Studio Sacramento
Join the conversations that matter to our region with host Scott Syphax.
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper
S14 Ep13 | 26m 23s
Tackling the Region’s Most Pressing Challenges and Building Trust
Los Rios Chancellor Brian King
S14 Ep12 | 25m 33s
The Impact of the Los Rios Community College District on the Sacramento Region
Identity and Civics in Sacramento County
S14 Ep10 | 26m 5s
Dr. Mindy Romero and Dr. Richard Pan Explore Belonging and Representation
This episode is made possible by the financial support of Sacramento County’s Transient Occupancy Tax 
Young Black Men in America Face a Crisis
S14 Ep6 | 26m 50s
Dr. Eric Gravenberg and Wornel Simpson Share Pathways to Success for Black Men
Angelo Tsakopoulos
S14 Ep4 | 25m 50s
Real estate developer and philanthropist Angelo Tsakopoulos joins host Scott Syphax.
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty
S14 Ep3 | 26m 5s
Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Profile
This episode is made possible by the financial support of AARP California 
Flojaune Cofer, Ph.D.
S14 Ep2 | 26m 13s
Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Profile
This episode is made possible by the financial support of AARP California
Reinventing Downtown Sacramento
S14 Ep1 | 26m 56s
Michael Ault of Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Kipp Blewett of Rubicon Partners
Mental Healthcare in Times of Crisis
S13 Ep14 | 25m 48s
Exploring Solutions with WellSpace Health’s Christie Gonzales and Dr. Jonathan Porteus
Congressman Tom McClintock
S13 Ep13 | 26m 44s
U.S. House of Representatives, CA District 5 Tom McClintock
Sacramento City Budget Impact on Youth
S13 Ep12 | 25m 55s
Sacramento Assistant City Manager Leyne Milstein and Former Councilmember Jay Schenirer
Sacramento’s Growing Hmong Community
S13 Ep11 | 26m 1s
Mai Vang, Sacramento City Councilmember, Dist 8 & Nancy Xiong of Hmong Innovating Politics
CA Youth Group Homes Funding Crisis
S13 Ep10 | 26m 17s
Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento’s Glynis Butler-Stone and Heidi Sanborn
Homelessness in Sacramento County
S13 Ep9 | 26m 48s
Homeless Advocate Erin Johansen and Sacramento Cottage Housing’s Kris Martin
Economic Outlook March 2024
S13 Ep8 | 26m 3s
The recession that most economists predicted would happen didn’t happen. Economist Sanjay
Congressman Dr. Ami Bera
S13 Ep7 | 26m 2s
Dr. Ami Bera has served the Sacramento region since 2013 and represents California’s 6th C
Sacramento and Beyond 2024
S13 Ep6 | 26m 46s
California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón of The Sacramento Bee joins host Scott Syphax.
Middle East Crisis
S13 Ep4 | 27m 13s
CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central CA Executive Director Basim Elkarra joins Scott Syphax.
Economic Outlook
S13 Ep2 | 26m 42s
Economist Sanjay Varshney joins host Scott Syphax to share his insights on the economy.
Transgender in America
S12 Ep18 | 27m 8s
Alexis Sanchez of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center joins host Scott Syphax.
Sacramento State’s Dr. Luke Wood
S12 Ep17 | 26m 40s
Get to know Sacramento State President, Dr. Luke Wood.
The State of Regional Community Banks
S12 Ep16 | 26m 46s
James Beckwith of Five Star Bank and Simone Lagomarsino of Luther Burbank Savings.
60 Years of The Sacramento Observer
S12 Ep15 | 25m 50s
Publisher Larry Lee discusses The Sacramento Observer’s history and future.
“Bridge the Gap”
S12 Ep14 | 25m 45s
Co-Authors Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary discuss breakthrough communication tools.
The Homeless World Cup in Sacramento
S12 Ep13 | 26m 31s
Tiffany Fraser and Lisa Wrightsman of Street Soccer USA join host Scott Syphax.
The Importance of Childhood Literacy
S12 Ep12 | 25m 48s
April Javist and Michael Lynch join host Scott Syphax.
Finding Your Roots: Lead Genealogist
S12 Ep11 | 26m 19s
Nick Sheedy, Lead Genealogist of Finding Your Roots joins host Scott Syphax.
The Black Panther Party’s Legacy
S12 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Former Black Panther Party Members Akinsanya Kambon and Van Taylor join host Scott Syphax.
What is Antisemitism?
S12 Ep9 | 25m 42s
A Conversation with Rabbi Mona Alfi, Kiyomi I. Kowalski, and April Powers.
The Youth Mental Health Crisis
S12 Ep7 | 26m 58s
Join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about youth mental health.
A New Approach to Housing and Community
S12 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Local entrepreneur and Unseen Heroes CEO Roshaun Davis joins host Scott Syphax.
Is Recession Inevitable?
S12 Ep5 | 26m 25s
Sanjay Varshney shares his insights with host Scott Syphax.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Staff
S12 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about The Sacramento Bee’s editorial work.
Back to School After the Pandemic
S12 Ep3 | 26m 11s
Kids are back in school after the pandemic. But what are the long-term impacts?
American River Parkway Foundation
S12 Ep2 | 25m 28s
American River Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto
Capital Stage and the Power of Theater
S11 Ep23 | 25m 8s
Capital Stage Artistic Director discusses the power of theatre and its future.
The Asian American Glass Ceiling
S11 Ep21 | 26m 36s
Join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about Asian Americans in leadership.
Because Our Fathers Lied
S11 Ep20 | 26m 9s
Join Craig McNamara for a conversation about his new book, “Because Our Fathers Lied."
An Eyewitness Account from Ukraine
S11 Ep19 | 25m 31s
Gianni Ballack joins host Scott Syphax from on the ground in Ukraine.
California’s State Capitol Annex Project
S11 Ep18 | 25m 10s
Scott Syphax discusses why locals should care whether the State Capitol Annex is restored.
COVID’s Impact on Healthcare Workers
S11 Ep17 | 25m 35s
Nurses from UC Davis Health share their experiences with host Scott Syphax.
The HistoryMakers – Julieanna Richardson
S11 Ep16 | 26m 37s
The World’s Largest African American Video Oral History Collection
Meritocracy and Inequality in America
S11 Ep15 | 25m 13s
Michael Sandel, Harvard Professor and Author, discusses his recent book.
Sacramento 2022
S11 Ep13 | 25m 18s
The Sacramento Bee’s Marcos Bretón and The Goldman State’s Ed Goldman
Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook
S11 Ep11 | 25m 43s
Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento Economic Council CEO
Solar Cookers International
S11 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Addressing Health and Safety Issues Through Carbon-free Solar Cooking
California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón
S11 Ep6 | 26m 46s
The Sacramento Bee’s California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón joins host Scott Syphax.
El Concilio CEO Jose Rodriguez
S11 Ep5 | 26m 46s
El Concilio CEO Jose Rodriguez shares the stories of the people the organization helps.
Sacramento Entertainment Venues & Events
S11 Ep4 | 27m 31s
Mike Testa of Visit Sacramento joins host Scott Syphax.
The State of California Politics
S11 Ep3 | 26m 8s
Political experts Rob Stutzman and David Townsend discuss the recall effort and more.
Treating Substance Abuse Patients
S11 Ep2 | 26m 54s
Dr. Aimee Moulin and counselor Tommie Trevino discuss treating substance abuse patients.
Angelique Ashby, Sacramento City Council
S10 Ep34 | 26m 46s
Councilwoman Angelique Ashby discusses here battles and her successes.
Susan Talamantes Eggman, CA Senator
S10 Ep33 | 27m 51s
California Senator Susan Talamentes Eggman discusses her life and service.
When Caregivers Need Care
S10 Ep32 | 26m 15s
Caregivers discuss how to help them care for themselves so they can care for others.
California’s COVID Vaccination Efforts
S10 Ep26 | 27m 38s
California Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson
A Defining Moment for Civil Rights
S10 Ep24 | 27m 24s
The Opportunity to Improve Conditions for All Americans
LGBTQ+ Rights
S9 Ep29 | 26m 58s
David Heitstuman, Melissa Muganzo Murphy, Fred Palmer, and Tina Reynolds
The Pandemic and the Economy
S9 Ep22 | 26m 16s
Dr. Sanjay Varshney, Sacramento State; Barry Broom, Greater Sacramento Economic Council
Banking and Business During COVID-19
S9 Ep20 | 27m 24s
CEOs of Five Star Bank, Sacramento Metro Chamber, and SAFE Credit Union
Sacramento’s Restaurant Scene
S9 Ep13 | 26m 31s
The Firehouse's Terry Harvego and Mulvaney B&L's Patrick Mulvaney
Sacramento’s Potential
S9 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Development and cultural opportunities exist that can shape Sacramento for decades.
UC Davis Schools of Medicine and Nursing
S9 Ep11 | 26m 48s
The relationship between doctors, nurses, patients, and caregivers is ever changing.
LeadingAge California
S9 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Eric Dowdy joins host Scott Syphax to talk about issues facing older Californians.
Behavioral Health Agencies
S9 Ep8 | 25m 49s
The California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies
Treating Human Trafficking Victims
S9 Ep7 | 25m 33s
Dignity Health's new approach to identify and treat victims of human trafficking.
The Sacramento Zoo
S9 Ep6 | 25m 20s
The Sacramento Zoo's executive director discusses the zoo and its future.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area
S9 Ep5 | 27m 4s
Reese Scherber and Sean Filippini
State of Charter Schools
S9 Ep3 | 26m 32s
Margaret Fortune discusses how charter schools help close the achievement gap.
Next Generation of Physicians
S9 Ep2 | 26m 55s
Dr. Albor discusses the challenges and aspirations of today's young physicians.
Ed Goldman
S9 Ep1 | 26m 16s
Columnist Ed Goldman talks about his life, his career, and his best stories.
Robotic Surgery
S8 Ep19 | 27m 37s
Doctors Bahareh Nejad & Mohamed Ali from UC Davis Health talk about the pioneering method.
Crystal Nugs
S8 Ep16 | 26m 12s
Sacramento's first minority and woman owned marijuana delivery service.
Inclusive Economic Development
S8 Ep15 | 26m 7s
Building Sacramento's economy through all sections of society.
The Sacramento Bee’s “Destined to Burn”
S8 Ep14 | 26m 20s
A conversation with investigative journalists about California wildfires.
Nonprofit Innovation
S8 Ep13 | 25m 32s
Many nonprofits are now using the ideas and processes that some of the best businesses use
The Future of UC Davis Health
S8 Ep12 | 27m 20s
Dr. David Lubarsky discusses the UC Davis schools of medicine and nursing.
The Red Cross and the Camp Fire
S8 Ep10 | 26m 45s
Discover how the local Red Cross chapter mobilized to support victims of the Camp Fire.
Sacramento Metro Chamber
S8 Ep9 | 26m 31s
Meet Amanda Blackwood, the first full-time female CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber.
Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis
S8 Ep7 | 27m 44s
As the opioid crisis continues, pain management remains important for patients.
Sacramento in 2019
S8 Ep6 | 26m 46s
What will be the biggest events for our region in 2019? Marcos Bretón shares his thoughts.
Generations in the Workplace
S8 Ep5 | 25m 49s
Examine how workplaces can benefit from focusing less on generational stereotypes.
West Sacramento Home Run
S8 Ep4 | 24m 38s
Examine West Sacramento's Home Run initiative to support students.
Paradise Camp Fire
S8 Ep3 | 26m 8s
Jesse Merz, a resident of Paradise, talks about the impact of the Camp Fire on his family.
Bera/Grant – 2018 CA-07 Candidates
S8 Ep1 | 56m 30s
Hear from the candidates running to represent California's 7th Congressional District.
Helping Children Cope with Hospitalization and Illness
S7 Ep14 | 25m 35s
The Role of a UC Davis Health Child Life Specialist
The State of DACA
S7 Ep11 | 26m 39s
A Conversation with Mexico's Consul General in Sacramento and Marco Rodriguez
Sacramento’s First Female Patrol Officers
S7 Ep10 | 26m 55s
Felicia Allen and Flossie Crump share their stories as Sacramento's first female police.
Civil Rights in America
S7 Ep9 | 25m 59s
Author Dr. David Covin and activist Sam Starks discuss the status of civil rights in 2018.
Telemedicine – The New House Call
S7 Ep8 | 26m 16s
Dr. Nesbitt and Dr. Young from UC Davis discuss telemedicine and its future in healthcare.
Place and Privilege – Housing in Sacramento
S7 Ep7 | 26m 33s
A Conversation about Capitol Public Radio's Documentary
Gary May, UC Davis Chancellor
S7 Ep5 | 26m 30s
Dr. Gary May is the new chancellor at UC Davis and discusses his background and plans.
Congressman John Garamendi
S7 Ep4 | 26m 21s
California's 3rd Congressional District representative John Garamendi (D)
Police and Minority Communities
S6 Ep1 | 26m 36s
A discussion about tensions between law enforcement and minority communities
Dave McClure – 500 Startups
S5 Ep26 | 26m 29s
Dave McClure of 500 Startups talks about Sacramento's burgeoning tech scene
The Big Issue on Young Professionals
S5 Ep21 | 26m 25s
Comstock's Magazine's new issue focuses on young professionals
Emergency Preparedness
S5 Ep20 | 26m 31s
Discussion on how people can be better prepared for life's emergencies
Sierra College President Willy Duncan
S5 Ep18 | 26m 46s
Celebrating 80 Years of Placer County's Largest College
Bishop Jaime Soto
S5 Ep16 | 26m 56s
The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
CBS13’s Sam Shane
S5 Ep15 | 27m 7s
Sam Shane, anchor of CBS13's nightly newscasts and longtime Sacramento resident
Addressing Mental Health Issues
S5 Ep14 | 26m 47s
WellSpace Health CEO Jonathan Porteus and Steinberg Institute Founder Darrell Steinberg
Jeannine English – AARP
S5 Ep13 | 27m 13s
Board President Jeannine English joins host Scott Syphax to talk about the organization
Sacramento After Mayor Johnson
S5 Ep10 | 26m 58s
What does it mean for our region with a new mayor at the helm?
Urban Farming
S5 Ep8 | 26m 32s
Reconnecting young people with agriculture for the next generation of farming innovators
California Water – A Southern Perspective
S5 Ep7 | 26m 45s
General Manager Jeff Kightlinger of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA
SMUD CEO Arlen Orchard
S5 Ep6 | 26m 26s
CEO, Arlen Orchard joins host Scott Syphax to talk about the state of SMUD
College Attainment for At-Risk Students
S5 Ep5 | 26m 21s
Adolfo R. Mercado and Jake Mossawir preparing students for college
Sacramento State – Dr. Robert Nelsen
S5 Ep4 | 26m 36s
Dr. Robert Nelsen newly appointed Sacramento State president
Boomers and Aging
S4 Ep26 | 26m 35s
Executive Director Pam Miller of Agency on Aging and Dr. Donna Yee of ACC Senior Services
UC Davis – Helene Dillard PhD
S4 Ep25 | 26m 44s
Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis
Professional Sports in Sacramento
S4 Ep23 | 27m 14s
The changing landscape of professional sports in Sacramento and its fans
Individualizing Cancer
S4 Ep22 | 26m 35s
Advancements in cancer research, and the success with individualized treatment
Entrepreneurial Millennials
S4 Ep21 | 26m 36s
Millennials are redefining the rules of career and success as entrepreneurs
Advocating for Changes in Law
S4 Ep20 | 26m 29s
Laws and legal matters are unfair or biased and how they can be changed
Farm to Fork for All
S4 Ep19 | 26m 22s
How the farm to fork movement benefits all communities, regardless of income levels
Retired and Reinvented
S4 Ep13 | 26m 53s
Guests Donna Burke and Jim Williams share retirement stories and aspirations
Capital Public Radio’s Hidden Hunger
S4 Ep12 | 26m 43s
Personal stories of those coping with and working to alleviate food insecurity
Common Core
S4 Ep3 | 26m 20s
Guests Jay Schenirer and Jeremy Myers discuss Common Core education standards
Winnie Comstock-Carlson
S4 Ep2 | 26m 42s
Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson talks about the history of Comstock's Magazine's
Allen Warren
S3 Ep34 | 26m 42s
Councilmember Allen Warren talks about growing up in the district he now represents
Gang Violence
S3 Ep33 | 26m 17s
Charles Doss, Richard Nelson, and Sgt. Jamin Martinez in a discussion about gang violence
A Regional Perspective
S3 Ep32 | 26m 31s
David Holsey talks about his California journey as a resident and a community leader.
Human Trafficking Revisited
S3 Ep31 | 26m 41s
Leah Albright-Byrd discusses her involvement with Proposition 35 and Bridget's Dream.
Family Caregiving
S3 Ep30 | 26m 29s
4 in 10 American adults are caregiving for loved ones who can longer care for themselves.
How Generous Are We?
S3 Ep29 | 26m 24s
Guests Priscilla Enriquez, Daniel Kaufman, and Jim Tabuchi discuss the Big Day of Giving.
The Promise of Stem Cell Research
S3 Ep27 | 26m 7s
Dr. Paul Knoepfler discusses the research and future of stem cells.
Mentally Ill in California
S3 Ep26 | 27m 13s
Sister Libby Fernandez, Michael Lazar, and Nancy Weaver Teichert discuss mental illness.
Women Leading Corporations
S3 Ep25 | 27m 12s
Guests Wendy Beecham and Aeisha Mastagni discuss women leading corporations.
Envision Sacramento as a World Class City
S3 Ep23 | 26m 15s
Attracting and retaining the next generation workforce.
A Streetcar Named Sacramento
S3 Ep20 | 26m 25s
Reintroducing a streetcar system as component of the region's transportation system.
Sacramento Kings Ownership Group
S3 Ep19 | 26m 9s
A conversation with Sacramento Kings Co-owners, Raj and Alex Bhathal.
Jonathan Raymond
S3 Ep18 | 26m 38s
Sacramento City Unified School District Superintendent Jonathan Raymond.
Stockton School Shooting
S3 Ep17 | 26m 53s
Guests Stu VanAirsdale and Daniel Hahn discuss school shootings then and now.
Advances in Veterinary Medicine
S3 Ep16 | 26m 35s
Conversation with Dean of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Philadelphia Ideas For Sacramento
S3 Ep14 | 26m 40s
A report on the Metro Chamber’s 2013 Study Mission.
Sacramento Entrepreneurs
S3 Ep12 | 26m 42s
Griselda Barajas, Vikram Janardhan, and Warren Smith discuss growing a business.
Season Two Highlights
S2 Ep35 | 25m 55s
A collection of interviews spanning the second season of KVIE’s weekly series.
B Street Theatre & Midtown Revitalization
S2 Ep30 | 27m
Host Scott Syphax talks with guests Bill Blake, Buck Busfield, and Ron Vrilakas.
Religion
S2 Ep29 | 28m 31s
Guests: Bishop Parnell Lovelace, Dr. Metwalli Amer, The Very Rev. Brian Baker.
Education
S2 Ep27 | 27m 10s
A conversation about education with guests Jonathan Raymond and Dr. James Lanich.
Gun Violence
S2 Ep26 | 27m 21s
American Leadership Forum Senior Fellows Nancy Brodovsky and Gene Endicott.
Saving the Ethiopian Mingi Children
S2 Ep24 | 26m 27s
Guests Candy Chand, Stephanie Wahlberg, Preston Naramore, and Bale Wahlberg.
Melinda Guzman
S2 Ep23 | 27m 1s
A special KVIE MAKERS edition with Melinda Guzman, a woman of many roles.
A Dutch Wine Maker in California
S2 Ep21 | 26m 54s
Dutch winemakers Robert and Melissa van der Vijver.
Chief of Roseville Police Daniel Hahn
S2 Ep20 | 26m 31s
Chief of the Roseville Police Department and ALF Senior Fellow, Daniel Hahn.
The Sacramento Observer
S2 Ep18 | 27m 3s
Dr. William Lee and Larry Lee discuss 50 years of The Sacramento Observer.
Exit Interview Dr. Calire Pomeroy
S2 Ep17 | 28m
An interview with UC Davis Health System CEO and ALF Sr. Fellow, Dr. Claire Pomeroy.
The Sacramento Bee’s Marcos Breton
S2 Ep16 | 27m 11s
Sacramento Bee columnist Marcos Breton joins host Scott Syphax.
Philanthropy in the Region
S2 Ep15 | 27m 18s
Guests Susan Frazier, Ann Lucas, and Randy Sater discuss philanthropy in the region.
Stockton’s Future
S2 Ep14 | 26m 54s
Ron Addington and Bob Gutierrez join host Scott Syphax to discuss Stockton's future.
Economic Justice and Global Poverty
S2 Ep13 | 27m 2s
Jonathan Lewis joins host Scott Syphax to discuss economic justice and global poverty.
Organized Labor
S2 Ep11 | 26m 57s
Guests Bill Camp, Matt Kelly, and Yvonne Walker discuss organized labor.
Season One Highlights
S1 Ep38 | 26m 44s
A collection of interviews spanning the first season of KVIE’s new weekly series.
Human Trafficking
S1 Ep36 | 26m 22s
Mandy Taylor, Leah Albright-Byrd, and Undercover Officer discuss human trafficking.
Dr. Oz
S1 Ep35 | 26m 55s
Dr. Oz discusses HealthCorps, a national movement to fight childhood obesity.
Mayor Kevin Johnson
S1 Ep34 | 27m 28s
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson joins host Scott Syphax to discuss the state of the city.
The Mexican Immigration Experience
S1 Ep33 | 26m 42s
Guests Mario Gutierrez, Marco Rodriguez, Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez join host Scott Syphax.
Teen Voices
S1 Ep30 | 26m 35s
Guests Jay Schenirer, Anthony Tafoya, Ajay Lawson, and Catherine Pentoney.
Local Government Finance
S1 Ep27 | 26m 58s
In partnership with American Leadership Forum, we talk about local government finance.
Regional Roundtable – 2012 What’s Next
S1 Ep23 | 26m 42s
Three local leaders explore the region's issues and future.
Progress on the Dream – MLK and Equality
S1 Ep21 | 27m 11s
Sam Starks, Arnoldo Torres, Dr. Marion Woods
The California Delta
S1 Ep14 | 26m 51s
A look at what's ahead for California's primary source for drinking water.
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