Mountaineer Arlene Blum  Arlene Blum has played a groundbreaking role in women’s mountaineering. Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life recounts her legendary mountain adventures.

Arlene Blum speaks at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16th at the CSUS Library, Sacramento State Campus, 6000 J St., Sacramento. Information: (916) 359-0942.

Breast Cancer Researcher  California has some of the highest breast cancer rates in the U.S. But for many, standard chemotherapy is only minimally effective. Today on Insight, UC Davis researcher Dr. Helen Chew tells you about a new approach that personalizes treatment for each and every patient.

Fresh Air Host Terry Gross  We turn the table on your favorite Fresh Air host. Jeffrey Callison talks with Terry Gross.

Terry Gross speaks at 8 p.m. Monday, April 21st at the Mondavi Center, UC Davis Campus, Davis. Information: (866) 754-2787.

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About our guest host: Douglas Everett is a practicing physician in Sacramento and Stockton. He hosts "Radio Parallax" on KDVS 90.3 FM Davis, Thursdays at 5 p.m.