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Linea Abierta Programs for January 2001

Monday, January 8th

PROGRAM # 2694 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION. HEALTH ADVICE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM. Dr. Elmer Huerta comments on simple lifestyle changes that can help improve your health.

PROGRAM # 2695 - 13:00 PDT
THE BORDER TOLL. With the arrival of winter, more migrant deaths are expected at the U.S.-Mexico border. Attorney Claudia Smith, director of the Border Project of the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation in Oceanside, CA, provides an update on efforts to halt deaths at the border by putting an end to controversial Border Patrol programs such as Operation Gatekeeper.

Tuesday, January 9th

PROGRAM # 2696 - 12:00 PDT
TATA MONK: A CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIMENT. Chilean folk musician Enrique "Quique" Cruz talks about his latest collaboration with acoustic guitarist Alex de Grassi. Their CD, "Tata Monk," was recently released and has been received by critics as an inspired experiment that melds acoustic jazz with the indigenous sounds of the Andes. This programs includes music from "Tata Monk" and a prerecorded interview with Cruz, on issues ranging from fleeing Chile after the military coup to developing Andean instruments with new scales designed to expand musical possibilities and paying tribute to legendary jazz musicians, "descendants of slaves who created the most free-form music in the world."

PROGRAM # 2697 - 13:00 PDT
MEDICARE CUTS. As of January 1, close to 1 million seniors nationwide were dropped from HMO's that were providing Medicare coverage. Martha Sotomayor, director of the National Hispanic Council on Aging, discusses alternatives for low-income Latino seniors who face problems with their Medicare coverage.

Wednesday, January 10th

PROGRAM # 2698 - 12:00 NOON PDT
NEW CENSUS FIGURES. Comments on the significance of Census 2000's first results and the ongoing debate on the expected release of statistically adjusted figures.

PROGRAM # 2699 - 13:00 PDT
LATE AMNESTY PETITIONERS RE-ORGANIZE. Members of the Houston-based Association for Residency and Citizenship (ARCA) comment on their expectations of continued legal battles to get permanent residence, after Congress recently approved a law that will allow them to reopen their late amnesty cases.

Thursday, January 11th

PROGRAM # 2700 - 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 # 2701 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism's foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Publica," a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Friday, January 12th

PROGRAM # 2702 - 12:00 PDT
CHILDREN IN TODAY'S WORLD. After reviewing the new report by the United Nations on the status of children in the world, a coalition of advocates in the United States are getting ready to lobby the new Bush administration with a comprehensive agenda to eliminate poverty among children in the country.

Guests: Gloria Barbieri, UNICEF representative in the U.S., and attorney Carla Barrow, Miami's Early Childhood Initiative.

PROGRAM # 2703 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon comments on new legal developments and answers listeners questions on immigration procedures. This week: INS releases new rules to renew legal residency cards.

Monday, January 15th

PROGRAM # 2704 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION - DISPARITIES IN LATINO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. This program, the first in a series on health disparities affecting Latinos, provides an overview of areas in which unequal access has been documented, ranging from direct services for diabetics to participation in clinical trials and medical schools.

ALSO This program also celebrates the birthday anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.

Guests: Dr. Kathy Flores, director, Latino Center for Medical Research and Education, Fresno, CA; Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias, director, Pacific Center for Womens Health, Los Angeles. And pre-taped interview with Dr. David Satcher, U.S. Surgeon General.

PROGRAM # 2705 - 13:00 PDT
THE RIGHT TO VOTE. This holiday program discusses civil rights advancements of Latinos and other peoples of color in light of recent conflicts in the Florida voting polls. Also, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission holds a hearing on the Florida vote. Gov. Jeb Bush is the top witness. Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit arguing that thousands of African-American voters were denied the right to vote in Florida.

Guests: Roland Roebuck, civic activist and promoter of Afro-Latino heritage, Washington, DC; Hon. Cruz Reynoso, member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission.

Tuesday, January 16th

PROGRAM # 2706 - 12:00 PDT
REINVENTING YOURSELF. Author, lecturer and entrepreneur Marcellus B. Andersen, a motivational speaker in the self-improvement movement, talks about his book, "How to Reinvent Yourself," in which he addresses the fears and doubts of those who are trying to make career changes, achieve their dreams, or improve relationships. He also discusses topics such as how to use strength to overcome weaknesses, how to get inspired every day, and strategies to reinvent mind, relationships and career.

Guest: Marcellus B. Andersen, Toronto, Canada.

PROGRAM # 2707 - 13:00 PDT
ANGEL BASSOLS-BATALLA. Renowned Mexican economist and author Angel Bassols-Batalla talks about the abysmal divide between the First and the Third worlds. If the richest countries fail to address the issue of hunger in the world, Bassols-Batalla says, the crisis will get much worse in the near future. Bassols-Batalla statements are excerpts from a recent conference in Mexico City, aired originally by Radio Nederland.

Guest: Angel Bassols-Batalla, author and professor, Institute for Economic Research, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico.

Wednesday, January 17th

PROGRAM # 2708 - 12:00 NOON PDT
THE PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION. President-elect George W. Bush faces strong opposition to conservative cabinet designees. Civil rights and environmental groups are stepping up efforts to defeat the nomination of John Ashcroft for attorney general and Gale Norton for the Interior Department, after labor secretary nominee Linda Chavez withdrew her nomination amid controversy.

Guest: Juan Andrade, executive director, National Hispanic Leadership Institute, Chicago .

PROGRAM # 2709 - 13:00 PDT
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICITY CRISIS. California energy woes continue as sharp power rate increases are okayed, Gov. Davis proposes to crack down on power companies, and the federal government refuses to order new emergency measures. Residents are asked to cut energy use while negotiations continue in Washington.

Thursday, January 18th

PROGRAM # 2710 - 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 # 2711 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism's foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Publica," a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Friday, January 19th

PROGRAM # 2712 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon comments on the window of opportunity for visa applicants under the recently reinstated 245i provision. Spector-Calderon also gives advice on citizenship application procedures.

Guest: Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon, El Paso, TX.

PROGRAM # 2713 - 13:00 PDT
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. This program offers a report on the presidential inauguration activities in Washington, DC, including star-studded shows, parades and parties. Opponents are also preparing to hold the largest protest demonstrations since Richard Nixon's inauguration during the swearing-in ceremony of George W. Bush. Updates on the battle for cabinet confirmations are also planned.

Guest: Roland Massa, correspondent, Washington, DC.

Monday, January 22nd

PROGRAM # 2714 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular contributor, joins this edition to discuss recent news developments in the medical field. He also answers listener calls on health and wellness.

Guest: Dr. Elmer Huerta, www.prevencion.org

PROGRAM # 2715 - 13:00 PDT
THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. This program provides another look at George W. Bush's inauguration as president of the U.S. Washington-based analysts discuss Bush nominations for cabinet posts and the Republican priorities in Congress.

Guests: Patricia Guadalupe, news correspondent, Washington, DC; Dr. Juan Andrade, executive director, National Hispanic Leadership Institute, Chicago

Tuesday, January 23rd

PROGRAM # 2716 - 12:00 PDT
BERT CORONA: HASTA SIEMPRE. Bert Corona, the legendary labor, civil and human rights activist, passed away on January 16. His trailblazing organizing work spans seven decades. Bert was a founding leader of many Mexican-American organizations, including MAPA, CASA, MALDEF and, in the 1930s, the Congreso de los Pueblos de Habla Hispana. Through Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Bert became one of the first to help organize undocumented workers for self-defense. Bert Corona's autobiographical book, "Memories of Chicano History," traces the making of a giant in Mexican-American history.

Guests: Soledad "Chole" Alatorre; others TBA

PROGRAM # 2717 - 13:00 PDT
TRIBUNA LIBRE - OPEN LINE. Listeners are encouraged to call in with comments on Bert Corona's legacy, on relief for the victims of the Salvadoran quake, and on Bush's cabinet nominations.

Wednesday, January 24th

PROGRAM # 2718 - 12:00 NOON PDT
PAISANOS RETURN. Most Mexican emigres visiting their hometowns for the holidays are back in the U.S. This program reviews the effectiveness of Mexico's Paisano program, official measures designed ten years ago to protect visitors from abuse and delays. Listeners are encouraged to comment on the impact at the border checkpoints of the incoming Fox administration. Listeners are encouraged to share their holiday travel experiences.

Guest: Gerardo Albino, national coordinator, Paisano Program, Mexico City.

PROGRAM # 2719 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRANTS REACH OUT. Hundreds of members from an immigrant rights coalition in Northern California come together to discuss their new agenda. Among their top concerns are the failed amnesty congressional bill (Latino Immigrant and Fairness Act), drivers licenses for undocumented drivers in California, access to higher education, and others.

Guest: Edwin Rodriguez, executive director, Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights, San Francisco.

Thursday, January 25th

PROGRAM # 2720 - 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 # 2721 - 13:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism's foremost advocate, is the program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Publica," a call-in program airing from Mexico City.

HOST: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com

Friday, January 26th

PROGRAM # 2722 - 12:00 PDT
THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. Dr. Alejandro Pisany, a renowned expert on computers and Internet communication in Mexico, discusses the basics of the worldwide web system and efforts to wire Spanish-speaking countries to meet the challenges of the modern information age.

Guest: Dr. Alejandro Pisany, director, Information Systems, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, member of ICANN - Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, Mexico City.

PROGRAM # 2723 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon comments on the window of opportunity for visa applicants under the recently reinstated 245i provision. Spector-Calderon also gives advice on citizenship application procedures.

Guest: Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon, El Paso, TX.

Monday, January 29th

PROGRAM # 2724 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION - DIABETES. Cases of type 2 diabetes are increasing in the U.S. in epidemic proportions. The disorder continues affecting Mexican-Americans in higher numbers and half of the patients don't know they have the disease. This program discusses information on the latest treatments and shares advise on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing diabetes.

PROGRAM # 2725 - 13:00 PDT
BLOODY POLICE RAID. Last September, a heavily armed SWAT team stormed into the Sepulveda family home in Modesto, CA. They were searching for drugs. The frightened family didn't resist and were handcuffed. Except eleven-year-old Albertito, who was shot in the back with a shotgun and killed. The family, who had no criminal record and had no drugs at home, is looking for answers and suing the authorities.

Guest: Arturo J. González, attorney, San Francisco; City of Modesto officials are being invited.

EL SALVADOR: THE DISASTER. Radio Nederland news correspondent Neri Mabel Reyes files a report on the rescue efforts in San Salvador. Producer Sergio Acosta interviews Ricardo Navarro, director of the group Amigos de la Tierra and the Centro Salvadoreño de Tecnología Avanzada, and also Orlando Altamirano, director of the Camara Salvadoreña de la Industria de la Construcción. They debate allegations about governmental responsibility on the tragedy of Santa Tecla, where hundreds of houses on a hill were buried after the devastating earthquake of January 13.

Tuesday, January 30th

PROGRAM # 2726 - 12:00 PDT
BERT CORONA: A TRIBUTE. The legendary Bert Corona, a grassroots activist for labor, civil and human rights, passed away on January 15 leaving a legacy of seven decades of trailblazing work. This program is a repeat of a live conversation on Línea Abierta between Corona and the late Josefina Fierro. They comment on their joint work in the leadership of the Congreso de los Pueblos de Habla Hispana, a national organization of the 1930s and 40s.

PROGRAM # 2727 - 13:00 PDT
TRIBUNA LIBRE - OPEN LINE. Listeners are encouraged to call in with comments on Bert Corona's legacy, and on selected news of the week.

Wednesday, January 31st

PROGRAM # 2728 - 12:00 NOON PDT
SI SE PUEDE!: LATINAS IN SCHOOL. Latina girls are most likely to drop out from high school than any other group and are the least likely to earn a college degree, according to a report released by the American Association of University Women. The report says schools need to recognize cultural values that overburden Latina girls with family responsibilities. Schools need to work with families to support the strengths Latina girls bring to the classrooms.

Guest: Professor Angela Ginorio, co-author, "Sí Se Puede! Latinas in School" research study, www.aauw.org

PROGRAM # 2729 - 13:00 PDT
THE NEW LATINO VOTE. Republican researchers credit the victory of George W. Bush to his success in capturing an increased portion of the Latino vote. The report says that the new Latino votes were the result of more dollars spent on Spanish-language media and outreach. Also, Sen. John Ashcroft faces new questions in the process of confirmation for the top justice job.

Guest: Antonio Gonzalez, Executive Director, South West Voter Registration and Education Project, Los Angeles.

CHAPO GUZMAN. Alberto Osorio, news correspondent in Guadalajara, reports on the recent escape of drug lord Chapo Guzman from a maximum-security prison. A Catholic Archbishop said authorities helped Guzman escape. He also said the escape is connected with a recent decision of the Mexican Supreme Court, allowing the extradition of citizens wanted for crimes in the U.S.

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