Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Matt Damon telling Joe Rogan that Netflix has quietly changed how movies are made - with explosions and big action in the first five minutes, and actors repeating plot points over and over because audiences are watching while scrolling on their phones. Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news segment on the cheapest car brand maintenance This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from January 19th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip on Journalist and political commentator Kara Swisher says California should impose a wealth tax and argues that “shock and awe” is the only way to deal with billionaires she believes have benefited enormously from the state but refuse to give back. Giving listeners a question for thought: Should California aggressively tax its wealthiest residents because they made their fortunes here. Do you feel like they owe you as a taxpayer? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on some San Francisco businesses that are closed today due to planned power outages. About 36-hundred PG&E customers in the Civic Center area have been in the dark since midnight when the utility shut off the juice so repairs could be made to a local substation. PG&E officials say the power should be back on at noon today. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from January 19th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip regarding Congressman Eric Swalwell says if he becomes California’s next governor, he plans to go on offense against ICE - including revoking ICE agents’ driver’s licenses and removing certain legal protections. Supporters call it accountability. Critics say it’s reckless and unconstitutional. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest news regarding a high-speed train collision in southern Spain, where at least 39 people have been killed -- and 159 injured -- in This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from January 19th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip in which SEIU is backing a new wealth tax, arguing California needs more revenue-but similar taxes have failed elsewhere, driving jobs, investment, and high earners out of state. The proposal hasn't even been on the ballot...it's just an idea and already it's driven a trillion dollars out of the state. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Rocklin is close to approving new regulations for mobile food vendors. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from January 16th, 2026

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