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Live podcasts of zoom and on-site roundtable news briefings that bring ethnic media together with experts, officials, nonprofit leaders, and advocates to exchange perspectives on urgent issues. Watch and Follow the Conversation.

Reaffirming California’s Commitment to Immigrant, Refugee, and Undocumented Students

Live Tuesday | This discussion will spotlight the lived experiences of immigrant and mixed-status families and the proactive steps being taken to protect access to higher education for all California students.

Personal Perspectives on PRIDE

Just Live | Our guests share personal stories and insights on what it means to be LGBTQ in today’s intensely divided social and political climate.

Behind the Resurging Crypto Craze—Huge Profits, Risks & Scams

Jun 13 | Our panel unpacks the hype, the hope, and the hazards of crypto with expert insight.

Taxing Remittances—A New Assault in the War on Immigrants

Jun 6 | President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last month, includes a 3.5% tax on remittances. Experts believe this tax would not only hurt economies abroad, but could also impact consumer spending levels in the US.

The Resurgence of Preventable Diseases

May 30 | Speakers discuss the factors behind the rise in preventable diseases, the shuttering of global vaccine distribution programs, vaccine hesitancy, and how to keep our families safe even as we face these new challenges.

Ranking Top 100 Cities on Urban Parks—Where We Go To Heal

May 23 | Panelists discuss the latest ParkScore report, highlight key findings from the poll, outline strategies that are working, and spotlight the cities leading the way in building more inclusive, impactful park systems.

Can President Trump Legally End Birthright Citizenship?

May 16 | Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on in the US. Trump’s executive order challenges this, seeking to redefine who qualifies as American and who can fully participate in democracy.

Is American Democracy in Decline?

May 9 | Our panel explores this critical question: Is the US drifting toward authoritarianism? Together, they will assess how democracies weaken from within—and whether our institutions are resilient enough to resist.

Who Dares to Travel Now?

May 2 | Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border | Speakers this week will discuss the threats to both documented and undocumented residents traveling to and from the US. They will also offer strategies for greater degrees of safety while traveling in the US.

Mexico-US Relations: A Model for Diplomacy in the Trump Era?

Apr 25 | A panel of experts discuss why and how Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has kept the lines open with Trump and what is at stake for both countries.

Beyond April 15: How Taxation is Changing

Apr 9 | A panel of leading tax experts explore the far-reaching implications of upcoming changes on government revenue, the economy, and taxpayers across the country.

Reimagining the School Day

Apr 4 | For over a century, schools have followed a rigid schedule, but educators are rethinking the basic structure to better support diverse learning styles. This effort is gaining bipartisan support to make learning more effective.