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We don't need another hero Mar 24, 2026

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On this episode, Yaz + Seb are back (after a long little break) to address the allegations against civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. We discuss Dolores Huerta and the other survivor’s testimonios, as well as give some background on lesser known histories about Chavez. Listen for the full conversation.

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white supremacy en español Nov 03, 2022

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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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S5 Ep8: Fiercely Chicano (ft. Elíseo Equihua) May 27, 2021

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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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S5 Ep7: No es importante (ft. iLe of Calle 13) Apr 27, 2021

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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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S5 Ep6: Abolition is the compromise Apr 21, 2021

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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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S5 Ep5: Lowriders + Masculinity (ft. Andrew Guerrero) Apr 19, 2021

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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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S5 Ep4: Policing in the U.S. (ft. Antonia Cereijido) Mar 29, 2021

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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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S5 Ep3: SUPPORT SEX WORKERS (ft. Aracely Garcia Gonzalez) Mar 16, 2021

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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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S5 Ep2: redemption days (ft. Veronica Tolentino) Mar 08, 2021

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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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S5 Ep1: imagining different futures Mar 08, 2021

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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.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

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