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Studio Sacramento Podcast

PBS KVIE

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...

Episodes

15 episodes

Jesse Delgado of The AI Collective – Shaping the Future of AI in Sacramento

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and make decisions — and its impact is being felt in Sacramento. But who shapes...

25:42Apr 17, 2026

Catholic Education in Sacramento – St. Francis Catholic High School

Catholic schools have long been a cornerstone of education in Sacramento, but today they face declining enrollment, rising costs, and major...

26:01Apr 10, 2026

Chef Brad Cecchi of Canon Restaurant – Sacramento’s Evolving Food Culture

Sacramento sits in the heart of one of the world’s richest agricultural regions, where chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs are redefining regi...

25:28Mar 27, 2026

Immigration Enforcement in Sacramento – How Families and Communities are Affected

Jorge Aguirre-Alvarado joins host Scott Syphax to share his personal story as his spouse remains detained by immigration authorities. Sacram...

26:48Mar 20, 2026

Sacramento Region’s Economic Future – Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento Economic Council

What’s the reality of Sacramento’s economic future? Barry Broome, CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, joins host Scott Syphax to...

26:27Feb 18, 2026

Sacramento and Beyond 2026 – Marcos Bretón – The Sacramento Bee

What’s ahead in 2026 as Sacramento and California face national tensions, change, and rising costs? Marcos Bretón, California Opinion Editor...

25:19Jan 16, 2026

Highlands Community Charter School – Jonathan Raymond, Executive Director

Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, the largest adult education charter in the region, faces potential closure after a state...

25:36Dec 18, 2025

State Senator Angelique Ashby – Policy and Vision for California’s 8th District

Senator Angelique Ashby joins host Scott Syphax for a candid conversation on leadership, policy, and her vision for Sacramento as she repres...

26:40Nov 20, 2025

AI at Sac State’s College of Business – Dean Jean-Francois Coget on Preparing Students

Jean-Francois Coget, Dean of the College of Business at Sacramento State, joins host Scott Syphax to discuss how the school is preparing stu...

25:57Oct 31, 2025

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty – 2025 State of the City and its Future

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty joins host Scott Syphax to share his plans for tackling homelessness, housing, public safety, and economic gr...

25:22Oct 24, 2025

Growth Factory and Reshaping Startups

Can Sacramento become a hub for high-growth startups? Mark Haney and James Shelby join host Scott Syphax to discuss Growth Factory — a $10M...

28:14Aug 29, 2025

SB 802 and Homelessness in Sacramento

Homelessness is rising despite record spending. State Senator Angelique Ashby, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, and County Supervisor Pat Hum...

27:27Aug 22, 2025

California State Librarian Greg Lucas

California State Librarian Greg Lucas joins host Scott Syphax to share how the state library preserves the state’s diverse history and serve...

27:04Jul 25, 2025

Mike Madrid on Latino Political Power

Political strategist Mike Madrid joins host Scott Syphax to discuss how Latino voters are reshaping American politics and his new book &#822...

25:57Jul 18, 2025

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper joins host Scott Syphax to discuss public safety, homelessness, justice reform, and how his journey sha...

26:30May 16, 2025