Linea Abierta Programming: November 11, 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

PROGRAM #10589 12:00 PM PT

Coping with Election Stress. Mental health care leaders comment on a study revealing the impact elections have on emotional health. Many Latinos anticipated having a heated political discussion with their family members this election season and while some expected family relationships to worsen, most said their family will weather the storm and get along when the holidays arrive. Now that the election is over, many are weary and concerned about the future. How to deal with post-Election Day anxiety and stress?

Guest: Dr. Ruby Castilla-Puentes, Psychiatrist, President of the American Psychiatric Association-APA Hispanic Caucus, Cincinnati, OH.

States Prepare to Fight Trump. After the outcome in the presidential contest, Leaders in Democratic-led states begin planning to fight Trump policies in the courts in areas such as reproductive freedoms, immigrant rights, environmental protections, and civil liberties. The governors of Washington, Illinois and California are calling on their state lawmakers to prepare to block potential attacks.

Guest: José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC; excerpts from recent statements by California Gov. Gavon Newsom.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

PROGRAM #10590 11:00 AM PT

New Bird Flu Cases. Bird flu has spread from dairy cows to humans, and at least 20 people in California are infected with the virus. Bird flu has already infected wild birds, poultry and dairy cows in the San Joaquin Valley. A federal agency is stepping in to help local rural clinics to provide free flu vaccine doses in twelve states to protect livestock, dairy, and poultry workers. How to distinguish between seasonal flu and H5 bird flu cases? Experts discuss this question and also talk about the importance to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays.

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

Enrolling in Health Care Plans. Covered California kicked off 2025 open enrollment, launching a campaign across the state to reach California’s remaining uninsured before the deadline at the end of January. Californians can sign up for, renew or shop for a new health insurance plan and now more financial help is available through the Inflation Reduction Act. During 2025, DACA recipients will be eligible to enroll in Covered California due to a rule change by the Biden-Harris administration. Experts also comment on the challenges Medi-Cal enrollees are facing to reenroll in the state program and the expansion of these services to undocumented residents.

Guests: Dr. Susana Ramirez, Associate Professor, Public Health Communication and Health Literacy Researcher, University of California at Merced (UC Merced), Merced, CA; Patricia Izquierdo, Public Information Officer, Communications and Public Relations, Covered California, Los Angeles, CA.

PROGRAM #10591 12:00 PM PT

Immigration Edition. After the presidential election results, millions of immigrants across the United States now live in fear and with an uncertain future. During his campaign, Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants and end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented parents. Immigrant-rights organizations are vowing to fight back against Trump’s policies that target migrants. What can immigrant communities expect from a second Trump administration? What should immigrant families know? What can DACA and TPS-protected immigrants do?

Guests: Rosalba Piña, Immigration Attorney, Chicago, IL; Monika Y. Langarica, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for the Immigration Law and Policy-CILP at the UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, CA; Keilly Leon, North Regional Organizer, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition-CIRC, Greeley, CO; Carolina Castaneda, Staff Attorney and Lead Fellowship Trainer, Immigrant Legal Resource Center-ILRC, San Francisco, CA, today from Madera, CA.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

PROGRAM #10592 12:00 PM PT

“Vamos a la Playa.” A community organization in Los Angeles has launched the initiative “Vamos a la Playa” to give inner-city families and children their first beach day. Organizers round up people at local organizations and churches and drive them up to a beach in Malibu. “Vamos a la Playa” seeks to teach community members about the rights they have to have access to California’s coastline and beaches and provide an opportunity to learn about marine life and environmental responsibility and get energized about improving the quality of the ocean. In other news, a beach in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, is the center of attention due to a complaint filed in September of this year for contamination of the sea with chlorinated and black water and destruction of the marine forest. What does this contamination imply for the ecosystem and the sea of Ensenada?

Guests: Irma Muñoz, Founder, President, and CEO, Mujeres de la Tierra, Los Angeles, CA; Sergio Medrano, Education Supervisor, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA; Mario Sandoval, Coastal Planner, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; Los Angeles, CA; Raúl Macías, Founder, Anahuak Youth Sports Association, Los Angeles, CA; Victor Rodriguez, Reporter, Ensenada, Baja California, MX; Manuel Vivanco Bercovich, Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Marine Botany, Institute of Oceanographic Research, Autonomous University of Baja California-UABC, Ensenada, Baja California MX.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

PROGRAM #10593 11:00 AM PT

Moms Who Care. (Program Repeat). Radio Bilingüe kicks off a new radio series, entitled “Growing with Latino Support: Latina Radio for Maternal and Child Health,” where mothers and experts convene to discuss pressing issues such as prenatal care, infant development, and mental health support for parents. In the first program of the series, mothers who have been part of Radio Bilingüe’s news team in Fresno share their experience with pregnancy, childbirth and raising the baby. They discuss the most critical challenges and fears they faced, the way they overcame those obstacles, the support they found, the moments of joy and celebration, and the empowering lessons they learned from being moms. This archival program was originally aired on October 21, 2024.

Guests: Alma Martínez, Executive Director, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, Fresno, CA; María de Jesús Gómez, Production Assistant, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Zaidee Stavely, Reporter, EdSource, Oakland, CA; Valeria Fernández, Independent Journalist, Phoenix, AZ; Citlali Sáenz, Línea Abierta Program Host, Mexico City.

PROGRAM #10594 12:00 PM PT

Battling Breast Cancer. Many women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer and receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and disorienting. What to know after you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer? An expert discusses how to find patient-centered care, and options for treatment of breast cancer and emotional support.

Guest: Dr. Daniela A. Ochoa, Breast Cancer Surgeon, American College of Surgeons, Little Rock, AR.

Talking About Shingle Shots. One million people develop shingles in the US every year. To prevent being one of them, experts recommend people over 50 years old to talk about the risk of shingles when going to the pharmacy to get their flu vaccine this fall. A top expert discusses the physical, emotional and mental consequences of shingles, how it can affect your daily life, and common misconceptions.

Guest: Dr. Daniel Verdi, Specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Senior Medical Director for the US of GSK, Philadelphia, PA.

Small Business and Climate Change. A small business leader discusses how recent economic policies impacted small business and the potential impact of health care reforms. She also discusses the impact of extreme weather caused by climate change on small businesses, including service disruptions and unexpected expenses and the state of minority-owned businesses in the current economic climate. She talks about the Inflation Reduction Act’s investments in building a clean energy economy.

Guest: Conchie Fernandez, Founder of CF Creative and Board Member, Small Business for America’s Future, Boca Raton, FL.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

PROGRAM #10595 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. After a national public uproar, the state Prosecutor in Queretaro dropped the homicide charge against a 14-year-old indigenous girl who was raped and had an abortion. Now women advocates are urging the local congress to decriminalize abortion to prevent human rights abuses. Political analysts also continue examining the repercussions in Mexico of the US presidential election.

Guests: Mayra Davila, Founder, Adax Digitales, Queretaro, MX; excerpts from recent statements by Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico’s President, and Citlalli Hernández Mora, head of the Women’s Secretariat at the Mexico City Govenment.