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Linea Abierta Programs for February 2002

Friday, February 1st

PROGRAM # 3252 - 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 procedures. Spector comments on new rules that create special "T" immigration visas for people smuggled into the U.S. and forced into prostitution, domestic service or farm labor.

PROGRAM 3253 - 13:00 PDT
CANCER EXPERTS GATHERING. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, attends a conference of cancer experts from the Western hemisphere meeting in Mexico City. He reports from the conference on developments in the fields of cancer prevention and care in Latin America.

Guests: Dr. Cesar Solorio, Oncologist, Grupo Reto, Queretaro, MX; Dr. Jose Zogbe, Oncologist, Fundacion Boliviana contra el Cancer, La Paz, Bolivia.

Monday, February 4th

PROGRAM # 3254 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – DR. JANE DELGADO. Renowned clinical psychologist Jane Delgado, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, releases the second edition of her book “Salud! A Latina’s Guide to Total Health”. The book, the only on health written by and for Latinas, provides Latina readers with the latest developments in science and advice on health and wellness. The book is published in English and Spanish.

PROGRAM # 3255 - 13:00 PDT
FOX IN CUBA. Mexican President Fox visits Cuba, following an unprecedented Mexican congressional delegation two weeks earlier. Mexico and Cuba begin a new age of better, warmer relations. This segment provides a news report by Eduardo Rodriguez Baz, news editor for Agencia Prensa Latina in Havana, and a conversation with Dr. Nelson Valdez, director of the Program of Academic Research on Cuba at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Tuesday, February 5th

PROGRAM # 3256 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO – OPEN LINE. This weekly program provides a forum for live, direct 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

Guest: Fernando Lozano, coordinator of migrant affairs.

PROGRAM # 3257 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – NEWS FROM WESTERN MEXICO. 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 émigrés home states. This week, professor Abel Rosales Saldana, researcher on Latin America for Universidad de Guiadalajara, provides insights on President Fox' mission to Cuba.

Wednesday, February 6th

PROGRAM # 3258 - 12:00 NOON PDT
DETENTIONS IN UTAH. Dozens of Latino workers at Salt Lake City International Airport are in prison and face federal felony charges for allegedly lying to get jobs at the airport. Activists are calling for humanitarian help for the workers' families and a new look into the charges.

Guest: James Yapias, former chair, State of Utah Hispanic Advisory Council, Salt Lake City, UT.

ALSO,

RIGOBERTA MENCHU. Excerpts of a speech by Guatemalan human rights activist Rigoberta Menchu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Menchu talks in Mexico City about the harsher conditions for migrants brought by security measures following September 11.

PROGRAM # 3259 - 13:00 PDT
PREP CLASSES. A study of three large school districts in California found that students of color are still having a harder time to enroll in college prep classes. The study entitled “Still Separate, Still Unequal,” also found racial disparities in gifted and advanced programs, teaching staff and discipline.

Guest: Norma Martínez, Californians for Justice, Long Beach, CA.

ALSO,

LATINOS IN ENGINEERING. This week, thousands of professionals and students gather in Minneapolis, MN, in the largest technical conference in the nation. The conference seeks to encourage Latinos to pursue careers in engineering, math and science. This program also focuses on bridging the digital divide.

Guests: Manuel Hernandez, National president, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; Leticia Soto, member, SHPE, www.shpe.org.

Thursday, February 7th

PROGRAM # 3260 - 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.

HOST: Wanda Colon-Cortez.

PROGRAM # 3261 - 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, February 8th

PROGRAM # 3262 - 12:00 PDT
ENRON CRISIS. The collapse of Enron Corp., the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, is an unfolding scandal that begins to shake Washington. Public-interest groups are calling for an in-depth investigation to probe Enron’s connections to the California energy crisis and to political corruption. They also call for reforms to hold corporations to public accountability.

Guests: Dr. Andres Jimenez, director, California Policy Research Center, Berkeley, CA; LeRoy Aragon, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Albuquerque, NM.

PROGRAM 3263 - 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 procedures.

Monday, February 11th

PROGRAM # 3264 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – KIDNEY DISORDERS. One in nine adult people in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease, but many don’t know it and fail to protect their kidneys from their silent illnesses. These and other disorders of the urinary tract are discussed in this edition. Dr. Elmer Huerta also comments on recent medical efforts to make dialysis more accessible to low income patients.

PROGRAM # 3265 - 13:00 PDT
GENERAL GALLARDO. Mexican Gral. Jose Francisco Gallardo was released after more than eight years in prison. President Fox ordered his release based on a decision to reduce Gallardo's sentence. This is an exclusive conversation with Gral. Gallardo, widely considered a prisoner of conscience.

Tuesday, February 12th

PROGRAM # 3266 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO – OPEN LINE. This weekly program provides a forum for live, direct 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

Guest: Hector Rodriguez Acosta, Asociacion de Prestadores de Servicios de Remesas Familiares, Mexico City.

PROGRAM # 3267 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – BRACEROS. 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 émigrés home states.

Guests: Luis Alfonso Tanajara Sandoval, Union de Braceros Jaliscienses; Macario Murillo, former Bracero worker, Mexquitic, Jalisco.

Wednesday, February 13th

PROGRAM # 3268 - 12:00 NOON PDT
THE ENRON COLLAPSE. Ten congressional committees are delving into the Enron scandal. Enron, the nation’s seventh largest corporate giant, filed for bankruptcy in December. An inquiry has already concluded that Enron concealed millions of dollars in losses and encouraged a culture of deception. This and other issues are discussed in this program.

Guests: Congressman Xavier Becerra, Democrat, Los Angeles; José Fuentes, former Attorney General for Puerto Rico and member of the National Hispanic Republican Assembly, Washington, DC.

PROGRAM # 3269 - 13:00 PDT
MARIACHI CHAMPAÑA NEVIN. Led by accomplished classical and mariachi trumpeter, composer, professor and author Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., this unique ensemble combines the finest mariachi musicians with virtuoso classical musicians. Mariachi Champaña Nevin highlights the upcoming 20th Viva el Mariachi! Festival, the oldest in California, on March 24th in Fresno, CA.

Guests: Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., founder and artistic director; Oscar Amezcua, violin player and singer, former Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan member, San Diego, CA.

Thursday, February 14th

PROGRAM # 3270 - 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 # 3271 - 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, February 15th

PROGRAM # 3272 - 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 procedures. This program included an interview with Carlos Bartolomeo Vazquez, a popsicle vendor in Los Angeles who is facing deportation after being interrogated in connection with his filming of a federal building in downtown Santa Ana. Spector-Calderon also comments on a federal judge decision preventing the U.S. from deporting a felon legal resident unless the interests of his child are first considered.

PROGRAM 3273 - 13:00 PDT
FARM WORKERS UNION. Latino farm workers have a higher risk for leukemia and brain and stomach cancer than other residents of California, according to a study by the United Farm Workers of America. The union blames toxic pesticides and fertilizers for these diseases. This and other topics are discussed with the national secretary/treasurer of the union, Tannis Ibarra.

ALSO,

GLORIA MOLINA. The hesitations of Gov. Gray Davis, the Enron collapse and the U.S. deficit, the Democrats' position on immigration reform, and efforts to get out the Latino vote are discussed with Gloria Molina, vicepresident of the Democratic National Committee.

Monday, February 18th

PROGRAM # 3274 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – SLEEP DISORDERS. Sleep disorders such as apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy are responsible for millions of auto accidents a year. Dr. Aaron Márquez is designing a “sleep IQ” screening test to help agencies identify and treat drivers with sleep disorders.

Guest: Dr. Aaron Márquez, President, Centro Neurobiofisiológico de Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR.

PROGRAM # 3275 - 13:00 PDT
TERRORISM SUSPECT. Carlos Bartolome Vazquez, a popsicle vendor, faces deportation after being arrested and interrogated for filming Santa Ana's federal building. Congresswoman Hilda Solis (D-LA) comments on this case.

IMMIGRATION REFORM. This is a radio message by Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) calling on Republicans to join the Democrats in pushing for federal reforms to ensure family unity among immigrant residents.

THE WAR ON TERRORISM. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced plans for military action to overthrow Iraq’s president Saddam Hussein. Listeners are encouraged to call in with comments. A message by President Bush is followed by editorial commentary.

FARMACIAS VIDA. The U.S. government announced that consumers who import products bought in Tijuana from Farmacias Vida would face penalties. The Bush administration included that pharmacy chain in a list of businesses suspected of ties with the drug-trafficking Arellano cartel.

Tuesday, February 19th

PROGRAM # 3276 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO – BRACEROS. This weekly program provides a forum for live, direct 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 week, a leading congressman discussed an upcoming bill to allocate resources for a Bracero reumbursement fund. This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

Guest: Congressman Sergio Acosta Salazar, Coordinator, International Policies - Mexico's Congress, Mexico City.

PROGRAM # 3277 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – NEWS FROM WESTERN MEXICO. 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 émigrés home states. This week, an expanded guest worker program in Jalisco is discussed. The contracts are scheduled to begin in March.

Guest: Jose Luis Gutierrez, Regional delegate, Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Wednesday, February 20th

PROGRAM # 3278 - 12:00 NOON PDT
THIRTEEN SENSES. Bestselling author Víctor Villaseñor now continues telling the story of his family’s journey in their adopted homeland in his new book “Thirteen Senses.” In his memoir, Villaseñor gathers oral stories from several members of his family. Villaseñor is the author of the acclaimed book “Rain of Gold.”

Guest: Victor Villaseñor, writer, Oceanside, CA, www.victorvillasenor.com

PROGRAM # 3279 - 13:00 PDT
HEALTH “PROMOTORES”. This is a program in collaboration with KQED in San Francisco. The program discusses efforts by community-based organizations to promote awareness in barrios and labor camps on issues such as children with asthma, teen pregnancies, STDs and industrial pollution problems. How do they manage to reach out to and improve services for low-income communities in times of financial constraint? Promotoras in Salinas share advice on preventing agricultural chemicals and dust at home to tackle asthma triggers. In Los Angeles, promotoras get mothers and daughters to play and talk about sexuality and HIV. In San Diego and Tijuana, they educate neighbors on the hazards of toxic maquila waste and advocate for corporate responsibility and government regulations on industrial pollution.

Guests: Magdalena Cerda, health promoter, Environmental Health Coalition, San Diego; Melinda Cordero, director, Promotoras Comunitarias Training Program, Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles; Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Early Childhood Asthma Initiative, American Lung Association, Central Coast, Salinas, CA.

Thursday, February 21st

PROGRAM # 3280 - 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 # 3281 - 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, February 22nd

PROGRAM # 3282 - 12:00 PDT
AFRO-LATINO SOUL. In celebration of Black History Month, this program focuses on the cultural roots and recent accomplishments of the descendants of African peoples in the Americas.

Tentative guest: Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Afro-Puerto Rican scholar and writer.

PROGRAM 3283 - 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 procedures.

Monday, February 25th

PROGRAM # 3284 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – LAUGHTER: THE BEST MEDICINE. On this day, Linea Abierta celebrates seven years on the air. In this anniversary edition, Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, celebrates the benefits of laughter for a good health. Recent research shows that a daily dose of laughter helps protect the heart and some doctors are prescribing entertainment for healing purposes. Listeners are encouraged to share stories about how laughter helps them cope with stress, pain and disease.

PROGRAM # 3285 - 13:00 PDT
NATI CANO Y LOS CAMPEROS. This anniversary celebration edition features the dean of the mariachi groups in the U.S. Natividad “Nati” Cano, pioneer of the thriving mariachi movement in the U.S., founded Los Camperos forty years ago in Los Angeles and since has taken mariachi music to prestigious concert halls around the world. Nati Cano y Los Camperos headline Radio Bilingüe’s ¡Viva el Mariachi! Festival in Fresno, CA on March 24.

Tuesday, February 26th

PROGRAM # 3286 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO – PRISONERS. This weekly program provides a forum for live, direct 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, reported from a jail that rehabilitates mostly Mexican prisoners in Southern California, and plans to follow up in Mexico with opportunities for the newly-released prisoners. Also, Maria Cubero, assistant to the Warden at California City Correctional Center joins the program. Guests also included Rodrigo Ortega and Fernando Lozano, from the Office for Migrants. This program can also be heard online on www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx

PROGRAM # 3287 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – DUAL NATIONALITY. 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 émigrés home states. This week, attorney Rabinal González talks about Mexico’s dual nationality law.

Wednesday, February 27th

PROGRAM # 3288 - 12:00 NOON PDT
TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA PRIMARIES. In Texas, Democrats Dan Morales and Tony Sanchez compete for the gubernatorial nomination and will hold a historic debate in Spanish this week. The primaries showdown in California is in the Republican ballot, where Richard Riordan, Bill Simon and Bill Jones are in a heated race to face Gov. Gray Davis in November. Republicans and Democrats rush to woo the Latino vote in last-minute outreach efforts.

Guests: Dr. Luis Salinas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Houston; Arturo Gonzalez, communications director, South West Voter Registration and Education Project, Los Angeles.

PROGRAM # 3289 - 13:00 PDT
TAX FILING SEASON. This program provides tips on how to prepare the income tax report early. Questions on earned income tax credit for working taxpayers, education credits, applying for ITIN identification numbers, and others are answered in this program.

Guests: Rebeca Villalobos, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA; Gerardo Ruvalcaba, California Franchise Tax Board, Sacramento, CA.

Thursday, February 28th

PROGRAM # 3290 - 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 # 3291 - 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

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