Best PBS KVIE Podcasts (2024)

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Reinventing Downtown Sacramento 27:03

19h ago27:03

27:03

Downtown Sacramento has been severely impacted due to the rise of remote work since COVID and its effect on the local economy. Can it be reimagined? Downtown Sacramento Partnership CEO Michael Ault and local developer Kipp Blewett of Rubicon PartnersBy PBS KVIE

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Mental Healthcare in Times of Crisis 25:44

27d ago25:44

25:44

Many individuals and families struggle to navigate our mental health care system, especially during a crisis. WellSpace Health’s Christie Gonzales and Dr. Jonathan Porteus join host Scott Syphax to share their insights on the issues of accessing mental healthcare inBy PBS KVIE

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Congressman Tom McClintock 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

Congressman Tom McClintock has served the region since 2009 and represents California’s 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He joins host Scott Syphax to discuss his views on the significant issues of the day and howBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento City Budget Impact on Youth 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

With a projected $60 million shortfall, the City of Sacramento’s proposed budget may significantly impact its residents, particularly its youth. Sacramento Assistant City Manager Leyne Milstein and Former Sacramento City Councilmember Jay Schenirer join host Scott Syphax for a conversationBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento’s Growing Hmong Community 26:07

2M ago26:07

26:07

Sacramento is home to one of the largest Hmong populations in the United States. Mai Vang, Sacramento City Councilmember, District 8, and Nancy Xiong of Hmong Innovating Politics join host Scott Syphax to give us an insider’s view into thisBy PBS KVIE

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CA Youth Group Homes Funding Crisis 26:23

3M ago26:23

26:23

Governor Newsom’s budget could close the doors of safety-net providers, which protect and support children in crisis and their families. Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento Executive Director Glynis Butler-Stone and Board Member Heidi Sanborn join host Scott Syphax for aBy PBS KVIE

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Homelessness in Sacramento County 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

Sacramento County Supervisors recently voted to adopt the All In Sacramento plan, which strives to address the issues of people experiencing homelessness. In a candid conversation about homelessness in Sacramento County, homeless advocate Erin Johansen and Sacramento Cottage Housing’s KrisBy PBS KVIE

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Economic Outlook March 2024 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

The recession that most economists predicted would happen didn’t happen. Economist Sanjay Varshney joins host Scott Syphax to share his insights on what happened and where the economy may go next.By PBS KVIE

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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera 27:07

4M ago27:07

27:07

Dr. Ami Bera has served the Sacramento region since 2013 and represents California’s 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He joins host Scott Syphax to discuss his views on the significant issues of the day andBy PBS KVIE

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Middle East Crisis 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

The recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas has claimed over 9,000 Palestinian lives. This conflict has driven protests and anger from all points across political and religious spectrums. CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central CA Executive Director Basim Elkarra joins hostBy PBS KVIE

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Crisis in the Middle East 26:36

9M ago26:36

26:36

Many call the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, Israel’s 9/11. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg issued a strong statement in the attack’s aftermath. He joins host Scott Syphax to share his perspective as a local leader and a member ofBy PBS KVIE

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Economic Outlook 26:36

11M ago26:36

26:36

The recession that most economists predicted didn’t happen. Most indicators – like inflation, supply-chain shortages, and rising interest rates – all seem to show improvement. What happened and what’s next? Economist Sanjay Varshney joins host Scott Syphax to share hisBy PBS KVIE

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Thien Ho 28:05

12M ago28:05

28:05

Leading Sacramento County’s fight against crime, District Attorney Thien Ho brings a unique perspective to issues like homelessness, gun violence, and human trafficking. He joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about his plans to address Sacramento County’s challenges andBy PBS KVIE

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Transgender in America 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Issues related to the transgender community are among the most contested areas in political debate in America today. Alexis Sanchez of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about her journey as a transgender personBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento State’s Dr. Luke Wood 26:26

1y ago26:26

26:26

The slogan “Made at Sac State” takes on new meaning as Dr. Luke Wood assumes the role of Sacramento State President. Dr. Wood graduated from Sacramento State in 2005, and he joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about returningBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento Police Chief 26:45

3+ y ago26:45

26:45

Sacramento City Police Chief Daniel Hahn joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about being Sacramento’s first Black police chief, the Black Lives Matter movement, police morale, defunding the police, systemic racism, civil unrest, COVID-related law enforcement issues, and more.By PBS KVIE

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Columnist Marcos Bretón 25:50

4y ago25:50

25:50

By PBS KVIE

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Racism in Native American Names & Mascots 26:57

4y ago26:57

26:57

By PBS KVIE

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Suicide Awareness During COVID-19 27:10

4y ago27:10

27:10

By PBS KVIE

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Visit Sacramento 26:44

4+ y ago26:44

26:44

Tourism is vital to a city in growing its identity and prosperity. Visit Sacramento is the public-facing name of the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau and it markets Sacramento as a destination to generate economic impact for Sacramento County. CEOBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento’s Restaurant Scene 26:16

4+ y ago26:16

26:16

By PBS KVIE

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area

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Robotic Surgery 1:28

5y ago1:28

1:28

By PBS KVIE

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Generations in the Workplace

5+ y ago

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By PBS KVIE

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The Shooting of Stephon Clark 26:59

6y ago26:59

26:59

By PBS KVIE

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Helping Children Cope with Hospitalization and Illness

6+ y ago

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By PBS KVIE

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Telemedicine – The New House Call 26:16

6+ y ago26:16

26:16

By PBS KVIE

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Sacramento’s Focus as an Arts Community 26:20

7y ago26:20

26:20

By PBS KVIE

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Black Lives Matter 26:43

7y ago26:43

26:43

By PBS KVIE

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Advice Columnist Joey Garcia 26:37

7+ y ago26:37

26:37

Original Broadcast Date: 11/4/2016. “Ask Joey” in the Sacramento News and Review has provided advice to readers for 20 years. Joey Garcia joins host Scott Syphax to share her story and lessons learned.By PBS KVIE

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Studio Sacramento

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Studio Sacramento Podcast

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Reinventing Downtown Sacramento 27:03

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Mental Healthcare in Times of Crisis 25:44

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Congressman Tom McClintock 26:57

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Sacramento City Budget Impact on Youth 26:00

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Sacramento’s Growing Hmong Community 26:07

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CA Youth Group Homes Funding Crisis 26:23

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Homelessness in Sacramento County 26:53

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Economic Outlook March 2024 26:04

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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera 27:07

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Middle East Crisis 27:20

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Crisis in the Middle East 26:36

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Economic Outlook 26:36

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Thien Ho 28:05

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Transgender in America 27:16

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Sacramento State’s Dr. Luke Wood 26:26

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Sacramento Police Chief 26:45

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Columnist Marcos Bretón 25:50

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Racism in Native American Names & Mascots 26:57

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Suicide Awareness During COVID-19 27:10

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Visit Sacramento 26:44

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Sacramento’s Restaurant Scene 26:16

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area

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Robotic Surgery 1:28

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Generations in the Workplace

1
The Shooting of Stephon Clark 26:59

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Helping Children Cope with Hospitalization and Illness

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Telemedicine – The New House Call 26:16

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Sacramento’s Focus as an Arts Community 26:20

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Black Lives Matter 26:43

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Advice Columnist Joey Garcia 26:37

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