Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

The director of the Trans-Border Institute in San Diego talks about the surge of unaccompanied immigrant children entering the U.S. Colfax High School is staging "True Believers." And Jeff Hudson previews holiday concerts.

Sacramento Co. District Attorney Jan Scully talks about implementing Prop. 47, which makes less serious crimes misdemeanors. A geneticist explains what sea otters tell us about ocean health. Plus, Rick Kushman and a musical at New Helvetia Theater.

State lawmakers discuss the newly approved budget. Ken Rudin talks about the political jockeying within the House Republicans. Plus, from Turkey, UC Davis Middle East expert Keith Watenpaugh describes regional fears about ISIS in Iraq.

Ben Adler reveals the latest on budget negotiations. Chris Lango talks about his documentary on the life of Nathaniel Colley, which is up for an Emmy. Plus, a look at Sacramento's cheese scene and another listen to Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Sixth-graders talk about creating a comic book. The executive director Wind Youth Services talks about plans to help homeless youth. A former Evangelical minister talks about coming out. And Nick Brunner reveals CapRadio Music.

Pomologist and viticulturist Chuck Ingels talks about the history of the UC Cooperative Extension. Rick Kushman gives his “behind the scenes” story from judging wines for this year’s California State Fair. And blues singer Raymond Coats joins us.

Stockton Record Columnist Michael Fitzgerald talks about Stockton’s bankruptcy battle with CalPERS. A UC Davis project features farmers struggling with the drought. Plus, Gayle Pitman talks about her children’s book, which explains Pride Parades.

The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin has analysis of the latest election. Law professors Mike Vitello and David Ball explain why California needs to abandon policies that rely on mass incarceration. Two gay romance writers talk about their work.

A Yuba City teacher inspired by California Chrome’s race for the Triple Crown has written a song about the horse. He will perform it in the studio. Plus, music from the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, which is holding a Beatles tribute concert.

A wildlife official explains how they discovered OR-7's wolf pups. Artist Liv Moe talks about reopening Sacramento’s Verge Center for the Arts. Former KFBK newsman Jeff Bell describes a new project that gives hope. And Cale Wiggins has Sound Advice.

SacState professor Kim Nalder's analyses of results from the primary election. Sacramento journalist Stuart Leavenworth is back from China in time to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests. Plus, musician Brent Bourgeois.

It's Election Day and SacBee's Dan Walters will discuss primaries. Curator John Caswell talks about returning artifacts belonging to Japanese artists who were sent to internment camps during WWII. Plus, the band Life in 24 Frames stops by.

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins Insight with Angelo Moreno about her performance with the Davis High School Orchestra. CapRadio's Ben Adler discusses the latest on the case against State Sen. Leland Yee. Plus, Peter Hecht on his book "Weed Land."

Changing climate requires adapting. What does that mean and who should lead the way? An inspirational children’s book based on the WW2 Manzanaar internment with artwork by the late Jimmy Mirikitani. Bill Wood discusses his thriller “Sudden Impact."

A climatologist from the Desert Research Institute explains how El Niño rains could make up for one of California’s driest winters. Author Austin Kleon explains how to get your work get noticed, heard and read. And, songs from an original musical.