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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Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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LATEST SHOW | Thursday, October 17, 2019

Soccer In Sacramento / PG&E Shutoffs / Next Gen Radio & Meadowview / Jazz Sound Advice

Sacramento is poised to get a major league soccer franchise. PG&E will testify at an emergency hearing on Friday about its public safety power shutoffs. Budding journalists profile immigrants’ stories. We preview four new jazz recordings.

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  • Major League Soccer Team Could Mean Big Business For Sacramento

    The Metro Chamber and Visit Sacramento say an MLS team puts a new spotlight on the city, shedding its small town vibe. But, competition for patron dollars will be fierce, as fans have more options, from the Kings, to music and art.

  • Noah Berger / AP Photo

    Business Owner Shares Experience During Recent PG&E Power Shut Offs

    Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission holds an emergency hearing on PG&E’s public safety power shutoffs. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd shares the view from one business, from PG&E and from a former administrative law judge at the CPUC.

  • Courtesy of Ricardo Tovar

    Budding Radio Journalists Collect Immigrant Stories From Meadowview

    A national program designed to train aspiring public radio journalists is nearly 20 years old. The final NextGen cohort of 2019 is in Sacramento this week — the annual training stop at CapRadio. They share their stories focused on immigration.

  • Photo by Shervin Lainez

    Sound Advice: CapRadio Jazz Host Gary Vercelli Previews New Jazz Releases

    CapRadio’s Gary Vercelli shares four new releases for jazz fans: tracks from Jimmy Cobb, Mark Winkler, Sara Gazarek and Steve Kahn.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Courtesy of Chris Brubeck

Fact Checking Democrats / San Diego Gas & Electric & Fire Weather / Brubeck & Folsom Lake

12 Democratic presidential candidates were on the stage on Tuesday. Politifact Reporter Chris Nichols fact checks them. San Diego Gas & Electric pioneers fire weather management. Chris Brubeck performs with the Folsom Lake Symphony.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Courtesy of Central West Ballet

Democratic Debate & Republican Strategy / Keith Watenpaugh On Syria / Central West Ballet

The next Democratic presidential debate looms, we’ll hear about the field, plus analysis from a Republican strategist. UC Davis professor Keith Watenpaugh discusses the U.S. withdrawal from Syria. We preview of Central West Ballet’s "Dracula."

Monday, October 14, 2019

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Power Shutoffs & Wildfire / Bill Signings / Callbox's New Music

The California Report’s Lily Jamali rounds up reaction to PG&E’s power shutoffs. CapRadio’s Ben Adler talks end-of-session bill signings. Modesto rock trio CallBox shares their debut EP and the secret weapon behind their surprisingly huge sound.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Fire Weather Power Outages / Capitol Chat / Making Meadowview

Weather conditions have necessitated utilities to implement outages as a fire prevention measure. We’ll answer your questions about the outages. Gov. Newsom signs more bills. CapRadio’s newest podcast series, Making Meadowview, premieres today.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Courtesy of Jacam Manricks

William Lee Remembered / Keith Lowell Jensen / Jacam Manricks

Larry Lee remembers his late father, William Lee. who founded the African-American newspaper, The Sacramento Observer. Writer and performer Keith Lowell Jensen talks about his live comedy album. Bandleader Jacam Manricks previews his new performance.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Wikipedia / Creative Commons

Supreme Court Preview / Serious Talk. Seriously Podcast Ends / Schumann & Photography With Lara Downes

McGeorge Law Professor Leslie Jacobs previews the new U.S. Supreme Court term. Johnny Flores ends his podcast, Serious Talk. Seriously after 200 episodes. Lara Downes plays Schumann and her son Simon Downes Toney previews his road trip photography.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Courtesy of Penguin Random House

Washington Politics / Tommy Orange / Literacy Map

We unpack another wild week in Washington as the impeachment inquiry unfolds. Author Tommy Orange discusses the success of his new novel. The Sacramento Public Library Foundation talks about their literacy map and annual report card.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Evan Vucci / AP Photo

Capitol Chat / Fish Counter Technology / Sound Advice: Classical

CapRadio’s Ben Adler talks about California’s “State of Resistance” and recaps the legislative season, volunteers scan hours of videos captured by new fish counting technology, and Jennifer Reason shares four new recordings highlighting women.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Photos by Keith Sutter

PolitiFact California / Rituals of Mine / Sacramento Ballet

Politifact California reporter Chris Nichols fact checks California officials’ claims the state is “winning” its lawsuits against the Trump administration, new music from the band Rituals of Mine and Sacramento Ballet's season opening performance.

 

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