Tag Archives: Health
Celebrating Latino Workers.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 PROGRAM # 8998 12:00 PM PT Celebrating Latino Workers. This is a special Labor’s Day edition. In the current campaign trail, conservative politicians are equally bashing California and Latinos, using them as a political piñata. Both the state and Latino workers and their families are being portrayed as burdensome, lawless and dirty. […]
Dealing with Covid Burnout. Also, Back to School.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 PROGRAM # 8996 12:00 PM PT Dealing with Covid Burnout. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the uncertainty and social isolation is exacerbating stress. Many people are feeling overwhelmed and burned out. A well known mental health expert shares tips on how to manage or overcome those feelings and prevent depression. Guest: Dr. […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 8993 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. As wildfires rage across Northern California, undocumented workers from evacuated areas stay away from emergency shelters for fear of ICE and set up improvised camps, where they are at high risk of coronavirus infection and disease. On other news, the spouse of an immigrant […]
Coronavirus: Extra Edition.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 PROGRAM # 8992 11:00 AM PT Coronavirus: Extra Edition. A medical researcher discusses the new and controversial CDC guidelines discouraging people without symptoms from taking Covid tests even if exposed to infected people. She also comments on the convalescent plasma treatment approved by the FDA. She also discusses rumors and truths about […]
Coronavirus: Extra Edition.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 PROGRAM # 8981 11:00 AM PT Coronavirus: Extra Edition. California state’s former epidemiologist and current leader of the state battle against Covid talks about the plans of his task force, the science of Covid transmission, the risks of using home remedies or unapproved drugs or supplements to prevent or treat coronavirus, and […]
The Ulysses Syndrome.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 PROGRAM # 8978 11:00 AM PT The Ulysses Syndrome. For millions of people all over the world, the act of migration from one country to another entails intense levels of stress. The anti-immigrant atmosphere of recent years has only increased separation from loved ones, and feelings of fear, loneliness and failure. These […]
Opioid Epidemic in Latino Communities.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 PROGRAM # 8975 12:00 PM PT Opioid Epidemic in Latino Communities. Washington state is being battered by an epidemic of addiction involving prescription pain medications, heroin and synthetic opioids. Hundreds die each year in Washington from opioid overdose. And while public attention centers on white victims, opioid-related deaths are increasing among people […]
Kamala Harris Historic Nomination. Also, Coronavirus Vaccine: Are Latinos In?
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 PROGRAM # 8973 12:00 PM PT Kamala Harris Historic Nomination. Kamala Harris has been selected as the running mate for Joe Biden, making history as the first woman of color on a major party presidential ticket. Latina leaders react to Harris’ historic nomination and comment on her qualifications, the prospects of a […]
New Covid Epicenter. Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families. Protections for Food Industry Workers.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10 PROGRAM # 8970 12:00 PM PT New Covid Epicenter. Coronavirus is hitting hard California’s Central Valley, which now leads the state with infection outbreaks. Gov. Newsom is sending the most ravaged counties a “strike team” similar to the one deployed in Imperial County, once the Covid epicenter in the state. A public […]
Strike Team for Covid Hotspot. Also, “Get Out the Count Day.”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 PROGRAM # 8968 12:00 PM PT Strike Team for Covid Hotspot. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to invest 52 million in the Central Valley, an area with the highest Covid infection rate among essential workers. A health official from Fresno County reports about the talks with Newsom’s “strike team” to […]
