Author Archives: sshakir
Heeding the Signs of Prediabetes.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 PROGRAM # 9654 12:00 PM PT Heeding the Signs of Prediabetes. People with prediabetes, a health condition in which you have a higher than normal blood sugar level, have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But not everyone with prediabetes will go on to get diabetes. It can often […]
Extra Edition: Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas and Rubén Zamora (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 PROGRAM # 9652 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas and Rubén Zamora (Program Repeat.) The top leaders of the opposition in Mexico and El Salvador visited Los Angeles to discuss the damaging effects of Proposition 187, the then recently-passed law that proposed to ban undocumented immigrants from public health care, social […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 PROGRAM # 9653 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Ten years after DACA went into effect, eventually benefitting about 800,000 people from protection from deportation, the legal future of those people is precarious, with their fate being decided by conservative judges. A scientist benefitted by DACA talks about his passion for his job, […]
Teachers, Students, Under the Gun. Also, Second Open Jan 6 Hearing.
MONDAY, JUNE 13 PROGRAM # 9651 12:00 PM PT Teachers, Students, Under the Gun. The House voted last week on a gun-safety package that includes a ban on military-style assault weapons. And after a weekend of massive marches protesting Congress’ inaction on gun-safety measures, senators from both parties announced an initial agreement on a gun […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 PROGRAM # 9650 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Political analysts comment on Mexico’s takeaways of the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. They also report and examine the results of the six races in Mexico’s gubernatorial elections last weekend and the turnout of Mexican emigres absentee vote. Photo: INE via facebook For […]
Extra Edition: New Drought Measures (Repeat Program.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 PROGRAM # 9648 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: New Drought Measures (Repeat Program.) In response to a record-breaking drought and the start of the hotter season, California state officials announced emergency rules to cut down water use. Local water agencies are now required to reduce water use up to 20 percent. Today, […]
First Open Jan 6 Hearing. Also, Uvalde and 20 More Mass Shootings.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 PROGRAM # 9649 12:00 PM PT First Open Jan 6 Hearing. The House committee investigating the Jan 6 insurrection is holding its first public hearing tonight. The hearing is expected to provide an overview about the findings of the investigation and present “previously unseen material, receive witness testimony… about the coordinated effort […]
Summit of the Americas and People’s Summit. Also, Election Results Highlights.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 PROGRAM # 9647 12:00 PM PT Summit of the Americas and People’s Summit. A coalition of grassroots groups are convening what they call “A People’s Summit” in Los Angeles, in an effort to contest the agenda of the heads of state meeting in downtown LA for the Summit of the Americas. With […]
Extra Edition: Health Workers Cooperative.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 PROGRAM # 9645 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Health Workers Cooperative. Health care workers are in short supply and many people are feeling this severe shortage through canceled appointments and overcrowded hospitals. In response, a new organization, announced as the first worker-owned healthcare staffing cooperative, is recruiting and placing health care workers […]
Primaries in California and New Mexico.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 PROGRAM # 9646 12:00 PM PT Primaries in California and New Mexico. California and New Mexico are among seven states heading to the polls today. A new redistricting map has changed the boundaries of state state legislatures and US congressional districts. Is the new map impacting political power and representation? What are […]
