Straight Talk
Hosted By Cristina Mendonsa and Sam Shane from the KFBK Morning News, they sit down to explore more National and California politics in a talk-friendly environment and highlight important sound clips from the news cycle.
Episodes
October 8, 2024 • 18 mins
Today on Straight Talk, disputes over voter IDs, issues with the Harris campaign’s economic strategy, Elon Musk’s take on support for either presidential candidate, and more.
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October 7, 2024 • 18 mins
Today on Straight Talk: the story of a Sacramentan that traveled to North Carolina right before Hurricane Helene hit the area, MLB updates, Senator Tom Cotton speaks on how FEMA funds are being diverted, and more.
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October 4, 2024 • 17 mins
Today on Straight Talk, legal challenges in a new guanrteed income program, renovation to Old Sac Waterfront, and responses to Prop 36. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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October 3, 2024 • 17 mins
Today on Straight Talk, updates on our biggest stories - Hurricane Helene, the dockworkers' strike, and the Presidential Race. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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October 2, 2024 • 19 mins
Today on Straight Talk: rollouts of regulations in California, an update on parking lot construction at Sacramento International Airport, Julian Assange opens up about his experience with the CIA, and more.
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September 30, 2024 • 20 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam Shane and Mark Demsky report on the latest AI bill that has been vetoed by Governor Newsom, Senator Flake’s recent presidential endorsement of Kamala Harris, how first amendment rights could be threatened, and more.
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September 27, 2024 • 15 mins
Today on Straight Talk, the Oakland As' final game ends with carnage from grieving fans, the national proliferation of Non-Disclosure Agreements, and much more.
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September 25, 2024 • 11 mins
Today on Straight Talk: Governor Newsom vetoes a bill that would allow universities to employ undocumented students, the Oakland A’s will be leaving Oakland after their last game tomorrow, and commentary on Presidential Candidate Trump's positions over the years.
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September 24, 2024 • 20 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Mark Demsky investigates where California tax dollars are going with mixed results, California’s assault on Big Oil has been rolled out in parallel with Biden’s energy policies, and updates on the Harris presidential campaign.
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September 23, 2024 • 19 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam and Cristina discuss the state's new plastic bag ban signed by Governer Newsom, recent words from Senator Fetterman on the upcoming election, and an update on Cristina's cat.
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September 20, 2024 • 18 mins
Today on Straight Talk, a Diddy Combs update, Tahoe pulling lead cables, and frustration with Trump's security. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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September 19, 2024 • 11 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam and Mark are discussing the Fed's Interest Rate Cut, gas prices staying up in California, and updates on college campus protesting rules. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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September 18, 2024 • 17 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Cristina and guest host Gina talk about a new sports facility in Folsom, perspectives on unemployment benefits for undocumented immigrants, and a new statewide investigation on the attempted assassination of former president Trump in Florida.
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September 17, 2024 • 15 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Cristina reports on rhetoric around presidential candidate Trump, and Springfield, Ohio, and the violence thay may have resulted. In other news, pros and cons of tariffs and one sheriff faced with mounting false alarms of school shooters.
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September 16, 2024 • 20 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam and Cristina talk about the recent and second assassination attempt against former President Trump, the current climate around the topic of voter integrity, and Musk's move of Tesla out of California.
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September 13, 2024 • 16 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam and Cristina are talking about updates with the Haiti Immigrants in Ohio, more on the assassination investigation, and Chinese tariffs. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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September 12, 2024 • 20 mins
Today on Straight Talk, a KFBK exclusive with Mark Demsky tells us the A's may not be coming to Sacramento after all. Also, more debate debrief and endorsements coming out for both candidates. All that, and more, on the Straight Talk Podcast.
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September 11, 2024 • 19 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Sam delves into the recent presidential debate and what the moderators missed. After that, some commentary on how former New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to move seniors during the pandemic lockdowns has had lasting consequences.
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September 10, 2024 • 20 mins
Today on Straight Talk, Cristina and Mark talk about the presidential debate tonight, Sacramento’s new (now broken) pedestrian bridge, and a documentary that Cristina worked on about veterans.
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September 9, 2024 • 19 mins
Today on the Straight Talk Podcast, Sam and Cristina talk about developments on the assassination attempt of former President Trump, local unrest after a site is designated to house a homeless shelter near schools, and activism and schoolchildren.
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