In this episode of The Open Door, panelists Jim Hanink, Mario Ramos-Reyes, and Christopher Zehnder discuss with Dr. Rene Trabanino what it means to be a consistently pro-life physician in California. We’ll also explore what it’s like to serve immigrants, the poor, and the under-insured. Last but not least we’ll consider what it’s like to discover the American Solidarity Party! Among the questions we asked are the following:

1. Dr. Trabanino, Rene if I may, could you share with us a bit about your background and about your family?

2. We read of the grave problems that Guatemala now faces. Can you give us some insight into what is happening there now?

3. What has been your experience working with immigrants?

4. You have patients who are poor and under-insured. How does this affect them and you as their physician?

5. What are some of the challenges you experience as a pro-life physician?

6. How can pro-life physicians work together to challenge the established disorder?

7. You have ties to the California Catholic Conference and the Los Angeles Archdiocese Office of Life, Justice, and Peace. Can you explain their respective missions?

8. How did you discover the American Solidarity Party?

9. Can the ASP gain ground in California? If so, by what means?

10. Fast forward: Where do you see yourself ten years from now?