SacTown Talks

Kristin Olsen is a member of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the former leader of the Republican caucus in the California State Assembly.

Her recent column "GOP is dead in California. A new way must rise" made waves for its incisive analysis of the maladies of the GOP in California. Olsen argues that the old GOP brand of opportunity for all - regardless of creed or color - has given way to extremist rhetoric, racial resentment, and a toxic national brand associated with President Trump.

Join us as we talk about the increasingly polarized two party system, how moderates in the middle - of both parties - often feel left out, and together, we reflect on governance, the California Legislature, and how to craft a new path forward.

Tom Armstrong is the author of Sacramento Homeless Blog. He has spent over 10 years living, as he refers to it, in "homeless world" of Sacramento.

Previously a freelance writer, Tom Armstrong provides a lucid and insightful view of the goings-on in Sacramento's "homeless world." We talk how folks end up on the streets, mental health, drug abuse, panhandling, and patient dumping by Sacramento hospitals. Tom also offers his candid views on service providers that purport to help.

Michael Passmore is the owner of Passmore Ranch, a premium freshwater, sustainable fish ranch in Sloughhouse, California. If you are eating fish or caviar at a nice sit-down in Sacramento, there is a good chance you got it from Michael.

Join us as we talk about Michael's military service, how he dropped out of law school to work a raw piece of land off Jackson Highway, and discuss all things regarding food, travel, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and local Sacramento!

One of my favorite talks so far!

Catching up with Navid Dehghen, Aaron & Johnny of The Proud Network, which is a network of artists, producers, and creatives dedicated to showcasing lifestyle, art, and culture in Sacramento. Navid is also owner and creator of Extra Cheese clothing brand, whose shirts are featured at the Getta Clue Store in DOCO.

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and California State Senator representing Senate District 6 which includes the cities of Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Elk Grove. We talk about how he found his way to politics as a practicing pediatrician, discuss his bill to end the personal belief exemption which allowed parents to send unvaccinated kids to California schools, discuss the dangers of influenza and end with a discussion on the 2018 legislative session and his priorities for Sacramento.

Rob Bishop is an Australian Anesthesiologist on loan to UC Davis Medical Center and a blue belt at Team Alpha Male. We discuss how Australian doctors are trained to respond to emergencies in the outback, talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, and discuss best practices for training, nutrition, recovery, and overall health from a medical and scientific perspective.

Garrett Van Vleck is the owner-operator of B-Side and Shady Lady Bar. Bill Ngo, is the owner-operator of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine. We talk about the restaurant and beverage scene, over-regulation in California & Sacramento, martial arts, development on K St., and much more.

Joe Wagoner is Executive Vice President & Co-Founder of Sacramento Republic FC. We talk about his idea to establish a professional #soccer team in #Sacramento, the Tower Bridge Battalion, and Republic FC's bid to become an expansion franchise for Major League Soccer (MLS).

We also discuss his personal journey as a sports management professional and making Sacramento home after various stints in other markets.

Ezra Romero is Capital Public Radio's environmental reporter and host of the YosemiteLand podcast.

He's also filmed multiple award-winning documentaries and has won five Golden Mike Awards through RTNA of Southern California for his radio reporting. In 2016, he was awarded a second place podcast award from PRNDI.

Previously of Valley Public Radio David has recently made Sacramento his home. Join us as we talk all things YosemiteLand, discuss reporting in a "post-truth" era, and making Sacramento home.

Lin Fei Fei is a Chinese-Born artist whose most recent work includes the building-wide mural at Holy Diver as part of 2018 Wide Open Walls. She is also the winner of Sacramento Republic FC's "Paint the Park" competition. Her design was chosen by fans as the to grace Papa Murphy's Park.

She moved to Sacramento shortly after receiving her Master's Degree in painting at the Luxun academy of fine arts.

We talk about her latest murals, her artistic influences, and just generally get to know one of the premiere artists in Sacramento!