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Extra Edition: “Todo nació aquí en Alamosa!” (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9596 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: “Todo nació aquí en Alamosa!” (Program Repeat.) This is a conversation with Mexican folk dancing master Herman Martínez, a life-long advocate for bailables folklóricos in Colorado and throughout the Southwest. Maestro Martínez, a founder of the almost five-decades-old Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, talks […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9597 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The day after Tax Day, a community organizer reflects on the billions of dollars undocumented workers contribute to the public treasure and how three out of four undocumented workers are considered essential in pandemic times and still, they continue being excluded from public benefits, […]
Latinos: A Health Check. Also, Tax Day.
MONDAY, APRIL 18 PROGRAM # 9595 12:00 PM PT Latinos: A Health Check. On National Minority Health Month, a medical expert brings a reality check about Latino Health. She talks about how lack of access to health insurance and quality health care is taking a toll among Latinos during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 is among […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 PROGRAM # 9594 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Political analysts provide insights on the outcome of Mexico’s historic presidential recall vote. What are the repercussions of the outcome? How did Mexicans living abroad vote? Analysts also comment on Mexico’s plans to reform the energy sector. Photo: lopezobrador.org.mx For more information about Linea Abierta click here To […]
Extra Edition: Autism.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 PROGRAM # 9592 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Autism. April is National Autism Awareness Month. A mom of premature twins with autism on the East Coast and a mom of an autistic son on the West Coast share their experience caring for their children full time. They talk about dealing with discrimination, […]
Vaccines for Kids. Also, Latina Workers Hit Hardest by the Pandemic.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 PROGRAM # 9593 12:00 PM PT Vaccines for Kids. COVID-19 vaccines are now available to children ages 5 and up in the U.S. A leading public health physician shares facts about California’s vaccination campaign for kids and answers common questions from parents. Why do kids need Covid-19 vaccines? How do they work […]
Millions Retain Health Insurance. Also, The Abortion Case of Lizelle Herrera.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 PROGRAM # 9591 12:00 PM PT Millions Could Lose Health Insurance. The Biden administration extended through July the public health emergency due to the Covid-19 new hike. Millions of people who were at risk of losing their Medicaid benefits, including millions of children, will be able to continue receiving Medicaid coverage. What […]
Extra Edition: Colon Cancer (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PROGRAM # 9589 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Colon Cancer (Program Repeat.) Cancer deaths are declining in the U.S. thanks in part to better detection. Still, few Latinos seek colon cancer screening. Colon cancer survivors share their stories about early detection. Also, a medical expert discusses recent news, revealing that a low-fat […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PROGRAM # 9590 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. One year after launching the multi-billion Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming success in his crusade to stop migrants and drug traffickers at the Southern border. But after a nine-month investigation, reporters found these claims to be based on inflated figures […]
Dolores Huerta: Sí Se Puede!
MONDAY, APRIL 11 PROGRAM # 9588 12:00 PM PT Dolores Huerta: Sí Se Puede! La legendaria luchadora de derechos obreros y de derechos civiles Dolores Huerta cumple 92 años. En esta conversación, reflexiona sobre su trayectoria, desde su primera infancia en Nuevo México, hasta su trabajo en la enseñanza de hijos de trabajadores agrícolas en […]