader. Also, CapRadio’s Jen Reason features a Ukrainian-born pianist for Women’s History Month. Finally, we talk to the three artists behind Sacramento’s hip hop open mic, “The Grid” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Call to Thin Democrat Candidates for Governor | Public Art History | National Association of Women Business OwnersCapRadio's Laura Fitzgerald reports on a recent call for low-polling Democratic candidates to drop out of the governor's race. Plus, we learn about the artist behind a statue in midtown Sac. Finally, an organization supporting women business owners. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
