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Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 PROGRAM # 9825 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Due in part to the Covid pandemic, lengthy backlogs in the renewal applications have caused long delays on green card extensions. What is the federal government doing to expedite the application process? How are these delays impacting the plans of many residents to travel […]
Beyond the Midterms.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 PROGRAM # 9823 12:00 PM PT Beyond the Midterms. The battle for Senate control in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona and the pivotal role Latino voters play in the outcome of these key races. Close House races in California and the takeaways of the race for Mayor in Los Angeles. Important under the […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 PROGRAM # 9822 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. A political analyst examines the US midterm election results and their impact on the bilateral relationship with Mexico and the expectations in Mexico about the new political landscape in Washington and border states. In another story, President López Obrador is proposing an electoral reform, […]
Takeaways from Midterm Elections.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 PROGRAM # 9821 11:00 AM PT Takeaways from Midterm Elections. Voting in the midterms is over. Political analysts discuss the takeaways from the outcome. Did Democrats retain control of Congress? Did Trump-backed candidates win influential statewide posts? What’s the outlook for 2024? Photo: Michael Trost Midland City Council At-Large via Facebook For more […]
Extra Edition: Opening Medi-Cal. Also, Tenth Open Enrollment.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 PROGRAM # 9819 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Opening Medi-Cal. Half of Californians skipped or postponed health care in 2021 due to excessive costs of deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket expenses. Many are undocumented immigrants who report high levels of poverty and lack of health insurance. Health officials encourage Latinos aged 50 and […]
Brazil: A Consequential Election. Also, Midterm Results.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 PROGRAM # 9820 12:00 PM PT Brazil: A Consequential Election. Brazil begins a presidential transition after the tightest election in the country’s democratic history, marred by disinformation campaigns and political violence. Now former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a legacy of high unemployment, public debt and environmental disaster from far-right […]
Election First Results.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 PROGRAM # 9817 11:00 AM PT Election First Results. On the day after Election Day, correspondents bring reports on the first results. They also report on the steps to follow to count, validate and certify the votes, a process that may take time, amid expected questioning about the integrity of the system […]
Election First Results.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 PROGRAM # 9818 12:00 PM PT Election First Results. The first results of the midterm election are in and now the count and certifying begins. Who will control Congress may not be known for days or weeks, depending on the legal challenges from deniers. Will Republicans deny the results of the election? […]
Election Day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 PROGRAM # 9815 11:00 AM PT Election Day. Millions around the nation go out to cast their ballot on Election Day. News contributors bring live reports about voter turnout in states where the fight for the US House and governorships may be fueling the vote. Listeners are encouraged to call in to […]
Election Day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 PROGRAM # 9816 12:00 PM PT Election Day. Nearly 35 million Latinos are eligible to vote, though about one third are likely to turn out to vote. They could elect a record number of Latinos to the US House and may determine which party controls Congress. As voting winds down in East […]