Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

On today's Insight, Capitol Chat, Special Olympian Donald Schendel, and local artists Tom and Sally Meyers. Plus, actor James Marsters, known as "Spike" on TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as he preps for Sacramento's Wizard World Comic Con.

On Insight, we'll discuss the crisis in Syria and local efforts to try and help refugees. We'll look at city rules through the lens of two popular trends -- food trucks and tap rooms. Plus, Ken Teeters brings us today's Sound Advice.

A Reno dad talks about his experience with the Nevada Health Exchange. A conversation with Autism researcher Dr. Randi Hagerman. Marcos Breton speaks about the latest projects in Sacramento. And Jeff Hudson has more on local Shakespeare productions.

Sacramento appraiser for Antiques Roadshow previews an upcoming auction. Senior Editor Alexis Madrigal talks about the governor's twin tunnel project. The latest on Google barge heading to Stockton and Gary Vercelli has more on Wynton Marsalis.

Ken Rudin discusses Ukraine, Lubdow Jowa has reaction from the local Ukrainian community, acclaimed actor Miles Anderson speaks about "Grapes of Wrath" and the novel's 75th anniversary. Plus, the Sacramento Choral Society's upcoming concert.

On this week's Capitol Chat, Katie Orr talks about the vote on an emergency drought legislation. A UC Davis specialist delves into measles, flu and a polio-like virus. Nick Brunner profiles a few local bands for Sound Advice.

A NASA scientist explains the future of forecasting atmospheric rivers, and how that may help in handling the drought. Pet expert Gina Spadafori talks about dental care for your cat or dog. Plus, the style and art of Jose DeGrigorio.

Columnist Michael Fitzgerald joins us for News Network. Local Ukrainians react to news from their home country. At the New Helvetia Theatre,a Steven Sondheim musical called “Passion. And the 7th Annual French Film Festival happens this weekend.

On Insight, Beth Ruyak returns from Russia with more stories from her trip abroad. The Political Junkie Ken Rudin returns. There's a new book about the history of Sacramento saloons. And James Cavern is set to appear on "The Voice."

On Today's Insight, Beth Ruyak interviews Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman, a halfpipe skier from Tahoe. Plus hear more of Beth's Sochi Adventures. Also, new info on a memorial service being held for Lauren McCullough, author of The Not-Dying Girl blog.

The Political Junkie Ken Rudin goes west, and we'll learn about the drought and public health. Plus Peter Hays on Ernest Hemingway, and Beth Ruyak shares her Sochi adventures.

One Insight Rick Kushman talks with Capital Public Radio's Katie Orr about gubernatorial, Tim Donnelly. Then in honor of Valentines day we ask Dr. Sarah Strand about the Neurobiology of Love. Also Patrick Mulvaney and the Elder Statesman of Afropop.

What was on Mayor Kevin Johnson’s agenda besides the arena? Analysis of his State of the City address. Twenty years ago, Bear Valley skiier Kyle Rasmussen was on the Olympic stage; he reminisces with us. Plus relationship advice and Sound Advice.

Live from Sochi, NPR’s Tamara Keith joins us with her view of the Olympic Games. A McGeorge law professor Michael discusses the federal judges’ new 2-year timetable to reduce CA’s prison population.

Paul Robins’ book “Did Sid?,” a new murder mystery set in Sacramento. Plus a book for kids about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch called “Plastics, Ahoy!” and Ballet for Valentine’s weekend? Ron Cunningham and Choreographer Ma Cong preview their work.