News Too Real

Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb explores the current dismal relationship of Black males to police officers; but, how is California fairing in this discussion?

Struggling to meet the April 15 tax filing deadline? Then take note of the IRS's new tax filing deadline of May 17 for individuals, the self-employed and for those who do not owe the IRS for past due tax payments.In this episode of News Too Real, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb addresses the recent changes for those filing their 2020 taxes; not only has the tax-deadline been extended, but the American Rescue Plan has instilled new provisions regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit where people can take out advanced payments for 2021 tax filing of Earned Income Tax Credit. Also, people who have taken out unemployment insurance, IRA/ROTH IRA or early retirement have some leeway, safeguards and revisions with use of the "hardship" waiver, if qualified.Finally, find out what to do if your tax information has been compromised, which may be the case for those victimized by the unemployment insurance fraud or other related tax-fraud issues.Dudley Najieb features two experts during this episode, Ken Corbin, IRS Commissioner, Wage & Investment Division and Sue Simon IRS Director, Customer Assistance, Relationships and Education, Wage and Investment Division who explain everything a person needs to know about filing their taxes for 2020.

As communities are becoming more diverse, the representation of residents in locally elected seats is proving to be inequitable due to the redistricting process.In this News Too Real episode, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews in-depth the redistricting process: Following the 2020 Census, the upcoming redistricting cycle is a critical moment to ensure political representation for our communities, impacting resources for education, health care, the environment, and other needs over the next ten years. The unfair manipulation of districts to dilute the voting power of minority communities is seen by many as another type of voter suppression.

Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb features EMS media briefing with medical professions: Dr. Nirav Shah, Dr. Dali Fan, Dr, Turner Lloveras and Dr. Kim Rhoads. They all talk about the mutant variants vs vaccines: Which will prevail in the pandemic race?

News Too Real Pod: Watch part 1 of featured topic, 'mutant variants vs vaccines'

The website, MyTurn.ca.gov, serves as the state’s “front door” to getting vaccinated where Californians can sign up for notifications for available appointments when eligible.For those without internet or digital know-how, there is a hotline 1-833-422-4255 with multiple language options.

First-time college enrollment has fallen during the pandemic, highlighting the impact of the economic downturn as well as the crushing weight of $1.7 trillion in loan debt held by more than 43 million student borrowers. Advocates argue that cancelling $50,000 per student would leave 75 percent of borrowers free of debt, helping the economy.President Biden recently made waves by saying he would not support this approach. Hear from students, policy makers and experts on the subject with producer host Julia Dudley Najieb.

Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the inauguration of Joseph Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris of Oakland, CA and well as local city of Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer's message of retiring from social media for today. Dyer also reiterated that we are all 99% the same with that .1% that makes a difference in which some people find is the biggest challenge to overcome.

ONR: Hosts Julia and Lennice Najieb review the upcoming California Holiday Special; new police chief of Fresno, CA is from Oklahoma City; MIT tech news found that credit algorithms are hurting people of color and an app can help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic if used properly.

EMS Briefing Sept. 4 on policing:Raj Jayadev, Cofounder, Silicon Valley De-Bug, a community media and organizing collective in San Jose, CA, which pioneered the development of participatory defense in criminal justice proceedings