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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 […]
“Comadres al Aire” New Season.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 PROGRAM # 9803 11:00 AM PT “Comadres al Aire” New Season. The Spanish-language radio series “Comadres al Aire” returns to the national airwaves for a second season of news stories and conversations focusing on taboo topics of special interest to women, such as reproductive health, sex education, mental health, breastfeeding, and issues […]
Early and Absentee Voting Surge. Transphobic Propaganda in Spanish. Latinos to Break New Ground in the Midterms.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 PROGRAM # 9804 12:00 PM PT Early and Absentee Voting Surge. Early voting is underway and voters are heading to the polls at record rates in this midterm election. Despite disinformation campaigns and voting restrictions in some states, observers predict high and possibly record-breaking turnout. Civic leaders discuss their efforts to get […]
Midterm Elections: Texas and New Mexico.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 PROGRAM # 9801 11:00 AM PT Midterm Elections: Texas and New Mexico. Reporters and analysts share headline news on the major battles for Congress and governor in these border states. Photo: Eva Mera Vazquez via Facebook For more information about Linea Abierta click here To visit Linea Abierta audio archives go to archivosderb.org
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 PROGRAM # 9802 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. President López Obrador is scheduled to meet with US climate envoy John Kerry in Hermosillo, on the northern border. The meeting is to discuss progress on clean energy and climate change, as well as plans to turn the state of Sonora into a green […]
Extra Edition – The Fight for the House: Duarte vs. Gray.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 PROGRAM # 9799 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition – The Fight for the House: Duarte vs. Gray. Democratic Assemblyman Adam Gray and republican farmer John Duarte face off in Congressional District 13, an agricultural area in California’s Central Valley. The outcome of the race in this recently-created district could determine the balance […]
Gun Violence among Latinos. Also, Parents Angered Over Texas DNA Kits.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 PROGRAM # 9800 12:00 PM PT Gun Violence among Latinos. Gun violence in the Latino community has increased exponentially compared to the rest of the nation. This is the leading cause of death among young Latinos. An expert discusses the costs of gun violence in the Latino community and the gun policies […]
Colorado Rental Aid Ending. Also, Student Loan Debt Relief.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 PROGRAM # 9798 12:00 PM PT Colorado Rental Aid Ending. Thousands of households in Colorado have benefitted from emergency rental assistance since the pandemic began but the funding is running out. Some local programs are already dry and evictions are returning to pre-pandemic levels. Where is money still available for tenants and […]