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Linea Abierta Programs for September 2001
Monday, September 3rd
PROGRAM # 3034 AND PROGRAM # 3035 - 12:00 PDT
HOLIDAY EDITION - LABOR DAY. On the day honoring the contributions workers have made to the nation's prosperity, well-being and strength, this program features conversations on recent achievements by fledgling grassroots labor groups. Florida tomato pickers, apple and vegetable workers in the Northwest, day laborers in Los Angeles, packing-house workers in California's Central Coast, former Bracero field hands, are the new face of the working class movement. This program features several pre-taped conversations with union organizers.Guests: Lucas Benítez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Immokalee, FL, www.ciw-online.org; Antonio Rivera, United Farm Workers of América, Yakima, WA, www.ufw.org; Ramon Ramírez, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, Woodburn, OR, www.pcun.org; Jesús Magaña, Braceroproa Coalition, Fresno, CA; Ernesto Castillo, Teamsters Union, King City, CA.
Tuesday, September 4th
PROGRAM # 3036 - 12:00 PDT
SAT TESTS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES. Are Latino students being shortchanged when it comes to having access to Advanced Placement high school courses? Are SAT tests good to measure college success? Do SAT II subject-related tests more fair to bilingual students? These and other questions are explored in this program, part of a series on back to school issues.Guests: Rocio Cordoba, attorney, American Civil Liberties Union, Los Angeles, wwwaclu-sc.org; Dr. Carmen Benchoff, consultant, College Board, professor at University of California, Riverside.
PROGRAM # 3037 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION - FOX IN WASHINGTON. 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, experts on Mexico-U.S. relations on both sides of the border discuss ramifications of the meeting between Presidents Fox and Bush in Washington.Guest: Dr. Jorge Durad, researcher, Departamento de Estudios sobre Movimientos Sociales, Universidad de Guadalajara.
Wednesday, September 5th
PROGRAM # 3038 - 12:00 NOON PDT
BUSH-FOX MEETING. Mexican President Vicente Fox on this day is scheduled to meet with President Bush in Washington. They are expected to announce a binational partnership agreement on immigration and other issues. This program provides breaking news reports and commentary from political analysts. Listeners are also encouraged to voice their expectations about the meeting.Guests: Cardinal Roger Mahoney (pretaped segment of Sunday's homily), Los Angeles; Sharon Carrillo, deputy director of communications, Republican National Committee, Washington, DC.
PROGRAM # 3039 - 13:00 PDT
POLICE REFORM. The death of Nelson Martínez, a young Mexican worker, by a police officer has sparked demonstrations and unrest in Bellevue, a suburb of Seattle. Martínez family members and local activists call on the City Hall to create an independent civilian review board and form a Latino relations commission. They also demand the federal government for a civil rights probe.Guests: Roberto Maestas, executive director, Centro de la Raza, Seattle, WA, www.elcentrodelaraza.com.
Thursday, September 6th
PROGRAM # 3040 - 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 # 3041 - 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, September 7th
PROGRAM # 3042 - 12:00 PDT
FOX BEFORE CONGRESS. This program features excerpts from Mexican President Fox address to a joint session of Congress. The program also provides news reports and commentary assessing the outcomes of Fox's state visit to the U.S. Listeners comments are also part of this special coverage. President Fox calls in Congress for trust between the U.S. and Mexico and for legalization of millions of immigrants to "allow them to continue contributing to this great nation."Guests: Jose Carreno, chief correspondent, El Universal newspaper, Washington, DC; Rudy Fernandez, SW Press Secretary, Republican National Committee, Washington, DC; Baldemar Velazquez, President, Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Toledo, OH.
PROGRAM 3043 - 13:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. This edition reviews news developments in the immigration law and the U.S.-Mexico border area. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon also answers listener concerns about their visa proceedings. This program airs two up-to-the-minute news stories: Congress reaches a compromise agreement on Section 245i, and the INS releases new regulations for V Visas, which go into effect today.
Monday, September 10th
PROGRAM # 3044 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION - OSTEOPOROSIS. Osteoporosis is a growing threat among aging African-Americans and Latinos. Researchers blame the problem on an acute lack of calcium in the adolescent diet. The National Medical Association is launching a program to educate kids and help change teen diet habits to prevent future bone fractures. Dr. Elmer Huerta comments on this news story. Dr. Huerta also answers listener questions on their health and well-being.PROGRAM # 3045 - 13:00 PDT
BUSH, DEMOCRATS MESSAGES. This edition airs President Bush' weekly radio message and the response from a high-level Democratic representative. Listeners are encouraged to call in.ALSO,
THE VOTE ON EDUCATION. The new school year begins with action still pending in Congress on two education bills, which support President Bush' plan to force changes in low-achieving schools. The bills were described as the first major overhaul of the nation's education policy in 35 years. A conference committee is addressing the differences between the Senate and the House bills. A representative of Latino teachers comments on this plan heavy on student evaluation and punishment to schools.
Guest: Maria Quezada, California Association for Bilingual Education, Los Angeles
Tuesday, September 11th
PROGRAM # 3046 - 12:00 PDT
TERRORIST DEVASTATION. New York World Trade Center's twin towers and the Pentagon in Washington are devastated by commercial airline planes turned into missiles. This is the largest terrorist attack in U.S. history. Thousands are believed dead. The nation is stunned. State of highest alert in most cities and along the border.Guests: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez, correspondent, New York; Roland Massa, correspondent, Washington, DC; Jesus Blancornelas, director, Zeta newspaper, Tijuana/San Diego; Emilio Santos, correspondent, McAllen, TX.
PROGRAM # 3047 - 13:00 PDT
TERRORIST DEVASTATION. New York World Trade Center's twin towers and the Pentagon in Washington are devastated by commercial airline planes turned into missiles. This is the largest terrorist attack in U.S. history. Thousands are believed dead. The nation is stunned. State of highest alert in most cities and along the border.Guests: Joaquin Camacho, Secretaria de Finanzas, Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco; Nestor Garcia, Subsecretaria de Asuntos del Interior, Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Wednesday, September 12th
PROGRAM # 3048 - 12:00 NOON PDT
NEW YORK, WASHINGTON RESCUE EFFORTS. On the day after the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, efforts continue in New York and Washington to find survivors and recover bodies under the rubble. In New York, Manhattan is still paralyzed. Hundreds of Mexican janitors and catering workers are disappeared. The stock market plummets. Washington calls in allies to prepare punitive action.Guests: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez, correspondent, New York; Father Joel Magallan, director, Asciacion Tepeyac, New York; Roland Massa, correspondent, Washington, DC; Araceli Garcia, correspondent, Madrid, Spain.
PROGRAM # 3049 - 13:00 PDT
SADNESS, TRAUMA, PAIN. Analysts and listeners discuss the ramifications of the devastating terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Listeners express feelings of "personal pain," "deep sadness," "children crying," "traumatized." They also expect caution and planning from the federal government when seeking solution to the tragedy. One fear a backlash against Arabic people. Another one fears unjustified violence from Bush. One more (a rescue worker in Mexico's 85 quake) feels for the rescue workers, who "will be haunted by nightmarish images their whole life." Analysts talked about caring for the least protected victims: te families of janitors and restaurant workers. Also, about the danger of loosing social funds to an increased military and intelligence budget and loosing political gains for Latinos in NY and other elections. Legalization also goes now to the backburner.Guests: Dr. Juan Andrade, President and cofounder, National Institute for Hispanic Leadership, Chicago; Ftr. Joel Magallan, director, Asociacion Tepeyac, New York, NY.
Thursday, September 13th
PROGRAM # 3050 - 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 # 3051 - 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, September 14th
PROGRAM # 3052 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. This edition reviews news developments in the immigration law and the U.S.-Mexico border area. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon also answers listener concerns about their visa proceedings. Spector-Calderon reported on the release of new numbers for certain visa applicants categories. He urged eligible immigrants to apply, warning that the current climate of increased searches and ID reviews will make movements more difficult for undocumented residents and deportations are likely to increase. Comments on immigrant racial profiling in the wake of Tuesday's tragedy were aired. Also, Spector expressed concern about a possible INS crackdown on residents or groups linked to organizations such as Zapatistas in Mexico.PROGRAM 3053 - 13:00 PDT
THE TRAUMAS. Dr. Ana Nogales, a renown psychotherapist, joins this edition to discuss the impact of Tuesday's terrorist attacks in the U.S. public's mental health. News and images of the devastation have created a collective sense of uncertainty, confusion, sadness and fear. Dr. Nogales, a monthly commentator, shares tips on how to talk in the family about the disaster.
Monday, September 17th
PROGRAM # 3054 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION - PHARMACY. Many uninsured patients travel for hours to the Mexican border to supply their medicine cabinet with over-the-counter drugs. Mexican surveys show that half of medications are acquired without prescription and a poll revealed that nearly 80 per cent of Mexican patients have practiced self-medication. What are the risks of self-medication? Who is doing anything about it? This program is in collaboration with the National Hispanic Medical Association.Guest: Chemist José Luis Sánchez, professor of biopharmaceutics, hospital pharmacy and pharmacokinetics at the Autonomous University of Baja California in Tijuana, México; President, Asociación Farmacéutica Mexicana – Sección Baja California; National Hispanic Medical Association, http://home.earthlink.net/~nhmc
This program is the last in a series in collaboration with the National Hispanic Medical Association.
PROGRAM # 3055 - 13:00 PDT
BUSH, DEMOCRATS MESSAGES. President Bush and leading representatives of the Democratic Party address the nation in radio messages especially translated into Spanish. Listeners are invited to call in with comments on the issues addressed. President Bush said in his message that the nation begins an attack on terrorism, a new type of enemy, through a series of long-term battles. Democratic Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chuck Schumer called for determination, justice - "this is a test to build an even stronger nation."ALSO,
CONGRESSWOMAN HILDA SOLIS. Democratic Rep. Hilda Solis reported the loss of a Middle Eastern man killed in an apparent backlash act of racial hatred in her district. She said efforts are under way in Congress to further punish this behavior. She also said she is adding her name to a bill sponsored by Rep. Serrano to grant citizenship to those non-citizens who died at the Twin Towers on September 11.
Tuesday, September 18th
PROGRAM # 3056 - 12:00 PDT
TOMATO KING. Andrés Bermudez, a successful California tomato farmer known as the Tomato King, was declared ineligible to hold the mayorship of his native Jerez, after winning the popular vote. A federal electoral court in Mexico found Bermúdez didn’t meet the minimum resideny requirements. Bermúdez is the first émigré to win a Mexican mayorship.Guest: Dr. Miguel Moctezuma-Longoria, Zacatecan migration researcher, Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico.
PROGRAM # 3057 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – GRIEVING HE LOSSES IN THE U.S. 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, guests talk about Mexico’s cancellation of Independence Day festivities in the U.S. as an official sign of grieving and solidarity on the human losses resulting from the terrorism attacks in the U.S. New security measures in Mexican airports and domestic and international flights are also discussed.Guest: Jose Luis Gutierrez, regional delegate, Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Mexico.
Wednesday, September 19th
PROGRAM # 3058 - 12:00 NOON PDT
BARBER SHOP/CIVIC ROOM. Rubén Martínez, a long-time barber in downtown Santa Ana, CA, has turned his shop into a widely recognized Chicano books library and art gallery. Martínez’ barber shop is a busy reading room and a meeting place for clients in search of a good chat on politics and civic events. This conversation with Martínez is part of a special series to celebrate Latino Heritage Month.Guest: Ruben Martínez, barber and intelectual, Martínez Books and Art, Santa Ana, CA - http://www.latinobooks.com.
PROGRAM # 3059 - 13:00 PDT
THE TRAGEDY OF TUESDAY 21. News and analysis on the disaster of the terrorist attacks, including relief efforts, the vote in Congress supporting President Bush plans to declare war on terrorism, calls for a peaceful and reasoned solution, and proposals to naturalize victims of the disaster in New York.Guests: Olga Bellido de Luna, American Red Cross, Washington, DC; Reverend Frank Alston, Los Angeles; Congressman Xavier Becerra, D-Los Angeles; Congressman Jose Serrano, D-New York.
Thursday, September 20th
PROGRAM # 3060 - 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 # 3061 - 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, September 21st
PROGRAM # 3062 - 12:00 PDT
SECRETARY GALE NORTON. U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton speaks with Línea Abierta in this exclusive interview. Former attorney general of Colorado, Secretary Norton is now in charge of the nation’s wildlife, water resources and public lands, as well as the American Indian trust lands. Secretary Norton talked about the energy plan of the Bush administration, and other topics, including the tragedy of September 11, the hiring of Spanish-speaking personnel, and the lawsuit by Blackfeet people on the issue of the American Indian trust fund.Ed Smeloff, assistant general manager for energy policy for San Francisco's Utilities Commission discussed Secretary Norton's comments on energy policies. Smeloff proposed concrete steps the Bush administration could take to encourage energy conservation and alternative sources of energy.
PROGRAM 3063 - 13:00 PDT
BUSH: WAR ON TERRORISM. President Bush addresses the nation to prepare for a long war against terrorism and for possible battles involving ground troops. He created the cabinet-level Office of Homeland Security and warned nations that harbor terrorist groups. An extended, translated segment of Bush' speech was aired, followed by live and pre-taped comments from listeners.
Monday, September 24th
PROGRAM # 3064 - 12:00 PDT
HEALTH EDITION – ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. The epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease afflicts 5 million elders in the U.S. Alzheimer’s patients become forgetful and loose memory little by little because of toxic buildup that destroys brain cells. Two pharmaceutical drugs under human tests are raising hopes of a cure and a vaccine to postpone the disease. Dr. Elmer Huerta comments on this news story. Dr. Huerta also answers listener questions on their health and well-being.PROGRAM # 3065 - 13:00 PDT
SOLAR ENERGY. Rising electric and gas bills and rolling blackouts have pushed many households to explore alternative sources of energy. This program looks into housing projects that are harvesting the power of the sun to produce their own electricity. Exploring the basics of solar panels for hot water is of special interest, since hot water is the second largest energy consumer in U.S. households. Many states offer tax credits to help buy this clean technology. This program is part of a special series on energy conservation.Guests:Peter Lowenthal - Director de Programas Internacionales, Asociacion de Industrias de Energia Solar; http://www.seia.org; Fundador, Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation http://www.serefonline.org (desarrolla sistemas de energia sustenible y programas de educacion para mejorar la vida en comunidades rurales).
Tuesday, September 25th
PROGRAM # 3066 - 12:00 PDT
FAITH AND INTOLERANCE. There are reports of a mounting backlash of xenophobic passions and anti-Islamic sentiment in the U.S. and Mexico after September 11th terrorist attacks. Mosques have been targets of violence and hate in the U.S. This roundtable gathers representatives from the Muslim, Jewish and Catholic faith to discuss their beliefs and their views on the tragedy in New York and Washington, the incidents of religious intolerance, and the prospects of war.Guests: Abdurahman Campos, director, Asociaci'on de Msulmanes Latinoamericanos, Washington, DC; Father Joaquin Arriaga, Santa Lucia Parish, Fowler, CA; Rabbi Roberto Graetz, Temple Isaiah, Lafayette, CA.
PROGRAM # 3067 - 13:00 PDT
FRONTERA LIBRE EDITION – ANA MARIA SALAZAR. This week, Ana Maria Salazar, former deputy assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Drug Enforcement Policy joins this program to discuss ramifications of the September 11 tragedy on Mexico and the U.S./Mexico border. Issues include the recession, legalization, the closing of the border, and more. Salazar was the highest ranking Latina in the Defense Department during the Clinton Administration.
Wednesday, September 26th
PROGRAM # 3068 - 12:00 NOON PDT
TUESDAY 11TH. TRAGEDY. Dolores Huerta, historic leader of the United Farm Workers of America, calls Latinos to become peace messengers and bridges between mainstream society and peoples of color. She talks about the need to get involved in marches, candlelight vigils, fasts and prayers for non-violence and to support innocent victims of the tragedy and its fallout. Also, Mexican consul Georgina Lagos, from San Francisco, advises Mexicans living in the U.S. about the need to be cautious in expressing opinions on the tragedy. She also provides advice for travelers identification cards. Finally, Dr. Juan Hernandez, Mexico's migrant czar, talks about Mexico's medical relief aid for the families of victims in New York, Texas' move to allow drivers licenses for the undocumented and other matters.PROGRAM # 3069 - 13:00 PDT
GREEN BUILDING. Construction experts give practical advice on house remodeling. This program provides tips on how to make home improvements to make the house look better, feel better and cost less in utility bills. Those tips include smart ways to save energy by using new technology for water heating, space heating and cooling, ventilation, wall insulation, air sealing and efficient lighting design. This program is part of a special series on energy conservation.Guest: Armando Cobo, owner/founder, Armando Cobo Designer, member of the Homebuilders Association of Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
Thursday, September 27th
PROGRAM # 3070 - 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 # 3071 - 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, September 28th
PROGRAM # 3072 - 12:00 PDT
IMMIGRATION EDITION. This edition reviews news developments in the immigration law and the U.S.-Mexico border area. Attorney Carlos Spector-Calderon also answers listener concerns about their visa proceedings. Spector discussed a federal directive offering visa and travel assistance to family members of victims of terrorist attacks in the U.S. Also, A.G. John Ashcroft seeks authority to detain suspected undocumented immigrants for 48 hours. And North Carolina discusses a proposed law to regulate commercial promotion of public notaries.PROGRAM 3073 - 13:00 PDT
BRACERO DAY/LAWSUIT. The California legislature has proclaimed September 29, date of the arrival of the first Bracero workers to Stockton, as the Day of the Braceros. Community groups prepare commemoration activities. Several lawsuits are pending in U.S. federal courts demanding back pay for guest workers who toiled U.S. fields and railroads during the 40s and 50s. Wells Fargo Bank reportedly acknowledged being in possession of part of the account and the Mexican government is filing two suits. A Mexican congressional commission visits the U.S. to meet with Bracero groups.Guests: Senorino Ramirez, plaintiff, Senorino Ramirez vs. U.S. Government, The Republic of Mexico, ... Santa Rosa, CA; Sergio Moreno, director, Union de Braceros Mexicanos, Chicago.
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