Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Ken Rudin shares his latest political commentary; Mary Nichols explains the future role of the Air Resources Board; Carolyn Swayze creates the Sac Jazz Cooperative and Sac State professor Kim Zarins releases her first novel.

Jeremy White finishes his last year at the Sacramento Bee; Makerfest is back at the World of Wonders Museum; James Rollins releases the 12th installment of his Sigma Force series; and Todd Morgan and the Emblems play music off their new album.

The first half of Thursday's Insight involves CapRadio reporters breaking down crucial ballot measures and a new documentary from The View From Here while the second half features Capital Costume's Halloween commitment and a haunting Sound Advice.

Stockton Record reporter Michael Fitzgerald examines Stockton's mayoral race, Gina Spadafori talks about advances in cancer treatments for pets, Rick Kushman gives wine advice for all occasions and Jonathan Mumm talks about his new book on Insight.

Pascalle Fusshoeller and Jim Smith talk about measures in Nevada and Yolo counties. SacState Prof. Jay Cummings explains the complexities of modern elections and one group discusses an effort to encourage young men to be philanthropic.

Monday's Insight includes the Political Junkie Ken Rudin's latest commentary on politics, a conversation about ongoing nuclear tension and music from Honey B & the Cultivation.

In lieu of a regular Friday show, we are airing a special hour of Insight music segments, featuring Joe Kye collaborating with Jason Chu, Nicholas McGegan of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Sac State Vocal Jazz Group and Craig Chaquico.

Thursday's Insight features a recap of the final presidential debate, a breakdown of conflicting propositions on the November ballot and music from the California Women's Music Festival.

Wednesday''s Insight includes a debate analysis after the Ami Bera-Scott Jones debate, a check-in with outgoing city manager John Shirey and music from Joe Kye and Jason Chu.

Tuesday's Insight includes a preview of an Ami Bera-Scott Jones Debate, an Armenian Food Festival, the Light Opera at Sacramento and band Craig Chaquico.

Monday's Insight features Political Junkie Ken Rudin's latest commentary, a close look at what the November elections means for the arts community and new music from Davis-based pianist Lara Downes.

The first part of Friday's Insight includes a rundown of some of the ballot measures to vote for in November. The later parts involve a world-renowned rock climber and a high school garage-rock band playing at Harlow's.

For Thursday's Insight, we compare Illinois' pension crisis compared to California's, measure the utility of trees in a cityscape, talk with jazz legend Catherine Russell about her new album and finish the show with Gary Vercelli on Sound Advice.

Thursday's Insight includes a review of Wednesday's California Senate race debate, a boundary-pushing show called "Women Speak," a Sound Advice about the Schumanns and music from American roots band Bumper Jacksons.

Wednesday's Insight includes topics on debate moderators, water supply issues in the small town of Weed, fashion icon and women of color advocate Beverly Johnson, and the Perspectives On Leadership Summit.