K Street Shooting Mistrial | National Award for Sac Philharmonic and Opera | In a Nutshell: Best in ShowWe'll hear more about what a mistrial means for victims in a recent court case. Plus, we'll meet a board member who helped turn a struggling arts institution around. Finally, two of this month's featured storytellers share tales about their pets.Listen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments | POLITICO on May Revise | ‘In a Nutshell: It's a Beautiful Day’ Storytelling SeriesThe Supreme Court hears oral arguments related to the birthright citizenship dispute. Also, POLITICO breaks down the governor’s May Revision and budget shortfall. Finally, the monthly storytelling series “In a Nutshell.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Budget & Policy Center | Pacific Research Institute | Symposium on Impacts of USAID CutsThe California Budget & Policy Center and the Pacific Research Institute offer their perspectives on the state budget shortfall and governor’s May Revision. Also, UC Davis hosts a symposium on the impacts of USAID cuts to globally focused research. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Previewing the May Revise | Sac State Budget Vote | Indigenous Basket WeavingGov. Gavin Newsom to release his May revision to the state budget. How Sac State’s budget deficit is impacting educators and students. Finally, restoring indigenous basket weaving at Dos Rios State Park. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Front Street Animal Shelter Audit | AmeriCorps Cuts and Early Childhood Programs | ‘Finally Home’ Military Children’s BookA new audit looks at conditions at the Front Street Animal Shelter. How federal AmeriCorps cuts are affecting early childhood programs across California. Finally, a new children’s book called “Finally Home” pays tribute to deploying military families Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant | Needs Assessment for Wildfire Victims | Broadway Sacramento’s ‘Parade’State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant talks about preparing for wildfire season. A new report looks at the needs of wildfire victims. Finally, Broadway Sacramento’s new musical “Parade” explores antisemitism and racism in the South. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Teen Sex Solicitation Bill | Decarcerate Sacramento | Music in the MountainsA teen sex solicitation bill that has sparked criticism from Republicans and divides among Democrats. Also, a conversation with the organization Decarcerate Sacramento. Finally, Music in the Mountains at the Mondavi Center. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police Not Responding to Mental Health Calls | Wine True Crime Podcast ‘Blood Vines’ | Chornobyl Photography ExhibitWhy a growing number of California law enforcement agencies are not responding to nonviolent mental health calls. Also, the Central Valley wine true crime podcast “Blood Vines.” Finally, a Chornobyl photography exhibit in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Zoo Scraps Elk Grove Plans | PBS Alzheimer’s Documentary | Play ‘Nosotros la Gente’Sacramento Zoo scraps plans to move to Elk Grove. Also, a new PBS documentary about Alzheimer’s follows a local family. Finally, the play “Nosotros la Gente” at the B Street Theatre. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Era After Roe v. Wade | Parkinson’s ‘Moving Day’ | Children’s Book ‘Sloane Understands’ | Arts Events in MayA new book looks at fetal personhood as the new battle over reproductive rights. Also, Parkinson’s “Moving Day” walk at Sutter’s Fort. Plus, the children’s book “Sloane Understands.” Finally, our monthly Arts Talk calendar of events for May. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Worker Vacation Payouts | Vietnam War’s ‘Operation Babylift’ | Artist Jennifer PeartAn investigation into state worker vacation payouts. Also, this week marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War and Operation Babylift. Finally, landscape artist Jennifer Peart’s upcoming show and workshops. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
