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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
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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Episodes
Sojourner Truth Museum | Children’s Book About Death and Grief | Insight’s Monthly ‘Arts Talk’ 09.07.2026
Sacramento's only African American museum opens up about the financial struggles they're facing. Plus a psychotherapist shares her children's book on processing grief. Finally, Arts Talk gives you a guide to our regions summer festival season.
Governor Newsom and Behested Payments | ‘California Forever’ Updates | Local Poet-Turned-Musician Brandon Leake 08.07.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom is fined for not reporting certain charitable donations on time. New developments surrounding a controversial plan to build a new city in California. Finally, the first spoken word artist to win AGT expands his musical talents.
One Year After Esparto Explosion | Impact of SCOTUS Rulings on Immigration | CASA de ESPAÑOL’s Festival del Mole 07.07.2026
CapRadio reporters share how Esparto is marking one year since the deadly explosion. We detail what impact recent Supreme Court rulings will have on immigration. Finally, a staple Mexican dish is being celebrated in Sacramento.
POLITICO’s California Playbook | The Meaning of the Declaration of Independence | A Life Remade in 50 Swims 06.07.2026
POLITICO breaks down the latest in state politics. Also, a new book talks about the misunderstandings and myths surrounding a founding U.S. document. Finally, we'll talk to the local author of Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims.
Summer Break: Insight Returns Monday July 6th 22.06.2026
While we're away you can listen to some of our favorite musical performances from the past six months. Insight Returns Monday July 6th, live at noon with a rebroadcast at 7pm.
What’s Next for CA’s Budget? | Pride Roundtable | Author Josh Weil’s ‘What Came West’ 18.06.2026
Two reporters covering this year's state budgt discuss what made it in and what's still expected as the legislature awaits the Governor's signature. Plus, how PRIDE festivities in the region are faring. And, a new novel explores myths of the West.
CA FAIR Plan to Raise Home Insurance Rates | Sacramento Gets Its Shot to Host the X Games | Evangeline’s Rises From the Ashes 17.06.2026
We’ll learn more about how fire risks have affected the California insurance market. Plus, the X Games are coming to Sacramento for the first time next weekend. Finally, a costume shop in Old Sac set to reopen next weekend.
Juneteenth | Central Valley Baseball | Sierra Storytelling Festival 16.06.2026
We learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth and events planned to commemorate it. Plus, the history of baseball in California's Central Valley. Finally, storytellers converge in Nevada County next weekend for annual festival.
HIV & STI Rates | A Call for Effective Political Activism | Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival 15.06.2026
A nonprofit organization is urging folks to know their HIV status, regardless of sexual orientation. Plus, new book urges more people to embrace political activism. Finally, annual music festival celebrates 51 years in Nevada County.
‘Mega Master’ Immigration Hearings | Tahoe Utility Searches For New Power Supplier | California Indian Heritage Center 11.06.2026
Advocates raise concerns about new federal immigration court initiative designed to expedite deportation order cases. Plus, what's behind a utility company's search for new power source? Finally, preserving Indigenous stories for future generations.
CA Governor’s Race | Revisiting eDNA Research | June ‘Arts Talk’ 10.06.2026
Election postmortem with New York Times reporter Laurel Rosenhall. Plus, we'll hear the results from field research done in the Central Valley and what it tells us about land use. Finally, arts and culture events to cool you off this summer.
Sacramento’s City Motel Program | Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates | ‘Reclaiming Our Stories’ Podcast 09.06.2026
Advocates demand answers after motel shelter program left residents stranded. Plus, doctors approach treatment different as more young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Finally, new podcast shares Indigenous peoples' stories.
Shasta County Election Results | California Arts Council Funding | Summer Reading Preview 08.06.2026
We get an update on a ballot measure in Shasta County that could overhaul how their election system runs. Plus, how funding for the arts stacks up in the state and why artists are advocating for more. Finally, 10 books to check out this summer.
POLITICO’s California Playbook | Remembering Kings Coach Rick Adelman | New Book ‘Bitter Honey’ 04.06.2026
We'll get the latest results and hear what lessons campaigns may be taking to the general election. Plus, the legacy of a legendary Sacramento Kings head coach. Finally, new book gives flight to the plight of America's bees.
Preliminary Election Results | Voter Data and Republican Analysis | Role of Social Media on Campaigns 03.06.2026
We hear the latest election results from CapRadio reporters. Plus, we'll check in with Paul Mitchell on how ballots are tracking so far, and get analysis from Rob Stutzman on how the GOP fared. Finally, the role of social media in the primary.
Last Minute Voting Tips | CA Democratic and Republican Party Chairs | Lavender Festival at IL Fiorello 02.06.2026
Kim Alexander of the California Voter Foundation offers last-minute advice for primary voters. Plus, we'll hear from both Republican and Democratic party leaders in the state. Finally, boutique olive oil maker celebrates spring harvest with festival.
Medical School Planned in Stockton | Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Steyer | Cobweb Cabaret 01.06.2026
University of the Pacific announces historic expansion at its Stockton campus. Plus, Tom Steyer makes his case for Governor of California. Finally, we'll meet some of the performers in an upcoming burlesque show.
Sacramento’s MLB Expansion Bid | David Kulcyzk’s '1926 - Murder in America' | Misner & Smith 28.05.2026
We'll hear what Sacramento leaders have planned for their MLB expansion bid. Also, Sacramento author releases new book about deadly year in American history. Finally, NorCal band performs at the Sophia this weekend.
California Congressional Races: Districts 3 and 6 | Lawmakers Kill Lobbying Transparency Bills | California Composer Wins Pulitzer Prize for Music 27.05.2026
CapRadio reporter breaks down two congressional races taking place in newly drawn districts. Plus, why lawmakers continue to kill bills that would make lobbying at the capitol more transparent. And, Gabriela Lena Frank adds another prize to her list.
POLITICO’s California Playbook | Carlos Reales Dominguez’s Retrial | Sacramento Pop Choir 26.05.2026
Nearly 2 million people have taken advantage of early voting in California, with the primary only a week away. Plus, we'll talk with a law professor about what a retrial might look like. Finally, adults come together to sing pop hits.
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