Inland Insight with IECN

In this episode, Inland Empire Community News Owners/Publishers Manny and Denise sit down with Arts Connection Executive Director Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez and Program Supervisor Andrea Bonales. Together, they uncover San Bernardino County arts advocacy, creative workforce development, the forthcoming Inland Film Fest, and more! Oh, and they also call out companies for hosting music and arts events in the IE, but still branding th...

Is investing in the arts a waste of money in San Bernardino—or part of a broader plan to support local culture? We sat down with Garcia Center for the Arts Executive Director Michael Segura to talk gentrification, artist housing, public funding, and how the center is creating a safe, accessible space for community engagement. Special thank you to the Institute of Media Arts for lending us their state-of-the-art podcasting studio, l...

In this exclusive interview, Wen Hou opens up about the disappearance of his father, Naiping Hou, from Rancho Cucamonga. Wen recounts the chilling text messages that followed his father’s disappearance, and the moment he realized something was terribly wrong. Authorities later found Naiping’s home emptied, freshly painted, and over $1 million missing from his accounts. The case is now classified as a kidnapping, possibly linked to ...

What exactly is a food desert, and why are so many Inland Empire families caught in one?In this episode of Inland Insight, Dr. Gabrielle Pina from Loma Linda University Children’s Health breaks down how food deserts—neighborhoods with limited access to affordable, nutritious food—are fueling a public health crisis, especially for children.We explore:The real definition of a food desertHow poor food access affects children's phy...

Join Manny Sandoval and Denise Berver on the Inland Insight Podcast as they delve into the pivotal role of Teamsters Local 1932 in advocating for worker rights and fair labor practices in the Inland Empire. This episode features an in-depth discussion with Robert Gonzalez about the challenges and triumphs in unionizing Amazon workers, recent organizing victories, and the strategic importance of unions in today’s economy. Tune in to...

Dive into the significant impact of the warehousing boom on air quality and public health in the Inland Empire with this episode of Inland Insight. We explore the economic drivers of industrial expansion, the severe environmental repercussions, and the pioneering regulations by South Coast AQMD designed to address these challenges. Join us and our guest, Anthony Victoria, Publisher of Frontline Observer, as we unpack the region’s e...

Join Manny Sandoval and Denise Berver on this episode of the Inland Insight Podcast as they sit down with Michael Segura and Mariam Nieto from Just San Bernardino. They dive into the collaborative's vision for a more inclusive and economically vibrant city, exploring the People’s Plan for Economic Inclusion, community benefits agreements, and land acquisition strategies. Tune in to discover how these bold plans aim to reshape S...

48 Hour Film Project Producer and SBVC Film Professor Kevin Lyons dives into what it takes to write, produce, direct, shoot and edit a short film in the 48 Hour Film Project - Inland Empire! This global filmmakers competition is taking over the Inland Empire October 4th - 6th, 2024 and will test the skillset and collaboration elements amongst teams amidst the chaos. Inland Insight with IECN is hosted by co-owners and co-publishers ...

Local News Media Analyst & CSUSB Professor of Media Studies Dr. Thomas Corrigan joined IE Community News co-owners/publishers Manny & Denise on the Inland Insight Podcast!The trio discusses how the lE is not a news desert but a news mirage, local hedge fund owned publications, social media "news account's" sensationalism (AKA fake reporting), corporate narrative manipulation, Senate Bill 1327 and Assembly Bill...