Linea Abierta Programming: November 4, 2024

Special Election Coverage. This week, as part of “Hacia el Voto 2024,” Línea Abierta culminates a special, months-long radio series of news and analysis on the November election, with a focus on the Latino vote, the top issues driving the vote, key races in battleground states, and the most relevant state ballot propositions.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

PROGRAM #10576 11:00 AM PT

Election Eve. (First Hour). As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” program hosts come together to share up-to-the-hour news on early vote turnout, report on cases of disinformation and what to expect on Election Day. Civic organizers and analysts talk about efforts to mobilize voters to return their mail-in ballots and get to the polls on Election Day, discuss races and issues to watch in the ballot in key states and share resources available to voters.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Línea Abierta, Fresno, CA; David Ayón, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Los Angeles, Research Associate and Continuing Lecturer, Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; Julio Rivera, National Deputy Director of Civic Engagement, NALEO Educational Fund, San Diego, CA; Erika Castro, Organizing Director, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) Action Fund, Las Vegas, NV.

PROGRAM #10577 12:00 PM PT

Election Eve. (Second Hour). As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” program hosts and contributors come together to share up-to-the-hour news on the closing arguments of the major campaigns, issues that lead voters to the polls, early vote turnout numbers, and incidents in the electoral process.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Línea Abierta, Fresno, CA; José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC; Maritza Felix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, Arizona/Sonora Border Journalist, Phoenix, AZ; Mariana Pineda, Reporter, Houston, TX; Jesús Sánchez Melean, Executive Director, El Comercio de Colorado Newspaper, Denver, CO.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 — Election Day

PROGRAM #10578 11:00 AM PT

Election Day. (First Hour). As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day. Special coverage includes voter turnout, exit polling, ambience at the polling places, incidents in the electoral process and resources available to voters. Analysts also comment on election-related rumors and misinformation and talk about safeguards in place to respond to potential disruptions to the process, including technical issues, severe weather, intimidation or harassment, and premature claims of victory.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, live from GLAHR’s Operations Center, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Juan Rosa, National Director of Civic Engagement, NALEO Educational Fund, New York, NY; Ruben Tapia, Reporter, Los Angeles, CA; Daniela Rodríguez, Reporter, Radio Bilingüe, UC Berkeley Fellow, Fresno, CA.

PROGRAM #10579 12:00 PM PT

Election Day. (Second Hour). As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day. Special coverage includes voter turnout, exit polling, ambience at the polling places, incidents in the electoral process and resources available to voters. Analysts also comment on election-related rumors and misinformation and talk about safeguards in place to respond to potential disruptions to the process, including technical issues, severe weather, intimidation or harassment, and premature claims of victory.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, live from GLAHR’s Operations Center, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC; Maritza Felix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, Arizona/Sonora Border Journalist, Phoenix, AZ; Tania Unzueta, Directora de Politica Nacional, Mijente, Chicago, IL; Arturo Sarmiento, Station Manager, KTUP – Radio Poder, Salem, OR; Jesús Sánchez Melean, Executive Director, El Comercio de Colorado Newspaper, Denver, CO.

PROGRAM #10580 1:00 PM PT

Election Day. (Third Hour). As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day. Special coverage includes voter turnout, exit polling, ambience at the polling places, incidents in the electoral process and resources available to voters. Analysts also comment on election-related rumors and misinformation and talk about safeguards in place to respond to potential disruptions to the process, including technical issues, severe weather, intimidation or harassment, and premature claims of victory.

Guests: Maria Teresa Kumar, Executive Director, Voto Latino, Washington, DC; America Ferrera, Actress, London, ENG; Christian Avila, National Programs Director, Poder Latinx, Charlotte, NC; Araceli Martinez, Reporter, Los Angeles, CA; Sulma Arias, Executive Director, People’s Action Institute and People’s Action, Milwaukee, WI.

PROGRAM #10581 5:00 PM PT

Election Day: The First Vote Count. As voters on the West Coast continue casting ballots, the first vote tallies begin to come out on the East Coast. News reporters continue filing reports on the voting process and the voting count in key states.

Guests: José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC; Gerardo Guzmán, Host of Línea Abierta, live from GLAHR’s Operations Center, Atlanta, GA; Maritza Felix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, Arizona/Sonora Border Journalist, Phoenix, AZ; Mariana Pineda, Reporter, Houston, TX; Jesús Sánchez Melean, Executive Director, El Comercio de Colorado Newspaper, Denver, CO.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

PROGRAM #10582 11:00 AM PT

2024 Election Results. (First Hour). This is a special three-hour coverage of the presidential results and the outcome in battleground states with large Latino electorates, key national Latino races, and crucial ballot initiatives. Reporters bring the latest results, and election observers share data about Latino voter turnout and preferences and the new gains made by Latinos and Latinas elected to office.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Arturo Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, NALEO, Los Angeles, CA; Francisco Rios, News Director and General Manager, KDNA Radio, Granger, WA; Araceli Martinez, Reporter, Los Angeles, CA; Maritza Felix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, Arizona/Sonora Border Journalist, Phoenix, AZ.

PROGRAM #10583 12:00 PM PT

2024 Election Results. (Second Hour).This is a special three-hour coverage of the presidential results and the outcome in battleground states with large Latino electorates, key national Latino races, and crucial ballot initiatives. Reporters bring the latest results, and election observers share data about Latino voter turnout and preferences and the new gains made by Latinos and Latinas elected to office.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; José López Zamorano, News Reporter and Analyst, Línea Abierta, Washington, DC; Dr. Rodrigo Domínguez-Villegas, Director of Research, Latino Politics and Policy Institute, Director of the Latino Data Hub, Los Angeles, CA; Adelina Nichols, Executive Director, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights-GLAHR, Atlanta, GA; Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Vice President of the Latino Vote Initiative, UnidosUS, Miami, FL.

PROGRAM #10584 2:00 PM PT

Election Results: The Takeaways. Political analysts discuss the meaning of the new balance of power in the US Senate and House, the outcome of the race for the White House, the ongoing election legal disputes and the expected role of the Supreme Court, and the road to Inauguration Day.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Samuel Orozco, News and Information Director, Línea Abierta, Fresno, CA; David Ayón, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Los Angeles, Research Associate and Continuing Lecturer, Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; Lydia Camarillo, President and Director, Southwest Voter Registration and William C. Velasquez Institute, San Antonio, TX; excerpts from Kamala Harris’ concession speech and excerpts from President-elect Donald Trump’s acceptance speech.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

PROGRAM #10585 11:00 AM PT

Election Results. (First Hour). News reporting and commentary on the results for the presidential election, congressional races, as well as crucial state referendum initiatives. How to understand the official count, what are the results in key state elections, lawsuits challenging the election results, and more. What do we know about the way Latinos voted and the results of the races of Latinos running for Congress and other major offices?

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; John Mckiernan-González, Professor of Southwestern Studies, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX; Alvaro Corral, Professor of PoliticalScience, University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX; excerpts from recent statements by US President, Joe Biden.

PROGRAM #10586 12:00 PM PT

Election Results. (Second Hour). News reporting and commentary on the results for the presidential election, congressional races, as well as crucial state referendum initiatives. How to understand the official count, what are the results in key state elections, lawsuits challenging the election results, and more. Experts on the economy, reproductive rights, immigrant rights, are invited to comment on the outcome of the election.

Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Jaime Florez, Hispanic Outreach and Communications Director, Republican National Committee, Miami, FL; Luis Fernando Atencio, Political Analyst, Miami-Dade Democratic Party, Miami, FL; Laura Carlsen, Political Analyst and Director, MIRA-Feminismos y Democracias, Mexico City, MX; Maribel Hastings, Columnist and Director, America’s Voice en Español, Washington, DC.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

PROGRAM #10587 11:00 AM PT

Election Week Highlights. Political analysts discuss the meaning of the new balance of power in the US Senate and House, the outcome of the race for the White House, the ongoing election legal disputes and the expected role of the Supreme Court, and the road to Inauguration Day.

Guests: Guests: Chelis López, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, San Francisco, CA; Gerardo Guzmán, Co-Host, Línea Abierta, Atlanta, GA; Alejandra Soto, Director of Latino Communications, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, NY; Nancy Flores, Deputy Director, National Partnership for New Americans-NPNA, Milwaukee, WI; Dr. Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda, Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Los Angeles, CA; Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director, The Hope Community Center, Orlando, FL.

PROGRAM #10588 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. After the first results in the closely contested presidential election in the US, what are the first official reactions in Mexico? How are the major Mexican media outlets covering the results? On another news, pressed by a 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.

Guests: David Brooks, Correspondent, La Jornada, New York, NY; Tonatiuh Guillen Lopez, Former Commissioner, National Migration Institute, Mexico City, MX; excerpts from recent statements by Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard.