18 minutes | Thursday, August 20, 2026
The interview with Senator Ben Ray Luján focuses on healthcare, support for family caregivers, stroke research and rehabilitation, and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Luján discusses his personal experience surviving a stroke and explains his efforts to improve stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services. He also highlights the importance of RECA benefits for New Mexico families affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining, emphasizing the approaching 2027 deadline. Finally, he discusses protecting sacred sites and public lands such as Chaco Canyon and Bears Ears, advocating for bipartisan cooperation and community involvement.