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

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Stephen Bishop
Associate dean at the University of New Mexico who teaches folklore
University of New Mexico
Episode: Let’s talk about the haunted world
Juliana Rubio-Sleiger
Albuquerque-born choreographer who created a ballet based on La Llorona
Episode: Let’s talk about the haunted world
Ramona Emerson
Diné author and filmmaker whose novels draw on her forensic photography experience
Episode: Let’s talk about the haunted world
Rick Hendricks
New Mexico state records administrator and former state historian
New Mexico State Records Center and Archives
Episode: Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Stuart Paisano
Governor of Sandia Pueblo
Sandia Pueblo
Episode: Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Courtney Bryan
Spokesperson for Sandias for All
Sandias for All
Episode: Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Dee Dee Feldman
Former New Mexico State Senate member, District 13, 16 years in the Senate
Former NM State Senator
Episode: Let’s Talk about paying New Mexico’s lawmakers
Oriana Sandoval
CEO for the Center for Civic Policy and co-director of the Engagement Table
Center for Civic Policy; Engagement Table
Episode: Let’s Talk about paying New Mexico’s lawmakers
Michelle Paulina-Beta
Democratic Representative for District 69; Navajo Nation member; attorney
New Mexico Legislature; Navajo Nation
Episode: Let’s Talk about paying New Mexico’s lawmakers

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Ty Bannerman
Co-host and frequent panelist for multiple episodes; often discusses statewide issues and local governance.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Fatherhood

    Yes, being a father

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    holdenolive
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  • Pay attention to your microphone levels

    Keep getting a crunching sound because the microphone levels are turned up too high

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    Smf787
    United Statesa year ago
  • excellent conversation

    on this latest podcast on NM behavioral health care

    thank you to the interviewer and staff and all the professionals and all their colleagues for their reporting and work across NM

    AGREED- NM can create their own systems that benefit the communities . the white supremest colonized system does NOT work. we need to step out and all help each community support the systems that already work for them !

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    mtyogini
    United States3 years ago
  • Calm rational discussions of critical New Mexico topics.

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    Sill Inventor
    4 years ago
  • Lacks diversity

    The topics and guests exhibit a lack of diversity of thought. I was interested in many of the topics listed but was very disappointed that the program only presents one side (left, progressive) of the issue.

    Production quality needs work. Hearing the host clacking on a keyboard or mouse while the guests are talking is annoying.

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    (B-roller)
    United States5 years ago

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Audience appreciates the depth and local reporting, plus live listener interactions.
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Let’s talk about the haunted world
Q: How did your experience with postpartum depression influence the questions that you've asked through La Llorona?
Juliana Rubio-Sleiger connected her experience of pervasive sadness and loss of joy to the folk song, imagining La Llorona as a woman struggling with depression who deserves compassion and understanding.
Let’s talk about the haunted world
Q: What is the appeal of being frightened by scary stories in the first place?
Stephen Bishop says frightening stories offer a safe way to work through trauma and thoughts of death, while also creating excitement and a shared experience.
Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Q: Would there be any plan to close off access?
Paisano says there is no intent to close the area and describes the Pueblo's leadership structure as supporting continuity in its decisions. Bryan cautions that future tribal leaders could change access policies after a transfer.
Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Q: What is it about the 2003 trust that is no longer serving the interests of the Pueblo and the Sandias?
Paisano says promised trail easements and rights of way were delayed, and that Forest Service funding, staffing, and day-to-day management have continued to decline. He argues a transfer would give the Pueblo better access to resources and management tools.
Let's talk behavioral health reform
Q: Would you mind giving listeners a quick surface-level overview of some of those issues?
Jerry outlines concerns including tribal sovereignty, upfront funding needs beyond reimbursement, and gaps in comprehensiveness of the SB3 plan, highlighting that current funding layers don't fully cover education, housing integration, or tribal programs.

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A weekly public affairs program that covers policy, governance, culture, and local issues in New Mexico through interviews with policymakers, advocates, educators, journalists, and artists, often complemented by live listener calls. Episodes span topics from state politics and education technology to Indigenous markets, environment, and community development, with a strong emphasis on practical implications for residents and small businesses. The show stands out for its breadth of guests, strong local reporting, and an active audience participation format that weaves in real-time questions and community perspectives.

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1. Stephen Bishop
2. Juliana Rubio-Sleiger
3. Ramona Emerson
4. Rick Hendricks
5. Stuart Paisano
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7. Dee Dee Feldman
8. Oriana Sandoval

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