Shasta County Election Results | California Arts Council Funding | Summer Reading PreviewWe get an update on a ballot measure in Shasta County that could overhaul how their election system runs. Plus, how funding for the arts stacks up in the state and why artists are advocating for more. Finally, 10 books to check out this summer.Listen To Full Show/ 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.
Teacher Strikes Across CA | New Colgate Powerhouse Disaster | Capitol PUNishment Comedy ShowAs school districts across the state face potential teachers strikes, we learn more about the coordinated effort to boost salaries and benefits. Also, an update on pipe rupture impacting the Yuba River. And, long-running comedy show gets punny. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
U.S. Attacks Iran | Healthcare Prices | Sac Dance Theatre 'LIFTED'Director of Sac State's Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies weighs in on escalating conflict. Also, one couple's struggle to afford raising healthcare premiums. Finally, raising awareness of human trafficking through art and movement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sierra Snowpack | Four Years of the War in Ukraine | Album ‘Songs for the Sheik’How have recent winter storms in the Sierra impacted the state snowpack. Sacramento’s Ukrainian community reflects on four years of war. Finally, a new album mixes new songs and legendary musical covers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Downtown Sac’s 10-Year Plan | ICE in CA Hospitals | Children’s Book ‘This Hair Belongs’Partnership group advocates for increased safety in downtown as they push a plan to increase foot traffic in the area. Also, why it's hard to keep track of people in ICE detention undergoing medical treatment. Finally, meet author behind new kid book Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Impacts CA | NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge | ‘In a Nutshell’ Storytelling SeriesThe Supreme Court recently ruled against tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. We'll hear what that means for state businesses. Admissions open for NPR's student podcast challenge. Plus, stories about the family ties that make and bind us. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Democratic Convention | Managing Wolf Pack Resurgence | Words Take Wing AuthorWe hear about what happened at the recent California Democratic Convention from POLITICO. Plus, another conversation on managing the state's gray wolf population. Finally, Insight's featured author is this year's Newberry Award winner. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Storm Update | Backcountry Skier's Insight into Deadly Avalanche | Diversity and Representation at the Winter Olympics | February Arts TalkWe get an update on current snow levels in the Sierra and insights from a backcountry skier on this week's deadly avalanche. Also, what challenges do underrepresented athletes face in Winter sports? Finally, this month's Arts Talk. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
