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Insight: Budget Release / Sac First 5 / Affordable Housing / Postcard History

What's expected when Gov. Brown releases his budget later this morning; Some community programs may be cut due to lack of grant money; Folsom may repeal its mixed-income housing ordinance; History of Sacramento told through postcards

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Insight: Kettleman City / Extensions / Marc Maron / Adrian Legg

Many residents of Kettleman City wonder if pollutants in the air and water are causing a cluster of birth defects; Short Center Repertory Theater opens dark, adult drama; Comedian performs this weekend at Punchline; English guitarists plays Sac

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Insight: Arena Plan: Natomas / Area Levees / County Supes Meet the Governor / Father of the Plug-In Car

Four teams have revised their plans for a new sports and entertainment complex in Sacramento, we'll hear from one of them today; How area levees are holding up; Yolo County Supervisor meets with Gov. Brown; UC Davis professor gets a Chevy Volt

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Insight: Hospital Infections / I Am Equal / South Sudan / John Lescroart

Hospital infections in California are more common than people think; Photo project to raise awareness of human and civil rights visits Sac; Local woman shows South Sudanese how to use video and photos for change; Prolific author releases latest book

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Insight: At the Inauguration / Inaugural Analysis / Painter Don Bachardy / Homeland Security Research

California has a new governor and preparations for this morning's swearing in are well underway. We'll talk with CPR's Ida Lieszkovszky at Memorial Auditorium and get analysis from Dan Walters. Plus, painter Don Bachardy on his famous portrait

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Insight: Best of Live Music 2010

Insight's live musical performances are an important part of the show - today, some standout performances from 2010

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Insight: Best Stories of 2010

A selection of the Best Stories of 2010.

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Insight: Favorite Interviews of 2010

Some of Jeffrey's favorite interviews from 2010.

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Insight: Favorite Holiday Music

Capital Public Radio personalities share some of their favorite holiday tunes

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Insight: Phil Serna / Sac Business Climate / Restaurant Regulations / Club Pheasant / Roy Rogers

New Sacramento County Supervisor on his first week in office; What the economic climate was like in the region in 2010; Restaurants face a number of challenges and changing laws; West Sac institution turns 75; Slide guitar player performs show

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Insight: Rain in the Region / Sewage Upgrade / Conaway Ranch Water / Debora Iyall

How area reservoirs are doing and what's expected weather wise during the next week; Central Valley farmers and Sacramento business interests have their say on the Sac sewage upgrade; Water rights issues in Yolo County; Singer has new CD

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Insight: Sac Sewage Upgrade / Road To Recovery / Sensory Lab / Dane Drewis

Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board explains why it ordered Sac's sewage upgrade; Ben Adler wraps up Road to Recovery series with look at green tech in the region; The science of food and drink explored in Davis; Musician performs

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Insight: Cap and Trade / Recycling Sharps / Huey Lewis / Squallywood Movie

California Air Resources Board establishes carbon market for the state; Local governments want manufacturers to be responsible for recycling "sharps"; Huey Lewis and The News are back with new album; Portion of popular book is made into skiing movie

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Insight: Sewage Upgrades / Jingle the Brass / Laura Rosenberg / Sound Advice: Jazz

Controversy over Sacramento's wastewater system; Local children's author gets prestigious recommendation; Sloughhouse-born comedian hosts fundraising show with Will Durst; Devin Yamanaka offers more Sound Advice

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Insight: New Chief / Wild Justice / Tower Bridge Turns 75 / Christopher Fairman

Meet the new Chief Justice-elect of the California Supreme Court; New reality show features California Game Wardens; Iconic bridge celebrates 75 years of operation; Singer-songwriter performs locally one last time before moving to Austin

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Insight: Galleria Fire Gag Order / Illegal or Unauthorized / Hall of Fame / Dan Hicks

Why a gag order on the Galleria fire incident being sought; Should people stop using the word "illegal" when referring to unauthorized immigrants in the U.S.; 2010 Inductees walk the red carpet tonight; Singer brings his Hot Licks to Grass Valley

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Insight: Medicare Changes / Travel and Medication / City-County Consolidation / Amanda Scott

What you need to know about Medicare enrollment right now; Tips for traveling with your medications this holiday season; City of Reno and Washoe County begin looking into sharing some services; Prolific author of historical romance novels

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Insight: High-Speed Rail / Capitol Update / Human Rights Day / American River Review

California's high-speed rail has a new CEO; Capitol Bureau Chief Marianne Russ on happenings at the state legislature this week; On Human Rights Day we'll hear some history behind it; American River College receives honors for literary mag

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Insight: Budget Session / Beer Aficionado / Young Chorister / Sound Advice: Off Air

How potential cuts to CalWORKS could impact an agencies clients; Charlie Bamforth has a new book out about beer; Seven-year-old boy sings with the San Francisco Boys Chorus; Nick Brunner offers advice on new music selections

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Insight: Budget Session / Beer Aficionado / Young Chorister / Sound Advice: Off Air

How potential cuts to CalWORKS could impact an agencies clients; Charlie Bamforth has a new book out about beer; Seven-year-old boy sings with the San Francisco Boys Chorus; Nick Brunner offers advice on new music selections

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Insight: Hospice Care / Korean War Memoir / Friendly Fallout 1953 / Kickstarter Boys

California has a poor record of cancer patients going into hospice; Sacarmento man recounts his time fighting "the forgotten war"; New book tells dramatic account of atomic testing in the deserts of Nevada; Three local musicians use fund-raising site

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Insight: Prop. 8 Hearing / TSA Travel Tips / Avner Cohen / Kim Wilson

Federal Appeals Court hears arguments on Proposition 8, we'll get analysis on what happend; What you should wear when traveling by plane; Author of new book on Israel's weapons; Founder of Fabulous Thunderbirds plays Sacramento

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Insight: Arnold Says Goodbye / Student Fee Increases / Maria Muldaur / Sound Advice: Classical

Gov. Schwarzenegger gets roasted by the press at going-away event; Cost of higher education in California is about to rise again; Singer's latest album is nominated for a Grammy and she performs in Sac; Michael Frost offers new musical selections

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Insight: Marcos Breton / WikiLeaks / CASA Mentors / Hinterland

Sacramento Bee columnist on issues in the news; What are the legal implications from the release of classified documents on WikiLeaks; CASA mentors make a difference for youth in foster care; Two radio dramas take the stage at UC Davis

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Insight: Rick Springfield / California Forward / Preserving Frogs / Baghdad Book

Actor and musician has a new memoir out and he'll be signing books in Sac; Non-partisan group dedicated to reform in California looks ahead; Placer Land Trust signs conservation easement to protect frogs; Book about growing up Jewish in Baghdad

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Insight: Airport Security / Winter Shelters / Holiday Display / Poster Art / Sound Advice: Off Air

Holiday traveling at the Sac International Airport; Delays keep winter shelter beds from opening during cold holiday weekend; New City Council member represents quarter of the county residents; Historians create window display; Nick Brunner's advice

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Insight: Pups Rescue / Wild Turkeys / Going Vegan / Comedians with Disabilities Act

A Stockton woman runs a puppy rescue center out of her home; What would it take to hunt and cook your own wild turkey; Is it possible to thrive on an all-plant diet; Three local comedians take the stage this weekend with unique show

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Insight: River City Food Bank / Climate Change Conference / Fighting Depression / W. Kamau Bell

One of the area's food banks was damaged by arson and we'll see how they're doing; Just what does a "green economy" mean to other countries; Warning signs of depression and how to fight it; "Ending Racism in About an Hour" with Bay Area comedian

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Insight: Electricity and Stem Cells / Armistead Maupin / Escape From Happiness / Sound Advice: Jazz

Local scientist is working with electrical fields to try and heal injuries; "Tales of the City" author brings latest book to Sacramento; Theater company presents dark family comedy; Gary Vercelli offers musical advice

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Insight: Smart Meters / Orlando / Crowdfunding a Film / Empty Pleasures

What are the environmental and health impacts of smart meters; Countertenor Randall Scotting at the Sacramento Opera; Local independent filmmakers turn to social media for financing; UC Davis prof writes book about artificial sweeteners

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Insight: School Finance Reform /Global Climate Summit / Shirley Mason Exhibit / Joe Klocek

Small changes could have big impact on school financing according to new report; Major international conference on climate change is taking place at UC Davis; Local exhibit features paitings by Shirely Mason; "Previously Secret Information"

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Insight: Searching for Jane / Adoption Story / Listener Emails / Greg Mortenson

November is National Adoption Awareness Month and we'll hear two adoption stories from local women - one about a woman who was adopted and searched for her mother and one about a woman who's adopted seven children; "Three Cups of Tea" author

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Insight: Roger Niello and Dave Jones / CEOs as Politicians? / Twelve by Twelve / Sac County Airport

Termed-out local lawmakers on their time in the California Legislature; What qualities, skills and experiences make for a successful CEO and can those skills be put to use in the political arena; Author William Powers visits Sac with his new book

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Insight: Gray Davis on Jerry Brown / Lavender Angels / Taro Arai / Raymond Carver Biographer

What can Californians expect from the next Governor; Volunteer organization begins patrols of Midtown Sac's Lavender Heights neighborhood; Master Chef Taro Arai of Mikuni's releases book on his life with recipes; Carol Sklenicka visits Sac State

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Insight: Norman Solomon / Urban Carnivores / Tahoe Asian Clam Update / Costume Designer

Author and media critic visits Sacramento; Central Valley ecologist co-writes books on meat-eaters in cities; Update on plan to kill invasive Asian Clams in Lake Tahoe; Elizabeth Galindo's work has been featured in many movies and now at UC Davis

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Insight: Marcos Breton / Historia De La Nueva Mexico / Two Man Gentlemen Band / Sound Advice: Classical

We check in with the Sac Bee columnist about issues in the news; UC Merced professor analyizes epic poem thought to be first to tell some history of U.S.; Raucous, retro swing duo is performing live in studio; Kent Teeters with new Classical music

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Insight: At the Polls / Voter Turn-out / Hazel Bridge Closing / "How to be Sick"

We continue our Election 2010 coverage by checking in with local elections officials - how are things going at the polls and what do voters have to say; Bridge is closing for the weekend

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Insight: Voting 101 / Measure B / Out of the Woods / Mesmerized

What do voters need to know as they head to the polls; Should Sacramento City residents roll back a recent utilities rate increase; Exhibit in Davis features bowls and baskets made out of dead trees; New book set in Sac about gay teens

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Insight: Cutting the Cord / Pot the Vote Tour / Kiva Walk / Dia de los Muertos

New book for parents dealing with adult problem children; Comedians Doug Benson and Graham Elwood are in Sacramento; Denver man walks cross-country to raise awareness for micro-financing group; Celebrating Dia de los Muertos in Sacramento

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Insight: Believing in Belfast / Mauritius / Afghanistan and The War / Sound Advice: Off Air

New book from Sac State professor explore religious landscape in Ireland since armed conflict ended; Dark comedy set in the world of stamp collecting gets raves; CSU East Bay presidents speaks at Sac State; "Off Air's" Nick Brunner offers advice

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Insight: Ugandan Minister / Vietnam Surgeon / Stew and The Negro Problem / Patricia Newman

Rev. Mark Kiyimba is touring the U.S. in opposition to his country's campaign to make homosexuality a death-penalty offense; Local medical surgeon authors guidebook for veterans; Indie-rock band performs in Davis; Children's author honored for book

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Insight: Prop. 19 / Proposition Roundup / School Board Races / Food Trucks / Hoodies for Homeless Teens

We take a look at Prop. 19 with CPR's John Sepulvado; McGeorge professor analyizes the major propositions; Food trucks are growing in popularity but the number of permits aren't; Local man conducts sweartshirt drive for homeless students

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Insight: Galleria Fire Update / Modesto Architecture Festival / Fitness DVD

We get an update on the Roseville Galleria fire and find out more about the suspect; Modesto celebrates architecture with festival this weekend; New fitness DVD aims to bring recess back into our lives

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Insight: Stem Cell Researcher / Oak Park History / UC Davis Fundraising Campaign

Leading stem cell researcher is in town; New walking tour highlights the history of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood; UC Davis kicks off a $1 billion fund-raising campaign

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Insight: Ray Manzarek / Rick Steves / Nine-8ths Irish

Legendary keyboardist and co-founder of The Doors is coming to Sacramento this weekend; Writer and TV host speaks about travel as a spiritual act; Sacramento band performs live in our studio

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Insight: Prop. 20 and 27 / California Crackup / Nick Trujillo

Our election coverage continues with a look at Propositions 20 and 27; New book explores the history of reform in California and makes a case that too much caused our financial crisis; Sac State Communications Professor tries to make it in music

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Insight: Tyche Hendricks / Russian Violinist / Anonymous 4

Award-winning journalist visits Sac with new book "The Wind Doesn't Need a Passport"; Russian classical violinist Mikhail Simonyan performs with Sac Phil; All-female vocal ensemble performs in our studios

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Insight: New Food Bank / Beppe Gambetta / Choreography Competition / Sound Advice: Jazz Stream

Food Bank breaks ground on a new Education Center and Urban Farm; Italian acoustic guitarist performs in Sutter Creek; Sac Ballet Capital Choreography Competition returns; John Brenneise offers musical advice

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Insight: Last Governor Debate / George Dohrmann / Tilly No-Body / PostSecret

Highlights and analysis of the last debate between Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown; Pulitzer Prize-winning sports writer speaks in Stockton; New production about Tilly Wedekind opens at UC Davis; Founder of PostSecret brings live show to Stockton

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Insight: Homeowner Help / Homeless Forum / Italian Unification / Ritmos

Non-profit offers assistance to homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure; What's it like to live with the homeless in Sacramento; New book explores unification of Italy; Sac non-profit releases fund-raiser CD

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Insight: Budget Update / Crocker Expansion / title of show / Grievous Angel

California finally has a budget deal and we'll find out the details; Sacramento celebrates the opening of the new expanded Crocker Museum; New Helvetia Theatre presents new musical; Theatrical concert about Gram Parsons comes to Winters

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Insight: Michele Norris / Black Panther History / Marcos Breton / Nevada Politics

ATC host in Sacramento with new book; Exhibit exploring history of Black Panthers opens; Sacramento Bee columnist comments on issues in the news; We take a look at two important Nevada races in the upcoming election

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Insight: State Worker Furloughs / Michael Tellinger / Artist Deborah Aschheim / Gay and Lesbian Film Fest

Supreme Court rules in favor of Governor on state worker furloughs; New research on a 200,000 year old civilization; Artist gives lecture on her recently installed public artwork in Sac; "Calling Card" is just one of the films at this year's festival

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Insight: Early Voting / Healthcare Exchange / Tahoe Beneath the Surface / Eduardo Fernandez

Does early voting increase participation in elections; What is the healthcare exchange and how will it work in California; New book explores the hidden stories of Lake Tahoe;

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Insight: New American River Trail / Final Flight / Italian Film Fest / Sound Advice: Jeff Hudson

A new 25-mile trail opens Friday along the South Fork of the American River; Author Peter Stekel tells the story of WWII Airmen lost in the High Sierra; Inagural film festival begins in Sacramento; Jeff Hudson offers advice on groups coming to town

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Insight Live From Mondavi: On the Campaign Trail / History of Debates / Elections and Voters / Is California Governable

Broadcasting live from the Mondavi Center in Davis, we discuss all things gubernatorial including life on the campaign trail with CPR's Marianne Russ; the history of debates in California; and Governor Gray Davis weighs in on the challenges

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Insight: Aging Out / Cal Expo / Peace and Freedom / Valerie Hemingway

New bill would extend support for foster kids up to the age of 21; Cal Expo won't get involved in complicated landswap - what's next for the State Fair; Gubernatorialcandidate Carlos Alvaraz on his candidacy; New book about life with the Hemingways

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Insight: Road Less Covered / Gila River and Mama / Nick Gravenites / Lasher Keen

What do people in Mexico’s border region think about Prop 19; The story of a young white woman who was a volunteer nurse at a Japanese-American internment camp; Chicago bluesman in Sacramento; Nevada City band plays live in our studio

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Insight: Healthcare Changes / Laura and Lisa Ling / Trekking the Globe / Sound Advice: Off Air

First provisions of new national healthcare act go into effect today; Sisters return to Sac with new book on North Korea ordeal; Canadian travel writer speaks in Sac; Off Air's Nick Brunner with new music you might like

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Insight: Banned Books Week / Landswap Update / Active Job Seekers / New Artistic Director

National celebration of reading begins locally; Gerry Kamilos responds to independent analysis of landswap deal that calls it bad for Cal Expo; Social network aims to help unemployed connect with other people for job ledes; Matt K. Miller at STC

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Insight: California Crackup / Dairy Antibiotics in Water / Trouble the Water / Jennifer Knapp

A new book looks at reform in the Golden State and how it may have led to our current problems; New study by UC Davis finds small amounts of antibiotics given to cows in ground water; Documentary producer comes to Sac for screening; Singer performs

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Insight: Debating Miracles / Tracy Nelson / Science Comedian / Freebadge Serenaders

Two Sac State philosophy professors debate biblical questions; Blues singer performs Sunday in Sacramento; Brian Malow focuses on the funny in science; Folky-jazz duo performs in Sutter Creek

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Insight: Jack Gallagher / Song-writing Contest / Jeremy Renner / Trombone Shorty

Sacramento comedian brings "A Different Kind of Cool" to B Street Theatre; American River Music Festival adds a song-writing contest; Oscar-nominated actor returns to Modesto for a benefit; Jazz-funk phenom performs in Sacramento

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Insight: The Tenth Inning / Angel Island / Gay Bar / Sound Advice: Jazz

Ken Burns is in town in support of the premiere of his follow-up to PBS' documentary series "Baseball"; New book on "Ellis Island of the West" is released; Author Will Fellows introduces you to "Gay Bar"; Jazz host Devin Yamanaka offers advice

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Insight: Prop. 23 / Mexican Bicentennial / Breaking the Light / North Sacramento

Dan Logue and Tom Steyer discuss Prop. 23 on this November's ballot; Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence from Spain; New play opens at California Stage; Local woman releases new book on history of North Sacramento

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Insight: Empty Pleasures / Mindy Cooper / Eileen Rendahl / Sister Crayon

UC Davis professor has new book on the history of artificial sweeteners; Broadway veteran directs "Putnam County Spelling Bee"; Davis author explores the paranormal in her latest novel; Sacramento electronic pop band performs

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Insight: Islam Education / Burmese Activist / Yiyun Li / "Thirty-Minute Pasta"

Local muslim leaders work to educate people on their religion; Human rights activist in exile; UC Davis professor and award-winning author has a new book; Cookbook makes easy work of great pasta dishes

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Insight: High Cost of Textbooks / Father Boyle / "Neat" / Hasan Himhaj

Why do college textbooks cost so much; Founder of Homeboy Industries speaks in Sac; New one-woman play about growing up African-American; Comedian performs at Pakistan benefit show

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Insight: Furloughs in Court / Teachers of the Year / Ultimate Sportsman / Nagual

State worker furlough case goes to CA Supreme Court; Sac County honors two teachers; Loomis woman hosts hunting reality show; Latin Jazz band performs at Sac State

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Insight: The Boxer-Fiorina Debate / Recycling in Healthcare / Chalk it Up! / Sound Advice

Analysis of the Boxer-Fiorina Debate; How to make recycling in healthcare more efficient; Chalk It Up! celebrates its 20th anniversary; Sound Advice

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Insight: Plastic Bags Controversy / Folsom State Prison Lockdown / Marcos Breton / Song Journaling Teacher / "You Might Be a Narcissist If..."

California’s plastic bag bill. Also, an update on what’s happening at Folsom Prison. And, we’ll talk about some top stories in the news and sports with columnist Marcos Breton.

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2010.08.31 - Legislative session/ City Council /Sick Author/Heringer Band

Topics on the Governor's desk, last day of the legislative session; Public comments to Sac City Council; Author procures illness; Andrew Heringer Band

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2010.08.30 - Deaf Bill / Addiction Recovery / Field Guide / Mushrooms

Deaf Bill legislation highly opposed by deaf community; National Recovery Month; All about mushrooms; A Field Guide to California Agriculture

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2010.08.27 - Football /Electric Cars/Poetic Justice Project/Tim Comstock

Grant high school football team wins big; The infrastructure and future of electric cars; Author Tim Comstock; Poetic Justice Project ex-con theater;

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2010.08.26 - New Chief Justice / Strongman / Scott Simon / Sound Advice

Confirmation of Tani Cantil-Sakauye; Documentary of The Strongest Man in the World; NPR's Scott Simon talks adoption; Brunner on new indie music

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2010.08.25 - Light Rail Expansion/Mideast Dam/Preservation/Jenna Blum

Sac Regional Transit wants to expand Green Line; Sac State prof on Turkey dam; How to preserve your own food; Author visits Placerville

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2010.08.20 - Free Speech/Baghdad Book/W. Kamau Bell/The New Humans

How freely can you really speak in malls; Sacramento man writes memoir of growing up; Comedian ends racism in about an hour; Indie-electonic band

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2010.08.19 - Sac River Crossing/Telescope/California Book/Sound Advice

Alternative river crossings to West Sac; UC Davis led project gets funding; UC Merced prof releases new book; Gary Vercelli on jazz

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2010.08.18 - Tax Swap / Placer County Cookbook / Comedy Night

Can you raise more money for social programs and cut taxes; A guide to cooking year-round with locally grown food; Luna's celebrates a year of comedy

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2010.08.17 - Prop 8 Appeal/ Menigitis/ Oral Cancer/ Recycling Practices

Appeals court extends stay on same-sex marriage; Campaign to encourage vaccinations; Researchers develop early detection probe; Recycling differences

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2010.08.16 - Virtual School/Listener Emails/Deadly Women/Next Food Star

Elk Grove Unified opens virtual school; Listeners respond to issues on Insight; Local author narrates story for cable show; Zocalo chef competes

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2010.08.13 - Biology of Belief/ Prop 8/ River of Skulls/ Poetry/ Mr. Lobo

Cell biologist on epi-genetics; Gay couple who hope to marry next week; Film screens this weekend; Taylor Graham on Elihu Burritt; Cinema Insomnia

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2010.08.12 - Wild Horse/Sheriffs/Peppino D'Agostino/Todd Borg/Fatum

More on the wild horse roundups; Struggle to save deputies jobs; Guitarist performs in Sac; Mystery set in Tahoe; Fatum Jazz Orcherstra performs

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2010.08.06 - Woodbridge/Pregnant Cow/Heartbeat/New Christy Minstrels

A park near Lodi is troubling locals and officials; More on State Fair shooting; Ross Hammond's new song; 1960s folk group performs in Fair Oaks

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2010.08.05 - Prop. 8 Ruling/Os Guinness/Cyberterrorism/Sound Advice

Reaction to yesterday's Prop. 8 ruling; Author and social critic on civility; Seminar on dealing with it in hospitals; Michael Frost on classical

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2010.08.04 - Back in Session/ Prison Poetry/ 'Tango!'/ Molly Fisk

California State legislature is back in session; New two-person memoir about writing; Journalist becomes tango missionary; Nevada City poet

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2010.08.03 - State of the Fair/Offshore Drilling/Brenda Novak/Anne Lamott

Fair starts and ends early; Survey less support for offshore drilling; Sac author releases first book in new trilogy; Essayist speaks in Sacramento

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2010.08.02 - Marcos Breton/ Tamara Keith/ Ridley Pearson/ Marian Call

"Sacramento Bee" columnist on issues in the news; NPR reporter on recent coverage; Bestselling author has new book; Singer-songwriter performs

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2010.07.30 - ER Wait Times/ Filmmakers/ 'Dying for a Date'/ Melopoeia

California wait times longer than national average; Student directors show films; Mystery novel set in Placerville; New band releases jazz CD

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2010.07.29 - Pension Follow/David Garibaldi/Hugh Ambrose/Sound Advice

Follow up on yesterday's discussion of Sac County pension information release; Performance pop artist; Book on "The Pacific"; Apidone on bluegrass

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2010.07.28 - Pension Controversy/AIDS Conference/Motorcycle/New Road

Sac County pension controversy; Local researcher attends AIDS conference; New legislation for minors and motorcycles; Capital SouthEast Connector

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2010.07.27 - Crash Fee/ Voter Turnout/ Organic?/ "Iraq in the USA"

Fire departments charging non-residents fees; Turnout at an all-time low; What does "organic" really mean?; Documentary airs at film fest tonight

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2010.07.26 - Elder Abuse/Tahoe Development/Teen Lounge/"Urchin to Follow"

On the next Insight: What does it mean when food is labeled “organic”? Also: We’ll talk about turnout in the June election.

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2010.07.23 - 'Noble Heights'/ Denise Hamilton/ Storytelling/ The Features

New documentary playing at Sac Film Fest; Author of the Eve Diamond crime novels; 25th anniversary of festival near Nevada City; Johnny Pride returns

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2010.07.22 - Tahoe Development/Delta Girls/Boats!/Sound Advice: Off Air

Debate over planned development on Lake Tahoe's West Shore; Author Gayle Brandeis' new book; Band releases new record; Nick Brunner's advice

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2010.07.21 - Bridge District/ Lisa Gardner/ John Yoo/ WFO Radio Hour

New development in West Sac; Best-selling author has new novel; Drafted legal opinions on enhanced interrogation techniques;Western Family Orchestra

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2010.07.20 - Butternut Tree/Urban Planning/Invasive Clam/Zero Emission

Controversy over possible removal of big tree; Local firm creates Do-It-Yourself General Plan; Novel attempt to smother clams in Lake Tahoe; Book tour

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2010.07.19 - Methyl Iodide/Crisis Line/Chief Crazy Horse/Frequent Kings

Follow up on pesticide discussion; What is the youth crisis line and who does it help; Follow up on Chief Crazy Horse dispute; Indie-folk duo perform

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2010.07.16 - Stockton Record/Roger Nygard/Chef Stone/Freebadge Serenaders

Follow up on paywall at local paper; "TREKKIES" director has new film; Local man is rising star in American cooking; Sac comedy duo performs

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2010.07.15 - Alzheimer's/Waiter's Race/Barnyard Theatre/Sound Advice

New study finds early warning signs of disease; The winner of Sac's first Bastille Day event; New production opens in Davis barn; Gary Vercelli

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2010.07.14 - Methyl Iodide/Whopping Cough/Bastille Day/Chief Crazy Horse

California regulators consider approving controversial pesticide; Epidemic in California; New grass roots event in Sac; Popular music venue may close

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2010.07.13 - Good Life Garden/Baseball Sacramento/Susie Glaze/K St.

Educational garden at UC Davis; New local web site devoted to all things baseball in Sac; Bluegrass singer and actress performs; Proposal 1

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2010.07.12 - K St Redevelopment/Fat Stem Cells/Emails/State Fair History

We talk about another plan before the city council; Davis researchers look into uses to heal bone; New book about history of the California State Fair

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2010.07.09 - Strong Mayor/Manhattan Project/Greg Savalin/Hmong Cookbook

New draft of the strong mayor proposal by two top lawyers; Davis professor recalls his experience; Photographer opens exhibit; Life-long friends cook

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2010.07.08 - K St. Redevelopment/ Brilliant Earth/ Ozzie/ Sound Advice

One of the developers discusses his plan; New sculpture exhibit opens; '70s rock band has retrospective release coming out; Sean Bianco

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2010.07.07 - Sac Schools/Marcos Breton/Dennis Gaxiola/Rita Hosking

How is the district's financial situation; Sacramento Bee columnist; Bay Area comedian performs at Luna's; Singer performs with her quartet

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2010.07.06 - State Scientists/Shakespeare Fest/'Spamalot'/Jose Montoya

Do California state workers make more or less than the private sector; Lake Tahoe event is changing; Musical opens at Music Circus; Artist's new book

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2010.07.01 - Budget Update/ Amanda Scott/ Sister Crayon/ Sound Advice

New fiscal year for California, but still no budget; Local romance novelist has new book; Electronic pop band performs Friday; More music advice

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2010.06.30 - Prop 14/Smart Growth Study/Bhutanese Adventure/ElectroPoetic

How will primaries change in California; New study on urban planning from high-speed rail; Author Jack L. Parker's latest book; Ross Hammond and NSAA

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2010.06.29 - Pension Problem/Survival Guide/Historic Train/The New Humans

Are public pensions a problem for California's budget; New book from local mathematician; Update on Sierra No. 3; Electronic band performs Friday

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2010.06.28 - State Parks/ Horse Culture/ Isabella Powers/ Raina Rose

Reporters investigate state of California State Parks; More on wild horses; 11-year-old TV journalist from Sacramento; Singer-songwriter performs

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2010.06.25 - Pre-existing/Sac City/Electrical Parade/not an Airplane

New fund to help people with pre-existing conditions; New learning center at UC Davis; Disney's parade based on Sac event; Modesto-based band performs

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2010.06.24 - Oil and Animals/Top-Two Primary/Douglas Newton/Sound Advice

What should be done for birds caught in oil spills; How the top-two open primary is working in Washington; Artist releases first CD; Record sale finds

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2010.06.23 - Sac City Budget/ Silver Star/ Green Burial/ Kronos Quartet

How did the council voted on budget and strong mayor; Dixon man received Silver Star for heroism in Afghanistan

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2010.06.22 - State Worker Pay/ San Diego Strong Mayor/ Zakir Hussain

Could state workers' be paid minimum wage; Voters just approved a strong mayor form of government; Musician performs this weekend

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2010.06.21 - Wild Horses/ Justice Stevens/ Davis Wiki/ Tech Competition

BLM is considering changing wild horse program; UC Davis prof on retiring Supreme Court Justice; Community web site wins grant; Grad student competes

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2010.06.18 - Making Cuts/ Mishna Wolff/ Sea of Bees/ Microbes for Mankind

Sac Supervisors on county budget cuts; Author is touring with her memoir; How microbes in human's guts help or hurt; Indie-pop singer-songwriter

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2010.06.17 - French Film/ Marty Ylitalo/ Wet Ink/ Sound Advice: Off Air

Director Stephanie Vasseur in town for festival; Percussionist performs in Placerville; Ambitious new-classical concert in the foothills; Nick Brunner

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2010.06.16 - Arden Arcade/Getting Old/Graham Nash Tribute/Kate Gaffney

Questions are raised about cityhood quest; Author and buddhist Susan Moon on aging; Local artists release tribute album; Singer-songwriter performs

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2010.06.15 - Auburn Recreation/Health Reform

What's going to happen to the Auburn Recreation Area; National health reform helps uninsured in California

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2010.06.11 - H1N1 Vaccine/ Advergames/ Modesto CD/ Gay Men's Chorus

Should you still get vaccinated; Advertisers target kids with online games; Compilation CD features Modesto-based bands; Sac chorus celebrates 25 year

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2010.06.10 - Bishop Quinn/Sunflower Project/Janiva Magness/Sound Advice

Bishop emeritus of Sacramento being honored; 'Citizen scientists' track bees; Blues singer returns to Winters; Dimple Records owner with new tracks

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2010.06.09 - Election Analysis/Bankrupt Cities/Nurse Strike/Happy Body

What happened in yesterday's primary and why; Should it be harder for cities to file for bankruptcy; Planned walkout by nurses blocked; Health guide

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2010.06.08 - Dan Schnur/ Voter Turnout/ Oil Spill Update/ Food Critic

New head of the FPPC on his role; What's happening at the polls today; UC Davis toxicologist updates us on oil spill; Roseville native on food stamps

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2010.06.07 - Education Lawsuit/Diesel Spill/Women's Health/Omar Sharriff

Lawsuit claims California shortchanges public education; Clean-up near Donner Lake; Dr. Christiane Northrup in Sac; Blues man returns to hometown

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2010.06.04 - Sac City Cuts/Sierra History/Tinsley Ellis/Ella by Starlight

What cuts does the City of Sacramento have to make; Sharing history of the Sierra Nevada; Guitarist performs in Winters; Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

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2010.06.03 - Marcos Breton/ Placer Cookbook/ All on Seven/ Sound Advice

Sacramento Bee columnist on issues in the news; New seasonal cookbook specific to county; Local band has new album and tour; Classical Michael Frost

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2010.06.02 - Suing Credit Raters/Newspaper Study/Opera Singer/"Burn This"

Tahoe City man sues credit raters; Newspapers can survive according to new study; Natomas woman returns to singing; Colorful play opens locally

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2010.06.01 - Sacramento County Sheriff's Race / Brubeck Recording

The four candidates for Sacramento County Sheriff join us live in studio for a discussion of the big issues

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2010.05.28 - Budget Study/ Bike Control/ Dorine Jennette/ La Descarga!

New study on Gov. Schwarzenegger's budget cuts; How humans control bikes; Davis-based poet has new book; Afro-Cuban band at Jazz Jubilee

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2010.05.27 - Prop 15 / Woodland measure V / Sac Jazz / Off Air

Pros and cons of California ballot proposition 15; Woodland city measure V; Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee; Sound Advice - Off Air

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2010.05.26 - Kevin Johnson/John Waters/Mexico Migration/Loudon Wainwright

Sacramento's mayor on big issues facing city; Film director speaks at Cal Lectures; Documentary on "those left behind" in Mexico; Singer has new album

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2010.05.25 - Prop. 16/ Cool Weather/"Gringo Nightmare"/ Michael O'Connell

Pros and cons of Proposition 16; What's up with the unusual weather; New memoir from Sacramento native; Comedian headlines benefit show

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2010.05.24 - Michelle Rhee/ Money & Politics/ Tour of CA/ Sea to Sea Ride

Michelle Rhee/ Money & Politics/ Bike Race/ Sea to Sea Ride

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2010.05.21 - Mental Health/ Undeclared/ Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson/ Poetry

Follow up on Sac County's budget crisis; Rise of "decline-to-state" voters; NPR's Afghanistan bureau chief; New poetry anthology about Bay Area rivers

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2010.05.19 - Paul Mach/ Plants and CO2/ 'The Matter of Taste'/'Deadlines"

UC Davis grad student in Tour of Ca; New research on rising levels of CO2; Unique performance at UC Davis on "taste"; Journalist has a new book out

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2010.05.18 - CalWORKs/ 'The Simpsons'/ 'Rest for the Wicked'/ Fishtank

Welfare-to-work program may be eliminated; Teaching "The Simpson" in the classroom; Final book in historical fiction trilogy; Gypsy-flavored band

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2010.05.17 - May Revise/Tour of California/Mexico Advocacy/Sierra Book

Governor release budget revision; Update on Stage 2 of Tour of California; Mexican officials visit Sacramento; New anthology about Sierra Nevada

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2010.05.14 - Micronutrients/Molly Ringwald/Telling: Sacramento/Bike Film

Can micronutrients help treat mental illness; Actress and Roseville native has new book; Veterans tell their stories; Festival comes to Sacramento

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2010.05.13 - Farmer's Market/Fanny/Golden Age of Latin Rock/Sound Advice

A local farmer's market accepts food stamps; Two sisters from Sacramento led an all-girl band; New exhibit of music memoribilia; David Watts Barton

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2010.05.12 - Stuart Milk/ Tahoe Diver/ In the Flow/ Byron Blackburn

Nephew of Harvey Milk speaking in Sac; Invasive species moving into Lake Tahoe; Improv music festival starts this weekend; Musician honored

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2010.05.11 - Mental Health/Open Primary/Textbooks for Liberia/Belle Yang

How budget cuts could affect mental health services; Pros and cons of Prop. 14; Local program ships textbooks to Liberia; Children's and graphic novel

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2010.05.10 - Prisons/Down Syndrome/'Blue Shy'/Rachel Barton Pine

Sac Bee investigation reveals abuses in program; Local couple helps raise awareness; Woman writes memoir about daughter's ordeal; Violinist visits Sac

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2010.05.07 - Will Durst / Barbara McCulloh / Urban Farmer / Sound Advice

Political comedian performs in Sac tomorrow; Broadway actress in town for fund-rasier; Novella Carpenter on backyard farming; Kent Teeters' selections

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2010.05.06 - Micro-finance / Stand-up Economist / Slam Poetry

Grassroots development in the developing world; Visiting economist is also a comedian; Youth slam poetry contest this weekend

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2010.05.05 - Andrei Codrescu/ Marcos Breton/ "Rent"/ Paul Oscher

Poet and commentator narrates Sacramento Opera production; Sac Bee columnist; High school production of Broadway hit; Bluesman comes to town

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2010.05.04 - University Foundations/ Urijah Faber/ Brian Reeder

What is the role of private university foundations; What's next for local mixed-martial arts fighter; Choreographer visits Sacramento Ballet

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2010.05.03 - Oil Spill Clean-up/Essay Contest/Debbie Macomber

UC Davis professor is helping with the oil spill clean-up; Finalist and judge in Physicians for Social Responsibility contest; Popular author returns

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2010.04.30 - Amy Goodman / Pamela Rose / Totally Tapioca

Host of "Democracy Now" in Davis tonight; Bay Area singer on "wild Women of Song"; A cappella group Totally Tapioca performs in studio

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2010.04.29 - Rebuilding Haiti/ "Snap Judgment"/ Dane Drewis

Former Prime Minister of Haiti at Sacramento State; New public radio show from Glynn Washington; Local guitarist has new band

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2010.04.28 - 'Touching Home'/Democracy and Civility/Ballroom/Raul Midon

Feature film from two Northern California brothers; Does a democracy need a civil society; Local couple travels to Europe to compete; R&B singer

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2010.04.27 - Zoo Moving? / Stem Cells / Cyber Security / Mount St. Mary's

Sac Zoo looking to expand and possibly move; Top stem-cell researcher in town; How to protect yourself online; Grass Valley school celebrates 150th

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2010.04.23 - Trashion Show/Salvador Dali Play/Arlo Guthrie/Desario

Truckee HS students create fashion from trash; Magical-realism play at Sac State; Politics in country and folk with Arlo Guthrie; Indie band performs

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2010.04.22 - Black Widow Research/Yosemite/Arlo Guthrie/Sound Advice

Research into web silk has surprising results; Summer is a good time to visit the park; The music of Woody Guthrie; "Off Air" host Nick Brunner

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2010.04.21 - Adoption/ Volcanoes 101/ Frank Condon / Ngaio Bealum

Personal story of adoption rejection; UC Davis geologist worked in Iceland; Director of River Stage; Sac comedian performing at Luna's today

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2010.04.20 - Mustang Airport/Cost of War/Restaurant View/Abraham Verghese

Should small airport near preserve be allowed to expand; Two Israelis on war's impact on society; Iron Steaks owner offers his perspective; Author

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2010.04.16 - Budget Shortfall/Mexican Judicial System/Debora Iyall

Sacramento County has a major budget shortfall; Top Mexican business lawyer and professor on reforms; Singer has new album coming out

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2010.04.15 - Ryan McKinney/Fenix/Solar Powered People/Sound Advice

Film director and Sacramento native at local film festival; African-inspired drum and dance group; Modesto-based indie rock band; Devin Yamanaka

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2010.04.14 - Della Reese/"One Voice"/Steve Forbert/Randy Shaw

Singer, actress and minister comes to Sac; Natomas Charter School production; Musician plays in Winters; Activist wrote book about UFW

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2010.04.13 - Schools/Railyard Update/Trubaek Quartet/StoryCorps

What happens to persistently lowest-achieving schools; Update from railyard developer; Young classical musicians perform; New book from David Isay

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2010.04.12 - The HP Phenomenon/Stephen Robinson/Emails/Top Waiter

Astronaut and UC Davis graduate on walking in space; New book about the history of Hewlett-Packard; We hear what you think; Training great waitstaff

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2010.04.09 - Thomas Goetz/ Civility Tour/ Postcard History/ Banjo-Rama

Wired magazine editor has new book; Head of National Endowment for the Humanities; Sac history in postcards; Sacramento Banjo Band celebrates 50 years

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2010.04.08 - Census Workers/ Ceramics Show/ Lionel Loueke/ Sound Advice

Workers are hitting the street to count you; Two local ceramics artists open new show; African jazz guitarist plays live; Dennis Newhall & new music

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2010.04.07 - Arena Plan/ Marcos Breton/ 'Brundibar'/ Orangevale 100th

Developer Gerry Kamilos on his arena plan; Sac Bee columnist on issues in the news; Opera performed in concentration camp; Grange turns 100

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2010.04.06 - Judicial Ethics/Cruz Reynoso/Scott Simon/Carole Carson

What it means to be an ethical judge; UC Davis professor honored with new film; NPR host has a new book; Nevada County woman and community meltdown

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2010.04.05 - Classroom Technology/Brave New Brain/Codex Cardona/Peter May

New bill to create taskforce on tech infrastructure; New book from Judith Horstman; UC Davis professor wrote book on his search; Scottish mystery

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2010.04.02 - Placement Agents/ Transit Cuts/ Pony Express/ Brazilian Jazz

Bill to regulate placement agents with CalPERS; Regional Transit makes tough cuts; 150th anniversary of legend; Tribute to Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto

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2010.04.01 - Reno Tent City/The Cody Rivers Show/Bourgeois/Sound Advice

"Safe ground" tent city opens in Reno; Unique comedy team returns to Sac; Musician Adrian Bourgeois performs locally; Classical host Michael Frost

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2010.03.30 - Troubled Schools/Plant Breakthrough/Downloads/Basketball

Local schools in fiscal trouble; Chance discovery leads to plant breakthrough; Digital downloads at local libraries; Oak Ridge High School champs

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2010.03.29 - Iceland/Cesar Chavez/Listener Emails/"Thirty Minute Pasta"

We remember Sacramento landmark destroyed by fire this weekend; Recent book about farm labor leader; Listeners respond; New cookbook of pasta recipes

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2010.03.26 - Death Penalty/Young Trombonist//Elizabeth Streb/Paul Barrere

Two anti-death penalty groups honor local people; Jon Hatamiya plays in studio; Little Feat guitarists play Sac; Dance company founder

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2010.03.25 - Furloughs Ended?/Carol Goodman/Richard Zeller/Sound Advice

Jon Ortiz updates us on judge's ruling regarding furloughs; Author visits Sacramento; Baritone performs in Grass Valley; "Off Air's" Nick Brunner

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Judge Says No More Furlough Fridays for Some

Furlough Fridays are over for some 50-thousand state employees. That’s the word from an Alameda County judge.

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2010.03.24 - Tent City/Consumer Reports/Listener Emails/Natasha Muse

What's happening with area's homeless a year after attention focused on Tent City; Auto advice; Listeners have their say; Comedian headlines at Luna's

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2010.03.23 - Citizens Redistricting/Healthcare/Celtic Tenors/Snatam Kaur

The Celtic Tenors perform in studio; New Age singer who grew up in Sacramento returns for concert

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Cardoza, Lungren Explain Health Care Votes Ahead of November Challenges

As President Obama gets set for his long-awaited health care signing ceremony Tuesday, two northern California members of Congress who could face re-election challenges this fall are standing by their votes.

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2010.03.22 - UOP Pres/David-Matthew Barnes/Ruth Reichl/Green Audio

Pamela Eibeck tells you her plans; Local playwright has work at Lambda Players; Food writer at Cal Lectures; Local band performs in studio

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Californians Give Congress Record-Low Approval Rating

Nearly eight in 10 Californians disapprove of how the U.S. Congress is doing business. That’s according to a new Field Poll released Friday, which shows President Obama’s approval ratings have dropped as well.

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2010.03.19 - Justice Goldstone/Mr. Salsa/Suchard/'Snow Falling on Cedars'

Prominent UN lawyer returns to Sacramento; Izzy Sanabria hosts Fania Festival; Supernatural entertainer returns to Sac; California premiere of play

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2010.03.18 - Brain Awareness/Melissa Sandvig/Laura Meyer/Sound Advice

Schizophrenia and the brain; "So You Think You Can Dance" star at Sac Ballet; Singer-songwriter performs in studio; Gary Vercelli offers some advice

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2010.03.17 - School Nursing Shortage/Superintendent/New Play/Wild Women

CA schools have a shortage of nurses; Forum of candidates for State Superintendent; Capital Stage opens "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"; Pamela Rose

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Sac City Unified Names Six Low-Performing Schools

One week after California identified its lowest-performing schools, the Sacramento City Unified School District came out with a list of its own. The district chose six of its most academically-troubled schools yesterday to receive additional support.

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2010.03.16 - Mike May/Narcissist Book/Suzanne Westenhoefer/Mary Nichols

Davis man participated in Paralympics; How do you know if someone is a narcissist; Comedian is coming to Sac; Californians in Copenhagen

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2010.03.16 - Mike May/Narcissist Book/Suzanne Westenhoefer/Mary Nichols

Davis man participated in Paralympics; How do you know if someone is a narcissist; Comedian is coming to Sac; Californians in Copenhagen

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2010.03.12 - Laura Numeroff/'Finding Pete'/Jordi Savall/All About Women

Children's book author speaks in Sac; Bay Area journalist on her new memoir; Baroque musician performs; Local exhibit of work by two women

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2010.03.11 - Trombone Shorty/Emma's Revolution/Sound Advice: Mick Martin

Jazz-funk phenom returns to Sac; Activist folk-duo performs in studio; Mick Martin offers sound advice

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2010.03.10 - Marcos Breton/ Student Trustee/ Gladding McBean/ Kris Tinkle

Sac Bee columnist on stories in the news; Sac State student is Cal State Trustee; Exhibit of Lincoln pottery company's work; Comedian performs

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2010.03.09 - Rabbi Kaplan/Murder Mystery/Arranged Marriage/Atari Party

Acclaimed professor finds spiritual calling; Political murder mystery from former TV reporter; STC stages Bollywood musical; Festival of classic video

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2010.03.08 - War Crimes/ 'Half Circle'/ Eileen Rendahl/ Sac Baseball

Deputy prosecutor in town to talk about global violence; Local man hosts TV show; Davis author has new book; Important anniversary in Sac baseball

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2010.03.05 - Tibetan Parliament/Amador Winemaker/Bach/Ed Sullivan Book

Member of exile government group speaks in Sac; CG Di Arie Winery owner; Festival of Bach music in Sac; Author of new book on Ed Sullivan

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2010.03.04 - Nevada's Budget/'The Pacific'/Belle Yang/Sound Advice

Nevada lawmakers fix budget gap; Historian Hugh Ambrose wrote companion guide to miniseries; Children's author and artist; Kent Teeters offers advice

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2010.03.03 - Paula Poundstone/Gary Hart/A.S. Byatt/John McCutcheon

Comedian performs at The Crest this weekend; Nature photographer teaches workshops; English author's "The Children's Book"; Singer-songwriter's new CD

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2010.03.02 - Earthquake in Chile/Robert Durell/Susan Estrich/Emails

Sonora woman is currently living in Chile; Photojournalist opens exhibit at State Capitol; Lawyer, author and commentator speaks in Stockton

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2010.03.01 - After Death/Learning Center/It's Only Life/Peeples-Bright

Rules for disposing of your remains; Head of Boston Learning Center is in town; Musical premieres for one night; Local artist has exhibit

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2010.02.26 - BBBR/Advice Goddess/The Spokes/Debra Cowan & Brooks Williams

Indie folk-pop group has a new CD; Advice columnist Amy Alkon at The Grape Gatsby; A Capella group from UC Davis; Folk singer and blues guitarist play

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2010.02.25 - Would it Kill You to Plan for Your Death?

Special rebroadcast of our Second Opinions Healthcare Forum hosted by Insight's Jeffrey Callison

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2010.02.24 - Drawn From Water/Marcus McGhee/Ray Obiedo/Rita Hosking

Local man is going to Africa to help build an orphanage; Sacramento man has new book; Jazz musician plays in Sacramento; Local musician plays benefit

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2010.02.23 - Traditional Soup/Beer History/Jose Hernandez/Eric Arellano

Stockton woman releases cookbook; History of beer and breweries in Sacramento; Astronaut is Stockton native; Jazz composer returned home

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2010.02.22 - School Proposition/Lisa See/Little Shop of Horrors

Ballot initiative seeks to end two-thirds majority to raise funds for schools; Musical opens at CRC; "Shanghai Girls" in paper

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2010.02.19 - Help Haiti/Threepenny Opera/Little Charlie/Beijing Dance

Forum at Sac State explores the future of Haiti after the earthquake; Company performs "The Butterfly Lovers" in Davis; New band from Charles Baty

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2010.02.18 - Early Prison Release/ Dollison and Marsh/ Sound Advice

Making sense of confusion surrounding early release plans from prison; Local jazz performers and teachers have new album; Nick Brunner offers advice

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2010.02.17 - HealthyCal.org/ Kelly Pryce/ W.C. Clark/ Patti Wagon

New web site from veteran reporter Daniel Weintraub; Sacramento comedian now writing for George Lopez; Blues guitarist in Folsom; Book about stripper

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2010.02.16 - Margot Adler/Willie Weir/Paul & Phil Late Night/Trafficking

NPR correspondent speaking in Stockton; Adventure cyclist has new book; Local radio hosts venture into late night in 1987; Rep. Lungren holds forum

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2010.02.12 - 1960 Olympics/Remembering Howard Zinn/Ted Robinson

How the Winter Olympics came to be in California; KDVS radio host France Kassing on Zinn; Sacramento resident wrote book on his WWII experience

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2010.02.11 - Mark Inouye/Animal Shelter/Abraham Verghese/Fred Eaglesmith

Davis High alumnus plays trumpet in studio; New shelter opens in Sac County; Doctor and author speak at Cal Lectures; Singer-songwriter

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2010.02.10 - Physician Hiring Ban/Natomas/Blue Tuesday/Arsenic Lobster

Opponents to SB 726 respond to yesterday's discussion; Update on happenings at Sac City Hall; Nevada City band performs; Hybrid memoir

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2010.02.09 - Physician Hiring Ban/ The People's University/ The Nibblers

Supporters of SB 726 tell you about the legislation; Former Sac State president has new book; New band takes on old soul songs

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2010.02.05 - Financial Aid/ Manners for Kids/ 'Gimme Something Better'

What you need to know to apply for financial aid; Book on manners for kids written by a kid; The history of the punk scene in San Francisco

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2010.02.04 - Vatrena King/ I See Hawks in LA/ Sound Advice

Singer appeared regularly on Ally McBeal; LA-based alt-country band coming to Sac; Michael Frost offers classical picks

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2010.02.03 - The New Humans/ Marcos Breton/ 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

Local electronic music band performs at Sac State; Checking in with Sac Bee columnist; Play based on famous book opens in Sacramento

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2010.02.02 - Help for Haiti/ 'tick, tick ... BOOM'/ Maria Muldaur

Local couple travels to Haiti; Local production of Jonathan Larson musical; Musician has new album

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2010.02.01 - Electonic Signatures/ Ngaio Bealum/ Sam Pierstorff

Should election officials accept electronic signatures on petitions; Sacramento comedian performs in Haiti benefit; Modesto poet has new book

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2010.01.29 - Fibromyalgia/ GABY Grants/ 'Stories on Stage'

New book from Modesto woman who suffers from chornic disease; Youth help give out grants to other local youth; New series featuring short fiction

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2010.01.28 - Healthcare Jobs/ PPIC Survey/ Motown Jukin'/ Sound Advice

Healthcare continues to add jobs in rough economy; What do Californians think about spending; Sac State dance production; Nick Brunner offers advice

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2010.01.27 - Downtown Retail/ The Cheap Factor/ Survival Expert/ KUOP Out

Sacramento releases plan for downtown retail; Sac Bee reporter looks at possible upside of economy; How to plan for and survive in the outdoors

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2010.01.26 - Amariana's Story/Disaster Planning/JazzArt/Short Film

The story of young girl who died in foster care; Why organizations should plan for disasters; Artist paints during jazz concerts; Davis filmmakers

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2010.01.22 - Prop 8 in Court/ Jaap Schroder/ Scheherazade/ Rita Hosking

Analysis of the current federal court challenge; Violinist performs at Mondavi; Classical musicians in town; Americana singer performs in studio

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2010.01.21 - James Woolsey/ Alice Thomas/ Disney Artist/ Sound Advice

Former CIA director speaks in Sac; Local woman graduates from law school at age 79; UOP grad works as digital artist; Dennis Newhall's new picks

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2010.01.20 - Storm Update/Blind Business/Pension Counseling/Poplollys

Update on weather conditions and what to expect; Blind business owners shortchanged?; Preparing for your future; Foresthill band plays in studio

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2010.01.19 - Arena Plans/Stockton Record/Dan Kasser/'Roaming Ghostland'

Latest on plans for a new arena in Sac; Local newspaper starts charging for online content; Stockton artist has new exhibit; Book on East Berlin

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2010.01.15 - Worker-Owned Business/Scientology/'First Ascent'/Linux

Presentation on worker-owned enterprises; UOP grad on the Church of Scientology; Documentary about Sac climber; What is Linux and how is it used

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2010.01.14 - Patrick Stewart/ Chavez/ Crime and Punishment/ Sound Advice

Actor narrates film at Environmental Film Festival; New book on Cesar Chavez and UFW; Local musical production based on book; Jeff Hudson's pick

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2010.01.13 - Budget Analysis/Community to Classroom/Obama/Sacred Geometry

What cuts would make the most sense; Youth documentary screens locally; Sasha Abramsky on President Obama; Artist explores Sacred Geometry

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2010.01.12 - Race to the Top/ Emails/ John McCutcheon/ "Treasure Hunt"

California is chaning some of the ways schools are run; Hear what our listeners think; Folk singer performs in studio; Thriller writer has new book

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2010.01.11 - Autism Clusters/'Risky Living'/'Surfwater Buddha'/Nutrition

New study about link with parents' education; Book about dangerous jobs; Book about surfing and zen; Packet that delivers nutrion

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2010.01.08 - Dan Lungren/Soldiers Project/Submerge Magazine/Jeffrey Brown

Sac-area Congressman on homeland security; Local program that offers free therapy to service members; Sac magazine's 2nd birthday; Comic book author

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2010.01.07 - CA Budget Proposal / Marcos Breton / Hospital / Sound Advice

A discussion of California's 2010 budget proposal; Sac Bee columnist Marcos Breton; 'The Hospital at the End of the World'; Sound Advice -- classical

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2010.01.05 - SOTS Preview/ New Laws/ Listener Letters/ Dental Program

Gov. Schwarzenegger's final address; New laws in effect in California/Nevada; New dental program at Sac City College; Listeners react to recent topics

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2010.01.04 - Green Jobs/ Airports and Birds/ James Rollins/ Ski Slopes

What exactly are green jobs; New exhibit about Pacific Flyway; Local author releases latest novel; Building environmentally sound ski slopes

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2009.12.31 - Best Live Music of 2009

We listen back to some of our favorite live in-studio performances from artists that visited the show inthe last year

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2009.12.30 - Theatrical Highlights of 2009

We listen back to some of our favorite theatrical performances on Insight during 2009

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2009.12.29 - Inspirational Stories of 2009

We listen back to some of the most inspirational stories told by our guests during 2009

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2009.12.28 - Favorite Authors of 2009

We listen to some of our favorite interviews with visiting authors

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2009.12.24 - Holiday Memories

Capital Public Radio personalities recall their favorite holiday songs

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2009.12.23 - Best of Hip Hop and R&B

We listen back to some of our favorite interviews from 2009 with local and visiting hip hop and R&B performers

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2009.12.22 - California Water Myths/ Range of Light/ 2Me

A look at water "myths" in California and proposed solutions; Photographer has released new book about Sierra Nevada; Folk-rock band performs

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2009.12.21 - Understanding Disabilities/ Hospice CD/ Snap Jackson

Local musician made a CD of music for hospice staff and patients; Raising awareness of people with disabilities; Stockton band performs in studio

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2009.12.18 - 'Plunder'/Eric Arellano/Anton Barbeau and Allyson Seconds

New book takes on pulic employees unions; Jazz saxophonist returns to hometown to perform; Local musicians have new albums out and play in studio

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2009.12.17 - Day of Inclusion/ Torah/ Kings & Thieves/ Sound Advice

Celebrating the repeal of Chinese Exclusion Act; Tattooed Torah dedicated in Sacramento; New CD from local songwriters; Nick Brunner opines

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2009.12.16 - Enrollment Demand/Book of Dreams/Choral Music/Flash Fiction

Demand rises at CSU; Sac Bee photojournalist works on annual project; Donald Kendrick on holiday music; Follow up with Flash Fiction author

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2009.12.15 - Healthcare Game/Cows and Climate/Commission/Charley Langer

Computer game simulates creating a healthcare plan; New study from UC Davis professor; Citizens redistricting application process open; Sax player

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2009.12.14 - Climate Summit/Senior Insecurity/Gorilla Orphans/Homeless

Sacramento man in Copenhagen for summit; Cuts to California's SSI program; Two baby gorillas returned home; Services in rural areas

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2009.12.11 - Greg Mortenson/In The No/Honorary Degrees/Vocal Art Ensemble

"Three Cups of Tea" author has new book; Local jazz-latin-rock band performs in studio; Japanese-American students honored; Local choral group perform

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2009.12.10 - Inside Obama's Brain/Lior Suchard/Whirling Dervishes/Advice

New book from local writer; Mind reader performs in Sacramento; Ceremony honoring Rumi features Dervishes; Mick Martin offers Sound Advice

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2009.12.09 - Melissa Sandvig/Cutting Defense/Flash Fiction 365/Poplollys

Dance reality TV star performs in "Nutcracker";Self-defense classes being cut at Sac State; Local writer with a story a day; Retro country band live

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2009.12.08 - Winter Shelter/Happiness/School Blues Band/War of Words

Sheltering the homeless in bitter cold; Discussion on the science of happiness; Leonardo Da Vince school band;

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2009.12.07 - HIV Gene Therapy/ Lunar Realtor/ 'Cinderella'/Donating Blood

Top stem cell scientist from UC Davis on changing practices; Former Carmichael man sold real estate on the moon; Production at STC; Who can donate?

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2009.12.04 - Marathon Medics/No Crystal Stair/Coexist Comedy/Conductor

Treating athletes during the marathon; Eva and Ginger Rutland; Local comedy tour tapes DVD; Music in the Mountains has new conductor

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2009.12.03 - Wine-Oh! Guide/Greg Behrendt/Kim Wilson/Sound Advice

Guide to wineries in the Sierra Nevada; Comic and author performs; Legendary harmonica player; Capital Public Radio hosts offer music advice

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2009.12.02 - North American Relations/Marcos Breton/First Year/Red Menace

Diplomats speaking in town; We check in with the Sac Bee columnist; Sac's Mayor on his first year; Exhibit about Sacramento Conspiracy Trial of 1935

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2009.12.01 - Henry Kaiser/ 'Risky Living'/ Eric Weiner/ 'Dear Harvey'

Healthcare innovator inducted into hall of fame; New book about dangerous jobs; Former NPR reporter has new book; Remembering Harvey Milk

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2009.11.30 - Glass Ceiling/Wayne Thiebaud/Catnapping Mystery/VERBalistic

California businesses still have a glass ceiling; Exhibit of painter's works opens; Local author writes children's mystery; Sac freestyler performs

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2009.11.26 - Thanksgiving Special - blues, bluegrass, and rootsy rock

An amazing variety of blues and roots rock musicians have performed live in our studio this year - we'll listen back.

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2009.11.25 - Capitol Update/ Renee Wilson/ Richie Lawrence

Governor announces his pick for Lt. Governor; Soul and R&B singer performs locally; Sacramento piano man performs in studio

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2009.11.24 - Sara James/Angelina Reaux/'Fully Committed'/'Naked Nativity'

Local high school basketball star; Singer opens new show in Sac; One-man play with Matt K. Miller; Holiday-themed production from Fourth Stage

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2009.11.23 - Bankruptcy/VandenBerge Exhibit/Children's Book/P.O.O.R

When and why should you file for bankruptcy; Local sculptors exhibit in Sac; Patricia Newman's "Nugget on the Flight Deck"; Local hip-hop artist

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2009.11.20 - B. Smith/Urban Farmer/The Grape Gatsby/Dolph Gotelli

Lifestyle expert has new cookbook; How to farm and raise chickens in urban settings; New reading series at local winery; Professor curates exhibits

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2009.11.19 - Amy Goodman/ Mose Allison/ Maria Muldaur/ Sound Advice

Democracy Now host is coming to Sacramento; Jazz man performs locally; Blues singer has local concerts; Jazz host Paul Conley with more advice

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2009.11.18 - Memory Screening/ "Daybreak"/ Patti Wagon/ Louie Anderson

Why seniors should get screened; Comedian performs in Sacramento; New book about Bush-Cheney administration; Book about burlesque performer

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2009.11.17 - Cornel West/ Crocker Book/ MacArthur Fellow/ Granada Artist

Author and scholar has new memoir; New book about Aimee Crocker; Guillermo Gomez-Pena's new work at UC Davis; Sara Shelton Mann's new piece at Davis

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2009.11.16 - Islamic Reaction/ CalPERS Vote/ Sewage/ 'The Elixir of Love'

Reaction for Ft. Hood and Carmichael seizure; Two people in runoff for CalPERS; Local company uses waste water for biodegradable plastic; Sac Opera

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2009.11.13 - Arctic Ice/ Patt Lind-Kyle/ Furlough Fridays/ Will Franken

Correlation between ice and California drought; Local author with new book; Two workers talk about how they're faring; Comedian performs in Sac

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2009.11.12 - Sea Lion/ Environmental Photog/ Broadway Series/Sound Advice

Looking for injured Sea Lion; Robet Glenn Ketchum exhibit opens in Sac; Elaine Corn's year-long series; Nick Brunner offers some sound advice

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2009.11.11 - WASP Flyer/ Death in California/ Globe Theatre/Agent Ribbons

Meet a local woman who flew planes during WWII; New book by Sacramento author; Legendary theater group at Mondavi Center; Eclectic band performs today

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2009.11.10 - Bay Bridge/ Lt. Governor/ Convention/ Cellist

How California replaces a Lt. Governor who resigns mid-term; Why have a convention for California; Burke Schuchmann performs with Camellia Symphony

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2009.11.09 - Healthcare/ 'Roaming Ghostland'/ Bike Hall/ Mary Mackey

Discussion comparing healthcare systems; New book by Sacramento author; Hall of Fame in Davis; Sacramento author has book signing this weekend

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2009.11.06 - Fixing Your Partner/Paul Westphal/Paul Bannick/"Olaf"

New book from local family therapist; New Kings coach on his career and plans; Nature photographer in Lodi; Physical comedy performance in Davis

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2009.11.05 - Dean Karnazas/Georgeanne Brennan/Michelle Huneven/Sound

Long-distance runner visits Sacramento; Yolo County food writer has new book; Food critic with new book visits Grass Valley; Kent Teeters

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2009.11.04 - Water Bottling in Sac/ Marcos Breton/ Genomics/ John Irving

What is the future of bottling water in Sacramento; Checking in with Sac Bee's metro columnist; Author speaks at California Lectures

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2009.11.03 - Tax Withholding/Governor's Race/Book Translation/Documentary

Changes to paycheck withholdings; How the California Governor's race is shaping up; Translating textbooks into Braile; Documentary about Klamath River

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2009.10.30 - 1955 Flood / Sikh Parade / "Lift" / Tori Sparks

New documentary about historic flood; 30th annual parade takes place in Yuba City; New book from Sacramento author; Singer-songwriter plays live

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2009.10.29 - Water Package/"Motown Jukin'"/Sound Advice: Opera

Trying to make sense of the complex California water package; Dance group celebrates 50 years of Motown; Musical advice from Sean Bianco

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2009.10.28 - Cancer Stamp/Natomas Permit/Five Course Love/Terry Schutten

Creator of breast cancer stamp; What's up with the audit of the Community Development Department; Sac composer's musical on CD; Executive is retiring

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2009.10.27 - Mosquito Attraction / Kings Preview / 'Fuel' / Quickfast

What attracts mosquitos to certain people; How are the Sacramento Kings expected to do; Documentary about oil at The Crest; Bloggers give things up

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2009.10.26 - Preventing Pandemics/ Quickfast/ Sacramento Poetry Center

UC Davis launches international program to find and control diseases; Local journalists blog about fasting; Center celebrates 30 years

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2009.10.23 - After Prop 8/ Boy Scouts/ Sage Po/ "Tick, Tick...Boom!"

Symposium at Sac State focues on civil discussion; Troops get a head start on 100th celebration; Local harpist on From the Top; New production in Sac

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2009.10.22 - A.S. Byatt/H1N1 Update/Sound Advice: Off Air

English novelist has a new book and is coming to town; New findings on the H1N1 virus and update on vaccine availability;

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2009.10.21 - Victims' Compensation / Salt Study / 'Late Nite Catechism'

Fund to help victims of violence in California; New research questions long-held standards on salt intake in humans; One-woman musical in Sac

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2009.10.20 - Jose Hernandez / Gavin McKinney / 'I Am My Own Wife'

Astronaunt who grew up in Stockton; Underwater filmmaker has new film open in Sac; Acclaimed one-man play at B Street Theatre

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2009.10.16 - Caring for Kids / Loma Prieta / 'Speech & Debate'

Caring for children in stressful times; We remember the earthquake 20 years this weekend; New play with very modern story opens in Sac

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2009.10.14 - TARP/Byron Blackburn/Tom Smothers/Solidarity Stories

Former Assistant Secretary of Treasury in Davis; Memorial concert for Sac musician; Smothers Brothers in Grass Valley; New book on labor movement

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2009.10.13 - Global Finances/ Cost of Divorce/ The Last Descent/ Sex Talk

How the global financial crisis started; What impact does divorce have on families; New documentary about whitewater kayaking; Play opens in Sac

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2009.10.12 - Californian Governance/Antarctica/Choreography/Lourdes Perez

Recent survey on Californians and government; UC Davis scientists camping on the ice; Sac Ballet holds competition; Singer-guitarist performs locally

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2009.10.09 - Ski Resort/ Indigenous Peoples/ Jian Wang/ Janiva Magness

Building ski resorts in an environmentally just way; Annual event honoring Indigenous Peoples; Sacramento painter; Blues singer performs in Sac

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2009.10.08 - Columbus Day/ Peter Yarrow/ Baroque Ensemble/ Sound Advice

Controversy over holiday; Peter, Paul & Mary founder has a new children's book; Davis High School group performs; Gary Vercelli offers advice on music

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2009.10.07 - Vivian Schiller/Marcos Breton/Ethan Canin/'Atwater'

NPR's President visits Sacramento; Catching up on stories in the news; Author gives writing workshop in Grass Valley; New play opens about strategist

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2009.10.05 - Plastic Vortex/Supreme Court/'The Preacher'/Coyote Grace

Floating garbage off the coast of California; Supreme Court starts its year today; New book from UC Davis professor; Acoustic duo perform at Sac State

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2009.10.02 - Condoleezza Rice/Christian Baldini/Julie Otsuka/Dervish

Former Secretary of State coming to Sac; New conductor at UC Davis; Sac State One Book author; Celtic folk band performs in studio

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2009.10.01 - Sac County Budget/Jeff Bell/Cemetery Symbolism/Sound Advice

Cuts are supposed to happen this week; Radio news anchor and author; Symbologist coming to Sac; Classical host Michael Frost offers advice

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2009.09.30 - Trail Access/Cancer Writing/Lenny Williams/Arsenic Lobster

Follow up to dispute over safety on trails at Folsom Lake; How writing can help those with cancer; R&B singer performs this weekend; New book

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2009.09.29 - 'Prairie Wind'/ Film Festival/ Samson Koletkar/ Bryce Jones

Local journalist tells story of Nebraska experiments; A Place Called Sacramento this weekend; Two unique comedians perform at Luna's tomorrow

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2009.09.28 - Bipolar Advantage/ Physics for Presidents/ Found Footage

Author Tom Wooton tells you about his new book; Berkeley prof writes about physics; Festival returns to Sacramento

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2009.09.25 - Part-time Legislature/Wine Aroma Wheel/All About Walken/Mime

Should California's legislature be part-time; Making wine tasting easier for the non-connoisseur; Impersonating Christopher Walken; Long-time mime

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2009.09.24 - Faculty Walkout/The Soloist/Francie Dillon/Sound Advice

Some UC faculty and students walkout of classes; Author of One Book Sacramento project; Children's entertainer performs; Advice from Nick Brunner

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2009.09.23 - CalSTRS & Climate Change/Guide Dogs/Saul Kaye/Levator

CEO of retirement fund speaks to UN; Author of new book about guide dogs; Bay Area musician with new album; Seattle band performs in studio

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2009.09.22 - Biomedical/Homeless Services/Whisky King/Phil Bronstein

Biomedical engineering changing the way medicine is practiced; Lutheran Social Services; musical from local writer-composer team; Journalist in Sac

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2009.09.21 - Sierra River Clean-Up/Day in a Brain/NurtureShock/Lescroart

What volunteers did along area rivers this weekend; New book looks at brain function; Author of parenting book speaks in Sac; Author in Roseville

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2009.09.18 - Rural Homelessness/ Grave Passage/ Love Soup/ Twilight Hotel

Helping homeless in rural areas; New novel from Sac City professor; New vegetarian cookbook; Alt-country duo performs

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2009.09.17 - Boulevard Park/ Ma Muse/ Sound Advice: Jazz

Midtown neighborhood looking for National Register nomination; Chico-based duo perform live; Paul Conley offers advice on new jazz releases

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2009.09.16 - Tavis Smiley/ Sac County Cuts/ 'Lewd & Crude'/ Roger Smith

Prominent author and journalist coming to Sac; Board of Supes set to meet today; Comedian Kelly Pryce's new show; Jazz musician performs Thursday

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2009.09.15 - Holocaust Survivor/ Ritual Masks/ Dick Smothers/ Oliver Lake

Survivor speaks at exhibit opening; Mexican masks make up new local exhibit; Comedy duo performs in Grass Valley; Jazz saxophonist performs in Sac

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2009.09.11 - Prop 11/ CSU Enrollment/Air Show/Artist Tour/ Elliot Randall

Citizens redistricting commission; rare CSU program open for spring enrollment; air show stunt pilot; artist studio tour; alternative-country musician

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2009.09.10 - Marianne Russ/Train Restoration/ Barry Goldberg/Sound Advice

An update of the end of the legislative session; The historic restoration of a locomotive from 1891; Blues musician; Remembering the Beatles

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2009.09.09 - Frank Fat's/Inn of Court/Vieux Farka Toure/King Records

Sacramento restaurant celebrates 70 years; Local group brings together law professionals; African singer-guitar; Sac man wrote book about record label

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2009.09.08 - Fire Rebuilding/ Self-Checkout Change/ Suicide/ Super Virus

How to deal with losing your home in a fire; California bill aims to limit use; Suicide Prevention week; New novel by Lincoln man

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Best Live Music of 2008

We listen back to some of our favorite live, in-studio musical performances from the last year

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2009.02.13 - Local Arts Crisis/ White House Farmer/ Chocolate Book

Recession is hitting region's arts groups hard; Potential nominee for unofficial position; New book about history and culture of chocolate

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2009.02.06 - Public Trail Access/ "Mongrel Nation"/ "LyreBird"

Recent accident leads to access issues; New book from UC Davis historian; One-man play opens in Sacramento

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2009.02.19 - Budget Deal/ Stephen Cannell/ "Vive la Food"/"Treasure" play

Update of the budget deal; Writer and author visits Sac; Local documentary airs this weekend; Play opens at California Stage

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2009.02.12 - Budget Update / Zoe Dunning / Tour of California

Update on California's possible budget deal; Retired Navy Commander visits Sacramento; Major bike race kicks off Saturday in Sacramento

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2009.09.03 - Prison Cuts/ Poet Tim Kahl/ Author Mary Mackey/ Sound Advice

How best to cut the prison population; New collection by a Sacramento poet; novel "The Widow's War"; classical music on Sound Advice

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2009.09.02 - Marcos Breton/Emergency Plans/Parolee Training/Ross Hammond

Sac Bee columnist; Language/cultural barriers to emergency preparedness planning; Training for new parolees; Local jazz guitaritst

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2009.09.01 - Auburn Fire/ Gallo Biography/ Graduation Rates

Update on the Auburn fire; The inside story of the wine-making Gallo family; Low rates of college graduation in 4 years

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2009.08.28 - Database Reporting/ Margaret Moos Pick/ Dawson and Marie

Sac Bee reporter specializes in data analysis; Public Radio producer authors book on See's Candy author; Local musical duo oerform in studio

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2009.08.27 - Kris Radish/ 'Signs of Our Time'/ 'Lucy Burns'/ Sound Advice

Novelist who writes about women's relationships; performance piece; rock and pop on the latest Sound Advice

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2009.08.26 - Linda Katehi/ Tent City/ Teen Dating Violence/ Graham-a-Rama

New chancellor for UC Davis; follow-up on tent city proposal; expert on adolescent relationship violence; a weekly cabaret show

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2009.08.25 - Tent City Update/ Effie Yeaw Nature Center/ Local Comedians

The Sacramento mayor's proposal to create a legal tent city; budget cuts for Carmichael nature center; Sacramento comedians

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2009.08.24 - Pyrethroids/ Death Penalty/ Listener Emails/ Sac Rag Blog

Common pesticide polluting water?; the process to resuming executions in CA; emails from listeners; Sacramento "news, gossip, and snark" blog

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2009.08.21 - Library Move/ New Kings Player/ Supertasting/ TOOmuchFiction

The Davis library temporarily moving across town; Israeli background of Kings' draft pick; the art of supertasting; Sacramento band plays

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2009.08.20 - Medical Records/Cat Rescue/Jeff Carlson/Sound Advice

Debate over electronic medical records; a feline rescue program; author of the Plague Year trilogy; Sound Advice: Jazz with Gary Vercelli

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2009.08.19 - Debate Team/"Dandelion Dust"/Todd Borg/Fishtank Ensemble

Mira Loma's Speech and Debate Team; Sacramentan stars in film; new Owen McKenna mystery novel set in Tahoe; gyspy/Balkan/flamenco band

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2009.08.18 - Cash for Clunkers/Siberian Arctic/Philippines/Killing Crime

Inflating the implied cost of carbon; research on climate change and the Siberian Arctic; delegation to the Philippines; when killing becomes a crime

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2009.08.14 - Paradise Lost?/Retired K9s/Gina Spadafori/Buildings Breeding

Waylaid plans for high-speed trains; what happens to retired police dogs; pet expert and Insight anniversary guest; psychedelic indie band plays

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2009.08.13 - Sutter Home Trademark/James Ingram/Barry Melton/Sound Advice

California wineries' trademark dispute; Grammy-winning soul singer-songwriter; Barry "The Fish" Melton; Sound Advice: blues with Mick Martin

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2009.08.12 - Mill Closure/ Paul Campfield/ "Tried and True Recipes"

A sawmill closes; a local man buys records that once belonged to his mother; caterer writes a cookbook; listener emails

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2009.08.11 - Water Use/ Artist Soldier/ Nibroc Trilogy/ Harmonica Fest

water use in Sacramento; veteran uses art as therapy; Nibroc Trilogy at B Street; harmonica festival

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2009.08.07 - Tax Burden/ Budget Jury/ Strong Mayor/ Squeaky/ "Green Room"

Who pays the most taxes; Citizens' jury to break deadlocks; Update on initiative; Sac Bee photog of attempt; New musical gets its world premiere

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2009.08.06 - Healthy Budget/Dan Walters/'Attics to Archives'/Sound Advice

Federal money lost due to cuts; Columnist celebrates 25 years covering politics for Sac Bee; New exhibit at UC Davis; KXPR's Michael Frost offer tips

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2009.08.05 - Delta Projects/ Marcos Breton/ Joey Garcia

We talk about two potential projects that would change the Delta; Sac Bee columnist; Advice columnist for the Sac News & Review

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2009.08.04 - The Environment/ Student Research/ Egg Donation/ Aaron Young

The economy's effect on environmentalism; NASA-style research over the Central Valley; Donations are up in Rosevilile; Young R&B singer

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2009.08.03 - Strong Mayor/ Phil Angelides/ Autumn Sky

Should Sacramento's mayor have more power; Heading up new commission; Singer-songwriter

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2009.07.31 - Dorothea Puente/Trauma Center/Honorary Degree/Survivor: Fair

Sactown writer tells you about his interviews with serial killer; Trauma center opens; Former students get honorary degrees; Surviving Amador's Fair

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2009.07.30 - Part-time Legislature?/ 10x10/ Joe Gilman/ Sound Advice

Initiative to create a part-time legislature in Cal; Local filmmakers compete in contest; Legendary jazz musician offers up some musical advice

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2009.07.29 - Budget Signing/Code Breaking/'Nightbeats'/'The Ugly Truth'

California finally has a signed budget; The history of codes and code-breaking; Local filmmaker makes a film noir; Review of new movie set in Sac

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2009.07.28 - Special Needs/ 'Sin By Silence'/ Di Wu/ Merce Cunningham

Planning for your special needs child's future; New documentary at Sac Fillm Fest; Young pianist performs in Modesto; Legendary dancer dies

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2009.07.27 - Corporate Tax Breaks/ Megafish/ Letters/ Green Audio

Do California businesses get a sweet deal with their tax breaks; Local researcher works with big fish; Listeners speak up; Local band performs

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2009.07.23 - Compensation Insurance/ Storytelling Festival/ Sound Advice

What does selling off the fund mean for California; Two of the featured storytellers join us; More music advice from Off Air's Nick Brunner

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2009.07.22 - Sac State Budget/Rising Stars/Jazz Gitan/Carcass Symposium

How universities are handling budget shortfalls; young musicians perform; hot jazz trio Jazz Gitan; an Animal Carcass Symposium

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2009.07.21 - Tax Breaks/Oak Park Clinic/ Taiko Dan/ Cheryl-the-Soccer-Mom

Budget tax breaks for large corporations; the reopening of the Oak Park Clinic; Taiko Dan celebrates 20 years; female stand-up comics

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2009.07.20 - Homeless in Sac/Tour de France/Dengue Fever/Franz Wisner

What's happening to tent city residents; Update from Sac cycling writer; Band performs in Davis this weekend; "Honeymoon with My Brother" author

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2009.07.17 - Psychology of Space Exploration/'Obesity'/Markus James

Fortieth anniversary of first moon landing; New book explores obesity; World Blues musician Markus James at Cal WorldFest

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2009.07.16 - Mary Lynne Vellinga/Joe Craven & Sam Bevan/Sound Advice

Former reporter returns to journalism; Musicians perform at WorldFest this weekend; New jazz picks from Gary Vercelli

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2009.07.15 - Languages/Saltwater Buddha/Eric Cash/Triplets

California bill to preserve Native American languages; Surfing memoir; Comedian and street performer; The Wilson Triplets perform live

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2009.07.14 - Workers' Comp/Broadband Stimulus/'War of Words'/'Lucy Burns'

Selling off parts of Cal's state fund; Federal money availalbe for broadband; New book about start of SF Chronicle; Supernatural romance

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2009.07.13 - Pardee Dam/ Big Bang/ Letters/ 'The Three Musketeers'

Possible expansion of current dam; UC Davis competition encourages innovation; Listeners chime in; Foothills theater company updates classic tale

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2009.07.10 - Companionship/ Barn Exhibit/ Trash Film Orgy/ Ukulele Loki

How to support homeless and the mentally ill; preserving the history of local barns through art; a trash film festival; a ukulele band.

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2009.07.09 - Death Penalty/ Sac Economy/ Deanne Stillman/ Sound Advice

How is it decided to pursue the death penalty; The current state of our area's economy; Best-selling author comes to Sac; New music from Costello

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2009.07.08 - Marcos Breton/ Royalties/ Ezell Ware/ John Denver Tribute

Columnist weighs in on local and state issues; Internet radio royalties fight; Long-time Sacramento resident died recently; Jim Curry pays tribute

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2009.07.07 - Downieville Classic/Budget Update/Th'Mole/Mavis Staples

Pro riders descend on small town for big race; California's never-ending budget; Nevada City native performs in studio; Soul and gospel singer

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2009.07.06 - Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson/IOU/Stand Up Comedy/The Indigo Girls

NPR reporter in Afghanistan visits Sacramento; What happend last time IOUs were issued; Learn to be a stand up comedian; Folk duo have new album

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2009.07.02 - Sac Sheriff's Cuts/Wildfire Defense/El Dorado/Sound Advice

What does this mean for the county; Fire-fighting strategy is different in Australia; New program about local county; Classical music suggestions

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2009.07.01 - Homeless Shelter/Valley Air Quality/Alcatraz/Houston Jones

Cal Expo's "winter" shelter closes; Heat's impact on air quality; Notorious prison opened 75 years ago; Americana quintet performs in Tuolumne

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2009.06.30 - Sactown Heroes/John Lescroart/Comstock's/Richard Thompson

West Sac youth unveil interactive map; Author releases 20th book; Sac magazine turns 20; Folk-rock guitarist performs in Sac

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2009.06.29 - Uighur/Diabetes Lobbying/'Slaughter'/David Lindley

Central Valley woman works with Chinese Muslims; Local kid travels to DC; Book about poaching in Sac Valley; Musician performs in Winters this week

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2009.06.26 - David Houston and the Strings/ In the Flow Festival

Sammie-nominated artist is performing this weekend; Festival of jazz and improvisational music in Sac

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2009.06.25 - Budget Fallout/ Vagabond Opera/ Sound Advice: Off Air

State might issue IOUs; Eclectic Portland-based band performs in our studios; More musical suggestions from Nick Brunner

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2009.06.24 - And the Budget Goes On/ 'The Vagrants'/ Mumbo Gumbo

What's happening with the never-ending Cal budget process; New book by Davis professor gets rave reviews; Sacramento band has new album out

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2009.06.23 - Iranian Reaction/Prison/Christian AND Liberal/Poster Artist

What local Iranians think about what's happening; New book about prison culture/Brent Bourgeois takes on the topic; Paul Imagine in new film

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2009.06.22 - The State Worker/David Ostrach/Lincoln Exhibits/Chris Enss

Sac Bee columnist; Fate of UC Davis prof's research; Sixteenth president's impact on the West; New book about "greatest posse of all time"

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2009.06.19 - Best Use of Biomass?/ Satchel Paige/ Amber Kloss/ Letters

Using of biomass products like corn and switchgrass; Book about baseball great; Actress returns to hometown for French Film Festival

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2009.06.18 - Tommy Tutone/ 'Shanghai Girls'/ Betrayal/ Sound Advice: Jazz

Eighties band performs live in our studio; Author Lisa See's new book; New play about acts of betrayal; Dave Brubeck's reissued "Time Out"

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2009.06.17 - SMUD Changes/ Chad Gerlach/ Giacomo Fiore

New smart meters for customers; Pro cyclist from Sacramento; Classical guitarist from Italy

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2009.06.16 - Ethanol as Fuel/ 'Breadline USA'

What is the future of corn ethanol; New book about hunger in America

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2009.06.15 - Reporters in North Korea/Enterprise/"Just Like Family"/Batwa

An old friend of Laura Ling tells you about her; How California's Enterprise Zones are working; New book about nannies; Local doctor in Uganda

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2009.06.12 - Complete Streets/Hmong Cuisine/Lesa Terry/Shakespeare Comedy

Program that airms to make streets safe; New book about Hmong food and culture; Violinist teaches at Sierra Fiddle Camp; 30-hour marathon reading

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2009.06.11 - Tax Commission/ Hedwig/ Andrew Heringer/ Sound Advice

The California tax commission; a new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch; the Andrew Heringer Band; Sound Advice

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2009.06.10 - Catholic Church/ Michael Pollan/ Comedy Series

New photo exhibit about Sacramento's Catholic Church; "Omnivore's Dilemma" author in Sacramento; Comedy series debuts in Sac

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2009.06.09 - Budget Issues/ Schwarzenegger/ Sac Book Review/ Youth Ballet

Woodland's budget problems; California Governor's budget and plans for the future; Local couple starts magazine; Youth ballet debuts in Tahoe

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2009.06.08 - County Budget Cuts/ Rachel Wagner/ Wet Ink

How and where should counties cut when faced with budget shortfalls; Roseville singer-songerwiter goes on tour; New works of music

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2009.05.29 - "Five Farms"/ Handwriting and You/ Stereo Earth

New radio documentary on family farms; Author offers tips on how handwriting can change your life; Reggae-funk stylings of Sacramento band

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2009.05.28 - 'Cooking Club'/ 'Colorstruck'/ HS Jazz Stars/ Sound Advice

New guide to entertaining; One-man show about racism plays in Sac; Members of Rio Americano's Band wins awards; New music

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2009.05.27 - Marcos Breton/ 'Mongrel Nation'/ Prop 8 Reaction/ Secretions

Sacramento Bee columnist; Local history professor has book out; Local married couple reaction; Sacramento punk rock band

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2009.05.26 - Larry Vanderhoef/'Unpopular Mr. Lincoln'/Prop 8/KWOD Changes

Outgoing UC Davis chancellor on his tenure; New book about Abraham Lincoln; Decision is expected today; Local radio station switches formats

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2009.05.22 - "Dear Harvey" / 2me / Trombone Shorty

Play about slain SF politician; Sacarmento alternative folk band performs; New Orleans jazz man returns

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2009.05.21 - Power Lines Controversy/Plagiarism/"Tommy"/Sound Advice

Plan to build power lines in Northern California; Follow up on a local author's copying case; Rock opera at The Crest; Jazz with Gary Vercelli

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2009.05.20 - Election Follow/Privacy Expert/Trio Los Panchos/Clark Reeper

How the propositions did; Privacy concerns with new technology; Acclaimed trio performs in Sacramento; Sci-fi meets Western in book

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2009.05.19 - Jim Kozimor/Bike to Work/Non-Cyclists Guide/Chronicle Update

Long-time Kings announcer; Author of bike to work guide offers tips; How to get into cycling for novices; Update on San Francisco reporter

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2009.05.18 - Prop Round-up/ Credit Card Safety/ Mentoring Grad Students

A look at the six budget-related measures on the ballot/How businesses can protect customers/Providing guidance to gerontology grad students

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2009.05.14 - Voter Turnout/Funding the Props/World Footwear/Sound Advice

Low turnout is expected for special election; Who's supporting the props with money; New exhibit at UC Davis; Weekly feature on music

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2009.05.13 - FCC Issues/ Cars on K St?/ Kids Book Week/ Gamelan Ensemble

Supreme Court rules on two cases that involve broadcasting laws; Proposal to open K street; Getting kids to read; Balinese music group

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2009.05.12 - Dikika Child/ Rita Dove/ Michael Neumann/ Eric Gorfain

Oldest fossil of a human child; Former US Poet Laureate visits Sacramento; Sac Youth Symphony conductor celebrates 30 years

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2009.05.08 - Ethiopian Orphanage/ Gory Bateson/ Misner and Smith

Sacramento homebuilder is going to Ethiopia; Sac State professor has interesting research project; Americana folk duo performs in Davis

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2009.05.07 - FTC Closing/James Rollins/Chuck Hudson/Todd Haaby/SA

Local arts group shuts down; Author has new book; Director of Sac Opera's 'La Boheme'; Flamenco guitarist in Woodland; Sound Advice: Classical

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2009.05.06 - Prop 1a/ Marcos Breton/ Paul Haggis

Budget measure in special election; Columnist comments on local and regional issues; Oscar-winning writer and producer speaks in Davis

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2009.05.04 - Global Health/Dunbar Ogden/Essay Contest/Arboretum All-Stars

WAC launches series on global health; Book on Little Rock Nine; High school essay contest winner; New list of 100 plants that are water-efficient;

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2009.05.01 - African Conference/Jeweler to the Stars/Omar Faruk Tekbilek

Responding to the Somali Conflict; Saramento jeweler involved in charity; Turkish musician is performing in Grass Valley

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2009.04.30 - "West of the West"/ "Under Our Skin"/ Sound Advice: Rock

New book about the "real" California; Nevada City man profiled in Lyme Disease documentary; Dennis Newhall talks about new music from U2, Bob Dylan

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2009.04.29 - Habitat for Humanity/ Shriners/ Found Footage/ Wall of White

Charity bought lots in Stockton; Annual fund-raiser is coming up; Festival of 'odd' videos in Sac; Author is speaking in Sac this weekend

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2009.04.28 - Swine Flu Update/ Politician Pay/ Modesto Comedy Festival

What's happening locally with new flu strain; Should California raise the salaries of its lawmakers; Regular comedy series starts in Modesto

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2009.04.27 - Cokie Roberts/ Ecologist in Iraq/ Stuart Leavenworth

NPR new analyst talks about updated book; Sac State professor restores "Biblical" marsh in Iraq; Sac Bee editorial writer as apprentice chef

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2009.04.24 - SN&R's 20th/ "Women's Wit"/ Agent Ribbons/ "Her Minor Thing"

Weekly alternative turns 20; Play at Beyond the Proscenium; Sacramento band performs this weekend; Sac-made film premieres on TV

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2009.04.23 - Mountain Lion Attacks/Stockton Militia/Pianist/Sound Advice

New study on what to do if attacked; Plans for armed militia in Stockton; Richard Cionco performs with Camellia Symphony; "Off Air's" Nick Brunner

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2009.04.22 - Food Stamp Challenge/Bill Kirchen/Autumn Sky/Acupuncturist

Could you live off of $4 a day; County and rock guitarist; Singer-songwriter releases new album; Conference on Oriental Medicine

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2009.04.21 - Homeless Housing/ McCall Smith/ Legalize Weed/ All My Sons

Best ways to accommodate chronic homeless; Author is speaking in Sacramento; Pros and Cons; Arthur Miller's play opens at River Stage

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2009.04.20 - Holocaust Survivor/Stacy Keach/Frost/Nixon/Six Good Innings

Holocaust Remembrance Day; Actor is starring in "Frost/Nixon"; Review of play at Community Center Theater; Sportswriter Mark Kreidler's book

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2009.04.16 - Addiction/'Double Exposure'/Fishing Documentary/Sound Advice

Can a change in diet help addicts recover; New photo exhibit on climate change in Roseville; New documentary on NorCal fish crisis; New Jazz releases

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2009.04.15 - Amy Goodman/Alzheimer's Project/Obama Book/Comedy Recording

"Democracy Now!" host on speaking tour; HBO documentary series screens in Davis; French academic on the new President; Keith Lowell Jensen

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2009.04.14 - Receding Schools/ Time for Three/ "In the Blood"

How one school district is handling budget shortfalls; String Trio performs live; New play opens at Sac State

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2009.04.13 - The Populist Vision/ Tent City/David Wesley/YouTube Symphony

Author speaks at Sac State this week; Update on Sac's Tent City; Anthropoligist visits Sacramento; Modesto doctor performs at Carnegie Hall

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2009.04.09 - Folsom Zoo Cuts/ "Bonk"/ Izabella/ Sound Advice

Cuts at the Folsom Zoo; New book about the science of sex; Bay Area band performs in Sac; Music advice from CPR hosts

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2009.04.08 - "Ansel Adams: America"/ Young Composer/ Sixty Days

New music inspired by famed photographer will be performed in Sac; 19-year-old Sac composer premieres new work; Graffitti artist off house arrest

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2009.04.07 - Endangered Rivers / David Gross / Family

Northern California river tops list of America's most endangered; Nobel Prize physicist explains string theory; Country jam band release new album

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2009.04.06 - End of Materialism/Poets Laureate/Guiding Light/Gondoliers

Will science explain away spirituality; California poets have new anthology; Sacramento man writes for soap opera; Sac State presents comic opera

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2009.04.03 - MBA Ethics/ Deadly Avalanche/ Lone Twin/ Kiyo Sato

Ethics courses in business school?; New book about deadly Alpine Meadows avalanche; Cycling duo performs in Davis; Memoir author

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2009.04.02 - No Marriage?/Jim Lehrer/Letters/Sound Advice

What if government gets out of marriage business; Journalist and author speaks in Sac; Listener feedback; What's new in Classical music

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2009.04.01 - CPS Audit / Marcos Breton / Harlan Coben

Independent audit of Sac County CPS released; Check in with Sac Bee columnist; Best-selling mystery author has new book and is coming to Sac

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2009.03.30 - 'Beyond the Fields'/Armenia and Foreign Policy/ Food Blogger

Author of new book on Cesar Chavez talks about his work; Roundtable discussion held in Sac; Local food writer nominated for prestigious award

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2009.03.27 - "No Room for Doubt"/ Cal Expo Update/ Young Artists Showcase

New book about murder of Modesto woman; Cal Expo Board meets today to discuss NBA proposal; Three local winners of statewide competition

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2009.03.26 - Tough Ballot Fight/ S.O.S. Ballet/ Farm Update/ Sound Advice

Survey on May ballot props; Sac Ballet dancers tell you about their efforts to save the company; White House farm; Weekly feature on new music

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2009.03.25 - Racial Prejudice Study/ Sierra Nevada Tales/ "Forever Plaid"

New study looks at generational differences in prejudice; New documentary premieres on KVIE; Musical comedy celebrates 200th performance

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2009.03.24 - Rural Social Work/ "Canton Footprints"/ Letters/ Leo Kottke

Shortage of social workers in NorCal's rural counties; Book on Sac's Chinese history; Virtuoso guitartist-singer-composer is coming to Sac

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2009.03.19 - Day to Day / Trumpeter Terrell Stafford / Kathryn Cowles

NPR's mid-day show goes off the air; Jazz trumpeter tells you about his varied and eclectic career; Poet visits Sacramento State

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2009.03.18 - "Clintonomics" / Medical Librarian / River City Rockumentary

New book about former President's economic policies; Local library provides free information; Sacramento rock and roll history explored in KVIE doc

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2009.03.17 - Save German/ Future of News/ "Broadcast Blues"

Local student campaigns for language class; Where is news headed and what impact will it have on society; Local producer releases documentary

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2009.03.16 - Future of Newspapers?

We talk with people involved in news gathering about problems in the industry and how they might be solved

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2009.03.13 - White House Photographer / Edward Hasbrouck / Franz Wisner

Pulitzer-prize winning photographer opens exhibit; Inverstigative travel journalist visits Sac; "Honeymoon with my Brother" author has new book

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2009.03.12 - Madoff Book / Richard Price

Local author has written new book about Bernard Madoff; Author and Oscar nominee Richard Price is speaking in Sacramento

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2009.03.11 - Righteous Porkchop/Memory, Music, Sleep/Buddhism and Science

Book about ethical production of meat; Music and its role in memory; Western expert on Tibetan Buddhism is speaking in Sacramento

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2009.03.10 - First 100/ Eileen Carr/ Behind Budget/"Clark Reeper's Tales"

Sacramento Mayor's first 100 days; Local novelist releases new book; Behind closed doors with budget; Sacramento teenager releases debut novel

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2009.03.09 - Education Summit/ Judas on Trial/ Motivational Speaker

DC schools chancellor Michelle Rhee on eduction; Local company puts Judas Iscariot on trial; How do you become a motivational speaker

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2009.03.06 - Senator Maldonado/Redistricting Reform/Letters

Why did the Republican State Senator decide to vote for the budget; What's happening with the Citizens Redistricting Commission

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2009.03.05 - Arena at Cal Expo/California Water Shortage

How feasible are the NBA's plans; Preparing for reduced water supplies

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2009.03.04 - Prop. 8 Arguments/Marcos Breton/All on Seven

California justices about to hear Prop. 8 arguments; Sac Bee columnist weighs in on local issues; Local band performs live

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2009.03.03 - Stimulus Smackdown/Governmental Ethics/DJ Oasis

Local debate between economics on stimulus package; How do you bring ethics to government; Local DJ has a Sacramento gig this week

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2009.03.03 - Stimulus Smackdown/Governmental Ethics/DJ Oasis

Local debate between economics on stimulus package; How do you bring ethics to government; Local DJ has a Sacramento gig this week

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2009.02.27 - Arena/ Linda Tillery/ Robyn Carr/ The Chris and Paul Show

New plan for Cal Expo; Grammy-nominated blues artist performs in Sacramento; Popular romance novelist has new book out; Sketch comedy

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2009.02.26 - Charles Cobb/ "My Sisters' Shoulders"/ "Crossing Continents"

Civil rights pioneer is speaking in Sac; Film about women in the Civil Rights movement screens today; World Music show on KDVS

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2009.02.25 - St. John's Shelter/ Robotic Birds/ Shoshinz/ Coyote Grace

Local homeless shelter featured on "Oprah"; Researcher uses robotic birds; Japanese comedy duo; Musical duo performs live in studio

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2009.02.24 - Can You Trust Your Doctor?/ Trip to Cuba/ Chicken Genetics

How to choose the right doc for you; Sacramento man travels to his homeland

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2009.02.23 - Cleft Lip Repairs/ Slavery in Sac/ "When We Were Colored"

Local doctor travels to developing countries to help kids; Archy Lee case and the Fugitive Slave Law; Book by Sacramento's Eva Rutland

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2009.02.20 - Open Primaries/ Silver Darling/ "Girls Rock!"

What exactly is an open primary; Local band has new CD out; Movie about all-girls rock camp makes it to DVD

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2009.02.18 - Stimulus Update / Dan Sperling / Tim Bellows

What's new with the stimulus; UC Davis transportation expert appears on The Daily Show; Local poet and teacher talks about new book

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2009.02.17 - Water Rights/ Heart to Heart/ Better Electricity Bills

Complexities of water rights issues in California; Local non-profit celebrates 20 years; How you can reduce your electricity bill to zero

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2009.02.11 - Prisoner Release / Yosemite in Winter

Three-judge panel tenatively rules to release 58,000 prisoners from the system; Activities in the park during Winter months

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2009.02.10 - Women and Iraq/ Mortgage Crisis/ Li'l Smokey update

New book about women's lives during the occupation of Iraq; Follow up on a local listeners proposal to the economic crisis; Update on injured bear

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2009.02.09 - Darwin's 200th Birthday/ Stimulus Plan/ Neruda Translator

Experts discuss his impact on society; How the local governments would use fed stimulus money; Poet completes two-decade project of translations

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2009.02.05 - Mortgage Crisis Solution?/ Daniel Handler/ Mark Bowles

Proposed solution from Roseville man; Lemony Snicket author speaks in Sac; Orangevale painter has exhibit in Stockton

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Marcos Breton/ Fertility Treatments/ "Under the Sea 3D"

Sac Bee columnist on local and regional issues; Latest fertility treatments; Howard Hall is in Sac for "Under the Sea 3D"

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Bob Greene/ Idiot's Guide to Longevity/ Garbage Patch

Oprah's fitness guru is visiting Sacramento; What are the secrets to finding longevity in life; Giant garbage patches floating in the Pacific

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Wine Judging/ Conspiracy Theories/ Cuesta Drive

Wine competition at California Stae Fair; New book about conspiracy theories in American life; Local band has a new album out

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Fatemeh Keshavarz/ Gold Rush Cuisine/ Fables and Fairy Tales

Author visits Sacramento; Tasting cusine from the mid-1800s; The role of fairy tales and fables in art

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Jenny O'Mara / "Wit" / Cowboy Poets

Veteran member of Sac Capitol press corps moves on; Acclaimed production opens at B Street Theater; Cowboy poets gather in Elko, Nevada

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Nestle in McCloud/ Homeless Count/ Ghosts of Wyoming

Controversy over proposed bottled-water plant in Northern California; Annual homeless count; Sac-based Americana rock performs live

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Weekend America / Axel Borg / "Patagonian Adventure"

Host John Moe talks about why its going off the air; Bibliographer of local wine and food sciene library; Second book in mystery adventure trilogy

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Year of the Ox/ Diesel from Coffee Grounds/ Corky Siegel

The Chinese New Year begins today; Making biodiesel out of coffee grounds; Great blues harmonica player

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Ben Underwood / Tesla / Gail Tsukiyama

Local teenager who "saw with sound" is remembered; Top name in Sac rock and roll has an upcoming performance; Bay Area author speaks in Sac

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Francisco X. Alarcon/ Ann Tracy/ Backwoods Jazz

Noted poet and author speaking at children's literature event; Sacramento artist participating in Nada Motel exhibit; Band performs live

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Senior Gleaners/ Conservation Volunteers/ Brian Malow

Local volunteer organization collects and packages food for local programs; Sac-based volunteer organization; Science comedian

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Presidential Inauguration/ August Wilson

We'll talk with Sacramento area residents who traveled to DC; What to expect in Obama's first 100 days; Local theater company begins celebration

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State of the State of Nevada/ Lying Authors/ Sonia Sanchez

How Nevada is doing in the economy; What happens when writers get caught lying; Poet and advocate for Black culture

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Gottschalks Bankruptcy/ State of California/ Mavis Staples

What does it mean for Central Valley stores and employees; How is California doing; Legendary soul singer talks about the civil rights movement

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Business Briefing/Reviewing Restaurants/Blue Note Records

Bad news for City of Sacramento; Sac Bee's new restaurant reviewer tells you how he does it; The history of the legendary jazz label

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John Diamond / Letter to Obama / John McCutcheon

Former National Security reporter has new book out on CIA; What do people hope for from the new President; Folk singer performs live in our studio

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College Crunch / UC Eligibility / Obama's Song

California's need for educated work force; Proposal for new eligibility standards; Local songwriters head to D.C. to debut song

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Amador County Rally/BLM Bidder/"American Outrage"

How small county is dealing with dealership closure; University of Utah student bids in auction; Film being shown at Wild and Scenic Film Festival

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CalPERS Investments/Brain Cancer Research/What's Opera, Doc?

How will CalPERS losses effect workers and retirees; New research into deadly form of brain cancer; Local show explores classical music in cartoons

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Panetta and the CIA / Marcos Breton / Catherine Chalmers

Local law school dean and former CIA general counsel on what to expect; Monthly talk on local issues; Multimedia artist speaking in Davis

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Cruz Reynoso / Work-at-Home Law / Stadium Searches Suit

UC Davis law professor helps advise Obama; Citrus Heights looks to change law to help businesses; Are searches a violation of privacy

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Strong Mayor / On the Tube / Cyclist Honored

Should Sacramento have a strong mayor system of government; What's new on TV in 2009; Local cyclist honored by Queen Elizabeth

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Best Author and Celebrity Conversations of 2008

We listen to some of our favorite conversations with authors and celebrities in 2008

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Movies of 2008 / Best Theatrical Performances

Local critics dissect the best and worst on the silver screen in the past year; Some of the best live theatrical performances from Insight

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Heather Fargo / Painting with Wine / "Stomp"

Former mayor of Sacramento reflects on her time in office; Local artist paints with red wine; Musical opens in Sacramento this week

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Search and Rescue / Prison Overcrowding / Cori Crooks

Who pays for the seach and rescue; Follow up to recent overcrowding segment; Local writer and artist has new book out

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Surviving Layoffs / Prop 2 Follow / Paul Camerer

What it's like being laid off and services that are availalbe; What happens now that it's passed; Sacramento man celebrates 90th birthday

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Prison Overcrowding / Getting Cold

Are overcrowded prisons a violation of prisoner rights?; What's in store for weekend weather

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Spending Freeze / Redistricting Reform / Kate Gaffney

What happens now that Prop.11 has passed; Singer-songwriter has concert this weekend

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High-Speed Rail/Owen McKenna Mysteries/Tamale Tradition

What happens now that voters approved Prop 1a; Tahoe-based author tells you about his novels; One local families' Christmas tradition

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Nick Peters / Dave Brubeck

Former Sac Bee sports writer named to Baseball Hall of Fame; Jazz great to be inducted into California Hall of Fame

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ARB Vote / Flood Maps / Bird Count / Sands Hall

New diesel regulations; New flood maps for Natomas Basin; Bird watchers get there count on; Playwright's adaptation of "Little Women"

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Earthquake Test/Broadway's Ethnic Blocks/Anat Cohen

UNR conducts earthquake tests today; A tour of the many restaurants on Sacramento's Broadway; Latin and klezmer-influenced jazz musician

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Visiting Iran/Unemployment Fund/Toxic Baby Fish/Flamenco

UC Davis Chancellor talks about his trip; What happens if fund runs out; Why are baby fish deformed in SF estuary; Sacramento Arte Flamenco performs

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Day Without A Gay / BT Collins / "Cinderella"

Newly local organization calls for national gay sick-out; Book about his life; British pantomine-style version of classic fairytale

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Local Arts Meltdown/"Scratch Beginnings"/Coexist? Comedy

The economy's effect on local arts organizations; New book by author Adam Shepard; Five area comedians of different faiths perform together

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Darrell Steinberg / Pearl Harbor / Christopher Taylor

New Senate President pro Tem; Local man remembers his experience in Honolulu; Pianist performs in Davis this weekend

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Mercer Veterinary Clinic / Born Free USA / Mike Pinder

Helping homeless pets in Sacramento; Non-profit dedicated to protecting wildlife; Pianist visits Davis this weekend

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Marcos Breton / Philip Kan Gotanda / Golden Whale

Local and regional issues with Sac Bee columnist; Well-known playwright; New book from Colfax author

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Johnson's Leadership Style/Cold Cases/K-9 Sponsorship

What can be learned from how his campaign was run; What happens to Sacramento's cold cases; Local business sponsors police dog

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Food Issues/Slaughter in Sac Valley/Flood Tolerant Rice

Conference on the local food economy; Book about poaching and commercial hunting in the Sac Valley; New strain of rice

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Dave & Lois / Mayoral Advice / Happy Mayfield

Longtime anchors are retiring; Advice for Sacramento's next mayor from two former office holders; New Northern California Band performs

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March of Dimes / Katherine Cooper / David Isay

Big benefit for local chapter coming up; Sacramento native stars in Pier 39 musical; StoryCorp founder has new project

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The White Album / David Shapireau

Local musicians recreate The Beatles White Album this weekend; Sacramento musician releases new album

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"Before Amelia" / Kit Hinrichs / Autum Sky

New play about first African-Amercian aviator opens this weekend; Exhibit of Stars and Stripes collection in Reno; Singer-songwriter performs

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George Mitchell / "Holy Cooperation!" / Radical Forgiveness

Former US Senator and diplomat; Sacramento author tells you about his book; How forgiveness can help people get into business

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Ambassador Ricciardone/Jonestown Massacre/Tom Blees

Former US ambassador to Egypt; Thirtieth anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre; Davis author suggests alternative energy

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Bassist Robert Black / Thomas Kinkade / Chip Conley

Classical bassist performs at FENAM; Artist celebrates 25 years of his work; How the new Citizen Hotel in Sacramento came to be

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How California Votes / The New Deal / Community Banks

How and what Californians voted on; 75th anniversary of the New Deal; How community banks are different

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Cheewa James / Stress Expert / Sac's Baseball Greats

Author and speaker has new book out; Sac State alumnus has stress relieving tips and tools; Local historian is signing his book this weekend

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Voices of Veterans/Dorothea Puente/Play/"Alive & Kicking"

Three veterans talk about their experiences; Twentieth anniversary of Sacramento serial murder case; Jeanmarie Simpson; Music paper's last issue

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Prop 8 Follow / Vote Counting / Father Vitale

What happens now that Prop 8 has passed; How does vote counting actually work; Priest talks torture and terrorism

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Lydia Pense / "Edges of Bounty" / Peter Case

Bay Area band Cold Blood's frontwoman; New book about food growers in Central Valley; Folk-blues musician performs live

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Fourth District Update/Auto Fall-out/KZAP/Authors Luncheon

Update on Brown-McClintock race; Davis woman laid off from GM; Fortieth anniversary of Sacramento rock station; Jennifer Basye Sander

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After the Election / KOVR Embeds / Conductor Search

Results and how they'll affect our area; TV station embeds with Travis AFB troops; Music in the Mountains look to replace Paul Perry

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Voter Turn-out / Exercise Addict / Sleeping Seals

How the polls are looking on election day; Sacramento woman writes book about personal experience; UC Davis researches elephant seals

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Sac Mayor's Race / Delta Queen / High School Jazz

Closing arguments for Heather Fargor and Kevin Johnson; Final voyage for Delta King's sister ship; Award-winning Rio Americano High School band

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Propositions Round-up / Charlie Brown

A look at all 12 propositions on the California ballot; Democratic candidate for California's fourth congressional district

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Tom McClintock/Marnie Breckenridge/"The Hero of Ages"

Republican candidate for 4th Congressional District; Young soprano performs Saturday; Best-selling fantasy author

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Prop 8 / Prop 4 / Bill Durston

Pros and cons of two California ballot initiatives; Candidate running for Third Congressional District

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Save Our Sandhills/Smiley on Shakespeare/Cowboy Poets

Local organization dedicated to saving cranes; Author Jane Smiley and Gina Bloom talk Shakespeare; Poet and yodeler perform in Reno

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"Freedom's Sisters" / NPR Ombudsman / Beethoven Ninth

Exhibit honoring Civil Rights women opens; The role of NPR's ombudsman; Local performance by the Academy at All Hallows

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Julia Glass / "California Trip" / "Assassins"

California Lectures presents "Three Junes" author; New picture book about the Golden State; Dark musical opens in Sacramento

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Kenyan Elections / Prop 2 / "The Nose"

UC Davis prof returns from doing research in Kenya; Follow up on California initiative with the No side; New play opens at STC

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Marijuana Mess / Bond Rates / Freeman Dyson

Enivornmental clean-up of illegal marijuana farms; Are taxpayers getting a bum deal from credit rating agencies; Famed physicist and free thinker

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Climbing Access / "The Women of Lockerbie" / Sue Monk Kidd

Gaining access to local climbing spots; New play opens at California Stage; "Secret Life of Bees" author

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High Speed Rail / David Walker / Tori Sparks

Pros and cons of Prop. 1A; Finacial expert talks about California's budget crisis; Nashville-based singer makes her Sacramento debut

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Ignoring the Grand Jury?/Rock & Register/The Hitman

Are local elected officials ignoring the grand jury? The deadline to register to vote is approaching; Former pro wrestler writes tell-all

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"Funny in Farsi" / Christopher Fairman / 24 Hour Comics Day

Sac State One-Book author is in town; Sacramento musician Christopher Fairman; Local comic book store participates in annual event

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Life After Bush / Prop 2 / Surviving Menopause

Financial Times' columnist is speaking in Sacramento; Prop 2; It's menopause awareness month

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Osama's Tapes / Landmine Removal / Super Foods

Local professor researches Bin Laden's tapes; Working to remove landmines in the world; Top foods and drinks for women

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"Soul Sanctuary"/"Obscene"/ Sacramento's Literary Presses

New exhibit at 40 Acres in Oak Park; Rick Wartzman's new book about the "Grapes of Wrath"; Two small literary presses start up in Sac

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Brian Fagan/Fraser and Haas/Charles Barkley/Julie Meyers

Anthropologist takes on global warming; Fiddler and cellist touring; Baskeball great in town; Sacramento singer-songwriter performs live

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Luke Cresswell / "The Zen of Helping" / Kit Hinrichs

Filmmaker and percussionist talks about "Wild Ocean;" New book from Sac State professor; Renowned graphic designer talks about his work

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Budget & Bills Update / Forensic Artist / Sisters Morales

An update on this year's bills and the state budget; Sacramento PD forensic artist Barbara Anderson; folk music from the Sisters Morales

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Drought Landscaping / 3 Cups Co-Author / A Place Called Sac

Sustainable residential landscaping; "Three Cups of Tea" co-author David Relin; "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival

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Marcos Breton / Waiting for Lefty / Follow Ups

Sacramento Bee columnist Marcos Breton; Waiting for Lefty at River Stage; English Channel swimmer Greg Kautz

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Rock & Roll Museum / Stephanie Taylor / Follow ups

Sacramento's own museum featuring memorabilia from local bands; Artist has new exhibit; We check in on a couple of past topics

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"Battle in Seattle"/"The Junkman"/"Sacramento: Then and Now"

Folsom-based producers tells you about the new film; Sacramento author befrieds homeless man; History of Capital City through images

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Prince Charles' Gardener/Children's Author/Playing 50 States

Recently-retired head gardener for Highgrove royal gardent David Howard; children's book author Barbara Joosse; concerts in all 50 states

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St. Hope/New Agriculture/Dream People/Be Brave Bold Robot

St. Hope investigation; Sustainable commercial agriculture; Documentary about tribe in Amazon; Be Brave Bold Robot performs

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Legacy Computers/Farm-to-School/"First Person Shooter"

What it will take to update out-dated state computer systems; Local program brings farm food to schools; New play at Capital Stage

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National Security Advice/Buyout Follow/Devil Music Ensemble

McGeorge Dean speaks on national security; Bee editor Melanie Sill on journalism in Sacramento; Boston trio performs in studio

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Natomas Building / DNA Database / Chelsea Wolfe

Building before restrictions go into affect; Local professor leads creation of DNA database for Tanzania; Local musician performs live

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Arias and Overtures / Baby Grand / Blues Music Festival

"Arias, Overtures, & Arabesques" in Sacramento; Indie-pop band Baby Grand; American River Music Festival with Ray Bonneville & David Jacobs-Strain

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Bee Buyouts / Agricultural Biodiversity / Houston Jones

State of journalism in Sacramento; What's happening in the field of agricultural biodiversity; Americana quintet performs tonight

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Budget Update / Amethyst Initiative / California Tax Burden

California state budget update; will lowering the drinking age reduce college binge drinking; is California a high-tax state

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High School Book Club/Fall TV Preview/Rich Driver

Local book club teaches critical thinking; What to expect in the new season; Local musician releases first solo album

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Budget Update/Large Hadron Collider/Of Great and Mortal Men

California state budget close?; World largest particle accelerator; Ambitious new album from local musicians

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Brain Tumor Survivor / Homeless Teens / Musicians' Musician

a local cancer survivor and the people who helped her beat the disease; homeless teens; Sacramento musician Harley White Jr

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Coleman Barks / The Traditionist / Carlos Alazraqui

Famed poet, Rumi translator and performer performs in Grass Valley; New album and project from Joey Barro; Comedian performs at Sac State

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Prison Health Care / Internet Speeds / "Three Cups of Tea"

What is the $8 billion for and how will it affect the state budget; Why California lags on average download time; Greg Mortenson speaks in Sac

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School District Rebuttal/Spy/Pastel Artist/Smartsville book

Natomas Unified School District rebuttal; Story of spy who once worked at the Bee; Retrospective of Gil Dellinger's work; Book on Gold Rush towns

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Hood Corp Update / Chris Webster / Trainwreck Revival

Update on federal investigation into Saint Hope; Singer-songwriter talks about not being able to sing; Sac country-rock band performs

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RNC / Wind Farm / Gabe Gardner / Gaffney & Valentino

Republican National Convention; Rio Vista Wind Farm; Olympic volleyball player Gabe Gardner; singer/songwriters Kate Gaffney & Sal Valentino

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McKinley Village / Marcos Breton / World Food Issues

Proposed infill project near Cap City Freeway; Sac Bee columnist talks about issues in our area; Food scientist for Pesticide Action speaks in Sac

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College Algorithm/ Tahoe Author/ Delhi Author/ Camel Races

an algorithm for choosing the right college; Tahoe-based author Todd Borg; the Virginia City International Camel Races

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DNC Wraps Up / Rome Scholar / Fast Chihuahua

What's happening at the convention; Local professor wins award; Sacramento's Izzy competes for world title

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Budget Update / ER Usage / Galt Olympian / Zen Abbott

Update on CA budget; Why are ERs crowded in California; Stephanie Brown Trafton honored by city today; Norman Fischer starts movement

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Carbon-Capture Farming / Soil and Carbon / Mining Toxins

New research looks into trapping carbon dioxide; Some soils have different capacities for carbon absorption; Legacy of old Sierra mines

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Foothill Theatre Update / Phoebe Snow

Follow up with Foothill Theatre on its money problems; Acclaimed singer-songwriter performs in Davis

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Burning Man / Brenda Novak / Dan Hicks

The Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert; romance novelist Brenda Novak; musician Dan Hicks at the Pilot Peak Winery in Penn Valley

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Utah Phillips Tribute / Maria Muldaur / Clan Dyken

Son of legendary singer performs in studio; Blues and soul singer talks politics; Angels Camp-based band is headed to Burning Man

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St. Hope in Harlem / Youth Politics / Mandarin Immersion

St. Hope opens a new school in Harlem; youth delegates from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions; Mandarin language for preschoolers

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Hank Houston/88 KEYS Foundation/Amigos de las Americas

Comic created by two local men in world competition; Non-profit puts pianos into schools; Follow up with local group that works in Latin America

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School Foundations / The 99th / Folsom Zoo

Looking for funding from private sources; New book tells story of forgotten division; Sanctuary for wild animals who can't go home

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Merchandising Beer / Sac Film Fest / Dinah Lenney

New legislation would raise cap on beer promotional merchandise; Two of the featured filmmakers; Actress and writer talk about her memoir

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Supreme Court and Free Trade/American Pop/"On Tap"

Author of new book on commerce between the states; Andy Warhol's Athlete Portraits take center stage in exhibit; Beer documentary on KVIE

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Peripheral Canal / Fish Hatchery for Smelt / Joe Craven

Controversial canal proposed for Delta; Could a hatchery help save the Delta smelt; Instrumentalist shows off some of his more unusual instruments

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Cambodia Children's Photography/"Holler Back"/Catalina Swim

Local exhibit features photos by Cambodian children; Filmmaker brings documentary to Sac Film and Music Fest; Follow up with two Sac women

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Bank-Owned Homes / Pro-Test Founder / Stairway to Stardom

Bank-owned homes follow up; Pro-Test founder Tom Holder; music school Stairway to Stardom

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HOT Lanes / Marcos Breton / Lake Tahoe Paddle Crossing

Would toll lanes in Placer County relieve congestion; Local metro and sporting news; Fund-raising event for Bob Woodruff Family Fund

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Reno-Tahoe Casinos / Climate Change & China / Popsticks

Tribal gaming impact on Reno & South Lake Tahoe casinos; climate change & China; the inventor of "popsticks"

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Sphere of Influence/Agent Orange and Cancer/Life in Iran

Elk Grove seeks to expland south; New links found between Agent Orange and prostate cancer; Iranian-American author speaks in Sacramento

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Urban Oasis / Theater Company in Trouble / Jan Powell

MBA students design green building for homeless; Foothill Theatre Company in danger of closing; New artistic director at Shakespeare Fest

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Healing Honey / Driven Out / Catalina Swim

Using honey to heal burns; Driven Out tells the story of ethnic cleansing of California's Gold Rush Chinese; swimming to Catalina Island

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Eighth-grade Algebra / Fossett Search Update / Pets

New Algebra I testing requirement; Update of a private search for aviator Steve Fossett; Sacramento duo performs at Concerts in the Park

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State Budget Update / Drought Update / "Bare"

What's going on with California's state budget; How is the state's water supply doing; Musical gets its Sacramento premiere

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Dress Code Discrimination / Pups on Prozac

Employees' vs. employers' rights concerning dress codes and religious garmets; Controlling pets behavior through medication

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"Cancer and Death" / Fire in California / Future Fuels

New books tells the story of local couple's experience; New book explores history of fire; UC Davis studying effect of future fuels

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Bird Song Expert / Farm Sanctuary / "Four Play"

Bird song expert Peter Marler; Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur; "Four Play - The Show B4 the Show" at Sacramento's Fourth Stage

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CalPERS Changes? / RT Cuts? / Sierra Storytelling Festival

New bill would let CalPERS offer pensions to private-sector workers; Ridership is up in the area but cuts are proposed; Meet a storyteller

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School Funding / Mathemagician / Brother Paul Brennan

Funding formulas for California schools; mathematics professor and magician Arthur Benjamin; Brother Paul and educating children in wartorn Kenya

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Better Air Conditioners/"Roughing It: Mongolia"/Flutist

Technology behind more energy-efficient ACs; New travel documentary from two Sacramento residents; Kel Mockingbird performs live

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American Bach Soloists / Catherine Russell / 2me

Annual chamber music festival from the American Bach Soloists; jazz and blues vocalist Catherine Russell; Sacramento's alternative folk-rock band 2me

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Eppie's Great Race / French Film Fest / "Going Public"

Thirty-fifth triathlon this weekend; Meet the opening night director; Hear stories from notable Sacramentans about growing up in the projects

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Shingle Springs Casino / "Black"

Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs; African-American art from Sacramento collections at the 40 Acres Gallery in Oak Park

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Veteran Services / Smash & Grab

What services are there for returning veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress?; Local business uses new product to thwart thieves

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Community College Scholarships/Jeffrey St. Clair/Sierra Jazz

community college scholarships; investigative journalist Jeffrey St. Clair; Bill Douglass and his Sierra Jazz Camp

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Politics and the Courts / The Crack Artist / Kate Gaffney

How to keep politic pressure out of the courts; Local man creates an industry with a greeting card; Singer-songwriter performs live in our studio

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Butte Fires / KVMR 30th Anniversary / 98 Cent King

Butte County fires; Nevada City's public radio station KVMR celebrates its 30th anniversary; 98 Cent Clearance Center founder sells The Ponds

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Influential Fiction Writers/ Gregg Coffin /Alcatraz History

Sac State professor is editing encyclopedia; Composer Gregg Coffin and his work writing incidental music; Sac State student writes first book

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Foreclosed Home Maintenance / Locke / JP Aerospace

maintaining foreclosed homes; Chinese descendants in the town of Locke; the Airship to Orbit program at JP Aerospace

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Central Valley Health / Lynn Margherita / Ricky Berger

How poverty, poor personal habits and pollution affect Central Valley residents; New top producer at KVIE; Up-and-coming singer performs

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Going Green / "A Chorus Line" / Talent Quest

Matching electricity needs with power from renewable resources; New production getting rave reviews; East Bay man is one of the winners

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Cache Creek Casino / Marcos Breton / Safe & Sane Fireworks

expansion plans at Cache Creek Casino; Sacramento Bee Metro Columnist Marcos Breton; What are safe and sane fireworks?

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Bishop Gene Robinson/"The Good Life"/"Six Good Innings"

Openly gay bishop speaks in Sacramento; New book about Sacramento's consumer culture; Mark Kreidler's study of small town LIttle League

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Native Pollinators / 9 Parts of Desire / Tangible Applause

habitat preservation of California's native pollinators; a play about Iraqi women; modern-day Medicis in Nevada City form Tangible Applause

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George Lakoff / History of America (Abridged) / Ryan Gillmor

linguist George Lakoff; Complete History of America (Abridged); musician Ryan Gillmor

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Century 21 CEO / Nada Motel / Be Brave Bold Robot

Century 21 President & CEO Tom Kunz; the Nada Motel Art Festival; Sacramento band Be Brave Bold Robot

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Thunder Valley Casino / Rubicon Trail / African Initiative

expansion plans at the Thunder Valley Casino; managing the Rubicon Trail; the African Great Lakes Initiative

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After Angora / I-5 Closure Study / Tom Hayden

the one-year anniversary of the Angora Fire; studying the I-5 closure for disaster planning purposes; former State Senator Tom Hayden

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Thomas Goldstein / James Rollins / NorCal Blues Festival

Thomas Goldstein; author James Rollins; Northern California Blues Festival

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Water Usage/Choral Society/Alzheimer's/ Karen Joy Fowler

Sacramento water consumption; Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra; My Grandma Has Alzheimer's Too; author Karen Joy Fowler

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Abalone Diving / Psychological Torture / Junyao Peng

diving for abalone along the northern coast; the effects of psychological torture; presidential scholar Junyao Peng

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Gender Roles / 2008 College Grads / Wintu Indians Malaria

gender-based roles in same-sex marriages; job prospects for 2008 college grads; the malaria epidemic among the Wintu Indians

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I-5 Colorization/California Children's Rally/Images Theatre

I-5 colorization project in the so-called "boat section"; California Children's Rally for public school education funds; Images Theatre

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Fiddlers Camp/My Miserable Lesbian Pregnancy/The Secretions

Sierra Fiddlers Camp; My Miserable Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy; punk rockers The Secretions

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Wildfires/Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson/Kathy Landis/Nat'l Anthem

wildfire season starte early; NPR Afghanistan reporter Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson; media escort Kathy Landis; National Anthem tryouts at Raley Field

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Bishop Beverly Shamana/Galena Street East/Entertaining Kids

United Methodist Church Bishop Beverly Shamana; Galena Street East performers go to China; keeping kids entertained for the summer

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Legal immigrants / Life on the River / Dragonfly Restaurant

Legal immigrants got their start illegally; Life on the River; Dragonfly Restaurant Art Reception features Carole Sesko and Sara Smith

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Love, Isadora / Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen

the one-woman show Love, Isadora; Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen

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Election Wrap / San Joaquin Film Fest / Special Olympics

election wrap up; San Joaquin Film Festival; Special Olympics; Steve Yee archive interview

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Marcos Breton / BT Collins / Bo Diddley

Election recap with Sacramento Bee Columnist Marcos Breton; a maverick politico, the late BT Collins; archive interview with Bo Diddley

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Foothills Ozone / Extra Dimensions / Golf & Women

Conference looks at impact of ozone in the Sierra; Physicist and author speaks in Davis; How women can break through the golf glass ceiling

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RFK Must Die / Atomic Tragedy / Grain vs. Grape

a new documentary about the assassination of Robert Kennedy; a new look at dropping the atomic bomb on Japan; brewing beer

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Muriel Strand / Bourgeois Tagg / Tuba Fest

Candidate for mayor talks about sustainability; Sacramento band reunites after 20 years; Down in the Valley festival this weekend

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Urban Farm Stands / Brenda Novak / Utah Phillips

Access to fresh food in neighborhoods without grocery stores; Local author tells you about new book; Nevada County's great folk singer died

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Denham Recall / Patient Care Cuts / Paul Perry

Campaign is called off yet remains on the ballot What happens when funding for caregivers is cut Music in the Mountains founder conducts final season

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Gay Marriage Decision/ Amigos de las Americas/ "Dead Lucky"

What the recent California Supreme Court Decision means; Organization brings local volunteers to Latin America; New book about survival on Mt. Everest

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McClatchy Ad Revenues / Hiking Sacramento / Trombone Shorty

Revenues are down - what does that mean for readers; Book highlights 60 hikes near Sac; Jazz-funk phenon from New Orleans performs in Sac

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Vietnamese Activist Home/Internship Benefit/End of the Jews

Jailed Vietnamese pro-democracy activist is home; Mentors and internships supplement high school curriculum; Adam Mansbach's new book

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Sacramento Mayor's Race - A Conversation with the Candidates

Leading contenders Heather Fargo and Kevin Johnson live in our studio

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Dharma Punk / Rock Inc. / "Grammar for the Soul"

Documentary on guy who's started a counter-culture movement; Rock and roll school in Sacramento; New book on grammar

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Budget Revise Reaction / Branch Rickey III / Sac State Jazz

Reaction to the recent May revise of California's budget; President of Triple A baseball's Pacific Coast League; Vocal group performs

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Natural Gas Storage/Chiara Civello/"MoneyTrack"

Facility is proposed under a South Sac neighborhood; Italian jazz singer performs in Davis; Co-host of PBS series offers advice on financial literacy

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Facing our Youth/Hands-free Safety/Consciously Fashionable

The main issues affecting youth in our community; New law expected to save lives; New exhibit at UC Davis explores "green" clothing options

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Mohanna Mediation/Drought Alert?/Clarity/"American Furies"

Resolution of lawsuits concerning K Street development; What's in store for area water resources; Lake clarity in Tahoe; Book out in paperback

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Sold Out Rice / Travel Horror Stories / Kepi & Kevin

The worldwide rice shortage and California rice growers; travel horror stories and how to avoid them; punk-rockers-turned-acoustic Kepi and Kevin

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Tobias Wolff/Coexist Comedy Tour/Jim Pelley/Mayoral Forum

Author of "This Boy's Life" speaks in Sacramento; Comedy tour visits Sac State; Former comedian and "SNL" writer; Debrief with KXJZ's Ben Adler

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Waste-to-Energy / Marcos Breton

What is the City of Sacramento doing with its municipal solid waste; plasma gasification; Sacramento Bee columnist Marcos Breton

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JP Aerospace / Wendy Cook / Vacationing with Gorillas

Founder of local company that flies vehicles into outer space; Renowned cookbook author and chef; Reno woman treks with gorillas

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Altruism / Essay Contest / GasHole

Altruism; Physicians for Social Responsibility Essay Contest; GasHole movie

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Righteous Movement / "Medicinal" / Steve Hanks

Sacramento hip-hop group performs; New documentary about medical marijuana in California; Renowned watercolor artist

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Waterways / Ask a Mexican! / Robotics Follow Up / Poetry

Global warming and California waterway