Studio Sacramento
Join the conversations that matter to our region with host Scott Syphax.
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 BretĂłn 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 BretĂłn
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
Elk Grove Mayor-elect
S10 Ep17 | 25m 13s
Elk Grove Mayor-elect Bobbie Singh-Allen joins host Scott Syphax.
Food Insecurity During the Pandemic
S10 Ep16 | 27m 10s
Food insecurity and the challenges of feeding those in need during the pandemic.
2020 Elections – California Secretary of State
S10 Ep11 | 27m 56s
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
Sacramento’s Unknown History
S10 Ep8 | 26m 17s
Historian William Burg joins a conversation on Sacramento's past and best-kept secrets.​
Racism in Native American Names & Mascots
S10 Ep3 | 26m 53s
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and the film "Imagining the Indian"
Racism Against Asian Americans
S10 Ep2 | 27m 41s
Pat Fong Kushida, Dr. Richard Pan, and Nilda Guanzon Valmores
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 BretĂłn 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)
Twin Cities Ideas for Sacramento
S6 Ep7 | 26m 16s
A Report on the Metro Chamber’s 2016 Study Mission
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.
Upcoming Schedule
Fri 03/22
7:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Fri 03/22
8:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sat 03/23
2:30 AM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sat 03/23
3:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sun 03/24
8:00 AM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sun 03/24
5:00 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Fri 03/29
7:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Fri 03/29
8:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sat 03/30
2:30 AM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sat 03/30
3:30 PM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
Sun 03/31
8:00 AM
Studio Sacramento
Focuses on the people and issues that make our part of California what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Hosted by Scott Syphax.
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