The Importance of Childhood Literacy
The ability to read is a gift that many of us may take for granted. Not being able to read can adversely impact a child’s future. April Javist, Executive Director of Sacramento Literacy Foundation, and Michael Lynch, Co-Founder and CEO of Improve Your Tomorrow, join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the importance of literacy in childhood education.
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Studio Sacramento Episodes

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.

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.

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

Treating Substance Abuse Patients
S11 Ep2 | 26m 54s
Dr. Aimee Moulin and counselor Tommie Trevino discuss treating substance abuse patients.

The State of California Politics
S11 Ep3 | 26m 8s
Political experts Rob Stutzman and David Townsend discuss the recall effort and more.

Sacramento Entertainment Venues & Events
S11 Ep4 | 27m 31s
Mike Testa of Visit Sacramento 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.

California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón
S11 Ep6 | 26m 46s
The Sacramento Bee’s California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón joins host Scott Syphax.

Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook
S11 Ep11 | 25m 43s
Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento Economic Council CEO

Meritocracy and Inequality in America
S11 Ep15 | 25m 13s
Michael Sandel, Harvard Professor and Author, discusses his recent book.

The HistoryMakers – Julieanna Richardson
S11 Ep16 | 26m 37s
The World’s Largest African American Video Oral History Collection

COVID’s Impact on Healthcare Workers
S11 Ep17 | 25m 35s
Nurses from UC Davis Health share their experiences with host Scott Syphax.


California's State Capitol Annex Project
S11 Ep18 | 25m 10s
Scott Syphax discusses why locals should care whether the State Capitol Annex is restored.

An Eyewitness Account from Ukraine
S11 Ep19 | 25m 31s
Gianni Ballack joins host Scott Syphax from on the ground in Ukraine.