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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
by CapRadio
Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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Drive-Thru Emissions | ‘Best Pie Shop in America’ | Artist Raphael Delgado’s Solo Exhibition
Tim Sheenan reports on the impact of drive-thru exhaust on the air quality in the Central Valley. Plus, we learn the history of Ikeda's California Country Market. Finally, award-winning artist and muralist opens solo show for Second Saturday.
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Kalshi’s Influence on Elections | Stockton Symphony’s 100th Season | 25 Years of Women’s Empowerment
We'll learn more about potential impacts of "prediction markets" on the upcoming general election. Plus, Chris Brubeck premieres a new piece in honor of father, Dave Brubeck. Finally, helping unhoused women gain skills for a quarter-century.
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Allison Aubrey’s Book ‘Your Turn’ | Farewell to CapRadio’s Mark Jones
As the midterm election get closer, we'll take a look at the different styles of the two candidates for Governor. Plus, NPR correspondent releases new book about making the most of middle age. Finally, longest employee retires after 47 years.
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Update on Sac City Unified School District’s Fiscal Solvency | Out of the Darkness Walk | September ‘Arts Talk’
We'll hear how things are going for Sac City Unified as the school board prepares for another meeting. Plus, national organization hosts walk to help provide tools and lessen stigma around mental health. Finally, fun events to check out this month.
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End of CA’s Legislative Session | Homelessness and Drug Use Study | Visit Sacramento
CapRadio's Laura Fitzgerald reports on what happened during the last month of the legislative session. Plus, we dig into a new report that found a correlation between Prop 47 and homelessness. Finally, is the free Farm to Fork festival gone for good?
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What the Meta Settlement Means for CA | An End to the Roadless Rule? | Celebration Arts Presents ‘us & the rest of 'em’
EdSource reporter following Meta case offers more information about what settlement means for California. Plus, what the roadless rule is and how it would change. Finally, humorous family drama premieres this weekend in Sacramento.
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District 7 Debate Recap | How the West Fights Fire is Changing Under Trump Administration | Behind the Barre
Doris Matsui and Mai Vang met for their first debate in their race to lead the Seventh Congressional District. We'll get a recap. Plus, how the current administration has upended firefighting in the west. Finally, Capital Dance Project's annual show.
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CA Phases Out Paraquat | Tattoos and AI | Insight Studio Sessions: Jessica Malone
What is the pesticide now being phased out from California and how did it work? Plus, the affects of Artificial Intelligence on the tattoo industry. Finally, folksy singer-songwriter performs new songs at the station ahead of weekend show.
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Hawk Fire Update | CalMatters Health Net Assisted Living | Mosquito Season
An update on the Hawk Fire, which threatened Reno earlier this week. Plus, Health Net will terminate assisted living benefits by the end of the year. We'll hear how that's effecting some residents. Finally, protecting yourself from West Nile Virus.
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Fire and Forest Management 5 Years After Caldor | Company Fined After Deadly Avalanche | Epic Fails at 'In a Nutshell'
We'll learn which policies were most successful at defending Christmas Valley from the Caldor Fire, and how forests are growing back. Plus, a deadly avalanche leads to a Cal/OSHA fine. Finally, why epic failures make for such great stories.
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | CalMatters Broken Trusts Investigation | The Caldor Fire and the Caples Project
Dustin Gardiner with the latest on Gov. Newsom's effort to limit utilities liabilities in wildfires. Plus, investigation finds failures in a state oversight bureau. Finally, why a fuel reduction project lessened wildfire impact two years later.
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Caldor Fire Rebuild Program | Sacramento International Black Film Festival | ‘Coordinates: Dispatch’ Exhibit
We'll learn more about a partnership between El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento to build more homes in Grizzly Flats. Plus, hear about some of the films premiering this weekend. Finally, how Sites of Vacancy transforms spaces in the city via art
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Rocklin High’s 12-Minute Lunch | Hedgerow Farms | New Exhibit on Cycles of Mass Deportations
Area high school offers limited lunch time on early dismissal days. What do students think? Plus, we'll learn more about a Winters farm that specializes in native seeds. Finally, new exhibit explores immigration issues at the California Museum.
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Caldor Fire Anniversary: Grizzly Flats Five Years Later | Covering the Initial Destruction and Its Fallout | Lessons Learned from 'The Lookout'
Checking in with residents of Grizzly Flats five years later. We’ll also hear how CapRadio reporters went about covering the Caldor and its aftermath. Plus, lessons learned from the Caldor and Dixie fires and how they can be applied today.
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CA Utilities and Wildfire Bills | Sacramento Immigration Seminar | Early Wine Harvests
Should utilities pay less if they're found at fault for wildfire? We'll hear about a package of bills that would pave the way. Plus, Sac State hosts immigration seminar. Finally, the good and bad effects of an early wine harvest on the region.
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Fiscal Crisis and Management at Sac City Unified | SacBee OVP Investigation | Advance Peace | Celebration Arts
We'll hear the latest numbers affecting Sac City's school budget and what cuts might have to be made. Plus, an investigation into city's Office of Violence Prevention and a national non-profit with some experience. Celebrating 40 years of Black Arts.
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Sacramento Valley Groundwater Damage | Finding a Path to Forgiveness | Fantasy Author Sarah Gailey
How years of drought are contributing to the sinking of the Sacramento Valley. Plus, we’ll hear how one woman has learned to forgive her brother’s killer. Finally, author debuts two books at Elk Grove bookstore this weekend.
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California’s Port Economy | Science Cafe: The Next Big One? | Sac Bee Photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr.
We’ll hear about challenges to navigating international conflict and environmental concerns at the state’s busiest ports. Plus, what might the next major earthquake look like in the Golden State? Finally, an award-winning photographer moves on.
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End of the Legislative Session | Sacramento School Roundup | Haus of Comedy
Lawmakers have three weeks to sort through hundreds of bills before the Legislature adjourns. What priorities will they push through? Plus, updates on controversial issues at two local school districts. Finally, learning improv for personal growth.
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Waymos and Old Sac | Capital College and Career Academy | August ‘Arts Talk’
Councilmember weighs in on robotaxis coming to the city and new traffic rules in Old Sac. Plus, we'll learn about a new charter school prioritizing college for everyone. Finally, arts and culture events to check out this month.
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Fire and Weather Activity Updates | CalMatters Doc: Inside Fight to Fund Health Care | Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar
What to expect from the weather as we head into the weekend, and how it might impact the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at a new healthcare documentary. Finally, some of the new food featured at the 80th food festival.
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Unaccompanied Children Risk Losing Legal Protections | Grass Valley Native Develops Rescue Drones | The Return of Concert Connect
Sacramento Assemblymember explains why she signed an open letter sent to the Trump Administration. Plus, we'll learn about a local teen developing a search and rescue drone. Finally, four upcoming live shows to consider checking out this month.
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Updates on Iran War | Challenging Times for CA Wine | 75 Years of Broadway Sacramento
The Director of Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies at Sac State offers a perspective on the conflict. Also, the struggles being faced by one of California's largest ag industries. Finally, a new book chronicles history of Music Circus.
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How Cyclospora is Impacting Ag | Benefits of Beavers | Studio Sessions: Squid Saves The Planet
We learn more about the economic impacts of parasite outbreak on California ag producers. Plus, the role beavers play in drought and wildfire mitigation in the environment. Finally, eclectic emo band shares songs recorded live at CapRadio.
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School Board Pay Raiser | Davis Farmers Market Turns 50 | ZÂ Iranian Folk Music Performance
A new state law allows school boards to raise their own stipends and many are doing just that. Plus, market's executive director has led weekly event for 47 years. Finally, musicians bring their tour of Iranian music to Davis.
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Cyclospora Outbreaks | How to Accelerate Vote Counting in California | Hands-on Government Experience for Youth
What we need to know about the cyclospora outbreaks to stay healthy this summer. Plus, the California Voter Foundation makes recommendations to speed up the state's vote counting. Finally, civic engagement through YMCA's youth and government program.
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | CA’s Reforestation Struggle | Sacramento Century Challenge
We get a look at some of the campaigns starting to heat up as we head to the general election in November. Plus, why can't California meet its reforestation needs? Finally, an annual bike ride raises money for Sac Children's Home Crisis Nursery.
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K Street Shooting Mistrial | National Award for Sac Philharmonic and Opera | In a Nutshell: Best in Show
We'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.
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Roseville Data Center Controversy | Local Look at What’s Driving High Grocery Costs | CapLit’s July Readings
Roseville residents worry about the potential of a data center coming to their community. Plus, Sacramento Co-op weighs in on what's driving grocery costs up. Finally, we meet the two authors featured at this month's live literary reading on stage.
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California’s RTO Policy Stricter Than Texas | Incarcerated Firefighter Hiring Bill | Crocker Jazz Nights
New reporting from CalMatters looking at how some other states have dealt with government workers and telework. A new bill would make it easier for formerly incarcerated firefighters to get hired. Finally, live jazz returns to Sacramento art museum.
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SMF Updates | CA Children Caught Up by ICE | 2026 California State Fair
Latest developments at Sacramento International Airport and others around the county. Also, ICE arrests of minors in the state have increased. Finally, the California State Fair offers affordable options during the week.
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Military Equipment at CA Colleges | SCOTUS Roundup Ruling | Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
We'll learn more about an investigation into how California colleges report the use of military equipment on campus. Plus, what a recent SCOTUS ruling over a popular weedkiller means for national forests. And, dance festival comes to the north shore.
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CA Newsroom Investigation: Officers Disciplined for Biased Behavior But Not Terminated | Small Businesses Face Privacy Lawsuits | Musical ‘The Last Five Years’
Investigation examines how biased behavior can lead to mistrust between community groups and law enforcement. Plus, how a law to protect privacy is negatively impacting small businesses. Also, behind the scenes look at Young Actors Stage.
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Federal Housing Bill and CA | San Joaquin Valley Seniors Living Alone | Fort Sutter Racing Pigeon Club
New federal housing legislation aims to boost construction in state, including California. We'll hear how. Plus, how living alone can negatively impact seniors' mental health. Finally, we'll meet some pigeon racing enthusiasts in Sacramento.
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Sacramento’s Water Treatment Plant | Center for Inclusive Democracy | SPCA Community Cat Program
Behind-the-scenes look at the city department responsible for clean drinking water. Voter rights and civic engagement center becomes independent national organization. Animal shelter offers community program to help control cat population.
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Sojourner Truth Museum | Children’s Book About Death and Grief | Insight’s Monthly ‘Arts Talk’
Sacramento's only African American museum opens up about the financial struggles they're facing. Plus a psychotherapist shares her children's book on processing grief. Finally, Arts Talk gives you a guide to our regions summer festival season.
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Governor Newsom and Behested Payments | ‘California Forever’ Updates | Local Poet-Turned-Musician Brandon Leake
Governor Gavin Newsom is fined for not reporting certain charitable donations on time. New developments surrounding a controversial plan to build a new city in California. Finally, the first spoken word artist to win AGT expands his musical talents.
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One Year After Esparto Explosion | Impact of SCOTUS Rulings on Immigration | CASA de ESPAÑOL’s Festival del Mole
CapRadio reporters share how Esparto is marking one year since the deadly explosion. We detail what impact recent Supreme Court rulings will have on immigration. Finally, a staple Mexican dish is being celebrated in Sacramento.
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | The Meaning of the Declaration of Independence | A Life Remade in 50 Swims
POLITICO breaks down the latest in state politics. Also, a new book talks about the misunderstandings and myths surrounding a founding U.S. document. Finally, we'll talk to the local author of Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims.
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Summer Break: Insight Returns Monday July 6th
While we're away you can listen to some of our favorite musical performances from the past six months. Insight Returns Monday July 6th, live at noon with a rebroadcast at 7pm.
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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.
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CA FAIR Plan to Raise Home Insurance Rates | Sacramento Gets Its Shot to Host the X Games | Evangeline’s Rises From the Ashes
We’ll learn more about how fire risks have affected the California insurance market. Plus, the X Games are coming to Sacramento for the first time next weekend. Finally, a costume shop in Old Sac set to reopen next weekend.
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Juneteenth | Central Valley Baseball | Sierra Storytelling Festival
We learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth and events planned to commemorate it. Plus, the history of baseball in California's Central Valley. Finally, storytellers converge in Nevada County next weekend for annual festival.
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HIV & STI Rates | A Call for Effective Political Activism | Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
A nonprofit organization is urging folks to know their HIV status, regardless of sexual orientation. Plus, new book urges more people to embrace political activism. Finally, annual music festival celebrates 51 years in Nevada County.
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‘Mega Master’ Immigration Hearings | Tahoe Utility Searches For New Power Supplier | California Indian Heritage Center
Advocates raise concerns about new federal immigration court initiative designed to expedite deportation order cases. Plus, what's behind a utility company's search for new power source? Finally, preserving Indigenous stories for future generations.
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CA Governor’s Race | Revisiting eDNA Research | June ‘Arts Talk’
Election postmortem with New York Times reporter Laurel Rosenhall. Plus, we'll hear the results from field research done in the Central Valley and what it tells us about land use. Finally, arts and culture events to cool you off this summer.
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Sacramento’s City Motel Program | Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates | ‘Reclaiming Our Stories’ Podcast
Advocates demand answers after motel shelter program left residents stranded. Plus, doctors approach treatment different as more young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Finally, new podcast shares Indigenous peoples' stories.
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Shasta County Election Results | California Arts Council Funding | Summer Reading Preview
We 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.
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Remembering Kings Coach Rick Adelman | New Book ‘Bitter Honey’
We'll get the latest results and hear what lessons campaigns may be taking to the general election. Plus, the legacy of a legendary Sacramento Kings head coach. Finally, new book gives flight to the plight of America's bees.
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Preliminary Election Results | Voter Data and Republican Analysis | Role of Social Media on Campaigns
We hear the latest election results from CapRadio reporters. Plus, we'll check in with Paul Mitchell on how ballots are tracking so far, and get analysis from Rob Stutzman on how the GOP fared. Finally, the role of social media in the primary.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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