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We’re taking a look back at the best Insight conversations this year. Paul Chavez, son of the late labor rights activist Cesar Chavez discusses his father’s legacy. A conversation with civil rights activist Dolores Huerta honoring her 92nd birthday.  Today's Guests Paul Chavez, President of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the late civil rights farm labor activist, discusses the legacy for farm working families today.  A conversation with labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta in honor of Dolores Huerta Day on April 10, which is her 92nd birthday. 

We are revisiting Insight’s best conversations. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber reflects on her first year as the first African American to hold the position in state history. Yosemite Park ranger receives national coveted award. Today's Guests California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber, discusses her first year in office as the first African American secretary of state in California history.  Yosemite Park Ranger Shelton Johnson joins us to discuss being awarded the 2022 American Park Experience Award, a national award honoring his extraordinary effort to enhance appreciation of our national parks and advocating for more diversity in the park system. 

Undersheriff Jim Barnes and Assemblymember Jim Cooper discuss their candidacies for Sacramento County Sheriff. Today's Guests Sacramento County Undersheriff Jim Barnes discusses his run for Sacramento County Sheriff.  State Assemblymember Jim Cooper, who represents District 9, discusses his run for Sacramento County Sheriff.   We listen to NPR’s 2022 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Alisa Amador from Boston, Mass. 

California Voter Foundation’s online voter guide and changes for the Midterm election. UC Davis Health's pregnancy study looks at the effects of chemicals from plastics and pesticides on fetal development. Sacramento Bacon Fest this week. Today's Guests Kim Alexander, president of the California Voter Foundation, discusses the non-profit’s online voter guide and major changes for the Midterm primary and general election.  Rebecca J. Schmidt, an epidemiologist and professor, and Deborah Bennett, a professor of environmental health within UC Davis School of Medicine Department of Public Health Sciences, discuss a pregnancy study they co-authored which found an increase in exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.  Chef and owners Brad Cecchi at Canon East Sacramento and Franquette in West Sacramento, chef and owner Patricio Wise at Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen in Roseville, as well as butcher and owner Eric Veldman Miller of V. Miller Meats in Sacramento, preview the weeklong Sacramento Bacon Fest culminating on Saturday, May 22. 

Gov. Newsom’s revised state budget and what’s next. Legal and practical implications if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Music in the Mountains Youth Orchestra at the Grass Valley Center for the Arts. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon breaks down Governor Newsom’s revised state budget and the negotiations that could take place in the weeks ahead before the budget is finalized.   UC Davis Martin Luther King Jr. professors of law Lisa Ikemoto and Courtney Joslin discuss the legal and practical implications in the event the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Executive Director Jenny Darlington-Person, and Artistic Director and Conductor Ryan Murray with Music in the Mountains discuss its youth orchestra closing its season with a concert on May 16 at the Grass Valley Center for the Arts.

Sacramento City Unified considers extending the current school year following missed days from a teacher and staff strike. “Imported Comedy" showcases immigrants and comedians of color. AC/DC tribute band “GayC/DC” performs in Sacramento. Today's Guests Sawsan Morrar, School Accountability Reporter with The Sacramento Bee, updates Sacramento City Unified discussions to extend the school year following missed days from the teacher and school staff strike.  Co-creator and host Mikhail Chernyavsky discusses their upcoming show "Imported Comedy" on Friday, May 13, a stand-up comedy showcase of immigrants and comedians of color.  Chris Freeman and Brian Welch with the AC/DC tribute band GayC/DC perform at Harlow’s in Sacramento on Saturday, May 14. 

How California may reduce hidden court fees. California's Strategic Plan for Expanding the use of Beneficial Fire. Sacramento children's book "MIGUEL'S COMMUNITY GARDEN." Performance of “Verdi’s Requiem” honors Sacramento restaurateur Biba Caggiano. Today's Guests CalMatters Reporter Jeanne Kuang shares her reporting on how California may reduce so-called “hidden” court fees that add hundreds of dollars to traffic tickets.  Patrick Wright, director of the Governor's Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force; Craig Thomas, founder of The Fire Restoration Group; and attorney and partner Sara Clark at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, discuss California's Strategic Plan for Expanding the Use of Beneficial Fire.  Sacramento author JaNay Brown-Wood is hosting a reading & garden tour at Sojourner Truth Park Community Garden on Saturday at 10 a.m. to celebrate the launch of her children's book MIGUEL'S COMMUNITY GARDEN.  Dr. Donald Kendrick, Music Director of the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, joins us to talk about the upcoming performance of Verdi’s Requiem and the special tribute to the legendary Sacramento restaurateur Biba Caggiano.

California is preparing to become a “sanctuary” state for abortion and reproductive rights, including a possible amendment to the state constitution. Cal Fire’s union discusses their staffing and retention issues ahead of wildfire season and a California state senator’s bill to address the shortage. Sacramento Ballet talks about this year’s “Beer and Ballet” series. Today's Guests California Assemblymember and Women’s Caucus Chair Cristina Garcia provides more details into California’s legislative response if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion law Roe v. Wade this year.  California State Senator Mike McGuire provides an update on his bill to address the state’s firefighter shortage.  Tim Edwards, President of Cal Fire Local 2881, joins us to discuss the staffing and retention issues the state’s firefighting agency is facing ahead of wildfire season.  Anthony Krutzkamp, Artistic and Executive Director of the Sacramento Ballet, joins us to talk about this year’s Beer and Ballet series, the new outdoor performance stage and why beer and ballet are the perfect match.

We are revisiting Insight’s best conversations this year. Congressman Jerry McNerney discusses retirement. Jessica Millan Patterson, Chairwoman of the California Republican Party, lays out priorities for the Midterms. Celebrity chef Martin Yan on his culinary donation to UC Davis. Today's Guests Seven-term Congressman Jerry McNerney (D), representing portions of Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Contra Costa County, on his decision to not seek reelection in California’s newly drawn 9th district.  Jessica Millan Patterson, Chairwoman of the California Republican Party, discusses the CA GOP’s priorities for the midterm election.  World-renowned celebrity chef Chef Martin Yan talks about his donation of 3,000 cookbooks, his first wok, and thousands of photographs from his world travels to UC Davis, his alma mater.

Murder charges filed in Sacramento’s deadly mass shooting. Sen. Alex Padilla discusses efforts to protect abortion rights. USC settles sex abuse lawsuit with former LGBTQ+ students. Yolo Food Bank’s initiative to support farm and food system workers. Today's Guests CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks updates the murder charges filed in Sacramento’s deadly K Street mass shooting.   Sen. Alex Padilla (D) responds to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.  Mikayla Kellogg and Kelly Van Aken, partners at Kellogg & Van Aken LLP, discuss reaching an undisclosed settlement with USC following a lawsuit on behalf of 80 former USC students, the vast majority who identify as male and LGBTQ+, who allege a former USC physician sexually abused them. The university did not admit fault in the settlement.     Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Michael Bisch joins us to talk about the food bank’s “Flipping the Food System” initiative, a program that helps address the needs of farmworkers and other food system workers. 

California leaders call for a constitutional amendment to abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned. State’s $300M plan to deal with extreme heat. Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates discuss “May is Bike Month.” Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon discusses California leaders’ vow for a constitutional amendment to abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned, following a leaked first draft from the U.S. Supreme Court. CapRadio Environment reporter, Manola Secaira, discusses the state’s plan to deal with what is expected to be another hot summer, including how to care for the homeless population during stretches of extreme heat. Debra Banks, Executive Director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, joins us to discuss May is Bike Month. 

Why California’s population continues its downward trend. “Brother 2 Brother” is a community organization that mentors at-risk youth with a focus on gang prevention. Author Suzanne Roberts’ book “Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties.” Today's Guests California’s population continues its downward trend. Eric McGhee, Senior Fellow at the PPIC, joins us to break down the latest numbers and discuss the reasons why California’s record growth has hit a rut and the political and economic implications for the state. Mervin Brookins, founder of Brother 2 Brother, a community organization that mentors at-risk youth with a focus on gang prevention. Writer and professor Dr. Suzanne Roberts discusses her recent book “Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties.”

CapRadio’s election road map for the June 7 primary. The diversity of California Latino voters and what political parties get wrong. Musician Xochitl Hermosillo of Coyote Creates shares her first album, “Bitter.” Today's Guests CapRadio Managing Editor of News, Nick Miller, and CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks discuss the upcoming California primary, hot local and statewide races and key objectives of CapRadio’s coverage priorities. Mike Madrid, communications expert and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and political strategist Luis Alvarado discuss Latino politics and Latino voter groups.   Sacramento musician Xochitl Hermosillo of Coyote Creates stops by to discuss and share songs from her first album, “Bitter.”  

What's at stake with Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. A new initiative for organ transplant equity. Sol Blume R&B Festival in Sacramento. Favorite NPR "2022 Tiny Desk Contest" entrants from Northern California. Today's Guests Dr. Andy Jones, UC Davis writing professor, journalist and social media expert, discusses what's at stake with Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and why it should still matter to people who don't use social media. Dr. Martin Cadeiras, Medical Director for the Heart Transplantation Program at UC Davis Health, explains a new initiative for organ transplant equity. Rhonda Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network, discusses advancing health equity.  CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks previews the Sol Blume R&B Festival this weekend in Sacramento. Jasmine Vu, with CapRadio Member Engagement, selects their favorite NPR "2022 Tiny Desk Contest" entrants from Northern California.  Arson Whales "Zephyr & Sycophant" eggcorn "Observer Effect" The Little Army “2021” Maya Unagi “Deep Red”

Sacramento County’s plan to open its first community of tiny homes for unhoused residents. An Auburn grandfather’s journey to rescue his 3-year-old grandson from Ukraine. Opera Modesto's "La Boheme." Today's Guests CapRadio Reporter Chris Nichols shares his reporting on Sacramento County’s plan to open its first "Safe Stay Community," a village of tiny homes for unhoused residents.  CapRadio Editor Pauline Bartolone provides our listeners an update on her reporting of a Ukrainian family in Auburn and a grandfather’s journey to rescue his 3-year-old grandson from the warzone.  Opera Modesto "La Boheme" brings back Puccini’s classic to the Gallo Center in Modesto with two rising stars in opera from New York. We’ll hear from the artists as well as the opera’s general director about this weekend’s performances.