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Linea Abierta Programs for June 2004
Tuesday, June 1st
PROGRAM # 4227 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on the rise of immigrant deaths in the border desert lands. A record number of migrants has already died this season of exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration. Spector-Calderon also answers listener calls on immigrant rights and citizenship procedures.
Wednesday, June 2nd
PROGRAM # 4228 - 12:00 PDT
ELECTIONS IN TIMES OF WAR. U.S. presidential elections will take place this year in a climate of war for the first time since the Vietnam War. This program, first of a special series on the presidential campaigns, explores the positions of Democrat John Kerry and Republican ticket of George W. Bush/Dick Chenney on the Iraq war. This program is an edited repeat.Guests: Sharon Castillo, national spokesperson, Bush/Chenney 04, Washington, DC; Fabiola Rodríguez, national spokesperson, John Kerry for President, Washington, DC.
Thursday, June 3rd
PROGRAM # 4229 - 12:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION - TAPED. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, broadcasts from Mexico City a pre-recorded edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program featuring a wide array of commentaries about the top news stories from Mexico.Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com.
Friday, June 4th
PROGRAM # 4230 - 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.
Monday, June 7th
PROGRAM # 4231 - 12:00 PDT
COLON CANCER-FREE ZONE. The government of Santa Clara in California declared its county a “colon cancer-free zone.” The resolution brings attention to the need to get screening tests and find colorectal cancer on time. This program analyzes this grassroots initiative and discusses the various screening tests recommended for adults.Guests: Dr. Martin Fenstersheib, health officer, Public Health Department, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System; Dr. Jose Luis Bautista, director, Bautista Medical Group, Fresno, CA; Miguel Chavez, health educator, Madera County Health Department, Madera, CA.
Tuesday, June 8th
PROGRAM # 4232 - 12:00 PDT
FAILING HIGH SCHOOLS. A new study finds that California's public high schools are failing to give students access to courses, materials and teachers that will prepare them for college graduation and work. The report, entitled "Are California High Schools Ready for the 21st Century?" recommends requiring school districts to raise expectations and curriculums about their students.Guests: Hector Sanchez, policy analyst, The Education Trust-West, Washington, DC; Vibiana Rodriguez, activist, Fast4Education, Oakland, CA.
Wednesday, June 9th
PROGRAM # 4233 - 12:00 PDT
JUÁREZ CASE: THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY. In this special documentary, journalist Kent Patterson examines key leads that contributes to bring light into the murders of young women in Ciudad Juárez. During the past decade, 370 women have been murdered and 400 more are missing in this Mexican border city. Featuring original sound and exclusive interviews, the in-depth report also explores links between the Juarez killings and similar slayings in other cities of Mexico. Interviewed guests include victims' family members, former Mexican government officials, human rights activists, and Sergio Gonzalez Rodriguez, author of the book Huesos en El Desierto. This is the premiere of Kent Patterson’s special documentary.PROGRAM # 4234 - 13:00 PDT
JUÁREZ AND THE IMPUNITY. International human-rights organizations accuse Mexican authorities of tolerating a series of brutal killings of young women in Ciudad Juárez, México, and failing to investigate the crimes. Families of the victims report they are being harassed and threatened. A federal commissioner and a special prosecutor appointed last October to head a probe into the killings released a special report stating that there is no evidence of serial killings and that dozens of state officials were responsible for hindering the investigation. This roundtable discusses the findings of reporter Kent Patterson and the official report on these cases.Guests: Norma Andrade, President, Nuestras Hijas de Regreso a Casa, Ciudad Juárez; Diana Washington Valdez, investigative journalist and author of the book Harvest of Women: A Mexican Safari; Eric Olsen, Americas Advocacy Director, Amnesty International USA, Washington, DC; Victoria Caraveo, Director, Instituto Chihuahuense de la Mujer, Gobierno del Estado de Chihuahua.
Thursday, June 10th
PROGRAM # 4235 - 12:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION - TAPED. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, broadcasts from Mexico City a pre-recorded edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program featuring a wide array of commentaries about the top news stories from Mexico.Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com.
Friday, June 11th
PROGRAM # 4236 - 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.
Monday, June 14th
PROGRAM # 4237 - 12:00 PDT
LIVER CIRRHOSIS. Latinos have the highest rate of death from cirrhosis of the liver in the U.S. Most of those cases of cirrhosis are related to alcohol use. Studies show that while Latinos don’t drink more than other men, they tend to drink more at once. In this program, a patient of cirrhosis shares the story of his struggle with the disease, and health care practitioners provide advice.Guests: Juan Saavedra, patient, cirrhosis of the liver, Watsonville, CA; Jesús Fernández, community health promoter, Center for Community Advocacy, Salinas, CA; Dr. Elmer Huerta, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
Tuesday, June 15th
PROGRAM # 4238 - 12:00 PDT
DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL. Latino lawmakers in Sacramento announced a new version of the bill to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Despite previous promises to consider legislation to help immigrants apply for driver’s licenses in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rejected the new measure.Guests: Nadia Leal, legislative assistant to Sen. Gil Cedillo, Sacramento, CA; Nativo Lopez, president, Mexican American Political Association, director, Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana, Los Angeles.
ALSO, JOB GROWTH. The U.S. Labor Department announced a strong increase of almost 250,000 jobs during May. The White House says this is a sign of a strengthening economy and accelerating economic activity. Democrats in Congress point to the hundreds of thousands of jobless as a sign that recovery is still way too slow.
Guests: Hector Barreto, Jr., Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, DC; Congresswoman Hilda Solis, Democrat, Los Angeles, CA.
Wednesday, June 16th
PROGRAM # 4239 - 12:00 PDT
FREEDOM SUMMER. Civil rights groups from around the nation gather this month to celebrate Freedom Summer 2004, a remembrance of the Black voter registration efforts in the South in 1964. This year, organizers seek to encourage young citizens to register, participate, and vote. Representatives of two farm worker groups from Southern California join this program to give details of the bus caravan.Guests: Saul Ledezma, organizer and caravan rider, Comité de Justicia Social; Adolfo Chavez, President, Comité de Justicia Social, Mecca, CA.
ALSO, HOMEOWNERSHIP FUNDING. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency announced funding for state and local governments to help homebuyers meet downpayment and closing costs to purchase their first home.
Guests: Gloria Shanaham, spokesperson, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Miami, FL; Daniel Pena, Certified Credit Counselor, Springboard, Consumer Credit Management, Riverside, CA.
PROGRAM # 4240 - 12:00 PDT
MEXICO EDITION - TAPED. Francisco “Paco” Huerta, a veteran radio journalist and civic journalism’s foremost advocate, broadcasts from Mexico City a pre-recorded edition of his series “Voz Pública”, a listener-driven program featuring a wide array of commentaries about the top news stories from Mexico.Host: Francisco Huerta, www.vozpublica.com.
Friday, June 18th
PROGRAM # 4241 - 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.
Monday, June 21st
PROGRAM # 4242 - 12:00 PDT
THE MAN OF HONOR. Community advocates are trying a new approach to end domestic violence. They are now focusing on men who batter. This program features organizations that educate men in the principles of The Man of Honor. The leading groups National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute, and National Compadres Network are holding a national Latino fatherhood conference in Los Angeles to help men understand risk factors and discover solutions for a healthier lifestyle while celebrating the best of Latino culture.Guests: Refugio Rodríguez, Director, Family Youth Services Department, Santa María, CA; Pedro Elías, Coordinator, Male Involvement Program, Planned Parenthood, Fresno, CA.
Tuesday, June 22nd
PROGRAM # 4243 - 12:00 PDT
GENES, CULTURE, AND MEDICINES. Latinos receive fewer medications for many diseases and have less access to the best medications. In addition, medical treatment to Latinos often fails because providers are not prepared to deal with the genetic make-up and the culture of Latinos. A new scientific study sheds light to this issue. This program is aired in conjunction with KQED, San Francisco’s public radio.Guests: Dr. Carolina Reyes, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine and gynecologist for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles; Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Washington, DC; Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, President, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, San Antonio, TX.
Wednesday, June 23rd
PROGRAM # 4244 - 12:00 PDT
LAND GRANTS VICTORY. The heirs of Mexican families who settled the San Luis Valley in Colorado in the 1850s won a historic 44-year court battle. A district judge confirmed that nine plaintiff families have historical rights to a 77,000-acre mountain tract owned by a wealthy rancher. Leaders in this landmark case discuss the significance of this court victory for land grant rights claims throughout the Southwest.Guests: Reies López Tijerina, historic leader of the land grants rights movement, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Attorney Bob Maes, Denver, CO; Joseph Gallegos, farmer, commissioner, Costilla County, San Luis, CO; Sherley Romero-Otero, founding member, San Luis Land Rights Council, San Luis, CO.
PROGRAM # 4245 - 12:00 PDT
CAMPAIGN POLITICS. Former U.S. Secretary Henry Cisneros discusses Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry’s plans to revamp the economy and create new jobs. Also, Republican Roberto de Posada, chair of The Latino Coalition, talks about the new discount cards for prescription drugs available for elders under a Medicare program. In addition, congressman Dennis Kucinich, presidential Democratic pre-candidate, comments on the war in Iraq and cutbacks to veteran benefits. Finally, listeners comment on news reports about Border Patrol raids and immigrant fears in California.PROGRAM # 4246 - 13:00 PDT
PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE – LIVE EDITION. On the eve of this program, a U.S. military court hears Staff Sergeant Camilo Mejía’s appeal for a status as a conscientious objector. After refusing to go back to Iraq, Mejía was found guilty of desertion and is now serving a one-year sentence in an Oklahoma prison. Human rights group Amnesty International is leading an international campaign to urge Mejia’s release, calling him a prisoner of conscience opposed to the war and its atrocities. Wanda Colón Cortés talks with Maritza Castillo, the mother of Mejía, and Tod Ensign, representative of a human rights group.Host: Wanda Colón Cortez.
Friday, June 25th
PROGRAM # 4247 - 12:00 PDT
PUERTO RICO EDITION – PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE. Meet Wanda Colón Cortés, the host in WRTU, Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico. This is a repeat of the program featuring Staff Sergeant Camilo Mejía’s application to be tried as a prisoner of conscience, after he objected to go back to the war in Iraq.
Monday, June 28th
PROGRAM # 4248 - 12:00 PDT
PRE-DIABETES. Millions of adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, and the risk of getting type-2 diabetes is high. Pre-diabetics can still reduce risks by following simple steps. Dr. Elizabeth Valdez, president and executive director of El Concilio Latino de Salud of Phoenix, AZ, provides information and shares practical advice. This program is in collaboration with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, www.hispanichealth.org.
Tuesday, June 29th
PROGRAM # 4249 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on recent developments in the immigration law area. Spector-Calderon also answers listener calls on immigrant rights and citizenship procedures..
Wednesday, June 30th
PROGRAM # 4250 - 12:00 PDT
NO TURNING BACK. This is a conversation with award-winning filmmaker and actor Jesús Nebot, about his first independent feature, titled “No Turning Back.” The movie tells the story of a Honduran who, after losing his wife to a hurricane, migrates as an undocumented to the U.S. with his young daughter. He finds work as a farm worker and his daughter enrolls in grammar school. Their life changes dramatically after he accidentally runs over and kills a girl. The movie is now being released on video and DVD in the U.S.ALSO, THE DEVIL’S HIGHWAY. Award-winning author and poet Luis Alberto Urrea joins this edition to talk about his recent book “The Devil’s Highway.” The book narrates the story of a group of 26 men who attempted to cross the Arizona borderland through a desolate desert known as the Devil’s Highway. Only twelve men survived. In his non-fictional account, Urrea recreates the deadly journey. He now comments on the ongoing tragedy.
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