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Sacramento community leaders came together Thursday to call for peace and non-violence in the face of hate. The gathering was in response to a protest that turned violent at the state Capitol.

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Arts and Lifestyle

'The Totalitarians' Serves Up Political Satire In Time For Campaign Season

June 30, 2016 | Jeff Hudson

Just in time for the campaign season, Sacramento’s Capital Stage has “The Totalitarians,” a comedy about an unlikely dark horse candidate with no political background who becomes an unlikely front-runner.

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Remembering Michael O'Connell: Comedian, Activist

June 30, 2016 | Cody Drabble | Jen Picard

Michael O’Connell, a beloved comedian in the Sacramento scene, died yesterday from complications of Muscular Dystrophy at the UC Davis Medical Center. We'll talk with local comedians about his life.

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"A Revolutionary Mind"

June 28, 2016

The world premiere of a play from acclaimed playwright Leslie Lewinter-Suskind is playing at CalStage. She joins us to talk about the show. We'll also talk with actor Berman Obaldia, who plays a role in the production.

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Environment

Audio Tour Describes Biggest Wildfire In Sierra Nevada

June 27, 2016 | Amy Quinton

If you want to learn more about the largest wildfire ever in the Sierra Nevada, the 2013 Rim Fire, the Stanislaus National Forest is providing an audio tour for your drive.

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Arts and Lifestyle

'A Revolutionary Mind' Examines Inner Struggles Of An Activist

June 24, 2016 | Jeff Hudson

The current show at Sacramento’s California Stage concerns a 60s college radical who becomes a mom. The play illuminates the inner struggle of an activist trying to stay true to what she believes while still meeting the demands of raising a family.

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Sound Advice: Music In The Mountains

June 23, 2016

Music in the Mountains annual SummerFest is bigger and better than ever. At least, according to executive director Mieko Hatano. On today's Sound Advice, Hatano talks about what's new at the 35th edition of SummerFest.

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Davis Shakespeare Festival

June 21, 2016

Summer has officially arrived and so has the annual Davis Shakespeare Festival. Rob Salas and Gia Battista, join Insight to talk about what audiences can expect to see.

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Musician Richard March

June 16, 2016

Singer-songwriter Richard March joins Beth Ruyak in studio to talk about his experience in Ethiopia and what it's been like to readjust to life in the United States. He'll also perform.

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