Let's Talk New Mexico

Kaveh Mowahed, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Nash Jones, Bryce Dix
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Let's Talk New Mexico

Weekly public affairs program featuring interviews with policy makers, advocates, elected officials, artists, musicians and other news makers along with live phone calls from listeners.

  1. 31 OCT

    Let's talk about the environment and the election

    On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll explore climate issues as New Mexicans head to the polls in a year full of drought, wildfire, and sweltering heat. How is climate change affecting your vote?

    55 min

  2. 24 OCT

    Let's talk about road construction

    There seems to be never-ending road construction around our state. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss road construction, from funding to planning, and how we can best deal with the associated traffic.

    55 min

  3. 17 OCT

    Let's talk about Native American voters

    The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 should have given Native Americans the right to vote, but in New Mexico and other states it took decades more to materialize, and some of the same challenges to Natives voting are still present today. On the next Let's Talk New Mexico we'll discuss barriers to Natives voting and the political power their votes represent.

    55 min

  4. 10 OCT

    Let's talk about domestic violence

    Statistics show domestic violence is the leading cause of non-fatal injury to women while New Mexico ranks slightly higher than the national average when it comes to intimate partner violence. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by discussing efforts to make survivors safer and where help is still needed.

    54 min

  5. 3 OCT

    Let's talk about young voters

    8 million Generation Z folks will be turning 18 in time for this year’s election. Data shows they are more involved in government and politics than baby boomers were in the 1960’s. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll talk with young voters about what is important to them.

    55 min

  6. 19 SEPT

    Let's talk about public safety

    Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is holding a series of town halls on crime around the state after lawmakers rebuffed her call to stiffen some gun penalties and expand who can be involuntarily committed, saying her agenda could do more harm than good. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss ideas on public safety reform.

    55 min

  7. 5 SEPT

    Let's talk about pharmacy deserts

    This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico we'll discuss what’s driving pharmacy deserts across the country, and the particular issues we face closer to home.

    55 min

  8. 22 AUG

    Let's talk about medical bills

    New Mexico has made strides when it comes to protecting patients from surprise medical bills and aggressive debt collectors. But hospitals may still overcharge uninsured patients and those with insurance are still hit with massive bills. On this week’s Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss whether the new protections are working as intended and what steps could further reform medical billing.

    55 min
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Weekly public affairs program featuring interviews with policy makers, advocates, elected officials, artists, musicians and other news makers along with live phone calls from listeners.

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  • Creator
    Kaveh Mowahed, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Nash Jones, Bryce Dix
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk New Mexico

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