Studio Sacramento

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sacramento State, just released its first economic report on the Hispanic community. Rita Gallardo Good of Sacramento State, Lydia Ramirez of Five Star Bank, and Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about this community’s role in our region’s future.

The role of Black athletes and the use of their voices and bodies on and off the field is a charged topic among many sports fans, commentators, and the players themselves. Dr. Vernon Andrews, author of “Policing Black Athletes: Racial Disconnect in Sports,” joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about this issue and how it relates to the players and the public that watches them.

Sacramento’s Police Chief Daniel Hahn will be retiring after four years leading the department. Chief Hahn joins host Scott Syphax to share his perspective on his time in command and the events he’s faced along the way.

The sun could provide cooking fuel for almost half of the world’s population. Based in Sacramento, Solar Cookers International is leading the movement bringing solar cooking to the world. CEO Caitlyn Hughes joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the environmental, social, and life-improving benefits of solar cooking.

We all hoped for a much better year in 2021 after a very tough 2020, but for many, the year has become more of the same. The Sacramento Bee’s California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about 2021, California’s political landscape, the recall effort on Governor Gavin Newsom, the state’s future, and more.

El Concilio – based in Stockton, California – provides the San Joaquin Central Valley with services ranging from job readiness to family wellness. CEO Jose Rodriguez joins host Scott Syphax to share the stories of the people the organization helps and the work yet to come.

Sacramento is a hub of entertainment with popular events like Aftershock and Farm to Fork and a new performing arts center. With COVID cases on the rise, our region is navigating staying safe while trying to return to the things we enjoy as a community. Mike Testa of Visit Sacramento joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about what’s happening in Sacramento – now and in the future.

With the upcoming recall vote deciding the fate of Governor Gavin Newsom, ​political experts Rob Stutzman and David Townsend join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about their views on the recall effort and the issues shaping the future of California politics.

​Since the onset of the pandemic, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has experienced increased levels of ​​​​hatred and violence. Manjusha P. Kulkarni of A3PCON and Stop AAPI Hate, Daniel Sakaya of Crossings TV, and Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the roots of this hostility and what is being done about it.​

​From current efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom or running for Governor in 2024, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about his case for the recall and his plans and vision for California if he’s elected governor.