The Real Talk Podcast

Andrés (Aparicio) is a singer songwriter, multimedia creator who always has something brewing in the studio, on video, on the road, and the multiverse. His latest album, "Sonny Torres and the Multiverse of Sadness" is out now, and he's got more in his library for you to catch up on. Get to know this fiercely independent artist, his music and videos on Real Talk! On tour this spring! INFO: https://www.thediyastronaut.com/Andrés music & videos available on:Spotify Apple Music BandCamp YouTube

George "The Giant" McArthur is back with his Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders Oct. 11-12, 8-19, 25-26 (2024) at 314 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308! This year's George has expanded his spooky collection to include a True Crime Room! That also includes a special VIP late night tour! Hear all about it and make sure to get your tickets, or just show up! George will give you a tour, answer your questions and sign your copy of Time Burton's "Big Fish" and more that he starred in! It's all here for Halloween on the Bakotunes podcast! VISIT: ⁠giantsoddities.com/⁠

Get a preview of the new documentary film "Equity Rise: The Heart of Southeast Bakersfield" premiering Oct. 9th, 2024 at Maya Cinemas and on Youtube - presented by TYM4Change (Transitional Youth Motivating 4or Change). Guests in this episode from TYM4Change: Jovon Dangerfield, MTh, Executive Director; Desiree Calloway, Youth Coordinator & Marketing; Dylan Duenas, Youth Coordinator, also featured in "Equity Rise." For more information about the film and how you can support and get involved with TYM4Change, please visit: https://tym4change.org/.

DON'T GET EVICTED! Gabriela Gomez is Housing Navigator for the Eviction Prevention Program with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. In this episode, Gabriela will share information a new program offered by the GBLA for low-income residents and families who struggle with housing issues with their landlords. The Eviction Protection Program helps struggling residents avoid being evicted! For more information, visit: GBLA.ORG. Call: 661-334-4674.

HELP GET OUT THE VOTE - Oct. 12th & 26! Get a preview of two upcoming GOTV Fiestas with in-studio guest, Noe Garcia. Garcia is president of the Kern County Young Democrat Leaders, and a member Kern County Democratic Central Committee and a support representative of the Democratic Women of Kern. GET OUT THE VOTE FIESTAS: -Saturday, October 12, 11am-2pm, IBEW Union Hall, 3921 Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308 -Saturday, October 26, 11am-2pm, Historic Forty Acres, 30168 Garces Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93215 Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Get a preview of the 2nd annual Cultura Fest coming to Beach Park, 3400 21st St. in Bakersfield, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 12pm-9pm with in-studio guests: Ramon Sanchez and Gabriel Adame. Culturafest is a free community event highlighting various Hispanic/LatinX traditions in Kern County! Proceeds from this event will go towards providing local scholarships & having future community events! INFO: raicesofkern.org/culturafest Catch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Neel Sannappa is a veteran Democratic strategic and Senior Organizer in the Working Families Party (Central Valley). He's also appears as a regular guest on KGET17 in Bakersfield as a political analyst, often seen squaring off with longtime Kern County Republican Party leader, Cathy Abernathy. During his latest visit on (9/13), we get an update on the latest from the national and Kern County political landscape. Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

H.A. Sala is one of Kern County's most respected and revered names in criminal defense law, fiercely committed to defending the constitutional rights and freedoms of his clients. Mr. Sala is also Co-Founding member of the Immigration Justice Collaborative, that provides resources on immigration law, vaccines, legal services, and fights for the just treatment of detained immigrants in California.  In this episode, Mr. Sala will discuss the dangers of Project 2025, a plan to remake the federal government to carry out an extremist far-right agenda under another Trump presidency. Immigration Justice Collaborative on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ijc_kern/ It's a HOT election season and Real Talk will be combating misinformation! Please share this episode and subscribe to the podcast, so you do not miss an episode! Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

David Alanis an Executive Board member of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC). In this episode, get a preview of the 13th annual Grito de Dolores celebration happening in front of the Liberty Bell on Truxtun Ave. in downtown Bakersfield happening on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7pm-11pm. Admission is free and open to the public Enjoy music, food and refreshment vendors, folklorico dancing, live mariachi and the Grito de Dolores live with Mexico City at 9pm PST. Info: https://kchcc.org/ Catch⁠⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media

It's ELECTION 2024 on Real Talk! Joining Matt in-studio is Noe Garcia, President, Kern Young Democrat Leaders (KCYDL) and Jacqueline Aguilar, Director of Communications, KCYDL. In this episode, Noe and Jacqueline introduce themselves to Real Talk listeners and discuss the excitement surrounding the 2024 election, attending the DNC with Civil Rights leader Dolores Huerta and how Kern youth can become members and get involved! Please Visit: www.kernyoungdems.com/ Kern County Young Democrat Leaders is a youth-led organization based in Kern County that advocates to elect Democrats, advocate for progressive issues, and train the next generation of progressive leaders. It's a HOT election season and Real Talk will be combating misinformation! Please share this episode and subscribe to the podcast, so you do not miss an episode! Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, youth leaders, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Gabriela Lopez Garcia is a Certified Immigration Attorney in Bakersfield, CA and member of the Immigration Justice Collaborative of Kern County. In this episode, Gabriela will share her expertise in the areas of current U.S. immigration laws and policies and how you can find help to ensure your rights and safety are protected. If you would like a consultation, please contact the Law Office of Gabriela Lopez Garcia, 4900 California Ave., STE. 210B, Bakersfield, CA. Phone: 661-241-3656. Email: Gabriela@lopezgimmigration.com It's a HOT election season and Real Talk will be combating misinformation! Please share this episode and subscribe to the podcast, so you do not miss an episode! Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Ariel Dyer is the reference librarian at Bakersfield College. In this episode, learn about the new online three-course, Media Literacy Certification Program (LIBR B68NC / CRN 73867, 73868, 73869) being offered at BC for participants to learn how to navigate online environments ethically and confidently. The program will also provide useful tips and instruction on how to effectively utilize mass media sources, artificial intelligence tools, and online safety and privacy techniques. Program begins Oct. 11, 2024 and runs through 11/30. Visit Bakersfiedcollege.edu to register today! Catch⁠⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Get a preview of one of Bakersfield's longest-running fundraising events, Village Fest, happening Sept. 7, 2024 at the Kern County Museum. Village Fest steering committee member, Miranda Whitworth stops by to give us a preview of this huge beer, wine, food and music event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for CAREFORKIDS.ORG ! BUY TICKETS NOW AT: Bakersfieldvillagefest.com Catch⁠⁠ Real Talk⁠⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠⁠, with host ⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Listen For a Special Free Legal Consultation Offer! Win Eaton is one of the most respected immigration attorneys in the country and a member of the Immigration Justice Collaborative (Kern County). In this episode, we will learn some dark truth about America's ongoing battle with anti-immigrant sentiment past to present. We'll also learn about how you can find resources regarding protecting yourself and loved ones from deportation. Visit Eaton & Associates: https://federalimmigration.us/ (661) 742-7007). Se Habla Espanol! It's a HOT election season and Real Talk will be combating misinformation! Please share this episode and subscribe to the podcast, so you do not miss an episode! Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch⁠ Real Talk⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠, with host ⁠Matt Munoz⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Tania Salas is the Program Coordinator for Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation in Bakersfield, a non-profit organization offering programs and resources for Kern County students preparing for college. In this episode, Tania will discuss the upcoming Financial Aid Training Sessions taking place through August in various locations throughout Kern County. For more information, visit: https://www.youth2leaders.org/ Socials: Y2L Instagram: @youth2leaders/ Y2L Facebook: @Y2LEF Catch⁠ Real Talk⁠, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on ⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠, with host ⁠Matt Munoz⁠. Presented by Chavez Media.

Guest: Dr. Mark Martinez Ph. D is a professor of Political Science and Economics at CSUB, co-chair at the Center of Social Justice, and a member of the Immigration Justice Collaborative. In this episode, Dr. Martinez will discuss Social Security and how your vote in the presidential election will impact the future of Social Security. Contact: mmartinez@csub.edu. Social Security Resources (click hyperlinks below): -Social Security Official Website -AAA It's a HOT election season and Real Talk will be combating misinformation! Please share this episode and subscribe to the podcast, so you do not miss an episode! Real Talk will be featuring special in-studio guests for a series of interviews and segments featuring Kern County educators, legal experts, and social activists now through election day, Nov. 5, 2024. Topics will include a wide range of issues ranging, but not limited to, immigration, voters rights, women's rights, education, social security, voter registration and more. Catch Real Talk, Fridays at 10am and Sunday at 7am on FIRE1039.COM, with host Matt Munoz. Presented by Chavez Media.

Leilani Shiu is back! Fans of the Star Wars Universe should already be familiar with her role as Teeka the Jawa in Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as roles in The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian! In this episode, she'll give us a preview of the 10th annual Bakersfield Collector-Con happening Aug. 17 & 18, 2024 at Mechanics Bank Theater in Bakersfield, CA! Info: Bakersfield Collector Con on Facebook.

It's a celebration! Rebecca Esparza is the owner of Off The Rails Tap Lounge, located at 1517 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Rebecca reflects on her decision to follow her dreams and bring some much needed culture into historic downtown! Make plans to join us at Off The Rails on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 for the big "2nd Anniversary Celebration" with Mento Buru (Latin reggae ska) and DJ Mikey - LIVE! 7pm Doors, $5 admission, 21 & Over. Info: (661) 742-1428 - Off The Rails on Facebook.

Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and return home to practice medicine, as well as her decision to run for California State Assembly. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: ⁠https://www.drjasmeetbains.com/⁠ Catch Real Talk, every Friday (10am-11am) and Sunday (7am-8am) on FIRE1039.COM. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠ *Originally aired on 1-26-24.

Did you know there are many easy ways to renew your Medi-Cal benefits? Maritza Jimenez, Community Engagement Supervisor for Kern Family Health Care stops by Real Talk to offer tips and reminders on how to renew your benefits. Check it out and pass on the info! Stay Healthy! For more info, please call: 1-877-410-8812 or call a KFHC rep at: 1-800-391-2000. You can also renew your Medi-Cal benefits at: BenefitsCal.org. Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Community news and talk you can use with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz!