Linea Abierta Programming: December 16, 2024

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

PROGRAM #10624 12:00 PM PT

Trump’s Education Agenda. During his second term in office, President-elect Trump is expected to eliminate the Department of Education, push for private school choice, dismantle DEI programs and roll back protections for transgender students. What other changes to education are in the pipeline? What could be the impact of Trump’s new immigration policies on colleges and universities?

Guest: Patricia Gándara, Research Professor of Education, University of California Los Angeles-UCLA, Co-Director, The Civil Rights Project, Los Angeles, CA.

Bilingual Education in California: The Long Road Back. California banned bilingual education for nearly 20 years and while now it has removed the official barriers and bilingual education helps many students in need, the state hasn’t recovered from the damage. A reporter checked into the challenges and has the story.

Guests: Tara García Mathewson, Education Reporter, CalMatters and The Markup, New York, NY; Bárbara Flores, Bilingual Education Researcher and Advocate, Immediate Past President of the Central Advisory Board of Education-CABE, San Bernardino, CA.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

PROGRAM #10625 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: “Corridos del San Joaquín”. (Program Repeat). This program features the winners of the “Corridos del San Joaquín” contest, recognized at a concert in Fresno, California. They talk about their award-winning pieces, their connection to the corrido tradition and the sources of inspiration behind their works. They also sing their award-winning musical piece accompanied by local groups Las Damas del Valle and La Familia Morales. This program was originally aired on December 10, 2024.

Guests: Gregoria Sánchez, First Place Winner, Watsonville, CA; Salvador Mendoza, Second Place Winner, Bakersfield, CA; Nelly Paredes, Third Place Winner, Oakdale, CA; Félix Arreola, Special Mention Winner, Delhi, CA; Salvador Urista Alvarado, Special Mention Winner, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México; Dr. Leticia Soto Flores, Co-MC, Fresno, CA; Genaro Lozano, Co-MC, Fresno, CA.

PROGRAM #10626 12:00 PM PT

Immigration Edition. As immigration was front and center of his campaign, President-elect Trump continues insisting he plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and try to end birthright citizenship. He said in order not to break up families, noncitizens and citizens could be deported together in families with mixed immigration status. On the Dreamers, he said he’ll work with Democrats on a Plan B that would allow Dreamers to stay in the country. Political analysts comment on these recent statements and explain the legal rights and resources available for workers and families who are vulnerable to deportation. This program also includes a report about the plans discussed at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference, the largest gathering of pro-immigrant activists in the country, celebrated in Houston in recent days.

Guests: Attorney Rosalba Piña, Immigration Law Expert and Pro-Immigrant Advocate, Chicago, IL; Larry Kleinman, Political Analyst and Commentator, La Política Más Crítica, Radio Poder, Woodburn, OR.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

PROGRAM #10627 12:00 PM PT

A Killing and a Backlash on the Healthcare Industry. After the killing of a CEO of a top medical insurance company, and the arrest of a suspect who has blamed corporate greed for the national health care crisis, social media has been flooded with postings expressing anger and resentment at the US healthcare industry and sympathy for the perpetrator. How to explain this public outburst? What to expect for people’s health care and the medical insurance industry under a new Trump administration?

Guest: José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC.

Trump’s Healthcare Agenda. As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, big cuts are expected for Medicaid and other safety-net programs. Millions who are receiving subsidized care under ACA are at risk of losing health coverage. What’s the future of Medicaid, Medicare and ACA? How are states preparing for potential cuts to federal health programs? How is RFK Jr expected to shape the health care agenda?

Guests: Paula Andalo, Ethnic Media Editor, KFF Health News, Silver Spring, MD; Héctor Hernández-Delgado, Senior Attorney, National Health Law Program, Los Angeles, CA.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

PROGRAM #10628 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Parents of Children with Disability. Parents who raise children with disabilities face a number of severe stressors that often lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Still, they often do not utilize services available to them. What challenges do they face? Why are they unable to utilize support services? What resources are available out there?

Guests: Daniela Rodriguez, News Reporter, Radio Bilingüe, Fellow for the California Local News Fellowship Program at UC Berkeley, Fresno, CA; Mariza Ochoa, Director/President, Escuchen Mi Voz, Stockton, CA; Marisela Moroyoqui, Mother of Alexander Moroyoqui, Spina Bifida Patient, Stockton, CA.

Youth Blues. Studies show that people with mental illness said the holidays make their condition worse, especially the youth. In response, health care officials are reaching out to advise people to learn how to cope with winter and holiday stress, and find mental health resources available for children and teenagers.

Guest: Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General, Sacramento, CA.

“Shopping Small.” Holiday sales are key for the revenues and survival of small businesses. The holiday season can make or break many small businesses. This year, small businesses are worried about the threats of rising tariffs and mass deportations, as well as the ongoing labor shortages. As small business is bracing for a drop in consumer spending, advocates reach out to the public in an effort to encourage shoppers to “shop small” and support local business this holiday season.

Guest: Carolina Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, CAMEO Network, Santa Cruz, CA.

PROGRAM #10629 12:00 PM PT

Green Holidays. Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply and the way growers are producing food is contributing to climate change. To help minimize environmental impact, many are calling to celebrate the holidays with sustainable holiday meals. Chefs and restaurant owners who practice plant-based dishes and sustainable dining join this program to talk about their environment- and health-conscious gastronomy, their healthy, sustainable menu and how they encourage sustainable farming.

Guests: Miriam Martínez, Founder and Owner, La Jacka Restaurant, Fresno, CA; Eduardo Antonio, Chef and Owner, Cafe de Olla Restaurant, Mission District, San Francisco, CA; Peter Platt, Founder and Owner, Andina Restaurant, Pearl District, Portland, OR.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

PROGRAM #10630 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the globe. Farmed seafood will help feed the world’s growing population. As the climate changes, the stakes are high: some see aquaculture as a way to build economic resilience in coastal communities, while environmentalists worry that unsustainable practices may have a negative environmental impact and might exacerbate the impacts of a warmer atmosphere. What are the pros and cons, the hopes and concerns about aquaculture?

Guests: Victor Rodriguez, Reporter, Ensenada, Baja California, MX; Luis-Andrés González-Agraz, Oceanologist, President, Latin American and Caribbean Chapter, World Aquaculture Society-WAS, Ensenada, Baja California, MX; Christian Daniel Morales Portillo, Marine Ecologist and Oceanologist, Ensenada, Baja California, MX.