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Friday, September 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:23:23 +0000

Final preparations are underway to mark 20 years since the September 11th terror attacks that changed the nation; Pres. Biden ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans; Mexican authorities continue to violently crackdown on Central American and Haitian migrants trying to reach the US/Mexico border seeking asylum; and today is the last episode of Unews the broadcast and podcast, stay tuned for an exciting announcement. Thank you for following!

Thursday, September 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 18:52:56 +0000

Los Angeles school district, the second largest in the country, is expected to announce a vaccine requirement for students 12 and up; President Biden will be laying out a six pronged strategy to fight the pandemic, including vaccine mandates for federal workers; former NYPD detective remembers the events of 9/11 and how the terrorist attacks changed policing in New York City.

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 19:55:36 +0000

New COVID cases among children are skyrocketing with nearly 252,000 American children testing positive for the virus last week; a powerful earthquake has struck in southern Mexico near Acapulco, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City hundreds of miles away; Vice President Kamala Harris stomps for Gavin Newsom head of governor’s recall election.

Friday, September 3rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 3 Sep 2021 18:13:59 +0000

President Biden is in Louisiana surveying the damage caused by Hurricane Ida as thousands of people remain without power; at least 50 confirmed deaths in the North East after Ida’s remnants caused historic flash flooding; growing fallout after the Supreme Court allows the most restrictive abortion law to take effect in Texas, president Biden calling it “almost un-American.”

Thursday, September 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 18:12:15 +0000

The remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped historic rain over New York City, with at least 20 deaths linked to flooding in the region; in New Orleans, an ongoing power outage after Hurricane Ida is making the sweltering summer unbearable; the CDC has issued a travel warning, telling vaccinated people to "consider their risk" and telling unvaccinated people not to travel at all.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 18:25:08 +0000

Thousands of Louisiana residents are sweltering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida with no electricity, no tap water, little gasoline and no clear idea of when things might improve; President Biden passionately defended the way the U.S. ended its 20-year "forever war" in Afghanistan during a Tuesday address to the nation; covid cases and hospitalizations are rising across the country but so are vaccine rates thanks in part to vaccine mandates.

Tuesday, August 31st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:33:13 +0000

Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks have brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety; the final military flight has left Afghanistan but 200 Americans were unable to leave; nearly 97% of US counties are now either reporting high or substantial community transmission of covid according to the CDC; and a violinist in Venezuela survives covid and now uses music to help others get through the illness.

Monday, August 30th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:09:40 +0000

Hurricane Ida became a tropical storm as top winds slowed over Mississippi overnight; average daily hospitalizations from covid-19 have crossed 100,000 for the first time since the winter surge; rocket fire targeting Kabul’s airport struck a nearby neighborhood during the final hours of the American troop withdrawal.

Friday, August 27th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:29:28 +0000

Pentagon officials say over 12,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in the past 24 hours as the withdrawal deadline nears; US forces in Afghanistan remain on edge bracing for another possible terrorist attack; the delta variant now accounts for 99% of all cases in the US; a judge says Florida school districts may impose mask mandates, rules Gov. DeSantis overstepped his authority.

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:39:33 +0000

Two blasts outside of Kabul’s airport killed at least a dozen people and injured scores, including several US Marines; covid hospitalizations are at a seven month high in the US with many ICUs at or near capacity; and proposed redistricting in Colorado will splinter the Latino vote among three Republican strongholds, diluting the group’s voting power.

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:50:00 +0000

President Biden says he’s sticking to the August 31st withdrawal deadline in Afghanistan despite growing pressure to extend it; Johnson and Johnson says a new study found antibody levels in people who got the shot and booster 6 months later increased nine fold; the Supreme Court orders the “Remain in Mexico” policy reinstated.

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:21:30 +0000

President Biden has decided to stick with his Aug. 31 deadline for completing the evacuation from Afghanistan; the FDA has given full approval to Pfizer’s covid-19 vaccine, potentially urging more people to get vaccinated; and a Salvadoran immigrant survives a violent crash along the border but is deported almost immediately.

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:24:49 +0000

The FDA grants full approval to Pfizer’s covid vaccine; Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhone Island, drenching the Northeast; President Biden says the chaotic airlift of Americans and Afghan allies is accelerating, more than 10,000 evacuated over the last 24 hours.

Friday, August 20th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:15:51 +0000

President Biden addresses the nation on the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan; the latest on the pandemic as more Americans are hospitalized today than at any point since the crisis began; and an extreme weather watch for New England amid a new hurricane watch designation.

Thursday, August 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:50 +0000

Chaos continues in Afghanistan as President Biden issues U.S. troop commitment during evacuation operation; the Biden administration announces Covid-19 booster shot plan starting in late September; and the latest U.S. job numbers provide hope for a rebounding economy.

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:35:25 +0000

Uncertainty and fear still circulating in Afghanistan as the Taliban moves to consolidate power and form a new government; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19 after banning mask mandates; and extreme weather continues impacting the U.S., as wildfires ravage the West Coast and tropical storms slam the Georgia and South Carolina.

Tuesday, August 17th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:37:50 +0000

A humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan as President Biden defends his decision to withdraw U.S. troops; Haiti facing a tropical depression after at least 1,400 people have died from the recent earthquake; and the Biden administration expected to push for booster shots as the Delta variant surges around the country.

Monday, August 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:14:12 +0000

Chaos in Afghanistan after the Taliban take Kabul, spurring evacuations of U.S. personnel and generating fear among Afghans; another tragedy strikes Haiti after a massive earthquake kills at least 1,300 people; and Louisiana and Florida top global Covid-19 case counts as U.S. schools prepare to open.

Friday, August 13th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:31:03 +0000

Florida continues breaking Covid-19 infection records as debates over masks in schools rages nationwide; extreme temperatures still affecting much of the U.S., from extreme heat to the latest tropical storm; and the latest numbers at the southern U.S. border reveal a pressing challenge for the Biden administration.

Thursday, August 12th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:28:05 +0000

Florida reports a record number of Covid-19 cases as the number of hospitalized children rises around the U.S.; California announces new mask mandates for public school teachers and staff, as businesses follow suit; and the release of new U.S. census data sparks a fight for control of Congress.

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:24:13 +0000

School mask mandate battles continue across the U.S., as Texas and Florida districts defy orders from governors; Senate Democrats move forward with a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that could have a major impact on U.S. immigration; and massive wildfires continue spreading around the world, from Europe to the Americas.

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:05:13 +0000

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns following accusations of sexual harassment; the Senate votes to pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill; and mask debates continue as ICU beds around the country fill up and pediatric Covid-19 cases are on the rise.

Monday, August 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 18:26:12 +0000

The United Nations issues a stark warning in a report on the planet’s intensifying climate crisis; California’s expanding Dixie Fire now the state’s second-largest wildfire in history; and the latest on recent Covid-19 spikes in the U.S., as more children and teens are hospitalized.

Friday, August 6th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 18:04:24 +0000

Good economic news today, more than 900,000 jobs were added in July, higher than forecast; new covid cases are averaging 100,000 a day due to the fast-spreading delta variant; an aid to embattled Governor Cuomo filed a criminal suit for sexual misconduct; and in California Wilson Barrios died in police custody now his family demands justice.

Thursday, August 5th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 18:14:12 +0000

Health officials in the US are warning that new covid infections could hit 200,000 per day within the next six weeks; mounting pressure on Governor Cuomo to resign after an investigation found he sexually harassed female staffers; Mexico sues US gun manufacturers for contributing to arms trafficking deaths.

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 18:43:11 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo faces mounting pressure to resign after an investigation found he sexually harassed staffers; the CDC issues eviction moratorium extending until Oct. 3rd for areas hard-hit by covid; Biden Administration to offer vaccines to immigrants at the border.

Monday, August 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 18:21:24 +0000

The delta variant surging in the US with more than 76% of counties reporting high or substantial transmission rates; the final text of the bipartisan infrastructure agreement has been completed and a vote could be held this week; organizations advocating for stricter gun laws launch a new campaign featuring mock testimonies and wills of young Americans to call Congress’ attention.

Friday, July 30th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:42:59 +0000

A new CDC report obtained by The Washington Post says the delta variant is more contagious than the common cold adding urgency to the race to vaccinate; President Biden urges Democrats to include immigration reform, including a path to citizenship, in the massive infrastructure bill; and in an exclusive interview Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell describes the moment he thought he was going to die during the Jan. 6 riots.

Thursday, July 29th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:11:32 +0000

President Biden set to announce a vaccine requirement for federal workers; the delta variant now accounting for 57,000 new cases a day, an increase of 400% in just over a month; and undocumented immigrant in LA wins the lottery but can’t claim the prize because of his lack of documents.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:41:11 +0000

Citing the highly transmissible Delta variant, the CDC is recommending that vaccinated people resume masking indoors in certain parts of the country; despite Republican opposition, the House select committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has held its first hearing; and more wind coupled with higher temperatures could worsen California’s largest wildfire.

Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:19:33 +0000

Summary: In a reversal the CDC recommends indoor masking for vaccinated people and recommends everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask regardless of vaccination status; police officers deliver emotional testimony on their Jan. 6th response before first House select committee members; the Biden Administration is planning to allow expedited deportations of certain immigrants arriving at the border.

Monday, July 26th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:43:41 +0000

Major medical groups urge health care employers to mandate vaccines; thousands of Cubans march to the White House demanding stronger measures against the Cuban regime; Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins House Committee investigating Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol.

Friday, July 23nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:56:32 +0000

Health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels a new summer surge; the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games officially kick-off despite surge in coronavirus cases; Cuban officials dismiss as irrelevant new sanctions by the Biden Administration following days of protests in the island.

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:58:36 +0000

President Biden is expressing frustration over the slower pace of vaccination as the delta variant fuels daily case increases; VP Harris meets with Dreamers and undocumented youth after DACA was ruled unconstitutional by a Texas federal judge; House GOP leader McCarthy calls Speaker Pelosi’s veto of two Republicans for a Jan. 6th committee an abuse of power; seven Latino sites have been identified as in need of federal preservation and protection.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:00:18 +0000

Health experts are pleading with Americans to get vaccinated as the delta variant now accounts for 83% of cases; Nancy Pelosi vetoes two of Rep. McCarthy’s picks for Jan. 6th select committee; massive wildfires out west bring hazy conditions to the east coast.

Tuesday, July 20th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:59:00 +0000

Health officials across the country are on high alert as new Coronavirus infections continue to spike, now averaging 30,000 new cases per-day; Amazon founder Jeff Bezos blasts off to the edge of space on the first crewed flight from his firm Blue Origin; President Biden orders review of US-Cuba policies including remittances.

Monday, July 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:54:45 +0000

Covid cases are increasing across the country mostly among the millions of unvaccinated people despite widespread vaccine availability; Capitol rioter who breached the Senate gets eight months for felony; Senate Democrats push a key test vote on Biden’s infrastructure agenda; advocates demand congressional action to protect DREAMERS after a federal judge in Texas declares DACA

Friday, July 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:53:28 +0000

FDA warns about a rare neurological condition linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine; President Biden lays out the case for voting rights as the GOP leads state efforts to restrict voting access; and the latest on protests in Cuba as the government cracks down on political unrest.

Thursday, July 15th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:49:22 +0000

The US Surgeon General issues warning about covid misinformation, encouraging social media companies to do more to prevent it; Biden Admin is beginning to distribute expanded child tax credit payments; Cuba lifts restrictions on food and medicines following protests.

Wednesday, July 14th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:01:36 +0000

Covid cases across the country have doubled in just the last three weeks fueled by the more contagious delta variant; Cuban-Americans in Miami take to the streets in support with protestors in the island; Biden administration is assigning more officials to deal with a backlog of DACA applications.

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:53:45 +0000

Monday, July 12, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:10:15 +0000

Pfizer to meet with top U.S. health officials amid disagreements about the timing on Covid-19 vaccine booster shots; historic protests kick off in Cuba over food shortages and high prices during the pandemic; and billionaire Richard Branson successfully takes off into orbit.

Friday, July 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 16:48:44 +0000

Florida officials are working on plans to demolish what’s left of the Champlain Towers; the Trump Organization and its CFO were charged in a “sweeping and audacious” tax fraud scheme.; all US and coalition forces have left Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan; White House is sending teams to covid hot spots where vaccination rates remain low.

Thursday, July 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 17:50:48 +0000

Trump Organization CFO surrenders to face charges; President Biden meets with families and first responders of Surfside collapse; the US Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s voting restrictions.

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:29:38 +0000

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:29:49 +0000

Summary: Search in Surfside building collapse stretches to day six; President Biden heads to Miami for Thursday meeting with families of Surfside collapse; House to vote on bill launching Jan.6th commission.

Monday, June 28th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:13:24 +0000

More than 150 people are still unaccounted for in the Surfside building collapse; President Biden orders airstrikes near Iraq-Syria border; the delta variant is now present in all but one US state.

Friday, June 25th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:56:56 +0000

Four dead and still 159 unaccounted for in Florida condo collapse; VP Harris visits the US-Mexico border; DOJ is suing Georgia over the state’s restrictive voting laws.

Thursday, June 24th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:10:23 +0000

A tragic Miami Beach condo collapses, leaving at least one person dead, and over 50 unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue; President Biden announces a bipartisan infrastructure deal; and pop superstar Britney Spears delivers an emotional plea to be freed and alleges serious abuse in her personal and professional life.

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:57:24 +0000

President Biden to lay out plan to curb violent crime; Senate Republicans block voting rights bill; VP Kamala Harris announces visit to the border.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:03:45 +0000

The Senate is voting today on an expansive voting rights bill; Supreme Court unanimously backs compensation to student athletes; relaxed gun laws in Texas are giving rise to concerns about vigintalism at the border.

Monday, June 21th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:28:22 +0000

Biden Admin to release $3,600 in child tax credits for children under 6; Claudette has strengthened in to a tropical storm and is making its way along the Southeast; officials warn Delta variant could cause a fall spike if more people don’t get vaccinated.

Friday, June 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:39:03 +0000

Federal workers will observe Juneteenth today after President Biden officially made it the 12th federal holiday; a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as a potential tropical cyclone moves towards the Gulf Coast; an El Salvador beach town embraces Bitcoin after Pres. Bukele announces plans to make it legal tender.

Thursday, June 17th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:03:34 +0000

The Supreme Court dismisses a challenge to Obamacare for the third time; the Biden Administration rolls back Trump-era rules limiting domestic and gang violence victims from requesting asylum; health officials remain concerned about virus mutations and the unvaccinated.

Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:39:04 +0000

Russia and the US agree to hold cybersecurity talks; Senate passes bill making Juneteenth a holiday; Mexican Consulate in L.A. announces imitative facilitating remittances.

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:54:42 +0000

President Biden travels to Geneva ahead of Putin summit; VP Harris meets with Dreamers and TPS recipients; the U.S. reaches 600,000 covid deaths.

Friday, June 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:08:01 +0000

President Biden and world leaders kick off the G7 summit; FDA orders J&J to throw out 60 million doses produced at troubled plant; VP Harris tells Univision’s Ilia Calderon that she plans to visit the border in exclusive interview.

Thursday, June 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:24:12 +0000

President Biden meeting today with British PM Boris Johnson; Emma Coronel pleads guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering ; covid variant that first emerged in India is spreading rapidly around the world.

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:05:23 +0000

President Biden is traveling to Europe on the first overseas trip of his term; infrastructure talks between Biden and Republicans collapse; a 5-year-old Guatemalan girl was found wondering alone in the border.

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 18:42:04 +0000

VP Kamala Harris and Mexican President meet in Mexico City over the migrant crisis at the US border; Senate report details security failures; El Salvador’s president announces plans to make Bitcoin legal tender.

Monday, June 7th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:09:22 +0000

Vice President Harris travels to Guatemala to seek cooperation to slow migration to the US; the Supreme Court rules TPS holders can’t apply for permanent residency; a federal judge overturns California’s assault weapons ban.

Friday, June 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 4 Jun 2021 18:44:32 +0000

The White House warns about increasing cyberattack threats; President Biden starts push to 70% national vaccine target amid growing vaccine disparities; and the Pentagon weighs in on unusual aerial phenomena and the possibility of extra-terrestrial life.

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 18:30:34 +0000

Another cyberattack strikes the U.S., this time in Massachusetts; Michael Flynn “coup” comments raise concerns about new threats of violence; and a new White House initiative seeks to meet President Biden’s goal of 70% of U.S. residents vaccinated by July 4.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:36:12 +0000

President Biden appoints VP Kamala Harris to lead federal election protection efforts; a massive cyberattack targets a leading U.S. meat supplier; and the outbreak of U.S. mass shootings continues from Miami to Los Angeles. Tags: President Biden, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, voting rights, elections, cybersecurity, national security, hacking, mass shooting, gun control, Miami, Los Angeles

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 18:38:13 +0000

The U.S. pays tribute to the sacrifices of generations of American soldiers over Memorial Day weekend; President Biden travels to Tulsa to commemorate the anniversary of one of the worst episodes of racial violence in U.S. history; and a dramatic walkout by Texas Democrats kills a sweeping voter registration bill.

Friday, May 28th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:57:11 +0000

Republican Senators defeat measure to form Jan. 6 commission; FBI says guns involved in San Jose shooting were legally obtained; worker shortages to impact holiday weekend travelers.

Thursday, May 27th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 27 May 2021 18:25:30 +0000

Nine victims dead in shooting at San Jose, California rail yard; Senate voting on whether to form Jan. 6th commission; VP Kamala Harris is meeting with business leaders in her efforts to address the root causes of migration from Central America.

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:17:56 +0000

Multiple people were shot near a light rail control center in San Jose, California; the Manhattan DA convenes a special grand jury to consider potential charges in Trump Organization probe; Netflix is premiering series about the tragic 2011 massacre in Allende, Mexico.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 25 May 2021 18:08:33 +0000

The White House announces over 50% of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19; the Biden administration promises to help rebuild Gaza while working toward a lasting peace in the region; and a look at George Floyd’s life and legacy one year after his murder at the hands of a police officer.

Monday, May 24th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 24 May 2021 18:20:16 +0000

New covid cases drop to the lowest levels in a year; Blinken traveling to the Middle East to push peace talks after ceasefire; ICE closes two controversial detention centers

Friday, May 21st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 21 May 2021 19:27:32 +0000

An exclusive interview with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on school reopenings, masks, and education inequality facing Latino communities; clashes resume between Palestinians and Israeli police in Jerusalem less than 12 hours after a ceasefire was declared; and daily U.S. vaccination numbers drop as mask debates intensify.

Thursday, May 20th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:21:10 +0000

House Democrats pass a bill to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot with some GOP support; deadly storms slam parts of Louisiana and Texas; and is it too soon to relax mask mandates as U.S. vaccinations continue to climb?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2021 18:44:58 +0000

Top Senate GOP leaders reject probe into Jan. 6 riot; Biden presses Netanyahu to wind down offensive that has left hundreds dead; US State Dept. deems several in President Bukele’s inner circle as corrupt.

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 18 May 2021 18:46:10 +0000

President Biden expresses support for a cease fire in call with Netanyahu; Covid cases in the US drop to the lowest levels; Biden administration starts easing Title 42, pandemic-related order blocking migrants from seeking asylum.

Friday, May 14th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:24:51 +0000

CDC says fully vaccinated Americans don’t need masks in most instances; President Biden meets with Dreamers in The Oval Office in a sign that immigration remains one of his priorities; gas shortages are gripping Washington D.C. but easing further south.

Thursday, May 13th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 13 May 2021 19:08:44 +0000

Colonial Pipeline restarts operations; CDC is giving 12 to 15 year olds the greenlight to get Pfizer’s vaccine; violent protests in Colombia continue for the second week in a row.

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 12 May 2021 18:40:34 +0000

More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, mainly from panic buying; Trump critic Liz Cheney is ousted from leadership post; five migrant children found alone along the border including an infant.

Tuesday, May 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 11 May 2021 18:09:09 +0000

Inoculations for adolescents may start as soon as Thursday; White House says fuel supply has so far not experienced widespread disruptions after the Colonial Pipeline hack; pandemic-related delays in health screenings could cause many cancers to go undiagnosed.

Monday, May 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:22:43 +0000

Pipeline hit by cyberattack could be online by week's end; Fauci says federal guidance on indoor mask use may soon change; NYC officials are warning undocumented immigrants of scams offering services legalizing status.

Friday, May 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 7 May 2021 18:17:05 +0000

Employers didn’t add as many jobs as expected in April but Biden sounds optimistic about the economic recovery; federal grand jury indicts ex-officers in George Floyd’s death; anti-government protests in Colombia continue for the 9th consecutive day.

Thursday, May 6th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 6 May 2021 18:08:44 +0000

Covid cases are declining and will continue dropping even more by July says CDC; President Biden traveling to Louisiana to sell his trillion dollar infrastructure proposal; a Guatemalan father recounts his daughter’s deadly ordeal crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 5 May 2021 18:12:42 +0000

President Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of Americans by July 4th; Trump will not be returning to Facebook for now says Oversight Board; death toll rises to 25 after a subway overpass collapsed in Mexico City.

Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 4 May 2021 18:17:56 +0000

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured in Mexico City’s train overpass collapse; governors across the US are starting to end covid restrictions; Biden Administration lifts refugee cap to 62,500 after backlash.

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 3 May 2021 19:00:57 +0000

Biden Administration starts to reunite families separated at the border under Trump Admin.; a vessel suspected of being used for human smuggling capsizes off San Diego’s coast; FDA expected to approve Pfizer’s covid vaccine for 12-15 year olds as early as this week.

Friday, April 30th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:44:51 +0000

A new report outlines a series of missteps surrounding the murder and disappearance of Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén; more than half of the country is reporting a decline in covid cases over the last week; police killings of Latinos lacking the same national attention according to Los Angeles Times writer.

Thursday, April 29th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:54:09 +0000

On his 100th day in office President Biden heads to Georgia to rally support for his economic agenda; Anthony Alvarez had a gun, his back turned when police shot him; Department of Justice blocks Trump-era ban on sanctuary cities.

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:42:28 +0000

A North Carolina judge denies the release of body cam footage in the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.; President Biden is unveiling $1.8 Trillion package during address to Congress; a Republican-led election audit is underway in Maricopa County months after Trump’s defeat.

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:59:57 +0000

Fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors says CDC; the family of Andrew Brown reveals results from an independent autopsy in police involved shooting; Latinos are fueling growth in non-traditional states like North Carolina according to new census data.

Monday, April 26, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:41:12 +0000

Family of Andrew Brown is unable to see bodycam footage on the deadly officer involved shooting; rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes now with warnings; and VP Harris meets with Guatemala’s president to discuss solutions to growing number of migrants at the border.

Friday, April 23rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:59:59 +0000

CDC vaccine advisers meeting to discuss how to move forward with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; Biden closes global climate summit; a temporary shelter for migrant children opens in California.

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:00:41 +0000

The White House makes a new push to combat vaccine hesitancy; Biden commits the US to slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030; today is the anniversary of Vanessa Guillen’s death.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:11:40 +0000

Reaction after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin found guilty for murdering George Floyd; the U.S. Justice Department announces an investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices; and the U.S. approaches President Biden’s goal of 200 million people vaccinated in his first 100 days.

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:03:53 +0000

Nation braces for verdict as jury deliberates in Chauvin’s murder case; President Biden meets with leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; and a look at the role of “coyotes” or human smugglers in the rising number of migrants at the US border.

Monday, April 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:42:39 +0000

Closing arguments start on Chauvin’s trial; Biden backtracks on keeping Trump-era refugee caps; and “red flag” laws in Indiana failed to prevent deadly FedEx shooting.

Friday, April 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:53:45 +0000

Police are working to identify gunman in the Indianapolis shooting; anger in Chicago in the police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo; Biden speeds up refugee admissions but doesn’t raise Trump-era caps.

Thursday, April 15th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:45:58 +0000

Biden announces restrictions on Russia over cyber spying and election interference; Texas GOP officials in Harris County are recruiting an “army” of poll watchers in Houston’s Black and Latino neighborhoods; a 12-year-old girl in Mexico is her helping her town’s elders get vaccinated.

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:05:04 +0000

The Minnesota police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black man will be charged with second-degree manslaughter; Biden announcing his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan; and Senate is expected to vote on the future of the anti-Asian hate crimes bill.

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:54:06 +0000

FDA recommends pausing rollout of Johnson and Johnson vaccine after 6 reported cases of blood clots; the officer who killed Daunte Wright says she mistook her weapon for a taser; and “O’ Miami” poetry festival is offering made-to-order poems for people grieving loved ones during the pandemic.

Monday, April 12th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:04:26 +0000

New protests in Minneapolis after the police shooting of an unarmed Black man just miles away from where the Chauvin murder trial is taking place; the family of a 10-year-old Nicaraguan boy who was found wondering alone in the desert described his ordeal crossing the border exclusively to Univision; and a look at opening day at Dodger Stadium after one year of covid shutdowns.

Friday, April 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 9 Apr 2021 18:05:43 +0000

Floyd died of a lack of oxygen according to forensic pathologist on tenth day of Chauvin’s trial; 168,000 migrants were apprehended at the US-Mexico border in March alone; and New York creates a pandemic relief fund for undocumented people.

Thursday, April 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 18:02:00 +0000

President Biden announces executive action on gun safety measures; Floyd died from low level of oxygen according to a medical expert during Chauvin’s trial; and a record-breaking 19,000 unaccompanied minors traveled across US-Mexico border in March.

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 18:18:01 +0000

CDC says the UK variant is now the dominant strain in the US; use-of-force experts testify on former officer Chauvin’s trial; families are separating at the border so children can enter the US alone according to CBP.

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 17:55:40 +0000

President Biden moves up date by which all American’s over 16 can get vaccinated; murder trial of Derek Chauvin continues; LexisNexis signs deal with ICE causing alarm among pro-immigrant activists.

Monday, April 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 5 Apr 2021 17:51:45 +0000

Latest deadly attack pushes Capitol Police further toward crisis; Florida authorities work to avert catastrophic contaminated pond collapse; and more than 3 million covid-19 vaccine doses are administered daily in the US.

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 18:04:04 +0000

Day 4 of Chauvin’s murder trial, his longtime girlfriend sharing details about Floyd’s personal life; Pfizer now says its vaccine is effective for up to six months; Biden administration pauses repayment of some private student loans; and a third mass shooting in just two weeks after a gunman opens fire at an office complex in California.

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:25:06 +0000

Day 3 of the Chauvin murder trial continues with never before seen surveillance footage inside the convenience store and Floyd’s last moments; Pfizer says its vaccine is effective for children between 12-15 years old; Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is under investigation for allegedly having an inappropriate relation with an underage girl; and cameras go inside the Donna, TX facility, which with a capacity for 250, now holds 4,000 migrants.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:35:14 +0000

The trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd continues as prosecutors bring up emotional witness testimony; President Biden urges Americans to keep using masks and social distance as the nations sees spike in cases; and today is the 40th anniversary of President Reagan’s assassination attempt which eventually led to passage of the Brady Bill requiring background checks on most gun sales.

Monday, March 29th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:27:59 +0000

The trial begins for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd; concerns of a fourth wave as Covid-19 cases rise in several U.S. states; and the container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal is finally free.

Friday, March 26th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:13:56 +0000

Georgia Republicans approved a voting overhaul increasing voter ID requirements; President Biden defended his administration’s handling of migrants arriving at the border; Pfizer starts vaccine trials on children aged 5-11; the suspect in the Boulder shooting passed a background check before buying gun; and Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama vote on whether to form a union.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:20:08 +0000

More details are emerging about the 10 people killed when a gunman opened fire in a Boulder supermarket; President Biden calls on congress to tighten gun laws; a White House delegation is heading to the southern border to visit a migrant care center; more states are expanding covid-19 vaccine eligibility; and a look at state Republican efforts at passing restrictive voting laws.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:06:24 +0000

Authorities name all 10 victims of the supermarket shooting in Colorado, the suspect is in custody; health officials say AstraZeneca might have released outdated clinical trial data; the Biden administration under fire from all sides for its handling of the humanitarian crisis at the border; and local organizations at the border urge the president to come up with concrete solutions on immigration.

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:56:49 +0000

Clinical trials show the AstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective, if approved it would be the fourth vaccine available in the US; the Biden administration continues struggling with a border surge of migrants, especially unaccompanied minors; investigators now say they have enough evidence to charge Capitol Hill rioters with sedition charges; Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan.

Friday, March 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:26:31 +0000

President Biden and VP Harris are meeting with Atlanta’s Asian American leaders in the wake of the murder that left 8 people dead, among them 6 women of Asian descent; the House passed two measures opening a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, farm workers and TPS holders; the CDC changes school guidance allowing desks to be closer together; and Mexican undocumented farm workers in South Florida get a consular ID in order to be able to get vaccinated.

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:30:19 +0000

Killings of 6 women of Asian descent in Atlanta prompt conversation about the rise of anti-Asian violence; the House is voting today on two bills creating a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and farm workers; 15 states are seeing an uptick in covid infections as more states lift coronavirus restrictions; the Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary; and last week’s unemployment claims rise to 770,000.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:33:58 +0000

Eight people are dead and a suspect is in custody following a shooting at three Atlanta-area massage parlors; President Biden is asking people not to cross the US-Mexico border, as his administration scrambles to take care of the surge of unaccompanied children already here; Republicans introduce an immigration proposal including protections for Dreamers; Latin American countries are struggling to contain the spread of the virus while vaccine efforts rollout slowly; and despite being hailed as the most diverse Oscar nominees in history, few Latinos make the list.

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:16:23 +0000

The White House is under pressure to address the growing number of unaccompanied minors arriving at the southern border just as President Biden takes a victory lap on the covid relief bill; European nations are under lockdown amid a new wave in cases; two men are arrested in connection to Capitol police officer Sicknick’s death; 50% of New Yorkers say Gov. Cuomo should resign; and a man in Los Angeles gives up his savings to stop a stranger’s business from closing.

Monday, March 15th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:05:14 +0000

President Biden is turning to FEMA to help care for thousands of unaccompanied minors arriving at the border; President Biden is traveling to Pennsylvania to tout his covid relief bill; a record 3 million Americans got vaccinated on Saturday as the pace continues to pick up and cases continue to drop; a seventh woman has come forward with accusations of inappropriate behavior by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo; and Bad Bunny wins best Latin Pop Album of the year at the Grammys and Selena was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Friday, March 12th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:11:06 +0000

President Biden pledges to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1st and raised possibility of having a normal July 4th celebration; 2020 is the deadliest year in more than a century in the US; a look at the pandemic’s effects on mental health and the economy; and after a devastating layoff in the midst of the pandemic a lawyer launches her plan b.

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:29:18 +0000

President Biden signs the $1.9 Trillion covid relief bill on the one year anniversary of the pandemic; the Biden administration announces plans to purchase 100 million more J&J vaccines; more than 100,000 migrants were encountered along the border last month according to DHS data; a judge adds a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death; and the podcast “Anything for Selena” examines the life of legendary Tejano singer Selena and her impact on Latino identity.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:12:23 +0000

Congress is poised to approve the landmark $1.9 Trillion covid relief bill today; the FBI is asking for help finding the person who left pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC the night before the Capitol riot; covid restrictions on Texas businesses are lifted today as well as the statewide mask mandate despite warnings from health officials; the number of unaccompanied minors arriving at the border continue growing; and enrollment at community colleges drop during the pandemic but enrollment at colleges and universities remain unchanged.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 19:09:07 +0000

The House is voting tomorrow on Biden’s nearly $2 Trillion covid relief bill; the CDC puts out new guidelines for fully vaccinated people but some health experts say the travel restrictions are unnecessary; jury selection starts in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death; and Meghan Markle’s revelations about her mental health struggles reverberate a day after Oprah’s tell-all interview.

Monday, March 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 19:40:40 +0000

The CDC releases guidelines for fully vaccinated people; the House of Representatives votes today on Biden’s nearly $2 Trillion covid relief bill; top NY Democrat says Gov. Andrew Cuomo must resign; and Mexican authorities dismantle migrant camp in Matamoros.

Friday, March 5th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 19:15:35 +0000

The Senate is debating President Biden’s $1.9 Trillion covid relief package, voting on amendments is expected to drag through the weekend; Police wants to keep 5,000 National Guard troops at the Capitol until mid-May because of extremist threats; the Biden Administration is facing a growing influx of migrants at the border; a Guatemalan woman lost her life in the deadly SUV crash in California; and Alabama’s GOP governor extends mask mandate.

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:07:21 +0000

The US Capitol on high alert over fears of a possible militia plot to storm the building; President Biden blasts lifting of restrictions and mask mandate in Texas; and immigrant families are getting tested for covid-19 at the border before being released into the US.

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 19:37:42 +0000

Investigators looking into a California SUV crash that killed 13 passengers; Senate expected to take up Biden’s nearly $2 Trillion covid relief bill as the president now agrees to target direct payments; Senate hearing examines security failures at the Capitol; President Biden says the US will have enough vaccines for all Americans by end of May; farm workers in some California counties start getting vaccinated despite undocumented status.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 19:42:15 +0000

FBI Director Christopher Wray calls Capitol Hill insurrection “domestic terrorism” during Senate hearing into Jan. 6th security failures; 4 million doses of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine to be administered as soon as today; a third woman has alleged unwanted advances by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; Biden and Lopez Obrador discuss border security during virtual meeting as the number of migrants at the border is growing; and twin sisters in Maryland are among the first girls to become Eagle Scouts, an achievement only previously reserved for boys.

Monday, March 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 19:29:54 +0000

First Johnson and Johnson cvodi-19 vaccines to be shipped out today; former President Trump makes first remarks since leaving the White House at CPAC; President Biden to meet with virtually Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador to discuss security and immigration; NY’s Governor Cuomo asks for independent lawyer to review sexual harassment claims against him; childhood cancer survivor becomes part of first all-civilian space mission to be launched later this year.

Friday, February 26th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:36:25 +0000

President Biden ordered airstrikes in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month; the House is set to vote on a nearly $2 Trillion coronavirus relief package, but the Democratic-led wage hike is ruled out from the bill; a third covid-19 vaccine is on the verge of getting FDA authorization; Biden’s immigration policies get a reality check after backlash over his reopening of migrant facilities for children; and a family is reunited with their long-lost dog after turning out alive hundreds of miles away from home.

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:36:57 +0000

Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine on the verge of FDA approval just as a new variant is identified in New York City; the White House lifts a Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to the US; immigrant rights groups file a complaint describing the mishandling of the covid outbreak at the Glades Detention Center in Florida; asylum seekers who had been waiting in migrant camps in Matamoros, Mexico are allowed in the US; and last week’s deadly winter storm shows how unprepared some states are for climate change.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:44:38 +0000

Emma Coronel, wife of Mexican drug lord El Chapo Guzman, spends her second night in a Virginia jail charged with drug trafficking; FDA may authorize Johnson and Johnson’s single dose vaccine by Friday as White House announces distribution of 25,000,000 masks to the country; Biden’s minimum wage hike proposal faces make or break moment in congress as unions demand higher wages; and golf superstar Tiger Woods recovering after a serious car accident.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:29:41 +0000

Emma Coronel, the wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin Chapo Guzman, is arrested in Virginia; lawmakers grilled HHS nominee Xavier Becerra and Capitol Hill police in separate congressional hearings; a new study found that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine can reduce the risk of contracting covid-19; and an Argentinian engineer was part of Nasa’s team that designed the Rover Perseverance’s supersonic parachute.

Monday, February 21st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:23:21 +0000

President Biden announces plans to allow businesses with under 20 employees to apply for federal loans; a year into the pandemic the US reaches 500,000 deaths from coronavirus as nationwide cases drop by 73%; the Supreme Court declined to halt turn over of Trump’s tax records to NY prosecutor; and United Airlines halts 2 dozen planes after Hawaii-bound flight’s engine failure.

Friday, February 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:37:34 +0000

Power is now restored in Texas but millions are under boil water advisories; Texas hospitals and clinics already strained due to the pandemic are now stretched thin during severe weather crisis; Senator Ted Cruz under fire for abandoning constituents and flying to Cancun during winter weather crisis; Pfizer now testing vaccines on pregnant women; and Bad Bunny takes home Premio Lo Nuestro’s artist of the year award and Natti Natasha unveils her pregnancy.

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:24:24 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of homes in Texas remain without power and safe drinking water due to a historic winter storm and subsequent power failure; an 11-year-old boy who had recently immigrated from Honduras died in Texas after two nights of sleeping in freezing temperatures; the White House unveils a sweeping immigration reform bill which includes an 8 year pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants; covid variants are spreading across the country at an alarming rate but new studies found Pfizer and Moderna vaccines offer protection against them.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:48:11 +0000

Millions of people are without power in Texas as more snow is on the way; President Biden says vaccines will be widely available by July during his first town hall since becoming president; FEMA is opening vaccination sites in California as the White House says it’s increasing weekly vaccine supply; Gov. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico told Axios he’s hopeful Congress could soon take up a statehood bill; and Chesca nominated for two Premio Lo Nuestro awards.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:45:00 +0000

The central U.S. slammed by a massive winter storm leaving millions in the cold; the Biden administration issues new guidance on school reopenings as the Covid crisis continues; the Trump impeachment fallout for GOP senators; and stimulus obstacles facing Latino communities.

Friday, February 12th , 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:58:25 +0000

Trump’s lawyers begin their impeachment defense, they’re expected to wrap up today; President Biden announces the US has purchased 200 million more vaccine doses, enough to vaccinate everyone by July; Biden Administration to let in the country 25,000 asylum seekers waiting for a hearing in Mexico; Biden’s push to pass minimum wage legislation remains in limbo; and police in California facing accusations after a man who told them “I can’t breathe” died in custody.

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:48:09 +0000

House Democrats wrap arguments today in Trump’s impeachment trial, many Republicans saying they don’t see the direct connection between the former president and the rampage; CDC issues new guidelines urging double masking against the highly contagious variants; Asian-Americans facing violence and discrimination during the pandemic; and Los Angeles sets up a wage-theft task force to protect undocumented workers.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:56:07 +0000

House managers present their case against former President Trump, arguing the Capitol Hill riot was the culmination of months of Trump’s conduct; confidence in covid vaccines is growing with the majority of Americans now saying they will get vaccinated; at the southern border migrants crossing from Mexico are getting tested for covid; and growing calls to cancel student debt after the Biden Administration announced plans to review steps to wipe out education debt for millions of Americans.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 20:39:45 +0000

Summary: Second impeachment trial of former President Trump starts today; President Biden is spending the day working on covid relief package and legislation to raise the minimum wage; covid cases and hospitalizations are dropping but new virus variants are concerning health experts; an undercover investigation captured disturbing footage at a Nebraska poultry farm that supplies Costco with its iconic rotisserie chicken.

Monday, February 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 8 Feb 2021 20:00:03 +0000

South Africa pauses rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after research shows it’s less effective against the country’s variant; Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial for incitement of an insurrection is set to start tomorrow; House Democrats unveil a child tax credit proposal as part of the stimulus package; Latinas face highest unemployment rate among all women during the pandemic; Blacks, Latinos and Native- Americans, the groups most affected by covid, behind Whites on vaccination rates according to CDC data.

Friday, February 5th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 20:09:45 +0000

Summary: President Biden pushes forward with his nearly $2 Trillion covid relief package, says he won’t budge on amount of direct payments for Americans; only 49,000 jobs added in January; the US is on the verge of getting a third vaccine approved as Johnson and Johnson requested FDA approval; a year into remote learning, fewer than half the students are participating in online classes; and migrants detained at the border are released pending an immigration hearing.

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 22:27:44 +0000

House Republicans vote to keep Liz Cheney in leadership role after she defends her impeachment vote; freshman GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash over previous posts promoting conspiracy theories and violence; President Biden seems willing to lower income thresholds on direct payments to Americans; daily vaccination numbers surpass daily cases of covid-19 for the first time as health officials warn against Super Bowl parties; and an immigrant mother remains separated from her 6 year old daughter after she was deported to Guatemala soon after crossing the border.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 20:21:01 +0000

The White House announces distribution of 1,000,000 vaccines to local pharmacies amid new urgency to curb spread of new variants; President Biden urges Congress to act fast on passing a nearly $2 Trillion covid relief package; a new study found that infection rates are higher among children when they’re not in school; President Biden signs several executive orders undoing some of Trump’s most controversial immigration policies; and three years after being separated from his father at the border, a teenage boy is still waiting to be reunited with him.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 20:38:57 +0000

Summary: President Biden is unwilling to scale down his $1.9 Trillion covid relief package; covid cases and hospitalizations are declining nationwide but health experts are worried another wave could be on the way with the rise of several variants; President Biden is signing several executive orders aimed at dismantling some of Trump’s most controversial immigration policies; House Democrats filed their first legal brief in the impeachment case against former president Trump, saying he bears “unmistakable” blame for the Capitol Hill attack on Jan. 6th.

Monday, February 1st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Summary: Nearly 100 million people are under winter storm warnings, a complex weather system is expected to bring in several inches of snow; President Biden is meeting with 10 GOP senators on their scaled down covid relief package; health officials say it’s imperative to get people vaccinated in a race against highly contagious variants; and climate change is driving many Central American migrants from their homes to seek asylum in the US.

Monday, January 23rd, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:35:47 +0000

The House of Representatives is delivering one article of impeachment in the senate trial of former President Donald Trump for “incitement of an insurrection”; Biden repeals Trump’s transgender military ban; covid cases are declining in the US and President Biden issues travel bans of non-citizens from South Africa, the UK and 26 European nations; and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador tests positive for covid.

Friday, January 22, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:37:21 +0000

President Biden signs two more executive orders addressing the economy, including raising the minimum wage for federal employees to $15 an hour; officials in New York City say they are running out of vaccine supply as the covid-19 variant may be to blame for California’s rise in cases; House Democrats prepare to send an article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday in the trial against Donald Trump; and Mexico’s professional soccer leagues are scrambling to stop a major covid outbreak among the nation’s premier teams.

Thursday, January 21st, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:54:10 +0000

President Joe Biden is moving quickly to dismantle Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing executive orders reversing course on immigration, climate change and the handling of the pandemic; there’s growing urgency to get Americans vaccinated as scientists try to determine if new variants of the virus are fueling a surge in infections; a Las Vegas high school mariachi band was among the virtual performers featured in Biden’s inaugural “Parade Across America”.

Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:42:36 +0000

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to be inaugurated amid unprecedented security in the nation’s capital; cases of covid-19 are down 11% since last week’s peak but a new strain of the virus threatens to push the total number of cases further; experts say the DC insurrection should lead to drastic change in addressing online disinformation; Mexican President Lopez Obrador says US and Central American officials are coordinating efforts to deal with thousands of migrants heading for the US/Mexico border.

Monday, January 18th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:06:33 +0000

The FBI and law enforcement are on high-alert ahead of Biden’s inauguration, more than 25,000 members of the National Guard are in Washington D.C. to protect against domestic extremism; newly-released video from The New Yorker shows Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol building; Los Angeles becomes the first county in the U.S. to reach 1,000,000 cases; and thousands of Honduran migrants scuffled with Guatemalan authorities blocking their path towards the US border.

Friday, January 15th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:55:55 +0000

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 Trillion covid emergency relief package, calling the vaccine rollout a “dismal failure”; FBI officials remain concerned about potential violence at protests and rallies in Washington and capitols around the country; the death toll from the pandemic could surpass 400,000 before Biden is sworn in on January 20th according to the CDC.

Thursday, January 14th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:24:20 +0000

Donald Trump becomes the first sitting president to be impeached twice, 10 House Republicans voted with Democrats; in a taped message the president urged his supporters to stay peaceful without acknowledging his role in the violence; new dire warnings from health officials as the CDC projects 90,000 people could died from covid-19 in the next three weeks.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:25:16 +0000

The House is poised to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months, this time a handful of Republicans have expressed their support; the nation’s military leadership denounced the storming of the Capitol as a plot to overthrow the government as federal prosecutors are examining more than 160 cases; and more than 4,000 people died of covid-19 on Tuesday, a single-day record, while the federal government reverses course and releases previously reserved second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:56:04 +0000

Efforts to remove President Trump continue, the House voting on a resolution tonight meant to pressure VP Pence to invoke the 25th amendment, paving the way for an impeachment vote on Wednesday; FBI warning of armed protests planned at all 50 state Capitols and the US Capitol; of the 25 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine distributed only a third have been administered; and Governor DeSantis discourages outsiders from traveling to Florida to get vaccine.

Monday. January 11th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:28:17 +0000

Democrats formally introduce an article of impeachment against President Trump following the Capitol Hill riots; the FBI and other law enforcement agencies arrest dozens of Capitol Hill rioters among them the man seen in pictures holding tactical gear and zip ties; and with more than 220,000 new covid cases the race to get people vaccinated is running into major hurdles.

Friday, January 8th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 8 Jan 2021 19:35:01 +0000

A day after calling them great patriots, President Trump condemned his supporters who invaded the Capitol; calls to remove President Trump are growing with less than two weeks left in his presidency; a Capitol Police officer has died after Wednesday’s violent siege, marking the fifth connected to the riots; a grim new record overnight in the coronavirus crisis as the U.S. tallied more than 4,000 deaths in one day.

Thursday, January 7th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:21:12 +0000

Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the election winner after a violent mob loyal to President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning attempt to overturn America's presidential election; Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are declared winners of Georgia’s special election, tipping the senate majority in Democrats’ favor; the number of people hospitalized in the U.S. due to Covid-19 hit a record as newly reported coronavirus cases rose to over 250,000.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:10:04 +0000

Democrat Raphael Warnock wins one of Georgia's two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state's history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach; thousands of pro-Trump protestors are in Washington D.C., as the House and the Senate are holding a joint session to count the electoral votes cast in November's election; Dr. Fauci acknowledges the slow vaccine rollout and says the US could soon give out 1 million doses a day, as Nebraska’s governor says undocumented meatpacking workers will not have access to the vaccine.

Tuesday, January 5th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 19:36:07 +0000

Georgia voters will be deciding the balance of power in Congress in two high-stakes Senate runoff elections today; Washington DC braces for pro Trump protests ahead of Wednesday’s certification of the Electoral College vote; the FDA warns suggestions of changing vaccine dosing schedule is premature and not rooted in evidence; and undocumented immigrants are uncertain if they’ll be eligible for a vaccine.

Monday, January 4th, 2021

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 18:56:04 +0000

President Trump caught on tape pressuring Georgia’s secretary of state to overturn the state’s elections results; a growing number of Republicans plan to object to certifying the electoral college results on Wednesday; growing frustration on the vaccine rollout as 350,000 Americans have already succumbed to the virus; and Puerto Rico swears in a new governor.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:06:01 +0000

President Trump is threatening with vetoing Congress’ massive Covid-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic while also issuing a wave of controversial pardons; health experts are warning of possible “catastrophic impacts” of a potential post-holiday covid surge; Pfizer announces it will supply the US with 100 Million additional doses of their covid-19 vaccine; and Biden formally announces Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary, the third Latino tapped to lead key agencies in the new administration.

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:11:35 +0000

Moderna vaccine begins distribution today as the nation sees its worst month of the pandemic yet, averaging more than 2,600 deaths a day; health experts like Dr. Fauci warn that a UK mutation of the virus, which could be 70% more contagious, is likely already in the U.S.; Congress passed a $900B stimulus deal now waiting President Trump’s signature, in this bill immigrants in mixed status families are eligible for stimulus checks; and hunger in America skyrocketing, since the start of the pandemic millions of people have turned to food banks in order to put food on the table.

Monday, December 21st. 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:03:04 +0000

Congressional leaders reached an agreement on a $900 Billion coronavirus relief bill, part of a spending measure that funds the government through September 2021; distribution of the second coronavirus vaccine began to more than 3,700 locations in all 50 states; European nations are banning travel from the UK after a new variant of covid-19 was detected in the country, but health experts warn mutations are expected and nothing suggests this is more deadly; Trump and his aides are floating the idea of using martial law to overturn the elections.

Friday, December 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:01:08 +0000

A second covid-19 vaccine may soon get FDA authorization as the nation experiences the 11th day of record hospitalizations, cases and deaths; VP Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams got vaccinated on live tv to promote vaccine efforts; Congressional leaders struggle to pass a covid relief package amidst a looming government shutdown; the Supreme Court shuts down efforts by the Trump Administration to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census.

Thursday, December 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:06:45 +0000

Covid-19 vaccinations continue across the US and now the country is on track to add a second vaccine to its arsenal with independent federal advisers reviewing data on the Moderna vaccine; hospitalizations set a record for the 10th day in a row, straining health-care systems across America; Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 Billion covid-19 relief package; and El Salvador signs agreement to accept asylum seekers sent from the US border, incoming President Joe Biden now has to decide whether to keep the program.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:02:20 +0000

Hundreds of hospitals around the country began dispensing covid-19 shots to their workers, while Moderna’s vaccine is on the cusp of government authorization; the US reported more than 3,000 deaths in a single day, one of the highest since the start of the pandemic; Congressional negotiators are reportedly nearing a deal on a long-awaited covid relief bill; a new report by the International Criminal Court found there is “reasonable basis” to believe Venezuela has committed crimes against humanity.

Tuesday, December 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:36:11 +0000

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden’s win six weeks after Election Day; Electoral College ratifies Biden’s win, the presidential electors giving Biden a solid majority of 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232; 50 million doses are expected to be administered by the end of January as the largest vaccination effort gets underway.

Monday, December 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:11:50 +0000

People across the country are receiving the first doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine today , in the largest vaccination effort in US history; presidential electors are meeting across the country to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, the process getting more attention than usual this year because of President Trump refusal to concede; and authorities in Guatemala are setting up roadblocks to block a migrant caravan fleeing Honduras.

Thursday, December 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:38:26 +0000

The FDA is considering an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s vaccine as the U.S. breaks records with over 3,000 deaths in a single day; governors and mayors tighten restrictions as cases and hospitalizations rise across the board; President Trump joins 17 Republican governors in their latest efforts to overturn the election results; and an autopsy into the murder of Fort Bragg soldier Enrique Roman-Martinez found that he was decapitated, but seven months after his disappearance, a motive or further details are still unknown.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 19:13:16 +0000

Covid hospitalizations, cases and deaths are rising sharply just as the FDA gets ready to approve emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine; President-elect Joe Biden promises to deliver 100 million doses of the vaccine in the first three months of his administration; the Supreme Court rejected Republican efforts to overturn election results in Pennsylvania, a blow to Trump’s unprecedented campaign to stay in office; and the long-awaited National Museum of the American Latino might soon be a reality as a bipartisan commission sent the proposal for a full Senate vote

Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 19:23:53 +0000

Governors and mayors are rushing to enact new restrictions to contain the spread of the virus as states experience record-setting number of new cases and hospitalizations; UK health authorities start covid vaccine distribution; the Trump Administration declined to order additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine back in the summer; and a mother seeks justice for her soldier son who was murdered after leaving Fort Bragg base in North Carolina.

Monday, December 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 19:23:05 +0000

New stay at home orders are in effect in California for 33 Million Americans due to a sharp increase in cases and hospitalizations, this as an additional 1.3 million have tested positive in the last week alone; President Trump pushed Georgia’s governor to call a special session to overturn the state’s election results but Kemp refused saying it would be a violation of state law; Biden names California’s Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, as head of Health and Human Services, the first Latino to lead the agency if confirmed.

Friday, December 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 19:23:02 +0000

Record-breaking U.S. deaths as experts warn the domestic death toll could reach half a million by spring; President-elect Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks during his first 100 days in office; and the latest U.S. jobs report paints a dire picture of the nation’s economy.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 19:35:53 +0000

U.S. faces a massive surge in coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours as hospitalizations rise; stimulus talks resume as Democrats make a proposal to spur congressional Republicans into action; and President Trump keeps applying pressure and advancing unproven fraud claims ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoff.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 19:19:19 +0000

Pfizer vaccine against covid-19 gains approval for use in the United Kingdom adding pressure to US authorization; President Trump is reportedly considering pardons for his three oldest children and his attorney Rudy Giuliani; Attorney General Barr says DOJ found no evidence of widespread voter fraud; and Customs and Border Protections settles lawsuit with Latinas apprehended simply for speaking Spanish.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 19:45:16 +0000

CDC experts meet today to recommend who should get initial limited supplies of a covid vaccine as health experts warn that increased travel over the Thanksgiving holiday will result in a surge of new cases; President-elect Biden formally introduces his economic team as millions of Americans continue struggling with unemployment; and Houston’s remote learners failing classes at unprecedented rates, could have a major impact on future high school graduation rates.

Monday, November 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:06:25 +0000

President-elect Joe Biden nominates former Fed Chair Janet Yellen to Treasury Secretary, and announces an all-female senior communications team; President Trump repeats baseless voter fraud theories as states continue certifying election results and ratifying Biden’s victory; health experts are warning of a post-Thanksgiving surge in covid cases with hospitalizations nationwide topping 93,000 cases; and the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether the Trump Administration can exclude undocumented immigrants from the census results and the count used to determine congressional seats.

Friday, November 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:09:29 +0000

States implement tougher restrictions as the U.S. keeps setting new records for cases; President Trump uses the power of his office to persuade Michigan Republicans to overturn the vote; and President-Elect Biden and his transition team grow increasingly frustrated with Trump’s attack on election results.

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:46:14 +0000

The US reached the grim milestone of 250,000 covid deaths as new confirmed cases have gone from 40,000 a day to 150,000 over the last six weeks; as President Trump ramps up his attacks against the election results, President-elect Biden criticized Trump for delaying the transition, saying it’s preventing his team from tackling the pandemic effectively; December 11th deadline looming to avoid a government shutdown amid the pandemic; and a judge barred the Trump administration from expelling unaccompanied minors at the border under health measures intended to stop spread of the virus.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:45:14 +0000

Pfizer announces it will seek FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine saying a final analysis confirmed the vaccine is 95% effective; governors and mayors across the US enact stricter measures to curb the rapid spread of the virus, the nation is now averaging 145,000 daily new infections; President Trump fires DHS official who rebuked false claims of voter fraud; the Trump campaign files for a partial recount in Wisconsin after his campaign suffers a series of legal defeats; and millions of Central American residents today are surveying the damage caused by Hurricane Iota.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:40:46 +0000

The US is averaging 145,000 daily covid cases so governors across the US are ratcheting up Covid-19 restrictions amid the record-shattering spike of the virus; President-elect Joe Biden is warning of dire consequences if President Trump continues refusing to coordinate with his transition team on the covid pandemic; President Trump’s lawsuit in Pennsylvania heads to court today as his campaign is trying to stop the state from certifying election results.

Friday, November 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:44:06 +0000

There’s no evidence that votes were compromised in last week’s election according to a coalition of federal and state officials as President Trump continues refusing to concede the election; a growing number of Republican senators are calling on the Trump administration to start giving Biden intelligence briefings, a sign that support for the president may be waning; the coronavirus pandemic is reaching crisis levels with more than 150,000 new cases reported on Thursday alone, the highest single-day total; false claims that Trump’s political rivals are attempting a coup are spreading on Spanish-language social media.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:51:06 +0000

President Trump continues raising unsupported claims of ballot counting abuses as key Republicans and the State Secretary continue backing the president; the US hit a record number of Covid hospitalizations on Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new infections in just the first 10 days of November; President Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day, his first public appearance since last Thursday; and Border Patrol agents take a break to savor Mexican food purchased through the fence separating both nations.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:45:38 +0000

President Trump refuses to concede blocking officials from cooperating with President-elect Joe Biden’s team and Attorney General Barr authorizing the DOJ to probe unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud; Pfizer says its experimental Covid-19 vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective, as the nation reaches five days in a row of 100,000 cases a day or more; the Supreme Court hears arguments on the legality of the Affordable Care Act, now appears the two conservative justices are unwilling to strike down the entire law.

Friday, November 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 18:55:16 +0000

Joe Biden edges closer to 270 as Pres. Trump fights for his political life; Pres. Trump continues attacking the integrity of the election; and another record-breaking day for new coronavirus cases in the U.S.

Thursday, November 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 19:00:44 +0000

Unrest around the U.S. as vote tallies in battleground states remain pending in the presidential election; Trump campaign begins legal challenges contesting vote counts in several key states; and the U.S. sets another single-day coronavirus record.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 18:49:41 +0000

The 2020 presidential election is now coming down to Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, Joe Biden slightly ahead of Donald Trump, but many more ballots still remain uncounted; President Trump in an early morning address claims voter fraud without evidence, says he’ll ask the Supreme Court to intervene; health experts warn that self-isolating after voting in person might be a good idea as covid cases continue rising across the nation; and a woman catches a last minute flight from New York City to Miami so she can vote in person after her absentee ballot never arrives in the mail.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:53:10 +0000

President Trump and former VP Joe Biden charged across several battle ground states in a final push to get out the vote; nearly 100 million early votes have already been cast and election officials are bracing for a drawn out counting process; coronavirus cases rising in 47 states as the White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator urged officials to take more aggressive containment measures; and officials in Mexico are investigating allegations of unwanted hysterectomies conducted on immigrant women held in US detention centers.

Monday, Novermber 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 18:58:23 +0000

President Trump and Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to voters in critical battleground states today the final full day of a campaign; in Texas 127,000 ballots already cast could be tossed in Democratic-leaning Harris County; President Trump suggests he may fire Dr. Anthony Fauci during a campaign rally as the coronavirus crisis in the nation grows worse.

Friday, October 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:21:43 +0000

90,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours in the US as a key model projects 399,000 deaths by February; President Trump and rival Joe Biden making a final push in key swing states as early voter turnout shatters all-time records; a federal court in Minnesota rules that in order to be counted, ballots must be received by Election Day, reversing an earlier decision allowing a one week extension; and activists in California urge people to vote yes on Proposition 16 to repeal ban on affirmative action.

Thursday, October, 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:37:57 +0000

President Trump and former VP Joe Biden are campaigning in battleground Florida making their closing arguments ahead of Election Day; Trump and Biden almost tied in Texas and Florida among Latino voters according to a new Univision Noticias poll, while Biden is leading in Pennsylvania and Arizona by 5 points; 79,000 new covid cases recorded yesterday as the president continues dismissing the severity of the crisis; and gun sales skyrocketing as anxiety over the elections and civil unrest grips parts of the nation.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:48:51 +0000

The White House lists ending the pandemic as one of its accomplishments as 73,000 covid cases are reported overnight, the fourth worst day of the pandemic; President Trump on the campaign trail holding rallies in hotspot like Wisconsin ignoring the pandemic, while Biden campaigns in Georgia looking to expand electoral map launching a unifying closing argument; and 30,000 unaccompanied minors crossed the border last year, sharp decline from recent years, but thousands linger in squalid migrant camps in Matamoros.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:01:51 +0000

The covid pandemic is pushing hospitals to the brink as the US is averaging 70,000 daily cases as President Trump continues to say we’re “rounding the corner”; roughly 66 million Americans have already voted early with one more week to go until Election Day; President Trump confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court during a White House socially distanced event; and Chileans overwhelmingly vote to replace dictatorship-era constitution.

Monday, October 26th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:12:18 +0000

A new covid outbreak hits the White House, at least five people in VP Pence’s circle have tested positive; the US records 60,000 new covid cases on Sunday at the president’s chief of staff said the administration is not going to control the outbreak; and the latest on a series of allegations of abuse at an immigrant detention center in Georgia, at least 19 women now on record as new details emerge about their claims.

Friday, October 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:02:14 +0000

President Trump and Joe Biden fought over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic during the final debate before the election, highlighting the vastly different approaches to the major challenges facing the nation; overnight more than 71,000 new cases of COVID-19 identified in the US on Thursday, the highest daily tally since mid-July; and the Trump Administration is moving forward with the expedited deportation of undocumented immigrants with no criminal record just days after coming under fire for being unable to locate the parents of 545 children who were forcibly separated from their parents.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:50:53 +0000

President Trump and Joe Biden face off tonight for the final debate before election night as polls show the president trailing Biden in battleground states; Russia and Iran obtained voter registration information in an attempt to disrupt the US elections according to the FBI; 130,000 deaths could’ve been prevented if there was stronger leadership from the federal government according to a new report by Columbia University; and Maya Cinemas a movie theater chain in California struggles to remain in business after state officials announce reopening but at 25% capacity.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:14:59 +0000

President Trump is campaigning in North Carolina today, in the lead-up to Thursday's final presidential debate, his best chance to alter the trajectory of the 2020 campaign; the number of daily coronavirus infections reported in the U.S. continues to grow, with new data showing cases have been rising for more than two weeks; and the Trump Administration reportedly can’t find the parents of close to 600 immigrant children separated at the border.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:45:24 +0000

With two weeks before Election Day President Trump criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci calling him “a disaster” during a call with campaign staffers; new government numbers show cases of coronavirus climbing in at least 42 states, as officials warn the combination of cooler weather and “pandemic fatigue” may cause the new wave to get bigger; and the Supreme Court rejects a Republican effort to limit how long mail-in ballots can count in Pennsylvania.

Monday, October 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:28:39 +0000

President Trump and Joe Biden hitting the campaign trail with just two weeks to go before election day, visiting states they’re trying to win like Arizona for Trump and North Carolina for Biden; hospitalization due to Covid are rising in at least 41 states as health experts are warning of a flu and pandemic collision this winter; 53,000 United and American Airlines employees are expected to be furloughed as the airline industry waits for Congress to pass additional economic relief; and the Supreme Court will decide whether it’s legal for the Trump Administration to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census.

Friday, October 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:43:40 +0000

Trump and Biden hitting the campaign trail a day after two dueling, very different, town halls; the CDC projects COVID related deaths could reach 240,000 by early November as the country enters the winter surge; Mexico’s former minister of defense arrested in Los Angeles over drug-related corruption charges, the first arrest of one of that nation’s highest ranking officers.

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:04:27 +0000

The US reporting 60,000 new cases of covid-19, the highest since early August; President Trump and Joe Biden to hold dueling town halls tonight as VP candidate Kamala Harris suspends public events after two staffers test positive for the virus; Senate Judiciary sets October 22nd for its vote to advance Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court despite objections from Senate Democrats; and Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez loom large over presidential elections in South Florida.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:08:48 +0000

Day 3 of Supreme Court confirmation hearings for judge Amy Coney Barrett, Democrats grilling her on the Affordable Care Act and abortion while Republicans praise her record; cases of coronavirus rising in most of the country as another major clinical trial is put on hold after an unexplained illness on a volunteer; with less than three weeks to go before Election Day, President Trump and Joe Biden are out on the campaign trail in force; and New York City activists are demanding a stop to ICE agents’ practice of wearing NYPD uniforms during raids.

Monday, October 12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:26:17 +0000

Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett are underway as senators of the Judiciary Committee begin to make the case for or against her; President Trump heads back on the campaign trail today kicking off a busy week of rallies after his doctor announced he is no longer contagious; the nation is now averaging 50,000 daily coronavirus cases as a key model predicts we could see 395,000 dead by February if guidelines aren’t followed; and unemployment among women is four times higher than men during the pandemic highlighting the toll on the service industry.

Friday, October 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 9 Oct 2020 18:21:39 +0000

President Trump says he's ready to resume campaign rallies and feels “perfect” one week after his diagnosis with coronavirus; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced legislation on Friday that would create a bipartisan commission to determine a sitting president’s ability to carry out official duties; Hurricane Delta aiming to make landfall in the Gulf Coast on exactly the same area slammed by Hurricane Laura six weeks ago.

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 18:24:11 +0000

President Trump says he’ll skip next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual after debate organizers announced that the debate would be virtual out of health concerns; Vice-President Mike Pence and candidate Kamala Harris are hitting the campaign trail after their first and only debate last night; with cases rising in over half the nation a prestigious medical journal condemns the Trump Administration for its handling of the pandemic and urges voters not to give it a second term; and undocumented immigrants brace for police enforcement raids.

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 19:30:25 +0000

President Trump pulled the plug on ongoing bipartisan coronavirus relief talks in an abrupt move that jolted Wall Street and surprised lawmakers of both parties; coronavirus cases are on the rise with 43,563 new cases reported on Tuesday, Dr. Fauci warning the US may reach 400,000 deaths by this winter; Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris are meeting tonight for a debate that will offer starkly different visions for the country; and in Pennsylvania Immigrations and Customs Enforcement made the unusual move of installing billboards with faces of people wanted by immigration enforcement.

Tuesday, October 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:50:27 +0000

President Trump stages a dramatic return to the White House after three nights hospitalized with covid-19; the president’s doctor says he’s not fully “out of the woods” for another week but that he met the standards for discharge; White House officials refuse CDC’s help in contact tracing cases; 21 million ballots were mailed to every registered California voter for a record year of voting by mail, Rep. Gil Cisneros ensures voters it’s safe and reliable.

Monday, October 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 18:54:09 +0000

According to his doctors the president’s condition continues improving as new questions arise about when he tested positive for the virus; White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive as the number infected people at the highest levels of government keeps growing; Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden meanwhile is campaigning in Florida after testing negative; and Latino unemployment remains stubbornly high as the service sector continues reeling from business shutdowns.

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 2 Oct 2020 18:27:31 +0000

President Trump and the first lady test positive for coronavirus throwing the nation into further chaos just a month away from elections; Democratic Presidential contender Joe Biden tests negative and is moving forward with plans to campaign in Michigan; two major pharmaceutical companies say a coronavirus vaccine will not be ready until 2021; and health experts are warning of a looming winter “Twindemic” of flu and covid-19.

Thursday, October 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 18:56:38 +0000

President Trump refuses to condemn White supremacists after Tuesday’s debate debacle and to say whether he would accept election results; coronavirus cases rising in over two dozen states including Wisconsin where the president is scheduled to hold to outdoor rallies; House Democrats and the White House continue negotiations on a coronavirus stimulus bill as unemployment remains stubbornly high with over 800,000 Americans filing for unemployment last week.

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:23:31 +0000

The first debate between President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos; coronavirus cases rising in New York City just as elementary schools get ready to reopen for in person classes; and the family of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen march to honor her memory on what would’ve been her 21st birthday.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:33:43 +0000

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are facing off tonight in their first debate of the 2020 presidential campaign; President Trump’s estimated debt of over $400 million makes him a national security risk according to second part of New York Times investigation into the president’s taxes; the world reached 1,000,000 coronavirus deaths as officials in the US warn of a second wave in the winter; 18 million Americans with past convictions are eligible to vote but are unaware because of confusing state laws and lack of information.

Monday, September 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:31:12 +0000

President Trump lashing out at the New York Times for a bombshell reporting on his personal finances, according to the paper the president paid $750 in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017; Republican senators expected to fast-track Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett; new coronavirus cases on the rise, only 10 states show downward trend; Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leading President Trump nationally among Latino registered voters, 66% to 24%, and in key swing states.

Friday, September 25th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:46:32 +0000

The nation pays final respects to legal trailblazer Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg; President Trump won’t commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the elections; and Breonna Taylor’s family lawyer demands the grand jury transcripts.

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:18:17 +0000

President Trump says he will not commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the November election, top Republicans are pushing back; protests erupting in several cities after a grand jury fails to indict officers on Breonna Taylor’s death; coronavirus cases are rising in 22 states while Johnson and Johnson’s enters phase 3 vaccine trials; and Olympic boxing medalist Marlen Esparza on the power of the female vote.

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:00:27 +0000

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in 33 states as President Trump continues holding crowded rallies and dismissing the severity of the pandemic; Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is condemning President Trump and top Republicans for rushing to replace Justice Ginsburg; the late justice’s casket is on view at the iconic steps outside the Supreme Court; and a congressional commission is investigating allegations of unwarranted hysterectomies practiced at a Georgia immigration detention center.

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:23:50 +0000

President Trump downplays pandemic as U.S. passes 200,000 deaths; Trump set to announce replacement for Justice Ginsburg with support of key Republicans; and Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas during a relentless hurricane season.

Monday, September 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:55:07 +0000

The battle to replace legal pioneer Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court begins; U.S. approaches shocking milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths; and Gulf Coast residents brace for Tropical Storm Beta.

Friday, September 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:25:06 +0000

Global number of COVID-19 cases passes 30 million, as the U.S. approaches 200,000 coronavirus deaths; Biden and Trump continue campaigning with starkly different visions for the country; and a federal judge’s U.S. Postal Service order could impact the November election.

Thursday, September 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:27:33 +0000

Dr. Fauci says widespread implementation of a vaccine is needed to bring an end to the pandemic; the president and the head of the CDC at odds over the effectiveness of face masks and timeline for vaccine distribution; massive flooding along the Florida-Alabama border after Hurricane Sally slams into the coast; and an indigenous Mexican woman popularizes her traditional cuisine on new a Netflix series.

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:13:04 +0000

Sally makes landfall as a category 2 hurricane lashing the Alabama coast line; 70 fires are burning across 10 west coast states as President Trump dismisses link to climate change; the president faces tough questions from undecided voters on his pandemic response and calls for racial justice during town hall meeting.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:03:49 +0000

Residents along the Gulf Coast are bracing for a potential category 2 hurricane; a record 3 million acres have burned in wildfires on the West Coast as President Trump dismisses climate change threat; Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden visits Florida in an effort to win Latino voters.

Monday, September 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:53:05 +0000

Death toll is rising in the devastating West Coast fires, nearly 100 fires have burned millions of acres across California, Oregon, and Washington; President Trump insists the nation is turning a corner on coronavirus during Nevada rally, kicking off his Western swing; number of dead due to Covid-19 rises to 194,000 as states start seeing a drop in cases.

Friday, September 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:09:39 +0000

Wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington are forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate as the death toll continues rising; President Trump defended his handling of the pandemic, saying the nation is turning a corner as the CDC projects 217,000 deaths by first week of October; Americans commemorate the 19th anniversary of 9/11 with tributes altered by coronavirus.

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:09:48 +0000

President Trump calls Bob Woodward’s book a political hit job and defends his administration’s pandemic response; cases continue rising in colleges and universities as the US reports 34,000 new cases yesterday alone; wildfires are burning in the Pacific Northwest, destroying hundreds of homes and triggering mass evacuations.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 18:46:52 +0000

Drugmaker AstraZeneca is forced to pause its coronavirus vaccine human trials after a volunteer develops an adverse reaction; Joe Biden heads to Michigan for another socially distanced campaign stop; wildfires in California setting a record number this year with more than 2.2 million acres burned so far.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 8 Sep 2020 17:50:24 +0000

Coronavirus-related deaths reach 190,000 as experts warn of a double threat with the start of the flu season; President Trump denies making disparaging comments on fallen troops as he ramps up attacks on the military’s top brass; and California is facing a record number of fires as 2 million acres have now burned across the state.

Friday, September 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 4 Sep 2020 18:17:46 +0000

A man sought in connection in the death of a pro-Trump protester in Portland, Oregon, last week is dead after being shot by officers who were trying to apprehend him; a key model predicts the US will reach 400,000 deaths in January; 1.4 million jobs were added in the last month according to the Labor Department but the country is still a long way from regaining the amount of jobs lost since the start of the pandemic.

Thursday, September 3th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 18:11:33 +0000

The CDC is telling states to be ready to distribute a vaccine by November 1st, just days before the election; Biden meets with Blake family during visit to Kenosha; and can the Latino vote in key battleground states like Florida and Texas sway the elections?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 18:35:22 +0000

Ohio and Iowa reporting they’re biggest jumps in new coronavirus infections as other areas see decline in cases; President Trump in Kenosha pledges funds for law enforcement but fails to mention Jacob Blake’s name; 2,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in biggest sweep since the start of the pandemic.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 18:00:34 +0000

President Trump is in Kenosha, WI despite Gov. Evers and the city’s mayor asking him to stay away; Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accused the president of failing to guard Americans amid the pandemic and civil unrest; and the US has now surpassed 6 million cases as the spread of the virus slowed in some areas but deaths across the country continue climbing.

Monday, August 31st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:07:29 +0000

One person is dead after clashes in Portland between Trump supporters and counter-protesters; Democrats accuse President Trump of inflaming racial tensions and inciting violence to benefit his campaign; colleges battle new coronavirus outbreaks as the nation reaches 6 million confirmed cases.

Friday, August 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:03:21 +0000

Thousands gathering today in Washington D.C. for a march demanding criminal justice reform; President Trump accepted his party’s nomination during a speech targeting Joe Biden and re-writing his administration’s record on coronavirus; a day after battering the Louisiana coast Hurricane Laura unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland.

Thursday, August 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:27:51 +0000

Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast as a category 4 and the most powerful hurricane to strike the US this year; the RNC wraps tonight with President Trump’s speech from the White House lawn; the DOJ launches an investigation into the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:14:04 +0000

Hurricane Laura barreling towards the Gulf Coast, forecasters warning it could bring “unsurvivable” storm surge to coastal areas; two dead and one injured in chaotic night in Kenosha, after a police officer shot a Black man; First Lady Melania Trump acknowledges the coronavirus death toll during the second night of the RNC.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:11:25 +0000

First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo among high profile speakers on day two RNC; coronavirus outbreaks grow in colleges as officials try to clamp down on parties; protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin turn violent after police shoot Black a man.

Monday, August 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:13:07 +0000

President Trump is formally nominated for president on day one of the RNC; FDA gives emergency use authorization of convalescent plasma, but concerns linger about its safety and effectiveness; two major storms are barreling towards the Gulf Coast and could make impact within 48 hours of each other.

Friday, August 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:13:24 +0000

Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in what some are calling a career-defining speech; the postmaster general faces though questioning during a congressional hearing on controversial changes to the postal service; and the CDC says deaths are expected to drop in the coming weeks as schools and colleges reopening plans remain in disarray.

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:26:48 +0000

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon arrested on charges that he ripped off donors of a border wall fundraising campaign; on day three of the DNC Kamala Harris accepts the party’s nomination for vice president and Obama warned of President Trump’s threat to democracy; coronavirus cases drop in several states as teachers in NYC threaten to sue if forced to reopen for in-person classes.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:10:20 +0000

Joe Biden is now officially the Democratic Party’s nominee for president of the United States; the Post Office halts controversial changes after fierce backlash over election interference fears; public schools and colleges reversing reopening plans with increase in coronavirus cases.

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:46:19 +0000

President Trump attacking former first lady Michelle Obama for her searing speech at the DNC, saying she’s over her head; coronavirus becoming the third leading cause of death in the US; and we speak to the woman blaming President Trump for her father’s covid-19 death at the DNC.

Monday, August 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:17:32 +0000

Growing concerns that the Trump Administration is trying to undermine the postal service ahead of the elections; an all virtual Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight as Biden’s lead over Trump is narrowing; and the death toll from coronavirus in the US stands at 170,000 as cases grow among children.

Thursday. August 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:26:17 +0000

The US is approaching 5.2 million coronavirus infections as the CDC is warning that if all Americans don't wear masks this could be the worst fall season we’ve had; Joe Biden and Kalama Harris make their debut as running mates as President Trump ramps up his attacks; and the much-criticized term Latinx was added to the dictionary in 2018 but a new survey found that most people haven’t even heard of it.

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:56:33 +0000

Sen. Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman and the first woman of Asian descent to be nominated as VP by a major party; Georgia and Florida report daily records of covid-19 deaths; and a KKK flag was found hanging over a Mexican restaurant in Indiana.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:24:28 +0000

Coronavirus cases in the US continue rising with over 5,000,000 people infected and 163,000 dead; Russia claims to have developed a coronavirus vaccine and declares it ready for use despite international skepticism; the Trump Administration shortens deadline for Census data collection impacting count of hard-to-reach communities.

Monday, August 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:29:00 +0000

There are now more than 5,000,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the US and nearly 100,000 are among children reported in just the last two weeks of July; after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a stimulus bill the president announced an executive order extending unemployment benefits but many are questioning its constitutionality; and parents across the country fearing another virtual school year are hiring at-home tutors to help with their children’s lessons.

Friday, August 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 7 Aug 2020 18:38:28 +0000

The US added 1.8 million jobs in July, evidence that the summer coronavirus outbreaks are slowing re-hiring; Governor Cuomo of New York clears schools to reopen, carefully; and a top military official admits the army could’ve done more to protect Vanessa Guillen, the murdered 20-year-old soldier.

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 18:10:44 +0000

Coronavirus- related deaths are on the rise in at least 32 states, mainly in the South and West; White House officials told Senate Republicans on Wednesday that if a deal is not reached with Democrats on coronavirus relief by Friday, negotiations will likely stop; and the start of the school year is around the corner as the debate on reopening for in-person classes continues around the country.

Wednesday, August 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 18:11:09 +0000

For the ninth day in a row, the US averaged more than 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths, pushing the death toll past 156-thousand; on Capitol Hill Senate Republicans and House Democrats are closer to a deal on a new round of coronavirus relief aid; at least six people are dead and thousands are still without power after Tropical Storm Isaias lashed the east coast.

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 4 Aug 2020 18:06:43 +0000

Coronavirus cases continue rising across the nation as deaths reach 155,000; President Trump defending his administration’s response when asked about the death toll responds “it is what it is”; and a new documentary series gets unprecedented access to immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration, a conversation with the directors of Netflix’s “Immigration Nation”.

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 3 Aug 2020 18:15:34 +0000

The CDC predicts the US could reach over 180,000 deaths by mid-to-late August; negotiations over a new round of coronavirus relief are stalling as Democrats push for more spending; and Tropical Storm Isaias continues its northbound track up the east coast.

Friday, July 31, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:19:40 +0000

A key model predicts the number of deaths due to Covid-19 may reach 230,000 by November; top Republicans breaking with Trump after he suggests delaying the elections; and Hurricane Isaias strengthens in the Caribbean and aims for the East Coast.

Thursday, July 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:54:53 +0000

The US hitting a grim milestone surpassing 150-thousand coronavirus deaths amidst a record economic plunge; President Trump calls for the elections to be delayed; and the family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen met with the president in their effort to pass legislation to address sexual abuse in the military.

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:43:42 +0000

Tuesday was the deadliest day for the coronavirus outbreak since May with 1,200 reported deaths in the US; President Trump says large regions of the country are coronavirus-free contradicting his own health officials sounding the alarms in 21 states; and the military faces its MeToo moment in the aftermath of soldier Vanessa Guillen’s murder.

Tuesday, 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:20:07 +0000

The spike in coronavirus cases has triggered new shutdowns in many states, even upending major league baseball just days into the delayed season; President Trump announces he will be accepting his party’s nomination in North Carolina; and protests continue in Portland as the president threatens to send additional federal troops.

Monday, July 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:56:32 +0000

The US records more than 1,000 deaths due to Covid-19 for the fifth consecutive day as the toll reaches 147,000; protests escalate in several major cities, one demonstrator shot to death in Austin during a contentious weekend on the streets; Congressman John Lewis, the civil rights icon known as the "conscience of the Congress" lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda today.

Friday, July 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:11:36 +0000

The number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. skyrocketing past four million, a little over two weeks after reaching three million, as several hard-hit states continue to report record-high deaths; President Trump cancels the portion of the Republican National Convention slated to take place in Jacksonville, Florida; Pentagon officials open up about problems in the military prompted by the disappearance and murder of soldier Vanessa Guillen.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:46:31 +0000

The US is closing in on four-million confirmed cases of coronavirus, with the national death toll topping 142-thousand; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is introducing a new coronavirus stimulus relief bill as $600 in federal aid is set to expire soon; and infections in Latin America continue rising with Brazil, Peru and Mexico leading the region with the most cases.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:46:54 +0000

The US is closing in on four-million confirmed cases of coronavirus, but a new report from the CDC says that number may actually be 10-times higher than reported; President Trump, who has downplayed the virus for weeks, said the pandemic will "get worse before it gets better; and Florida’s teachers sue Governor DeSantis to stop schools’ reopening plans.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:25:10 +0000

The surgeon general warns that the US needs to lower transmission rates before schools reopen; President Trump hoping to reset his coronavirus response plans to resume the daily briefings; and 300 workers at Los Angeles Apparel test positive for coronavirus, forcing health officials to shut down the factory temporarily.

Monday, July 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:15:07 +0000

The coronavirus summer surge pushes several cities and states to the brink; congressional leaders start negotiations on another large-scale coronavirus stimulus relief package; the presence of federal agents is exacerbating tensions in Portland, Oregon, after nearly two months of nightly protests since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Friday , July 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:16:43 +0000

The battle over the mandatory use of face masks grows as Georgia’s governor sues Atlanta’s mayor over the issue, while Democrats in Florida plead with the state’s governor to issue a statewide order; Across the country, Republican state and local leaders are starting to break ranks with President Trump over his handling of the Coronavirus pandemic; A Cuban-American man bikes 3,000 miles, from Washington state to Washington, D.C. to get President Trump’s attention.

Thursday, July16, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:31:52 +0000

As the Coronavirus crisis escalates in the U.S., states across the country say they’re running out of hospital beds, including Miami-Dade county, the current epicenter, who says very soon, no ICU beds will be left; A growing rift at the White House between the Trump administration and the nation’s top infectious disease expert threatens to harm progress in battling the pandemic; A conservative radio talk show host is fired after she recorded herself yelling at landscapers for speaking Spanish.

Wednesday, July 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:26:06 +0000

Summary: As the Coronavirus crisis worsens in the U.S., health experts warn the death toll could surge to more than 220,000 people; The head of the CDC pleads with people to wear a mask, saying the safety of school children and the battle against the virus is dependent on face coverings; A day of division at the White House as President Trump downplays the risks Black people face at the hands of police, and attacks Joe Biden from the Rose Garden.

Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:25:27 +0000

The state of California is locking down again as Florida becomes the new epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States; The growing battle over whether to send students back to school as the nation’s second largest district now says its schools will remain closed; The body of “Glee” star Naya Rivera has been recovered in Southern California.

Monday, July 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:57:24 +0000

There are now more than 3,300,000 cases of Coronavirus in the United States and as the country struggles to contain the virus, the White House is taking aim at Dr. Anthony Fauci; Days after President Trump commuted the sentence of his friend and adviser Roger Stone, Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller is speaking out, saying Stone “remains a felon”; Details on a shocking report that President Trump reportedly considered selling the island of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Friday, July 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:17:02 +0000

The president travels to Florida to discuss drug trafficking in South America as coronavirus cases explode in 36 states, ten of them breaking single-day records; Univision goes inside a Texas hospital battling the coronavirus outbreak; and the mother of U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillen blasts the military for irregularities into investigation of her daughter’s murder.

Thursday, July 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 9 Jul 2020 18:12:27 +0000

Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the US, Texas, Florida, and California experience single-day infection records; the Supreme Court delivers a historic ruling that will likely determine whether the public sees President Trump’s long-hidden financial records; and rescue crews are looking for “Glee” actress Naya Rivera who disappeared from a California lake.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 19:18:44 +0000

The US hits 3 million coronavirus cases as the White House pushes schools to reopen; President Trump meets with Mexico’s President Lopez Obrador to discuss the new trade deal despite a historical tense relationship; and a conversation with the director of “Mucho Mucho Amor”, the documentary on late astrologer Walter Mercado.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:20:08 +0000

The US is soaring to record breaking levels as nearly three million people have tested positive for coronavirus; with more than 130,000 deaths in the country, President Trump is focused on his political base, protecting monuments, and attacking sports franchises and Democrats; and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus after months of downplaying the risks.

Monday, July 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 6 Jul 2020 19:17:18 +0000

Cases of coronavirus keep rising, as nine states have hit new infection records over July 4th weekend; President Trump announces plans for an outdoor rally in New Hampshire; a suspect in the case of Vanessa Guillen, the Fort Hood soldier who disappeared in April and whose remains were found late last month is expected to appear in court.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 19:42:15 +0000

Half of the country is rolling back reopening plans as nationwide 50,000 cases are reported in one day; the president calling reports on alleged Russian bounties a hoax; and the US economy adds 4.8 million jobs in June but a spike in cases may erase those gains as businesses are forced to shutdown again.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 18:51:34 +0000

New coronavirus cases could spike to 100-thousand a day if people continue to flout advice on social distancing and face masks according to the nation’s top doctors; the White House is facing mounting questions about how much and for how long President Trump has known about Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan; and the family of missing soldier Vanessa Guillen traveled to Washington D.C. demanding answers, a suspect in the case is in custody while another took his own life on Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:05:45 +0000

Dr. Anthony Fauci tells lawmakers that coronavirus infections and death toll will be "very disturbing" if current trends persist; the nation’s pediatricians urge officials to reopen schools in the fall; and new reports suggest President Trump was briefed on Russian bounties on American troops earlier in the year.

Monday, June 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:09:20 +0000

States in the South and Western parts of the country pulled back reopenings or reversed them as coronavirus cases continue rising; President Trump under fire and facing questions about sowing racial division after sharing a video of a Florida supporter yelling "white power;" the US Supreme Court struck down a restrictive Louisiana abortion law.

Friday, June 26th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:40:07 +0000

U.S. registers more than 124,000 coronavirus deaths as experts fear the worst; House Democrats push through a major police reform bill; and Colorado moves to take a second look at the death of Elijah McClain in police custody.

Thursday, June 25th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:24:11 +0000

Houston on track to become the nation’s epicenter of the pandemic; President Trump travels to Wisconsin as several secret service members of his entourage have to self-quarantine; and House Democrats vote today on a historic police reform bill, setting the stage for showdown with Senate Republicans.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:34:45 +0000

More than half of states in the US are registering an increase in the number of positive cases; President Trump held an indoor rally in Phoenix the same day his top health officials provided a grim outlook; and Senate Democrats blocked a Republican police reform bill saying it doesn’t go far enough in tackling misconduct.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:23:49 +0000

A powerful earthquake in Southern Mexico swayed buildings and sent thousands into the streets; Dr. Anthony Fauci testifying before congress says the US is on track to have vaccine by end of the year; President Trump heading to Arizona, a battleground state and coronavirus epicenter.

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:24:10 +0000

Coronavirus cases are up by 15% nationwide; at a Tulsa rally President Trump says he told officials to slow down testing; and protests in Los Angeles over the police shooting of an 18-year-old Latino man.

Friday, June 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:22:23 +0000

The CDC now predicts 145,000 coronavirus cases by July 11th; President Trump says he’s renewing efforts to end DACA; the Atlanta officer accused of shooting Rayshard Brooks is now in custody.

Thursday, June 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:27:11 +0000

The Supreme Court rules that the nearly 800,000 people in the DACA program can remain in the US for now; two former Atlanta police officers are facing charges for the shooting of Rayshard Brooks; and Florida is becoming the new epicenter for the coronavirus.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:26:26 +0000

Senate Republicans unveil their police reform plan but critics say it doesn’t go far enough; coronavirus cases are rising in several states as Arizona, Florida and Texas reach daily records; and the search for missing soldier Vanessa Guillen in Texas intensifies

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:08:16 +0000

President Trump signs an executive order incentivizing police departments to adopt best practices; in the wake of Rayshard Brooks death, Atlanta’s mayor announces new orders on police use of force; a new forecast predicts 200,000 people will die from coronavirus by October.

Monday, June15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:23:23 +0000

At least 22 states reporting an increase in coronavirus cases; a deadly police shooting in Atlanta sparking additional protests; Black Lives Matter protests continue nationwide in the wake of George Floyd’s deaths.

Friday, June 12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:51:10 +0000

Coronavirus cases spiking in multiple states; Seattle tries to strike a deal with demonstrators; and the Trump Administration extending restrictions on asylum seekers.

Thursday, June 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:38:42 +0000

A push for change after the death of George Floyd, cities removing statues linked to slavery; the Trump Administration promises an executive order on policing; and more than two million cases of Coronavirus in the US, now new grave projections about the number of deaths in America.

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:18:48 +0000

Emotional testimony from George Floyd’s brother on Capitol Hill, pleading with lawmakers to take action; new alleged incidents of police violence emerge as some parts of the country work toward police reform; and friends and family pack a church in Houston to celebrate Floyd’s life.

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:30:39 +0000

George Floyd a symbol in the fight for racial justice is laid to rest in Houston; several new claims of police brutality in Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey emerge; House Democrats unveil a new proposal to overhaul policing, President Trump now under pressure to present a plan.

Monday, June 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 8 Jun 2020 19:03:44 +0000

Thousands gather for George Floyd’s memorial in Houston; Minneapolis City Council says it intends to dismantle the police department; and President Trump under fire from military leaders.

Friday, June 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 5 Jun 2020 18:40:19 +0000

Largely peaceful protests around the country overshadowed by aggressive police tactics; officers involved in George Floyd’s death now placing blame on Officer Chauvin; new unemployment data shows over two million Americans are now back to work .

Thursday, June 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 18:52:14 +0000

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison charged three more police officers in the death of George Floyd and filed a tougher charge against the officer at the center of the case; overnight protesters gathered in cities across the country, many defying curfews; and President Trump is facing backlash from several big-name ex-military leaders and others over his response to mass protests.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 18:50:22 +0000

Massive protests continue across the country, large crowds defied curfews in cities like New York, Washington, and Los Angeles; Secretary of Defense Mark Esper breaks with Trump on response to protests; and the surgeon general warns coronavirus outbreaks are likely because of the mass protests.

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 2 Jun 2020 20:26:09 +0000

President Trump criticized after using National Guard troops and park police to violently clear the streets of peaceful protestors; across the country a mix of protests and looting despite curfews; and growing concern about mass protests and their potential to exacerbate the coronavirus outbreak.

Monday, June 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 1 Jun 2020 22:41:37 +0000

Thousands of people took to the streets to protest the death of an unarmed black man, many turning violent; President Trump calls governors weak and demands tougher crackdowns on protesters; and police aggression escalating in some cities, targeting protesters and the press.

Friday, May 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:02:31 +0000

One of four police officers fired over the death of George Floyd is now in police custody; the president's tweet threatening violence against protesters landed him a warning label from twitter; and a dramatic prediction from the CDC as coronavirus infections and deaths are on the rise.

Thursday, May 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 28 May 2020 18:25:53 +0000

Violent protests erupts over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police; America reaches 100,000 deaths from coronavirus; and the president promises an executive order against social media

Wednesday, May 27th 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:04:24 +0000

Number of infections increasing in several states as the CDC issues a stark warning; the president threatens to shut down social media platforms after Twitter flagged two of his tweets as misleading; and a historic launch as Nasa and SpaceX prepare to send astronauts to space for the first time in almost a decade.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 26 May 2020 18:00:39 +0000

Scenes of packed pools and beaches over the weekend as states ease coronavirus restrictions; Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden makes his first appearance in two months wearing a mask as President Trump disregards his own guidelines; and new travel restrictions for those traveling from Brazil into the U.S. as cases soar in Latin America.

Friday, May 22, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 22 May 2020 17:59:17 +0000

President Trump says he won’t close the country if there’s a second wave; a new study found drug touted by the president- hydroxychloroquine- may be linked to increase deaths in coronavirus patients; and cases of coronavirus are growing in Latin America.

Thursday, May 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 21 May 2020 18:55:25 +0000

The WHO reports the biggest one-day spike of global coronavirus cases; the president threatens to withdraw funding from states expanding access to mail-in voting; and a mass shooting at a newly reopened shopping center in Arizona.

Tuesday, May 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:53:58 +0000

President Trump stuns the medical community by saying he’s taking a widely debunked treatment to prevent getting sick with the virus; the treasury secretary and the fed reserve chairman grilled during senate hearing about the massive coronavirus stimulus program they oversee; and a growing number of volunteers say they are willing to risk it all to help fast-track a cure.

Monday, May 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 18 May 2020 17:57:15 +0000

Top officials in the Trump administration blaming the CDC for the slow response to the crisis; Democrats have launched an investigation into President Trump’s firing of the State Department’s inspector general; and most states are back in business, with Massachusetts the latest to ease restrictions.

Friday, May 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:04:47 +0000

President Trump unveils new details of a vaccine initiative; the CDC issues new guidelines for reopening; and blistering testimony by former US vaccine czar and his urgent warning.

Thursday, May 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 14 May 2020 17:59:45 +0000

Former HHS director says the window to curb the coronavirus threat is closing; U.S. Federal Reserve chair gives stark economic outlook for the nation; and Wisconsin's Supreme Court strikes down governor's stay-at-home order as "unconstitutional."

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 13 May 2020 17:54:12 +0000

As states lift stay at home orders a new model shows an increased number of deaths; top health officials warn that easing lockdowns could trigger an uncontrollable outbreak; and a look at the human toll of the pandemic, an entire California family sickened by the virus, their father tragically never returns from the hospital.

Tuesday, May12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:48:15 +0000

Doctor Fauci warns of more deaths without an adequate response by the fall during senate hearings; the Trump Administration now requires face masks for all entering the White House; and a mysterious illness is targeting children with coronavirus.

Monday, May 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 11 May 2020 17:56:12 +0000

Three of the president’s top coronavirus advisers now in self-quarantine because of potential exposure to the virus; projected death toll from coronavirus rises to 137,000 by August; farmworkers are considered essential but lack basic protective equipment to do their job bringing food to millions of Americans.

Friday, May 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 8 May 2020 17:58:36 +0000

The unemployment rate surges to 14.7%; most of the US is reopening as coronavirus cases continue climbing in several states; and the alleged killers of an African-American jogger under arrest for his murder.

Thursday, May 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 7 May 2020 18:00:33 +0000

The Trump administration will not implement CDC recommendations for reopening America; 3.2 million more workers filed for unemployment last week; and a salon owner in Texas released from jail after refusing to abide by state’s coronavirus measures.

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 6 May 2020 17:52:23 +0000

President Trump sends mixed signals about the fate of the coronavirus task force; governors at odds with each other and with their residents as experts debate the human cost of reopening; and immigrants in detention centers complain about lack of medical assistance during the pandemic.

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 5 May 2020 17:48:29 +0000

New projections estimate deaths from coronavirus could reach 3,000 a day; more than 30 states have eased restrictions; and remittances from the US to Mexico hit an all-time low.

Monday, May 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 4 May 2020 17:53:22 +0000

Half the country is easing coronavirus restrictions this week but some protesters say it’s not enough; a new report from the Trump Administration says China hid how serious the coronavirus crisis was in order to hoard medical supplies; and employers contemplate how to bring back office workers safely.

Friday, May 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 1 May 2020 17:54:56 +0000

States are easing restrictions amid concerns of triggering a second wave; medical experts now suggesting coronavirus could be with us for the next two years; Joe Biden publicly denies sexual allegations.

Thursday, April 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:55:02 +0000

The president’s guidelines to slow the spread of coronavirus expire today as dozens of states re-open businesses; nearly four million Americans filed for unemployment last week bringing the total number of unemployed to 30 million since the outbreak began; and new hope in the fight against coronavirus, an anti-viral drug appears to speed up recovery time.

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:50:42 +0000

States are grappling with when and how to reopen; President Trump signs an executive order to ensure meat processing plants stay open; and some airlines will start providing face mask to passengers as the industry reels from unprecedented losses.

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:59:20 +0000

Governors face a critical decision on when and how to reopen; new projections say over 74,000 Americans could die from lifting restrictions too early; and the subway system in New York City is buckling under the weight of critical issues from employee safety to rising crime.

Monday, April 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:46:04 +0000

Several states begin reopening for business even as the virus continues claiming lives; President Trump may be pulling back from the White House briefings after his comments backfire; and sale of legal marijuana is up.

Friday, April 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:51:58 +0000

President Trump offers new theories on how to fight the coronavirus; several states take a major step towards normalcy; and the president signs a new stimulus package providing funds for small businesses.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:53:51 +0000

Southern states reopening some businesses tomorrow as new models say they should wait; millions of Americans file for unemployment for the fifth week in a row; the Trump administration at odds with his advisers as his top US vaccine doctor was removed from his job apparently for political reasons.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:59:35 +0000

CDC officials warn a second wave of coronavirus in the fall could be worse; researchers say anti-malaria drug touted by the president shows no benefit; and congressional leaders strike a deal on billions of dollars for small businesses.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:53:36 +0000

President Trump threatens to bring the legal immigration system to a halt; some states loosen restrictions despite a rise in cases; and antibody testing has been touted as essential to reopen America but how effective is it.

Monday, April 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:55:37 +0000

The Trump Administration insists the country has enough tests to reopen the country; Congress nearing a deal to fund a program intended to help small businesses; and protesters push to lift coronavirus restrictions.

Friday, April 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:00:15 +0000

The Trump Administration releases guidelines for reopening the country, conceding that the decision will ultimately rest with individual governors; states like New York are experiencing prolonged peaks while Southern states may not get hit as hard as projected; and the impact of coronavirus on the nation’s food supply chain.

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:58:22 +0000

Over 5 million Americans filed for unemployment last week; President Trump is eager to reopen the country despite warnings from experts; and remittances to Mexico drop to record lows because of the pandemic.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:54:00 +0000

President Trump withdraws funding from the WHO claiming the organization mismanaged the coronavirus crisis; cases in New York City grow to a staggering 10,000; and experts weigh in on when social distancing can be lifted.

Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:12:16 +0000

Governors from New York to California clashing with President Trump on who decides when to reopen states; one of the nation’s largest meat processing plant is shutting down, its CEO warning about challenges to the food supply chain; and farmworkers feeling the effects of the economic slowdown.

Monday, April 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:21:56 +0000

The Trump Administration is eager to reopen the country amid huge economic toll of coronavirus; a 30-year-old man survives coronavirus but describes a harrowing experience at a Delaware hospital; and around the world acts of kindness to help those most affected by the pandemic.

Friday, April 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:22:59 +0000

New York State now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country in the world; the rate of hospitalization is slowing down on hard hit areas; and ICE will release detainees at higher risk of getting infected like seniors and the sick.

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 9 Apr 2020 18:31:25 +0000

Over six million Americans filed for unemployment last week; number of new infections is slowing down; and more Latin American countries institute gender-based quarantines to control the spread of the outbreak.

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 18:25:03 +0000

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders ends his presidential bid; African-Americans are disproportionately affected by coronavirus; and lockdown is lifted in Wuhan, China where it all started.

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:22:45 +0000

A new government report found hospitals across the nation are suffering from widespread shortages of critical supplies; the Trump administration was warned in late January of a “full-blown pandemic”; and Wisconsin is holding primary elections despite public health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Monday, April 6th. 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 6 Apr 2020 19:10:29 +0000

Officials warn Americans to brace for a tough week ahead as the number of coronavirus cases peak; Wisconsin postpones its primary election tomorrow amid coronavirus concerns; and in Ecuador officials distribute cardboard coffins due to shortage of wooden ones.

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 19:15:18 +0000

Coronavirus cases worldwide top 1,000,000; New York’s Governor Cuomo warns the state will run out of respirators in six days; and immigrant rights’ activists rallied for ICE to release people in detention due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 18:54:05 +0000

A record 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week; the Democratic National Committee postpones it’s nominating convention; Doctor Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious disease expert and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, receiving death threats; and countries like Panama and the Philippines adopt extreme measures to stop the spread of the virus.

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 18:50:05 +0000

The Trump Administration and state officials are bracing for worsening conditions as the coronavirus spreads across the country; health officials debate whether Americans should wear face masks in public; and migrants at the border are being deported in record time under new coronavirus security measures at the border.

Tuesday, March 31th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:53:01 +0000

Over 250 million people are under stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases rise; tents and makeshift hospitals are being setup across parts of the country; Walmart and Sam’s Club to start taking worker’s temperature.

Monday, March 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:44:56 +0000

The White House extends its social distancing recommendations till the end of April; U.S. Navy hospital ship arrives in New York City to aid in coronavirus fight; and the death toll in Italy passed 11,000, the highest in the world.

Friday, March 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:18:23 +0000

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a historic $2 trillion economic relief package aimed at helping those affected by the pandemic; New York’s governor said the state is looking at 21 days for a possible peak in cases; and UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for the virus.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:21:46 +0000

Over three million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week according to the Labor Department, the highest number in history; the senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package that includes direct payments to individuals and loans to small businesses and corporations; as Venezuela combats the spread of coronavirus, the Trump administration indicted its leader Nicolas Maduro on narcoterrorism charges.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:13:09 +0000

Congressional leaders approved a historic relief bill totaling $2 trillion; President Trump’s job approval rating is up to 49%; and in El Salvador, one of the most violent in the world, no homicides have been reported in the last two days amid coronavirus outbreak.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:36:16 +0000

President Trump is discussing easing social-distancing guidelines as early as next week as the country is gripped y economic uncertainty; on Capitol Hill senators are getting closer to an agreement on a coronavirus relief bill, markets rebounded after news of an impending deal; and New York’s Governor Cuomo says his state is the most in need as there are now 25,000 confirmed cases.

Monday, March 23th. 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:05:33 +0000

The U.S. is now behind China and Italy with the most coronavirus cases in the world with more than 35,000 cases; on Capitol Hill lawmakers struggle to finalize a nearly $2 Trillion economic rescue package; and in Mexico officials are bracing for an imminent explosion in the number of cases.

Friday, March 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:06:12 +0000

The number of cases in the U.S. has now surpassed 14,000, the governor of California putting the states 39 million residents on lockdown; fear growing among immigrants as the Trump administration announces restrictions on non-essential travel between Mexico and Canada; and leading senators facing calls to resign after a potential coronavirus insider trading scandal.

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:01:47 +0000

Coronavirus cases surging globally, in the U.S. there now more than 9,000 confirmed cases, health officials say young Americans are driving the spread of the virus; President Trump signs a relief aid package which guarantees paid emergency leave and free testing; and a group of chefs are lending a helping hand to small businesses hit hard by government mandated shutdowns.

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:55:43 +0000

President Trump says he sees the country on wartime footing as his administration steps up efforts to stem the economic fallout and spread of the coronavirus; the virus reaching all fifty states amid concerns over shortages of hospital equipment and protective gear; and farmworkers are worried as they lack health insurance and their jobs are temporary.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:02:19 +0000

Drastic measures across America to try to blunt the coronavirus pandemic; the Trump administration asking congress for billions in stimulus funds, increasing testing and expanding access to tele-health services; and gun shops around the country are reporting skyrocketing sales in the last few days.

Monday, March 16th. 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:14:49 +0000

New restrictions designed to slow the spread of coronavirus affecting millions of Americans as schools, businesses and events are shut down or canceled; CDC officials urging people to cancel gatherings of 50 people or more; and healthcare workers prepare for a spike in cases with few resources.

Friday, March 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:09:32 +0000

Coronavirus cases climbing in the U.S.: the F.D.A takes steps to speed up testing as the nation lags dangerously behind in diagnosing new cases; Americans put their public lives on hold: employees work from home and vacations are canceled; With a growing number of cases of the virus in Mexico, experts are working on an innovative capsule to isolate and transport infected people.

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:15:42 +0000

Communities across the US take aggressive measures to control the coronavirus outbreak, cases in the country jumped to more than 1,200; travel from 26 European countries to the US has now been banned, the Trump Administration’s response to the crisis generating criticism and confusion; and in Mexico City a subway train collision killed one person and injured dozens.

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:23:43 +0000

US officials ramping up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including a containment zone outside of New York City; the outbreak sparking panic buying of toilet paper, we talk to an expert about reasons behind it; and Biden picked up massive wins on Tuesday’s races, delivering a big blow to Sanders.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:24:30 +0000

The Coronavirus outbreak causes a ripple effect across the United States with more than 750 people infected across 36 states; Doctors and activists in U.S cities with large immigrant communities are asking people not to be afraid to get tested for Coronavirus if they feel they’ve been exposed; It’s Mini-Super Tuesday as six states head to the polls in the Democratic primary.

Monday, March 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 9 Mar 2020 18:28:30 +0000

Financial markets around the world plummet as coronavirus fears grow; a cruise ship with at least 21 passengers finally docking in Oakland, California; and a day without women in Mexico as activists demand justice for victims of gender-based violence.

Friday, March 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 6 Mar 2020 19:20:35 +0000

Trump authorizes $8 billion to fight coronavirus as cases worldwide pass 100,000; Biden and Sanders battle for Sen. Warren's coveted endorsement; and the Trump administration races to the courts to keep its 'Remain in Mexico' policy alive.

Thursday, March 5th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:08:47 +0000

Coronavirus death toll rises to 11 in the U.S. as countries around apply stricter measures; hoarding and price gouging fears in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak; and 19 states sue the Trump administration over border wall funds.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 19:03:10 +0000

Joe Biden scores big on Super Tuesday with major gains in the South; coronavirus continues to spread in the U.S. as 9 deaths linked to a cluster in Washington state; and locals in a Mexican town lash out at Central American migrants.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 3 Mar 2020 19:12:45 +0000

The United States preps for a coronavirus pandemic, as the number of cases continues to rise; Trump proposal to close border with Mexico causes anxiety for border residents; and a one-on-one interview with Michael Bloomberg

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:06:04 +0000

U.S. reports its first two coronavirus-related deaths in Washington state; the Trump administration comes under fire for its response to the outbreak; and Joe Biden's resurgence ahead of Super Tuesday.

Friday, February 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:05:53 +0000

Uncertainty over the spread of coronavirus continues to rattle the markets; President Trump defends his administration’s handling of the outbreak; and controversy over the Justice Department’s decision to create a task force dedicated to strip naturalized Americans of their citizenship.

Thursday, February 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:11:40 +0000

Coronavirus is now confirmed in California as a patient outside Sacramento may be the first in the United States to become infected by an unknown source; President Trump puts Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the federal government’s response to the growing Coronavirus outbreak; New alarm after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using facial recognition searches on millions of Maryland drivers.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:03:12 +0000

The Trump Administration is under fire for a slow response to the coronavirus outbreak as fears of a pandemic continues to spread; Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders enduring attacks from all sides, most notably for his favorable comments on literacy programs under Fidel Castro; and shock in Mexico after three students and their Uber driver were killed in an execution-style murder.

Monday, February 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:59:00 +0000

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty on two counts in his sexual assault trial; momentum is growing for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders after a major win in Nevada; and the Los Angeles community saying goodbye to Kobe Bryant.

Friday, February 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:30:38 +0000

President Trump may have ousted his Director of National Intelligence after his officials warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election; officials in Nevada prepare ahead of tomorrow’s caucus to prevent a repeat of what happened in Iowa; and a new phone scam is causing fear and concern in many immigrant households.

Thursday, February 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:58:14 +0000

Trump’s ally, Roger Stone, sentenced to over three years in prison for witness tampering and lying to congress; a strong performance from Senator Elizabeth Warren at last night’s debate as the Democratic presidential contenders court Nevada voters; and two passengers on a cruise ship in Japan die from coronavirus as more than 600 passengers test positive for the virus.

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:36:34 +0000

Attorney General William Barr told confidants he is considering resigning after the president ignored his requests to stop tweeting about pending investigations; six presidential contenders are preparing for tonight’s debate in Las Vegas, a test for the candidates’ appeal among a more diverse electorate; and in New York City a new survey found widespread wage theft among the city’s nail salons.

Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:41:52 +0000

More than 2,000 Justice Department lawyers are calling on Attorney General Barr to resign as criticism mounts over the sentencing of Roger Stone; Democratic presidential candidates are heading west to Nevada as a new Univision poll reveals Bernie Sanders is leading in the battleground state; and more than 300 Americans landed in California and Texas after being evacuated from a cruise ship in Japan, now 14 have tested positive for coronavirus.

Friday, February 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:17:57 +0000

Attorney General William Barr is creating distance between himself and the president after backlash over his decision to override Roger Stone’s sentencing; Democratic candidates are making their case to a prominent Latino civil rights organization at a town hall in Las Vegas; and the president is meeting with dozens of Border Patrol agents at the White House a day after an announcement that his administration is diverting billions of dollars from the Pentagon to fund border wall construction.

Thursday, February 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:03:51 +0000

The fallout following the Justice Department’s decision to override Roger Stone’s conviction continues, as Republicans dismiss Democrats calls to investigate; the coronavirus outbreak in China is growing worse as the US reports it’s 15th official case; and a federal judge reinstated a free hotline used by detained immigrants to report harsh conditions after ICE officials had pulled the plug.

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:13:18 +0000

New questions today over the Justice Department’s decision to reverse sentencing recommendations for Trump’s ally, Roger Stone; Senator Bernie Sanders narrowly wins the New Hampshire primary, Pete Buttigieg trailing close behind; and new video shows controversial use of force inside a private detention facility, renewing criticism of the federal government’s reliance on private groups to enforce immigration policies.

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:55:13 +0000

New Hampshire voters head to the polls in the nation’s first presidential primary; growing outcry after the president’s 2021 budget strips nearly $1 Trillion from the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid; and the coronavirus death toll now stands at 1,000 as officials in China try to contain the outbreak.

Monday, February 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:21:51 +0000

The number of cruise passengers infected with the coronavirus surges as China reports the death toll now stands at 900; in Washington the fallout continues after President Trump fires several key White House staffers following his acquittal in the Senate; and the nations first primary is less than 24 hours away, will Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders continue the momentum?

Friday, February 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 7 Feb 2020 19:19:44 +0000

Coronavirus is spreading rapidly as dozens of new cases are diagnosed on a cruise ship off the coast of Japan with thousands on board – including hundreds of Americans; Seven Democratic presidential candidates face off in a high-stakes debate in New Hampshire tonight, days after the Iowa Caucuses ended in chaos; An ICE agent shoots a man in the face when he reportedly got in the middle of a deportation arrest in New York City.

Thursday, February 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 19:28:19 +0000

President Trump is lashing out, less than 24 hours after the Senate acquitted him on two articles of impeachment; More results from the Iowa Caucuses, but still no clear winner; As the date to start implementing the ‘public charge’ rule gets closer, the Department of Homeland Security is releasing more than a dozen revised immigration forms.

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 20:14:33 +0000

Chinese officials confirming that more than 17,000 of its citizens have now been infected by the coronavirus, as the death toll surpasses 300; closing arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump begin today; and all eyes on Iowa as Democratic presidential nominees hope to score big in the Hawkeye state.

Friday, January 31st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:59:18 +0000

The impeachment trial of President Trump might come to an end after Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said they will vote against calling witnesses; as the coronavirus outbreaks grows the US State Department now warning Americans not to travel to China; and the number of soldiers suffering traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack now growing to 64.

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:07:17 +0000

As the coronavirus continues spreading, officials confirmed the first person-to-person transmission of the virus in the US; Senators kick off their final day of questioning in the impeachment trail of President Trump before Friday’s critical vote; and it’s been one year since the remain in Mexico policy was instituted, we take a look at the difficulties facing many migrants on the border.

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:04:38 +0000

A flight carrying about 200 American evacuees landed at a US military base in Southern California today; questions loom over the impeachment trial of President Trump on whether witnesses will be called; and NTSB investigators revealed the helicopter in which Kobe Bryant and eight others were traveling in didn’t have a warning system.

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:19:42 +0000

Pressure growing on Senate Republicans to call witnesses following revelations in John Bolton’s upcoming book; in China the coronavirus outbreak worsens as US officials are finalizing plans to evacuate diplomatic personnel; and investigators continue searching for answers into Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash as Latinos remember their special relationship with the NBA legend.

Monday, January 27th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:25:53 +0000

Investigators are working to determine what cause the helicopter crashed that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others; a bombshell revelation, former National Security Advisor John Bolton says Trump tied aid to Ukraine with investigation announcement; and the death toll from the coronavirus now stands at 80 as officials in China work to contain the outbreak.

Friday, January 24th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:08:00 +0000

Second confirmed case of coronavirus in the US as the death toll rises to 26 in Asia; Democrats wrap up their case on Capitol Hill in their last day of opening arguments; and in Puerto Rico angry demonstrators once again taking to the streets of San Juan demanding the governor’s resignation.

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:01:50 +0000

Democrats build a case for President Trump’s removal from office as the impeached President lashes out at critics; Officials in the United States are now sounding the alarm as the Coronavirus outbreak grows in China and spreads across the globe; Smugglers are embracing technology to help people cross the U.S. Mexico border illegally.

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:31:40 +0000

The Senate trial of President Trump starts today, Republicans hoping to fast-track the proceeding while Democrats warn of a cover up; meanwhile President Trump is in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum where he’s been touting his economic record; and protesters demand the resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor following the discovery of unused hurricane supplies.

Monday, January 20th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:27:10 +0000

President Trump’s legal team files brief laying out case against impeachment; The New York Times’ editorial board endorses Senators Klobuchar and Warren for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination; and outrage in Puerto Rico after the discovery of a warehouse full of supplies allegedly stored since Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Friday, January 17th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:17:05 +0000

As the impeachment trial of Donald Trump gets underway in the U.S. Senate, the President’s legal team now seemingly in place for the historic defense; Representatives from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are touring shelters on both sides of the border as they try to assess the impact of the White House’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy.

Thursday, January 16th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:28:57 +0000

The senate formally opens the impeachment trial of President Trump amid explosive new allegations by Lev Parnas, a Giuliani associate; Democratic residential nominees and where do they stand on combating climate change; and a new migrant caravan departs from Honduras towards the US.

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:14:34 +0000

The House voted to send articles of impeachment to the senate for the trial of President Trump; newly released documents reveal damaging information about the president’s campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens; and six Democratic presidential hopefuls debated last night in Iowa, ahead of the nation’s first caucus.

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:06:03 +0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making final preparations to deliver articles of impeachment against President Trump to the senate; the president is doubling down on his reasons for ordering the drone attack on Iran’s top general; the US issues new sanctions against Venezuelan officials.

Monday, January 13th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:22:20 +0000

Thousands of Iranian protestors marching in the streets in anger after officials admitted unintentionally shooting down a Ukrainian plane; all eyes on Nancy Pelosi as the speaker is expected to deliver articles of impeachment for the senate trial of President Trump; and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker suspends his presidential campaign.

Friday, January 10th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:54:18 +0000

The Trump Administration imposes new sanctions on Iran days after a missile strike on US forces; US officials now pointing to new video potentially revealing the moment of an Iranian missile strike on a Ukrainian passenger plane just after take-off from Tehran’s airport; and federal aid is arriving to residents in Puerto Rico after a string of earthquakes destroyed structures and knocked out power to most of the island.

Thursday, January 9th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 19:47:49 +0000

A rocket attack on the Green Zone in Baghdad leaves no casualties or apparent damage as tensions remain high between the US and Iran; Texas governor is accusing Iran of cyber attacks against state databases and websites; and officials in Puerto Rico continue assessing the damage after major earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks rattled the island.

Wednesday, January 8th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 19:48:56 +0000

President Trump addressed the nation in response to Iran’s firing of more than a dozen missiles against two Iraqui military bases housing U.S. troops, saying Iran appears to be standing down and announcing new sanctions; Puerto Rico still reeling after a string of earthquakes that have rattled the U.S territory since December 28th; and dozens of police officers in Los Angeles have been suspended after allegations that they were falsifying records labeling black and Latinos as gang members.

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 7 Jan 2020 19:06:49 +0000

Widespread power outages in Puerto Rico after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the island on Tuesday, a day after a 5.8 tremor struck the U.S territory; tensions are rising between Iran and the U.S. after the assassination of Iran’s top general Soleimani as top US officials defend their decision for the deliberate attack; and massive fires continue burning across Australia as fire crews struggle to contain the historic blazes.

Monday, January 6th, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 6 Jan 2020 19:28:20 +0000

Tensions are rising in the Middle East after the deadly strike against Iran’s top commander Qassem Soleimani, congressional leaders meanwhile are denouncing what they call a reckless move by President Trump; and an American family returning home after a holiday visit in Mexico were ambushed by armed men, killing a 13-year-old and wounding three others.

Friday, January 3rd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 19:14:39 +0000

Thousands of U.S. troops are now heading to the Middle East after a U.S. led airstrike killed Iran’s second most powerful man; Iran vows harsh revenge as cities in the U.S beef up security in the wake of the attack; Another foreign policy crisis for the Trump administration. North Korea releases new propaganda amid rising tensions with the U.S.

Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 2 Jan 2020 19:45:38 +0000

President Donald Trump starts off 2020 with a series of growing crises overseas, including major anti-American unrest in Iraq’s capital; Julian Castro, the only Latino candidate in the race for 2020, calls it quits; U.S. officials issue new warnings about cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border as an apparent attack is heard in Texas, just across the dividing line from the Mexican state of Nuevo Laredo.

Friday, December 20th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:53:40 +0000

The search for a missing mother and baby from Texas appears to come to an end with the discovery of a body. A one-month old baby was miraculously found alive; President Trump lashes out after Democrats threaten to delay sending impeachment charges to the Senate, while Senate leaders are at an impasse on how to proceed; The holiday travel rush is now underway and the weather may affect your travel plans.

Thursday, December 19th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:54:45 +0000

President Donald J. Trump becomes the third sitting president to be impeached, and the only one in his first term; After last night’s vote in the House of Representatives, Trump rails against his political rivals, saying Democrats are filled with “deep hatred and disdain”; The Puerto Rican tradition of cockfighting is in jeopardy after the island’s Governor signs a new law that conflicts with a federal law ending the sport.

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:14:23 +0000

For the third time in our nation’s history, an American president faces an impeachment vote; The president’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is speaking out again as more republicans are questioning his actions; Lawmakers’ accomplishments the House of Representatives and the Senate that have nothing to do with impeachment.

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:54:37 +0000

A House panel sets rules for impeachment debate, ahead of Wednesday’s critical floor-wide vote; President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani says he needed former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine “out of the way”; The asylum rate over the past year since the Trump Administration’s “Remain in Mexico” program began.

Monday, December 16, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:07:20 +0000

The House of Representatives prepares to vote on the impeachment of President Trump as the Senate prepares for a prospective trial; millions of people are under winter weather advisories; the top Latin artists and songs of 2019, according to Spotify.

Friday, December 13th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:20:30 +0000

Articles of impeachment against President Trump now moving forward to a full vote in the House of Representatives; a ProPublica investigation found that doctors hired to evaluate the health of green card applicants have not been properly vetted by federal authorities; and a father is seeking justice for his son who died from a violent punch to his head, now the suspect if convicted might spend less than a year in jail because of a law known as the one punch rule.

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:00:19 +0000

As the impeachment moves along in the House of Representatives, President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are at odds over what a trial in the senate would look like; a second federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration’s efforts to reallocate funds for border wall construction; and relatives are mourning after the Jersey City shooting that left three people dead, including an Ecuadorian man.

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:49:11 +0000

Officials describe Tuesday’s violence at a Jersey City kosher market as a targeted attack; President Trump downplays the articles of impeachment against him at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night; and growing backlash against Houston’s Police Chief Art Acevedo after he blasted lawmakers for inaction on gun control.

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:43:40 +0000

A historic day for our nation, President Trump faces two articles of impeachment; House Democrats announce a trade deal to replace the decades-old NAFTA agreement; and doctors marched to the border to try and vaccinate detained migrants from the flu.

Monday, December 9th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 9 Dec 2019 20:03:28 +0000

The House Judiciary Committee hears evidence from lawyers of both parties in the case against President Trump; the FBI is investigating the mass shooting at a naval base in Pensacola Florida as an act of terror; and a college professor in Texas has designed a course around Spanglish.

Friday, December 6th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:18:52 +0000

A mass shooting at a military facility in Pensacola, Florida, several people reportedly killed, including the shooter, who authorities identified as a Saudi national; a robbery gone wrong in Miami where two suspects hijacked a UPS truck killing the driver and a bystander; and as Democrats prepare articles of impeachment, the White House faces must decide if it’ll participate in the proceedings.

Thursday, December 5th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:17:32 +0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces the House is pressing forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump; a U.S. Navy Sailor kills two people and himself at Pearl Harbor; Controversy over a new DHS proposal to require U.S. citizens to undergo airport facial scans; United States may soon face a French fry shortage.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 19:49:32 +0000

The impeachment inquiry is now entering a new chapter as it moves to the House Judiciary Committee; this a day after the House Intelligence Committee released a damming report of President Trump’s actions; and after months of pressure to step down, Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo New York finally has for his handling of sexual abuse claims.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 3 Dec 2019 20:14:42 +0000

President Trump clashed with French President Emanuel Macron over NATO and the battle against ISIS; a massive storm is pummeling parts of the Northeast; and students return to Saugus High School in Southern California almost three weeks after a mass shooting.

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 2 Dec 2019 20:56:06 +0000

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump moves to a new phase in the House Judiciary Committee; winter weather turning deadly as major storms sweep across the country; and Mexican authorities arrested several people suspected of being involved in the massacre of nine Mormon family members.

Wednesday, November 27th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:33:48 +0000

Severe weather expected nationwide today, one of the busiest travel days of the year; new revelations undermine President Trump's arguments for freezing 400-million dollars in security aid to Ukraine; and President Trump says he plans to designate drug cartels in Mexico as terrorist groups

Tuesday, November 26th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:39:57 +0000

Massive storms across the nation bringing a mix of rain, wind and snow ahead of the busiest travel day of the year; in a victory for Democrats, a federal judge rules former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify; and anti-government protests continue in the Colombian capital of Bogotá.

Monday, November 25th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:06:42 +0000

U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer ousted this weekend for his handling of the case involving a Navy Seal accused of war crimes in Iraq; House Democrats are moving forward with an impeachment report despite not having testimony from key officials; and public hospitals in Venezuela are still in crisis due to a severe shortage of basic services, like access to electricity and water.

Friday, November 22nd Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:37:21 +0000

Democrats move one step closer to impeaching President Trump after wrapping a busy week of bombshell public hearings; a non-profit unleashes a pool of more than $2 Million dollars to get undocumented immigrants out of jails across the country; and the family of a Dominican worker who died at a construction site says justice is being served after a prosecutor in New York announced charges against several people.

Thursday, November 21st Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:39:39 +0000

Fiona Hill, the former White House Russia expert testified about what she called "wrongdoing" in American foreign policy, saying former national security adviser John Bolton encouraged her to report her concerns; the impeachment inquiry hearings loomed large during last night's the fifth Democratic presidential debate; and a teenager was arrested near San Diego for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs but it's the method he used that's raising eyebrows.

Wednesday, November 20th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:29:27 +0000

Bombshell testimony from Ambassador Gordon Sondland during today's impeachment inquiry hearings, the ambassador saying he pressured Ukraine to investigate the Bidens at President Trump's direction; a private group trying to construct along the US-Mexico border runs into red tape; and today is Latina Equal Pay day.

Tuesday, November 19th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:42:23 +0000

Nine people will be testifying in front of the Intelligence Committee this week, some who were on the now infamous phone call between President Trump and President Zelinksy; the man who lost his wife and two sons in an ambush in Mexico describes what his family has been going through; and a group of delivery men in New York City say they have been unable to recover lost wages despite winning a lawsuit against their employer.

Monday, November 18th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:58:47 +0000

A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot ten people, killing four, at a party in Fresno, California; a taxi driver in New York City is wanted by the police after he confronted a passenger who refused to pay; and President Trump backpedals plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

Friday, November 15th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:23:11 +0000

Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified today in the impeachment inquiry hearings that she felt intimidated by the president’s comments during his July 25th call with President Zelinsky; longtime Trump associate Roger Stone was found guilty of all seven counts brought by the Justice Department ; and investigators are searching for motives in the Santa Clarita, California shooting that left two dead.

Thursday, November 14th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:38:10 +0000

Authorities say one person was killed and several others were injured during a shooting at a Southern California high school; the El Paso Walmart where 22 people were killed and another 26 were injured over the summer reopened Thursday after extensive renovations; and the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump brought a potential bombshell about an apparent 'second' follow-up phone call.

Wednesday, November 13th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:54:47 +0000

A historic day in Capitol Hill, Bill Taylor and George Kent testify in the first public impeachment hearings underscoring the importance of Ukraine to American foreign policy; leaked emails from Stephen Miller show the president’s policy advisor promoted white nationalist emails before taking office; and former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she’s being pressured to consider a 2020 run.

Tuesday, November 12th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:44:12 +0000

A decisive day for thousands of Dreamers today as the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Trump Administration can cancel DACA; Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president flees to Mexico after deadly clashes; and public hearings of the impeachment inquiry are set to start tomorrow.

Monday, November 11th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:37:50 +0000

Bolivia has entered a sudden era of political uncertainty with the resignation of President Evo Morales on Sunday, House Republicans released a list of witnesses they want to hear from as part of impeachment inquiry hearings including the anonymous whistleblower, and the future of thousands of immigrants is now in the hands of the Supreme Court as the nine justices will hear oral arguments on DACA on Tuesday.

Friday, November 8 Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 19:40:50 +0000

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is a no-show at today’s impeachment hearing ignoring a subpoena; family and friends mourn the loss of the victims of the Mexican ambush while the search for suspects continues; and a father is arrested by immigration authorities, his daughter captured the harrowing ordeal on video.

Thursday, November 7th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 7 Nov 2019 20:01:44 +0000

The first funerals for the victims of the horrific massacre in Northern Mexico will be held today; President Trump asked Attorney General William Barr to tell the press the phone call to Ukraine was legal according to a Washington Post report; and a Mexican immigrant who started selling tamales door to door just signed a contract to sell them at a major basketball arena.

Wednesday, November 6th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 19:50:59 +0000

Authorities in Mexico are still searching for answers in the brutal massacre of at least nine Americans, Democrats win key elections in Virginia and Kentucky, and House Democrats announced public impeachment hearings will start next week.

Tuesdsay, November 5th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 20:03:22 +0000

At least nine members of an American Mormon family were killed in Mexico by gunmen suspected of ties to organized crime, in Washington the impeachment inquiry continues despite officials failing to show up to scheduled testimony, and key gubernatorial races in Virginia, Mississippi and Kentucky are taking place today, a test of President Trump’s popularity going into the 2020 presidential election.

Monday, November 4th Podcast

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 4 Nov 2019 20:12:16 +0000

Four White House officials were scheduled to testify today in the impeachment inquiry but none of them showed up; new polling data shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden beating President Trump in key battleground states while Senator Elizabeth Warren is trailing behind the president, and Spanish-TV icon, astrologer Walter Mercado passed away over the weekend at the age of 87

Friday, November 1st, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 1 Nov 2019 19:13:26 +0000

The House passed a resolution formalizing procedures on the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump, hundreds of firefighters battle a new fire in Southern California as Ventura County authorities order mandatory evacuations for almost seven thousand people, and border agents in Arizona sounding the alarms as they've seen an increase in migrants locked inside trailers or trunks of cars, trying to sneak in to the country.

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:02:00 +0000

The House of Representatives passed a resolution formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, wildfires are raging across California and many Latino farm workers feel the impact, and Mexico’s government publishes a detailed report into El Chapo’s son arrest and release making many distrust the government.

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:20:42 +0000

Strong winds and dry conditions continue as a new fire breaks out in Southern California near the Reagan Presidential Library, two State Department officials are testifying today behind closed doors in the impeachment inquiry, and border agents apprehended 76,000 thousand unaccompanied minors in the last fiscal year, a 52 percent increase from last year.

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:32:57 +0000

Millions in California are under red flag warnings as fires burn across the state, a top national security expert on Ukraine testified today in Capitol Hill that he was so troubled by President Trump's July phone call with Ukraine's president that he reported his concerns to a superior, and the Trump administration announces plans to return asylum seekers to Guatemala in a controversial agreement to get Central American nations to absorb more immigrants.

Monday, October 28th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:59:16 +0000

A year’s long hunt for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi came to an end this weekend when US forces raided his compound in northwest Syria, in northern California wildfires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 residents and Argentina has a new president-elect.

Friday, October 25th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:04:15 +0000

Evacuations are underway in Southern California after a brush fire intensified early Friday morning, the White House braces for more testimony from high level officials in the impeachment inquiry, and The Pentagon is sending troops back to Syrian oil fields, reversing the president’s decision to withdraw troops from the region.

Thursday, October 24th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:51:25 +0000

Roughly two dozen House Republicans stormed a closed-door deposition yesterday, President Trump praises his administration’s efforts to stop the bloodshed in Syria, and protests in Bolivia continue in frustration over contested election results.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:52:53 +0000

President Trump lifts sanctions against Turkey as Russian troops move in place of America’s, acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor told investigators that the president himself ordered a hold on foreign aid until Ukraine publicly announced they would investigate the Bidens and undocumented workers who survived a building collapse in New Orleans are now living under fear of deportation.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:31:06 +0000

Ambassador Bill Taylor, a key witness in the house impeachment inquiry testified today behind closed doors, the U.S. may leave some forces in Syria to secure oilfields, and protests in Bolivia as electoral authorities announced President Evo Morales had won the election, avoiding a runoff.

Monday, October 21st, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:24:41 +0000

President Trump drops plans to hold the G7 meeting at his Doral, Florida resort, U.S. troops withdraw from northern Syria as the ceasefire expires on Tuesday and Latino Muslims rush to the U.S.- Mexico border to help fellow Muslim migrants arriving from the Middle-East and Africa.

Friday, October 18th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 19:47:58 +0000

Mexican President Lopez Obrador under fire for his decision to release El Chapo’s son from custody after a fierce gun battle with cartel members, Tony Hernandez is found guilty on drug trafficking charges, he’s the brother of Hondura’s President Juan Orlando Hernandez, and Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said that President Trump froze security aid to Ukraine in part to pressure that country into investigating Democrats. He later tried to walk back his remarks.

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:41:46 +0000

Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland breaks with President Trump and told investigators President Trump asked him to work with Giuliani on Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confronted President Trump on his Syria policy during an explosive meeting, and a human smuggler says the business is doing better than ever despite President Trump’s efforts to curb immigration.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:28:04 +0000

Several key figures of the Trump administration are refusing to comply with impeachment inquiry subpoenas including Vice-President Mike Pence and the president’s own attorney Rudy Giuliani, President Trump says Syria is “not our problem” during a meeting with the Italian president at the White House, and Political Science professor Stephen Nuño-Pérez of Northern Arizona University chimes-in on the fourth Democratic presidential debate.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:46:08 +0000

Former top Russia adviser Fiona Hill tells congress she raised red flags, concerned about "wrongdoing" in U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine, President Trump issued new sanctions against Turkey as the country continued its military offensive in northern Syria and 12 Democratic presidential hopefuls appear together tonight for the fourth political debate.

Monday, October 14th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:45:57 +0000

President Trump ordered the remaining U.S. forces out of northern Syria, Fiona Hill, President Trump’s former Russia advisor testifies before Congress, and SCOTUS gets ready to hear arguments on whether the president can cancel the Obama-era program protection undocumented youth known as DACA.

Friday, October 11th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:46:27 +0000

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine testifies before congress, wildfires spread outside of Los Angeles and actor Danny Pino, star of FX’s ‘Mayans MC’ speaks about Latino representation in media.

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:08:46 +0000

Trouble is mounting for President Trump as two associates of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani were arrested for campaign finance violations, this as the president urges Republican lawmakers to stay united, and on immigration, six couples are suing the federal government for allegedly luring them into marriage interviews only to arrest and deport the immigrant spouse.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 19:18:26 +0000

The White House refuses to cooperate with House Democrats’s investigation, Tukish forces strike northern Syria just days after President Trump pulls troops out and fans in Mexico bid farewell to beloved singer Jose Jose.

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 8 Oct 2019 19:24:47 +0000

Bipartisan backlash over President Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria, the State Department blocks U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland from testifying and pro-immigrant groups get ready to fight for the DACA program in the Supreme Court.

Monday, October 7th, 2019

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Mon, 7 Oct 2019 19:40:22 +0000

A second whistleblower comes forward with allegations against President Trump, the Supreme Court starts a new term with a handful of high-profile cases on deck among them the legality of the DACA program, and a Hispanic man accused of killing four homeless men in New York is now in custody.

UNEWS coming October 7th

podcast@univision.net (Uforia Podcasts) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 14:56:41 +0000

Launching October 7th UNEWS covers the latest news and analysis that matter to U.S. Latinos in English.