Tag Archives: Politics
How to Spend Pandemic Relief Funds. Also, Bishops Oppose Gender-Affirming Care.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 PROGRAM # 9961 12:00 PM PT How to Spend Pandemic Relief Funds. Local leaders from across the country meet in Washington to discuss pressing issues in their cities and, on the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act, talk with federal officials about those funds. How are cities and small towns […]
“The Medicaid Cliff.” Mitigating the Pandemic Hit. Ready or Not” for Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 PROGRAM # 9959 12:00 PM PT “The Medicaid Cliff.” Millions of people could lose health coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency and access to Medicaid ends on April 1. US Representatives and civil rights leaders are calling on federal agencies to ensure no one is disenrolled, particularly children and people of […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 PROGRAM # 9958 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The US and Canada have agreed to divert asylum seekers from their borders. Under the deal, Canada will turn back immigrants seeking asylum in Canada from New York. Canada has also agreed to provide new, legal refugee protections for migrants who are fleeing from […]
Extra Edition: Flooding Disaster Continues.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 PROGRAM # 9957 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Flooding Disaster Continues. Thousands of residents in California’s San Joaquin Valley have been forced to leave their homes or are on state of alert after severe storms have caused historic flooding of farmlands, roadways and neighborhoods in Tulare and Kings counties and other areas. […]
Trump’s Indictment and Campaign. Also, New Death of Latina Female Soldier.
MONDAY, MARCH 27 PROGRAM # 9956 12:00 PM PT Trump’s Indictment and Campaign. Amid reports of an imminent indictment by a grand jury in New York, former President Trump warned of “potential death and destruction” if he’s charged with a crime over hush money paid to a porn actor. Also, Trump decided to hold the […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 PROGRAM # 9955 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. We spoke with Ruth Villanueva, Director of Migrant Protection and Liaison, about the controversial statements made by the INM Commissioner. After the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, how is this bank failure seen in Mexico? Will banks in Mexico be hit? Financial analysts […]
Extra Edition: Preparing for More Floodwaters.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 PROGRAM # 9953 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Preparing for More Floodwaters. As a new atmospheric river hits the San Joaquin Valley area, residents in the already devastated farm working towns of Planada and Merced prepare for more heavy rains, flash floods and road closures. Is emergency aid reaching the hardest-hit communities? […]
Banking Worries. Also, Public Banking.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 PROGRAM # 9954 12:00 PM PT Banking Worries. The US banking system is being rocked by the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. Can we trust the banks? Are our deposits safe? A financial analyst gives a report and examines regulations to protect consumers. Public Banking. California has one of the highest […]
The Debate Over Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 PROGRAM # 9952 12:00 PM PT The Debate Over Cesar Chavez Boulevard. After first proposed thirty years ago, Latino groups are renewing efforts to rename a major city road in honor of farmworker and civil rights champion Cesar Chavez in Fresno, the nation’s agricultural capital. While Latino residents welcome the idea, since […]
Extra Edition: Flood Disaster in Pajaro Valley.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 PROGRAM # 9950 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Flood Disaster in Pajaro Valley. During a recent atmospheric river, the entire farm worker town of Pajaro and surrounding fields were flooded after an aging Pajaro River levee failed, forcing thousands to flee. What kind of disaster relief is being made available to displaced […]
