El Paso Public Forum
Welcome to El Paso Public forum. A weekly half hour Public affairs presentation of iHeartRadio El Paso for over 20 years. Featuring local news and interviews of interest to our listeners in West Texas and southern New Mexico. All views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the host and guest, and not necessarily those of iHeartRadio management. If you, your organization or event would like to be featured on an upcoming program, please email to EPforum@iHeartmedi.com. This program was pre-recorded at the studios of iHeartRadio El Paso. . El Paso Public Forum airing on all local iHeart radio stations every Sunday morning from 6-6:30am on Power 102.1, Sunny 99.9 and 96.3 KHEY Country, and from 7-7:30am on 93.5 HOT FM, News Radio 690AM and Fox Sports 1380AM.. No radio? No problem! Use the free iHeart app and listen in on Power 102.1, 96.3 KHEY Country, Sunny 99.9, 93.5 HotFM, NewsRadio 690AM or Fox Sports 1380AM anywhere and on the go! . #iheartradio #iheart #elpaso #womeninradio #iheartcountry #elpasostrong #radio #communityprogramming #eppf #elpasopublicforum #elpasocommunities #nonprofit #iheartcommunities
Episodes
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Amber Banda interviews Dorene Corothers, Founder of You Eat I Eat Community Unity Food Pantry Corp. Listen to learn about the beginnings of the unity food pantry, and who and how they help serve the El Paso Community in so many ways.
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Dorene also talks about how and why she started this organization, the future of the food pantry, and how you can help keep them going and support people facing food insecurity...
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The biker men and women of Diligentz are on a mission to help children in need. Amber Banda interviews Manny "Big Monkey" Acosta, Sargeant at Arms, and Terry "Luna," Lady of Diligentz auxiliary member. Learn about their mission and how they are interg...
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Did you know that a majority of the bell ringers you see at the Salvation Army Red Buckets are volunteers, or that volunteers bring in more donations than paid ringers?
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Amber Banda interviews Joanna Estrada, Director of Development for the Salvation Army. Listen to learn about what they do and who they help, and more importantly, how YOU can help this holiday season!
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Hosted by the Civil Air Patrol, El Paso Composite Squadron, Wreaths Across America is back! A time honored tradition of purchasing wreaths that will be placed by loved ones or volunteers on headstones at Ft. Bliss Cemetery, and you can be a part of it.
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Amber Banda interviews Bonnie Torres, Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across American at Ft. Bliss. They discuss how ...
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Candlelighters of El Paso helps children and their families who have been affected by cancer. They help financially, emotionaly, and give support in many ways, especially around the holidays.
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Amber Banda interviews Melissa-Atkins-Wardy, CEO of Candlelighters El Paso, and Survivor's lady DeeDee on their upcoming 4th Annual Candlelighters Toy Run. The event will be Saturday Dece...
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Amber Banda interviews Cynthia Horton, Board Member for the International Museum of Art located at 1211 Montana Avenue in central El Paso.
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Amber and Cynthia talk about how a current exhibit with over 10,000 pieces, how they nar...
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Amber Banda interviews Cesar Garcia, Director and Founder of Doomsday Offroad Racing, and Andrew Castaneda, Director of Operations for the Child Crisis Center of El Paso.
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Doomsday Offroad Racing is non-profit in itself, and they are having an Off Road Show to benefit the Child Crisis Center of El Paso Saturday Nov 22nd at Barnett Harley-Davidson from 10am-2pm. This event will ...
Segment 1: Community Options, Inc.
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Do you know someone with an "unseen" disability that can use support finding work or help at home? Amber Banda talks with Yvette Lujan and Joe Ortiz, Program Service Coordinators for Community Options, Inc. They talk about various programs offered and who can qualify for help.
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Their Cupid's Chase 5K is coming to El Paso and they are looking for your support! This fundraise...
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Segment 1: National Veteran's Outreach Programs (NVOP) in El Paso.
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Amber Banda interviews Ruben Marquez, Director of Client Services in El Paso, and Angelica Castillo, Case Manager in El Paso for the National Veteran's Outreach Programs. The NVOP helps veterans (and even non-veterans) who are facing risk of homelessness or food insecurity. Listen to learn what resources they have available to veterans, ...
Paranormal research Investigations (PRI):
Amber Banda interviews Ramiro Galvan, Founder and Investigator for PRI, as well as Angie Lozano, PRI team member. They talk about their beginner workshops for people wanting to learn more about paranormal investigations, how they got into one, (Ramiro being the skeptic, Angie coming in as a non-skeptic), how they motivated the well know Ghost Adventures show to come to our area, an...
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Amber Banda interviews Rebecca Romero, Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso. You're invited to their annual "Dance for Kids' Sake," Saturday October 25 at the Plaza Theatre downtown. This is El Paso's version of "Dancing with the Stars,' hosted by the one and only Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney this year!
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Listen to learn some behind the scenes information, l...
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Amber Banda talks with Bonnie Juarez, President, and Peter Stone, VP, of the El Paso Norte Paranormal Society. They talk about how they met, how they became paranormal investigators, how they teach history through their paranormal tours and events, and various ways that they use the money they fundraise from their events.
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For more information go to https://www.ghosts915.org/
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Segment 1: PRIDE Indsutries: Helping people with disabilities in the workforce.
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Amber Banda interviews Darelyn Pazdel, Vice President of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries. October is National Disabilities Awareness Month. Listen to learn how they work largely with Ft. Bliss to employ people with disabilities, why companies should employ those who are disabled/ di...
Amber Banda talks with Frank Bremerman, President and Pastor of Kings and Priests Motorcycle Ministry (non-profit).
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Amber and Frank talk about the different types of riding organizations in the biker community and about their upcoming annual event, the Pastor J.R. Camfield Memorial Service which is held every year to honor and memorialize those in the biker community who are no long...
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Segment 1: Star Central 48.
Amber Banda interviews Gilbert Jorgenson, President, and Jennifer Cedillo, Executive Director for Star Central 48. "Star Central 48 is a 48-hour film contest where filmmakers—both general and student-level—have just two days to write, shoot, and edit a short film." Competition is Oct 17-19, registration open now! You can register at starcentral48.com
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Unity Through Creativity
Amber Banda interviews Laurie Marshall, Founder of Unity Through Creativity. As a young child, you'll never believe what speech she heard that eventually brought this vision to life. Unity Through Creativity uses nature inspired art to bring people together from all over the world! Amber and Laurie talk about her inspirations, the "singing tree" project, the impact they have made, how peace is not ...
Segment 1: Estrella Del Paso
Free legal immigration services! Amber Banda talks with Sandra Ramirez, Director of Communications for Estrella del Paso. This non-profit has been helping immigrants and refugees with free legal support and advocacy in West TX and NM since 1986. Listen to learn about what services the offer, how they are adapting to the government changes, and Sandra explains s...
Segment 1: FREEZE! The El Paso FBI is back in the station to talk about their FBI recruiting event September 5th at UTEP. They will have real agents and various FBI employees all in one place to give you answers from people actually doing it and in it! They will have SWAT demonstrations and computers available for on the spot sign-up. The FBI is SO much more than kicki...
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Amber Banda interviews Robert Hart, Executive Director for the non-profit Living Hope Counseling Service. Living Hope Counseling Service is a faith based counseling service that has been serving the community for over 18 years. Amber and Robert talk about the benefits of including faith in their counseling services, what types of services they provide, how Robert got into his line of ...
Amber Banda interviews Ivan Luna, Director of Immunize El Paso, and Cristina Arevalo, Clinic Administrator, of Immunize El Paso.
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Did you know Immunize El Paso is a non-profit that has been serving El Paso for over 30 years and offers more than just vaccines? They also offer drug testing, TB testing, pregnancy testing. and more at low to no cost! They'll even go to YOU ...
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