http://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafeStraight Talk Cafe with your host Nickie Vega. Talk show format on contemporary issues and current trends. enCopyright Nickie Vega (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:30:00 GMTSun, 09 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMTRadioBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/63d4c340-a0b3-46a9-bbea-b7eabf1503e8_straightalk2.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafeStraight Talk Cafe with your host Nickie Vega. Talk show format on contemporary issues and current trends. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comradio,straight talk cafe,domestic violence,lee giordano,mary aguilar buttafouco,nickie vega,betty laluna,bridgegate,bullying,chancellor's regulation a-832Straight Talk CafenoStraight Talk Cafe with your host Nickie Vega. Talk show format on contemporary issues and current trends.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/03/09/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafouco-part-2Radiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/03/09/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafouco-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/03/09/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafouco-part-2Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMTActress Mary Aguilar Buttafouco Part 2This week a continuation of Nickie Vega's interview with Mary Aguilar Buttafouco... You may know actress Mary Aguilar Buttafouco as Cousin Grace on the hit series The Sopranos, but this talented actress has an incredible story to tell. A story of Domestic Violence and re-victimization by her church in the form of being disfellowshipped for refusing to stay in an abusive marriage. Tomorrow at 3pm Straight Talk Cafe's Nickie Vega talks one on one with Mary Aguilar Buttafouco about the obstacles, her personal trials and tribulations and how she summoned the courage to walk away in the face of incredible adversity. It's a story you won't want to miss. Mary also hosts a radio program: "Victims Speak Out" which just celebrated it's 5 year anniversary... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mary501/2013/10/20/victims-speak-out 00:31:00Straight Talk CafenoMary Aguilar Buttafouco,Domestic Violence,Victims Speak Out,Betty Laluna,Straight Talk CafeThis week a continuation of Nickie Vega's interview with Mary Aguilar Buttafouco... You may know actress Mary Aguilar Buttafouco as Cousin Grace on the hit serhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/02/23/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafoucoRadiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/02/23/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafouco/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/02/23/actress-mary-aguilar-buttafoucoSun, 23 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMTActress Mary Aguilar ButtafoucoYou may know actress Mary Aguilar Buttafouco as Cousin Grace on the hit series The Sopranos, but this talented actress has an incredible story to tell. A story of Domestic Violence and re-victimization by her church in the form of being disfellowshipped for refusing to stay in an abusive marriage. Tomorrow at 3pm Straight Talk Cafe's Nickie Vega talks one on one with Mary Aguilar Buttafouco about the obstacles, her personal trials and tribulations and how she summoned the courage to walk away in the face of incredible adversity. It's a story you won't want to miss. Mary also hosts a radio program: "Victims Speak Out" which just celebrated it's 5 year anniversary... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mary501/2013/10/20/victims-speak-out   00:30:00Straight Talk CafenoMary Aguilar Buttafouco,Domestic Violence,Straight Talk Cafe,Re-victimization,Spritual AbuseYou may know actress Mary Aguilar Buttafouco as Cousin Grace on the hit series The Sopranos, but this talented actress has an incredible story to tell. A storyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/26/is-the-affordable-care-act-really-affordableRadiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/26/is-the-affordable-care-act-really-affordable/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/26/is-the-affordable-care-act-really-affordableSun, 26 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMTIs the Affordable Care Act Really Affordable?The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law by the President on March 23, 2010.  On June 28, 2012 the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the health care law. But is it really affordable?  Or is it an action that places a greater financial burden on individuals who barely have enough to make ends meet in this challenging economy? Straight Talk's Nickie Vega has provided a thumbnail sketch of some of the challenges she witnesses, at least for New York City in the Straight Talk Cafe's blog. Click on the link below to learn more. http://straighttalkcafe.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=t9_5rkMBAAA.th8lMwiPy7fdQ1rEDBhQ4w.ZJdJDHfKfglBbxIn7Usv8Q&postId=7513756086355273051&type=POST 00:30:00Straight Talk CafenoThe Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law by the President on March 23, 2010.  On June 28, 2012 the Supreme Court rendered a finalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/19/bullying-in-nyc-schools-part-2Radiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/19/bullying-in-nyc-schools-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/19/bullying-in-nyc-schools-part-2Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMTBullying in NYC Schools Part 2Last Sunday's program Two Boss Chicks Nickie Vega and Lee Giordano introduced the issue of School Bullying and whether or not the New York City Department of Education's policies are doing enough to prevent bullying and stop it when it occurs.  This week the discussion continues. We'd like to hear from you our listeners. Were you bullied as a child? Did you feel those in charge of protecting you were effective? How has the bullying affected you if at all long term? Do you know a child that is being bullied in the NYC Public School system and do you feel the issues were addressed adequately? Is the NYC DOE policy Respect for All in conjunction with Chancellor's Regulation A-832 doing  enough? Background:  http://straighttalkcafe.blogspot.com/2014/01/are-new-york-city-department-of.html If you were in charge of implementing policy what are some of the solutions you'd bring to the table? Join your hosts TWO BOSS CHICKS Nickie Vega and Lee Giordano as they discuss this important issue that affects not only our children, but our future as a society. Callers welcome...let your voice be heard. Straight Talk Cafe...hosted by TWO BOSS CHICKS Nickie Vega and Lee Giordano working hard to bring you strait talk on the real life issues that matter to you most.        Straight Talk Cafe...your "Go-to' source for Real Talk 00:31:00Straight Talk CafenoSchool Bullying,NYC DOE,Respect for All,Chancellor's Regulation A-832,School ViolenceLast Sunday's program Two Boss Chicks Nickie Vega and Lee Giordano introduced the issue of School Bullying and whether or not the New York City Department of Edhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/17/chris-christie-bridgegateRadiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/17/chris-christie-bridgegate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/17/chris-christie-bridgegateFri, 17 Jan 2014 23:30:00 GMTChris Christie BridgegateThings are heating up for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, there is buzz on the political grapevine of possible impeachment...was Governor Chris Christie directly involved with the shutting down of the George Washington Bridge or is this the case of 'independent' and sabotaging 'freelancing'?  As if Bridgegate isn't enough for the New Jersey Governor's plate...currently an investigation is underway into whether Governor Christie misused about $2 million in Superstorm Sandy relief funds for an ad campaign that put him in the spotlight in an election year. What are your thoughts?  Will he survive the scandal?  Is he still a viable contender for the 2016 Presidential elections?  Call in!  Release of Chris Christie Bridge Scandal Documents http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/01/new-chris-christie-bridge-scandal-documents-emails [Mother Jones] http://gothamist.com/2014/01/12/could_chris_christie_be_impeached_m.php http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-chris-christie-sandy-funds-20140113,0,1864963.story Join the discussion visit us on Facebook: Straight Talk Cafe Photo Credits:  Wikimedia Commons 00:30:00Straight Talk CafenoBridgegate,Chris Christie,New Jersey,Straight Talk Cafe,Nickie VegaThings are heating up for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, there is buzz on the political grapevine of possible impeachment...was Governor Chris Christie dirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/12/bullying-in-new-york-city-schoolsRadiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/12/bullying-in-new-york-city-schools/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/straighttalkcafe/2014/01/12/bullying-in-new-york-city-schoolsSun, 12 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMTBullying in New York City SchoolsThe NYC DOE launched the citywide Respect For All program in 2007 in an effort to address bullying and harassment.  According to the DOE: "The NYC DOE is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying and from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, citizen-ship/immigration status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or weight." Is it effective?  More importantly, does it serve all students, or just those identified as a protected class?  Weigh in!  Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StraightTalkCafe Straight Talk Cafe Blog:  http://straighttalkcafe.blogspot.com/2014/01/are-new-york-city-department-of.html http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/RespectforAll/Commitment/default.htm http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-teachers-doubt-effectiveness-bully-bill-new-survey-finds-article-1.136840 http://www.stopbullying.gov/laws/new-york.html NYS Law on Bullying:  "The Dignity Act for All Students" http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/     00:31:00Straight Talk CafenoBullying,NYC Public Schools,NYC DOEThe NYC DOE launched the citywide Respect For All program in 2007 in an effort to address bullying and harassment.  According to the DOE: "The NYC DOE is commi