Author Archives: sshakir
Myths and Facts on Covid.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 PROGRAM # 9565 12:00 PM PT Myths and Facts on Covid. A lot of misinformation continues circulating in social media and may lead to wrong decisions. In order to clarify the confusion, a distinguished medical expert and community health promoter answers questions about common myths. Is it true that COVID-19 is no […]
The Ukraine-Russia War. Also, Labor Union’s New Leadership.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 PROGRAM # 9563 12:00 PM PT The Ukraine-Russia War. Ukraine’s President Zelensky gave a virtual speech before the US Congress asking for more military aid. President Biden followed with an nnouncement, pledging 800 million in new military aid for Ukraine. Guest analysts comment on Zelensky’s address to Congress, the humanitarian crisis, the […]
Extra Edition: Broken Ladders.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 PROGRAM # 9561 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Broken Ladders. Among California cities, Fresno is at the deep bottom in racial and economic inclusion. Because of a long history of racial segregation and redlining, Black, Latino and immigrant residents continue living in the poorest neighborhoods. What makes economic mobility so hard in […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 PROGRAM # 9562 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Each year, Equal Pay Day highlights the fact that women on average must work longer for the same amount of pay than men. The wage gap is even greater in the immigrant community. Naturalized immigrant women earn less than naturalized men and undocumented immigrant […]
Celebrating Women Farmers.
MONDAY, MARCH 14 PROGRAM # 9560 12:00 PM PT Celebrating Women Farmers. On the month that celebrates the contributions of women, Latina women farmers share their story as leading advocates in the movement for organic farming. They talk about their purpose in farming, how they went from field laborers to organic farmers and what it means to be a […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 PROGRAM # 9559 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Two years since the WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic and as virtually all of Mexico has declared an epidemiological “green light” status for Covid-19, a news correspondent provides a report on Mexico’s opening of commercial venues and schools to public activities. Medical experts comment […]
Extra Edition: Housing Relief (Program Repeat.)
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 PROGRAM # 9557 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Housing Relief (Program Repeat.) Millions living in rental housing fell behind on rent payments during the pandemic, with renters of color facing the worst housing hardships. Analysts comment on pending affordable housing legislation in Sacramento, as a tenant relief bill that would have curbed […]
New Covid Mask Guidelines.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 PROGRAM # 9558 12:00 PM PT New Covid Mask Guidelines. As California makes major strides in turning the tide on the Omicron wave, the state has released new indoor Covid masking policies. What do these new rules mean for all Californians? How about the unvaccinated? What about those in public transit or […]
“Antonio, We Know You.”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 PROGRAM # 9556 12:00 PM PT “Antonio, We Know You.” Born in a family of migrant farmworkers in Arizona, Antonio Salazar-Hobson was kidnapped by his neighbors, sexually abused and eventually trafficked at a well-known California ranch vacation resort. After he met Cesar Chavez as a teen, he got inspired, became a high […]
Extra Edition: Virtual Colonoscopy.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 PROGRAM # 9554 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Virtual Colonoscopy. A growing number of people under age 50 are getting colorectal cancer. Covid-19 delayed cancer screenings for millions and cancer diagnosis for thousands. To facilitate screenings, radiologists are promoting the choice of virtual colonoscopy, a special X-ray test which is less invasive […]
