KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
Episodes
July 21, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the border patrol raid on the Home Depot in South Sacramento. This operation leaves listeners with the question, should local leaders support them-or does the setting and optics of a public raid still matter more? Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on some early morning ground stops that happened to Alaska Airlines due to an ”IT outage”, as well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homeste...
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July 21, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about a clip regarding Chinese gene editing. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on President Trump threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of 'Redskins', as well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 2nd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 21st, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa chats to the listeners about the Talkback clip of the hour talking about Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke telling ABC Democrats must be just as “ruthless” in regaining power. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on Data tech company Astronomer says its CEO has resigned, as well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 3rd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 21st, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the In-N-Out Family moving their business out of California to Tennessee, with remarks on how doing business and raising a family in California isn’t easy anymore. Anchor Mark Demsky brings you the latest on the El Dorado County DA’s office releasing more details following the recent conviction of 'American Nightmare' rapist Matthew Muller, as well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homest...
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July 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the new CNN and Quinnipiac polls showed it hasn't dented the president's approval among his base despite the Epstein Files not being released. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on some alarming news this morning as Sacramento has the third worst DUI rate in the nation. This is the first hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 18th, 2025.
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July 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about a clip regarding investor and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary, after saying “it’s not just tariffs” - he argues what the president is really doing is backdoor taxation through what amounts to a Value-Added Tax (or VAT). Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on the Sacramento Kings appearing in Saturday’s NBA Summer League Semifinals. This is the 2nd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 18th, ...
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July 18, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa chats to the listeners about the Talkback clip of the hour talking about Steve Hilton on illegal workers. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on The Department of Justice is requesting data on immigrant inmates in California. This is the 3rd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 18th, 2025.
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July 18, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners an intriguing question regarding Doug Burgum and the Trump Administration's interest in reopening the Alcatraz prison. The question of the hour: Should Alcatraz be turned back into an active prison or is it a misguided stunt that would cost too much and harm San Francisco’s economy? Anchor Mark Demsky brings you the latest on Congressman Kevin Kiley responding to what he says is California'...
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July 17, 2025 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the emotional testimonies of individuals who say they were harmed by the COVID-19 vaccines, as well as Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican Ohio, on why it's important to examine what was done to fix future responses. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on Congress considering huge cuts to public broadcasting, which could have a huge effect on local public media outlets. This is the first hour of th...
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July 17, 2025 • 44 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the city of Los Angeles and how they're launching a new program to provide cash cards worth a few hundred dollars to undocumented immigrants impacted by recent ICE raids. The money is privately funded through philanthropic groups - not taxpayer dollars. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on the new bill signed by President Trump where people in the U.S. convicted of fentanyl-related crimes cou...
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July 17, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa chats to the listeners California Assemblymember, Carl DeMaio, launching a campaign to revive the use of Voter ID. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on Sacramento International Airport upgrading its parking garage in the middle of the summer travel season. This is the 3rd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 17th, 2025.
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July 17, 2025 • 47 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding Mike Rowe’s take on AI isn’t wiping out all jobs, AI is transforming white-collar careers-but does real job security lie in the trades? Are you or someone you know considering a skilled trade because of tech shifts? Anchor Mark Demsky brings you the latest on state regulators seeing a spike in complaints against contractors, and one company in Rancho Cordova is under th...
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July 16, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the Federal lawsuit led by California and 23 other Democratic-led states have filed against the Trump administration for freezing nearly $6.8 Billion in Federal education funding. Which begs the following questions: Is your school district using its money wisely, or do you think too much is being spent on bureaucracy instead of students? Should we be fighting for more funding, or for better accoun...
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July 16, 2025 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses how MAGA voters have soured on President Trump for not ending the wars quickly, as well as not releasing the Epstein Files. On a related note, anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on Attorney General Pam Bondi brushing off questions about Jeffrey Epstein. As well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 2nd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 16th, 2025.
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July 16, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about the rise of violence inside California prisons. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on inflation ticking up in June, hitting its highest level seen since February. As well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 3rd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 16th, 2025.
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July 16, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa gives the listeners the word of the month for California fire victims: frustrations. From insurance battles, permit delays, and being stuck dealing with the red tape, LA homerowners in Palisades and Altadena have been all kinds of frustrated with the walls they’ve hit trying to rebuild. Anchor Mark Demsky brings you the latest on dozens of undocumented California farmworkers who have begun a three-day strike,...
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July 15, 2025 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about Governor Gavin Newsom pushing back hard on the idea of a "California Exodus" with comments made on the Sean Ryan podcast, where the talkback question is asked: Is Governor Newsom right? is the so-called California Exodus overblown? Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on the trash pickup delays across Northern California have entered a second week due to an ongoing strike by Republic Services wor...
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July 15, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses the new work requirements being added to Medicaid benefits, a move critics say will strip health care from those who need it most. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on a bill that’ll make buying a child for sex is a step away from becoming a felony in California. As well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 2nd hour of the KFBK Morning News from July 15th, 2025.
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July 15, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa talks about a follow up on a housing bill that will come before an assembly committee this week. It's SB 79, authored by State Senator Scott Wiener. Anchor Mark Demsky brings the latest on officials in 24 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to reclaim billions in frozen education funds. As well as going in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the ...
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July 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa gives listeners the talk back question of the hour regarding a new CNN immigration poll: Are the president’s immigration policies starting to go too far - or is the backlash just media spin? Have the ICE raids changed how you view his handling of the border? Anchor Mark Demsky brings you the latest on California's goal of running its electric grid entirely on renewable energy facing challenges due to recent f...
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