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California: Key Contests. Also, Oregon: Contests to Watch.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 PROGRAM # 9813 11:00 AM PT California: Key Contests. California is the site of some of the most contested battlegrounds in the fight for the US House. What are the races to watch? This segment includes a report on the tight race for LA Mayor and a state proposition to establish the […]
Election Day Eve.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 PROGRAM # 9814 12:00 PM PT Election Day Eve. Control of the US Congress and President Biden’s agenda for the next two years, as well as dozens of governorships, are at stake. Amid threats of violence and incidents of voter intimidation, almost 40 million votes were cast nationwide up to this weekend. […]
Midterm Elections: Young Voters.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 PROGRAM # 9811 11:00 AM PT Midterm Elections: Young Voters. The voting power of young Latino voters continues to grow as every 30 seconds a young Latino turns 18. In 2018 and 2020, young voters ages 18-29 turned out in record numbers. How energized are they during this election season? What issues […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 PROGRAM #9812 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Do the US midterm elections matter to Mexicans in Mexico? Analysts comment on this topic. They also talk about the visit of US climate envoy John Kerry to Hermosillo, where he met with President López Obrador to discuss lithium production and clean energy plans. This […]
Extra Edition: A Covid Winter Wave? Liver Cancer. Alarming Wildlife Decline.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 PROGRAM # 9809 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: A Covid Winter Wave? The top leader of California’s health system joins this edition to warn people that as we head into the winter, the state should prepare for a spike in Covid cases because more people gather indoors. He advises about protective measures […]
Martha Gonzalez: Genius Award. Also, Day of the Dead.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 PROGRAM # 9810 12:00 PM PT Martha Gonzalez: Genius Award. “Artivista” Martha González was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, also known as a “genius grant,” given to extraordinarily talented and creative individuals. A college professor, González is also the lead singer, songwriter and percussionist for the group Quetzal. González promotes social justice […]
Latina Candidates for the State Legislature. Also, Key Close Contests.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 PROGRAM # 9807 11:00 AM PT Latina Candidates for the State Legislature. A number of Latina candidates are running for seats in the state legislature and could make history in California’s Central Valley. Statewide, the number of women legislators could rise to history-making records. What’s driving this surge? What’s the outlook for […]
The Voters Turn.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 PROGRAM # 9808 12:00 PM PT The Voters Turn. With millions of voters, including Latinos, casting their ballots in person or by mail, early turnout is surging. In this program, listeners call in to share their feelings about the midterm election. They are invited to talk about how close they are following […]
Extra Edition: Student Loan Debt Relief. Also, Conservatives Target School Boards.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 9805 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Student Loan Debt Relief. President Biden kicked off the application process for the student debt cancellation program. He announced that 22 million borrowers had already applied only in the first week. While the plan has been temporarily halted by a court, the debt relief […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 9806 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Immigrant-rights groups are leading campaigns to mobilize voters to go to the polls in support of candidates running for local, state or federal office who support policies that protect immigrant families and communities. Through rallies, text messaging, live calls, and house visits, organizers encourage […]
