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Linea Abierta Programs for April 2002

Monday, April 1st ** CESAR CHAVEZ HOLIDAY **

PROGRAM # 3334 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – NATURAL HEALING. A pre-taped conversation with Xumari Alfaro, a renowned holistic medicine practitioner and popular television host in his native Spain. Mr. Alfaro has written several books, including La Botica de Xumari, Soluciones Naturales para la Edad de Oro, and others.

PROGRAM # 3335 - 13:00 PDT
UFW’S ARTURO RODRIGUEZ. Farm labor leader Arturo Rodríguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America union since 1993, gives an overview about the celebrations honoring César Chávez, founder of the union, and the agenda of the farm worker organized movement.

ALSO,

JUAN GARCIA ESQUIVEL. This Holiday edition features a pre-taped interview with the late Mexican arranger and composer Juan García Esquivel, known as the king of Space Age Lounge music. García Esquivel is considered a pioneer for innovative musical styles stemming from classic jazz and swing. He used cutting edge electronic technology and unconventional musical instruments.

Tuesday, April 2nd

PROGRAM # 3336 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to a roundtable of high officials in Mexico’s presidential cabinet. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to the Mexican presidency. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad discusses current issues. This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3337 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION - Radio Bilingüe in the U.S. and Radiarte, Sistema Jalisciense de Radio y Televisión in Guadalajara, México, join broadcasts to interconnect live U.S. audiences with listeners in Mexico’s emigres home states.

Wednesday, April 3rd

PROGRAM # 3338 - 12:00 NOON PDT
COVERING THE WAR. How is the media covering the war on terrorism? How are media editors balancing the call of patriotism with the sense of professional responsibility? Is the media asking hard questions about the war? A roundtable of media analysts discuss the issue. This is a repeat of a program aired previously.

Guests: Alex Nogales, President and CEO, National Hispanic Media Coalition, Los Angeles; Mercedes Lynn de Uriarte, Associate Professor, School of Journalism, University of Texas, Austin; Roberto Rodriguez, syndicated columnist, Universal Press Syndicate, San Antonio.

PROGRAM # 3339 - 13:00 PDT
INCOME TAX RETURNS FILING. A representative from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service discusses issues relevant to low-income taxpayers. Topics include how to maximize tax deductions, Earned Income Tax Credit and other credits, and how to prevent fraudulent schemes by unscrupulous consultants. It also discusses reports about tax rebate credits errors.

Guest: Rebeca Villalobos, Spokesperson, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA.

Thursday, April 4th

PROGRAM # 3340 - 12:00 NOON PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION - WRTU – Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico brings interviews and commentary on news developments in the Caribbean basin.

HOST: Wanda Colon-Cortez.

PROGRAM # 3341 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Friday, April 5th

PROGRAM # 3342 - 12:00 PDT
ENERGY PLANS. President Bush’ energy proposal has faced intense debate on Capitol Hill and passage appears to be uncertain. Democratic senators are opposed to allow drilling in the Arctic and are working on alternative legislation that would be heavy on energy conservation. This program provides a debate on the issue.

Guests: Sen. Jeff Bingaman, Chair, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Alfonso Aguilar, Spokesman, U.S. Energy Department, The White House; Guillermo Meneses, Director of Hispanic Media, Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC.

PROGRAM 3343 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón, in El Paso, TX, provides news and commentary on major developments on U.S. immigration law. This program discusses a U.S. Supreme Court verdict, banning undocumented migrants from work benefits. Spector also discusses a U.S. Justice Department memo to extend local police powers to enforce immigration laws.

Monday, April 8th

PROGRAM # 3344 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – ARTHRITIS. Latinos in Southern California are twice as likely to be affected by arthritis as Anglos, according to a study by the University of California Los Angeles. This week, Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, discusses why are so many Latinos falling ill with arthritis and shares tips for living well with the disease.

PROGRAM # 3345 - 13:00 PDT
ISRAEL/PALESTINE VIOLENCE. As Israel’s troops expanded a military offensive into Palestinian territories killing dozens and rounding up hundreds, Palestinian militiamen continued suicide bombing missions in Israeli cities. The U.S. administration, an ally of Israel, is under increasing pressure to mediate a peace agreement. What are the possible ramifications of this conflict? What is being proposed in the international community to stop the conflict?

Guest: Monica Gonzalez, professor, international relations, ITESM-Mexico City, researcher for Conflict Management Group, Harvard University.

Tuesday, April 9th

PROGRAM # 3346 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO - TELEMEDICINE, TELEDUCATION. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to a roundtable of high officials in Mexico’s presidential cabinet. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to the Mexican presidency. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad, announces a project to interconnect via Internet medical, education and academic research services in Mexico and the U.S.

This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3347 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION - MEXICAN CONVENTION. Radio Bilingüe in the U.S. and Radiarte, Sistema Jalisciense de Radio y Televisión in Guadalajara, México, join broadcasts to interconnect live U.S. audiences with listeners in Mexico’s emigres home states. This week, Dr. Juan Hernandez, from the Fox administration, gives a report on plans to develop telemedicine and tele-education programs and condemns a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision denying work benefits to undocumented workers. Also, Julio Cesar Aragon, with the Confederacion de Organizaciones Mexicanas en los Estados Unidos, discusses the agenda agreed in a recent convention, including the right to vote, money remittances and legalization.

Wednesday, April 10th

PROGRAM # 3348 - 12:00 NOON PDT
CLINTON ON TAX CREDITS. In this exclusive interview, former President Bill Clinton speaks with Linea Abierta about the Earned Income Credit, a refundable tax credit for low-income workers approved during Clinton's administration. However, many Latino parents are unaware of this opportunity.

RAMON AYALA. A conversation with veteran accordionist Ramón Ayala, recognized as one of the most respected representatives of the Mexican norteño music genre. Ayala began his career in the 60s with the legendary Relámpagos del Norte and about three decades ago founded the group Los Bravos del Norte. He recently won a Grammy Award with his album “En Vivo… El Hombre y su Música”.

PROGRAM # 3349 - 13:00 PDT
NURSING SHORTAGE. America’s, and especially California’s hospitals and clinics are in bad need of more nurses. Hospitals in rural and minority communities are most affected. And, according to observers, the situation is going to get worse before it gets better. What’s being done to encourage young students to enter the nursing profession? Are there any efforts to provide better opportunities for experienced nurses who leave for better jobs? Are young Latinos being encouraged to enter the profession and stay in low-income, rural areas? This program is aired in conjunction with KQED, San Francisco’s public radio.

Guests: Lilia Meraz-Gottfried, RN, California Nurses Association, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital; Sally Mata, RN, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Gardner Family Health Network, San Jose; Irma Cota, executive officer, North County Health Services and California Primary Care Association, San Diego.

Thursday, April 11th

PROGRAM # 3350 - 12:00 NOON PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION - WRTU – Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico brings interviews and commentary on news developments in the Caribbean basin.

HOST: Wanda Colon-Cortez.

PROGRAM # 3351 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Friday, April 12th

PROGRAM # 3352 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón, in El Paso, TX, provides news and commentary on major developments on U.S. immigration law. Listeners are encouraged to call in with personal concerns on immigration and citizenship issues. This week, Spector comments on Section 245i extension bill, which the Senate has put on indefinite hold, and on political asylum applications being submitted by Mexican nationals.

PROGRAM # 3353 - 13:00 PDT
WAR OBJECTIONS. Peace activists in the U.S. are becoming more vocal in their objections to the Bush administration plans to maintain the war in Afghanistan and expand the offensive to Iraq and other countries. This program discusses proposals to stop paying telephone taxes and allow conscientious opponents to use their taxes for nonmilitary purposes.

Guest: Susana Quinlan, War Tax Resistance of Northern California, Oakland, CA.

Monday, April 15th

PROGRAM # 3354 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – COLORECTAL CANCER. Colorectal cancer usually begins as a small polyp in the colon or rectum that grows to become a cancer in a period of 5 to 15 years. While highly preventable, this is one of the worst killing cancers in the country. This program is aired in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health to raise awareness about healthy steps to prevent cancer and preventive screening tests.

Guest: Dr. Adrian Ortega, Chief of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, member of National Alliance for Hispanic Health.

PROGRAM # 3355 - 13:00 PDT
BILL CLINTON ON TAX CREDITS. In this exclusive interview, former President Bill Clinton discusses with Línea Abierta the benefits of the Earned Income Credit, a tax credit hailed as the largest cash transfer program for low-income families. While signed in 1993, many Latinos are still to benefit from this tax refund. This program airs on the deadline to file the annual income tax report.

ALSO, MIGUEL ESTRADA NOMINATION. Among cries of discrimination, Republicans increase pressure on Senate Democrats to get a hearing for judge Miguel Estrada, a conservative nominee for the Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia. Democrat senators call Bush’ nominee too conservative to make balanced decisions.

Guests: Rudy Fernandez, Republican National Committee, Washington, DC; Guillermo Meneses, Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC.

Tuesday, April 16th

PROGRAM # 3356 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to a roundtable of high officials in Mexico’s presidential cabinet. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to the Mexican presidency. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad discusses current issues.

This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3357 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – SENATE CANCELS FOX TRIP. Radio Bilingüe in the U.S. and Radiarte, Sistema Jalisciense de Radio y Televisión in Guadalajara, México, join broadcasts to interconnect live U.S. audiences with listeners in Mexico’s emigres home states. This edition discusses a historic vote by the Mexican Senate, barring President Fox from visiting the U.S. The controversial decision has generated expressions of regret from newspapers and non-governmental organizations in the U.S.

Wednesday, April 17th

PROGRAM # 3358 - 12:00 NOON PDT
LATINOS IN ENGINEERING. Career opportunities in engineering and technology are often not attracting young Latinos. The under representation of Latinos and Latinas in the fields of science and technology is an important issue of the hidden causes and effects of the growing “digital divide.” This is the first in a series of programs in collaboration with Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana and California State University Fresno. This program is funded by the Engineering Information Foundation.

Guests: Hernán Maldonado, College of Engineering, CSUF; Juan Castillo, computation engineering student; Angeles Torres, civil engineering student, College of Engineering, CSUF; Carmela Mellado, editor, Technica magazine and organizer of Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference.

PROGRAM # 3359 - 13:00 PDT
END-OF-LIFE CARE. The hospice movement in the U.S. started for those families who could afford the care. Now Medicare and Medicaid offer the hospice benefit, but still Latino families are staying away from hospice services. This series encourages listeners to go beyond Día de los Muertos and where their body will be buried when discussing death. Issues include: How to spend the final days with a dying person? How to help provide a terminally-ill person with a pain-free, quality life? This program features conversations with guests who have experienced the loss of loved ones.

Guests: Mario León, board of directors, Hinds Hospice, Fresno, CA; Carmen Cristina Moreno, received nursing care for terminally-ill mother, Fresno, CA; Dr. Helen Jones, medical director, Regina Contreras, MSW, St. Agnes Hospice, Fresno, CA.

Thursday, April 18th

PROGRAM # 3360 - 12:00 NOON PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers a weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series “Voz Pública,” a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

PROGRAM # 3361 - 13:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico brings interviews and commentary on news developments in the Caribbean basin.

HOST: Wanda Colon-Cortez.

Friday, April 19th

PROGRAM # 3362 - 12:00 PDT
MINORITIES GET LESS CARE. Even if they are covered by insurance and earn the same income, racial and ethnic minorities get worse care than Anglos, according to a scientific study. How to deal with this bias in the doctor’s room?

Guests: Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, clinical psychologist and researcher, California State University Fresno, World Health Organization; Dr. Joseph Betancourt, Department of Medicine and Health Policy Senior Scientist, Institute for Health Policy, Masachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School; Dr. Steve R. Lopez, Professor, UCLA Department of Psychology, Los Angeles.

PROGRAM # 3363 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón, in El Paso, TX, provides news and commentary on major developments on U.S. immigration law. Listeners are encouraged to call in with personal concerns on immigration and citizenship issues. Spector provides comments on the approval of the Border Security Act and a court decision dismissing an INS appeal against "late amnesty" applicants.

Monday, April 22nd

PROGRAM # 3364 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – ANEMIA. Farm workers in California are likely to suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, discusses how to get the nutrients in the daily diet to maintain a steady supply of oxygen, an essential element for good health, energy and immunity.

PROGRAM # 3365 - 13:00 PDT
EARTH DAY – TRANSGENIC CORN. U.C. Berkeley scientist Ignacio Chapela has sparked a heated debate with his findings that genetically altered corn has spread without control. Chapela says that criollo, Mexico’s wild and native corn has been contaminated in areas known as the cradle of corn. A renowned scientific publication recently rejected these findings. On occasion of Earth Day, this program revisits the issue.

Tuesday, April 23rd

PROGRAM # 3366 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to a roundtable of high officials in Mexico’s presidential cabinet. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to the Mexican presidency. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad discusses current issues.

Guest: Anabel Hernandez, journalist for Diario Milenio, winner of Mexico's National Journalism Award, winning story: "Toallagate".

This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3367 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – TOBACCO PLANTATIONS. Radio Bilingüe in the U.S. and Radiarte, Sistema Jalisciense de Radio y Televisión in Guadalajara, México, join broadcasts to interconnect live U.S. audiences with listeners in Mexico’s emigres home states. This edition looks into controversial agricultural practices of tobacco plantations in Western Mexico. There are reports that farm laborers, mostly Huichol Indians, are being exposed to deadly amounts of pesticides. This program airs on occasion of Earth Day.

Guest: Carlos Pintado, Jalisco representative, Instituto Nacional Indigenista.

Wednesday, April 24th

PROGRAM # 3368 - 12:00 NOON PDT
NORTH AMERICAN LANDS AT RISK. Janine Ferretti, of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, on her report to the three NAFTA partner countries, warning about a widespread environmental crisis. Natural areas are in danger, plant and animal species are being lost forever, natural disasters are more frequent and the poor are being hit the hardest. This program is on occasion of Earth Day.

Guest: Janine Ferretti, director of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Montreal, Canada.

ALSO, RODOLFO MONTIEL. An interview with activist Rodolfo Montiel, a farmer-turned-environmentalist who was recently released after years as a political prisoner in Mexico. He was recently recognized by the city of New York for his anti-deforestation work.

PROGRAM # 3369 - 13:00 PDT
¡SALUD! Dr. Jane Delgado joins again to comment on the recent release of the updated edition of “Salud: Guía para la Salud Integral de la Mujer Latina”. Dr. Delgado’s comprehensive health book provides real-life stories and practical advice on health and wellness for Latinas. Listeners are encouraged to call in to receive free books.

Guest: Dr. Jane Delgado, clinical psychologist, president and executive director for The National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Washington, DC.

Thursday, April 25th

PROGRAM # 3370 - 12:00 NOON PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers a weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series “Voz Pública,” a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

PROGRAM # 3371 - 13:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico brings interviews and commentary on news developments in the Caribbean basin.

HOST: Wanda Colon-Cortez.

Friday, April 26th

PROGRAM # 3372 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón, in El Paso, TX, provides news and commentary on major developments on U.S. immigration law. Listeners are encouraged to call in with personal concerns on immigration and citizenship issues.

PROGRAM # 3373 - 13:00 PDT
ASTHMA ATTACKS. A roundtable discusses the effects of air pollution on asthma in children. Los Angeles South Coast, the San Joaquin Valley and Houston, the worst air basins, are home to large Latino populations. This program airs in conjunction with the activities of Earth Day.

Guests: Carlos Esguerra, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Fresno, CA; Dr. Ebenzer Chambi, Capilla de la Salud, South Gate, CA.

Monday, April 29th

PROGRAM # 3374 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – ORAL HYGIENE. The poor, the children, the elderly and the people of color suffer the worst oral health problems. These ailments can lead to pain, well-being complications and loss of overall health. This program discusses prevention measures to improve dental and oral health.

Guest: Dr. Ramon Baez, associate professor of dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School, San Antonio; former chair, Hispanic Dental Association, http://www.hdassoc.org

PROGRAM # 3375 - 13:00 PDT
LOS ANGELES REVOLT: TEN YEARS LATER. Ten years ago, the most devastating civil riots in the century shook Los Angeles. South Central neighborhoods erupted in violence triggered by the verdict to acquit police officers that beat Rodney King. What has worked and what has not in the efforts to rebuild the community?

Guests: Fernando Rodriguez Montes and Concepcion Uribe, Vecinos Unidos en Lucha Community Coalition, Los Angeles.

Tuesday, April 30th

PROGRAM # 3376 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO - ADOPT A COMMUNITY. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to a roundtable of high officials in Mexico’s presidential cabinet. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to the Mexican presidency. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad discusses current issues. Also, Daniel Barreto, director for Fundacion para Mexicanos en el Exterior, talks about "Adopte una Comunidad," a non-profit endeavor to encourage phylanthropic funding to impoverished communities.

This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3377 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – BRACERO REPORT. Radio Bilingüe in the U.S. and Radiarte, Sistema Jalisciense de Radio y Televisión in Guadalajara, México, join broadcasts to interconnect live U.S. audiences with listeners in Mexico’s emigres home states. A special congressional commission is asking to extend their probe on missing funds deducted from the salaries of hundreds of thousands of Bracero workers contracted to work in the U.S. from 1942 to 1964.

Guests: Congressman Sergio Acosta, chair of the congressional committee on international affairs, Mexico City; Attorney Enrique Martinez, Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, LLP; Ventura Gutierrez, Union sin Fronteras, Coachella, CA; Ema Moreno, Union de Braceros Mexicanos, Chicago, IL.

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