Linea Abierta Programming: April 21, 2025

Celebrating 30 Years of Línea Abierta

MONDAY, APRIL 21
PROGRAM #10750 12:00 PM PT

National Anti-Corporate Protests. Thousands of people were expected to take to the streets on Saturday as part of a nationwide grassroots movement to protest the Trump administration policies that target communities of color, civil liberties and the rule of law. This is a report on the highlights of the day.

Guests: TBA.

Sanders, AOC Tour. As part of a national tour called “Fighting the Oligarchy,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders have drawn massive crowds in deep-red enclaves around the West. Tens of thousands have gathered in Salt Lake City, UT; Nampa, ID; and Bakersfield, CA. What’s the message of the progressive leaders? What’s the expected impact of the tour?

Guests: TBA.

Planning for May Day. Young grassroots Latino leaders from around the U.S. gathered at a summit in Los Angeles to denounce President Trump’s mass deportation policies and agree on coordinated resistance actions on May Day and beyond. This segment captures emblematic stories about community survival and organizing shared by some of the delegates.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 22
PROGRAM #10751 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Preparing for Bigger Wildfires. (Program Repeat). In anticipation of the peak wildfire season in California, and in the aftermath of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, the state is launching a bilingual campaign to urge residents to take steps to prepare and protect their communities by hardening their homes and building defensible space. State fire officials and experts join this program to report on recent emergency actions taken by the state to fast-track projects to protect communities from wildfires, as well as to share tips on how to prepare for the next wave of wildfires. This program was originally aired on April 15, 2025.

Guests: Ricardo Alterno, Spokesperson, American Red Cross, Los Angeles, CA; Ricardo Coronado, Spokesperson, Cal FIRE, Sacramento, CA; Dr. Angel Fernández-Bou, Western States Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists, Merced, CA.

PROGRAM #10752 12:00 PM PT

ICE Can Raid Churches Now. Latino congregations celebrated Holy Week amid fears of immigration raids. Church leaders are more worried about churchgoers now that a federal judge gives immigration agents the green light to raid churches and other houses of worship. The Trump-appointed judge ruled against a number of religious groups who argued the policy violated the right to practice religion. A Christian leader comments on the potential for church raids and the message of Easter.

Guests: TBA.

Trump Clashes with Courts. Defying a federal judge and the US Supreme Court, the Trump administration refused to comply with a plan to return a wrongly deported man to the US. Another federal judge found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating orders to turn around planes carrying deportees. What’s next in this showdown of powers?

Guests: TBA.

Florida Campus Police Joining ICE. The University of Florida said it has signed the 287(g) agreement that allows local law enforcement to act as immigration officers. Other public universities in Florida are also looking to deputize their campus police to be able to question and arrest people over immigration status. What’s the expected impact on campus life and higher education?

Guests: TBA.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
PROGRAM #10753 12:00 PM PT

Trump vs Harvard. After Harvard University rejected the Trump administration’s demands to eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, ensure merit-based hiring practices, and others, the White House retaliated by freezing billions in federal funds for scientific research. What’s the impact of this clash on other colleges and on higher education?

Guests: TBA.

Taxing the Poor? As Trump’s tariffs and trade war against other nations continue, economists fear far-reaching effects on low-income people in the US. They anticipate poor and working-class people who are already struggling with higher prices will be hurt the most. What’s the outlook for the economy in these communities? Also, should retirees worry about their retirement funds at a time of market turmoil over tariffs?

Guests: TBA.

FEMA in Turmoil. The Trump administration has denied critical disaster aid to help North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene and Washington state after a bomb storm, and threatened to withhold aid to California following the massive wildfires in Los Angeles. Community leaders are worried about the use of disaster aid as a political weapon and the dismantling of FEMA.

Guests: TBA.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 24
PROGRAM #10754 11:00 AM PT

Las Voces Invisibles. Mexican writer and poet Roberto Galaviz visits Fresno to discuss his work in poetry and literature. Galaviz, a Zacatecas native and UNESCO advisor on migration, culture, and education, is the author of the project “Las Voces Invisibles, Historias de Migrantes,” a binational production of chronicles and fiction stories featuring migrant experiences of poets, writers, journalists and historians from both sides of the border. This project seeks to give visibility and put a human face on the vilified topic of migration.

Guest: Maestro Roberto Galaviz, Doctor in Education and Public Policy, Writer, Motivational Speaker, Zacatecas, MX.

PROGRAM #10755 12:00 PM PT

Sin Fronteras. This is a program of “Sin Fronteras,” a special series to serve audiences around the US and in Mexico City and other Mexican state capitals with breaking news and analysis about major developments impacting Latinos in the US.

Challenging the Tariffs. Gavin Newsom is taking Trump to court over the tariffs war. California’s governor says Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose such a huge tax hike and California stands to lose more than any other state. In related news, a group of US businesses filed a lawsuit arguing that Trump’s tariffs are harming them and are illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Guests: TBA.

Justices to Hear on Birthright Citizenship. The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments over President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, treating it as an emergency case. Meantime, the executive order will remain paused. How to read this emergency action?

Guests: TBA.

US Lawmakers Want to Visit Salvadoran Prison. The US Senator of Maryland went to El Salvador trying to meet with a Salvadoran immigrant and Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and is in a maximum security prison. Other legislators are working on a congressional delegation visit.

Guests: TBA.

Millions May Lose Housing Aid. The White House is planning massive cuts to federal housing programs, putting at risk rental assistance funds for millions and losing their homes for other millions. Among the targeted housing funds are those known as Section 8, that help low income people pay the costs of apartments or residences.

Guests: TBA.

More Measles Cases, Less Vaccination Clinics. Amid a surge of measles cases, a number of clinics to vaccinate low-income children are being canceled in Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, and Washington, after abrupt cuts to federal funding. What are local communities doing to prepare?

Guest: Paula Andalo, Ethnic Media Editor, KFF Health News, Silver Spring, MD (TBC).

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25
PROGRAM #10756 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. Starting July, the US will impose tariffs of 21% on tomatoes imported from Mexico. Mexican officials say the US will not be able to replace the Mexican tomatoes. What’s the potential impact of this new import tax on both sides of the border? How are Mexican leaders reacting? Analysts talk about this and other news developments.

Guests: TBA.