How President Biden’s electability challenges could impact California politics. How heat waves have cost California hundreds of lives and billions of dollars. Finally, how a Sacramento muralist transitioned from public health to public art.

President Biden’s Electability Challenges

President Joe Biden continues to face mounting uncertainty around his chance at re-election, after his debate last month against former President Donald Trump. Melanie Mason, a senior politics reporter covering California politics at POLITICO, joins Insight to discuss how those growing concerns could impact close Congressional races in California, and whether a prominent California Democrat could replace Biden as the nominee.

The Costs of Extreme Heat in CA

Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians, caused thousands of injuries, and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department. Levi Sumagaysay covers the California economy for the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters, with a focus on the insurance market, taxes and anything that affects the state’s residents, labor force and economy. She explains the cost of extreme heat in California.

Muralist Uli Smith 

How does one go from a career in public health to making murals throughout the community? Sacramento muralist Uli Smith aims to elicit joy with her vibrant artwork that can be seen throughout the city. She explains how murals can contribute to a community’s public health.