Studio Sacramento

Season 5

Studio Sacramento is a weekly series produced at KVIE that asks questions, invites opinions, and seeks answers for the topics and issues that matter to you right here in the region we all love and call home. Hosted by community leader Scott Syphax, the series provides insight and depth of conversation that only your public television station can offer. Each month, one episode is in editorial partnership with the American Leadership Forum - Mountain Valley Chapter, an organization where leaders come together to unite, strengthen and serve, all to benefit our community.

Where to Watch Studio Sacramento • Season 5

24 Episodes

  • Economic Development - Barry Broome
    E1
    Economic Development - Barry BroomeBarry Broome, the President and CEO of the Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council, joins host Scott Syphax to talk about the state and future of Sacramento's economy.
  • Sacramento Black Chamber
    E2
    Sacramento Black ChamberThe Sacramento Black Chamber's CEO Azizza Davis Goines and board member and past chair Michael Poindexter talk about the organization, the community, and its Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
  • Taylor's Market
    E3
    Taylor's MarketIn business since 1962, Taylor's Market and Taylor's Kitchen have been serving Sacramento with local produce and other goods. Owners Danny and Kathy Johnson talk about the booming farm to fork movement.
  • Sacramento State - Dr. Robert Nelsen
    E4
    Sacramento State - Dr. Robert NelsenSacramento State has a new leader. Dr. Robert Nelsen was appointed the university's 8th president after serving at the University of Texas-Pan American. He joins host Scott Syphax to talk about his vision for Sac State.
  • College Attainment for At-Risk Students
    E5
    College Attainment for At-Risk StudentsBreakthrough Sacramento's Adolfo R. Mercado and City Year Sacramento's Jake Mossawir join host Scott Syphax to talk about how their organizations are preparing underprivileged and at-risk students for college success.
  • SMUD CEO Arlen Orchard
    E6
    SMUD CEO Arlen OrchardFor more than 65 years, SMUD has provided electricity for more than 1.4 million people. In 2014, it named a new CEO, Arlen Orchard, to lead the company. He joins host Scott Syphax to talk about the state of SMUD.
  • California Water - A Southern Perspective
    E7
    California Water - A Southern PerspectiveWater has always been a contentious issue in California. General Manager Jeff Kightlinger from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California joins Scott Syphax to share their perspective.
  • Urban Farming
    E8
    Urban FarmingReconnecting young people to our agricultural roots and inspiring the next generation of farming is the focus of the Center for Land-Based Learning. Executive Director Mary Kimball and Yolo County Supervisor Oscar Villegas join the show.
  • Sacramento After Mayor Johnson
    E10
    Sacramento After Mayor JohnsonMayor Kevin Johnson announced he will not run for an unprecedented third term as mayor of Sacramento. What happened and what does it mean for our region with a new mayor at the helm? The Sacramento Bee's Marcos Breton joins the studio.
  • Chicago Ideas for Sacramento
    E11
    Chicago Ideas for SacramentoThe annual Study Mission takes Sacramento residents to parts of the country known for their regional prosperity. Sacramento Metro Chamber CEO Peter Tateishi and Michelle Odell from Kaiser Permanente join host Scott Syphax in the studio.
  • Cosumnes River College
    E12
    Cosumnes River CollegeServing more than 14,000 students yearly, Cosumnes River College is part of the Los Rios Community College District. President of the college since mid-2015, Dr. Edward Bush joins Scott Syphax to talk about the role of community colleges.
  • Jeannine English - AARP
    E13
    Jeannine English - AARPWith more than 37 million members nationally, AARP advocates for family issues like healthcare, employment and retirement planning. Board President Jeannine English joins Scott Syphax to talk about the organization and her volunteer role.
  • Addressing Mental Health Issues
    E14
    Addressing Mental Health IssuesWhat progress has been made in combating mental health issues and stigma and what remains to be addressed? WellSpace Health CEO Jonathan Porteus and Steinberg Institute Founder Darrell Steinberg join Scott Syphax to discuss the issues.
  • CBS13's Sam Shane
    E15
    CBS13's Sam ShaneSam Shane is an anchor of CBS13's nightly newscasts and a longtime resident of Sacramento. He joins host Scott Syphax to talk about his career in news.
  • Bishop Jaime Soto
    E16
    Bishop Jaime SotoJoin the Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, for a conversation with Scott Syphax.
  • Dr. John Chuck on Stress and Burnout
    E17
    Dr. John Chuck on Stress and BurnoutDr. John Chuck shares his perspective on how people can make changes in their overloaded lives. The overload is a phenomenon he describes as Multiple Simultaneous Conflicting Imperatives or MSCI, pronounced "messy".
  • Sierra College President Willy Duncan
    E18
    Sierra College President Willy DuncanServing more than 18,000 students annually, Sierra College is the only community college in Placer County and the largest college in the county. President of Sierra College Willy Duncan joins Scott Syphax to talk about 80 years of service.
  • Organ Donations
    E19
    Organ DonationsKatie Salcone's son received a life-saving liver transplant, and Deanna Santana's son's organs were donated following his death in a car accident. They join Scott Syphax to talk about their experiences with organ donations.
  • Emergency Preparedness
    E20
    Emergency PreparednessAmerican Red Cross chapter CEO Gary Strong and Sacramento Police Department Chief Sam Somers join Scott Syphax to discuss how people can be better prepared for life's emergencies.
  • The Glue Factory
    E22
    The Glue Factory3fold Communications CEO Gordon Fowler and Health Education Council Executive Director Debbie Oto-Kent join host Scott Syphax to talk about their economic development experiment, The Glue Factory.
  • An Unsolved Murder in Elk Grove
    E23
    An Unsolved Murder in Elk GroveLocal filmmakers Cory and Craig Jackson talk about their documentary covering a case where two Sikh men were shot and killed while walking down the street. They join Scott Syphax and Elk Grove Police Department Detective Kevin Papineau.
  • Cassandra Jennings
    E24
    Cassandra JenningsCassandra Jennings has served as a community activist, public servant, and corporate director, all with the aim of improving her community. Join Scott Syphax and CEO of Greater Sacramento Urban League for a conversation about our region.
  • Gun Violence and African-American Kids
    E25
    Gun Violence and African-American KidsNovember 13, 2015, Jaulon Clavo was gunned down in Sacramento. Sierra Health Foundation's CEO Chet Hewitt and the mother of Jaulon Clavo, Dr. Nicole Clavo, join host Scott Syphax to talk about gun violence and potential solutions.
  • Dave McClure - 500 Startups
    E26
    Dave McClure - 500 StartupsSuper Angel Investor Dave McClure is a founding partner of 500 Startups, a seed accelerator and related investment fund. Dave McClure sits down with host Scott Syphax to talk about the partnership and Sacramento's burgeoning tech scene.

 

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