John McGinness

John McGinness

Weekdays 3-4p on KFBK

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June 30, 2026 28 mins
Today, John breaks down a push by Governor Newsom to shift control of California’s education system to the executive branch, then talks with the head of the Sites Reservoir Project about the future of the state’s water supply.
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Today, John takes a look the Supreme Court's major rulings on election ballots, executive authority, and the limits of presidential power.
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June 25, 2026 29 mins
Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and sits down with Robert Ng, founder of Missing Middles, to discuss the the lack of small-scale multifamily housing and why it’s so hard to build it in the Sacramento region.
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June 24, 2026 28 mins
Today, John breaks down a major court ruling after a federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s push to let states ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy, saying the USDA overstepped its authority.
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June 23, 2026 30 mins
Today, Amanda Blackwood is in for John McGinness. She breaks down Sacramento’s housing challenges with the CEO of development firm Urban Capitol, John Vignocchi.
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June 19, 2026 28 mins
Today, John dives into California’s proposed billionaire tax and what it could mean for the state, taking calls from listeners to get their thoughts on the legislation. Then, he shifts gears to break down the history and significance of Juneteenth.
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June 18, 2026 27 mins
Today, John unpacks the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Supplier Diversity Program and looks at a potential bill that would streamline how minors can initiate juvenile court cases and speed up court review timelines.
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June 17, 2026 28 mins
Today, John takes a look at the newly signed U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding, what it could mean for ending the conflict, whether this is a real step toward peace, and takes your calls to hear what the public has to say.
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June 15, 2026 28 mins
Today, John covers Newsom’s claims of a DOJ investigation into him and his wife and reacts to CNN’s Fareed Zakaria slamming California’s leadership on major issues like housing, homelessness, and cost of living.
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June 9, 2026 27 mins
Today, John takes a look at the DOJ’s fraud case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, where federal prosecutors allege the group secretly paid informants inside extremist organizations, including the KKK, using donor funds and takes calls from listeners to hear their thoughts on the matter.
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June 8, 2026 29 mins
On today’s show, John talks through the California voting process, offers his insights, and invites listeners to call in and join the conversation.
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June 5, 2026 30 mins
Tododay, John breaks down AB 2108, a proposed change to how theft diversion programs are handled across California. He also sits down with El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson to talk about how it could impact enforcement and accountability.
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June 4, 2026 31 mins
Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and sits down with political strategist and former Yolo County Supervisor, Matt Rexroad. They break down California’s primary earlier this week and what to watch as the state heads toward the November election.
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June 3, 2026 27 mins
Today, John goes over the latest from last night’s primary election, checks in with Representative Kevin Kiley about his campaign, and takes calls from listeners weighing in.
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June 2, 2026 28 mins
It’s primary day in California and John McGinness talks with Sac County Republican Party Chair Sue Blake about how things are shaping up locally, chats with KFBK reporter Mike Luery, and hears directly from gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.
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June 1, 2026 26 mins
Today, John talks about the California gubernatorial primary happening tomorrow, the selection of Stephen Kawa as the new chair of the state’s high-speed rail board, and takes your calls to hear what people are thinking.
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May 29, 2026 28 mins
Today, John discusses a push from hundreds of University of California professors calling for the return of SAT and ACT math requirements and Assemblymember James Gallagher joins the show to talk about his run for Congress in California’s 1st District.
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May 28, 2026 28 mins
Today, John sits down with Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire for a conversation about the bench and how decisions made there impact the justice system in our community.
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May 27, 2026 28 mins
Today, John discusses transparency across federal and state government and gives his perspective on why it matters.
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May 26, 2026 28 mins
Today, John shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court hearings regarding transgender athletes competing in team sports, the debate over birthright citizenship, and how we define “Election Day.”
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