What is UC Davis Aggie Square? Aggie Square is being called the biggest economic development investment in Sacramento in a generation and aspires to transform the university and the capital region. UC Davis Chancellor Gary May joins host Scott Syphax
Capital Stage and the Power of Theater
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
2022 Economic Outlook
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
Studio Sacramento: The Asian American Glass Ceiling
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing, best-educated, and highest-income racial group in the U.S. However, this diverse community still experiences challenges reaching executive and management leadership positions. Ascend Executive Advisor Buck Gee and California Senator – District 6 Dr. Richard Pan join
An Eyewitness Account from Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its subsequent savagery and violence has many of us wondering if this is the first act of the next world war. Sacramentan Gianni Ballack joins host Scott Syphax from on the ground in Ukraine
California’s State Capitol Annex Project
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
COVID’s Impact on Healthcare Workers
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
The HistoryMakers – Julieanna Richardson
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
Meritocracy and Inequality in America
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?”
West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero
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