Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Analyst Batya Ungar Sargon says we're not not seeing anti-ICE protests grow in size, but we are seeing them become more aggressive and confrontational. And the participants are different too. Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on crime being down across all categories in Sacramento. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from January 16th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip regarding Congressman Ro Khanna says a national wealth tax isn’t about punishment-it’s about patriotism. In a recent interview, he argued that wealthy Americans and major corporations shouldn’t threaten to leave the state or the country to avoid paying more, saying a 1% annual tax on large fortunes could help rebuild struggling cities and fund public services. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest news on President Trump renewing threats to cut funding from sanctuary jurisdictions which California has several. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from January 16th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip on Governor Gavin Newsom defending California policies that allow schools to keep a child’s social gender transition from parents, arguing it protects vulnerable kids. Ben Shapiro challenged him, saying the state is ignoring biological realities and undermining parental rights. Giving listeners a question for thought: So where do you land-should the state ever withhold information about a child’s social transition from parents, or should parents always be informed, no matter what? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on teams at the Kennedy Space Center -- plan to roll out a giant rocket -- that will soon launch on a mission around the moon. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from January 16th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip in which the congressional maps favor Democrats. The question was whether the maps were drawn to favor a party, which is legal, or were they drawn to favor a racial group, which is not constitutional. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Actor Timothy Busfield is not entering a plea to charges of child sex abuse. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from January 15th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Comedian, Filmmaker and podcaster Adam Carolla says he never cared about politics - until government and cultural debates started showing up in everyday life, from property rights to parenting to personal choices. He argues many people labeled “conservative” didn’t change ideologies; they just want to be left alone. Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on a Sacramento startup that aims to use AI to speed up the time it takes to bring new drugs to market. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from January 15th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip regarding San Francisco’s new Family Opportunity Agenda promises free or heavily subsidized child care for families making up to $310,000 a year - and new pathways from high school straight into careers and college. Is this smart, targeted relief for families… or another example of a city redefining what “middle class” really means? Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest news on Senate Republicans having defeated the Venezuela war powers resolution - bowing to strong pressure from President Trump. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from January 15th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip on The Trump administration has said they will investigate California for waste, fraud and abuse. Assemblyman David Tangipa says if federal investigators are going to scrutinize California spending, they should start with the state’s high-speed rail project. Giving listeners a question for thought: Is high-speed rail the clearest example of government waste - or is it a long-term investment that has had a few overruns? What project or agency do you think deserves the most federal scrutiny, and why? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news segment on kids wanting their inheritances early from their parents. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from January 15th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip in which the U.S. Supreme Court started arguments in a case involving transgender athletes, Justice Samuel Alito posed what he called a “simple biological question.” He asked the attorney arguing the case, Kathleen Hartnett, to define “male” and “female” for equal protection purposes under the Constitution - the very standard the Court would need to apply. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Thousands Solano County employees are back on the picket line today. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from January 14th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Over the last decade, more than 500 people in California have been charged or convicted of corruption, and yet many of them are still legally allowed to lobby lawmakers and influence public policy. Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on President Trump slamming Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after a DOJ probe into renovations by the central bank. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from January 14th, 2026