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Living with Air Pollution. Renewing Truck Fleet in California. High Office on Environmental Justice.
MONDAY, APRIL 24 PROGRAM # 9984 12:00 PM PT Living with Air Pollution. A quarter of people in the US live with polluted air, with people of color being the hardest hit, according to a new report. Fueled by extreme weather events and the climate crisis, California has the areas with the worst air quality. […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 PROGRAM # 9983 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Mexican prosecutors investigate the head of Mexico’s immigration agency over a fire that killed 40 migrants. A renowned human rights advocate met with President López Obrador to propose dismantling the current security-driven INM and create in its place a federal council to better deal […]
Earth Day and Climate Action. Also, New Mexico One Year of the Fire.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 PROGRAM # 9982 12:00 PM PT Earth Day and Climate Action. As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, a leading environmentalist joins this program to discuss how climate change is hitting the planet with increasing power. Climate-related disasters, including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, droughts and heat waves, are hitting Latinos […]
Extra Edition: Food for All. Also, Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 PROGRAM # 9981 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Food for All. Warning that immigrants in California have been struggling to put food on the table because of rising food prices and the cutting of resources after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, state legislators are proposing to expand eligibility for […]
Colorado Gun Reforms. Free School Meals for All Students. A Worker Owned Mushroom Farm Coop?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9980 12:00 PM PT Colorado Gun Reforms. Amid growing Capitol rallies by students protesting school shootings, the Colorado legislature passed the most significant package of gun control legislation in state history. The bills include raising the age limit to purchase firearms; making it easier to sue gun manufacturers; and expanding […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 PROGRAM # 9979 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. President Biden announced that immigrants recipients of DACA will be able to get health coverage through Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act if eligible. What to expect from conservative states? A leading “Dreamer” examines the proposed rule. In other news, Florida Gov. DeSantis and […]
Extra Edition: Recovering from the Floods.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 PROGRAM # 9978 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Recovering from the Floods. Officials from FEMA and SBA talk about recovery efforts in Pajaro Valley and other areas in Central California damaged by the recent storms and floods. They dispel false rumors and answer listener questions on direct and financial disaster assistance, including […]
Top Latino Issues in Education. Colorado Universal Preschool. English Learners Beat the Odds.
MONDAY, APRIL 17 PROGRAM # 9977 12:00 PM PT Top Latino Issues in Education. Promising “bold leadership to transform public education to benefit all students, particularly those historically marginalized,” former mayor Jorge Elorza took over a national organization that advocates for educational equity. In this conversation, he discusses current issues, including the struggles of poor […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 PROGRAM # 9976 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Puerto Vallarta experienced record tourism numbers last year. But the tourism boom hides a reality of uncontrolled urban sprawl and environmental problems. Advocates warn that without urgent government intervention, the natural and coastal beauty and city’s sustainability are at risk. Environmental analysts and government […]
Extra Edition: Tax Filing Season.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 PROGRAM # 9974 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Tax Filing Season. The tax season has begun and a tax expert shares tips on how taxpayers can prepare and file a tax return and avoid common mistakes that could reduce your tax refund. He discusses what you should know about the recent changes […]
