WE ARE SACRAMENTO

🎙️ Episode 6: Borders, Barriers, and Survival In this episode, Mario and Mari dive deep into the  real-world impacts of broken immigration policies  — how poor execution and lack of humanity are hurting the very foundation of our country. Mario breaks down the ripple effects these policies have on families, communities, and the economy, while Mari sheds light on a chilling topic:  North Koreans ri...

🎙️  Episode 5: Batteries, Shutdowns & Ticket Scandals In this week’s episode, Mario and Mari dive into three powerful conversations shaping the world right now. 🔥  Mario  talks about how lithium batteries are putting firefighters in danger — and what that means for public safety in Sacramento. He also breaks down the latest  government shutdown , how it’s impacting everyday people, and what w...

In this episode, Mario and Mari dive into some of the most pressing and powerful conversations shaping our world today. Mario opens up about the latest fixes Sacramento is rolling out to address homelessness, exploring whether these solutions are truly making a difference on the ground. He also unpacks the recent attacks on ICE facilities and what they say about rising tensions around immigration...

Episode 3 – Trains, Protests, and Global Voices In this episode of  We Are Sacramento , the crew dives into the ongoing safety concerns on Sacramento’s light rail system and why the city’s brand-new 2025 trains are already facing pushback from the community. Mari brings an international lens with a conversation on the uprising in Nepal, unpacking why Gen Z has once again taken to the streets to ch...

We Are Sacramento – Season 2, Episode 2 On this episode of the  We Are Sacramento Podcast , we dive into powerful conversations that mix personal growth and pressing community issues. Mario shares his inspiring health journey—losing weight through bike rides, consistent workouts, and a clean diet that’s reshaping his life. Mari breaks down the lawsuit facing Dignity Health, accused of failing to n...

We Are Sacramento Podcast — Season 2, Episode 1 We’re back for Season 2! 🎉 Mario and Mari kick things off by breaking down the  Dunning-Kruger Effect —you know, that moment when people think they’re experts but really… not so much. Mario connects it to everyday life, confidence, and self-growth, while Mari gets real about the ups and downs of job hunting, dealing with rejection, and trying to fin...

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of having Nadia Mincey stop by. We got a chance to catch up, opening Ever After Wine Bar and Shop, becoming a Mom and over coming cancer, all of this happening at the same time. Mario, Mari and Miles covered theirs segments in record time 10 minutes. you can find more info about Ever After Wine Bar and Shop bellow https://everafterwine.com/ also check ou...

On todays episode, our host Mario, Mari Miles are back. Marios segment touches on the importance of balance in the home. BAWS talks about all the events happening at The Gallery. We learned some new things, that Mari has learned but we all provably already knew lol . Miles talks about the self proclaimed GOAT Labron James and him approaching a sport pundit about things said about his son.

On todays episode our host dive into the new year, by recapping on last year. Trumps inauguration, and what that means to a lot of people. Sone are happy he won but some are afraid of what that can bring to our country and how it will affect the rest of the world. Mari talks about the struggles of of paying for health care. It is expensive. quotes of the day and more positivity if you need it. Mil...

On today's episode, our host Mario brings back the rant given the result of the presidential election including the country's reaction from both sides. Also in did you know we explain why the Supreme Justices have no term limitations. Our host Mari advocates for the cannabis industry, pleading to stop the stigma and comparison with harsh drugs like fentanyl. Miles dives into Ray-gun retiring from...

On today's episode, Our Host Mario recaps on being the Master of Ceremony for The Peoples Beer Festival. Such a great event make sure you look out for it next year. In did you know, Mario dives into how the foster care system got started, and what was the reasons why such systems were set in place. BAWS TALK with Mari dives into some facts about mental health, further more proving how fragile that...

On today's episode, our host Mario, Mari, and Miles dive into the world of dog racing, and what happens to the dogs after retirement. Mari aka the BAWS gives Mark his flowers for being a great human being, from running a non profit and working hard for the community he serves. Miles and the classiest part of this podcast, Ratchet ass sports. Sacramento State has big plans to hopefully joining the...

On todays episode our host Mario, Mari, and Miles dive into the dunce of the week, In did you know? Mario leads the segment with a cautionary tail and what in the world in pig butchering. Mari gives us more fun facts like you can actually die from broken heart. Miles talks about some fun facts about the up and coming Olympics coming to Los Angeles and how they are not going to build new facilities...

On todays episode, our host Mario, Mari and Miles, discuss a variety of topics from dunce of the week and some wings gone missing. Mari talks about her ethnic background. Can you guess where Mari is from. Miles talks about the Olympics and the many controversies that come with it. Like breakdancing making the cut as a sport, and its 1st yearn the Olympics. @wearesacramento916

On today's episode, our host Mari and Mario are joined by Tiffany K Martin, Personal coach, DEIB &strategy consultant , health equity consultant. We get to learn more about her journey and all that Martin is doing for women in her community and a big surprise at the end. In todays did you know, Mario explains how a lot of words are added but more importantly, how many words are also kicked...

On today's episode our Host Mario Lopez and Mari Padilla, got to meet Danielle Foster from CADA and Gabriel Lopez, join our host as they learn more about CADA and what projects they are working on. if building community is your thing this episode will def be one you want to listen to this Saturday join Have a Dope Day and CADA on their 1st annual Graffiti Jam. yes we still had our normal progr...

On todays episode, Miles is back from vacation. Todays dunce of the week, loves mini fridges and money, also in did you know, Olympians have to do some interesting things to stay healthy through the games. Mari explores where were all from and were all from Utah apparently. In sports we talked about breaking now being a part of the Olympic Games.

On today's episode yes Pastel Rae is back for another not so long podcast. No dunce of the week, but we def have a new did you know. if knew nothing about sharks well today you might learn something new. We also touched on the Sonya Massey case and the newly released video showing all the details from that night and how things could have been done differently, and with the evidence at hand it...

On todays episode we had the pleasure, of having local artist and entrepreneur Pastel Rae we got to talk to Pastels business and up and coming events, focusing in art and paint and sips geared towards children with disabilities. Our host Mario introduces a new segment called Did you know? our host also covered a few topics like technique or attitude. Mari covered some social issues affecting our S...

On today's episode Mario dives into dunce of the week and nominating an entire freeway and the new proposed tax in California yes its like a pay to drive. Mari delves into to other freeways nominated as the most dangerous across the nation. As the weather is getting hotter around Sacramento so is the crime though gun violence across the nation has gone down, Sacramento had 4 shootings 2 of the...

We are back ya'll did you miss us. On today's episode we have Valeria Casas Perez on the show, we discussed Hypnotherapy, and how in can help you find the root of any problems you may want to solve wether it's pain management, fears, even weight loss by tapping into the subconscious mind. Valeria's teaching and healing come from experience but also, she earned a bachelors in psycho...

On today's episode its an interesting one after the recent release of a video where it allegedly shows Sean Combs assaulting artist and then girlfriend in a hotel. It said that hotel staff was paid to not turn in the video. We also delve into how some countries are amassing some close minded laws in regards to the LGTBQ COMMUNITY. Mari brings back the fun facts and they are def interesting.

On today's episode, Mario nominates a new dunce and it a married couple is calling each other out in public a good thing. Mari gives Santana his flowers, about damn time. NCAA Is making amends to fix all the issue with athletes that were punished before students athletes were allowed to make monetary deals wile still attending college.

On todays episode, we pick another dunce of the week here's a hint King Ryan. On Mario's rant how many steps does it take to get to the top. Have you ever hear of Mount Tai. We even talked about passports do you have one if not go get one. Do you believe in aliens. In BAWS talk Getting banned for life from the UFC for exposing themselves in public. In sports Miles brings up the gambling is...

On today's episode, we nominate the high the highway patrol bike division for riding by while a crime was in progress. We dive into a discussion about Mario being accused of being neutral. Mari had a hybrid segment with some MMA and events. We might even go to a festivals. Mari claims she will go see J-LO. Miles dive into the big news yes the A's are coming to town West Sacramento to be sp...