Fake news / Mumbo Gumbo


Fake news The Federal Communications Commission looks into allegations that broadcasters, including two local TV stations, used video news releases (VNRs) without proper identification. FCC Commissioner John Adelstein and Diane Farsetta, a senior researcher at the Center for Media and Democracy, tell you about the allegations and how it affects you.

Mumbo Gumbo Today on Insight, popular Sacramento band Mumbo Gumbo performs songs from their new CD "Wishbones".   Click the thumbnail images below to see today's performance.

Mumbo Gumbo performs at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Natomas Oaks Park, 2230 River Plaza Dr., Sacramento. Information: (916) 359-7411.  You can also see Mumbo Gumbo at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Best in the West Rib Cook-Off at John Ascuaga's Nugget, in Sparks, NV.  Information: (800) 648-1177.

A CD release party for "Wishbones" is at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Moe's Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. Information: (831) 479-1854.

 
Friday, August 18, 2006