Línea Abierta Programming: Week of April 6, 2026

Celebrating 45 Years of Radio Bilingüe

MONDAY, APRIL 6
PROGRAM #11100 12:00 PM PT

End of the DHS Shutdown? After more than six weeks of closure, Republicans in the House and Senate agreed on a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The proposal does not include funding for ICE or Border Patrol through September, nor does it incorporate the immigration enforcement reforms sought by Democrats. Republican hardliners oppose the deal. A vote is expected today. What does this new framework mean? What political maneuvers can be expected in September?

The Quagmire of the War in Iran. Amid a sharp surge in gas prices, escalating bombing campaigns and widespread disapproval of the war in Iran, President Trump delivered an urgent televised address to the nation, seeking to calm public anxiety and promising that the conflict would soon come to an end, but he didn’t say when. What to expect in the coming weeks in this devastating war?

The Mega Marches. More than 8 million people took to the streets across the country in a new wave of “No Kings” protests, challenging deportation policies, the war in Iran, the economy, and other issues. In Fresno, where thousands gathered, many said they marched on behalf of those who are too afraid to do so. Several participants share their perspectives and emotions.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 7
PROGRAM #11101 11:00 AM PT

How to Use AI Responsibly. Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as a powerful technology advancing at a meteoric pace. But experts warn that, if misused, it carries risks—from exposing data privacy and security to generating false information. That’s why a fact-checking partner organization is sharing Spanish-language tools with communities across the United States. Who is this guidance for, and how can people access it?

PROGRAM #11102 12:00 PM PT

Broken Families. The human impact of immigration policy is measured in separated families. Arrests of immigrant parents with U.S. citizen children have doubled since Trump returned to power. In just seven months, at least 11,000 children have seen a parent detained, according to a journalistic analysis. What happens to these children? How do affected families live through this rupture? What social support is available to them?

CBP One Restored. A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of parole status for migrants who entered legally through the CBP One app, implemented during the Biden administration, after ruling that its mass revocation was unlawful. Migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti are among the main beneficiaries. What did the judge rule? How is the measure being applied now? What happens to those who were already deported despite having protections?

Immigrant Truckers Could Lose Licenses. Around 200,000 immigrant truck drivers could lose their commercial licenses as new rules take effect, requiring them to speak, read, and understand English. Many fear being disqualified at inspection checkpoints. What are the broader implications of these measures? What can drivers at risk do?

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
PROGRAM #11103 12:00 PM PT

A New Electoral Maneuver. President Trump ordered the creation of a national voter registry and measures to restrict mail-in voting amid unfounded claims of election fraud. The move comes as his legislative proposal—the SAVE Act—remains stalled in Congress. Election officials in several states say they will challenge the orders in court. How should this strategy be understood? What is behind the push to limit access to the ballot? What is its legal viability?

Thousands Uninsured as Premiums Rise. New data show a drop in ACA coverage for the first time in five years: more than one million people have lost insurance, premiums are rising, and more Americans are moving into high-deductible plans. The result: paying more for less protection. What decisions explain this shift? Who is being left out? How is this affecting real access to health care?

Bondi and the Epstein Case. Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had been called to testify before a House committee over her alleged “mismanagement” of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier implicated in the trafficking of minors. This report examines what’s behind the dismissal and what to expect about the official investigation into the Epstein files.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9
PROGRAM #11104 11:00 AM PT

Remembering Carlos Spector Calderón. Immigration defense attorney Carlos Spector Calderón passed away on March 1. He was known for breaking new ground in asylum law for Mexican nationals, co-founding the organization Mexicanos en el Exilio alongside emigres fleeing violence in Mexico. For several pivotal years, he provided weekly on-air legal guidance to Radio Bilingüe listeners in need. His remarkable work as a human rights advocate has been featured in documentaries and books. In this posthumous tribute—part of our special series Thirty Years, Thirty Voices—his wife, Sandra Garza, and his daughter, Alejandra Spector, reflect on his legacy. The program includes archival programs.

PROGRAM #11105 12:00 PM PT

MAGA and the Mass Deportation Plan. A group of prominent allies of the MAGA movement, known as the “Mass Deportation Coalition,” is pushing for large-scale ICE workplace raids as part of a plan that could strain ties with key Trump administration allies in agriculture, construction, and service industries, which rely heavily on undocumented labor. What does this roadmap propose? How might this conflict be resolved?

One Year After “Liberation Day.” A year after sweeping tariffs were imposed on the so-called “Liberation Day,” Trump’s trade policy faces its biggest setback. The Supreme Court struck down some of the tariffs, ruling that the president lacked authority to impose them. Now the challenge is how to return billions of dollars collected from importers and consumers. Experts warn that the customs system is unprepared for refunds of this scale. How have these tariffs impacted the economy and the administration’s credibility? Who has been most affected? What is known about the reimbursement process?

Revelations About César Chávez: The Lessons. Allegations of sexual abuse made by Dolores Huerta and other women from the United Farm Workers against co-founder César Chávez have sent shockwaves through the farmworker movement. Many longtime activists are struggling to process the accusations. How are communities grappling with these revelations? What lessons emerge? Listeners are invited to share their perspectives in our open forum.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 10
PROGRAM #11106 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. On the birthday of labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, California honors her work as co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW) and her pioneering role in community organizing. In other news, A national leader of the movement of searching mothers speaks about the discovery of her missing son’s remains after years of searching.