Author Archives: sshakir
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 9104 12:00 PM PST Immigration Edition. Analysts comment on Trump’s continuing efforts to target DACA, place more obstacles in the naturalization process, expel children seeking asylum, and confine immigrants in COVID-19-infested detention centers. On other news: managers at a Tyson Foods plant in Iowa rejected pleas from local officials to […]
Extra Edition.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 9103 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition. Medicare Open Enrollment ends on December 7. This is the time to make changes to health or prescription drug plans or select a new plan for 2021. This year, Medicare plans have historically low plan premiums and new insulin savings plans for people with […]
The Census: Excluding the Undocumented?
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 PROGRAM # 9102 12:00 PM PST The Census: Excluding the Undocumented? The US Supreme Court considers today an appeal from the Trump administration that seeks to revive its efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the calculations used to apportion congressional seats. Meantime, officials of the Census Bureau say they cannot deliver the […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 PROGRAM # 9101 12:00PM PST Mexico Edition. This program rerun features an interview with the legendary Mexican singer, composer, and actor Oscar Chavez, one of the foremost promoters of the Latin American new and folk song throughout the continent. Chávez died earlier this year at 85 of complications from Covid-19. In this […]
Down These Mean Streets.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 PROGRAM # 9100 12:00 PM PST Down These Mean Streets. This is a repeat of an interview originally aired on January 15, 1999, with renowned Puerto Rican poet and writer Piri Tomas. On the occasion of the publication of the Spanish translation of his book of memories “Por estas calles bravas,” Piri […]
Extra Edition: How to Have Safer Holiday Celebrations during the Pandemic.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 PROGRAM # 9099 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition: How to Have Safer Holiday Celebrations during the Pandemic. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, public health leaders are calling on everyone to celebrate safely by cutting back traditional gatherings to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 to friends and loved ones. […]
Thanking Coronavirus Frontline Workers.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 PROGRAM # 9098 12:00 PM PST Thanking Coronavirus Frontline Workers. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospital janitors and other coronavirus frontline workers are risking their health and many have died in the line of duty. During the current third wave of the pandemic, many are reportedly exhausted, overwhelmed, and burned out. In this pre-holiday […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 PROGRAM # 9097 12:00 PM PST Immigration Edition. Naturalized citizens played a big role in the outcome of the election in key states, like Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Now leaders of those communities want new President-elect Joe Biden to take action on expanding access to citizenship. On another topic: a […]
Extra Edition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 PROGRAM # 9096 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition. As schools are attempting to reopen in the purple tier for in-person instruction, bringing students and staff indoors, many in the education community are calling for better safety measures to ensure a safe learning environment. On another topic: the pandemic brought school closures and […]
How to Have Safer Holiday Celebrations during the Pandemic.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 PROGRAM # 9095 12:00 PM PST How to Have Safer Holiday Celebrations during the Pandemic. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, public health leaders are calling on everyone to celebrate safely by cutting back traditional gatherings to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 to friends and loved ones. What to […]
