![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Insight: (series debut) Arco Arena
Arco Arena - The home of the Sacramento Kings was built in the 1980s. Critics say it's now shabby, poorly designed, and in the wrong place. What about building a new arena on K Street? Guests weigh in, on the debut "Insight."
Keywords: Arco arena; new arena; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Democratic National Convention delegates / Bush-Cheney campaign
DNC - We check in with delegates who will be attending the Democratic National Convention in Boston next week. Bush/Cheney - The local spokesperson for the Bush/Cheney campaign tells us how it's going on the campaign trail.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; DNC; Democratic delegates; Bush-Cheney campaign; presidential election campaign
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| Insight: Cruz Bustamante
Cruz Bustamante - When Cruz Bustamante ran for governor in last fall's recall election, he broke ranks with the leaders of the Democratic Party. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with the Lieutenant Governor about the dramatic events of last year - and his own political future.
Keywords: Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; KXJZ; Cruz Bustamante; California Lieutenant Governor
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| Insight: Home prices and financing options
Home prices have been rising quickly for years; just last month prices were at record highs in the Sacramento area. Our guests today will talk about ways to finance a big down payment. We'll cover programs for first-time buyers, as well as homeowners looking to upgrade.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; California home prices; Sacramento home prices; first-time home buyers; National Homebuyers Fund; Michelle Dillingham; real estate columnist
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| Insight: Reporters' Roundtable / Tour de France
Some of the topics we plan to discuss today on our first reporters' roundtable: the State budget, booming construction in the Sacramento area, California’s prisons, how the governor is doing. (And hey, what about those Sacramento Kings? Vlade Divac, sweet-passing, nice-guy, goodwill ambassador out; Greg Ostertag, self-described “big, hated white guy” in? Is it possible that the nice-guy Kings, so beloved by the community, were just too soft to do things like, you know, win championships an...
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Tour de France; California prisons; Sacramento Kings; Arco arena; California governor; California budget
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| Insight: Wildfires
State fire officials say California's forests are primed for catastrophe. On today's Insight - What is California doing about wildfires? Are California's forests healthy, and if not, what role does that play in creating the conditions for massive wildfires?
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; wildfires; California wildfires; forest health; fire season; forest stewardship
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| Insight: California Arts Council / Arts Funding / California Budget
A year ago this week, the California Arts Council got the bad news it had been dreading: the state government was cutting its Arts Council funding by more than 90 percent, from $18 million two years ago, to $1 million last year. We'll talk about the state of arts budgets with the Arts Council and local arts groups on today's Insight. Also, KXJZ's Mike Montgomery explains the highlights and bottom line of last night's late-night state budget deal.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; California Arts Council; arts budget; California budget; Mike Montgomery
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| Insight: West Nile virus
West Nile Virus is here, and forecasts for human cases have been revised upward. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with health officials and industry representatives about the impact West Nile Virus can have on our state, and what's being doing about it.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; West Nile virus
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| Insight: Making a New Business Work
Many of us dream of starting our own business. Maybe we'll make more money; do what we love; no more boss. It's easy to focus on the attractions. But to make your business work, you need a whole set of skills you perhaps didn't need as an employee. On today's program, we'll learn what it takes, hear success stories, and take your calls.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Small Business Administration; business startups; starting a business
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| Insight: Reporters Roundtable
Our weekly reporters' roundtable topics will include the Democratic convention, prison reform and the Scott Peterson murder trial. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of a part-time legislature in Sacramento, and what's next with the state budget, and California prisons. Guests will include KCRA Channel 3 anchor and reporter Edie Lambert, Sacramento Bee editorial writer Pia Lopez, and KXJZ's Capitol Bureau Chief Mike Montgomery.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; KCRA anchor; Edie Lambert; Sacramento Bee editorial writer; Pia Lopez; Mike Montgomery; Scott Peterson murder trial; California legislature; California prisons; California budget; Democratic convention
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| Insight: Air Quality
A recent poll found that Californians think their number one environmental problem is air quality. Just how bad IS our air, and is it getting better or worse? Find out today on Insight. Our guests will explain the jargon of ozone, particulate matter and NOX, and tell us what's happening and what still needs to happen to improve air quality.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; air quality; Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District; San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District; American Lung Association
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| Insight: Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a hot topic in the current political discourse, and many Californians are against it. How dramatic an impact does outsourcing really have on our economy, and what can, and should, be done about it?
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; CSU Sacramento; California Labor Federation; outsourcing
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| Insight: Identity Theft
Identity theft is an increasing problem. What are the latest scams, and what can you do to protect yourself? Host Jeffrey Callison talks with detectives from the identity theft task force on today's Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; identity theft
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| Insight: Joey Garcia
Joey Garcia has been dispensing wisdom through her Ask Joey newspaper column for seven years. She's also a counselor, specializing in the spiritual dimension of personal growth. Her latest project is helping to improve education in her homeland of Belize. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with Joey about relationships, faith and more on today's Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Reporters' Roundtable
Reporters join us for our weekly roundtable. We'll talk about the huge proposed reform of California government, the governor's fundraising and more, on today's Insight. Also today, the latest in Sacramento's downtown arena fiasco. Last night at City Hall, the Maloofs announced they were walking away from talks. Sacramento Bee reporter Terri Hardy will give us the latest, along with Bee editorial writer Ginger Rutland and KXJZ Capitol reporter Mike Montgomery.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; reporters roundtable; California government reform proposal; Sacramento downtown arena; Maloof brothers; Sacramento Bee; Terri Hardy; Ginger Rutland; Mike Montgomery |
| Insight: California Performance Review
What will the impact of the California Performance Review be on California jobs and infrastructure? We welcome Billy Hamilton, co-author of the Performance Review, plus CSEA President JJ Jelensic and other experts.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; California Performance Review; Billy Hamilton
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| Insight: Levees
Levees protect our water supply, our crops, and our communities. How vulnerable are they? What is being done to reinforce them? And after June's levee break, has the state solved response problems and figured out just who is supposed to pay?
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; levee break; California water supply; Sacramento River delta; Army Corps of Engineers |
| Insight: Obesity
Is obesity an illness? We talk about the causes and costs of obesity, and speak with a "fat acceptance" activist.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; obesity; fat acceptance
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| Insight: Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is a comic on the rise, and she's appearing this month in Saramento. Jeffrey talks with Maria about getting started in the stand-up business, and the struggles and rewards of life as a comedian.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Maria Bamford; comedian
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| Insight: Political Roundtable
Party politics is the theme of this Insight roundtable. Jeffrey's guests will be Duf Sundheim, chairman of the California Republican Party, and Roger Salazar, a longtime spokesman and press secretary for top Democrats, including Al Gore, Gray Davis and John Edwards.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Duf Sundheim; Roger Salazar; California politics |
| Insight: same-sex marriages
San Francisco is at the forefront of the same-sex marriage debate. Our guests include people whose marriages have been voided by the state, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom's communications director, the director of the Pacific Justice Institute, and a UC Davis Constitutional law professor.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; same-sex marriage; gay marriage; Pacific Justice Institute; UC Davis
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| Insight: Illegal immigrants
Opponents say drivers' licenses give legitimacy to illegal immigrants, and make it harder to track terrorists. But supporters say drivers' licenses are not a benefit … they're simply a way of ensuring that drivers have passed a test and can get insurance. On today's show, we talk with both sides, including an illegal immigrant.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; illegal immigrants; drivers licenses for undocumented aliens
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| Insight: Extraordinary Roles Animals Play in Our Lives
Americans have more than 115 million pets. Jeffrey looks at the extraordinary roles animals play in our lives, from companionship to service to rescue. He speaks with pet experts and goes live to an animal shelter set up in the wake of Hurricane Charley.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; companion animals; animal housemates; service animals; rescue animals |
| Insight: Meth labs
More clandestine labs are cooking methamphetamine throughout California than ever. These labs cause fires and emit toxic chemicals. Jeffrey welcomes members of a special task force and finds out how we got to this point, and what's being done to shut down California's "meth cookers."
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; meth labs; methamphetamine; meth cookers
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| Insight: Roundtable - Iran
Afshin Marashi, a local history professor, recently returned from a seven-week visit to Iran. He shares his views about life and politics in Iran, and the Middle East in general. Also on today's program: Mike Montgomery on the race to replace John Burton as President Pro Tem in the State Senate, and, a quick look at the state fair.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Iran; Afshin Marashi; Mike Montgomery; John Burton; President Pro Tem, California State Senate; California State Fair
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| Insight: Amy Goodman
Amy Goodman visits KXJZ for a live in-depth interview. For eight years, she's hosted Democracy Now, a daily news program, heard on Pacifica and other public radio stations. Jeffrey talks with Goodman about Democracy Now, her career, Pacifica, and U.S. politics.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Amy Goodman; Democracy Now; Pacifica
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| Insight: Youth and Drugs
Substance abuse among school kids is declining, according to a recent survey. There seems to be plenty of good news in the recent state survey of drug use among school students, such as falling levels of marijuana use. However, the survey also found that two-thirds of eleventh graders took drugs or alcohol in the last six months. We talk about drugs and young people on today's Insight - why there's a problem, and what's being to reduce it.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; drug abuse survey
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| Insight: Gang Violence
We look at gang violence in the Central Valley. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department has released a new video documenting the severity of the problem of gang violence. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with detectives and a former gang member.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; gang violence; Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
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| Insight: Sacramento Railyards
Downtown Sacramento's old railyards are getting an overhaul, but how the redevelopment takes shape is still anyone's guess. Key decision-makers and opinion-leaders join host Jeffrey Callison to discuss the possibilities and ramifications.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Sacramento railyards; Heather Fargo; Paul Hammond; California State Railroad Museum
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| Insight: Jazz with Ann Pederson
20-year old Ann Pederson is on a roll. The Ella Fitzgerald Award winner has played Monterey, recorded her own CD, and been honored by Downbeat magazine. For Insight, she performs live in the KXJZ studios with pianist Joe Gilman.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Joe Gilman; Ann Pederson; Ella Fitzgerald Award-winner; jazz singer; live performance
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| Insight: California vacation getaways
Travel experts turn you on to out-of-the-way bed and breakfasts, hidden hiking trails, and great spots for families - all right here in our own back yard. Fresh vacation ideas are the focus of this edition of Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; vacation ideas; California travel; California vacations; Tahoe travel
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| Insight: Two Plans Aiming to Address Growing Commuter Needs
The Central Valley is growing fast, and so are commuter needs. On this Insight Jeffrey Callison looks at a proposed passenger rail line connecting Modesto and Sacramento and a controversial proposal to tie development to upgrades on Highway 50.
Keywords: commuters; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; highway 50; Central Valley
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| Insight: Analysis of Schwarzenegger’s State of the State Address
The State of the State address is Governor Schwarzenegger’s wish list. But at what political price? Guest host Emil Guillermo speaks with Duf Sundheim, Chair of the California Republican Party and Steve Maviglio, former spokesperson for Governor Davis.
Keywords: Schwarzenegger; state of the state address; Duf Sundheim; Steve Maviglio; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Congressman Robert Matsui’s life in public service
California prepares to pay its last respects to Congressman Robert Matsui as he lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda. On this edition of Insight, guest host Emil Guillermo speaks with Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta, Congressman Mike Honda and others about Matsui’s exemplary life in public service.
Keywords: Robet Matsui; congressman; KXJZ; Capital Public Radio; Insight; Sacramento public radio
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| Insight: Doris Matsui
Doris Matsui on the special election to fill Congressman Matsui's seat. Also, an update on El Dorado County's controversial Measure D, and we visit with Presidential Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier.
Keywords: Doris Matsui; special election; Congress; Measure D; Roland Mesnier; President's pastry chef; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: The Moral Dilemmas Posed by Biotechnology
Stem cell research, cloning, genetically modified foods and the like are scientific realities society must face. Jeffrey Callison talks to journalist and author Wesley Smith about the moral dilemmas posed by biotechnology.
Keywords: biotechnology; stem cell research; cloning; Wesley Smith; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Lake Tahoe Warming at Twice the Rate of Oceans
Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about what the warming trend means and the impact it will have on the lake, its clarity, and the economy of the region.
Keywords: Lake Tahoe; global warming; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Celtic Fiddler Jamie Laval
One of the premiere Celtic fiddlers on the international music scene is touring our region. Jamie Laval joins Jeffrey Callison to talk about old music styles from the UK and Ireland and how he modernizes them for contemporary audiences. Live performance.
Keywords: Celtic fiddler; Jamie Laval; UK and Ireland music; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Marriage-Like Benefits for California Gay Couples
A new law gives marriage-like benefits to gay couples in California. It's not legal for gays to marry, but some would say the new law enables them to divorce. We'll unravel the new law and look at the challenges it's sure to face.
Keywords: gay couples; marriage-like benefits; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: University of California Regent Ward Connerly
UC Regent Ward Connerly, instrumental in overturning the systems affirmative action policy, steps down after 12 years. Connerly speaks about his tenure in California and what lies ahead as he takes the battle on racial preference to Michigan.
Keywords: UC Regent; Ward Connerly; affirmative action; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Performance Based Pay for Teachers
Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about how tying teachers' salaries to performance will impact our schools and our students. Also: Jeffrey talks to a representative from Denver Public Schools, where a merit-based system has already been approved.
Keywords: teacher salaries; Denver Public Schools; merit-based system; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Singer-Songwriter and Musician Jackie Greene
Singer-songwriter and musician Jackie Greene has done well with independently released CDs, regional gigs, and as an opening act. Jackie talks about his new major label record deal and his plans for the future. Live performance.
Keywords: Jackie Greene; singer-songwriter; live performance; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Steroids in Sports
Steroids can give athletes competitive advantage, but theyre controversial and can result in a player's suspension. Today: steroids in sports, the health impact, and should they be considered one of many tools athletes can use to strengthen their game?
Keywords: steroids; sports; athletes; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Social Security
Many Americans rely on Social Security when they retire. But should today's younger workers count on it, too? We consider whether Social Security really is in crisis, and what impact partial privatization would have.
Keywords: Social Security; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Canadian Reporter Sheldon Alberts
How does California news play on the pages of newspapers beyond our borders? We talk to a Canadian reporter on assignment in California whose covering some colorful stories. Also, we learn about California's most powerful farmer.
Keywords: California news; Canadian reporters; California farmer; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: The Iraqi General Election, in California
280,000 people in 14 countries could take part in the Iraqi general election, some right here in California. Today: a prominent Iraqi on what it was like to cast his vote and a woman who led delegations to Iraq to deliver humanitarian aid.
Keywords: Iraq; Iraqi general election; humanitarian aid; voting; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Does Chocolate Have Health Benefits?
We’re constantly reminded that too much dessert can be a bad thing. But can chocolate really be all that bad? Research at UC Davis indicates that antioxidant flavanoids in cocoa could be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Keywords: Dessert; chocolate; UC Davis research; antioxidant flavanoids; cardiovascular health; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: What Makes a Healthy Marriage?
From high divorce rates to the controversy over same-sex unions, the institution of marriage has been taking a beating. What makes a healthy marriage and what keeps it alive? The Project Director of the Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project has the answers.
Keywords: Healthy marriage; divorce; same-sex unions; Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Great Ideas for a Romantic Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Today we reveal some of the most romantic settings northern California offers. We'll turn you on to lodging, restaurants and scenic drives you might not know about . . . all right here in our own backyard.
Keywords: Valentine's Day; romantic settings; scenic drives; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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| Insight: Sacramento Job Growth and Career Development
Job growth has been flat in the Sacramento region since June of last year. Are you waiting for a bounce in the economy before considering a career change? We look at the local job market, and learn ways to develop your career.
Keywords: job growth; career change; economy; local job market; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
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