City of Tea (916)

Did you know that in the Fruitridge Finger, in the Oak Park Neighborhood, there lives a farm? Well, you're about to find out. On this episode, the team welcomes Matthew Ampersand who is just as cool as his name sounds. Along with his wife, and landscape artist, Tessa, Matthew runs what is really an incredible resource, Find Out Farms. They are more than a place that grows things for the betterment...

Gabe and PJ sit down with the host of the Golden State Naturalist podcast, Michelle Fullner, to talk about nature in California, and specifically what makes Sac a dope place worth protecting. We talk trees, bugs, birds and more.  Find out more about GSN https://www.goldenstatenaturalist.com/ Check out the California Native Plant Society https://www.cnps.org/ And don't forget to follow GSN on all s...

The Right to Exist follows the rise and fall of Camp Resolution in Sacramento, centering the stories of unhoused women and the activists, filmmakers, and academics who tried to protect them. The episode explores common myths about homelessness, the role of affordable housing and policy failures, and how visibility, advocacy, and political decisions shaped the camp’s fate.  Filmmakers Nick Anderson...

PJ is off saving kittens, so it's Shannon and Gabe sitting down with climate justice organizer Ilonka to discuss the fight against big oil in California, the Make Billionaires Pay March and Climate Justice Festival in Sacramento, and criticisms of Governor Gavin Newsom's recent policy shifts. Listen up as we get into refinery closures, cap-and-trade concerns, and how community action can push for...

Robot Summary: The hosts shift from local news to personal reflection, discussing mental health struggles, solidarity, mutual aid, and ways Sacramento communities find joy and support amid political failure and housing crises. Human Summary: Hey fam, It's no secret that we've been struggling with consistent show production, so the team got together to talk about what's next. We love the show, we l...

In this weeks episode we are going over the absolute trash that is the Sit/Lie Ordinance vote. We'll discuss the heated debates surrounding the ordinance that bans sleeping outside City Hall.  While only 3 council members voted with compassion (or in Lisa Kaplan's case, with a McGeorge School of Law J.D. which compels her to ask "why?"), the other 5 and Mayor McCarty went along with the status quo...

Mayor Kevin McCarty made promises as he platformed for his seat, one of them was to put an item concerning homelessness on ever council agenda. It took him 7 months, but he did it, only his item is to make sitting or laying on City Hall property criminal. The episode explores the ordinance's past, the backlash against its inclusion on the consent calendar, and the urgent need for humane solutions...

Did you know the last tradition man is right here in Sacramento? No. You're about to find out more! The real tea, though, is Sacramento's newly passed budget. We yell about the constant tug-of-war between community priorities and city allocations, particularly the heavy focus on police funding at the expense of public infrastructure and youth programs.  Finally, we touch on the recent ICE activiti...

We are joined by D8 Councilmember, Mai Vang & former D4 Police Review Commissioner, Keyan Bliss as we talk about the real ramifications of current budget allocations, particularly regarding law enforcement. We talk about how shifts in funding could foster safer, more equitable communities. From addressing the specific needs of vulnerable populations to reimagining resource management, tune in...

We are back from Spring Break! Shit stayed real and messy in Sacramento while we hit pause so here we are to talk all about it.  In this ep you'll hear about McCarty's misunderstanding of the timeline of his job as he only recently decided to add an item to the agenda on homelessness. We also discuss CA AB379, it's not an expert take but what we do know is that, once again the folks in power are w...

We are back with a part 2! Thanks for being in it with us.  This is what AI has to say about what you're about to stick in your ear holes: This episode delves into the challenges and nuances of maintaining community ties in the face of disagreement and hurt, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue and genuine care for all members. They explore the journey from interpersonal conflicts to lar...

Dave Kempa is a harmful person.   The latest episode of City of Tea addresses the urgent need to confront and expose harmful behavior within our community. We engage in a heartfelt and raw conversation about the difficulties of handling toxicity and accountability among trusted friends.   The episode underscores the importance of restorative justice, supportive spaces, and the power of speaking up...

Featuring a special guest, Andy Bianchi from Social Justice Politicorps, the episode delves into the challenges and successes of advocating for social justice in Sacramento. Discover how SJPC is working to increase transparency and accountability in local government and learn about their commitment to narrative change. The hosts and their guest shed light on the difference between city and county...

This is what AI has to say about the episode in your earholes: It's a blend of humor, political intrigue, and reflective discourse, making this episode a rollercoaster of emotions. It's an episode where we really just stay mad & all over the place. We also rekindle our love for a certain political daddy.  Listen in for all the takes. Thanks for tuning in! & don’t forget, fuck Lisa Kaplan,...

McCarty is mayor. Howard isn't the city manager. Lisa stays Lisa by bringing Woodrow Wilson into the chat. Listen, things have been shaken up at City Hall & it shows.  Beyond reminding you all that Lisa Kaplan is the next worst councilmember behind Sean Loloee, we also get into the real stuff: pedestrian & bike saftey, or the lack thereof.  If nothing else, we bring you the reminder to che...

Join us for a rad episode featuring former council member Katie Valenzuela and Dr. Flo Cofer, who recently ran for mayor of Sacramento.  We learn how these badass leaders navigated the challenges of public office and activism, sharing their perspectives on maintaining momentum and community engagement. Learn about the transformative impact of grassroots efforts and the power of hope and resilience...

This episode's tea is hot & flavored cosmetic & transformative tattooing. Shannon & PJ welcome Ari of Different Strokes Tattoos at Better Days Tattoos, a cancer survivor and talented cosmetic and restorative tattoo artist who uses her skills to help people, especially in the trans and post-surgery community, feel more at home in their bodies. From tattooing realistic nipples for post-s...

Join Shannon, Gabe, and PJ in the latest episode of "City of Tea" as they dive into the emotions following election day. In this therapeutic word vomit, the team addresses the implications of California's ballot measures, the failures of progressive politics, and the ongoing struggle for the working class's voice. Listen in for all the takes. Thanks for tuning in! & don’t forget, fuck Lisa Kap...

Join Shannon, Gabe, and PJ as they kick off the episode with an unexpected adventure at the Dixon corn maze, celebrating Skyler's birthday. What starts as a fun day out quickly turns into a race against time, thanks to some questionable sugar treats and a costume challenge. Can Gabe make it through the maze without a wardrobe disaster? Shifting gears, the hosts dive into Sacramento's local politic...

In this weeks episode the teasters are talking all about, you guessed it, Anh Phoong...& the mayoral election, Howard Chan, & Measure L.  The kids are alright, Howard Chan is not.  Also, if you don't already go buy a shirt from @heckinsick. Listen in for all the takes. Thanks for tuning in! & don’t forget, fuck Lisa Kaplan, the police, Howard Chan, all campus law enforcement, anyone ag...

In this week's episode we are joined by Lucia Plumb-Reyes, owner of Moonbelly Bakery in East Sacramento. Lucia's little bakery is actively participating in making Sacramento rad by building & taking care of community. From social media messaging to moving money from the bakery back into our city, Lucia is showing us how to fuck capitalism & take care of people. We are stoked to have her on...

In this weeks episode we welcome A & M, organizers with the Sacramento Anarchist Book Fair. As we get closer to the big & eventful day, we talk about the incredible community resources you’ll find if you drop in. There are 11 presentations/workshops/disscussions available to participants, all rooted in brick throwing. The cohosts visited the fair last year & can’t recommend it enough....

We are back from summer break & hopping right into City of Tea with a Season 2 banger ;) of an opener, including a new theme song by Sacrament's own, Bust Nuttington! In this episode we are joined by sexual health educator, Elaine, to get the tea on getting your orifices tested - for free! No, there isn't a test for everything, yes you have to ask for specific tests, & syphilis didn't die...

In a time when scarcity is the framework those in power want us to hang on to, NorCal Resist is showing Sacramento that people care & provide for people. Our guest today is Kelsey Brewer, one of the founding farmers over at NorCal Resist's Seeds of Solidarity Mutual Aid Farm .  We are going to talk about the beauty & blisters of working the land to provide for community. This includes givi...

Day-to-day living in the democratic hellscape called here ain’t reminder enough that we gotta do shit real different so SCOTUS was like, “hold my beer”.   In this episode we go the long way to remind you, our listener fam, that anything rooted in capitalism *ahem, American democracy* is actual trash. We also write an open letter to a President that could actually help us.   Listen in for all the t...