Insight With Beth Ruyak

Hosted By Beth Ruyak

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

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LATEST SHOW | Thursday, December 12, 2019

AP Photo/Eric Risberg (left) and AP Photo/Mary Schwalm (right)

Bloomberg And Warren, Plus The Individual Mandate / Sacramento Family Justice Center / Monica Pasqual

Presidential candidates Michael Bloomberg and Sen. Elizabeth Warren visit California and Nevada. California’s individual mandate is coming. We hear about the work of the Sacramento Family Justice Center. Musician Monica Pasqual performs.

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  • AP Photo/Eric Risberg (left) and AP Photo/Mary Schwalm (right)

    Presidential Candidate Visits To CA And NV And The Individual Mandate

    As the primaries approach, candidate visits to the Western US continue. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was just in California and Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in Reno. And we talk about the coming of the state’s individual mandate.

  • Courtesy of Faith Whitmore

    Sacramento Family Justice Center Serves Many In Need

    The challenge for victims of domestic violence when they need help is having to deal with multiple agencies at multiple stops. The Sacramento Family Justice Center was designed as a one-stop location for resources, services, hotlines and more.

  • Courtesy of Monica Pasqual

    Monica Pasqual to Perform At Sacramento’s The Sofia

    In this week’s Sound Advice, we welcome back Monica Pasqual. She is known for many things, including her work with the group Blame Sally. Pasqual has a new album, and a show with her bandmate from Blame Sally at The Sofia tomorrow night.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

PolitiFact California / Black Laughs Matter / Music With Misner & Smith

Politifact fact checks former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. We preview Black Laughs Matter at Punchline Sacramento. Misner & Smith perform live in the Insight studio.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Marissa Gearhart / Courtesy Sacramento Ballet

Reporter’s Story Leads To Duncan Hunter Guilty Plea / Commemorating Women / Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker

Rep. Duncan Hunter’s guilty plea resulted from a reporter’s investigation that began over three years ago. An exhibit at the State Archives on the Golden State and women’s suffrage. The Sacramento Ballet mounts a holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker."

Monday, December 9, 2019

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

DC Politics / Voter Registration / Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite

Expect another busy week in politics, starting with a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee. We look at where voter registration stands around the region. A big band will perform Ellington and Strayhorn’s Nutcracker Suite on stage this week.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigation / Making Meadowview Wraps Up / Upcoming Holiday Music, Ballet And More

CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints against Legislature officials since January have been denied. The Making Meadowview podcast posts its last episode. We list some upcoming holiday performances to attend.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

Kamala Harris Drops Out, Duncan Hunter Pleads Guilty / Education Roundup / California International Marathon

California junior Sen. Kamala Harris has ended her presidential bid. The cost of a college education in the Golden State is leading to students taking longer to graduate. Coming up this weekend is the California International Marathon.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

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Sacramento Cannabis Fines / Beware Of Cyberscams / An Abundance Of Persimmons

Sacramento is trying to crack down on illegal marijuana grows, but property owners are taking the fight to court. The Better Business Bureau shares tips to protect against cyberscams. And persimmons, persimmons and more persimmons.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Beth Ruyak / Capital Public Radio

Political Junkie Talks Impeachment & Elections / Lina Fat Remembered / Kushman By The Bottle

Ken Rudin joins us to talk about the latest from DC. We remember restaurateur Lina Fat, who died last week at the age of 81. Rick Kushman gives an update on vintages and the impact of recent fires on wine country.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Courtesy of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Weather Forecast / Ski Update / New Ghost Story From Young Author/ Holiday Theatre At B Street

The weather for the next few days has a bit of everything in it: wind, rain and snow, which is great news for the ski areas. We hear about the first novel of a 21-year old Sacramentan. B Street Theatre revives a holiday tradition.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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Gun Violence Research / California Housing Costs / New State Archivist

Dr. Garen Wintemute and Julia Schleimer discuss the latest work from the UC Firearm Violence Research Center. The PolitiFact CA team looks at the cost of building new housing in California. We preview a Thanksgiving themed free State Archives tour.

 

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