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Linea Abierta Programs for November 2001
Thursday, November 1st
PROGRAM # 3120 - 12:00 NOON 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
PROGRAM # 3121 - 13:00 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.
Friday, November 2nd
PROGRAM # 3122 - 12:00 PDT
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS. Diego Medina, from Asociacion Tepeyac in New York, talked about the altars in sidewalks and community rooms dedicated to the victims of September 11 and to those who died victims of violence in New York. Offerings are also dedicated to "those immigrants who die in life by working days of 16 hours seven days a week." Also, Emma Ortega, an Apache storyteller and educator from San Antonio, TX, believes that for those who jumped to their deaths from the Twin Towers, their ancestors freed them of pain by taking their souls before they landed. She also dedicated an altar in San Antonio for migrants who have died while crossing the border or seeking a better life in the U.S.PROGRAM 3123 - 13:00 PDT
Spector-Calderon discussed some ramifications of the "USA Patriot Act of 2001". Among the concerns: Innocent immigrants may end up in seven-day or months-long periods of detention, visitors may be denied admission solely on the basis of dissident opinions on US foreign policy, who will be defined as a terrorist sympathizer is a concept that could be stretched.
Monday, November 5th
PROGRAM # 3124 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – FOOT HEALTH. Doctors often won’t check the feet even though feet conditions may signal heart failure, diabetes or respiratory disease problems. Also, feet injuries may also affect the balance of the body and cause pain to legs, hips, back and shoulders. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, joins this edition to talk about how to prevent or treat bunions, corns, calluses, heel spurs, fungal nails, athlete’s foot and other maladies. Listeners also call in to express concerns on their health and wellness. (This is a rescheduled program. A previous edition was postponed in a last minute change to discuss the anthrax bacteria scare).PROGRAM # 3125 - 13:00 PDT
REFINANCING HOMES. Mortgage application numbers are breaking records. Interest rates fall to their lowest levels in half a century and many homeowners are rushing to take advantage and refinance their mortgage loans. In this program, financial analysts explain how to go about refinancing a home.Guest: Rosemarie Rosales, Senior Loan Officer, Wausau Mortgage Corporation, Fresno, CA.
Tuesday, November 6th
PROGRAM # 3126 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. This program kicks off a special series. This weekly program provides a forum for live listener questions and comments to high officials within the Fox administration in Los Pinos. This groundbreaking radio service offers Mexican callers unprecedented access to top public officials. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad, Omar de la Torre, in charge of migrant affairs, Carlos Guillén, in charge of money remittance affairs, answer listener concerns. Mario Riestra Venegas, of the States Office for Migrants, and Valentin Vargas, coordinator for presidential advisers, also joined this program.PROGRAM # 3127 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – MICHOACAN ELECTION. This week, the three leading candidates in the governor race in Michoacan join Linea Abierta live to discuss plans to open new opportunities for migrants and their agenda for the emigres.Guests: Lazaro Cardenas Batel, Partido de la Revolucion Democratica; Alfredo Anaya, Partido Revolucionario Institucional; Salvador Lopez, Partido Accion Nacional; and political analyst Gabriel Torres, political science researcher at Universidad de Guadalajara.
Wednesday, November 7th
PROGRAM # 3128 - 12:00 NOON PDT
DUAL IMMERSION. The Ysleta Independent School District, a predominantly low-income Latino school district in El Paso is succeeding in helping students and families recoup their grandparents’ Spanish language. These students are also high academic achievers. This program is part of a special series in conjunction with the release of the book “And Still We Speak,” published by California Tomorrow, an Oakland-based advocacy and research organization.Guests: Carla Herrera, researcher, Center for Language Minority Education and Research, Long Beach, CA; Paul Kienlen, teacher, Alicia Chacón International School, El Paso, TX; Melissa García, student, Alicia Chacón International School.
PROGRAM # 3129 - 13:00 PDT
ENERGY PLAN. Alfonso Aguilar, a White House spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy, and a yet-to-be-announced congressional Democrat discuss President Bush’ controversial energy plan. The bill, passed by the House, faces now a battle in the Senate over oil drilling in Alaska.Also,
LOW-INCOME ENERGY CONSUMERS. A consumer educator provides advise for low-income households on how to weatherize and use efficiently their home to save money in monthly electricity bills.
Guest: Miriam González, director of community service, California Public Utilities Commission, Fresno, CA.
Thursday, November 8th
PROGRAM # 3130 - 12:00 NOON 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
PROGRAM # 3131 - 13:00 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.
Friday, November 9th
PROGRAM # 3132 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón 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 provides comments on a proposal to enhance border security by improving coordination among the State Department, the INS, Custom agents, and police and intelligence agencies. He also comments on airline companies proposals to screen passenge backgrounds during reservation procedures.PROGRAM 3133 - 13:00 PDT
ROSARIO IBARRA. In this conversation, Mexican human rights foremost activist Rosario Ibarra de Piedra talks about a recent meeting with President Fox to urge presentation of nearly 500 disappeared dissidents. She also comments on the release of environmentalist farmers Teodoro Cabrera and Rodolfo Montiel, and the murder of attorney Digna Ochoa.
Monday, November 12th
PROGRAM # 3134 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – CANCER SCREENING. Cancer-prevention groups are reaching out to Latino patients to encourage participation in cancer research studies. Latinos currently make up only 6 per cent of individuals participating in cancer studies. This reality prevents Latinos from getting their needs appropriately reflected in the body of research and patients miss opportunities for advanced therapies.Guest: Dr. Amelia Ramírez, director of Redes en Acción, associate professor at Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX.
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AIRLINE CRASH. A commercial airline bound for the Dominican Republic crashed in Queens with 255 people on board. No survivors are reported. Most aboard are believed to be Dominicans. This program provides a news report and referrals for those seeking iknformation about the tragedy.
Guests: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez, news correspondent, New York; Monica Santana, Centro de Trabajadores Latinos, New York.
PROGRAM # 3135 - 13:00 PDT
JOBLESS. Immigrant workers are being hit hard by sweeping layoffs in the service and tourism industry. This program discusses topics of interest for the unemployed, including help available to find a new job, unemployment insurance, “corporate refugee” support groups, “recession camps,” networking, COBRA coverage and health insurance for unemployed workers, and more.Guest: Patty Diaz, SIREN (Services, Immigrants Rights and Education Network), San Jose, CA.
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EMIGRES ELECTORAL DISTRICT. Gerardo Unzueta, representing Mexico's Partido de la Revolucion Democratica congressional caucus, visits the U.S. to gather support for a bill proposing a new electoral district representing Mexicans living abroad. Congressmembers and senators representing this proposed district would be elected under a formula of proportional representation. Unzueta joins this edition from Los Angeles.
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DRIVERS LICENSES. Roger Salazar, spokesperson for California Gov. Gray Davis, responds to immigrant advocates who maintain that due to errors, a plan to allow driver licenses for undocumented applicants is a law. Salazar disputes that interpretation.
Tuesday, November 13th
PROGRAM # 3136 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. This weekly program provides a forum for live 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 top public officials. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad, Omar de la Torre and Mario Riestra, in charge of migrant affairs, Carlos Guillén, in charge of money remittance affairs, answer listener concerns. This week, the program seeks to answer concerns for those planning to visit their hometowns for the Holidays. Jose Guzman Montalvo, Administrador General de Aduanas de la Republica Mexicana, joins this edition.PROGRAM # 3137 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – MICHOACAN ELECTION. 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, governor-elect Lazaro Cardenas Batel talks with Linea Abierta in a live, exclusive interview. Cardenas Batel, a PRD representative, talks about his agenda to develop Michoacan, the right to vote for emigres, the Casas de Michoacan project, attracting emgre investments, his cabinet, his relation with President Fox, his visits to the U.S. and more.
Wednesday, November 14th
PROGRAM # 3138 - 12:00 NOON PDT
YOUTH ACTIVISM. Olin is a San Francisco Bay area organization mobilizing high school youth around a campaign for Schools not Jails and for Ethnic Studies classes in local high schools. This program is the second in the series “And Still We Speak” and features conversations with leaders of the youth group. “And Still We Speak” is also the title of a book published by California Tomorrow this week.Guests: Diana Oliva, college student, Olin, San Francisco, CA.
PROGRAM # 3139 - 13:00 PDT
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES. Many believe death and dying is an old people issue. But tragedy may strike at any age. This program discusses living will advance directives, health care proxies or agents, and other steps to ensure that the patient’s wishes and interest will be respected during a terminally ill situation.Guests: Norma del Rio, MSW, Access to End of Life Care, San Francisco, CA.
Thursday, November 15th
PROGRAM # 3140 - 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 # 3141 - 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, November 16th
PROGRAM # 3142 - 12:00 PDT
MEXICAN ID CARDS FOR BANK ACCOUNTS. Wells Fargo Bank became the first large bank in honoring residency cards issued by Mexican consulates for Mexican nationals living in the U.S. to open checking and savings accounts and transfer money to Mexico. Other major banks consider following suit. Mexican consulate and Wells Fargo Bank officials are being invited to discuss this service.ALSO,
This program discusses an initiative to make San Francisco the first county in the nation to enact a law validating Mexican ID cards in City and County business.
Guests: Mexican consul Georgina Lagos; San Francisco Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval; Los Angeles' Wells Fargo representative Miriam Galicia Duarte; U.S. Bank's Alex Amaya, from Sacramento.
PROGRAM 3143 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón provides news and commentary on major developments on U.S. immigration law. This week, Spector continues comments on the Enhanced Border Security Act of 2001. Listeners are encouraged to call in with personal concerns on immigration and citizenship procedures. In his editorial commentary, Spector expressed concerns about recent executive measures allowing military tribunals to prosecute terrorism suspects in secrecy, eavesdrop on attorney-client conversations, and restructuring the INS into two bureaus.
Monday, November 19th
PROGRAM # 3144 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – PNEUMONIA. The season of respiratory tract infections is here and health care providers are on high alert. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator, discusses the causes and effects of pneumonia, a very common infection of the lungs. While in general the disease is under control, it could be fatal if poorly treated. How to recognize the illness? How to provide self-care? Dr. Huerta also answers listener concerns.PROGRAM # 3145 - 13:00 PDT
ELECTIONS, LATINO AGENDA AND THE WAR. The focus of the White House and Congress has shifted to stimulate a stricken economy and wage a war against global terrorism. How are this new focus impacting immigration reform, health care and other issues in the Latino agenda? This talk also reviews mayoral gains by Latino candidates in this month’s local elections.Invited guest: Dr. Juan Andrade, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Chicago, IL.
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HELP FOR NEW YORK VICTIMS. Grassroots organizations in New York are receiving funds to support victims of the September 11th tragedy. Health insurance coverage, disaster resource information, mental health outreach will be provided to affected families. Ftr. Joel Magallan, executive director for Asociacion Tepeyac of New York, gave a report on recent efforts to get relief for the most vulnerable victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy.
Guest: Joel Magallan, director, Asociación Tepeyac, New York.
This program also featured the weekly messages from the White House and the Democratic leaders. First lady Laura Bush focused on the status of Afghan women under Taliban rule. Senate leader Tom Daschle spoke about his trip to Mexico to pledge the Democrats support for a legalization program.
Tuesday, November 20th
PROGRAM # 3146 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. 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 presidential cabinet. Dr. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad answers listener concerns. This week, the program seeks to answer concerns for those planning to visit their hometowns for the Holidays. Also, a top cabinet official joins this edition. Dr. Hernandez joined this edition from Dallas, TX, where he was addressing hometown associations from Guanajuato during Mexican Revolution festivities. Dr. Hernandez also gave comments about his high hopes for a legalization program on the heels of a visit to Mexico by Democratic leaders Tom Daschle and Richard Gephardt.PROGRAM # 3147 - 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. This week, representatives of veteran guest worker Braceros give a report on their quest to get compensation for monies deducted from their salaries during the Mexico-U.S. contracts in the 40s and 50s.Guests: Baldomero Capiz, Leonel Flores, Alianza Braceroproa, Los Angeles.
Wednesday, November 21st
PROGRAM # 3148 - 12:00 NOON PDT
PARENTS ON BOARD. Parents in the Latino neighborhood of Cypress Hills in Brooklyn, New York came together to launch Cypress Hills Community School, a community-based school. This program is the third in the series “And Still We Speak” and features conversations with leaders of the youth group. “And Still We Speak” is also the title of a book published by California Tomorrow this week.Guests: Maria Jaya Vega, co-principal and co-founder, Cypress Hills Community School, Brooklyn, NY; Rene Arlin, parent, Cypress Hills Community School, Brooklyn, NY.
PROGRAM # 3149 - 13:00 PDT
GENERAL GALLARDO. A pre-taped, exclusive interview with Gen. José Francisco Gallardo, a prisoner of conscience according to human rights advocates, who has spent eight years in Mexican jails. General Gallardo’s arrest is linked to his proposal to create the position of human rights ombudsman in the Mexican armed forces. Advocates renew lobbying efforts urging for his release.
Thursday, November 22nd
PROGRAM # 3150 - 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 # 3151 - 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, November 23rd
PROGRAM # 3152 - 12:00 PDT
BUENAVISTA SOCIAL CLUB. This Holiday edition features a pre-taped conversation with master musician Eliades Ochoa, singer for the Cuban group Buenavista Social Club. Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, a co-director of the CD titled with the name of the group, also talks about the Buenavista phenomenon. The interviews were produced and distributed by Radio Nederland.PROGRAM 3153 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón 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 also provided advice for immigrant green cards and those processing residency papers who plan to travel out of the country during the Holiday season.
Monday, November 26th
PROGRAM # 3154 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – LATINA SMOKERS. Dr. Ana Nogales, a renowned psychotherapist from Los Angeles, discusses the efforts by major tobacco companies to target Latinas and teens as their new market frontier. Dr. Nogales also answers concerns from listeners on mental health.PROGRAM # 3155 - 13:00 PDT
HOME REFINANCING. Interest rates continue falling and new low levels spark increased refinancing activity among homeowners. In this follow-up program, mortgage analysts provide practical advice for homeowners. Guest: Rosemarie Rosales, Sr. Loan Officer, Wausau Mortgage, Fresno, CA.
Tuesday, November 27th
PROGRAM # 3156 - 12:00 PDT
LINEA DEL PAISANO. 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 answers listener concerns. This week, the program seeks to answer concerns for those planning to visit their hometowns for the holidays. Also, a top cabinet official joins this edition.Guest: Carlos Alberto Salinas and Rigoberto Valenzuela, representatives of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Living Abroad, Mexico City, a live webcast available through www.mexicoenlinea.gob.mx
PROGRAM # 3157 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – MSGR. LAZARO PEREZ. 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, Msgr. Lázaro Pérez, the outspoken bishop of the Autlán dioceses, talks about the concerns of women and elders who stay at home while the men of the house migrate north. Bishop Pérez also comments on life in the migrant heartlands in the aftermath of September 11th.
Wednesday, November 28th
PROGRAM # 3158 - 12:00 NOON PDT
KHMER EDUCATION. A small but dedicated grassroots group started instruction in Khmer to stop the disintegration of the Khmer language and culture in their Fresno community. Also, KATHAK DANCING. The Sundar Kala Kendra Dance School is using Kathak, an ancient classical dance from India, as a way to keep young women connected to their Indian heritage. This program is the third in the series “And Still We Speak” and features conversations with leaders of the groups. “And Still We Speak” is also the title of a book published by California Tomorrow this month.Guests: Rose Patron, director, Office of Multicultural and Multilingual Education, FUSD, Fresno, CA; Jesus Solorio, California Tomorrow, Oakland, CA.
PROGRAM # 3159 - 13:00 PDT
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Dr. Concha Delgado-Gaitan, a widely published ethnographer who studies literacy in immigrant populations, talks about her recent book “The Power of Community: Mobilizing for Family and Schooling.” In her current research, Dr. Delgado-Gaitan explores issues such as the perpetuation in Spanish-speaking communities of self-defeating notions that discourage kids from higher education. She also discusses ideas for grassroots action to break those barriers.
Thursday, November 29th
PROGRAM # 3160 - 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 # 3161 - 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, November 30th
PROGRAM # 3162 - 12:00 PDT
MSGR. SAMUEL RUIZ. An interview with Msgr. Samuel Ruiz, former bishop in Chiapas and mediator of the first peace talks between Zapatista rebels and government representatives. In this recent conversation in Los Angeles, Msgr. Ruiz talks about Mexico’s Indian law, peace in Chiapas, the murder of lawyer Digna Ochoa, Afghanistan and other issues.ALSO,
ABUELAS DE LA PLAZA DE MAYO. An interview with Estela Barnes de Carlotto, leader of the Argentinean group Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, during her visit to Los Angeles. Grandmothers is a human rights organization created during the “dirty war” years. The group was created to find children who were kidnapped and disappeared by the military and establish their grandparenthood with the help of international scientists and high-tech tests.
PROGRAM 3163 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector Calderón 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 also provided comments on a U.S. plan to offer fast citizenship in exchange for information on suspected terrorists. He also greeted Rep. Richard Gephardt's comments to Linea Abierta, in favor of legalizing millions on national security grounds.
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