The State of Regional Community Banks

The State of Regional Community Banks

The losses of regional community banks, starting with Silicon Valley Bank, have made many of us wonder if our money is safe and if there are more risks to come. Five Star Bank President and CEO James Beckwith and Luther

“Bridge the Gap”

“Bridge the Gap”

Meaningful communication is part of every healthy relationship. “Bridge the Gap” co-authors Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about their book, which helps us understand communication traps and how to escape them.

The Homeless World Cup in Sacramento

The Homeless World Cup in Sacramento

Sacramento is the first American city to host the Homeless World Cup. The event brings attention and hope to those who experience homelessness. Tiffany Fraser and Lisa Wrightsman of Street Soccer USA join host Scott Syphax to talk about the

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

Finding Your Roots: Lead Genealogist

Finding Your Roots: Lead Genealogist

Discovering our ancestral stories is a passion for Nick Sheedy, Lead Genealogist of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Nick joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about working on the show and why it’s important to know

The Black Panther Party’s Legacy

Founded in 1966 to challenge police brutality, the Black Panther Party was one of the most recognizable and influential movements of the 1960s. Former Black Panther Party Members Akinsanya Kambon and Van Taylor join host Scott Syphax to share their

What is Antisemitism?

What is Antisemitism?

Is antisemitism on the rise? According to the Anti-Defamation League, approximately 60% of American Jews have faced antisemitism. Rabbi Mona Alfi of Congregation B’nai Israel and Kiyomi I. Kowalski, and April Powers of Project Shema join host Scott Syphax for

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

​​Ken Burns’ film Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness takes us inside our country’s youth mental health crisis. Featured in the film are mental advocate Makalynn Powell and Dr. Tom Insel of Vanna Health. They join host Scott Syphax for a

A New Approach to Housing and Community

​Housing is always at the top of the agenda for our region and its future. Local entrepreneur and Unseen Heroes CEO Roshaun Davis joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about a new approach to building housing and community.

Is Recession Inevitable?

Is Recession Inevitable?

Rising interest rates, war overseas, and inflation are contributing to declining consumer and business confidence in the economy. Is recession inevitable? Sanjay Varshney, the chief economist of the Sacramento Business Review, shares his insights with host Scott Syphax.