On this episode, after an extended hiatus we are back to break down the mess behind the LA City Council racism. We unpack how Latina/o/xs can absolutely be racist and give in to white supremacy. Is Latinidad  unchecked a form of white supremacy en español? Listen for the breakdown. 

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On this episode we are joined by artist and model Elíseo Equihua! Listen as he shares his story and we discuss identity, gender norms, and being fiercely and fashionably Chicano!

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On this episode, we are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, iLe (of Calle 13). Listen as iLe chats with us about making political music, Puerto Rico, heartbreak, and her new single, "No es importante" ["It's not important"]. 

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Rest In Peace and Power: George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Adam Toledo. Ma'Khia Bryant. #BlackLivesMatter

**caution/trigger warning: police violence; murder

On this episode, we share some initial reflections on the charges to convict Derek Chauvin and sifting through the rhetoric of "justice" and "accountability" in the media response.

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On this episode we discuss lowrider culture and masculinity, given the recent news of white gentrifiers trying to criminalize lowriders in Austin, TX. We are joined by Andrew Guerrero who is a PhD Student in American Studies at Harvard University. 

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On this episode we discuss the history of policing in the U.S. and how different factors contributed to the militarization of the police over the last several decades. In the later part of the episode, we are joined by Antonia Cereijido. Antonia is the host and producer of the podcast, Norco '80 (LAist Studios and Futuro Media) that follows the story of a failed bank heist in 1980 that influenced the militarization of police in the U.S.

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On this episode we are joined by Aracely Garcia Gonzalez, who is a PhD Candidate in Chicana & Chicano Studies writing about racialized sexualities in Digital Sex Work and online social media outlets. Aracely shares her expertise as we discuss what sex work is and unpack many misconceptions about sex workers and the industry.

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On this episode we are joined by Veronica Tolentino, Founder of Loud Community, a member driven community organization actively creating the world we want to see.  We discuss the issues with cancel culture and how damaging it can be for marginalized communities. We imagine what a future of practicing redemption instead of cancel culture can look like to move our communities toward healing.

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We kick off the new season with a check-in on where we're at politically after the chaos of 2021. We are not in the clear now that 45 is gone--so where do we go from here? Listen as we chat about just that. Season 5 Premiere.

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On this season finale, we talk about what we need to leave behind in 2020 and what some goals we have for '21. WEAR YOUR MASKS. STAY AT HOME. SUPPORT BIPOC FOLKS. 

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On this episode we are joined by Nic López-Rodriguez (they/he) to discuss healing, growth, and resiliency in the context of 2020. Specifically thinking about what lit our hearts on fire in the midst of the chaos that is 2020. Nic is a non-binary, Florida-raised, Philly-based Boricua who is a poet, DJ, educator, and brujx. 

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