Indigenous Woman Eyes New Mexico Governorship

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

PROGRAM #11167 12:00 PM PT 

Indigenous Woman Eyes New Mexico Governorship. 

Deb Haaland, who made history as the first Native American to serve in a presidential cabinet, could now make history again as the first Native American woman to govern a state. Haaland has won the Democratic nomination for governor of New Mexico. The challenges she would face are considerable, particularly in education, childhood poverty, and violence. What impact does her candidacy have on communities in New Mexico and across the country? And what are the projections heading into November?

Guest: Dr. Magdaleno Manzanárez, Professor of Political Science and Vice President of External Affairs, Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM.

Mobilizing Latino Voters in Texas. Latinos are positioned to make history in November and play a decisive role in the fiercely contested Senate race and other key contests. Reports show these voters are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living and immigration enforcement — yet political campaigns continue to overlook them. In response, a broad coalition of prominent Latino organizations is launching a coordinated civic mobilization campaign. How are they working to inspire Latino voters to write a new chapter in the history of their political participation?

Guests: Katharine Pichardo, President and CEO, Latino Victory Project, New York, NY; Dayana Iza, Directora Estatal de Texas, Mi Familia Vota en Acción, Houston, TX.

Another Budget Showdown. Senate Republicans are moving ahead on their own to pass a budget package of more than $70 billion to fund immigration enforcement agencies. As an intense legislative battle gets underway, Democrats are preparing a series of amendments designed to limit the push to bolster ICE and other controversial provisions. What does this budget include? And what are the main points of contention?

Guest: Alejandra Castillo, former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, pioneering Latina economist in leadership and inclusive development, Chicago, IL.

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