California’s Treasurer Race
California is in the midst of election season, with early voting underway and the primary coming up on June 2. Many races are drawing attention, from the gubernatorial contest on the statewide level to local contests for city and county seats. But one race that might not be drawing the most attention is the race to become California's next treasurer. CalMatters Housing Reporter Ben Christopher joins Insight to talk about the wonkiness of being the state's top banker, and some of the major names vying for the seat.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
New Podcast ‘Are We Doomed?’
Could killer robots take over the world? Will the Northern hemisphere be destroyed by a supervolcano or an asteroid? These are the questions at the center of “Are We Doomed?,” a provocative new podcast series from Ben Bradford. The award-winning public radio journalist and founder of NuanceTales explores the threats that haunt humanity and separates fact from fiction.
The Origin of ‘Big Day of Giving’
Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together for 24 hours to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the region. Big Day of Giving is an annual event that has raised more than $117 million since it began in 2013. We’re going to learn more about the foundation behind what’s become known as “Big Dog.” Kelly Siefkin is the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, which supports non-profits organizations in Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties.
CapRadio is a media partner of Big Day of Giving. |
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