Studio Sacramento

From humble beginnings on Old Sacramento’s Delta King, Capital Stage has gained a reputation for bold and thought-provoking theater that entertains and drives discussion. Capital Stage Artistic Director Michael Stevenson joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the power of theatre and its future in Sacramento.

​For the first time in a generation, inflation is back, and everything seems more expensive than before. Economist Sanjay Varshney joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about how our economy got to this point and where it might go from here.

​Three opponents of California’s State Capitol Annex Project join host Scott Syphax to discuss why Sacramentans should care whether the building is restored and rehabilitated or torn down and replaced. Featuring representative Richard F. Cowan of Public Accountability for our Capitol, Paula Peper of Save Our Capitol!, and Mark Hulbert of Preservation Architecture.

​As numbers drop, it's easy to think that COVID is behind us, but the collateral impact for healthcare workers directly fighting on the front lines continues. Nurses Michelle Linenberger and ​Andrea Vega-Breaux and ​Dr. Peter Yellowlees from UC Davis Health share their experiences with host Scott Syphax.

The HistoryMakers, an extensive repository of digital biographies, records first-person narratives from accomplished and influential African American figures who have made their mark on history. The visionary behind The HistoryMakers, Julieanna Richardson, joins host Scott Syphax to discuss this impressive video oral history collection, which is housed at the Library of Congress.

​World-renowned Harvard professor, philosopher, and author Michael Sandel joins host Scott Syphax for a discussion about his recent book “The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?”

​Before becoming Mayor of West Sacramento, Martha Guerrero served her city for over 15 years and advocated for issues ranging from aging to mental health. Mayor Martha Guerrero joins host Scott Syphax for a discussion about her experience in public service and her vision for West Sacramento’s future.

The beginning of 2022 might feel like the beginning of 2021 with a spike in the pandemic being the leading issue of a new year. California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón of The Sacramento Bee and Ed Goldman of The Goldman State join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the issues and people they think will dominate the headlines and our conversations in the coming year.

A vibrant arts and cultural community bring life to a city. How do we grow the creative community and the population that supports it? Allison Cagley of Friends of Sacramento Arts and Megan Van Voorhis of the City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about Sacramento’s plans for the future of the arts and its importance in education.

​Prior to the pandemic, the Sacramento region was on a roll. Now as we try to recover, what’s next for our economy, and how do we grow our region’s prosperity? CEO Barry Broome from the Greater Sacramento Economic Council joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about his insights on the future of the capital region.