Norman Solomon  Journalist and media critic Norman Solomon’s latest book is Made Love, Got War: Close Encounters with America’s WarfareState. Blending personal history and social commentary, Made Love, Got War traces five decades of rising American militarism and scant media skepticism.

Norman Solomon signs copies of  Made Love, Got War and War Made Easy from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 7th, at Amore Cafe, Bakery and Espresso Bar, 2220 Gold Springs Ct. Rancho Cordova. Information: (916) 463-0011. 

Why Lie? I Need a Drink  Most of us only witness homelessness at a distance. But in the new documentary Why Lie? I Need A Drink, Sacramento filmmakers get up close. On the next Insight, you’ll meet the co-director and a comedian who went under cover to learn about life on the street.

Why Lie? I Need a Drink premieres at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 7th, at the Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento. Information: (916) 880-4025.

SambaDá  Brazilian funk band, SambaDá’s tunes are playful and energetic.

 SambaDá performs at 9 p.m. Friday, March 7th, at Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St., Sacramento. Information: (916) 442-8832.

Today's guest host: David Watts Barton

Insight will not be heard Monday March 10th so that we may bring you a special report: Communications Breakdown: Losing the War of Ideas