Study looks at link between types of firearm ownership and support for political violence. Also, gas prices are on the rise. Plus, why California’s electric vehicle industry is slowing down. Finally, the Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th anniversary.

Study on Firearm Ownership and Political Violence

Dr. Garen Wintemute is an emergency medicine physician and Director of the California Firearm Violence Research Center - the nation’s first publicly funded center for research in this field to understand the nature of firearm violence and its underlying causes.  Dr. Wintemute joins us about their latest study published today about firearm ownership and support for political violence in the US, which found that subsets of firearm owners - recent purchasers and those who always or nearly always carry loaded firearms when in public - raised the greatest concerns.

Gas Prices & EV, Hybrid Sales

It’s springtime and that means gas prices are on the rise in California.  Your favorite “cheap” gas station has probably seen a surge in pricing over the past few weeks. Meantime, sales of electric vehicles seem to be slipping, giving way to hybrids - which use gas. Joining us today to help make sense of it all are Alejandro Lazo, Climate reporter for CalMatters, and John Treanor, spokesperson for AAA Northern California.

Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th Jubilee

The Sacramento Orchid Society is celebrating its Orchid Jubilee. The society will be holding its 75th annual show this weekend, from April 12-14 at Carmichael Elks Lodge - which will include a special preview night, vendors, demonstrations, plant sales and more. Dave Veach is President of the Sacramento Orchid Society and provides a preview of the event, as well as some tips for orchid enthusiasts on how to get the most out of their plants.