What’s Next for CA’s Budget? | Pride Roundtable | Author Josh Weil’s ‘What Came West’Two reporters covering this year's state budgt discuss what made it in and what's still expected as the legislature awaits the Governor's signature. Plus, how PRIDE festivities in the region are faring. And, a new novel explores myths of the West.Listen To Full Show/ 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.
100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasIn an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty | Yolo Food Bank ‘Cultivo’ Program for Farmworkers | Sacramento Choral SocietyA conversation with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. Also, a food assistance program for farmworkers in Yolo County. Finally, the Sacramento Choral Society’s closing show celebrating Broadway duo Lerner and Loewe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
League of California Cities Conference | CA’s Commercial Salmon Season Cancelled | In a Nutshell: Double-Edged SwordCalifornia city leaders call for more state funding to address priority issues. California cancels its commercial salmon season for a third year in a row. Finally, previewing this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling show. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
