President Bush addressed the nation to offer a plan to continue the course of the war in Iraq. He referred to Gen. David Petraeus’ congressional testimony about U.S. gains been made in Iraq and called on Congress to provide funds for the war. Democrats say the lack of political progress in Iraq means the strategy has failed. Congress members comment on Bush’ plan. Listeners are encouraged to call in.

Scientists explore the genetic risks involved in diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and breast and cervical cancer, all of which have a higher prevalence in the Latino population. What are the benefits of genetic testing to find out hereditary predisposition to certain illnesses? Are Latinos having access to genetic education and services?

More than a month after convening a special legislative session on health care, California Gov. Schwarzenegger and state legislative leaders remain divided. The governor vetoed the Democrats’ proposal and submitted his own legislation. A top issue to expand health care: how much would employers and low and middle-income workers share. Latino groups are urging Sacramento to pass a bill that ensures access to affordable health care for all state residents.

This is a conversation with veteran folksinger and songwriter Suni Paz on her recent album ‘Bandera Mía’, a collection of Argentine folk rhythms and her memory book titled ‘Destellos y Sombras’. She also premieres her arrangement Corrido de la Educación, a tune from the Chicano movement adapted to the current cry for literacy/excellence in education.

This is an interview with Félix Serdán Nájera, a veteran of an armed movement led in the 1940s by the late Rubén Jaramillo, a popular rural leader who had been a captain in the army of revolutionary general Emiliano Zapata. Serdán is currently an honorary figure for the rebels in Chiapas and an oral historian of the Jaramillista experience. This program is in coincidence with the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.

This program discusses prevailing beliefs about Latinos and education, including the notion that Latino parents don't have high expectations for their kids education and speaking Spanish at home confuses children. Parents are encouraged to comment on popular perceptions about Latino families. Expert guests share findings from their studies. This program kicks off the one-year-long series “Diploma en Mano,” a radio call-in show for parents to help their kids make it through college.

Nevada is a battleground state in this weekend’s primaries. Latinos, with 12 percent of the vote, are considered a key swing vote. Topics include efforts to attract electoral participation from newly-naturalized immigrants and non-citizens, the impact of early voting, and the efforts from political campaigns to reach out to the Latino vote.

THE IMMIGRATION BATTLEGROUNDS. Co-hosted with immigration law expert Rosalba Piña, this is a review of congressional or senate races where immigration is a wedge issue or immigration reform is playing a decisive role. This includes two districts in Illinois, one district in Washington State, and two in California. In Virginia, the debate on immigration has also been polarized.

Guests: Jorge Mursuli, President, Democracia USA, Miami, FL; Tania Unzueta, Reporter, WRTE, Chicago, IL; Dulce Mora, Reporter, WRTE, Chicago, IL; Raúl Feliciano Sánchez, Correspondent, Houston, TX.

THE SMART VOTER. Political scientists and seasoned civic leaders dialogue with listeners who call in to comment on the voting process, report irregularities or get practical advice for the voting booth. Irregularities reported include voters being timed in Virginia, Democratic candidates’ names missing from the ballot in Florida, and Latinos being seated at a table to vote with no privacy in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Guests: Josh Norek, Deputy Director, Voto Latino, Nueva York, NY; Clarissa Martínez, Director for Immigration Policy Project and National Campaigns, National Council of La Raza, Washington, D.C.; and Erica Bernal, Senior Director of Civic Engagement, National Association of Latino Elected Officials, Los Angeles, CA.

THE FINAL HOURS. In the final hours of voting on the East Coast, this hour features reports or opinions from listeners, news stories from reporters, and comments from election observers. Includes interviews with hunger strikers in Los Angeles calling for the candidates to pay more attention to immigration reform, and a look at the close mayoral race in Fresno, California, where for the first time a Latino could become mayor of this largely Latino city.

Guests: Rubén Tapia, Reporter, Los Ángeles, CA; Paulina Hermosillo, Journalist, Salem, OR; Juan Esparza, Editor, Vida en el Valle, Fresno, CA; and Lydia Camarillo, Vice President, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, San Antonio, TX.

THE FIRST RESULTS: I. As the last polling booths close on the West Coast, this evening edition reports on the first results being released on East Coast and Mid West states. Correspondents in key battleground states file news stories and seasoned journalists and political leaders comment on the first developments.

THE FIRST RESULTS: II. For the first time in history, the United States elects an African-American president. As Barack Obama takes the stage in Grant Park in Chicago, this program airs his speech and also includes interviews with campaign representatives, as well as reactions from radio listeners and news reports on the close race in Virginia and controversial propositions in California.

Guests: Barack Obama, President- Elect of the United States; Federico de Jesús, Obama Campaign, Chicago, IL; Rubén Tapia, Los Ángeles, CA; Patricia Guadalupe, Washington, DC; Araceli Martínez, Sacramento, CA; and Tania Unzueta, Chicago, IL.

ELECTION DAY: THE RESULTS. Analysts comment on the election of the first African-American as president of the United States of America and the effect that the Latino vote had on his win.

Guests: Sara Shakir, Producer, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Zaidee Stavely, Associate Producer, Radio Bilingüe, Fresno, CA; Erica Bernal, Senior Director of Civic Engagement, National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), Los Angeles, CA; and Dr. Juan Andrade, Executive Director, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Chicago, IL

LISTENERS' FORUM. Radio listeners are encouraged to call in to share their stories and views on the Election Day results.

FIESTAS FELICES FOR THE DIABETIC. Maria Marin was diagnosed with diabetes type I at age 15. She has now gained control over her diabetes and become a strong voice in the cause to get diabetes under control and lead a productive and healthy life. She talks about how to get a diabetes-control plan going and enjoy the holidays.

Guest: Dr. Maria Marin, Columnist and public speaker, author of the books "Mujer Sin Limite" and "Secretos de la Mujer Segura", spokesperson for the campaign "Por tu Familia" – American Diabetes Association.

IMMIGRANT-RIGHTS RALLIES. This is an extended coverage on a day of rallies for immigrant rights around the nation. During this hour, correspondents and listeners provide eye-witness reports from the sites of major marches and rallies. Also, analysts comment on the politics of immigration reform, including the public’s mood, action in the U.S. Congress, and initiatives from the White House.

Guests:

Rosalinda Guillén, Director, Community to Community, Bellingham, WA

Tomás Villanueva, March Co-Organizer, Yakima, WA

Rufino Domínguez, March Co-organizer, Director, Frente Indígena de Organizaciones Binacionales (FIOB), Fresno, CA

David Schmidt, March Co-organizer, Organizer, Si se Puede Coalition, San Diego, CA

Oscar Chacón, Executive Director, National Alliance of Latin American & Caribbean Communities

MAY 1 RALLIES. Three years after millions of demonstrators around the U.S. shook the world with a number of mega-rallies urging for immigration reform, a number of groups take to the streets again. They call attention to the climate of fear among immigrant families, the federal deportation raids, the increasing number of detention centers, and urge for comprehensive reform. During this hour, news correspondents file stories from the site of rallies in Illinois, Texas, California, Washington, and other regions.

Guests:

Obama Press conference
Sen. Charles Schummer

Tania Unzueta, Correspondent, Chicago, IL

Elvia Diaz, Correspondent, Phoenix,AZ

Raúl Feliciano Sánchez, Correspondent, Houston, Texas

Paulina Hermosillo, Correspondent, Salem, OR

Manuel Ocaño, Correspondent, San Diego, CA

Ernesto Arce, Reporter, KPFK, Los Angeles, CA

Juan José Gutierrez, Spokesperson, Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, Activist, Los Angeles, CA

FACING THE MORTGAGE CRISIS. California’s San Joaquin Valley is at the epicenter of the mortgage crisis. Some cities report the highest home foreclosure rates in the nation. They have been called “economic disaster areas” in Congress. This program reports on the issue and provides practical advice on how to manage debt, rework home loans and save homes from foreclosure. Experts also provide tips to avoid foreclosure rescue fraud. This special program is in collaboration with KVPT-TV in Fresno, CA.

Guests:

Randall Guerra, Executive Director, Community Housing Council of Fresno, Housing Resource Center, Fresno, CA;

Elias Del Gado, Financial Specialist, ClearPoint Center Counseling Solutions, Fresno, CA, www.clearpointfinancialsolutions.org;

Manuel García, Better Business Bureau, Fresno, CA.

Eliseo Villegas, Fresno, CA

DEBATE IN THE HEART OF FARMWORKER COUNTRY. The candidates for governor in California face off in Fresno, in the heart of California’s farm country. This race exemplifies the importance of the Latino vote nationwide. Republicans have long counted the Central Valley among their strongest bastions of support, but Democrats are gaining ground with Latino voters in the region. This edition offers analysis and reactions to the debate. Part of our series Hacia el Voto 2010, it airs from the studios of KSJV, Radio Bilingüe’s parent station in Fresno, CA.

Guests: Araceli Martínez, Reporter, Noticiero Latino, Fresno, CA; Richard Loa, Chairman, Republican National Hispanic Assembly, Latinos for Meg Whitman, Palmdale, CA, www.rnha.org ; Martha Escutia, Former California State Senator, Latinos for Jerry Brown, Los Angeles, CA.