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LINEA ABIERTA | THIS WEEK | PREVIOUS PROGRAMS
February 1, 1999
12:00-1:00 p.m. PST
HEALTH EDITION - COMMON WINTER AILMENTS AMONG CHILDREN. Family doctor Lorena Jauregui will review common respiratory problems that affect children during the cold season, as well as benefits of traditional methods to heal these ailments. Also, a report on the Western Migrant Stream Health Conference, which took place this weekend in Sacramento, CA.
ALTERNATIVES FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Arizona State Senator Jose Eddie Lopez is presenting a bill to preserve the voluntary status of bilingual education programs. Senator Lopez will explain why he feels the bill is needed in order to counter efforts to put on the year 2000 ballot a proposition that would dismantle bilingual programs. The proposition is being promoted by Silicon Valley millionaire Ron Unz, who championed California's controversial Prop. 227.FREEZE RELIEF. Also, an interview with Congressman Xavier Becerra, updating on efforts to get federal disaster aid for farmworkers affected by the freeze of the citrus groves in California's Central and Ventura Valleys.
February 2, 1999
IMMIGRATION EDITION - ERRONEOUS INS NOTICES. The INS is preparing corrected notices for around 6,500 immigrants who submitted citizenship applications hours before the recent fee increase. An erroneous notice had previously advised them that their applications had been suspended because they had not paid the required amount. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon will discuss this and other immigration-related news and will take listeners' questions on immigration procedures.
PROMOTING SELF-ESTEEM IS SEEN AS SUBVERSION. Latino high school students in the agricultural town of King City, CA, are the target of one of the latest attacks on MECHA, the 30-year-old national Chicano student organization. Student Marisela Romero and attorney Hector de la Rosa will talk about efforts to obtain authorization to create a MECHA chapter in spite of accusations by a vocal group of parents and students who claim the organization is subversive because its members "want to take back the Southwest."
February 3, 1999
TOASTING TO THE BOOM OF WINE COUNTRY. Wine production in the Northern California counties of Napa and Sonoma is increasingly profitable. But is prosperity translating into improved working conditions for farmworkers? Alfredo Sanchez, from the California Rural Legal
Assistance, and Amber Lopez, from the California Institute for Rural Studies, will share recent information indicating that working conditions are still substandard.
TRAVELING "BROWN." Syndicated journalist Roberto Rodriguez discusses the response he got from the Border Patrol when he questioned his detention and the disassembling of his car because he was traveling on a "suspicious" route: Los Angeles-Albuquerque. Rodriguez claims a
recent court decision that reinstates the right of Latinos (and others mistaken for Latinos) to file class actions suits challenging these search practices in Arizona, will help clarify whether the Border Patrol is overstepping its bounds.
February 4, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION - THE DEPRESSED CHILD. A specialist will provide advice on how to tell a sad kid from a depressed kid and what to do if you suspect depression.
MEXICO EDITION. Mexico City residents discuss current events. A program of the "Voz Publica" series, hosted by Francisco Huerta.
February 5, 1999
Topic to be announced.
DELIRIUM AND ILLUSIONS. An exhibit of 75 Mexican graphic artists that has traveled across the United States explores the human mind. Prof. Juan Berruecos, from Mexico City's art organization Arteletra, will review the exhibit.
February 8, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - LATINOS AND HEART DISEASE. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the main cause of death for Latinos. Dr. Jose Luis Bautista, a member of AHA will detail risk factors that can be controlled by modifying lifestyles.
ELECTIONS IN MEXICO. Gubernatorial elections in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Baja California Sur, renown tourist destinations, are hotly contested and closely observed. They may hold clues for what's coming up in the presidential elections of the year 2000. Journalists Maribel
Gutierrez, from "El Sur" newspaper in Acapulco and Valente Rivera from El Sudcaliforniano in La Paz, and commentator Gabriel Neri from XEQIN radio in San Quintin, BCN, offer insights.
February 9, 1999
JOSE ALFREDO JIMENEZ: LIFE AND LOVE Public tributes continue in Mexico 25 years after the death of the most celebrated ranchero music composer and singer Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
Haitian sociologist Jefferson Tierrelus will tell of what he learned by studying many of the songs of the famed "ranchero" style Mexican composer -- songs that highlight a kind of popular and bohemian philosophy that disregards social conventions and even life itself.
IMMIGRATION EDITION - HOW DOES THE INS DETERMINE WHAT IS A FRAUDULENT MARRIAGE? Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon will review some of the situations in which an immigrant might run into problems while proving that he is lawfully married or divorced.
February 10, 1999
PROTECTED SPEECH OR UNLAWFUL INTIMIDATION? Anti-abortion Web makers who provide a "hit" list containing personal information on abortion providers have lost a legal battle. However, they plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. Catherine Albiza, professor at CUNY's Law School, and Araceli Panameno, director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, discuss the ramifications of the case. A representative of a pro-life organization has also been invited.
NEW STANDARDS FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. Dr. Enrique Molina, a USDA specialist, will talk about new regulations that are being developed to determine which agricultural products can be labeled as organic. The USDA recently backed out of a proposal that allowed irradiated and genetically engineered products to be labeled as organic, after receiving close to 300,000 angry letters from consumers and organic farmers.Also, LINEA ABIERTA offers an update on Senate proceedings on President Clinton's trial.
February 11, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION - ANGER MANAGEMENT AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT. A specialist will talk about ways to control the anger created by economic hardships, love misfortunes and stress.
MEXICO EDITION. Mexico City residents comment on current affairs. A program of the "Voz Publica" series, hosted by Francisco Huerta.
February 12, 1999
PLANNING A PREGNANCY. Dr. Carolina Reyes will share some advice on problems women may face when they decide to get pregnant after long use of contraceptives. Also, how to prepare your body for conception and when a Caesarean section is necessary. This is the second program of a special series on prenatal care, sponsored by the National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations, COSSMHO.
STRENGTHENING SELF-ESTEEM. In Central California, a group of Latino high school students who, in spite of high academic grades, share a feeling of being isolated and ignored have formed a support group. Some of its members will talk about what the experience of organizing and
promoting cultural activities has meant for their self-esteem, and how their work has influenced school administrators.
February 15, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - BINATIONAL CARE OF PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS. Health officials from Mexico and the United States will discuss results of the CURE-TB program, a U.S.-Mexico patient referral system designed to "improve continuity of care" for patients with active tuberculosis who travel between both countries. The program will include comments from Sonia Contreras, binational Cure-TB coordinator; Dr. Stephen Waterman, director of the Division of Communicable Disease Control of California's Department of Health; and the director of Mexico's Office for Regulation of Infectious Diseases.
A "COLOR-BLIND" ADMISSIONS POLICY? Eight Latino, black and Filipino students have sued the University of California at Berkeley in an attempt to change admission policies that they feel discriminate against poor students of color. Maria Blanco, the MALDEF attorney who is heading the case, will explain why they decided to target admission policies without focusing on the elimination of affirmative action programs.POST-IMPEACHMENT TRIAL COMMENTS: During the second part of the program, listeners' reactions to the acquittal of President Clinton and the aftermath of impeachment hearings. Columnist Roberto Rodriguez will talk about the business of the people missing in Washington's agenda.
February 16, 1999
IMMIGRATION EDITION - MEETING THE INCOME THRESHOLD. Attorney Carlos-Spector Calderon will review which immigrants are likely to be denied permanent status on the basis of being considered a "public charge" risk. Spector-Calderon will also explain some simple ways in which family members can help to present an acceptable affidavit of support for a relative.
REVISITING "THE DREAM." As part of our special series commemorating Black History Month, LINEA ABIERTA offers a Spanish-language presentation of Yolanda King's speech at a recent ceremony held in Fresno, CA. In this passionate speech, Ms. King, eldest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., calls for a continued effort to make her father's dream of a society where all people are treated equally a reality. In this effort, according to Ms. King, seeking a "color-blind
society" is ingenuous. Instead, people need to recognize and feel comfortable about the differences between ethnic groups.
February 17, 1999
"BABY BULL". A live conversation with baseball great Orlando Cepeda on his autobiographical book "Baby Bull." In his book, Cepeda tells about how he rose from a childhood of extreme poverty and hardship in his native Puerto Rico to become the only baseball player chosen both Rookie of the Year in 1958 and League Most Valuable Player in 1967. After being in jail for marihuana posession, Cepeda became a budhist and is currently a community ambassador of the San Francisco Giants.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE AS A CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE. Activists and researchers seeking to limit the role of big money in campaign financing recently met in Boston, to discuss issues such as the campaign finance system and its impact on candidates of color, as well as lessons of the recent success of reform initiatives in Massachusetts and Arizona. Jose Vincenty, of Mass Voters for Clean Elections, will provide an update on these efforts.
February 18, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Topic to be announced.
MEXICO EDITION. Mexico is developing a system of arbitration between doctors and patients, as a way to curve medical malpractice complaints. In this live program from Mexico City's public station, Radio Educacion, experts will evaluate the progress of this program.
February 19, 1999
ENSURING A RELIABLE COUNT. After the Supreme Court decision to limit the use of statistical sampling for the upcoming census, Latino organizations are focusing on spreading the word among Latinos about the importance of being counted. We will look at some of the plans being developed to ensure an accurate and equitable count.
HECTIC ETHICS. Mexico City author Francisco Hinojosa talks about his book "Hectic Ethics," available for the first time in English. Hinojosa is acclaimed as an "inventive comic stylist" and a "bright star in the Mexican literary firmament." His book is a selection of his best short stories, described as "mercilessly sardonic view of family and society."
February 22, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - STOMACH ULCERS AND CANCER. Contrary to general belief, stomach ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection rather than emotional stress, according to health scientists. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator for LINEA ABIERTA, will talk about ulcers and other stomach ailments, as well as the risks of untreated ulcers and gastritis.
OMAR SOSA. Cuban-born pianist Omar Sosa talks about his newly released CD, "Spirit of the Roots," described as "an extraordinary fusion of Afro Cuban popular music, Afro Ecuadorian rhythms, hip-hop, and the free-spirited experimentation of jazz." In this Black History Month special, Sosa also talks about his beginnings as a music director for recognized interpreters of the "New Song" genre, and the influence of "Santeria" spiritual guidance in his music.XIOMARA FORTUNA. In another Black History Month special, Dominican singer Xiomara Fortuna talks about her efforts to promote pride in the African roots of her homeland. Her new recording, "Balbuceos," is inspired by traditional African rhythms and contemporary jazz.
February 23, 1999
JOSE CUELLAR, DR.. LOCO. Jose Cuellar, leader of the group Dr. Loco and his Rocking Jalapeno Band in Berkeley, CA, talks about his new CD, "Barrio Ritmos and Blues," a mix of bilingual rhythms called Mexican Soul Food. Reflecting on the celebrations of Black History Month,
Cuellar reminds listeners that Oldies songs popular in the Chicano barrios are often Motown, R&B or Soul hits. Likewise, Black musicians have often been interested in Mexican and Latino music.
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Weekly commentator Carlos Spector-Calderon will talk about the plans of the INS to deport immigrants arrested on misdemeanor crimes and the controversy surrounding this action. He will also answer questions from listeners on various aspects of the
immigration and naturalization law.
February 24, 1999
LATINO-BLACK COOPERATION IN WATTS. In this Black History Month special, Arturo Ibarra, director of the Watts-Century Latino Organization, will discuss efforts to build bridges between long-established Black families and the new Latino majority in Watts. Activities include an African-American Cinco de Mayo, school improvement programs and projects to improve water and other utilities services.
EDUCATION IN POST PROPOSITION 227 CALIFORNIA. A special report on the state conference of the California Association of Bilingual Educators in Los Angeles. The program will provide an update on the ramifications of Proposition 227 and the efforts to educate limited-English-speaking students. The program will also take a look into the current controversy surrounding a California proposal to require exit exams for all high school students prior to graduation.
February 25, 1999
HAITI. Social scholars from Haiti will discuss the current political and social state of this convulsed Caribbean island, among the poorest nations in the continent. This program is part of the weekly series from WRTU, Radio Universidad in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta offers interviews, commentary and call-ins as part of his radio series "Voz Publica" from Mexico City. Mexico's headlines are regularly discussed in this pretaped edition.
February 26, 1999
PRENATAL CARE. Latinas often have healthier pregnancies and healthy babies, compared to women in other segments of the U.S. population. Yet, life in this country is filled with risks, and pregnant Latinas often stay away from health care providers. This program is part of a special
series in conjunction with COSSMHO, the National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations, to promote awareness on prenatal care services.
HUGO MORALES. Hugo Morales, founder and director of the Radio Bilingue network, has received the Susan Hadden Award from the Alliance for Public Technology for his pioneering spirit in helping provide access to the airwaves to Spanish-speaking, under-served communities in the U.S. and Mexico. In his keynote speech, Morales challenged public television to develop a multilingual, multicultural channel to serve Latinos and other under-served communities in the U.S.
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