Let's Talk New Mexico

Ty Bannerman, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Bryce Dix
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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. 1D AGO

    Let's talk about semi-open primaries

    Early voting started this week for the primary elections on June 2nd and this year New Mexicans who are not affiliated with a political party will have the opportunity to participate.

    54 min

  2. APR 30

    Lets talk about April's news

    We talk about April's most compelling news stories with the journalists who reported on them.

    53 min

  3. APR 23

    Let's Talk libraries—beyond books

    We're talking all about libraries this week, especially the things that they offer that aren't books. Internet access! Food pantries! Washer and dryer? Yes!

    55 min

  4. APR 16

    Let's Talk about New Mexicans losing food assistance

    SNAP underwent some big changes last year, and as a result an upcoming deadline is set to lock-out thousands of New Mexicans from food assistance for the next three years.

    55 min

  5. APR 14

    Let's talk about youth employment programs

    This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be checking out the Job Corps program, as well as similar youth-oriented programs that serve different purposes, like the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. We’ll speak to youth who are currently enrolled in the programs and those who have graduated to find out how their experience has affected their lives.

    55 min

  6. APR 2

    Let's talk social media safety after the Meta ruling

    A jury in New Mexico has found that social media giant Meta misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangering children. The owner of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp must pay out $375 million dollars in civil penalties.

    52 min

  7. MAR 19

    Let's Talk about New Mexico's affordable housing shortage

    This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be examining the housing crisis, looking at how we got to this point, and how our communities can pivot to help make sure New Mexicans can get the housing that they need.

    55 min

  8. MAR 16

    Let's Talk the PNM/Blackstone deal

    The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will soon decide whether or not the private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire PNM’s parent company. The proposed $11.5 billion acquisition of the Public Service Company of New Mexico has drawn fierce resistance. This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico we’re talking to the players at the center of the whole debate, and we’d love to hear from you! Email letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live at (505) 277-5866 Thursday morning at 9.

    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
    Ty Bannerman, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Bryce Dix
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk New Mexico

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