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David Hayes-Bautista: “The Prophet of Latino Health.” Also, Inspiring Latino Kids to Succeed.
THURSDAY, JULY 6 PROGRAM # 10059 12:00 PM PT David Hayes-Bautista: “The Prophet of Latino Health.” Despite being among the hardest hit by Covid-19 infections and deaths, Latino workers were essential to the US economy during the pandemic, driving the recovery and the GDP growth. Even more, during the crisis, Latinos were able to create […]
The People’s Covid-19 Vaccinologist. Also, Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action, Student Loan Relief.
MONDAY, JULY 3 PROGRAM # 10054 12:00 PM PT The People’s Covid-19 Vaccinologist. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a Honduran-born scientist co-created in Texas a vaccine that was patent-free and low-cost. She wanted to make it available to the poorest countries in the world. Her efforts were recognized with a Nobel nomination. Now that her vaccine […]
Race in College Admissions. Also, Nursing Shortage in Colorado.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 PROGRAM # 10043 12:00 PM PT Race in College Admissions. The Supreme Court is expected to rule anytime this week on a possible ban to consider race in college admissions. In Colorado, voters defeated in 2008 a ballot initiative that would have prohibited affirmative action in the state. Likewise, most US adults […]
Extra Edition: World Class Robotics Team.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 PROGRAM # 10037 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: World Class Robotics Team. A team of high school students from Madera, a farm working town in California’s Central Valley, won the world championship in the FIRST Robotics contest in Houston. The youth team, known as MadTown Robotics, competed against more than 600 teams […]
Debt Ceiling Deal. What if the Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action? More Home Insurance Companies Pulling Out.
MONDAY, JUNE 5 PROGRAM # 10026 12:00 PM PT Debt Ceiling Deal. The debt ceiling deal passed the House and the Senate, ending weeks of political stalemate and averting an economic crisis. The legislation now goes to President Biden. The deal includes cuts to domestic programs that help the poor. What’s in the final deal? […]
Top Latino Issues in Education. Colorado Universal Preschool. English Learners Beat the Odds.
MONDAY, APRIL 17 PROGRAM # 9977 12:00 PM PT Top Latino Issues in Education. Promising “bold leadership to transform public education to benefit all students, particularly those historically marginalized,” former mayor Jorge Elorza took over a national organization that advocates for educational equity. In this conversation, he discusses current issues, including the struggles of poor […]
Student Debt Relief in Limbo. How to Stay Insured After Covid Benefits End. Building a Climate Resilient Community.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 PROGRAM # 9940 12:00 PM PT Student Debt Relief in Limbo. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical of President Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness after hearing arguments last week. More than 16 million have been approved for relief, but the benefit has been on hold due to legal challenges from […]
28th Anniversary of Línea Abierta.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 PROGRAM # 9928 12:00 PM PT 28th Anniversary of Línea Abierta. Línea Abierta is the first and only national, live, Spanish-language call-in show in U.S. public broadcasting, and on February 25, it completed its 28th year. Radio Bilingüe launched Línea Abierta in 1995 to fill the void in public and commercial media […]
Students Challenge African American Studies Ban. Relief Package: A Lifeline for Pandemic-Hit Students. Anti-Hunger Campaign.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 PROGRAM # 9907 12:00 PM PT Students Challenge African American Studies Ban. After heavy pressure from Florida Gov. DeSantis, the College Board revised an official curriculum for its new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies. Students in Florida threatened to sue the state and the Republican governor if the blocked course […]
Immigration Edition. Also, A coalition of undocumented student leaders and legal scholars is proposing that California begin employing undocumented students at the ten University of California campuses.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 PROGRAM # 9902 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. New Mexico lawmakers proposed last week a bill that would ban local governments and state agencies from beginning new contracts with ICE and private immigrant detention facilities. The bill would end contractual agreements at the Otero County Processing Center in southern New Mexico and […]
