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October 1, 1999
12:00-1:00 p.m. PST
PIPORRO. A live conversation with comedian Lalo González, a.k.a. Piporro, one of Mexico's all time humorists. His movies and songs are widely credited with establishing in Mexico's modern pop culture the current image of Mexican northern border people as polka-dancing, loud-mouthed cowboys. González talks about his recently published autobiography.Guest: Eulalio Gonzalez "Piporro".
NEWS REVIEW. Ricardo García, station manager of KDNA in Granger, WA, joins this week's News Review to comment on issues of interest to Latinos in the Northwestern states.
October 4, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - BREAST CANCER. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This program takes a look into the Contract to Fight Breast Cancer, an alliance between business, government and non-profits arranged by California's Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante to allow employees work time for breast cancer examinations. The program also discusses recent changes in laws impacting breast cancer screening, diagnosis, surgery and safeguards against discrimination.Guest: Norma C. Guerra and Catalina Ramos, Y-Me, National Organization on Breast Cancer, www.y-me.org
NEWS REVIEW. Affiliate station-based correspondents and contributors comment on news highlights of the week. Stories considered for commentary include the presidential races both in the US and Mexico, the veto of a bill to track driver's race in California and the latest on Proposition 227.
October 5, 1999
CRUZ REYNOSO. A conversation with Cruz Reynoso, formerly a California Supreme Court justice who's been on the short list of Latinos considered for nomination to the US Supreme Court. A farm worker during his childhood, Mr. Reynoso directed California Rural Legal Assistance in the 60s and he is currently the vice chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights and a law professor.
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos-Spector Calderon comments on the INS Reform and Border Security Act of 1999, a bill seeking to overhaul the INS, creating two separate agencies: one for immigration affairs and the other one for enforcement and Border activities. Spector-Calderon also answers listener concerns on various aspects of visa application procedures.
October 6, 1999
LATINO CHAIRS PUBLIC BROADCASTING. Frank Cruz, a prominent media businessman and communicator from Los Angeles, was named chair of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's leading board. At the same time, CPB designated actor Edward James Olmos to represent Latino producers before a national minority consortium of public TV stations.Guest: Frank Cruz, newly-elected Board chair of CPB and Edward James Olmos, President, Latino Public Broadcasting Project.
MIGRANT CHILD CARE. California's Central Valley has been chosen for a pilot program to subsidize migrant families' child care services. Other topics to be discussed include new legislation on child support and an update on health insurance coverage for children of working families.Guests: Javier Guzman, Migrant Alternative Payment Program.
October 7, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION. Rosa Alers, from WRTU - Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, hosts this weekly program, focusing on current discussions in Washington on the use of the island of Viequez for the US Navy's war games and other topics.
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, winner of the National Journalism Award in 1983, is a veteran radio journalist and program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," aired in Mexico City. Listeners comment on current matters.
HOST: Francisco Huerta. For more info: www.vozpublica.com
October 8, 1999
PACHUCOS. A historical review of the Pachuco culture, the character of Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit movie fame. The program includes recorded interviews with performer Lalo Guerrero, late activist Josefina Fierro, and artist Jose Montoya, commenting on the Zoot Suit riots and Barrio music from the 1940s. It also includes readings and songs giving insights on the rebel behavior, the Spanglish slang and the elegant clothing of these young gang members of the 40s and 50s.
MEXICO'S PAISANO PROGRAM. In anticipation of the yearly Christmas rush across the border, a delegation of Mexican Custom, Immigration and Treasury officials visits the US to gather feedback on the Paisano program. The program was established nearly a decade ago to inform and protect Mexican émigrés on their way back home.Guests: Mexican federal officials, San Francisco.
October 11, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - Dr. Elmer Huerta comments on the top news developments of the week in the health and medical fields. Dr. Huerta also answers personal health concerns of listeners.Guest: Dr. Elmer Huerta, www.prevencion.org
IMMIGRATION BACKLASH. Residents in a rural town in Tennessee succeeded in blocking a Headstart program for migrant students because they feared that the character and quality of life in the town was in jeopardy. In response, a coalition is now promoting a positive image of the Spanish-speaking newcomers through cultural activities.Guest: Jose Guerrero, Latino Memphis Conexión.
October 12, 1999
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on the latest developments in the immigration and border areas. Spector-Calderón also addresses listener concerns on the visa application procedures.
NATALIO HERNANDEZ. In celebration of Día de la Raza (Day of the Mixed Race People), this program features conversations with and poems and songs by writers who publish in Tojolabal, Totzil, Nahuatl and Mayan languages. Natalio Hernandez, a Nahuatl poet, is a bilingual teacher who last year earned the prestigious Bartolome de las Casas award in Spain.
October 13, 1999
MEDICARE CAMPAIGN. The federal government is launching the largest public education campaign in the history of Medicare to help the elderly deal with the ever more complex world of the health care marketplace. The program also covers the basics: how to apply, options for the low income, payments for nursing homes, HMO selection.Guest: Medicare representative, www.medicare.gov and California's Ombudsman for the elderly, and California Medical
Review, www.cmri-ca.org.
NATIONAL MARCH FOR AMNESTY. Labor and immigrant groups from around the country are gathering in Washington, DC, for a national march to demand general amnesty for undocumented immigrants. The organizers call for work permits for immigrants and living wages for low paid workers.Guests: Beatriz Maya, campaign coordinator, Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Toledo, OH, www.floc.com.
October 14, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION - Rosa Alers, from WRTU - Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, looks at this week's commemoration of the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores and missionaries to America. The program focuses on the future for Latin American countries and Latinos in the US.
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, winner of the National Journalism Award in 1983, is a veteran radio journalist and program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," aired in Mexico City. Listeners comment on current matters.
HOST: Francisco Huerta. For more info: www.vozpublica.com
October 15, 1999
ENGINEER AWARDS. The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards is holding its 11th Annual Conference in El Paso, to promote careers in science and engineering and recognize Latino role models. Previous awardees include Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut to travel in space, Dr. Mario Molina, Mexican-born Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995, and Dr. Albert V. Baez, an accomplished physicist and humanitarian. Contributor Maria Fincher, from KBBF, provides live news coverage.Guests: Ray Mellado, HENAAC Conference chair, www.henaac.org and Maria Fincher, KBBF.
BRACEROS' FUND. Banking officials in Mexico say that they were unable to find a $150 million dollar savings fund deducted from the salaries of Mexicans who worked as Braceros in U.S. fields in the 40s. Officials invite those with claims to apply individually and submit documentation for reimbursement of the money. Bracero advocated pledged to continue their collective claim.Guests: Alejandro Romero, attorney for Banrural (National Rural Credit Bank) and Aaron Cabañas, President, Union de Campesinos y Migrantes Mexicanos.
October 18, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - IMMUNIZATION SHOTS. Health Secretary Donna E. Shalala called on the elderly to get flu shots in order to prevent the serious consequences of this winter malady. The Atlanta-based Center for Disease Control is conducting a national campaign of free immunizations.Guest: Dr. Jose Cordero, Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov
CHELA CERVANTES. A musician, dancer and performer who grew up in Mexico and the United States, Cervantes talks about the clashing worlds that she manages to reconcile through her performances in the clubs and public forums of Mexicali, San Diego, Berlin, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro.
October 19, 1999
SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE. This month, the Social Security Administration began mailing out an annual statement informing beneficiaries of the estimated payments for their retirement age. For Latinos, who live longer and earn less than most, Social Security is indispensable. This program looks at the changes in Social Security.Guest: Mariana Talleda, Social Security Administration, Los Angeles, www.ssa.gov
IMMIGRATION EDITION. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on recent developments related to affidavits of support for applicants of permanent residency. Spector-Calderón also addresses listener concerns on the visa application procedures.
October 20, 1999
FLOODS IN MEXICO. Torrential rains flooded Southern Mexico's countryside, causing what has been called the worst disaster of the decade. Mudslides have buried entire towns and rivers flood cities and agricultural fields. The tragic toll includes hundreds of dead and hundreds of thousands of displaced victims. Correspondents in the devastated areas provide news reports on the relief and reconstruction efforts.
RACIAL PROFILING. Calling racial profiling by police agencies the leading civil rights issue of the 90s, civil liberties groups condemn California Gov. Gray Davis' recent veto of a bill known as the DWB or Driving While Black or Brown bill. They pledge to continue a hotline to receive reports on race-based traffic stops.Guests: American Civil Liberties Union, and the Office of the Governor of California.
October 21, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION - Rosa Alers, from WRTU - Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, looks at news developments in the Caribbean basin. Listeners are encouraged to call in.
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, winner of the National Journalism Award in 1983, is a veteran radio journalist and program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," aired in Mexico City. Listeners comment on current matters.
HOST: Francisco Huerta. For more info: www.vozpublica.com
October 22, 1999
GUILLERMO MONROY. A live conversation with painter Guillermo Monroy, a disciple and promoter of muralist great Diego Rivera.
TELEPHONE CARDS. Long-distance telephone calls between the US and Mexico have grown to become a multi-billion dollar market. More phone companies are now wooing consumers through easy-to-use calling cards. But what is the real costs of those cards and how reasonable are their services?Guests: Gabriela Castelan, Consumer Action, San Francisco, www.consumer-action.org
October 25, 1999
HEALTH EDITION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Dr. Elmer Huerta, a regular commentator from Washington, DC, joins this edition to mark the National Month on Domestic Violence Awareness. He analyzes the impact "corridos" and other forms of popular music have on incidents of domestic violence.Guest: Dr. Elmer Huerta, www.prevencion.org
NEWS REVIEW. Affiliate station-based correspondents provide a review on the top news developments of the week. This program is scheduled to look at headline stories from the US Northwest and Southwest.
October 26, 1999
IMMIGRATION EDITION - SECRET EVIDENCE. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderón comments on a landmark court decision, ruling that it is unconstitutional to use classified terrorism evidence in court against immigrants that they have not been allowed to see. Spector-Calderón also addresses listener concerns on the visa application procedures.
FEW HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS. Few Latinos and other students of color are counted in the ranks of the high-achieving students, due to poverty and scarce community resources, among other factors. Scholar Josue Gonzalez, from Phoenix, Arizona, believes that there is also a cultural factor involved.Guest: Josué González, Center for Bilingual Education and Research, Arizona State University, Tempe. www.asu.edu/educ/cder
October 27, 1999
LIDIA MENDOZA. This is a live interview with one of the first folk singers and recording stars of the Southwest. Lidia Mendoza, also known as "La Cancionera de los Pobres" (The Songstress of the Poor) and "La Alondra de la Frontera" (The Meadowlark of the Border) is a groundbreaker and one of the top Mexican American musicians of this century. She performed with her family from the 1920s through the 1980s.Guest: Lidia Mendoza (Recommended reading: "Lidia Mendoza: A Family Autobiography" by Arte Público Press, University of Houston).
"EL ANDAR" SUED. Members of Mexico's influential Hank family are demanding a retraction from California's "El Andar" magazine. In its latest issue, the magazine publishes an exposé linking the Hanks with money laundering and the drug cartels.Guests: Jorge Chino and Julia Reynolds, "El Andar" magazine; Jorge Hank Rhon.
October 28, 1999
PUERTO RICO EDITION - Rosa Alers, from WRTU - Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, looks at news developments in the Caribbean basin. Listeners are encouraged to call in.
MEXICO EDITION. Francisco "Paco" Huerta, winner of the National Journalism Award in 1983, is a veteran radio journalist and program host. He offers this weekly, tape-delayed edition of the series "Voz Pública," aired in Mexico City. Listeners comment on current matters.
HOST: Francisco Huerta. For more info: www.vozpublica.com
October 29, 1999
DUAL NATIONALITY. Carlos Tello, Mexican General Consul in San Francisco, talks about the benefits of "dual" nationality for Mexican nationals who became naturalized US citizens and their adult children. Of the more than five million émigrés who are estimated to be eligible, only a few thousand have applied.Guest: Carlos Tello, Mexican Consulate, San Francisco.
LATE AMNESTY. A congressional hearing seeks public comments on the legal limbo in which about 350,000 immigrant families live. Known as the Late Amnesty case, those immigrants were trapped during the regular amnesty period in the swamp of often-changing regulations. A legislative bill, called the Legal Amnesty Restoration Act, has been introduced in Congress to seek remedy to their situation.Guests: Francisco Bermea, Association for Residency and Citizenship of America, Houston
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