Arts and LifestyleB Street Theatre's 'Concussed' Reflects On Life After Traumatic Brain InjuryMarch 13, 2017 | Jeff HudsonComedian and storyteller Jack Gallagher has been performing one-man shows for Sacramento’s B Street Theatre for years. His new play is “Concussed,” about his long recovery from an injury sustained while bike riding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Beauty Attracts Ruin: Author Explores 'California's Love Affair With The Sea'March 13, 2017In celebration of Ocean Day at the Capitol, David Helvarg’s book on California’s complex relationship with the Pacific will be distributed to over a hundred lawmakers. Helvarg joins Insight to discuss his book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNational Book Award Winner Colson Whitehead Comes To AuburnMarch 13, 2017Novelist Colson Whitehead joins Insight to talk about his book "The Underground Railroad," telling the story of a slave who escaped her plantation and suffers greatly on her way to freedom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSlow-Food Chef Alice Waters Focuses On Sustainable AgricultureMarch 10, 2017Capital Public Radio's Beth Ruyak interviews famed Berkeley chef Alice Waters about slow food, sustainable farming, and Sacramento's newest identity - Farm-to-Fork Capital of America - on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAfter Debilitating Injury, AirAligned Founder Plans Next For Next Aerial DanceMarch 10, 2017The founder of ariel dance troupe AirAligned Tresa Honaker returns to Insight to talk about her paralyzing injury in 2012 and an upcoming performance of hers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhen Satire Is Used To Tackle Immigration And Health Care, There Are 'Stories To Be Told'March 8, 2017Health insurance, immigration and unemployment are the themes of Sacramento State's play "Stories To Be Told." Four tales become the driving points of a comedy poking fun at these serious topics with satire. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Peter And The Starcatcher,' A Prequel To An Original TaleMarch 7, 2017Green Valley Theatre in Sacramento has taken on the Tony-Award winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, a prequel to the classic tale of "Peter Pan." Several of the show’s actors join in studio to discuss what’s unique about this production. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDavis Woman Writes Book About Her Journey As A “Previvor” Of Genetic Breast CancerMarch 6, 2017A Davis woman grew up idolizing breasts until she found herself vulnerable for a breast cancer mutagen because of family history. She discusses her book and life story on Insight titled "Life In Asymmetry." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIce Cream Beer: A New Feature To Sacramento Beer WeekMarch 6, 2017It’s beer week again in the Sacramento Valley and dozens of local craft breweries are getting in on the action with events featuring beer with your pup to the newly released ice cream beer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Hector Tobar To Deliver Keynote Address At Authors On The Move EventMarch 3, 2017 | Cody DrabbleJournalist Hector Tobar will deliver the keynote address at the 15th annual Author On The Move event in Downtown Sacramento. He previews what he'll say and also talks about his new book on the 33 Chilean miners that were trapped in a mine years ago. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.