Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
Summary: Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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Podcasts:
KCRA Reporter Tom DuHain is retiring after 46 years. He'll talk about the stories he's covered over the years. Filmmaker Jeff Litton talks about his short film on California's lone wolverine, which is screening at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
The chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts talks about new research that suggests the arts can be an economic engine. Plus, the president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association reacts to Governor Brown’s spending plan.
Sen. Barbara Boxer announced she will not run for re-election. CapRadio's Matt Laslo talks about what this means for California’s congressional delegation. CapRadio's Ben Adler previews Gov. Jerry Brown's upcoming state budget message.
CapRadio's Jesikah Maria Ross talks about the stories she uncovered after setting up a recording booth at local food banks. Plus, performers from the all-male acapella group, Cantus, talk about their upcoming show at the Mondavi Center.
Insight discusses the role of churches in helping to address the issue of hunger. A Grant Union High School teacher was profiled on ABC. Dr. Shimi Kang discusses parenting and we rebroadcast an interview with Andy McKee.
On Insight, reporters from Auburn and Tahoe will chat with Beth Ruyak for News Network. A conversation on the minimum wage and families living in poverty. And Paige Anderson and The Fearless Kin discusses their new album.
Selling produce grown in urban parts of Sacramento isn’t currently legal. On Insight, Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen talks about why the practice is illegal. And an urban farmer explains what he and others are doing to change the law.
CapRadio's Katie Orr explains how would the president's immigration orders impact California. Pet expert Gina Spadafori has tips for keeping your dog or cat safe from holiday hazards. Then Sound Advice with Nick Brunner and musical duo Calling Tempo.
Insight has local reaction from the Ferguson decision. NPR president Jarl Mohn on the direction of the network. Pauline Bartolone maps out urban turkeys in Sacramento. Plus, Reno News and Review Reporter Dennis Myers and Food Writer Hank Shaw.
A former adviser to Barack Obama talks about the executive order on immigration. The Political Junkie Ken Rudin talks about the political fallout of the action. And, a new discovery that could improve the memory of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Insight has CapRadio's Ben Adler for Capitol Chat. A discussion on how to keep homeless kids off the streets. Plus, an Army veteran who worked with a service dogs in the military is back home and Submerge Magazine Editor Jonathan Carabba.
Prop. 47 is already changing how California prosecutes crimes. A criminal defense attorney explains how. Novelist, Catriona McPherson, talks about her new book. A discussion on how to help Sacramento's homeless population.
A researcher with the U.S.G.S. talks about discovering the cause of a mass die-off of star fish. PBS delves into the mania that surrounds bacon. Plus, Columnist Michael Fitzgerald has the latest on Stockton's bankruptcy plan. Music from "Wild Ones."
The Political Junkie Ken Rudin has the latest on national politics. A UC Davis medical expert explains how wood smoke is damaging to lungs. Plus, Author Matt de la Pena and NBC's State Of Affairs Executive Producer Joe Carnahan.
On today's Insight, a discussion on the second year of enrollment for Covered California. Center for Health Reporting's Emily Bazar has tips on what people need to know when choosing health insurance. Plus, a post-election analysis for Capitol Chat.