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Extra Edition: An Appeal for Children (Program Repeat.)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 PROGRAM # 9543 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: An Appeal for Children (Program Repeat.) The double whammy of the Omicron variant and the expiration of advance Child Tax Credit payments has left many families high and dry. Advocates urge President Biden to take executive actions such as creating a Children’s cabinet and […]
Faith-Based Vaccine Resistance. Also, Three or Four Booster Shots, Long-Covid and More.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 PROGRAM # 9544 12:00 PM PT Faith-Based Vaccine Resistance. An Evangelical leader tackles what he calls a strong far-right anti-vaccine movement geared to spread disinformation making people believe vaccines are related to abortions and fetuses and encouraging religious objections. He answers listeners questions on vaccines and the Bible, religion freedoms, and vaccine […]
California to Allow Citizens to Go After Gunmakers.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 PROGRAM # 3542 12:00 PM PT California to Allow Citizens to Go After Gunmakers. If Texas can ban abortions, California should be able to ban deadly weapons, said Gov. Newsom. Now, a state bill in California would allow private citizens to enforce weapons bans and sue gunmakers. On another story, gun control […]
Extra Edition: Relief for Micro Business.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PROGRAM # 9540 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Relief for Micro Business. Micro business hit hard by the pandemic and struggling for survival can now receive financial assistance from California to help them recover. A state legislator reaches out to this community to help them navigate the system. On another story, cardiovascular […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PROGRAM # 9541 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The Biden administration is proposing a new “public charge” regulation that would allow better access to safety net programs for immigrant families. Also, offering to pay the USCIS fees for those who apply for naturalization, a coalition is launching a nationwide campaign to encourage […]
The Truth Behind Jan 6.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 PROGRAM # 9539 12:00 PM PT The Truth Behind Jan 6. The Commission to study the Jan 6 riot at the US Capitol continues issuing subpoenas to political leaders allegedly connected to the failed attempt to overturn the presidential election. The commission seeks to untangle the web of disinformation on the election […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 PROGRAM # 9538 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Miner workers in Cananea have been on strike for almost 15 years in an uphill clash with Grupo Mexico, the powerful owner of Mexico’s largest copper mine and one of the largest in the world. The Interamerican Human Rights Commission is considering the case […]
Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Vaccines. Also, Latina Covid Scientist: Nobel Nominee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 PROGRAM # 9537 12:00 PM PT Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Vaccines. Misinformation targeting Christians and other religious groups is going viral on social media. False rumors claiming scientists are using “aborted cell tissue” to produce Covid-19 vaccines are instilling pervasive feelings of vaccine skepticism and hesitancy among millions in the US. An […]
Extra Edition: Housing Relief.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 PROGRAM # 9536 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Housing Relief. 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 a landlord’s […]
Bulldozing “Racist Infrastructure.” Stock Trading Ban Gains Momentum. Super Bowl: Costs and Benefits.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 PROGRAM # 9535 12:00 PM PT Bulldozing “Racist Infrastructure.” President Biden’s infrastructure plan includes money to rebuild roads, bridges, transit and broadband in communities of color and help open new economic opportunities. This week, a House committee heard ideas on how to build a 21st century infrastructure that will help grow the […]
