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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

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Roy Rogers
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Host

Vicki Gonzalez
Host of Insight with Cap Radio; longtime Sacramento-based journalist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Capital Insights

    We need a radio show like Capital Insights giving us a very close insight of issues in Sacramento, the region, our nation, topics that affect people everyday. California stories and political forethought are important!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heights18
    United States8 years ago
  • Good NorCal News

    As KQED can't get their podcasting $h!t together, this is my go-to podcast for state level political news. Ms Ruyak isn't the greatest host but I've heard worse and I like the music that is included in many episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bumadinga
    United States11 years ago
  • Consistently informative, entertaining and surprising

    Spend an hour with Beth Ruyak and the Insight team each day and you are guaranteed to come away with something new... be it information, awareness or perspective about the people and topics important to our community today. You're likely also to be entertained by the parade of musicians, authors, actors and other creatives who pass through the CapRadio studios to perform live and share ideas. And no matter how many Insight shows you've heard, chances are you'll be surprised every so often with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PConVox
    United States11 years ago
  • Keep your finger on current events in the region with Insight

    Great interviews, fascinating topics and in depth conversations about the Sacramento region and beyond. Highly worth a listen.

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    Forevermelody
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The mix of data-driven politics with arts features resonates with regional audiences.
Listeners praise the show's Sacramento focus and balance of policy, reporting, and culture.
Occasional critiques note host consistency but overall praise informative and engaging storytelling.

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Q: What kinds of policy or market changes could help buffer prices in the near term?
Increasing competition and imports to stabilize supply could help, along with negotiations for long-term supply deals and increasing terminal and port capacity; however, debates over subsidies under cap-and-trade complicate near-term policy choices.
Getting Ahead of the Summer Crud | California Stoneworkers With Silicosis | Roy and Gaynell Rogers
Q: What are the safety measures for workers handling engineered stone, and why is there debate about stronger action?
Safety measures include wet cutting and specialized respirators, but inspectors still find violations; doctors argue stronger steps are needed, up to prohibition of fabrication/installation of engineered stone with higher silica content to protect downstream workers.
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Q: How does hantavirus transmission typically occur and what should people worry about during summer travel or cruises?
Hantavirus has multiple strains; the Andes strain is the only one with person-to-person transmission and is associated with cruise ship exposure, but the risk overall is very low and heightened by indoor, crowded environments; testing includes antibody and PCR, with monitoring of exposed individuals for weeks to months.
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Q: So what are the most common cases you're seeing at the moment?
Rhinoviruses and other cold-like infections circulate year-round, with enteroviruses causing hand, foot, and mouth disease in children, plus mycoplasma pneumonia in school-age kids; overall COVID is circulating at a very low level right now.
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Q: What role do independents and super PACs play in influencing campaigns?
Independent expenditures can deliver messages without direct coordination, potentially shaping perceptions even when not attributed to a specific candidate, which can complicate voters' understanding of who is backing whom.

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What is Insight With Vicki Gonzalez about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features daily, in-depth conversations with community leaders, journalists, policymakers, artists, and experts focused on Sacramento-region issues and broader California topics. Episodes frequently blend hard-hitting politics, public policy, and investigative reporting with cultural segments, arts, and local storytelling. A notable strength is the mix of policy analysis, data-driven reporting, and human-interest elements—including live performances and guest profiles—that help listeners understand how national trends play out locally. The show stands out for its accessibility, local focus, and willingness to pair serious governance and public-safety discussions with arts and culture, making it useful for sponsors and guests seek... more

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Recent guests on Insight With Vicki Gonzalez include:

1. Tanequa Welch
2. Kathy Schmidt
3. Jan Judson
4. Roy Rogers
5. Farida Javala Romero
6. Gaynell Rogers
7. Veronda Lyons
8. Kathy James Robinson

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