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Latin View Series 400 Episode Descriptions NOLA Code LTVW 401-13 K1 SD Base #401 – Baby Boomers The baby boom spanned from 1946 to 1964 and includes 78 million Americans, 8 million of which are Hispanic. As the oldest of the baby boomers begin to turn 60, Hispanic baby boomers offer a unique perspective of experiencing two worlds, traditional cultural values at home and great cultural change in society. Guests: Dr. Vincent C. de Baca – Chairman, Chicano Studies Department, Metro State College of Denver Anna Garcia – Owner, ANKO Metal Services Ric Padilla – Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, Qwest #402 – Latino Business Boom There are 1.6 million Hispanic owned businesses in the United States. That represents a 36% increase over the last five years. What are the ramifications of this rapid growth and what does it mean to the Latino community? Guests: Jerry Natividad, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Patricia Barela Rivera, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Leroy Romero, Director of the Colorado Minority Business Office #403 – Hispanic Marketing The most recent U.S. census reported that over 41 million Hispanics live in the U.S., representing over 700 billion dollars of purchasing power. This episode discusses the marketing trends to attract this growing demographic and the power it represents. Guests: Mario Carrera, Vice President and General Manager, Entravision Colorado Television and Radio Laura Sonderup – Director of U.S. Hispanic Marketing, Heinrich-Hispanidad Rick Werner – Marketing Consultant Octavio Gonzales – Territory Manager, Western Union #404 – Hispanic Health Care Disparities & The Uninsured While Hispanics make up 15% of the population of the United States, they make up over 29% of the uninsured in this country. What has caused this disparity of coverage and what is being done to remedy the problem? Guests: Dr. Patricia Gabow – CEO, Denver Health Medical Center Rose Gonzalez, R.N. Ph.D. – Director of Government Affairs, American Nurses Association Dr. Richard Miranda – Health ONE Alliance #405 – Diabetes Epidemic The Hispanic population of the United States is experiencing a Diabetes epidemic with over 2 million Hispanics suffering from the disease. Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death among Hispanics and experts only see the problem getting worse. This episode discusses this growing problem and the programs that have been created to address it. Guests: Dr. Chris Urbina – Director of Public Health, Denver Health Medical Center Roseanne Ainscough – American Diabetes Association #406 – Hispanic Youth Population Explosion Current U.S. Census statistics show that 1 in 10 Hispanics are younger than 5 years old. This growing young demographic will change the face of America. This episode examines the important issues that must be addressed to insure the successful education of this growing demographic. Guests: Martha Urioste, Ph.D. – Early Childhood Education Specialist and Retired Montessori Principal Tom Archuleta – Principal, Valdez Elementary School Manuel Escamilla – Rocky Mountain SER – Director of Denver Head Start #407 – Higher Education Solutions Only 2.6 million out of over 40 million Hispanics have at least a bachelor’s degree. Studies show how much a bachelor’s degree can effect the earning power and this episode addresses the programs in place to help close this higher education gap. Guests: Dr. Christine Johnson – President, Community College of Denver David Aragon – Co-Director, Multi-Cultural Engineering Program, University of Colorado Norma Huerta-Kelley – Counselor, Ft. Collins High School #408 – Hispanic Entrepreneurship Venture capitalists are working to help establish Hispanic small businesses throughout the country. Guests Federico Pena and George Franco discuss the success of these investment programs and the growth of Hispanic entrepreneurship. Guests: Federico Pena – Former Secretary of Energy and Transportation and Former Mayor of Denver George Franco – CEO, National Financial Corporation. #409 – One on One with Daniel Valdez Join host Sherri Vasquez as she hosts a one on one interview with internationally known Hispanic recording star, Daniel Valdez, known for his work with Linda Rondstadt, Zoot Suit Riot and La Bamba Guest: Daniel Valdez – Internationally known Hispanic Recording Star #410 –Technology Gap Only 43% of Hispanic households have a computer, far below the national average of 73%. This episode examines the programs that have been created to address this issue and analyzes the ramifications of this trend. Guests: Patricia Romero-Cronin – Vice President, IBM Global Service Dr. Abel Moreno – Chair, Computer Technology Department, Metro State College of Denver Lu Cordova – Technology Expert #411 – Hispanic Radio Growth While standard format radio stations across the country are experiencing flat ratings, stations with Spanish Speaking formats are experiencing phenomenal growth. What is behind this record growth and where are the trends headed? Guests: Annette Lavina – Entravision, Radio Division Richard Rocha – Clear Channel Communications Chuck Lontine – Managing Director, Marconi Media Ventures #412 – Immigration Policy Changes The Bush administration illegal immigration policy has shifted from guest worker programs to increased border security. How that will effect Hispanic support of the programs and other proposed reforms? Guests: Catherine Han Montoya – National Council of LARASA Arturo Martinez – Attorney and member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Polly Baca – Executive Director, LARASA – Colorado #413 – Mexican American Legal Defense Fund In this one on one interview with Ann Marie Tallman, the President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, host Sherri Vasquez takes a look at the organization that, since 1968 has helped Latinos in the areas of litigation, education, and political access. Guest: Ann Marie Tallman - President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund