UC Berkeley Political Science Professor Ron Hassner joins us from Tel Aviv to explain the latest developments surrounding the conflict between Israel and Palestinian territories. Woodland Memorial Hospital nurses show us their mobile vaccine clinic, reaching out to vulnerable populations unlikely or unable to access traditional vaccination sites. Plus, the Yolo Basin Foundation discusses their annual Bat Talk and Walk Summer Programs, visiting a colony of migratory bats that live under Yolo Causeway during the summer.

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June is Pride Month, and for Sacramento, that usually means tens of thousands of people gathering for the annual Pride March and Festival. But the pandemic has canceled in-person events for the second year in a row, as the LGBTQ+ community continues to grapple with the fallout from COVID-19; we examine the issue, what it looks like in Sacramento, and how the community has responded to the challenges.

And as we start to reemerge into the world, what are our social interactions going to look like? A psychology expert joins the show with more on what to expect and what to make of behaviors we’re seeing right now. Plus, with the country’s workforce continuously evolving, we learn more about the so-called ‘labor shortage,’ prospective 4-day workweeks, and the millions of women forced out of their jobs and hurting their potential future earnings.

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In our final interview with the candidates for State Senate District 6, former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones joins the show. Gender pronouns also appear everywhere in our culture, but they’re not new; we examine how and why they’re playing a more prevalent role in the workplace. Plus, the history behind one of the most beloved pit stops along Interstate 80 in Auburn, Ikeda’s.

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Attorney General’s office to issue a probe into PG&E’s Fire Victim Trust meant to compensate wildfire survivors; we talk with the reporter who investigated the handling of the funds. Plus, a Woodland robotics team made it to the semi-finals of a national competition and the students behind the project explain how it works.

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The country's political landscape continues to evolve under the Biden Administration amid party clashes, new pieces of major legislation, and much more; ‌'Political‌ ‌Junkie' ‌‌Ken‌ ‌Rudin‌‌ helps us make sense of it all. America's college financial-aid system has also helped millions of students obtain a post-secondary education, but continuous hikes in tuition and fees are leading many to question what it's actually worth. Plus, a trip to the beloved and historic Mule Days Celebration in Bishop.

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another thing about the house: we own a home our families legally couldn't buy decades ago.

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Sacramento City Council Member Eric Guerra wants to be California’s next State Senator; we talk with him about his run for District 6 in our latest series of interviews with candidates. California’s arts community is also hemorrhaging from the pandemic, and there’s a growing discussion about what it’ll take to get the industry back on its feet financially. Plus, exploring the delta town of Locke’s rich Asian history and what to know before heading to your favorite state park this holiday weekend.

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A new statewide survey provides insight into how Californians stand on several issues, from the recall to vaccines. Sacramento's hot real estate market and lack of affordable housing are also squeezing out the lowest income renters; we look at new funding to address the issue. Plus, the new National Youth Poet Laureate is a local and joins the show with a poem.

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Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed by police. From Floyd’s death to a murder verdict, the days and the months since are fueling continued calls for change. Today we’re turning inward and sitting down with Black artists and business owners, celebrating culture and community, but also asking how they’re reflecting on what’s changed and what hasn’t.

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The COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort continues across the U.S., and with that has come a growing discussion over how vaccine incentives can help the country reach herd immunity. The pandemic has also exposed the weaknesses of congregate care facilities and magnified the need for more at-home and community options; we take a closer look at the future of elder and long-term care. A culture and lifestyle writer joins us with more on the evolution of shopping trends during COVID-19 and what you need to know in the world of wine.

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Cal Fire says the time to prepare for wildfires is now as firefighters and homeowners get ready for an unprecedented season. Local activist and pastor Tycoy Porter also jumps into the State Senate District 6 race.  Plus, CapRadio’s PolitiFact California team brings us its latest reports, and Folsom’s Sutter Street Theatre’s production of the Berenstain Bears series comes to life in a musical.

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