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	New Bill Aims to Educate Gun Buyers Gun ownership is a constitutional right, but a new bill takes aim at how guns are sold. Host Jeffrey Callison asks experts what the government's role should be in regulating a citizen's choice to bear arms. Keywords: Gun ownership; KXJZ: Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 109 Average rating: (0 review)
	Major Impact Choosing a college major can be as important as choosing the right school. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with counselors, administrators, and a recent college graduate about the impact selecting a major can have on both student and school. Keywords: College major; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 260 Average rating: (0 review)
	Improving Public Transportation Bus and light rail users in Sacramento say managers must improve safety and efficiency before raising fares and cutting routes. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about the challenges of running a public transit system when fares only cover a fraction of the costs. We'll also look at a new transit system in our area that offers wireless Internet access, airplane-style seats, and satellite television in each of its buses. Keywords: Public Transportation; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 109 Average rating: (0 review)
	Behind Jury Duty Decisions of great consequence, often matters of life and death, are decided by juries. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with a judge, a jury consultant, lawyers, and other experts about how juries are selected, what goes on in deliberations, and what you should know before you serve. We'll also hear recent recommendations to improve the jury system. Keywords: jury duty; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 278 Average rating: (0 review)
	How Carpool Lanes Impact our Environment and Community HOV lanes benefit carpoolers and save gas, but at what cost? Today on Insight: as plans mount to extend carpool lanes in our area, opponents have raised their voices. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about the impact HOV lanes have on our environment and community. Keywords: Carpool; gas; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 129 Average rating: (0 review)
	Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration A large percentage of California's inmates return to prison after their release, prompting citizens and state officials to ask if it needs to be that way. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with a parolee who faced life imprisonment, public officials, and other experts about the pros and cons rehabilitation. Keywords: Rehabilitation; Incarceration; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 339 Average rating: (0 review)
	Summer Writers' Conference Do you have passion for the written word? Today on Insight host Jeffrey Callison speaks with industry insiders and accomplished authors. They tell us how to polish your writing skills and how to get published. Keywords: Summer Writers' Conference; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 225 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Podcasting You've heard about podcasts, but just what are they, and how do they work? Attend today's Insight for Podcasting 101. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with small and established podcasters about the programming they offer, why they do it, and if anyone's earning a living at it. Also: the San Francisco radio station that re-broadcasts podcasts found on the web. It's believed to be the only station of its kind in the nation... Keywords: Podcasting; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 529 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: UC Merced UC Merced is the first new University of California campus since 1965. Today on Insight: the impact the new campus will have on Merced and the San Joaquin Valley, and whether it can fulfill expectations. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with campus officials, local leaders, students, and other experts. Keywords: UC Merced; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 524 Average rating: (0 review)
	School Dropout Rates / Hamlet Dropping out of school can have dire impact on a student. It also impacts the school system and our community. How big is the problem posed by dropouts in our region, and what can be done? Experts join host Jeffrey Callison. How does an actor breathe life into these famous words that are mysterious, profound and cliched, all at the same time? Jeffrey talks with Cameron Crain, who's playing Hamlet this month for the Nevada Shakespeare Company... Keywords: school dropout; Hamlet; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 218 Average rating: (0 review)
	Successfully Managing Your 401(k) It's named after a section of the 1978 Internal Revenue Code, and is one of the most widely used retirement savings plans in the U.S. Investment experts tell us how to best use a 401(k) plan to save for our golden years. One of our guests is the man who created the first 401(k) plan. Keywords: 401(k); retirement; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 147 Average rating: (0 review)
	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 Downloads: 56 Average rating: (0 review)
	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 Downloads: 1
	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 Downloads: 3
	Dr. Husain Siddiqui Dr. Husain Siddiqui joins host Jeffrey Callison to speak about how countries in Asia are dealing with gender and religion in new ways. Dr. Siddiqui is a professor of social work at Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi. Harriet and Anne Sacramento State music professor Deborah Pittman never imagined that her idea for a play inspired by two of history's great women - Anne Frank and Harriet Tubman - and their personal struggles against racism, would become a reality on the New York stage... Keywords: Insight; Dr. Husain Siddiqui; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio; tattoos Downloads: 115
	Soaring California Housing Prices As California housing prices continue to soar, the divide between the cost of renting and the cost of buying grows. Will renting continue to flourish or will the fabled housing bubble finally burst? Host Jeffrey Callison looks into the future of California's housing market with experts on our region's markets. Keywords: Soaring California Housing Prices; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 300 Average rating: (0 review)
	Initiative Analysis Dozens of initiatives are circulating in California, hoping to qualify for the ballot. Governor Schwarzenegger supports several that would advance his top priorities, but Democrats want a deal before those initiatives go to the voters. Host Jeffrey Callison talks about the current crop of circulating initiatives with the Sacramento Bee's Dan Walters, and Professor Bob Waste, of Sacramento State's Public Policy & Administration Graduate Program. Keywords: Initiative Analysis; Schwarzenegger; Dan Walters; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 115 Average rating: (0 review)
	Civic Education in Schools A new bill urges the State Board of Education and local school boards to increase emphasis on civic education in California's public schools. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about the role of civic education in our schools and the bill that proposes to legislate it. Keywords: Civic Education in Schools; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 175 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dr. Gino Strada / CalClarity Host Jeffrey Callison talks with Dr. Gino Strada, founder and chief surgeon of Emergency, a humanitarian organization that provides medical services in war-ravaged parts of the globe. With 10 hospitals and dozens of first aid posts and clinics, Emergency has brought health care to hundreds of thousands of war victims. Their patients tend to be mostly civilian. Jeffrey Callison speaks with members of the ad-hoc group CalClarity... Keywords: Dr. Gino Strada; CalClarity; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 160 Average rating: (0 review)
	Video Game Violence / Jack Mitchell A new bill would slap retailers with a $1,000 fine each time they sell a violent video game to a minor. Some child psychologists claim that violent video games desensitize young players and make them more violent. Others refute those claims and feel that that limiting access to these games would be an infringement on First Amendment rights. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts on either side of this issue... Keywords: Video game violence; Jack Mitchell; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 274 Average rating: (0 review)
	Stem Cell Institute / Cadaver Exhibit Host Jeffrey Callison looks at the surprisingly heated race among several California cities to host a stem cell research institute; Sacramento is one of the leading candidates. The creator of a San Francisco cadaver exhibit explains how the cadavers maintain their poses. Keywords: Stem cell research institute; cadaver exhibit; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 213 Average rating: (0 review)
	Bill Champlin / Fraud Investigation Bill Champlin, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader of the legendary Bay Area funk and jazz band The Sons of Champlin, joins host Jeffrey Callison to perform live and talk about the band's forthcoming CD. The Sons of Champlin perform April 29 and 30, 7:30 pm, at the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento. 916-457-7553 You won't believe the things people try to get away with. Joseph Decker was a Special Investigator for the State Farm Insurance Company in Los Angeles, and a supervisor at State Fa... Keywords: Bill Champlin; Insurance Fraud; Joseph Decker; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 649 Average rating: (0 review)
	Liberal Talk Show Host Al Franken Liberal talk show host and comedian Al Franken joins host Jeffrey Callison to talk about his career and political aspirations, the fledgling Air America radio network, and, just maybe, someone named Rush Limbaugh. The Al Franken Show broadcasts live today from Sacramento's Crest Theater. Last fall he ran 72 hours to complete a nonstop, 262 mile run. You've seen him on 60 Minutes and The Late Show with David Letterman... Keywords: Al Franken; Rush Limbaugh; Dean Karnazes; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 332 Average rating: (0 review)
	Is Wal-Mart Good for California? Host Jeffrey Callison looks at the arguments for and against. Unions and other groups say Wal-Mart pays poorly and hurts small businesses. But millions of customers seem happy with the choice and value they find there, and many economists point to job growth. Community leaders from our region tell us how their cities have responded to Wal-Mart. Keywords: Wal-Mart; Community; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 110 Average rating: (0 review)
	Teen Drivers / Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Kathy Kelly Several related bills propose to place limitations on California's teen drivers. Should teen drivers be banned from using cell phones while driving, be off the roads by 11:00 pm, and display a 'young driver' placard? Or is this simply a case of 'teen-profiling,' as many younger drivers claim? Experts join host Jeffrey Callison to figure out what restrictions should appropriately be placed on teen drivers... Keywords: Teen drivers; Kathy Kelly; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 162 Average rating: (0 review)
	Terrorism Preparedness / NCAA Championships The threat of a terrorist attack in our region is taken seriously by government and emergency response teams, but how well are we prepared? Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with local officials and other experts to find out. The 2005 NCAA Track & Field Championships are coming to Sacramento next week. Jeffrey previews the event with an organizer and an athlete. Keywords: Terrorism Preparedness; NCAA Championships; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 129 Average rating: (0 review)
	Controversy Over CPB's Role / CA Immigrant Children The chair for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting thinks public TV and radio have a liberal bias. Is he right? And if so, is he right to try and change it? A panel of experts join host Jeffrey Callison to answer the question. A new report by the Public Policy Institute of California finds more than 40% of California's youth are the children of immigrants. The report's co-author, S. Karthick Ramakrishnan, discusses the findings with Jeffrey. Keywords: Corporation for Public Broadcasting; immigration; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 144 Average rating: (0 review)
	Justice Janice Rogers Brown / Naturally Occurring Asbestos Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with San Francisco Chronicle Washington Correspondent Carolyn Lochhead about yesterday's confirmation of the controversial Justice Janice Rogers Brown. Asbestos A federal health consultation and recent EPA study have fueled concerns about asbestos levels in El Dorado Hills. Jeffrey speaks with experts about the impact naturally occurring asbestos can have on people, and how officials and communities are responding. Keywords: Justice Janice Rogers Brown; Asbestos; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 448 Average rating: (0 review)
	World Sheepdog Trials / New Arnold Biography You're in for a treat on Insight today: Host Jeffrey Callison takes the show outside to Capital Public Radio's grassy courtyard with a sheepdog and three sheep! Also joining Jeffrey: Suzy Applegate, captain of the 5 member US team competing this summer in the World Sheepdog Trials in Ireland. This is the first time dogs from the U.S. will be allowed to compete in the trials. Suzy, her Border Collie Bet, and three North Country Cheviot sheep, will show us how it's done! Jeffrey also speaks with L... Keywords: World Sheep Trials; Schwarzenegger; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 206 Average rating: (0 review)
	Norman Lear / Summer Solstice Norman Lear is sponsoring a visit of a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence to Sacramento. Guest host Douglas Everett speaks to Norman Lear about stirring civic interest in California's youth. The almanac says today is the first day of summer, but it's during the summer when the earth moves to its farthest point from the sun. So why doesn't the weather get colder? Douglas talks to experts about some little known, but curious, facts about the orbital dance of earth and sun. Keywords: Norman Lear; Summer Solstice; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 138 Average rating: (0 review)
	Redesigning Medi-Cal In January of this year Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed a redesign of the state's Medi-Cal program that could impact hundreds of thousands of Californians. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with advocates and critics about the future of Medi-Cal. Keywords: Medi-Cal; Schwarzenegger; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 162 Average rating: (0 review)
	Comic Marilyn Pittman / Soaring Sacramento Divorce Rate On the eve of the Pride festival in San Francisco, comic Marilyn Pittman speaks with host Jeffrey Callison about the state of gay comedy. The Sacramento County divorce rate is an astonishing 78%, nearly 30% above the national average. Jeffrey speaks with experts about why so many Sacramento marriages end in divorce. Keywords: Marilyn Pittman; gay comedy; divorce rate; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 784 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Does California Need Border Police? The federal government has patrolled the U.S. border since 1924, but some people think California needs extra protection. On the next Insight: key players tell us what it would mean if California helped the feds beef up border security. We also talk live with a private citizen live as he patrols the U.S. - Mexico border. Keywords: protecting California's borders; immigration; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 178 Average rating: (0 review)
	Genetic Privacy Your genetic makeup can reveal important information about your future health. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with policy, medical and privacy experts about how this information is used, and how it should be managed. UC Davis researchers have just completed a study examining the cancer risk posed by everyday exposures to asbestos fibers in naturally occurring geologic asbestos deposits. Jeffrey speaks with Marc B... Keywords: genetic privacy; asbestos study; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 207 Average rating: (0 review)
	Is Medicare in crisis? Is Medicare in crisis? If it is, just how big is the problem? Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with policy and medical experts about the impact on Californians and possible solutions. Keywords: Is Medicare in Crisis?; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 1,785 Average rating: (0 review)
	DUI Pilot Program / David Bianculli A pilot project in Sacramento proposes a new program for dealing with drunk drivers. Jeffrey speaks about the concept with a doctor, a lawmaker, a police officer, and other experts. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with Fresh Air's TV critic, David Bianculli. David will speak at the Summer Writers' Conference. Keywords: DUI Pilot Program; David Bianculli; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 419 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Chumscrubber / Syringe sales in Sacramento County The Chumscrubber, now open in theaters, is a richly layered critique of fractured and fractious American suburban life. Host Jeffrey Callison interviews lead actor Jamie Bell along with the film's producer and director. Syringes are sold in most states without a prescription. A vote from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors could make it legal here. Jeffrey will talk with experts about how the decision could affect you. Keywords: The Chumscrubber; Syringe sales; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 180 Average rating: (0 review)
	Spam and the Law Electronic junk mail, or spam, can fill your email box fast, and can cause companies thousands, or even millions, of dollars. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about spam and the law, emerging email threats, and whether or not there is room for legitimate email marketing on the web. Keywords: Spam and the Law; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 203 Average rating: (0 review)
	Life After Prison California has the largest prison population in the U.S.; six of its cities are in the top ten nationally for prisoner release. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with a parole agent, a former prisoner and other experts about the challenges of reintegrating ex-convicts into society. Keywords: Life After Prison; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 436 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Minimum Wage A new bill would create a process for regular raises in California's minimum wage. What impact would that have on businesses and workers, and is it the right approach? Host Jeffrey Callison finds out with analysis from policy, business and labor experts. Also, Jeffrey speaks with Jim Brazelton, the recently retired district attorney whose department successfully prosecuted Scott Peterson. Keywords: Minimum Wage; Jim Brazelton; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 874 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Autism Autism rates are on the rise and no one seems to know why. What are the symptoms, and how do parents and children cope? Host Jeffrey Callison explores various aspects of autism with medical professionals, an author who's also a parent, and a man who grew up dealing with the disorder. Keywords: The Mysteries of Autism; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 556 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Podcasting You've heard about podcasts, but just what are they, and how do they work? Attend today's Insight for Podcasting 101. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with small and established podcasters about the programming they offer, why they do it, and if anyone's earning a living at it. Also: the San Francisco radio station that re-broadcasts podcasts found on the web. It's believed to be the only station of its kind in the nation. Keywords: Podcasting; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Insight Downloads: 412 Average rating: (0 review)
	CA Recall Election Anniversary / Jack Lynn It's been two years since the recall election. Today host Jeffrey Callison is joined by KQED's Sacramento Bureau Chief John Meyers, Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Weintraub, and KCRA anchor and reporter Kevin Riggs, for a roundtable discussion on the highs and lows of Governor Schwarzenegger's term in office. Also, from the Insight archives: Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante reflects on the recall election... Keywords: California Recall election; Schwarzenegger; Jack Lynn; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 552 Average rating: (0 review)
	Insight: Performance Addiction When people feel like they're not good enough, they sometimes do extreme things to compensate. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli, author of "Performance Addiction: The Dangerous New Syndrome and How To Stop It From Ruining Your Life," and other experts, to look at the lengths people go to achieve, and the price they pay. Keywords: performance addiction; Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 160 Average rating: (0 review)
	Funding California's Schools A proposition in November's special election ballot could have big impact on the way funding levels for public schools are determined. Experts join Jeffrey Callison to talk about the challenges school budgets face in California, and how much money they really need. Keywords: California school funding budget; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 350 Average rating: (0 review)
	The State of the Auburn Dam If you thought plans to build the huge Auburn Dam were dead, think again. Two years ago, local leaders dropped the dam in favor of other flood protection measures further downstream. But that compromise might be unraveling, and the stakes are high for both sides. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with key players on both sides of the issue. Keywords: Auburn Dam; flood protection; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 189 Average rating: (0 review)
	Jeanette Colbert / Wheelchair Sports Jeanette Colbert, a local woman who left California to work in a rural South African village, talks about life there post-Apartheid with host Jeffrey Callison. Wheelchair Sports Jeffrey speaks with Peter Arballo, president of Wheelchair Sports International, and Doug Pringle, co-founder of Disabled Sports, USA. Both groups, based in Sacramento, reach nationally and globally to help people overcome disabilities through sports... Keywords: Jeannette Colbert; wheelchair sports; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 190 Average rating: (0 review)
	Mail Order Brides / Eugenics Chriss Enss joins host Jeffrey Callison to talk about her new book, Hearts West, which brings to life true stories of mail-order brides of the Gold Rush. The history of California's aggressive eugenic sterilization program is revealed in a Sacramento State exhibit. Jeffrey speaks with University of Virginia Professor Paul Lombardo, an expert on California eugenics, and the exhibit's designer, UC Davis Associate Professor Kathryn Sylva. Keywords: Mail order Brides; eugenics; KXJZ; Sacramento Public Radio Downloads: 188 Average rating: (0 review)
	David Mas Masumoto / Satirizing Show Biz David Mas Masumoto, a third-generation San Joaquin Valley farmer, ruminates on the nature of growing grapes and peaches, and saving a way of life, in his memoir "Epitaph for a Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm." This segment of Insight originally aired October 6, 2005. Anything goes in "Anton in Show Business," when a self-absorbed television actress, an off-off-Broadway thespian, and a naive theater novice come together in a doomed run of a Chekhov play in Texas... Keywords: David Mas Masumoto; Satirizing Show Biz; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio Downloads: 168 Average rating: (0 review)
	Sacramento Kings' 20th Anniversary / Writing Teacher Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Arco Arena and the Kings basketball team in Sacramento. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with Jerry Reynolds, an executive with the Kings who's worked with the team since its inception. Also: Sacramento Bee sports columnist Mark Kriedler on what's up in local and regional sports. Writing teacher Pat Schneider talks to Jeffrey today about her work. Schneider has led hundreds of workshops since the 1970s, helping writers find their voices... Keywords: Sacramento Kings; Writing Teacher; KXJZ; Sacramento Public radio Downloads: 140 Average rating: (0 review)