Forensic examination of CapRadio’s finances is released. Updates on the Park Fire. Breaking down political developments on both the California and national stage. Finally, a new horror short film “MotherWound” will be produced in Sacramento soon.

CapRadio Forensic Examination Releases

Sacramento State has released the findings of a highly-anticipated forensic examination of Capital Public Radio’s finances. The summary document spotlights years of financial mismanagement. Insight has been independently reporting on CapRadio’s financial troubles, and will bring more reporting on the examination soon. You can follow ongoing coverage of financial issues at Capital Public Radio here.

Park Fire Updates

The Park Fire is now California’s fourth-largest wildfire in history. The fire has burned over 400,000 acres across Butte, Shasta, Plumas, and Tehama counties after igniting on July 24. CAL FIRE Incident Commander Bill See and North State Public Radio reporter Alec Stutson provide the latest updates on the Park Fire, and how it has affected residents in communities like Paradise and Magalia that have faced devastating fires in the past several years.

NSPR is a partner station to CapRadio.

California Political Recap

There have been several major political developments in the past several weeks on both the state and national stage. President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and several big names have jumped into California races for governor and lieutenant governor. Lara Korte, co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook joins insight to break down these latest shakeups.

Local Horror Film 'MotherWound'

Sacramento is well-known in the movie world, from Greta Gerwig directing Lady Bird and Barbie to a new Leonardo DiCaprio film shooting in downtown. Now, a new horror short film aims to highlight the Sacramento region, and pull together a local cast and crew later this year. Writer, director and producer Hana Holloway talks about the vision and inspiration behind her film MotherWound, and why she decided to make this an independent project.