Tag Archives: Health
State of the Union. Also, The End of the Public Health Emergency.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 PROGRAM # 9910 12:00 PM PT State of the Union. President Biden delivered his second State of the Union speech before a divided Congress and a House controlled by Republicans. As Republicans launch congressional investigations into his administration on matters like the handling of the border, Biden is expected to talk about […]
Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.” (Repeat)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 PROGRAM # 9908 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.” (Repeat) California health officials are fighting COVID-19 misinformation with a new Spanish-speaking health chatbot on the WhatsApp messaging platform. The “chat bot,” which is a digital assistant that allows the agency to communicate with people without live website service representatives, […]
Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.”
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 PROGRAM # 9901 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.” California health officials are fighting COVID-19 misinformation with a new Spanish-speaking health chatbot on the WhatsApp messaging platform. The “chat bot,” which is a digital assistant that allows the agency to communicate with people without live website service representatives, is […]
Exxon Predicted Global Warming. Are Gas Stoves Safe? Limits on Soot Pollution.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 PROGRAM # 9896 12:00 PM PT Exxon Predicted Global Warming. A recent study showed that ExxonMobil’s own climate research accurately predicted the pace and severity of global warming. Despite that information, the company chose to publicly cast doubt for decades on climate science findings, including UN-sponsored research. UN leaders say “big oil […]
Roe v. Wade at Fifty. Arizona: Gallego vs. Sinema. A Debt Ceiling Crisis?
MONDAY, JANUARY 23 PROGRAM # 9893 12:00 PM PT Roe v. Wade at Fifty. On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Latina leaders reflect on the road ahead in the quest for reproductive health rights. Latinas are the largest group of women of color to be impacted by the recent decision to overturn Roe […]
Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. Also, Illinois Bans Assault Weapons.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 PROGRAM # 9891 12:00 PM PT Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. The recent hospitalization of an NFL star put the story of brain trauma in the headlines. Less reported is the story that domestic violence victims suffer from head injuries more often than football players and soldiers who survive wars. Still, domestic […]
Extra Edition: Covid, Flu Surge After Holidays. (Program Repeat.)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 PROGRAM # 9883 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Covid, Flu Surge After Holidays. (Program Repeat.) Public health officials expect a rise in Covid-19 cases as millions of people travel and gather indoors for the holidays. Hospitalization admissions are surging, compounded by flu and RSV infections. Analysts comment on how to prevent infection […]
Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. New State Laws for 2023. Buying a Health Insurance Plan.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 PROGRAM # 9884 12:00 PM PT Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. The recent hospitalization of an NFL star put the story of brain trauma in the headlines. Less reported is the story that domestic violence victims suffer from head injuries more often than football players and soldiers who survive wars. Still, domestic […]
Covid, Flu Surge After Holidays.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 PROGRAM # 9877 12:00 PM PT Covid, Flu Surge After Holidays. Public health officials expect a rise in Covid-19 cases as millions of people travel and gather indoors for the holidays. Hospitalization admissions are surging, compounded by flu and RSV infections. Analysts comment on how to prevent infection or reinfection, at-home test […]
Planning for the New Year.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 PROGRAM # 9875 12:00 PM PT Planning for the New Year. As we look forward to the new year, news producers reflect on the issues that may shape Línea Abierta’s coverage in 2023. Plans include continuing covering the escalating climate disasters such as wildfires and heat waves, the West’s mega drought and […]
