Fronteras
Fridays at 12 noon and Sundays at 9 p.m.
Presented by Texas Public Media, "Fronteras" explores the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment. "Fronteras" airs on Texas Public Radio stations, can be streamed at tpr.org or downloaded as a podcast.
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Latest Episodes
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Fronteras: ‘Latinos Are Hit First And Worst’—Federal Support Falls Short For Minority-Owned BusinessAbout 70% of Latino-owned businesses who completed applications for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program never received any funding before the pot…
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COVID-19 has taken a deadly toll on factory workers in Mexico, as several employees at a Lear Corporation manufacturing plant in Ciudad Juárez have died.…
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DACA recipients in the U.S. all face an uncertain future as the Trump administration has proposed ending the program entirely. And an estimated 29,000…
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Farm workers are deemed essential during the coronavirus pandemic. But many of these critical workers won’t reap the benefits of the $2.2 trillion…
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Thousands of migrants awaiting asylum hearings in Mexico now face a greater threat with the outbreak of COVID-19. The international medical humanitarian…
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There are nearly 26,000 people experiencing homelessness in Texas. With limited or no access to everyday hygiene products or information on how to protect…
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Bars closing, social gatherings limited to 10 people, restaurants restricted to take-out only, visitors banned from nursing homes — COVID-19 has…
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Poet Laureates are government-appointed figures whose voices not only promote poetry, but often reflect and speak to the current sentiment of the country.…
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The works of two San Antonio-area artists are elevated to a national stage by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.Texas Public Radio’s…
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Many in the industry have known for decades people of color are not represented enough in literature and the publishing world, and that concerns writers…