Tag Archives: Politics
The Year in Review.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 PROGRAM # 9870 12:00 PM PT The Year in Review. From the efforts to stem the pandemic crisis to the devastating wildfires in New Mexico and heat waves along the Pacific Coast to the gun-violence tragedy in Uvalde, this edition features stories that made headlines during 2022. Other big stories include the […]
New Retirement Savings Rules. Early Education in New Mexico. Racism: A Public Health Crisis.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 PROGRAM # 9868 12:00 PM PT New Retirement Savings Rules. As part of the Omnibus bill, the Senate passed new retirement savings provisions – known as Secure 2.0 – that could make it easier to accumulate retirement savings — and make it less costly to withdraw them. The provisions include requiring employers […]
Extra Edition: East Harlem Barrio. (Repeat.)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 PROGRAM # 9866 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: East Harlem Barrio. (Repeat.) This archival program features an interview with Petra Allende, “the mayoress of the East Harlem neighborhood.” Allende, a longtime neighbor and community advocate for civil rights, talks about the revitalization of the struggling and impoverished barrio after the arrival of […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 PROGRAM # 9867 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The mayor of El Paso, Texas, declared a state of emergency in order to better manage an increased influx of migrant arrivals over the expected ending of the Trump-era Title 42 policy. Also, Texas Governor Abbott urged the Attorney General to open an investigation […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 PROGRAM # 9864 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Mexican Posadas are a yearly Christmas Mexican tradition representing the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph, where children go singing from house to house asking for treats and shelter. How do Mexicans celebrate Posadas in the time of Covid, Internet and cell phones? Photo: Lawrence Livermore […]
Fusion Ignition: A Giant Step Towards Clean Energy.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 PROGRAM # 9863 12:00 PM PT Fusion Ignition: A Giant Step Towards Clean Energy. US scientists produced for the first time in history a nuclear fusion reaction. Through this breakthrough experiment, scientists were able to reproduce the power of the sun, producing more energy that it took to start the reaction, opening […]
Puerto Rico Status Bill. Also, Puerto Rico: Battle to Rebuild Power Grid.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 PROGRAM # 9861 12:00 PM PT Puerto Rico Status Bill. The U.S. House passed a bill that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether residents wish to become a state or an independent country, or remain associated with the US, in a last-ditch effort that stands little […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 PROGRAM # 9860 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Amid objections from leading Republicans who invoke a “border crisis,” Senate talks on immigration legislation put forward by Tillis-Sinema have stalled. Now what? Also, in Denver, the Mayor issued an emergency declaration for the city and county of Denver in response to the arrival […]
More Free Covid Tests in the Winter. Buying Health Insurance: More Subsidies Now. Colorado’s Omnisalud.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 PROGRAM # 9858 12:00 PM PT More Free Covid Tests in the Winter. The Biden administration is again making COVID-19 tests available for free as part of a contingency plan as cases rise this winter. The four rapid virus tests per household are available through covidtests.gov. A new surge of cases is […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 PROGRAM # 9857 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. A lighter package of election reforms passed the Mexican House and moved to the Senate after the opposition in the House blocked a comprehensive electoral reform. The so-called “Plan B” is now focused on changes to secondary laws and limits the power of the […]
