KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
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December 10, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of climbing - even as most Californians say the state is on the wrong track. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Netflix facing a class-action lawsuit -- over its plans to buy Warner Bros. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 10th, 2025.
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December 10, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing a world-first move, Australia has ordered major platforms - including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Facebook and more - to block access for anyone under 16. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest Sacramento In Progress, where one individual is making an impact in the wine industry, after his impactful baseball career in the MLB. This is the second hour of KFBK ...
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December 10, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which journalist Mark Halperin argues a Warner Brothers merger with either company could change how political content is produced, distributed, and consumed - and who controls it. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Lawmakers have proposed more legislation -- aimed at combating online child exploitation. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from December 10th...
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December 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which Economist Dan Mitchell is sounding the alarm over something he says should concern everyone, no matter your politics: the U.S. government taking ownership stakes in private companies: Should the U.S. government ever take ownership stakes in private companies - or is that a dangerous step toward socialism, no matter who’s in the White House? Anc...
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December 9, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding a blockbuster Supreme Court case - Trump v. Slaughter - could upend nearly 90 years of precedent and dramatically change the balance of power in Washington. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on the Esparto explosion, five months after explosions killed seven workers in Yolo County -- the fireworks company involved is now facing major penalties. This is the first hour ...
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December 9, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing FDA commissioner Makary says the Biden FDA knew about reports of fatal reactions in children linked to early COVID vaccinations but did not make the information public. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on the Stockton Mass Shooting and the efforts led by the San Joaquin County Sheriff working with multiple. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December ...
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December 9, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which Eleven months after one of the worst fires in California history destroyed whole neighborhoods in the Pacific Palisades, the first rebuilt home has finally been unveiled. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, Republican toured the site and said there's a catch, no one is actually going to be living there. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Senate Republicans ...
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December 9, 2025 • 49 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which Governor Gavin Newsom was in Washington pushing for $34 billion more in wildfire recovery aid - on top of the $7 billion the state has already received this year after the Palisades and Eaton fires:Are California’s fire recovery problems caused by a lack of money - or a lack of management? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the news that Los An...
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December 8, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding California having more gas-powered vehicles on the road than any state in the country - yet continues to pay some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Waymo doing a voluntary recall of software tied to robotaxis that illegally passed school buses. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 8th, 2025.
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December 8, 2025 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing California leaders who often describe CalWORKs as a compassionate “welfare-to-work” program designed to help families become self-sufficient. But new data shows California now has one of the lowest workforce participation rates among recipients in the nation. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on more damage involving the Louvre. This is the second hour of KFBK mornin...
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December 8, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which on the All-In podcast, tech entrepreneur and investor David Friedberg - known for his work in climate technology, data science, Describes a cycle of socialism taking over the west coast where states are raising taxes to fund expanding social programs and economies change. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Sacramento's City Council has approved $25 million in...
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December 8, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which the fight over voter ID is in the signature gathering phase as those for the measure are working to get it on the ballot next year. Supporters say voter ID is common-sense: you need ID to board a plane, buy certain products, or check into a hotel - why not to vote? Opponents argue voter ID laws disproportionately impact elderly, low-income, and ...
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December 5, 2025 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Palantir CEO Alex Karp was at the NYT Deal Book tour speaking bluntly about the fentanyl crisis, bombing drug boats and how America chooses whose lives deserve urgency. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on citing concerns over national security -- more countries are being added to the U.S. travel ban. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 5th, 2025...
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December 5, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing California’s $450 million 911 upgrade collapsed the moment it went live - and now Democratic lawmakers want hundreds of millions more to fix the system they already broke. It’s being called one of the state’s most expensive technology failures, raising questions about competence, accountability, and whether taxpayers should be asked to foot the bill again. Anchor Mark De...
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December 5, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which Conservative historian Victor Davis Hanson says Democrats are trying to distract voters from what he predicts will be a booming Trump-era economy heading into the 2026 elections. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Sacramento County has maintained an important FEMA rating that will save residents hundreds of dollars. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news...
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December 5, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which The Trump Administration announced a roll back of fuel-efficiency standards this week that were put in place under President Biden. Transportation:Will relaxing fuel-efficiency standards make cars more affordable for American families - or does rolling back these rules risk higher emissions and falling behind in the global push for cleaner techn...
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December 4, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched a new state website where residents can upload photos, videos, and reports of suspected misconduct by federal agents, including ICE officers. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Holiday shoppers seem to be sending mixed messages -- about the economy. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 4th, 2025...
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December 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing Senator Rand Paul says Americans are paying thousands more each year for health insurance because Obamacare artificially inflated demand and wiped out the old lower-premium, higher-deductible plans. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on The California Department of Justice has taken over the investigation -- after an ex-Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and...
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December 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which Conservative historian Victor Davis Hanson says Democrats are trying to distract voters from what he predicts will be a booming Trump-era economy heading into the 2026 elections. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Luigi Mangione is due back in Manhattan court today for a pre-trial hearing on what's the one year anniversary of the high profile assassination of...
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December 4, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which Governor Gavin Newsom used the New York Times DealBook Summit to blast CEOs and Silicon Valley leaders for what he calls “crony capitalism” bowing to President Trump and cozying up to the administration to protect their own interests: Is Governor Newsom right that CEOs are “selling out the country” and Democrats need to figure out how to democr...
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