Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Our own health care reporter, Pauline Bartolone, explains problems with new insurance plans, and we talk with Ken Rudin the political junkie about the latest corruption charges in the California senate, and a performance by organist Cameron Carpenter

Today, Capitol Chat with Katie Orr. A McGeorge law professor explains how governments use eminent domain. A conversation on March Madness bracket pools. And Blue Dog Jam Host Nick Brunner brings live, studio recordings for this week’s Sound Advice.

On Insight, a discussion about the upcoming enrollment deadline for Covered California, Dallas Morning News Mexico Bureau Chief Alfredo Corchado speaks about drug violence on the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, Pet Tales from Gina Spadafori and Al Jarreau.

A discussion on what's next for the downtown arena. An attorney explains a recent California Supreme Court ruling that will help underwater homeowners. Plus, we have interviews with author Bill Wood and singer-songwriter Autumn Sky.

The Political Junkie Ken Rudin returns. Sacramento Bee's Tim Swanson talks about the new weekly section “Feast." Plus, a discussion with the director of "Wrong For Each Other" and CapRadio's Gary Vercelli will talk with Terri Lyne Carrington.

CapRadio's Katie Orr explains a new bill that would let you control the information your car collects. Author John O’Sullivan offers advice for raising happy child athletes. And, Sacramento’s third annual Food Film Festival is back.

A discussion on Bear Valley Ski Resort and Valley, which has been on the market since 2013. More on a grassroots effort to fund breast cancer research position at UC Davis Cancer Center.Karen Knotts shares stories and local bands for Sound Advice.

Valley Fever is the focus of a new KVIE documentary. Host Jason Schoultz talks about how the drought could affect the number of cases. Donna Apidone explores John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath." We speak with actors from the play "Immigrants."

A journalist explains local Russian reaction to Crimea. A discussion about Sierra College’s first Indigenous Peoples Day. Author Peter Kageyama explains how loving your city fosters civic engagement. Plus, Rio Americano High School jazz musicians.

Dr. Lubow Jowa from the Heritage Club explains how local Ukrainians are reacting to the referendum vote in Crimea. A discussion with artist and explorer Bill Fox. And, for St. Patrick’s Day, the traditional Celtic music of Stepping Stone.

On Today's Insight, we speak with students competing in the California ProStart Cup, Poet Jan Haag and the Magnolia Sisters, a band that plays cajun and blues music. SF Chronicle's Carla Marinucci has more on the GOP convention for Capitol Chat.

Author Kelly Corrigan discusses her book: “Glitter and Glue.” Plus, a conversation with the mother of Lauren McCullough, who died of a rare cancer last month. In Sound Advice, we'll learn more about Latin American classical music.

UC Davis scientists are sending microbe samples from the Sacramento Valley to the International Space Station. Wine Expert Rick Kushman questions whether glassware makes a difference. Plus, singer Damon Wyckoff joins Insight.

The Political Junkie is back from vacation with his perspective on the latest national headlines. In News Network, Gus Thomson talks about the recently found gold coins. Plus, the premier of Turlock: the documentary and artist Melissa Pagluica.

A former Soviet engineer adds his perspective on Crimea. Also, will there be a coffee college degree at UC Davis? Plus, Dr. Rebecca Kluchin, who writes about women's reproductive rights and the return of Sac State's Latin Jazz Ensemble.