Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: For the past two years, we've heard AI is about to replace millions of jobs. But billionaire Mark Cuban says the opposite may be happening inside big companies. He argues enterprise AI is far more difficult to implement than expected-and points to Microsoft hiring thousands of people to help companies make AI actually work. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest new segment on Sacramento in Progress, where the Sacramento Metro Fire officially opened its brand new, state-of-the-art training academy in Rancho Cordova - ending more than two decades of planning. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from July 29th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip this hour: President Trump is doubling down on his trade fight with Canada. Speaking at a General Motors plant in Michigan this week, he defended his tariffs, saying they're bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States and ending what he calls decades of unfair trade. One Canadian voice actually agrees with him. Bruce Pardy, a law professor at Queen's University, says Canada has long protected industries like dairy and agriculture while enjoying broad access to the U.S. market. He argues Canada has become economically dependent on the United States and is now resisting changes that demand greater reciprocity. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on the city of Citrus Heights is turning to AI to streamline police reports. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from July 29th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: The days of turning on one channel to watch your favorite team are long gone. Between cable, streaming services, league apps, and blackout restrictions, following your team can mean paying for multiple subscriptions. John Giegengack is the founder of Hub Entertainment Research which tracks how people watch television today. Leaving questions for the listeners: Sports used to be easy. You turned on the TV and watched the game. Today, between cable, streaming services, league apps, and blackout rules, following your favorite team can cost hundreds of dollars a year. Is pro sports pricing itself out of the next generation of fans? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on getting to Sacramento International Airport by transit -- could become a lot easier. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from July 29th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: As Dr. Anthony Fauci prepares to testify before the Senate tomorrow; newly released diary entries are raising fresh questions about what top health officials believed privately versus what congress and the American people were told. Dr. Robert Redfield,has said that when he was "threatened and ostracized" for expressing opinions that didn't concur with Fauci's public statements on Covid. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Cal Fire making an arrest -- in connection with the Dove Fire -- that has burned hundreds of acres in Tuolumne County. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from July 28th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: Megan Romer is one of the two national co-chairs of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist political organization in the United States. She was elected to the DSA's National Political Committee and serves alongside co-chair Ashik Siddique. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on President Trump was in the Detroit-area Monday -- renewing his push to bolster the American auto industry. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from July 28th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip this hour: Fitness expert Jillian Michaels says she never imagined leaving California. A lifelong Democrat, she says she watched the state change in ways she could no longer support and eventually moved her family to Florida. She's hardly alone. Since 2020, California has experienced a net domestic migration loss of more than 1.4 million residents, meaning that many more people moved to other states than moved in from elsewhere in the U.S. International immigration has offset some of those losses, but California continues to lead the nation in domestic outmigration. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on Sports making a comeback at Sonoma State University. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from July 28th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: President Trump's approval ratings have slipped, and many Americans remain frustrated over inflation and affordability. Yet a new CNN analysis finds voters still trust President Trump and Republicans more than Democrats to handle Iran. Leaving questions for the listeners: Why do you think that is? Is it about policy, leadership, or simply a lack of confidence in the alternative? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news on California's next "Big One" -- could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from July 28th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about:California says it won't hand over the state's voter rolls to the federal government. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says states shouldn't have to rely on Washington to solve every problem, but he also says voter roll accuracy needs to be addressed. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on using satellites to detect wildfires in Northern California!? This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from July 27th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: Democratic strategist and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. says if Democrats lose close races in the midterms, they'll have only themselves to blame for embracing the party's socialist wing. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news segment on a proposal to eventually restore grizzly bears to the Golden State has now taken another step forward with a bill lawmakers will consider next month. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from July 27th, 2026