Best Vicki Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Congressman Mike Thompson | Newsom Signs Major Housing Bill | ‘Become the River Literary Festival’

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Congressman Mike Thompson The federal government shutdown is entering its third week after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to reach a deal over extending health care tax credits. Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed while multiple attempts to pass a short-term spending bill have failed. Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson…

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Should America End Birthright Citizenship? 53:15

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Birthright citizenship guarantees citizenship to anyone born within the United States’ territory, regardless of a parent’s nationality. But should this legal principle be removed from the Constitution? Those arguing it shouldn’t say that it prevents children from being punished for their parents’ status, while encouraging long-term economic and civ…

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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Controversy | Rebuilding CA’s ‘Salmon Society’ | Brian Copeland's ‘Not a Genuine Black Man’

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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Controversy The city of South Lake Tahoe is riding out a dramatic month. Its mayor, Tamara Wallace, resigned after admitting to embezzlement and the person taking her spot, Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass, is also at the center of controversy following an arrest outside a local business. Today on Insight, Tahoe Daily Tribune reporter…

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Robin Moore’s Tiny Home Community | Hatch Act Explainer | In a Nutshell: ‘Haunted’

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Robin Moore’s Tiny Home Community Cities across California plan to build thousands of new tiny homes to help address the ongoing homelessness crisis. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty is planning to add more than 100 of the small shelters around the city. A private citizen in Sacramento has already given the strategy a try. Retired preschool teacher R…

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Charles Munger Jr. and ‘No on Prop 50’ | Political Science Professor Wesley Hussey | Sacramento Kings Season Preview | ‘A Wickedly Fun Cabaret’

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Charles Munger Jr. and ‘No on Prop 50’ California voters will decide in two weeks whether to pass Prop 50, which would temporarily bypass the state’s independent redistricting commission to redraw maps in Democrats’ favor. Millions of dollars have poured into the campaigns supporting and opposing the ballot measure. But one megadonor in particular …

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty’s First ‘State of the City’

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty’s First ‘State of the City’ Homelessness, housing, youth and public safety. Those are the issues Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty tackled in his first State of the City address, moderated by Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez. In a special two-hour edition of Insight, you’ll hear Vicki’s interview with Mayor McCarty at The Sof…

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Will the Future Be Abundant? 53:15

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Today, humanity is thriving, but there are fears the good times will not last. Will tomorrow be better than today? Those arguing “yes” say people have better access to resources and technological advances are making us more prosperous. Those arguing “no” say there are widening socio-economic disparities, our globalized world is bound to collapse, a…

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Rising Costs of Health Insurance Premiums | Best Of: Finding Dolores Wulff Podcast | Rio Americano Band Playathon

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Rising Costs of Health Insurance Premiums As the government shutdown continues and blame gets assigned to both sides, the closure is having real impacts across California. At the center of the debate is the expiration of COVID-era tax credits which could lead health insurance costs to skyrocket particularly for lower-income Central Valley residents…

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One Taken and One Left Behind | Ep4., The Signs of the End, series 17:41

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Transforming Perspectives | Rapture, a term some use to refer to the events of gathering of believers in the EndTimes, is the most scoffed term pertaining to Christianity, often, accompanying vivid imagery of men ominously ascending into the night sky. Be not dismayed by scorners nor scoffing! Bible Prophecy is certain, and several events will occu…

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Charlie Kirk Memorial at Capitol | Teachers Face Fallout From Social Media Comments | California Wine Industry Concerns | California Writers’ Club Turns 100

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Charlie Kirk Memorial at Capitol and Teachers Face Fallout From Social Media Comments A caravan of supporters filed from Rocklin to the state capitol this morning for a vigil for Charlie Kirk. The conservative commentator was killed while speaking at an event on a college campus in Utah last month. CapRadio Communities Reporter Tony Rodriguez atten…

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Katie Porter Faces Political Backlash for Interview Behavior | I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair | Dennis Mangers' 85th Birthday Benefit

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Katie Porter Faces Political Backlash for Interview Behavior Former Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the 2026 California governor’s race. But she is facing harsh criticism from both sides of the aisle over her behavior in a recent interview with CBS News Sacramento. Can one bad interview undo…

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Bonus: The Foundation (New Era Philanthropy) 33:32

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Is War Inevitable? 53:15

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From ancient battles to modern proxy wars, conflicts have been a constant in human history. But does that mean we are destined to continue treating it as an option? Those saying war is inevitable argue that our global system is anarchic and no overarching authority exists to stop war, so states prioritize survival and power. But others argue that c…

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Redistricting in the San Joaquin Valley | Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges | Arts Talk

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Redistricting in the San Joaquin Valley In just over three weeks, California voters will decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional maps to give Democrats an edge ahead of the 2026 midterm election. One of the regions that could be heavily impacted is the San Joaquin Valley, particularly rural and Latino-majority regions. CalMatters Politic…

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Sacramento Mayor’s ‘Six-Point Plan’ on Homelessness | Veteran Art Institute | Girls Night Out Placerville

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Sacramento Mayor’s ‘Six-Point Plan’ on Homelessness The city of Sacramento is charting a new path to address the ongoing crisis of homelessness. Last month, the city council voted to approve a “six-point plan” which includes new tiny home villages, safe camping and parking sites, as well as permanent supportive housing. This also comes as the city …

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Rancho Cordova Grows Up | Jewish and Palestinian Community Members Reflect on Oct. 7th

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Rancho Cordova Grows Up Rancho Cordova is one of the fastest growing cities in Sacramento and there’s a lot to look forward to on the horizon, including a new sports and entertainment complex to a bustling tech industry. Today on Insight, we’ll meet Mayor Siri Pulipati and hear how far the city has grown. Jewish and Palestinian Community Members Re…

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Fawzia Muradali Kane: Then & Now 4:41

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Mary Jean Chan on 'Play' 1:14

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Katie Griffiths: Then & Now 6:32

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Tuolumne County Starts Wildfire Recovery | Sac Republic Loses Jägermeister Cup | Sacramento Women’s Chorus

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Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI? 53:36

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As modern warfare becomes increasingly automated and AI-reliant, questions arise about the use of a “kill switch” overriding autonomous weapons in conflict zones. Should the ultimate decision be in humans’ or AI’s hands? Those arguing for human oversight say moral reasoning, empathy, and legal accountability are essential, especially in wartime. Su…

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Sacramento’s New City Manager | Recapping the Athletics’ First Season | Inaugural American Kabaddi Cup

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Government Shutdown Impacts on CA | Local Breast Cancer Resources | Walk for Apraxia

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Government Shutdown Impacts on CA Social security checks, student loan bills and mail will continue to be delivered but thousands of federal workers are furloughed as the United States government shuts down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to reach a compromise. CalMatters Health Reporter Kristen Hwang joins Insight with more on…

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The Latter Days, The Last Days, & The Lord’s Day | Ep3., The Signs of the End, series 20:08

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Transforming Perspectives | Scriptures are specific pertaining to events of reckoning, reconciliation and restoring in the EndTimes. However, most believers consider the times called the Latter days, the Last days, and the Lord’s Day, synonymously and often, glance over any presumed distinctions. Biblical narratives, however, contain prophetic dist…

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POLITICO ‘California Playbook’ | Best Of: Placerville Community Observatory | Nevada County ‘Food Fight’

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POLITICO ‘California Playbook’ The race for California governor is picking up. Leading Democratic candidates took part in a forum in Los Angeles over the weekend, trying to set themselves apart from one another. At the same time, campaigns for the Nov. 4 special election over redistricting has hit a fundraising milestone as ballots are about to be …

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132. The Mix-Up (Velsicol Chemical Company) 1:14:26

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A catastrophic contamination strikes Michigan when an industrial chemical (PBB) is mistakenly mixed into cattle feed. Prelude: Workers at a Texas chemical plant are turned into “zombies" after exposure to the toxic pesticide Phosvel. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic 53:15

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It’s been five years since the pandemic began, but was our public health system or society to blame for our country’s failures to stop the spread? Some argue that public health leaders were unprepared, mismanaged the crisis, and provided inconsistent guidance. Others argue the failures were societal, citing widespread mistrust, misinformation, and …

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KION/Telemundo 23 Station Shutters Local News | Modesto Focus Launches | Jollity Farm Goat Dairy

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KION/Telemundo 23 Station Shutters Local News A longtime source of local news along California’s Central Coast is no more. The CBS and FOX affiliate KION-TV in Salinas suddenly announced Tuesday it was shutting down its newsroom and ending local newscasts, effective immediately. The station is partnering with a Bay Area-CBS station, but the move bl…

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Sacramento’s New Homelessness Plan | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | Play About ‘Frankenstein’s’ Mary Shelley

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Sacramento’s New Homelessness Plan The Sacramento City Council has approved a new multi-point plan to tackle the ongoing homelessness crisis. One controversial element of that proposal would see unhoused seniors charged 30% of their income to live in the city’s planned tiny home communities. CapRadio Local Government Reporter Riley Palmer joins Ins…

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ABC10 Shooting Investigation | CA Law Enforcement Mask Ban | ‘Terra Madre Americas’ Takes Over Sac

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ABC10 Shooting Investigation We are getting more information about the man accused of opening fire at ABC10 in Sacramento. Anibal Hernandez Santana, 64, is facing local and federal charges. At least three bullets struck the window of the local TV station's lobby Friday afternoon. Sacramento Police said that the lobby was occupied, but nobody was in…

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How Prop 50 Would Split the 1st Congressional District | Cold Case Podcast on Woodland Murder of Dolores Wulff | Lost Gold Rush Towns of Sacramento

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How Prop 50 Would Split the 1st Congressional District In less than two months, voters will decide whether to redraw California’s congressional maps, in a redistricting fight with Texas to gain a political edge in the Midterms. We’ll hone in on one map in Northern California that would transform a Republican stronghold into a sprawling district tha…

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Mai Vang Challenges Doris Matsui | CrockerCon | California Revealed

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Mai Vang Challenges Doris Matsui Rep. Doris Matsui has been in Congress for 20 years, a seat she and her late husband Robert T. Matsui have held for nearly half a century. For the first time, Congresswoman Matsui will be facing a challenger who is also an elected official - Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang. CapRadio Reporter Tony Rodriguez jo…

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PROPHECY | Ep2., The Signs of the End, series 37:52

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Transforming Perspectives | Often, Bible Prophecy is read with glazed eyes, seemingly because of its complexity. Time, however, necessitates for men to understand Bible Prophecy, beyond its metaphorical imagery, interpretation or predictions. So that men would grasp the contextual framework, intent and purposes of this mode of communications to the…

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Is Masculinity A Prison? 53:50

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Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that question? For some men, masculinity is a continually evolving identity that goes beyond narrow definitions placed upon it. For others, it's a rigid set of…

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Mark Fiddes: Then & Now 5:21

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Mark Fiddes: Then & Now by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession? 53:15

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It’s Back to School season, and TikTok has been taking a larger role in helping students learn — but should it? Some teachers argue that using TikTok can help make whatever subjects they study more digestible and adaptable to different types of learners. Others call the app distracting and capable of undermining classroom authority and prioritizing…

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131. The Utopia (Galt's Gulch Chile) 1:37:55

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A proposed libertarian paradise in the Chilean countryside devolves into a spectacle of betrayal and broken promises. Prelude: Lazarus Long's Principality of New Utopia. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ –––-–-------------------------------…

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Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator? 1:18:43

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In some policy circles, the idea of the U.S. electing a CEO-style dictator running the country like a company is gaining momentum. But should the idea be embraced? Those proposing the Dictator CEO, like Curtis Yarvin, argue it would challenge existing institutions and deliver cutthroat efficiency. But democracy advocates, like E. Glen Weyl, argue t…

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When You Hear of These Things.. | Ep1., The Signs of the End, series 29:28

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Transforming Perspectives | Most of us understand signs as directional markers, many look for signs for guidance, some seek the alignment of the celestial stars to indicate times and seasons. Biblically, however signs and wonders are indications of Almighty God’s Intervention upon the earth, so that men may be informed and not troubled or led astra…

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Don't Eat Anything With a Face 53:15

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More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle argue that eating animals is morally indefensible when plant-based alternatives can provide the same nutrition without pain. But meat lovers argue th…

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Marvin Thompson: Then and Now 6:12

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Marvin Thompson: Then and Now by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Freya Bantiff: Then and Now 3:17

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Freya Bantiff: Then and Now by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Vicki Feaver: Then and Now 6:12

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Vicki Feaver: Then and Now by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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John Wedgwood Clarke: Then & Now 6:20

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Mark Pajak reads 'Trick' and 'Plait' | Then & Now 3:36

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Mark Pajak reads 'Trick' and 'Plait' | Then & Now by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Martha Sprackland reads 'The Small Picture' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch 1:33

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Martha Sprackland reads 'The Small Picture' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Kaveh Akbar reads 'Love Poem with Lines from Jesus and Muhammad' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch 1:57

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Kaveh Akbar reads 'Love Poem with Lines from Jesus and Muhammad' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Bonnie Hancell reads 'Generations of Destroyers' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch 1:08

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Bonnie Hancell reads 'Generations of Destroyers' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch by The Poetry SocietyBy The Poetry Society

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Jacob Polley reads 'Dust' at The Poetry Review Summer 2025 launch 2:19

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Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop? 51:59

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Fast fashion has taken over the fashion industry, but is less expensive, trendy clothing really worth the purchase? Those who say to “stop” argue fast fashion harms the environment in many ways and exploits workers in countries with lax regulations. Those who say “keep shopping” argue it’s up to shoppers to choose, as fast fashion offers affordable…