How the RNC Could Impact California | Central Valley Journalism Collaborative | ‘A New Spin on Vinyl’How the 2024 Republican National Convention could affect California politics. A new organization aims to bring local news coverage back to the Central Valley. Finally, “A New Spin on Vinyl” art exhibition takes place in Yolo County.Listen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Super Tuesday’ Countdown | Getting Underrepresented Communities to Run for Office | Sacramento Hip Hop Princess ‘Boss Tootie’What to know as the “Super Tuesday” primary approaches. New workshops and programs are training people from underrepresented communities for a future in public office. Ten-year-old Sacramento hip hop princess “Boss Tootie.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
COVID, RSV & Flu Season | Davis Stabbing Suspect Competent to Stand Trial | Donna Apidone at Stories on Stage DavisCOVID, RSV and flu cases have been on the rise. Also, a former UC Davis student charged with stabbing deaths is competent to stand trial. Finally, Donna Apidone’s book “Drive-Time Meditations” will be performed at Stories on Stage Davis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Difficulty Getting Auto Insurance in California | FAFSA & Cal Grant Financial Aid Changes | Christmas Tree RecyclingDrivers are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable auto insurance in California. Also, college financial aid changes. Finally, how to recycle your Christmas tree, as well as an update on the state’s mandatory composting mandate. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac State President Luke Wood | New Laws: Police Stops and Traffic Cameras | Sacramento’s 2024 Point-In-Time CountConversation with Sacramento State President Luke Wood. Also, unpacking two new state laws about policing and a traffic speed camera pilot. Finally, Sacramento County needs volunteers for it’s homelessness point-in-time count. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Laws: City Council Salary Caps | PG&E Rate Hikes (Again) | Realistic Wellness Tips for the New YearA new state law paves the way for salary increases for certain city councils - the first adjustment in four decades. Also, PG&E ratepayers experience another increase to their utility bills. Finally, realistic wellness tips for the new year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Best of 2023’ CapRadio’s Podcasts ‘Mid Pacific’ and ‘This is What it Feels Like’We’re highlighting two CapRadio podcasts that launched this year: “Mid Pacific” which explores what it means to be Asian American and “This is What it Feels Like” which puts us in the shoes of everyday people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Best of 2023’ Celebrating Local ArtsInsight’s best conversations of the year. Today we listen back to the creatives behind the local art scene– from music, to children’s books, a new Grammys category with Sacramento roots, art for healing, and a bittersweet goodbye to Luna’s Cafe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Best of 2023’ Sacramento Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonists Jack Ohman & Darrin BellInsight’s best conversations of the year. We revisit interviews with two Sacramento-based Pulitzer-Prize winning editorial cartoonists– Jack Ohman and Darrin Bell. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Update on CapRadio Financial Challenges | Winter Wine & Classical Tour Around the World | Local(ish) Music Picks of 2023CapRadio’s interim GM provides an end-of-year update on the public media station’s financial challenges. Plus, a winter classical music and wine tour around the world. Finally, some favorite new music from musical acts with local ties. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mayor Year in Review | Cal OES Delivers Aid to Israel & Gaza | Palestinians in Sacramento Valley | Sierra Snow OutlookSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg reflects on 2023. Also, Cal OES delivers humanitarian aid to Israel and Gaza. Plus, how Palestinians across the Sacramento Valley are coping with war abroad. Finally, a snow season outlook in the central Sierra. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.