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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Best wishes, Beth!

On Monday, June 22, Beth Ruyak announced that she will be leaving CapRadio. Her last show as the host of Insight will be this Thursday, July 2 at 9 a.m.

Read more from Beth and what's next for Insight here.

LATEST SHOW | Wednesday, July 1, 2020

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Reassessing COVID-19 Reopenings / Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead / A Conversation New CapRadio General Manager Jun Reina

Today on Insight, Sacramento County Health Services director Dr. Peter Beilenson accesses COVID-19 in the region. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead joins the show, and a conversation with new CapRadio General Manager Jun Reina.

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    Updates On COVID-19 Cases, Safety Protocols, Reopenings

    Many parts of the country are experiencing spikes in cases of COVID-19, including California where another record-high in daily cases was set on Monday. We check in on the latest and what you need to know.

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    Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead On ‘The Nickel Boys’

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead joins the show as his 2019 book “The Nickel Boys: A Novel” is released in paperback.

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    A Conversation With New CapRadio General Manager Jun Reina

    Insight talks with CapRadio General Manager Jun Reina about his new role and outgoing General Manager Rick Eytcheson on his time at the station.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

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Joseph James DeAngelo Guilty Plea Reaction, Analysis / Dr. Barbara Rae-Venter, Solving Golden State Killer Case / Crystal Bowersox New Song 'Courage To Be Kind'

Today on Insight, a deep dive into the Joseph James DeAngelo guilty plea from a reporter who was in the hearing room, investigator Carol Daly, and two survivors. The genealogist who helped solve the case also joins us, and more in our daily ‘Uplift.’

Monday, June 29, 2020

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Joseph James DeAngelo Plea Deal, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs / ‘Political Junkie’ Ken Rudin / A Conversation With Retiring Maestro Michael Neumann

Today on Insight, serial killer Joseph James DeAngelo is expected to plead guilty; we get a live report. Political Junkie Ken Rudin talks U.S. politics and the presidential race, and a chat with retiring Maestro Michael Neumann.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

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Sacramento Press Club Interview With Dr. Anthony Fauci / California Face Mask Order And Gov. Newsom's Authority / Conversation With NPR Host Sam Sanders

Today on Insight, highlights from a CapRadio interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci. The PolitiFact California team takes a closer look at Governor Newsom’s authority to mandate wearing masks, and a conversation with NPR host Sam Sanders.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

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COVID-19 County Check-In, Safety Protocol Updates / Indigo Moor on ‘Letter to Sacramento’ / California Stage: ‘Social Distance Theater’

Today on Insight, how counties are managing with COVID-19 and the statewide face mask order. We talk with award-winning writer Indigo Moor about his new piece ‘Letter to Sacramento: A Riotous Anodyne,’ and a look at socially distant theatre.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

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COVID-19 In California, Budget Agreement / How COVID-19 Affects Children / 5 Years On-Air With K-ZAP

Today on Insight, the latest on COVID-19 in California and a new state budget agreement. We take a look at how the pandemic is affecting both the mental and physical health of children, and celebrating five years on-air with K-ZAP radio.

Monday, June 22, 2020

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Monday Mayor Chat, Face Covering Directive / Receiving Unemployment Benefits / Sacramento Ballet Virtual Summer Classes

Today on Insight, mayors from around the region react to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s face covering directive and more. We talk with employment law expert Jennifer Shaw about state unemployment benefits and a conversation with the Sacramento Ballet.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Supreme Court DACA Ruling/ Significance Of ‘Juneteenth’ / Natomas Unified Budget Vote, Back-To-School Plan / Reopening California Ski Resorts

Today on Insight: reaction and analysis of the Supreme Court ruling on DACA. A look at the significance and history behind ‘Juneteenth.' Plus Natomas Unified School District budget vote and back-to-school plan and reopening California ski resorts.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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Sacramento Police Reform / PG&E Guilty Plea / Fishing In California Amid COVID-19

Today on Insight, reaction to Sacramento policing reform proposals and a demonstration at City Hall. More on the PG&E guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter in the 84 lives lost in the 2018 Camp Fire and a look at the state of fishing in California.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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East Area Rapist Guilty Plea, State Budget Negotiations, Asymptomatic Transmission / COVID-19 Impact On Wine Industry / Honoring Pandemic Heroes

Today on Insight, the impact of unconfirmed news that the East Area Rapist will take a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. We check in on the wine industry and the final hours of California’s budget talks. Also, the heroes of the COVID-19 battle.

 

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