Sen. Alex Padilla ahead of the Midterm. A breakdown of CapRadio’s voter guide. California Voter Foundation discusses a new bill expanding poll worker protections. GoldenSky Music Festival this weekend.  

Senator Alex Padilla

Less than one month until Americans head to the polls in what is shaping up to be a pivotal Midterm election. California voters will begin receiving their ballots in the mail and can begin weighing in on the candidates and issues most important to them. One of those candidates (who you’ll see on the ballot twice) is Democratic Senator Alex Padilla. Padilla is running to complete the current term he was appointed to after Kamala Harris became Vice President and Sen. Padilla is also running for a full six-year term against Republican candidate Mark Meuser. Insight spoke with the senator about the challenges of rising above congressional gridlock and why he thinks the stakes are so high this November. He also discussed recent legislation to address the federal government's response to wildfires and strengthen environmental justice for underserved communities.   

CapRadio Voter Guide, Protections for Election Day Poll Workers

The November ballot can be overwhelming.  From local, state, and congressional, candidates, to propositions (not to mention city and county measures). The General Election is a lot to sort through.  CapRadio's Managing Editor of News and Information Nick Miller joined Insight to break down the comprehensive Sacramento voter guide. Insight also spoke with Kim Alexander, President of the California Voter Foundation, about what voters need to know about the voting process and expanded protections for poll workers. 

GoldenSky Music Festival

Sacramento is quickly becoming a music festival destination. The success of Aftershock has helped make Sacramento a yearly destination for the best in rock music. The same festival producers are following up with GoldenSky, the country music festival featuring country music’s biggest names and upcoming artists but also in the festival spirit provides much more than music. Chamie McCurry with Danny Wimmer Presents, which puts on Aftershock and GoldenSky joined us to take a broader look at how the Capital City is carving its way into the festival shuffle.