HomeNews Briefings

News Briefings

Live news briefing podcasts that bring ethnic media together with experts, officials, nonprofit leaders, and advocates to exchange perspectives on urgent issues. Also catch our on-site events.

News Briefings

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Antonio Villaraigosa

Live Mon | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa on key statewide issues.

News Briefings

3 Million Americans Lose Critical Food Safety Net, as Dramatic Cuts to SNAP Take Effect

Just Live | Speakers explore new data, discuss funding stakes for states and families, and demonstrate a dashboard analyzing health trends and its drivers nationwide.

News Briefings

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Matt Mahan

May 7 | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan on key statewide issues.

News Briefings

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Tony Thurmond

Apr 30 | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Tony Thurmond on key statewide issues.

News Briefings

Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation

May 1 | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.

News Briefings

Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration: Tools for Journalists, Lawsuits and What Authorities Don’t Want You to See

Apr 24 | As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data, and reporting on enforcement’s impact on communities.

News Briefings

Street Lights of Los Angeles – Briefing with LA’s Bureau of Street Lighting

Live Wed | Los Angeles property owners will vote on a proposed street lighting assessment increase to fund repairs and maintenance. Officials outline costs, aging infrastructure needs, and what approval means for citywide lighting systems.

News Briefings

Do Cell Phone Bans at School Help or Hurt Students?

Apr 3 | Speakers will debate the merits of cell phone bans versus the potential of social media to foster social connection, creative self-expression, and to gain access to supportive communities.

News Briefings

The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative: Expanding Career Pathways and Strengthening California’s Workforce

Mar 31 | California’s Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative promotes careers in forest management, wildfire prevention, and sustainability, expanding access for underrepresented communities through training, education, and workforce pathways supported by CAL FIRE.