Xavier Becerra on Younger Voters

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
PROGRAM #10462 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Xavier Becerra on Younger Voters.

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Speaking as a citizen, in this interview Becerra comments on the Democrats’ investment on Gen Z’s young voters and discusses issues in the minds of younger voters, including climate change and Uvalde-school-type of mass shootings.

Guest: Xavier Becerra, US Health Secretary, Washington, DC.

“Shout, Sing, Vote.” Former touring musicians are now using music and top Latino artists to get young voters in the Latino community excited about the current electoral process, register to vote and go to the polls. How is this “Grita Canta Vota” theme resonating with younger voters?

Guest: Esau Torres, Spokesperson, Co-founder, “Grita.Canta.Vota” Campaign, CA (TBC).

Cesar Chavez Boulevard Unveiled. After a 30-year effort, the City of Fresno unveiled the name change of a ten-mile street stretch to honor farm worker rights champion Cesar Chavez, the only city to do so in the San Joaquin Valley, the cradle of Chavez’ farm worker movement. A political leader who spearheaded the street name change and Chavez’ family members talk about the meaning of this moment.

Guests: Miguel Arias, Council Member, City of Fresno, CA; Emilio Huerta, Attorney, Son of Dolores Huerta, Fresno, CA; Andres Chavez, Grandson of Cesar Chavez, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cesar Chavez Foundation, Fresno, CA.

Photo: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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