The Future of the Department of Education

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
PROGRAM #10655 12:00 PM PT

The Future of the Department of Education. 

In 1979, Congress passed the measure creating the US Department of Education and recently deceased President Carter signed it into law. Now President-elect Trump has promised to dismantle it. What was Carter’s vision for the Department of Education, its function, and its future under Trump?

Guest: Christy J. Moreno, Chief Community Advocacy and Impact Officer, Revolución Educativa, Kansas City, MO.

Israel and Hamas agree to a Ceasefire. After 15 months of a conflict and crisis that has left tens of thousands dead in Gaza, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for a truce and a release of hostages held by the Palestinian Islamist movement. The compromise will not only allow the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the exchange of hostages and prisoners, but also the flow of humanitarian aid to the war-torn area. US President Joe Biden made the announcement today, and this segment includes excerpts from his recent remarks on the matter.

Covid Winter Wave. The US current COVID wave, considered the 10th since the pandemic started, is expected to grow in a “silent” surge, according to experts. Many people may not be aware that COVID levels have escalated over the past weeks. What are the areas at higher risk? What are the symptoms during this season? How are the new Covid boosters working? How to protect against the virus?

Guest: Dr. Lucía Abascal, Public Health Physician, California Department of Public Health, San Francisco, CA.

Respiratory Health and Air Quality Hazards. Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can aggravate pre-existing conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and other chronic respiratory diseases. This can be especially harmful to young children and older adults. Given the current situation with the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, California, and the dangerous levels of air quality, an expert shares important medical tips for residents to protect themselves from the harmful effects of smoke.

Guest: Dr. Gustavo Ferrer, President and Founder, Ferrer Primary Care and Pulmonary Institute, Hallandale Beach, FL.

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