Education Scenarios in 2026

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

PROGRAM #11019 12:00 PM PT 

Education Scenarios in 2026.

The Trump administration continues with plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and reallocate funds for elementary and secondary schools, in addition to new threats to the right of undocumented students to a free public education. A veteran public education specialist also discusses the impact of denying the scientific consensus on issues such as climate change and vaccines on public education and students.

Guest: Alfredo Cuéllar, retired professor and the first Mexican faculty member at Harvard, Fresno, CA.

A New Face in Utah Politics. Eva López Chávez enters Utah’s political scene after announcing her run for Congress amid an ongoing fight over redistricting. A current Salt Lake City councilmember, she is the first Mexican American ever elected to the council and the youngest official at City Hall. Her candidacy joins a Democratic primary drawing significant national attention. Who is López Chávez? What agenda is she advancing? What does her rise symbolize for generational change and Latino representation in Utah?

Guest: Eva López Chávez, Council Member, Salt Lake City Council, Salt Lake City, UT.

Mamdani Takes the Helm in New York. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has just been sworn in as mayor of New York City, sparking an unprecedented mix of hope and skepticism. His rise is seen as an infusion of energy for Democrats—and a high-stakes gamble. His ambitious agenda—free transit, universal childcare, higher wages, and a rent freeze—could reshape national politics. How have his first days in office unfolded? What challenges lie ahead? What impact is he having in and beyond the Big Apple?

Guest: Raquel Batista, Attorney, former Immigration Commissioner for the City of New York, New York, NY.

Photo: Andy Feliciotti/Unsplash

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