Trump Impeached for a Second Time. Labor Coronavirus Protections. Covid Scams.

Thursday 14THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
PROGRAM # 9145 12:00 PM PST

Trump Impeached for a Second Time.

A news correspondent reports on the historic impeachment of President Trump by the US House on charges of “Inciting insurrection.” The impeachment resolution passed with ten Republican votes. He also gives the latest details about the investigation on the violent attack on the US Capitol.

Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Reporter, Washington, DC

Labor Coronavirus Protections. Citing an increase in minimum wage and other workplace violations, California’s Labor Commissioner is visiting agricultural areas to make farm workers aware of their rights to sick leave with pay and rest breaks as well as protection against retaliation regardless of immigration status. She explains new state labor laws for 2021, including a new minimum wage and over time pay for field workers.

Guest: Lilia García-Bower, California State Labor Commissioner, Sacramento, CA.

Covid Scams. Coronavirus health and financial support scams are surging, with fraudsters contacting people by phone, email, fake websites or text. Scammers are offering tests, vaccines, miracle treatments, Medicare prescription cards, Covid Personal Protection Equipment, and even stimulus payments and PPP loans, in exchange for personal, financial and medical information. A consumer-defense official talks about the most common scams and gives practical tips.

Guest: Cristina Miranda, Senior Project Manager, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC , Washington, DC.

Photo: Extravaganza DC/Facebook

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