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December 1, 1998
12:00-1:00 p.m. PST
SOCIAL WORKERS CAUTIOUS ON WELFARE REFORM PROGRESS. Josephine Nieves, daughter of a single parent factory worker and national president of the National Association of Social Workers, will talk about welfare reform. Ms. Nieves warns that it's too early to declare victory on welfare reform. More children are going hungry and immigrants face increased hardships, she said.
INS RULES CALLS FOR DEPORTATION OF SALVADORANS AND GUATEMALANS WHO CAN'T PROVE HARDSHIP - SEEK COMMENTS. The U.S. Immigration Service announced that is has extended until January 25, 1999 the period to receive comments on procedures that Salvadorans, Guatemalans and other immigrants will need to prove extreme hardship if deported to their home countries. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon will comment on proposed rules and will answer listeners questions on other immigration procedures.
December 2,1998
LATIN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS. A promoter of Latino culture in Pennsylvania, Charito Calvachi Wakefield, will presente an expanded version of a book and CD dedicated to Christmas traditions in Latin American countries.
GRAL. PINOCHET ON TRIAL. Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was denied diplomatic immunity by England's House of Lords. Pinochet is wanted in Spain to face charges of state terrorism, torture and genocide. Ariel Dorfman, Chilean-American author and professor at Duke University.
December 3, 1998
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Special live coverage of the XXII edition of the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico. This year the Fair is dedicated to Puerto Rican culture and authors. Special envoys from Puerto Rico will feed live interviews with renown writers from Puerto Rico and Mexico.
MEXICO EDITION. Comments on current events. A program of the "Voz Publica" series, hosted by Francisco Huerta, from Mexico City.
December 4, 1998
PUBLISHING PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. A special program from the site of the XXII International Book Fair, in Guadalajara, Mexico. This edition will feature conversations with young aspiring authors.
WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW. A roundtable with news correspondents will review the headlines of the week.
December 7, 1998
HEALTH EDITION - ANCIENT AZTEC HEALING TRADITIONS. Healer Ehecateotl, practitioner of medicine in the Nahuatl-Aztec Indian tradition, will discuss natural remedies and health science using herbs, water, animal products, Temazcales and other ancient cures.
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE AMERICAS. Political leaders and analysts from the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and Chile participated in a public forum at the University of California, Berkeley, to discuss alternatives to the global economic crisis and the gaps in the distribution of wealth. Línea Abierta will present comments from US Congressman Xavier Becerra, Mexican governor Vicente Fox and Mexican Senator Amalia Garcia .
December 8, 1998
IMMIGRATION EDITION - WELFARE REFORM AND IMMIGRATION. The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 imposed harsh new rules on the ability of legal immigrants to receive public benefits. Two years later, SSI and food stamps have been restored and some states have softened the rules. However, welfare reform is still having a "chilling effect on eligible immigrants' use of public services," according to a recent report. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon will review some of the bans and restrictions that are affecting immigrant families.
ARE OUR SENIORS READY FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT? As of January 2, 1999, the Treasury Department will begin making up to 85% of all federal payments via direct deposit. These payments include Social Security and SSI, federal salaries and benefits for veterans and other retired employees. Since many older Latinos have no experience with the use of modern banking technology, there is concern about how the change could affect them. Wilfredo Seda, Northeast Regional Manager for the U.S. Treasury Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) campaign, will provide detailed information on these changes and will answer listeners questions.
December 9,1998
SPECIAL EDITION - ACALA GOLD: THE RIO GRANDE COTTON KINGDOM. This Spanish language version of a 55-minute documentary examines the hidden history of the Texas-New Mexico cotton kingdom from World War I to the present. Topics discussed include the impact of Elephant Butte Dam on Hispanic lands in New Mexico, farmworker strikes near Roswell, NM, and El Paso, Texas, during the 1930s, the Bracero program and the development of Acala 1517 cotton as a high-quality cash crop in the desert valleys of the Southwest. Narrated by El Paso poet Jesus Guzman, the program features rare, exclusive oral histories from ex-braceros and farmers and commentary by scholars Dennis Valdes and Yolanda Leyva. A production of Kent Paterson and Borderviews 2000, partially funded by the Texas Council for the Humanities, the New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities and KUNM-FM, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
ROUNDUP IN ARIZONA: AN INQUIRY. Investigators working for the city of Chandler, Arizona, recently concluded that police officers were unprepared and poorly supervised when they unlawfully detained and questioned citizens of Latino descent and legal immigrants during a
five-day raid last year. However, city officials claim the incident should be forgiven since there was no malice and no intent to violate civil rights. Ramon Gomez, president of the Arizona Civil Rights Movement, will offer an update on reactions to the report and possible effects on pending class-action suits. The chief of Chandler's Police Department has also been invited to participate in the program.
December 10, 1998
PUERTO RICO EDITION. On occasion of International Human Rights Day, analysts will discuss the status of human rights in Puerto Rico and in Latin America.
MEXICO EDITION. Mexico City listeners comment on current events. A program of the "Voz Publica" series, hosted by journalist Francisco Huerta.
December 11, 1998
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LATINO VOTE. Dr. Gustavo Cano, from Columbia University in New York, will share preliminary results of his study on the impact of the increasing numbers of Latino voters.
COLIBRI: MUSICAL GIFT FOR CHILDREN. San Francisco Bay area's musicians Lichi Fuentes and Alisa Peres, known as duo Colibri, present their CD "In the Faraway Forest", a collection of Latin American songs for children.
December 14, 1998
HEALTH EDITION - TREATING LATINOS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Scientists don't know how to prevent or cure Alzheimer's disease. However, it's important to find a physician who will be able to understand and help the patient and his/her family. Dr. Martha Goette, director of a clinic for Alzheimer's patients in California's Imperial Valley, talks about services that fit the cultural needs of their Latino patients.
PROTECT APPLES OR WORKERS? At a time when Washington State apple growers are requesting USDA anti-dumping protections for its industry, eight apple workers have presented a complaint before Mexican officials, alleging routine violations of health and safety standards for the mainly Mexican apple pickers. One of the members of the workers' delegation will discuss the goals of their complaint, which is now part of the first labor-rights investigation conducted by Mexico under NAFTA.
December 15, 1998
SAFE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. As the holidays approach, the list of cautions for consumers ranges from watching out for toys with small parts, to whether it is advisable to give children toy guns or swords. Nelson Santiago, a counselor with Consumer Action, will discuss some of this advice, as well as tips for avoiding problems that arise from the careless use of credit cards.
IMMIGRATION EDITION - IMMIGRANTS AND "PUBLIC CHARGE." Immigrants seeking to regularize their status may be needlessly avoiding health and social services, fearing that the INS might consider them a "public charge." Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon will clarify eight instances in which the INS is allowed to claim "public charge."
December 16,1998
IMPEACH CLINTON? The nation's full House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on President Clinton's impeachement, as recommended by a deeply divided Judiciary Committee. Listeners will comment on the issue, involving two counts of perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
$55 BILLION BANK BAILOUT APPROVED IN MEXICO. Comments on the approval of a controversial bank bailout. Mexico's conservative opposition, the National Action Party, or PAN, and the ruling party, PRI, both maintain that the plan will prevent a financial turmoil, while critics maintain it forces taxpayers to pay for the misconduct of prominent bankers. The program will include interviews with legislators and small debtors protesting at Mexico's congressional chambers. Also, an update on President Zedillo's response to a request from former Braceros who seek reimbursement of allegedly overdue savings funds .
December 17, 1998
PUERTO RICO EDITION - REACTIONS TO PLEBISCITE RESULTS. Comments on the December 13th plebiscite on the political status of the island. Puerto Ricans voted for the status quo, which is seen as a defeat against Gov. Pedro Rosello's effort to press for congressional action to accept Puerto Rico as the 51st state of the Union.
MEXICO EDITION. A review of relevant events of 1998 and provisions for 1999, with a focus on proposals to prevent renewed economic problems, and efforts to enable Mexicans living abroad to vote in the upcoming presidential election. A live program from Mexico City's public station, Radio Educacion.
December 18, 1998
1998's BOOK REVIEW. Writers Juan Felipe Herrera and Margarita Luna will review books published by Latino authors during the year, including works by such well-known artists as Rudolfo Anaya and Gary Soto, as well as younger writers like Erica Lopez and Francisco Jimenez.
DUI's PREVENTION. Officer Jorge Chaidez, founder of "El Protector," a California Highway Patrol education program for Latino drivers, shares advice on how to avoid drunk driving arrests and fines during the holidays.
HEALTH EDITION - NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. In this Health Edition, Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, will review the list of New Year's resolutions to improve your health and well-being. Among the suggestions Dr. Huerta includes a balanced nutrition, more exercise and making new friends.
THE ATTACK AGAINST IRAQ. Línea Abierta will air an informal poll featuring opinions on the U.S. and Britain's air strikes on Iraq. Listeners will also have an opportunity to share their views on this war operation in the Persian Gulf. ALSO: MEXICAN EMIGRES VOTE. Mexico's Congress winds down its current session. The prospects to allocate funds to make possible voting abroad for the year 2000 are dimming. However, the push continues inside Congress and the Senate. Línea Abierta will air pretaped interviews with Senators Amalia Garcia and Adolfo Aguilar Zinser.
December 22, 1998
ASK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL. Regular commentator Carlos Spector-Calderon will provide cautions for immigrants in this holiday and traveling season. Some immigrants may face penalties in the U.S. if they leave the country, and those entering Mexico with guns may end up with long terms in Mexican jails.
THE PAISANO PROGRAM. Jose Angel Pescador Osuna, General Consul of Mexico in Los Angeles, will talk about Mexico's latest measures to protect those traveling into Mexico and those sending remittances during this holiday season. Questions will include what to do about lost remittances, money exchange rates, import rules, ID requirements, complaint procedures and more.
December 23,1998
WELCOMING THE TARAHUMARAS. Newest Linea Abierta affiliate XETAR radio celebrates its link-up with Satellite Radio Bilingue. General manager Victor Martinez will talk about the needs and hopes of Raramuri, Guarijio and Tepehuan Indian audiences in this northern area of the Sierra Madre. Local residents will also exchange salutations with listeners in the U.S.
DR. SANDRA HERNANDEZ: AN INTERVIEW. Dr. Sandra Hernandez, former head of public health for San Francisco and the director of the San Francisco Foundation, will share her views on issues such as the program to provide health insurance for working-class children in California, AIDS, managed care and other current concerns.
December 24, 1998
NOCHEBUENA BORICUA. This weekly edition from Puerto Rico will feature songs and holiday messages typical of the Puerto Rican Christmas Eve night.
MEXICO EDITION. Host Paco Huerta will comment on current affairs in Mexico, including a special session of Mexico's Congress. The program features pretaped comments from callers in Mexico City.
December 25, 1998
CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO. This Holiday Special Program will take a look into the different festivities and rituals in Mexico, including Posadas, Pastorelas and Nacimientos. The program, produced by Radio Educacion in Mexico, also features ancient Christmas carols.
NACIMIENTOS. Mexico correspondent Raul Silva interviewed the craftsmen who work figurines of palm and clay for the traditional Nacimientos, or Nativity scenes, that decorate Mexican homes during the Christmas season.
December 28, 1998
HEALTH EDITION - RESOLUTIONS FOR TEEN ASTHMA PATIENTS. Dr. Jaime Landsman, an allergy and asthma expert, will give advice to teenagers on how to keep asthma attacks under control during the winter season. Cold air and fireplace smoke are some of the threats.
SINGER XIOMARA FORTUNA. Dominican singer Xiomara Fortuna presents her new compact disc. In this prerecorded interview, Fortuna talks about the need to preserve the African heritage among Latinos and to appreciate blackness and dark skin.
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