Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

By CapRadio

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, politi... more

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May 07, 2026CA Insurance Commissioner Race | Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Thurmond | ‘Arts Talk’
CA Insurance Commissioner Race
For years Californians have seen skyrocketing insurance premiums and companies pulling out of the state amid major wildfires and other national disasters. These are some of the major issues facing the state’s next Insurance Commissioner, which regulates the country’s largest property and casualty insurance market. CalMatters Economy Reporter Levi Sumagaysay joins Insight with more on the candidates vying for the office, and their proposals to make the insurance landscape more transparent, accountable and affordable.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Thurmond
Tony Thurmond is rounding out his final year as State Superintendent, with eyes to become California’s next governor. But the Democrat is polling at the bottom, in an already crowded field of candidates. Superintendent Thurmond joins us about why he believes there is still a path to winning over voters, with the primary deadline fast approaching.
Insight has reached out to all eight gubernatorial candidates. You can find our ongoing interviews here.
‘Arts Talk’
Festival season is starting in the Sacramento region. Arts Advocate Veronica Rodriguez joins us this month with a list of events and activities to check out, including one that the Insight team is participating in.
Second Friday Art About in Davis
Second Saturday in Sacramento
Learn to Loom at Sutter’s Fort
Second Annual Johr Jawani Da Mela: Punjabi Cultural Festival at Elk Grove Regional Park on May 9
BerryFest at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, May 9 and 10
5th annual AAPI Night Market on Capitol Mall, Sacramento, May 15
International Kids Festival 2026 at William Land Park, May 23
Sacramento Valley Korean Culture Festival in Rancho Cordova on May 3
iSMASH! A Piñata Exhibition is taking place this month at Prism Gallery. There's an opening reception May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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May 06, 2026 California’s Treasurer Race | New Podcast ‘Are We Doomed?’ | The Origin of ‘Big Day of Giving’
California’s Treasurer Race
California is in the midst of election season, with early voting underway and the primary coming up on June 2. Many races are drawing attention, from the gubernatorial contest on the statewide level to local contests for city and county seats. But one race that might not be drawing the most attention is the race to become California's next treasurer. CalMatters Housing Reporter Ben Christopher joins Insight to talk about the wonkiness of being the state's top banker, and some of the major names vying for the seat.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
New Podcast ‘Are We Doomed?’
Could killer robots take over the world? Will the Northern hemisphere be destroyed by a supervolcano or an asteroid? These are the questions at the center of “Are We Doomed?,” a provocative new podcast series from Ben Bradford. The award-winning public radio journalist and founder of NuanceTales explores the threats that haunt humanity and separates fact from fiction.
The Origin of ‘Big Day of Giving’
Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together for 24 hours to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the region. Big Day of Giving is an annual event that has raised more than $117 million since it began in 2013. We’re going to learn more about the foundation behind what’s become known as “Big Dog.” Kelly Siefkin is the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, which supports non-profits organizations in Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties.
CapRadio is a media partner of Big Day of Giving.
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May 05, 2026 Primary Election Ballot Preparation | Governor Candidate Katie Porter | Local ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Submissions
Primary Election Ballot Preparation
California’s primary election is less than a month away, and ballots are going out to voters full of information on races — from statewide offices like governor and attorney general, to local city council seats. But navigating this much information can be overwhelming as voters try and make informed decisions. Kim Alexander, Founder and President of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation joins Insight with tips on how to navigate the many candidates and races on your ballot ahead of Election Day.
You can read CapRadio’s ballot guide here.
Governor Candidate Katie Porter
Top of the ticket is the race for California governor. We’re continuing our series of conversations with the gubernatorial candidates. Up next is former Congresswoman Katie Porter, who just received an endorsement from the McClatchy California Editorial Board, which includes the Sacramento Bee. We’ll learn what sets her apart from the other Democrats in a crowded field, as well as her first priorities in office if elected.
Insight has reached out to all gubernatorial candidates. You can find our ongoing interviews here.
Local ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Submissions
Twelve years ago NPR started the Tiny Desk Contest where unsigned artists across the country enter a video of their original music for a chance to play a Tiny Desk Concert of their own in Washington D.C. Two years ago Sacramento’s The Philharmonik won the top prize and this year close to a thousand Northern California artists threw their hat into the ring. Today on Insight, Senior Producer Andrew Garcia joins Communities Reporters Keyshawn Davis and Ruth Finch to preview some of their favorite entries.
Find all of their picks here.
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May 04, 2026 Sac City Council Races | Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton | Comedian Paula Poundstone
Sac City Council Races
Ballots are being mailed out to voters ahead of the June primary elections, covering everything from statewide races to multiple seats on the Sacramento City Council. Three councilmembers — for District 1, District 5 and District 7 — are facing challengers, while a fourth is running unopposed. CapRadio Local Government Reporter Riley Palmer joins Insight to talk about these races, and the ongoing issues that the council faces.
Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton
We’re continuing our series of conversations with the candidates for governor. Steve Hilton is an entrepreneur and former Fox News commentator, who became a U.S. citizen in 2021 and has called the Bay Area home for more than decade. The Republican also received a key endorsement from President Trump. Hilton joins us about his vision for California.
Insight has reached out to all gubernatorial candidates. You can find our ongoing interviews here.
Comedian Paula Poundstone
For longtime public radio listeners the name Paula Poundstone will no doubt be familiar. Paula has been gracing CapRadio's airwaves as perhaps the most well-known panelist on “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” for almost as long as it's been running. And that is just the tip of the iceberg of a career that has seen her perform standup around the world and on late night TV from Carson to Colbert, and start a beloved podcast called “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.” Senior Producer Andrew Garcia sat down with the comedian ahead of her standup show in Sacramento this Thursday at the Crest Theater.
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April 30, 2026 Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Local Artist Feature
Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Local Artist Feature
There’s just something in the water here. Northern California is home to an amazing array of talented Classical artists who regularly light up international stages. From performers to composers, Sacramento is practically overflowing with talent and it can be a lot to keep track of. That’s where CapRadio’s Jennifer Reason comes in. Every Friday at noon (and 6 p.m.) on the Classical station she hosts a different artist from the area and explores their work through song and conversation.
In honor of the 100th episode, we recorded a live concert at CapRadio featuring both Classical and Jazz musicians, to celebrate the richness and diversity of the talent in the region, which is reflected in CapRadio’s programming.
Performers:
Guitarist George England
Cellist Mike Dahlberg, accompanied by Jennifer Reason
Pianist Arend Aldama
Tenor Robert Vann, accompanied by Jennifer Reason
Italian Soprano Vanessa Martucci, accompanied by Jennifer Reason
Violinist Bill Barbini and Flutist Mathew Krejci, accompanied by Jennifer Reason
CapRadio’s Mike Nelson on French horn, accompanied by Jennifer Reason
Jazz Combo with Avery Jeffry on standup bass, Andrew Maloney on sax, Andrew Mills on jazz guitar, and drummer Jeremy Paz
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April 29, 2026 Sac Bee’s AI Scaling Tool | 10 Years of Prop 64 Cannabis Legalization | RSVP Choir Spring Concert Series
Sac Bee’s AI Scaling Tool
The Sacramento Bee has rolled out a new AI scaling tool to summarize and generate content, including stories reported and written by the paper’s journalists. The new tool, developed by the Bee’s parent company McClatchy Media, has raised concerns among reporters who have been withholding their bylines from stories generated by AI. CapRadio Communities Reporter Ruth Finch breaks down the controversy, and how other news organizations are utilizing artificial intelligence.
10 Years of Prop 64 Cannabis Legalization
In 2016, voters passed Proposition 64, legalizing the sale and possession of recreational cannabis in California for adults 21 and over. Medical marijuana was legalized 20 years earlier in the state with the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996. But Prop 64 marked the creation of a much larger market that advocates promised would bring with it a windfall of new tax revenue. While opponents worried legal weed could lead to more dangerous roadways and higher rates of cannabis use in teens. Now that it's been almost a decade since its passage, Health Reporter Grant Stringer took a look at how Prop. 64 lived up to the hopes (and concerns) that surrounded it and wrote about it in the Mercury News and the East Bay Times.
RSVP Choir Spring Concert Series
For over 25 years the Reconciliation Singers Voice of Peace ensemble, also known as RSVP, has been using their voice to inspire audiences, while uplifting the community. The group of professional musicians donate their time and talents to put on performances that benefit local charities. This weekend they have two performances to support Bigger Than Us Arts who look to make arts education accessible and affordable for all. Joining us to tell us more about the history and future of RSVP is Founding Artistic Director Julie Adams and president of the Board of Directors Karen Percy.
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April 28, 2026 Investigation Into USFS Use of Roundup | Chico State Human Identification Lab | Catriona McPherson’s ‘The Dead Room’
Investigation Into USFS Use of Roundup
A popular weedkiller has long been at the center of a heated debate about whether a key ingredient causes cancer. That debate made its way to the Supreme Court yesterday as oral arguments began over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer. This tension has reached an inflection point with the Trump Administration. President Trump supports the use of glyphosate and recently signed an executive order boosting its production and providing manufacturers with legal immunity. As all of this is unfolding a new investigation hones in on California and the widespread use of this controversial weed killer across forests ravaged by wildfires in Lassen, Yosemite and Tahoe. Nate Halverson is a Senior Reporter and Producer for the radio show and podcast Reveal and he joined us with his investigation.
Chico State Human Identification Lab
Established in 1972, the Chico State Human Identification Lab has been working to solve the mysteries of unidentified human remains, aiding investigations and helping to bring closure to families. This work has taken its team of forensic anthropologists into natural disaster zones, to the battlefields of World War II to identify long-lost servicemembers. Director Dr. Ashley Kendell and forensic anthropologist Dr. Colleen Milligan join Insight to shed more light on the lab’s work, including a recent expedition to Poland.
Catriona McPherson’s ‘The Dead Room’
Catriona McPherson has a mind for mystery. The Winters-based crime fiction author is back with her latest stand alone novel. Set in Scotland, where McPherson is from, “The Dead Room” is a psychological thriller with an audiobook narrator at the center of the tale. It will be released this Friday, May 1, with a book launch scheduled at the Avid Reader in Davis.
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April 27, 2026 DACA Under Trump Administration | New CA State Parks | Joshua’s House Homeless Hospice
DACA Under Trump Administration
A growing number of people part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are facing immigration enforcement under the Trump Administration. Set as immigration policy in 2012 by the United States, it allows some individuals brought to this country illegally as children to apply for a limited work permit. Today on Insight, CapRadio Statehouse Politics Reporter Gerardo Zavala shares the story of one Sacramento woman whose life was upended after her case was reopened last month.
New CA State Parks
California is already home to the most state parks in the country, but few can be found in the Central Valley. That will change this year with the addition of three new state parks, including one along the Feather River in Yuba County. State Parks Director Armando Quintero and Rachel Abbott, Public Information Officer for Yuba County, join us today to explain more about what’s to come.
Joshua’s House Homeless Hospice
For the past year, a new facility in South Natomas has been helping people experiencing homelessness and living with a terminal illness see out their final days with dignity and compassion. The idea for Joshua’s House was in the works for more than a decade, the brainchild of former UC Davis and Sac State professor Dr. Marlene von Friederichs-Fitzwater, who lost her grandson Joshua on the streets of Nebraska in 2014. Chris Erdman joins Insight to talk about the work of Joshua's House, the first hospice-like home of its kind on the West Coast caring for people experiencing homelessness.
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April 23, 2026 California Gubernatorial Debate | Iran War and the Bahá'í Faith | NABJ Sacramento
California Gubernatorial Debate
The leading candidates for governor took the stage for a televised debate. The Insight California Politics debate aired across the state on stations owned by parent company Nexstar - including KRON4 in San Francisco, KTLA in Los Angeles, KSWB/KUSI in San Diego, KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento and KGET in Bakersfield. The six candidates for Wednesday’s debate, two Republicans and four Democrats, qualified through Nexstar’s standardized qualifying criteria: Steve Hilton (R), Tom Steyer (D), Chad Bianco (R), Xavier Becerra (D), Katie Porter (D), Matt Mahan (D). FOX40 Anchor and Political Journalist Nikki Laurenzo co-moderated the debate and joins us with her takeaways.
Iran War and the Bahá'í Faith
The Iran war has killed thousands of people, and conditions continue to change daily amid a tenuous ceasefire and ongoing hostilities. It has also ignited strong responses and emotions from across the Iranian diaspora. Dr. Hengameh Roohi is an Iranian-born clinical psychologist, and a member of the Bahá'í Faith, the largest non-Muslim minority in Iran. She joins Insight to talk about how Bahá'ís are facing persecution in Iran, and why she centers human rights while navigating the ever-changing situation of the war.
NABJ Sacramento
National Association of Black Journalists, Sacramento (NABJS) is a nonprofit organization representing media professionals in the region. They are hosting a regional conference from April 23 to April 25 at Aggie Square. Joining Insight is Courtney Dempsey, NABJ Sacramento Vice President and Anchor for Good Day Sacramento, along with NABJ Sacramento Member Lanaya Lewis.
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April 22, 2026 K-12 Enrollment Declines | My Favorite Tree | Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra | Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel
K-12 Enrollment Declines
California is home to more than five million K-12 students, the highest number in the country. But for almost a decade, statewide enrollment has declined including a nearly 75,000-student drop this year. This has major implications for school funding, which is tied to daily attendance. EdSource reporters John Fensterwald and Diana Lambert join Insight to talk about this ongoing slide, and how some districts in the Sacramento region appear to be bucking the trend.
My Favorite Tree
In honor of Earth Day, CapRadio is going all in on Sacramento being the City of Trees. The SacramenKnow team has launched My Favorite Tree asking listeners and readers to send a photo and message of their favorite tree. Communities Reporters Keyshawn Davis and Ruth Finch join us to share some of the responses so far. We’ll also get a tour of Capitol Park to learn about native trees. And if you’d like some shade, they’ll tell us about a SMUD program where you can plant them free of charge.
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra
Jeannie Wood is the Executive Director of the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) based in Grass Valley. She joins us ahead of the premiere of Rashomon at the Nevada Theatre with Director Sonny Alforque and Actors Josh Laquian and Eileen Hoang. The production is based on the 1950 film exploring notions of truth and justice. It runs from April 23 to May 16.
Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel is an award-winning Australian guitarist and composer who has been performing since he was a young child in the early 1960s. His distinct style and blend of pop, folk, country, jazz and classical have garnered him worldwide recognition as one of the greatest living guitar players. He is currently on tour for his latest album Living in the Light and has a stop at the historic Crest Theatre April 22. Excellence in Jazz Host Avery Jeffry sat down with Emmanuel to discuss his star studded musical career.
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