Johnson's First Term Sacramento Mayor Kevin
Johnson announced yesterday afternoon he's running for a second
term. We'll speak with Sacramento Bee Metro reporter Ryan Lillis about Johnson's performance in his
first term, and what kind of opposition the mayor may face from
competitors or voters.
Cruz Reynoso The award-winning
documentary, "Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of
Justice," about the first Latino to be appointed to
the California Supreme Court, will be broadcast on public
television throughout September, which is Hispanic Heritage
Month. We'll speak with Cruz Reynoso about his documentary and his time
as a state supreme court justice. His documentary airs
in Sacramento on Monday, September 26th.
James McMurtry The American River Music Festival will take
place this weekend. We talk to acclaimed musician James
McMurtry who is preforming at the festival.
Sound Advice: Jazz Capital Public Radio's host extraordinare Devin Yamanaka joins us for our weekly music segment. She'll introduce us to some new and reissued Jazz music.
Sound Advice Songs:
1."I'm Checking Out, Go-om Bye," Rebecca Kilgore and The Harry Allen Quartet,
"Live at Feinstein's At Loews Regency; Celebrating "Lady Day" and
"Prez"
2. "A Lot of Livin' to Do," Joseph Leo
Bwarie, "Nothing' but Love"
3. "That's All I Want From You," Sachal Vasandani, "
Hi-Fly"
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About our guest host: Sacramento-native David Watts Barton has been involved in
Sacramento's music and cultural scene for more than 30 years as a
writer, performer and fan. He now serves as Editor-in-Chief of The
Sacramento Press and regularly fills in on Insight.