Capitol Chat High-Speed Rail, tuition
hikes in California's public higher education systems,
and more in this edition of Capitol Chat. Capital Public
Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler fills us in on the latest
happenings in the California legislature.
Doping Part II Our two-part discussion on
doping in cycling and the Olympics continues with Northern
California sports journalist James Raia, who's covered a number of cycling
tours including the Tour de France and Amgen Tour of
California. The Tour de France is currently in the final
stages while former Tour-winner Lance Armstrong
is facing new doping allegations.
The Davis Farmers Market Cookbook The Davis
Farmers Market has recently found itself in the national spotlight.
US News and World Report listed the market last week as No. 5 in
its top 10 breakdown of farmers markets from around the country,
and USA Today also noted Davis in a May travel feature titled "10
great places to shop at a farmers market." The timing couldn't be
better for consultant, author and Davis resident Ann M. Evans. Her
new book, co-authored with Georgeanne Brennan, is "The
Davis Farmers Market Cookbook." We'll talk with her about what
makes the Davis Farmers Market special and hear about some of the
seasonal recipes in the book.
Sound Advice: Jazz Capital Public Radio's
Jazz Music Director, Gary
Vercelli, joins us to discuss the latest jazz releases.