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Episodes

EU Tech Investigations with Lisa Martin

April 24, 2025 • 2 mins
European Union regulators opened investigations into tech giants Apple, Google and Meta last month, the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets. Lisa Martin joins us to break this down.
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Kings GM Scott Perry

April 24, 2025 • 3 mins
The Sacramento Kings have a new General Manager — but still no Head Coach. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
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A's Top Prospect Called Up

April 23, 2025 • 3 mins
Just 23-games into the Major League season the A's have called up their top prospect. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
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Railyards Development

April 23, 2025 • 3 mins
A major milestone for the Railyards District in Sacramento. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
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Front Street Audit

April 22, 2025 • 3 mins
After a new independent audit put the Front Street Animal Shelter in the spotlight over allegations of poor management and regulations not being followed — the Director telling KFBK he welcomes the review. Mark Demsky with the details.
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Price Tag Changes with Lisa Martin

April 22, 2025 • 3 mins
Traditional price tags at retail stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that can be updated remotely. Lisa Martin joins us to explain what the technology is, how it works, and the pros and cons.
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Doctor Shortage

April 21, 2025 • 2 mins
For most healthy people, the wait to get in to see a doctor is usually weeks, not days. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more on this shortage of doctors.
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AI and the Environment with Lisa Martin

April 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Spotting oil spills as soon as possible is a priority for the offshore oil and gas industry…and now they have a helping hand: artificial intelligence. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to explain how.
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AI Scammers with Lisa Martin

April 15, 2025 • 3 mins
It's tax day and Lisa Martin joins us to educate us on how to spot and avoid AI-powered tax scams.
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Ca Senator Tony Strickland - Voter ID and Prop 36

April 11, 2025 • 3 mins
Republican Senator Tony Strickland from Huntington Beach speaks with Sam and Cristina about efforts to secure Voter ID and funding for Prop 36.
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Early Retirement Consequences

April 11, 2025 • 2 mins
Most people picture retiring at age 65 or beyond, but the reality for some Americans is that their retirement years start a lot earlier, and an early retirement comes with pretty significant consequences. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen explains how common is it for workers to retire early.
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Trump, Tariffs, and Market Psychology

April 11, 2025 • 2 mins
It has been a wild week on Wall Street, driven by White House tariff policy. Does President Trump care about the markets? What should YOU do to protect your investments? Jared Dillian is a best-selling financial writer who spent part of his career on Wall Street and is also an active investor.
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Amazon "Buy For Me" Feature with Lisa Martin

April 10, 2025 • 3 mins
Amazon has a new 'Buy for Me' feature to help customers find and buy products from other brands’ sites. Lisa Martin joins us next to explain what it is in beta testing, how it works, and why this is important to the eCommerce giant's AI strategy.
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A's Looking Ahead

April 10, 2025 • 3 mins
Another loss yesterday at Sutter Health Park for the A's, but as KFBK's Mark Demsky reports — there are some bright spots for the team.
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Tariffs Effect Car Prices

April 9, 2025 • 3 mins
Buying a vehicle will become more expensive, whether it’s new or used, built in the U.S. or imported from abroad. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.
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Tax Tips with Mark Demsky

April 8, 2025 • 3 mins
One week from today your taxes are due. The IRS has said it expects to receive more than 140 million individual tax returns by April 15th. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us now to discuss a few of the situations people are facing.
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DOGE "Hack-a-Thon"

April 8, 2025 • 2 mins
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS next week because it wants easier access to taxpayer data. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to break down what this means, how they'll get access to the data, and the potential impact to your data privacy.
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CA State Fair Suspends Horse Racing

April 7, 2025 • 3 mins
In what will be a first at the California State Fair, live thoroughbred horse racing at Cal Expo has been suspended in 2025. KFBK's Mark Demsky has the details.
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Newsom on Trans Athletes

April 4, 2025 • 3 mins
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he hasn’t been able to come up with a solution for how to fairly and compassionately allow transgender girls to participate in high school sports. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
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Tech Impact from Tariffs

April 4, 2025 • 3 mins
Trump, tariffs, and tech. Since "Liberation Day" two days ago on April 2, we have seen many tech stocks significantly affected by tariffs...the biggest one being Apple, as it has a big tie to the Asian supply chain. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin is here to share the sentiment of Silicon Valley tech leaders and the opportunities that lay ahead.
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