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 and his personal story.

Thien Ho

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 person and an activist for the LGBTQ+ community.

Transgender in America

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 returning to his alma mater and his vision for the future.

Sacramento State’s Dr. Luke Wood

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 Burbank Savings President and CEO Simone Lagomarsino join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about what happened in the latest bank failures.

The State of Regional Community Banks

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.

“Bridge the Gap”

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 event in Sacramento and its mission for strengthening our region.

The Homeless World Cup in Sacramento

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 of Improve Your Tomorrow, join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the importance of literacy in childhood education.

The Importance of Childhood Literacy

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 where we come from, so we can better understand who we are.

Finding Your Roots: Lead Genealogist

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 stories and perspectives on the movement and its relevance now.

The Black Panther Party’s Legacy

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 a conversation about the reality of antisemitism and how to gain understanding.

What is Antisemitism?

Join the conversations that matter to our region with host Scott Syphax, who invites questions about the people and issues that are changing our communities. Get an in-depth look at the news – no soundbites or fluff, just balanced discussion.The Studio Sacramento series is sponsored by Five Star Bank and Western Health Advantage.

​​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 conversation about youth mental health.

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

​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.

A New Approach to Housing and Community

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.

Is Recession Inevitable?

​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 Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón and host Scott Syphax for a conversation about The Sacramento Bee’s editorial work.

The Sacramento Bee Editorial Staff

​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 Olmos join host Scott Syphax to share what they learned during the pandemic and how education will change permanently.

Back to School After the Pandemic

Join the conversations that matter to our region with host Scott Syphax, who invites questions about the people and issues that are changing our communities. Get an in-depth look at the news – no soundbites or fluff, just balanced discussion.<br><br>The Studio Sacramento series is sponsored by Five Star Bank and Western Health Advantage.

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