Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
Capital Public Radio
Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Genres:
Talk Show Replays
Networks:
Capital Public Radio
Description:
Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
Twitter:
@CapRadioNews
Language:
English
Contact:
7055 Folsom Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95826-2625 9162788944
Email:
webmaster@capradio.org
Episodes
POLITICO’s California Playbook | Carlos Reales Dominguez’s Retrial | Sacramento Pop Choir
5/26/2026
Nearly 2 million people have taken advantage of early voting in California, with the primary only a week away. Plus, we'll talk with a law professor about what a retrial might look like. Finally, adults come together to sing pop hits.
Duration:00:50:14
California’s Gas Prices and Supply | Make It Happen Yolo County | Teen & Adult Self-Growth Workshop
5/21/2026
How is the state looking to tackle high gas prices while meeting climate goals? Plus, a nonprofit helps foster youth transition to adulthood. Finally, learn life skills for teens and adults.
Duration:00:50:30
Getting Ahead of the Summer Crud | California Stoneworkers With Silicosis | Roy and Gaynell Rogers
5/20/2026
We check in with an infectious disease expect about what to expect from summer viruses. Plus, new reporting highlights dangers of working with artificial stone. Finally, musician and chef share family recipes and photos in new book.
Duration:00:50:29
Early Voting Returns | Sacramento Suns Australian Football Club | Local ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Submissions
5/19/2026
Political consultant shares early voting trends ahead of Primary election. Plus, we get the lowdown on “footy,” a sport that’s part rugby and part soccer. Finally, a round up of our favorite local entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.
Duration:00:50:16
Breaking Down the May Revise | LAO’s Response to May Revise | State Superintendent’s Race | ‘The Host’ Television Pilot
5/18/2026
Governor Newsom has released his final budget revision. We'll hear more details about what's in the plan, and a response from the LAO. Also, a look at the contenders to lead the Dept. of Ed. Finally, Sacramento-based TV show screens at the Sophia.
Duration:00:49:40
Point-In-Time Count Shows Rise in Unhoused Population | CalMatters Investigates DMV Loophole | Davis Art Studio Tours
5/14/2026
New data from recnet survey of the region's homeless population shows a rise in numbers. We'll hear more. Plus, a loophole allowing DMV to pocket profits from car auctions. Finally, 48 artists participate in studio tour taking place this weekend.
Duration:00:50:28
Campaign Spending | Gubernatorial Candidate Xavier Becerra | Vanessa Hua Releases ‘Coyoteland’
5/13/2026
Political science professor weighs in on the role of money in election campaigns and how it shapes races. Also, reporter Gerardo Zavala shares recent interview with candidate for governor. Finally, award-winning author releases new boook this month.
Duration:00:49:29
Project Homekey Investigation | California Wildfire Season Preview | In a Nutshell: Glynn Washington
5/12/2026
Calmatters investigates successes and failures of state's Project Homekey. Plus, how the Forest Service and CAL FIRE are preparing for summer wildfires across the region. Finally, Snap Judgement host makes his In a Nutshell debut.
Duration:00:50:16
POLITICO’s California Playbook | Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan | Sacramento Master Singers Conductor Retires
5/11/2026
How is the race for California's next leader shaking out? POLITICO weighs in. Also, Matt Mahan makes his case for governor of the state. Finally, a longtime artistic director and conductor retires after four decades.
Duration:00:50:08
CA Insurance Commissioner Race | Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Thurmond | ‘Arts Talk’
5/7/2026
We learn more about the candidates vying for California Insurance Commissioner and their proposals. Plus, Tony Thurmond makes his case for Governor of California. Finally, family-friendly festivals taking place this month.
Duration:00:40:55
California’s Treasurer Race | New Podcast ‘Are We Doomed?’ | The Origin of ‘Big Day of Giving’
5/6/2026
Unpacking the wonkiness of the California treasurer's race. A new podcast explores the threats that haunt humanity. Finally, an annual event raising money for Sacramento nonprofits returns this week.
Duration:00:49:36
Primary Election Ballot Preparation | Governor Candidate Katie Porter | Local ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Submissions
5/5/2026
California Voter Foundation offers tips on how to navigate the candidates and races on the ballot. Plus, Katie Porter makes her case for Governor. Finally, some of our favorite Northern California Tiny Desk submissions.
Duration:00:50:16
Sac City Council Races | Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton | Comedian Paula Poundstone
5/4/2026
We learn more about city council districts in Sacramento that are up for election. Plus, Steve Hilton makes his case for Governor of California. Finally, a "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" panelist performs in Sac this Thursday.
Duration:00:50:16
Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Local Artist Feature
4/30/2026
We listen to a live concert recording at CapRadio featuring Classical and Jazz musicians from Sacramento coming together to celebrate Jennifer Reason's 100th episode of the Local Artist Feature
Duration:00:50:26
Sac Bee’s AI Scaling Tool | 10 Years of Prop 64 Cannabis Legalization | RSVP Choir Spring Concert Series
4/29/2026
The Sacramento Bee's new AI tool draws controversy from inside the newsroom. Also, 10 years ago voters passed Prop 64 to to legalize recreational marijuana. Finally, the RSVP Choir performs to raise money for charity.
Duration:00:50:30
Investigation Into USFS Use of Roundup | Chico State Human Identification Lab | Catriona McPherson’s ‘The Dead Room’
4/28/2026
We'll learn about an investigation that looked into the use of a controversial weedkiller in national forests. Also, a lab at Chico State works to identify human remains. Finally, Winters-based mystery author celebrates the release of a new book.
Duration:00:50:16
DACA Under Trump Administration | New CA State Parks | Joshua’s House Homeless Hospice
4/27/2026
We'll hear the story of a Sacramento "dreamer" whose immigration case was reopened last month. Plus, California names three new state parks in the Central Valley. Finally, hospice care for the unhoused in South Natomas.
Duration:00:50:16
California Gubernatorial Debate | Iran War and the Bahá'í Faith | NABJ Sacramento
4/23/2026
The leading candidates for governor met for a televised debate this week. We'll check in with the moderator. Plus, we'll learn more about the largest non-Muslim minority in Iran. Finally, regional conference for media professionals kicks off Friday.
Duration:00:50:27
K-12 Enrollment Declines | My Favorite Tree | Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra | Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel
4/22/2026
School enrollment is on the decline and that has major implications for school funding tied to daily attendance. Also, celebrating the City of Trees on Earth Day. Plus, new production of Rashomon opens. Finally, artist performs tonight at the Crest.
Duration:00:50:30
Patterson ICE Shooting | Sacramento Urban Debate League | West Coast Book Club
4/21/2026
We'll learn more about the circumstances around a recent ICE shooting in California. Plus, teaching the art of debate as we head into another election cycle. Finally, Sac Library participates in largest book club on the West Coast.
Duration:00:48:55