Gustavo of Radio REDeSS
Last Saturday, Kelsey and I went with REDeSS to observe Diego and Roberto's radio program, De Pies a Cabeza (From Head to Toe). I believe this was the only observation lacking in our experience observing CASA programs. I felt especially excited because the topic of the day was supposed to be obesity, so I figured I'd get more info for my article.
We arrived at CASA at 8 am, and drove over to Radio Reyna in Dolores Hidalgo, about an hour away. The guys explained that their ultimate goal is to establish a radio station at CASA, but its very difficult, given the politics involved. Moreover, the radio station in San Miguel charges 2500 pesos per half hour - as opposed to Radio Reyna, 1500 per half hour. So, we drove over.
As it turned out, we spoke little of obesity. The PESANE summer course was starting on Sunday, so Roberto and Diego dedicated much time to promoting it. They received 7 new members. While Diego spoke, Roberto took calls, or vice versa, and the relaxed, conversation rhythm flowed exceptionally well. The program also included a pre-taped radio novella about abusive relationships, featuring the voices of promotores from TEATRO. And the callers who were able to correctly identify the 3 stages of the abuse cycle - tension building, outbreak, and honeymonn - got cake! Apparently, Diego persuaded a local bakery to sponsor the show, and they agreed to provide pasteles for 3 listeners per show.
After the program ended - they really deserve at least an hour - we drove over to Dona Muera's, a tortilla stand on the side of the road with the most amazing delicious blue-corn, nopales and frijoles filled tortillas. At 50 cents each. Needless to say, it was a bright, sun shining morning.
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