Episode 12 – Santa’s Origins, Community in Crisis, and Leadership on the Court

In this episode of We Are Sacramento, Mario dives into the fascinating history of Christmas — from ancient winter traditions to how Santa Claus became the red-suited cultural icon we know today. Mari brings the conversation back to the community with a heartfelt discussion on the Fortunate Feast, the importance of togetherness during the holidays, and the tough reality of navigating active-shooter awareness and recent shootings happening far too close to the season of joy. Miles closes things out with a powerful segment on leadership — what it really means in sports, why it matters, and seriously… why can’t the Sacramento Kings get the right leaders in place?

A mix of history, real talk, and hometown honesty — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.