Tag Archives: Health
Coronavirus: Special Edition.
MONDAY, MARCH 23 PROGRAM # 8836 11:00 AM PT Coronavirus: Special Edition. Facing the threat of millions of people infected by the coronavirus and at the request of Governor Newsom, California was declared a major disaster area by the federal government. Local officials from California’s central valley join this special coverage to discuss efforts to […]
Coronavirus: Latest News.
MONDAY, MARCH 16 PROGRAM # 8831 12:00 PM PT Coronavirus: Latest News. As the death toll continues to rise, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, warning about widespread community transmission. In the US, the country is now under a national emergency, after the outbreak overwhelmed states’ health care systems. How to best […]
Coronavirus Emergency: Extended Edition.
MONDAY, MARCH 16 PROGRAM # 8830 11:00 AM PT Coronavirus Emergency: Extended Edition. The myths and realities of COVID-19, the response to the public health emergency from local and state governments, exemplary efforts by communities and neighborhoods, the content of the emergency coronavirus bill passed by the US House, and the clarification by immigration officials […]
Coronavirus Emergency: Extended Edition.
MONDAY, MARCH 16 PROGRAM # 8829 10:00 AM PT Coronavirus Emergency: Extended Edition. The latest toll of COVID-19 infections and deaths, the declaration of a national emergency and emergencies in counties such as Fresno and Madera, California’s decision to close bars and nightclubs, and limit restaurant attendance, the closure of school districts in a number […]
Coronavirus Update. Also, Census Count Update.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 PROGRAM # 8822 12:00 PM PT Coronavirus Update. As the World Health Organization raised Coronavirus risk of spread to the highest level, the first cases of community-transmission in the US have been found in California and Oregon, and the first deaths are reported. Is the US ready to deal with the outbreak? […]
Línea Abierta At 25: The First Broadcasts.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 PROGRAM # 8811 12:00 PM PT Línea Abierta At 25: The First Broadcasts. On this day, Línea Abierta turns 25. The original production team meets to reflect on the dreams driving the creation of the first nationally-distributed weekday news/talk show in Spanish in the public radio system. The program, still the only […]
Línea Abierta At 25: Memorable Conversations.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 PROGRAM # 8810 12:00 PM PT Línea Abierta At 25: Memorable Conversations. This week, Línea Abierta celebrates 25 years on the nation’s public radio airwaves. To mark this milestone, the team compiled memorable segments from Línea’s historical archives, including interviews with US Presidents, authors, scientists and other newsmakers; public forums with political […]
The Coronavirus Crisis. Also, Major Manufacturer Ends Production of Insecticide.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 PROGRAM # 8800 12:00 PM PT The Coronavirus Crisis. As the number of coronavirus infections and deaths continue to soar in China and the world, fears of a global pandemic intensify. The US government has declared coronavirus a public health emergency. Are federal agencies urgently convening experts to seek treatments and vaccines? […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 PROGRAM # 8796 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. After the US Department of Homeland Security announced plans to begin implementing the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule later this month, advocates anticipate that widespread confusion and fear is threatening the health, nutrition, and housing of millions of immigrant families and set out to […]
New California Laws.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 PROGRAM # 8783 12:00 PM PT New California Laws. Californians have two more weeks to enroll in health coverage through Covered California. If they don’t have health insurance, state residents will have to pay fines, though low- and middle-income residents have new help to pay for their premiums. Also, low-income young undocumented […]
