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A Message From KTEP's General Manager

By John Carrillo • Apr 3, 2020

In the past couple of weeks, KTEP has received calls and emails from you, our listeners, asking about our well-being and when the KTEP Spring On-Air Pledge Drive will take place. First, I am deeply touched by your concern. In consultation with the staff, I have made the decision to postpone our usual Spring On-Air Pledge Drive. I cannot, in good conscience, place the health of our staff or the health of our volunteers in jeopardy.

The Weekend: UTEP President Heather Wilson

On this edition of The Weekend, University of Texas at El Paso President Healther Wilson talks to KTEP's Angela Kocherga about plans for the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, including life on campus and the first football game. Dr. Wilson's first full academic year at the helm of UTEP began in August when El Paso was in mourning following the Walmart mass shooting, in the Spring the COVID-19 pandemic forced universities to shut down and move to remote learning and then the protests...

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Witnesses say Border Patrol chased car moments before it crashed killing 7 in El Paso

By Angela Kocherga & René Kladzyk • Jul 2, 2020

by René Kladzyk, El Paso Matters

EL PASO -- Two eyewitness accounts of the deadly car crash in Downtown El Paso conflict with what law enforcement officials have said about the events prior to the accident that killed seven and left three with serious injuries.

Border Patrol officials have said agents initially pursued a vehicle believed to be transporting undocumented immigrants, but broke off the chase after it reached dangerously high speeds heading into Downtown El Paso. They said the driver who evaded agents bears sole responsibility for the deaths.

Women make frantic calls from inside ICE detention center in El Paso amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Angela Kocherga • Jun 24, 2020

The following story was produced in partnership with El Paso Matters

The frantic phone calls came in a cluster. In less than 24 hours multiple women reached out to me from inside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in El Paso. They expressed a mix of emotions from fear to frustration to helplessness as they talked about a COVID-19 outbreak in the El Paso processing center.

El Paso nurse and DACA recipient relieved after Supreme Court decision protecting program

By Angela Kocherga • Jun 18, 2020

An El Paso nurse is among more than 643,000 DACA recipients breathing a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court ruling allowing the program to continue. Josue Tayub, 36, is originally from the state of Yucatan in Mexico. He works in the intensive care unit at an El Paso hospital where he has cared for both victims of the Walmart mass shooting in August and now COVID-19 patients. KTEP’s Angela Kocherga talked to him about the Supreme Court decision on DACA that protects him and thousands of others in the program from deportation – for now.

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STATE OF THE ARTS - Muse

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The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Symphony Orchestra are pleased to present “MUSE” a week-long virtual summer music program.

The camp is open to everyone, but is recommended for ages 10 and up. The camp begins on Monday, July 13 and concludes on Friday, July 17. Hours are from 9am to 5pm from the comfort of your home.

More information is available at https://www.epsyo.org/applyformuse/

STATE OF THE ARTS - In Plain Sight

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In Plain Sight is a national public art intervention performance which will take place on the evening of July 4, 2020. It will use skytyping, to spell out artist generated messages designed to inform people about migrant detention centers in the US.

The project happens in conjunction with Voteria, an initiative created by grassroots organizers on the frontlines of social justice.

The Weekend: UTEP President Heather Wilson

By akocherga • Jun 29, 2020

On this edition of The Weekend, University of Texas at El Paso President Healther Wilson talks to KTEP's Angela Kocherga about plans for the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, including life on campus and the first football game. Dr. Wilson's first full academic year at the helm of UTEP began in August when El Paso was in mourning following the Walmart mass shooting, in the Spring the COVID-19 pandemic forced universities to shut down and move to remote learning and then the protests demanding justice for George Floyd. Dr.

STATE OF THE ARTS - The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park

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Bill Helm is part of In*Situ, the local architecture firm that worked with the team that revitalized the historic Plaza Hotel.

In this interview, he talks about the project and the challenges encountered in creating The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park.

STATE OF THE ARTS - Chef Andres Padilla

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Chef Andres Padilla is a celebrated chef and educator who has worked in several award-winning kitchens across the country for more than 15 years. He brings his masterful, regionally influenced mexican cuisine to Ambar restaurant located in the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in downtown El Paso.

He hails from Chicago where he held several notable positions, including Culinary Director for Frontera restaurants, Chef Rick Bayless’ culinary group.

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In Fourth Of July Remarks, Trump Attacks 'Radical Left'

By Emma Bowman • 5 hours ago

In a Fourth of July speech aimed at commemorating the military on Saturday, President Trump hit on familiar divisive themes, condemning the "radical left" and the media he accused of "slander."

During the second annual "Salute To America" event held on the South Lawn, the president drew a comparison between historic American wartime victories and stopping the "radical left."

Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension

By Matthew S. Schwartz • 9 hours ago

President Trump signed legislation Saturday extending the deadline for small businesses to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program, enacted in the weeks following the economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The original deadline to apply for the PPP was this past Tuesday night. But $130 billion still remained in the fund, out of $660 billion allocated. Both houses of Congress approved the extension unanimously earlier this week. With Trump's signature Saturday, businesses will now have until Aug. 8 to apply for the assistance.

Remembering New York Hospital Worker Gianmarco Bertolotti

By editor • 10 hours ago

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Behind Reddit's Decision To Boot 'The_Donald' Forum

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

States Shatter Coronavirus Records As Officials Eye Holiday Weekend With Alarm

By Colin Dwyer • 12 hours ago

The grim news has taken no respite this Fourth of July.

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Democrats Gain Influence In Virginia Legislature

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Experts Say Intel Should Have Reached Trump On Russian Bounty Program

By Greg Myre • 19 hours ago

President Trump has said he had not been told about a suspected Russian bounty program to pay the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Week In Politics: July 4th Amid A Pandemic, Economic Depression and Protests

By Ron Elving • 19 hours ago

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Progressives Surge In Congressional Democratic Primaries

By Susan Davis • 20 hours ago

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party couldn't break through in the presidential race, but in congressional races, younger, more diverse, progressive candidates are enjoying a recent surge in support.

"The logic of COVID-19 as well as the logic and the righteousness of the movement for Black lives, I think, is forcing all of us to re-imagine both what is necessary and what is possible, and I think it's having an impact on our politics," said Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, a New York-based minor political party.

President Trump Brings Big Fireworks Displays Back To Mt. Rushmore

By Seth Tupper • Jul 3, 2020

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As U.K. Brings Coronavirus Infection Rate Down, Pubs Cautiously Reopen

By Frank Langfitt • 10 hours ago

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

The Latest Economic And Health Effects Of Pandemic

By Scott Horsley & Rebecca Hersher • 10 hours ago

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Many In New York City To Suburbs

By Uri Berliner • 19 hours ago

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Bar Owners Sue Texas Governor Greg Abbott After Second Round Of COVID-19 Closures

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Texas is struggling big time with COVID-19.

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Economist On How Strong Jobs Report And New Coronavirus Outbreaks Affect U.S. Economy

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

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President Trump kicked off this holiday weekend by highlighting increases in U.S. jobs numbers and the stock market.

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With Fleets Of Planes, Artists Take To Skies Nationwide To Protest Mass Detention

By Mandalit del Barco • 17 hours ago

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, a group of artists and activists are flying pro-immigrant, anti-incarceration messages in the skies. They hired fleets of airplanes to sky-write their slogans over 80 locations, including immigration detention facilities, jails, courts and the U.S./Mexico border.

D. L. Hughley: 'Everybody Knows' Independence Day Didn't Free Us All

By Scott Simon • 19 hours ago

July 4th is U.S. Independence Day. But D.L. Hughley, the comedian and author, suggests in his new book that all U.S. holidays "be put on a probationary period to ascertain their relevance and value to All Americans, acknowledging that days off are nice and that mattress sales must occur ..."

His book, co-written with Doug Moe of the Upright Citizens Brigade, is Surrender, White People! Our Unconditional Terms for Peace.

'The Truth' Released In Theaters, On Demand After COVID-19 Delay

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'Fresh Air' Remembers Carl Reiner, A Legendary Writer, Producer And Performer

By Terry Gross • Jul 3, 2020

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Seamless And Moving, 'Hamilton' Streaming Works Stunningly Well

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In Fourth Of July Remarks, Trump Attacks 'Radical Left'

By Emma Bowman • 5 hours ago

In a Fourth of July speech aimed at commemorating the military on Saturday, President Trump hit on familiar divisive themes, condemning the "radical left" and the media he accused of "slander."

During the second annual "Salute To America" event held on the South Lawn, the president drew a comparison between historic American wartime victories and stopping the "radical left."

Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension

By Matthew S. Schwartz • 9 hours ago

Behind Reddit's Decision To Boot 'The_Donald' Forum

By editor • 10 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

As U.K. Brings Coronavirus Infection Rate Down, Pubs Cautiously Reopen

By Frank Langfitt • 10 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Remembering New York Hospital Worker Gianmarco Bertolotti

By editor • 10 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

The Latest Economic And Health Effects Of Pandemic

By Scott Horsley & Rebecca Hersher • 10 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Movie Interview: 'The Outpost'

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

A Competition To Finish Louisa May Alcott's Story

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

The Ethics Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials In Developing Countries

By editor • 10 hours ago

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SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

States Shatter Coronavirus Records As Officials Eye Holiday Weekend With Alarm

By Colin Dwyer • 12 hours ago

The grim news has taken no respite this Fourth of July.

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