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Linea Abierta Programs for February 2004

Monday, February 2nd

PROGRAM # 4133 - 12:00 PDT
HEART DISEASE: THE ABC. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S. This program, the first in a special series, discusses why heart attacks, angina, stroke, high blood pressure and other illnesses are claiming so many lives. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, answers listener questions on angina, stroke and heart irregularities.

Tuesday, February 3rd

PROGRAM # 4134 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on new immigration reform bills, proposed increases in application fees, and other news developments in the immigration area. He also answers listener calls on immigrant rights and citizenship procedures.

Wednesday, February 4th

PROGRAM # 4135 - 12:00 PDT
MARKETING TOBACCO TO KIDS. Despite promises not to target youth, leading cigarette and tobacco companies continue advertising and promoting tobacco to influence kids to start smoking, youth advocates claim. What tobacco-advertising techniques appeal to kids? What measures are being taken to protect kids from smoking? Listeners from Pennsylvania, Washington and California also share personal stories of struggle and triumph, comment on the responsibility of big tobacco companies, and ask about effective treatments to nicotine addiction.

Guest: Patricia Sosa, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, Washington, DC.

PROGRAM # 4136 - 13:00 PDT
PRESIDENT BUSH’ IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL. Radio Mexiquense in Toluca, state of Mexico, discusses Mexican views on President Bush’ pitch in favor of temporary worker permits for the millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Radio Mexiquense features interviews with Mexican scholars, including Dr. Jose Luis Valdez and Dr. Elaine Levine, from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico's Centro de Investigaciones sobre America del Norte; and Felipe Gonzalez from Colegio Mexiquense in Toluca. An interview with Mexican Senator Silvia Hernandez was also featured. Radio Bilingue aired comments from listeners and an interview with Eduardo Aguirre Jr., Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security.

Thursday, February 5th

PROGRAM # 4137 - 12:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Meet Wanda Colón Cortés, the host in WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, who brings interviews and commentary on news developments with an emphasis in issues on women and peace in the Caribbean basin.

Host: Wanda Colón Cortez.

Friday, February 6th

PROGRAM # 4138 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. This is a live interview with Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, on the termination of his program "Voz Pública" on the airwaves of Radio Formula in Mexico City. Listeners call in to express support and to call for the continuation of "Voz Publica" for U.S. audiences.

Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com.

Monday, February 9th

PROGRAM # 4139 - 12:00 PDT
HEART DISEASE: REACHING OUT. Obesity, a leading factor of heart disease, has skyrocketed in the past ten years. In response, advocates push for public policies that promote physical activity and help communities and young students to maintain a healthy weight. In this program, a patient describes how she takes care of herself; the wife of a heart-disease survivor talks about care giving in the family; and the representative of a major health advocacy organization discusses preventive measures at the community and government level.

Guest: Dr. Ismael Nuño, President, Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Western Region, Los Angeles; Lorena Sprieger, Hood River, OR; Columba Romero, Fresno, CA.

Tuesday, February 10th

PROGRAM # 4140 - 12:00 PDT
MIGRANTS’ TRAUMAS. The life-threatening risks faced by migrants on their journey north eventually traumatize and take their toll on the mental well being of those who make the U.S. their adoptive home. Living in a strange environment leads many to develop depression and anxiety. A distinguished psychologist talks about community efforts to provide mental health support for the Spanish-speaking.

Guest: Dr. Cristina Magaña, psychologist and academic researcher, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fresno.

Wednesday, February 11th

PROGRAM # 4141 - 12:00 PDT
MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLAN. World-renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán headlines this year’s ¡Viva el Mariachi! Festival. In its 22nd edition, this is the longest-running mariachi festival in California and will take place on February 22 in Fresno’s Civic Center. Pepe Martínez Sr., musical director of Vargas de Tecalitlán since 1975 and author as such mariachi classics as “Violín Huapango,” talks about Mexican sones, the more than one hundred years of Vargas de Tecalitlán history, and the group’s plans under the current fifth generation.

ALSO, JOSE ANGEL PESCADOR. Former Mexican consul Jose Angel Pescador Osuna talks about his bid to run for the governorship of the northern state of Sinaloa under a broad coalition of opposition parties. Interviewed in a recent visit to Los Angeles, Pescador also discusses the reasons of his disaffection with his former political party, the officialist Revolucionario Institucional.

Thursday, February 12th

PROGRAM # 4142 - 12:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Meet Wanda Colón Cortés, the host in WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, who brings interviews and commentary on news developments with an emphasis in issues on women and peace in the Caribbean basin.

Host: Wanda Colón Cortez.

Friday, February 13th

PROGRAM # 4143 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. With this edition, Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, begins a new season in the life of his listener-participant radio program. Beginning today, Paco Huerta broadcasts live from Mexico City a new edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program featuring analysis on top news stories.

Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Monday, February 16th

PROGRAM # 4144 - 12:00 PDT
SOCCER MOMS. Homemakers from California’s San Joaquin Valley are surely redefining the concept of “soccer moms.” They have gone from watching and cheering their children from the sidelines, to become active players in the soccer field. They are not alone. Women’s soccer is recognized as the fastest growing sport in the U.S. To many women, this aerobic exercise gives an added sense of self-esteem and teamwork. For most, it also adds a few more years free of chronic or lethal disease.

Guests: Dr. Arturo Hernández, Chiropractic, Sports physician, Fresno, CA; Petty Hernandez, soccer player, organizer of Women’s Soccer League in Kern County, CA; Ceida hernandez, football soccer player and promoter, Madera, CA.

Tuesday, February 17th

PROGRAM # 4145 - 12:00 PDT
MARS CZAR. In this exclusive interview, Puerto Rico's born Orlando Figueroa, director of the Mars Exploration Office at NASA, gives news about Spirit and Opportunity, the robotic rovers that are currently exploring the red planet's surface. Figueroa talks about the discovery of old water, the prospects for life, the future visits by humans and the future of NASA's space program.

ALSO, SPEAKER FABIAN NUÑEZ. Freshman lawmaker Fabian Nuñez was sworn in as speaker of the California State Assembly, becoming one of the most influential politicians of this powerful state. In this interview, Nuñez talks about his support for Propositions 57 and 58, driver's licenses for the undocumented, and his relationship with Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

ALSO, BRACERO DESPERATION. Veteran braceros leader Ventura Gutierrez, of Alianza Braceroproa, gives his version on the events that led hundreds of demonstrators to trespass grounds of President Vicente Fox's ranch in Central Mexico. The protesters are urging President Fox to address their claim for savings funds owed by Mexico since the 1940s. The leaders of the demonstration at Fox's ranch face a federal probe and possible criminal charges.

Wednesday, February 18th

PROGRAM # 4146 - 12:00 PDT
¡VIVA EL MARIACHI! FESTIVAL. Radio Bilingüe’s 22nd ¡Viva el Mariachi! Festival, the longest-running mariachi fest in California, will be celebrated in Fresno on Sunday, February 22. This program features conversations with leaders of two performing bands.

MARIACHI IMPERIAL. Formed in 1968 in Morelia, the original members brought together the tradition of two families: los Rodriguez and los Moreno. In the mid-seventies, Mariachi Imperial and Mario Rodriguez came to the U.S. Since then, the 13-member group has performed in Southern California and Acapulco. In 2000, Imperial recorded its second CD album entitled Mariachi Mambo y Más, followed last year by the CD entitled Asereje.

Guest: Mario Rodriguez, director.

ALSO, MARIACHI TENOCHTITLAN. This ensemble was organized in 1996 in Fresno, with experienced members of other mariachi groups. Blending traditional mariachi sounds with modern choreography and entertainment, Tenochtitlan has performed throughout California, Arizona and Las Vegas.

Guest: Jesús Galicia, director and harpist; Pamela Galicia, violin player; Antonio Ramirez, trumpet player; Margarito Rodriguez, trumpet player.

Thursday, February 19th

PROGRAM # 4147 - 12:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Meet Wanda Colón Cortés, the host in WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, who brings interviews and commentary on news developments with an emphasis in issues on women and peace in the Caribbean basin.

Host: Wanda Colón Cortez.

PROGRAM # 4148 - 13:00 PDT
CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION. This program features interviews with Fabian Nunez, speaker of the California Assembly, Jose Huizar, president of the board of trustees for Los Angeles Unified School District, and Antonio Gonzalez, president of the William Velazquez Institute and director of the South West Voter Registration and Education Project. They comment on propositions in the California ballot to provide additional cash flow to the state budget and the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination and platform. This is a live, interactive simulcast in conjunction with "Nuestra Voz" in KPFK, Los Angeles.

Friday, February 20th

PROGRAM # 4149 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, airs interviews with Mexico's newsmakers and news analysis by listeners in this pre-taped edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program broadcasting from Radio Formula in Mexico City.

Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Monday, February 23rd

PROGRAM # 4150 - 12:00 PDT
IN SEARCH FOR A HEART. A conversation with Samantha Quintero, a young 24-year-old woman from Mexico afflicted with a rare heart disease. Samantha is in need of a heart transplant. Meantime, her health is rapidly deteriorating and she is anxiously waiting in Houston for a heart donor and public donations for her increasing bills.

Guests: Samantha Quintero, patient, heart transplant, Houston, TX.

ALSO, FRANK DEL OLMO: IN MEMORIAM. Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Frank del Olmo died of a heart attack. He was associate editor and columnist for the Los Angeles Times and was an influential voice for Latinos in California. Julio Moran, director of California Chicano News Media Association and a former reporter/staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, remembers del Olmo as a leader quietly dedicated to help others open the doors of the media and announces a new scholarship for young journalists named after del Olmo, a founder of CCNMA. Dr. Mercedes Lynn de Uriarte, professor at University of Texas, Austin, formerly with the Los Angeles Times, credits del Olmo with improving the news coverage and editorial perspective of Latinos by mainstream media.

ALSO, IMER AND RADIO BILINGUE. An interview with Dolores Beistegui, executive director of Instituto Mexicano de la Radio, Mexico's largest public broadcast system. Beistegui announces a ground-breaking agreement with Radio Bilingue to interconnect audiences across the border. She also announces the upcoming launching of a radio station that is expected to reach wide audiences along the Texas-Mexico border.

Tuesday, February 24th

PROGRAM # 4151 - 12:00 PDT
SUPERTUESDAY. California, New York, and eight other states prepare for Super Tuesday, the high-stakes primaries election day. This program brings news and analysis about contested political races, major issues on the ballot and voters’ loyalties and concerns.

Guests: Congressman Xavier Becerra, Democrat, Los Angeles; Gabriel Lerner, state/national political analyst, La Opinión, Los Angeles; Raul Izaguirre, National Council of la Raza, Washington, DC.

Wednesday, February 25th

PROGRAM # 4152 - 12:00 PDT
BILL FOR ÉMIGRÉS VOTE. The Mexican Fox administration is completing a series of public hearings among émigrés in the U.S. and Canada in anticipation of a legislative bill to grant Mexicans living abroad the right to vote in presidential elections. President Fox is expected to submit the bill to Congress in early March. Will the bill have support from congressional leaders and émigrés groups? Will émigrés be able to participate in the 2006 presidential elections? This is a live, listener-interactive simulcast between Radio Bilingüe in California and XEJB in Guadalajara, in Western Mexico.

Guests: Dr. Jesús Martínez Saldaña, professor, CSUF; José Jacques Medina, coordinator, Comité Pro Uno, Los Angeles; Esteban Garay Izarra, executive councilman, Instituto Ferderal Electoral, Guadalajara; Gildardo Gómez, Mexican Senator, Chair of Comision de Gobernacion, PAN, Guadalajara.

Thursday, February 26th

PROGRAM # 4153 - 12:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Meet Wanda Colón Cortés, the host in WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, who brings interviews and commentary on news developments with an emphasis in issues on women and peace in the Caribbean basin.

Host: Wanda Colón Cortez.

Friday, February 27th

PROGRAM # 4154 - 12:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. With this edition, Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, begins a new season in the life of his listener-participant radio program. Beginning today, Paco Huerta broadcasts live from Mexico City a new edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program featuring analysis on top news stories.

Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

 

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