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.
Who’s Leaving California | Immigration Legal Service Demand on College Campuses | February ‘Arts Talk’New findings into California’s net loss of residents in recent years. Also, colleges and universities are seeing a spike for immigration legal services. Finally, Insight’s “Art Talk” lays out local events throughout February. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stanislaus County CARE Court | Newly Elected Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez | Running Club ‘Black Girls Run It’A check on Stanislaus County’s CARE Court system. Also, newly elected Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez. Finally, the running club “Black Girls Run It.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Kings De’Aaron Fox Trade | Losing Cursive in Schools | Farewell to SacramenKnow’s Claire MorganSacramento Kings trade longtime point guard De’Aaron Fox. Also, the consequences of not teaching cursive in schools. Finally, a CapRadio goodbye to the SacramenKnow newsletter’s Clarie Morgan. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Storm Forecast | Queer-Owned Bookstore ‘A Seat at the Table’ | Drag Queen Sasha VelourAn update on winter storms across Northern California. Also, a queer-owned book and coffee shop in Elk Grove called “A Seat at the Table.” Finally, drag queen Sasha Velour. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Electricity Bills Include Profits for Shareholders | How the Wine Industry is Responding to New Alcohol Guidelines | The Escapism of ‘Butterscotch Den’Why investor-owned California utilities include profits for shareholders in electricity bills. Also, how the state’s wine industry is responding to new alcohol guidelines. Finally, the philosophy and vibe behind Sacramento’s “Butterscotch Den.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Executive Orders and California Water | Congressman Ami Bera | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play ‘English’ at Capital StageHow President Trump’s executive orders impact California water. Also, a conversation with Congressman Ami Bera. Finally, the Pulitzer-Prize winning play “English” at Capital Stage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Insulin Production Behind Schedule | Immigration Enforcement in California | NPR’s Student Podcast ChallengeGov. Newsom’s first-in-the-nation plan to produce cheaper insulin is behind schedule. Also, how President Trump’s immigration policy is impacting Sacramento and the Central Valley. Finally, the NPR Student Podcast Challenge is now underway. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon | Gender and DEI Under President Trump | Placer County’s Raptor Pest SolutionA conversation with new state Senator Christopher Cabaldon. Also, how President Trump’s gender and DEI policy changes will impact California. Finally, Placer County uses birds of prey to address pest control at local parks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former City Manager Howard Chan Returns | Holocaust Documentary ‘Always Remember Your Name’ | ‘In A Nutshell’ Storytelling SeriesWhy former Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan returned after resigning. Also, KCRA’s extended version of its Holocaust documentary “Always Remember Your Name.” Finally, the monthly storytelling series “In A Nutshell” launches at The SOFIA. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Congress Slashes Rural Ed Funding | ‘Chalk Talk’ with Srishti Prabha | Sac History Museum’s TikTok FameSmall rural schools are battling for a federal crucial funding source for rural schools that was stalled by the Congress. Also, CapRadio Education Reporter Srishti Prabha joins us for Insight’s monthly “Chalk Talk.” Finally, the Sacramento History Mu Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.