Linea Abierta Programming: WEEK OF MARCH 25, 2024

MONDAY, MARCH 25
PROGRAM #10322 12:00 PM PT

Rebuilding US Cities. With historic levels of federal funding available for rebuilding infrastructure, city leaders from across the country gathered in Washington to discuss their top priorities. Key issues include the rising costs of fuel and housing and increasing congestion and pollution. Mayors and council members from the National League of Cities join this program to discuss pressing issues facing their cities, including their struggle to house new migrants.

Guests: Celina Benítez, Mayor, City of Mt. Rainier, MD; Dr. Adriana Rocha García, City Council Member, San Antonio, TX; Jorge Maldonado, Mayor, City of Nogales, AZ.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 26
PROGRAM #10323 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Sandra Cisneros: ‘The House on Mango Street’ at 40. (Program Repeat)Internationally acclaimed Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros talks about the release of a 40th anniversary edition of her national bestseller novel “The House on Mango Street”. Cisneros also talks about how she chose to have books instead of children, the joys and challenges of her life as a writer, her spiritual journey as “Budalupana”, her use of art to awaken people, her struggles with depression, and her message on International Women’s Day. She also reads selected poems from her new book, “Woman Without Shame”, including an unpublished poem. This archival program was originally aired on March 21, 2024.

Guest: Sandra Cisneros, Poet, Short Story Writer, Novelist, Essayist, MacArthur Fellow, National Medal of the Arts, Fresno, CA.

PROGRAM #10324 12:00 PM PT

Moving Patients to Medi-Cal. (Program Repeat). After California opened Medi-Cal to all undocumented immigrants in the state, a clinic in Los Angeles that serves uninsured immigrants and low-income families moved all its undocumented patients to full-scope Medi-Cal. What does it mean for the patients to go from restricted to full-scope health care coverage? How are they using the new benefits? What does it mean for the clinic to enroll thousands of patients in the Medi-Cal health plan? This archival program was originally aired on March 21, 2024.

Guests: Carlos Vaquerano, Executive Director, Clínica Romero, Los Angeles, CA; Rosalba Gomez, Breast Cancer Survivor and Clinic Patient, Clínica Romero, Los Angeles, CA; Angelica Bernal, Patient, Clínica Romero, Los Angeles, CA; María Romero-Mora, Office of Communication and Community Engagement, California Department of Health Care Services-DHCS, Sacramento, CA.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
PROGRAM #10325 12:00 PM PT

Colorado’s New Climate Roadmap. Colorado’s Gov. Jared Polis launched a new greenhouse gas “roadmap” with the goal of reducing industry emissions and improving air quality. How green is the plan?

Guest: Patricia García-Nelson, Colorado Fossil Fuel Just Transition Advocate, GreenLatinos Colorado, Greeley, CO.

Water Drop Hits Farms. A historic farm from the San Luis Valley has stopped growing food as an emergency measure to save the scarce water supply and help their neighbors. What are the farmer’s plans? What’s being done to protect the groundwater? Why are so many wells drying up?

Guest: Dr. Devon Peña, Founding President, The Acequia Institute, San Luis, CO.

Funding Attorneys for Poor People. Colorado lags way behind Western states on state funding for legal aid for low-income people who seek help on evictions, immigration procedures, and other issues. Lawmakers now want to change this dire situation in legal assistance.

Guest: Elisa Overall, Executive Director, Colorado Access to Justice Commission, Denver, CO.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28
PROGRAM #10326 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Eating Well on a Budget. On National Nutrition Month, community dietitians raise awareness about the higher risk of obesity, diabetes and chronic health conditions among Latinos and the need to eat a well-balanced diet. Healthy food experts share tips on how to eat healthy on a budget and how foods impact our health.

Guest: Cesar Sauza, Registered Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Manager, AltaMed Health Services, Los Angeles, CA.

PROGRAM #10327 12:00 PM PT

Oceans in Danger Due to overfishing, pollution and climate change, the world’s oceans are becoming a dead zone for fish and marine life and could be depleted of life in this century. According to the United Nations, 90 percent of big fish populations are depleted. What are the specific causes of mass fish kills? How to protect the precious oceans? How can citizens get involved? A recognized advocate also discusses the White House ocean justice plans.

Guest: Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder and Executive Director, Azul, San Francisco, CA.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
PROGRAM #10328 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. This holiday edition features a conversation with Alvaro Carrillo Jr., son of legendary Mexican songwriter Alvaro Carrillo, author of dozens of popular ballads and boleros such as “Sabor a Mí,” “Luz de Luna,” “El Andariego,” and “La Mentira.” Mexican and international artists have continued interpreting his songs in the decades since his death. His son talks now about Carrillo’s musical legacy. This program also includes news developments from around Mexico.

Guest: Alvaro Carrillo Jr., Musician, Son of Popular Composer Alvaro Carrillo, Mexico City, MX (TBC.)