Tag Archives: Politics
Elena Poniatowska (Program Repeat).
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 PROGRAM # 9604 12:00 PM PT Elena Poniatowska (Program Repeat.) This is a conversation with the well-known Mexican journalist and writer Elena Poniatowska about her new novel “Dos veces única,” in which she tells about the life and times of diva Lupe Marín, the second wife of celebrated muralist Diego Rivera. Marín […]
Stressed About Climate Change. Also, Climate Change Worsens Air Pollution.
MONDAY, APRIL 25 PROGRAM # 9602 12:00 PM PT Stressed About Climate Change. Gripped by anxiety about the future of children and grandchildren or the trauma of those displaced by wildfires or storms, a majority of Latinos say they are anxious about how climate change will affect future generations. Surveys show Latinos worry more than […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 PROGRAM # 9601 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Rosario Ibarra de Piedra, a human rights pioneer and champion for the disappeared in Mexico, passed away this week at the age of 95. This program includes archival interviews featuring Ibarra’s testimony on the forced disappearance of her son Jesús, her decades-long quest to […]
Extra Edition: “Mexamerica.” (Program Repeat) Also, “Silence of Spanish Florida.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 PROGRAM # 9599 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: “Mexamerica.” (Program Repeat) Countering the current rhetoric in the US, which casts Mexicans as criminals and job stealers, a “Mexamerican” journalist published a collection of her stories, interviews, and essays with Mexican artists, scientists, businesspeople and political leaders to give a different outlook of […]
Mass Shootings. Also, War in Ukraine.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 PROGRAM # 9600 12:00 PM PT Mass Shootings. A mass shooting that left six people dead in Sacramento renewed the debate on gun violence, with some calling to restrict early prison release and others demanding tougher gun restrictions. State legislators are working on gun control measures, including a bill that would let […]
Speaking Indigenous Languages in Times of Emergency.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 PROGRAM # 9598 12:00 PM PT Speaking Indigenous Languages in Times of Emergency. Mexican indigenous migrants have been among the worst hit by the heat, fire and smoke of the extreme wildfires that have devastated California’s rural areas. Many spent weeks saving summer crops from the fires and in the absence of […]
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 […]
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 […]
