Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his proposal to adopt what he calls a first-in-the-nation right to housing for those living outdoors and an obligation for people to accept housing when offered. Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray also shares the long road to rebuilding and healing, and we learn more about why FEMA rejected 95% of aid applicants during California's 2020 wildfires. Plus, Sacramento-area teacher Domina Stamas on being selected for NASA's "Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors" Training Program, flying into the Earth's stratosphere.
Today's Guests
- Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his proposal to adopt what he calls a first-in-the-nation right to housing for those living outdoors and an obligation for people to accept housing when offered
- In conjunction with the CapRadio statewide special “California Wildfires: Your Questions Answered” airing July 15th, Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray shares the long road to rebuilding and healing following the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history

- Former NPR Data Editor Sean McMinn shares his investigation into FEMA rejecting 95% of aid applicants during California's 2020 wildfires, the lowest eligibility rate for FEMA aid of any U.S. wildfire disaster on record
- Sacramento-area teacher Domina Stamas was one of 28 teachers from across the country selected for NASA’s “Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors” Training Program. She flew into the stratosphere with the SOFIA Telescope and received training to bring a new space science curriculum to students