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
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?
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
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?
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.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Staff
The Sacramento Bee is bringing fresh perspectives to its editorial pages by adding new members who are younger with different points of view. Some of these new editorial members – Yousef Baig, Robin Epley, and Hannah Holzer – join California
Back to School After the Pandemic
Kids are back in school after the pandemic. But what are the long-term impacts on their learning? Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, 2022 Placer County Elementary Teacher of the Year Tiffany McGuire, and Visions in Education Superintendent Steve