Best Mierda Podcasts (2025)

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21ST CENTURY SOCIALISM IN THE USA! DSA Caucus Launch w Luisa 42:29

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After a few weeks off, Austin G is back to bring you a solo interview pod with previous guest and union organizer Luisa Martinez @LuisaKnuckles. Austin and Luisa discuss an exciting new project of theirs within the Democratic Socialists of America as they officially launch the 21st Century Socialism Caucus, a new caucus within DSA for members who b…

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Current Events #64: MILEI SHITCOIN, ECUADOR ELECTION, PUERTO RICO 1:10:59

10M ago1:10:59

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The whole gang is back together to discuss the Milei's crypto rug pull and the general state of the Right Wing order across the world particularly in Ecuador in light of their forthcoming election and in Puerto Rico where it is comprador and patronage business as usual. We also talk about Bad Bunny by the way.…

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VAYANSE AL CARAJO YANQUIS DE MIERDA! Trump and Mexico w Jose Luis Granados Ceja 57:38

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As each day seems to come with a new threat from Donal Tron and the Yanquis de Mierda against Latin America we are happy to bring you all this collab with José Luis Granados Ceja of Soberania the Mexican Politics Podcast. José Luis joins us in digesting the initial wave of executive orders from Donald Trump in regards to Mexico and what the reactio…

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Scrutinizing the Scrutiny! Comrade Conversation with Paul Figueroa 1:06:59

1y ago1:06:59

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In our latest episode we sit down with returning guest and former Independence Party candidate for San Juan city council, Paul Figueroa. Paul helped run the House District 4 campaign of Adriana Gutierrez Colon, one of the closest house races of the entire election cycle. In addition to going over the latest updates from the recount/general scrutiny…

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What Next for La Alianza? Comrade Conversation with Jeremy Rivera Torres 1:03:44

1y ago1:03:44

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In our latest episode, we continue our 2024 Puerto Rico Election coverage as we sit down with former Independence Party candidate for Naguabo municipal council, Jeremy Rivera Torres. We discuss the continued fallout and aftermath of the (still not totally decided) election with Jeremy and the potential political landscape moving forward. Jeremy giv…

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Current Events #63: PR ELECTION DEBRIEF 1:09:52

1y ago1:09:52

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PUERTO RICO POST-ELECTION DEBRIEF! Join us as we discuss and analyze the results of the momentous and consequential election in Puerto Rico that saw what was thought to be impossible: an Independentist challenging the Comprador duopoly with a real chance of winning. We also talk about next steps for the movement and a little bit about the smaller e…

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Current Events #62: PUERTO RICO ELECTION 2024 PREVIEW 1:16:33

1y ago1:16:33

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Leroy, T and Austin reunite to cover some of the most recent events relating to the upcoming elections in Puerto Rico and the United States. We discuss the insurgent candidacy of Juan Dalmau and la Alianza as well as what brought Puerto Rico to the brink of a political earthquake. We make our final predictions on what exactly we expect to happen in…

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Current Events #61: GRAN DEBATE PUERTO RICO 2024 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

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The boys are all together to recap, analyze, discuss, pontificate, fanboy the recent Gubernatorial debate in Puerto Rico ahead of what will go down as a cataclysmic paradigm in Puerto Rico politics and reality.

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Current Events #60: VENEZUELA ELECTIONS AND AFTERMATH W/ LUISA 1:08:26

1+ y ago1:08:26

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After a few months off, Austin G is back to bring you a solo interview pod with previous guest and union organizer Luisa Martinez. Luisa was able to attend Venezuela's recent presidential election in person as an election observer on behalf of the Democratic Socialists of America International Committee (dsaic.org) and gives us her on the ground pe…

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Current Events #59: MEXICO ELECTIONS & PUERTO RICO PRIMARIES 1:12:39

1+ y ago1:12:39

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In this edition of MyM, we do a bit of a debrief on the recent elections in Mexico and the primaries of the comprador Pro-Statehood PNP in Puerto Rico. Austin breaks down his experience as an election observer in Mexico giving us his analysis of the ramifications of Claudia Sheinbaum's victory. Hilarity and giggling ensues as we discuss the Looney …

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Current Events #58: PUERTO RICO ELECTIONS PREVIEW 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

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After a typical hiatus, MyM is back with a Current Events episode. In this one, we preview the November elections in Puerto Rico. We dive a bit deeper into the comprador Statehood party's impending primary pitting incumbent Pedro Pierluisi, the Ted Cruz of Chuck Schumers, against Resident Commissioner and MAGA enthusiast Jenniffer Gonzalez which ma…

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What about...The 9th Annual Pasteles Competition? 24:49

2y ago24:49

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In this Diary Entry “What about...The 9th Annual Pasteles Competition? ” You will listen to Chef Rey record live reactions from people at the competition. I offered everyone a sample and the offered up their opinion! Thank you to everyone that participated on this episode! Come listen to us talk Mierda de todoooooooo!! Follow me @LetsTalkMierda_Wit…

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PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY: The ongoing global response to the genocide in Gaza 1:29:07

2y ago1:29:07

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LeRoy, T, and friend of the show Rev are back together to discuss one thing: the growing global solidarity movement for Palestine. Rev and LeRoy discuss what they've been a part of and what they've been seeing down in Australia while T brings a US perspective. We discuss the various players and dynamics involved day in and day out in this swelling …

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AUSTRALIA/PALESTINE: Comrade Conversation w/ Rev 1:31:45

2y ago1:31:45

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After an extended hiatus, LeRoy and T are joined by friend of the show Rev to discuss and breakdown the recent failed Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and the ongoing Palestinian genocide. Both topics are inextricably linked through the history of settler-colonial violence. We navigate the background and fallout of the failed referendum an…

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What About…Unfiltered Trio? 1:14:06

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DSA Convention: Comrade Conversation w/ Luisa Martinez 1:01:43

2+ y ago1:01:43

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In our latest episode, we are excited to bring to all the Macheteymatistas out there an interview with close friend and comrade Luisa Martinez. Luisa is an organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America that is running for national leadership within the organization at their upcoming national convention. We start our conversation off with Luis…

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Current Events #56: DICTATOR LASSO, PINOCHETISTAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, US SUPREME COURT VS PUERTO RICO 1:12:48

2+ y ago1:12:48

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After an unplanned hiatus, the MyM boys are back with a current events episode. We start by breaking down the latest with disgraced Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso and his move to nuke the legislature, call new elections, and rule by decree in the meantime. We work our way towards discussing the latest disappointing news from Chile, more of Bo…

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What About...Jeannette? 1:04:09

2+ y ago1:04:09

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In this Diary Entry “What About…Jeannette?” You will all get to hear from my twin sister!! Come listen to us talk about our childhood, our maternal and paternal figures and being twins! Come listen to us talk Mierda de todoooooooo!! Follow us @LetsTalkMierda_Podcast @_Ray_Poppin__ and @JeannettyG #LetsTalkMierda #ChefRey #RayPoppin#RayBikes #PlantP…

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Current Events #55: PARAGUAY ELECTION FINAL, TROUBLE IN ARGENTINA, RECAP OF ECUADOR CONVO 58:34

2+ y ago58:34

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Sometimes we have nothing, sometimes we double up. In a second drop this week, Austin and LeRoy put a bow on the lead up to the Paraguayan election with a discussion of what's at stake and the ramifications of this unprecedented tight race. The final two stories are loosely a debrief of our conversation with Julian Garrido about Argentina and Ecuad…

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ECUADOR: Comrade Conversation w/ Julián Garrido 46:16

2+ y ago46:16

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In our latest episode, we are excited to bring to all the Macheteymatistas out there a fascinating discussion on South American politics with Quito-based political strategist Julián Garrido. We start off in Ecuador which has undergone serious political turmoil in the last couple months as embattled incumbent President Guillermo Lasso's impeachment …

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What About...Brizzy Layers Taboo Topic? 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

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In this Diary Entry “What About…Brizzy Layers?” you will all get to hear about Bryan (Bryan with a Y not an I!) AKA Brizzy Layers! You will all get to hear about Bryan’s upbringing, his childhood and his small business (our Taboo Topic) Brizzy Layers! We met in College and have stayed in touch through the years and both started a small business on …

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What About...Brizzy Layers? 1:08:56

2+ y ago1:08:56

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In this Diary Entry “What About…Brizzy Layers?” you will all get to hear about Bryan (Bryan with a Y not an I!) AKA Brizzy Layers! You will all get to hear about Bryan’s upbringing, his childhood and his small business (our Taboo Topic) Brizzy Layers! We met in College and have stayed in touch through the years and both started a small business on …

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Current Events #54: PREVIEWING PARAGUAY & GUATEMALA ELECTIONS 1:08:42

3y ago1:08:42

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We're back this week with another Current Events episode and the whole team is together! This week we preview the impending and consequential elections in Paraguay and Guatemala. LeRoy leads the convo surrounding Paraguay, going through the candidates, the political history, current society and what's at stake for the landlocked country. Austin lea…

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Current Events #53: LASSO IMPEACHMENT, AMLO REFORMS, VIVA CHAVEZ 1:16:51

3y ago1:16:51

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A new current events episode and the whole gang is together! We start off by going through the trouble facing Ecuador President Guillermo and former Prez Lenin Moreno: bribery, potential impeachment, and narco connections to the Albanian mafia. We move on to breakdown AMLO's proposed reforms of Mexico's Elections Commission its prompting of the rat…

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What About… Shanieka’s Taboo Topic? 1:36:01

3y ago1:36:01

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On season 3 episode 4 “What About…Shanieka’s Taboo Topic?” (episode 2 of 2), we will be getting to know Shanieka (again hahaha), my friend from High School at Bronx Academy of Letters in the BRONXXXX! We will be getting into our Taboo Topic …Being a Single Mom. Come listen to us talk about our high school experience, life and laughter. Come listen …

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What About…Shanieka? 1:57:57

3y ago1:57:57

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On season 3 episode 3 “What About…Shanieka?” (episode 1 of 2), we will be getting to know Shanieka, my friend from High School at Bronx Academy of Letters in the BRONXXXX! Come listen to us talk about our high school experience, life and laughter. Come listen to Shaikea’s journal entry and journey from Jamaica to Director.Chef’s Rey tasting: Sponso…

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VENEZUELA: Comrade Conversation W/ José Luis Granados Ceja 49:19

3y ago49:19

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In our latest episode, we are excited to bring to all the Macheteymatistas out there an in-depth discussion on Venezuela with Venezuela Analysis' own José Luis Granados Ceja. Venezuela Analysis has long been the leader in English-language coverage of Venezuela and José Luis has been a big part of that, from writing a lot of their most recent intern…

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CLIMATE DISASTER IN CHILE!: EMERGENCY COMRADE CONVO W/ DIEGO POLANCO 54:26

3y ago54:26

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In our latest emergency interview, Austin and T attempt to conduct a full interview without our traditional podcast host Leroy as we sit down with Chilean economist and returning podcast Chile expert Diego Polanco to talk about the recent spread of forest fires that have engulfed South-Central Chile. Coming straight to us from Chile, Diego breaks d…

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What About… Brianna and Naomi Taboo Topic? 1:44:32

3y ago1:44:32

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On the season 3 premiere episode 2 “What About…Brianna and Naomi’s Taboo Topic?” (episode 2 of 2), we will be getting to know more about Brie and Noami and Taboo Topic: Queer Love! We’ve known each other since roughly 2017 and they have a wonderful loving relationship and I want you guys to hear about it. In this episode you will get to know about …

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What About...Brianna and Naomi? 2:09:48

3y ago2:09:48

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On the season 3 premiere episode “What About…Brianna and Naomi?” (episode 1 of 2), we will be getting to know a queer couple! We’ve known each other since roughly 2017 and they have a wonderful loving relationship and I want you guys to hear about them! In this episode you will get to know about Brie and Naomi’s upbringing, how funny they are and a…

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SAVING PUERTO RICO! EMERGENCY COMRADE CONVO W/ CARLOS BERRIOS POLANCO 1:10:25

3y ago1:10:25

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In this edition of MyM, (a very sick) Austin and LeRoy sit down with Puerto Rico based journalist and Latino Rebels Caribbean Correspondent Carlos Berrios Polanco to discuss his on the ground perspective of activism in Puerto Rico. We begin with this week's shooting of an activist by private security guards in Aguadilla and the context of the confr…

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Current Events #52: YEAR IN PREVIEW AND THE CELAC SUMMIT 1:16:29

3y ago1:16:29

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In this episode, we (not T unfortunately) begin by previewing a few things we're looking forward to seeing unfold this year, a year already proving to be quite eventful. Austin highlights next month's elections in Ecuador and LeRoy similarly talks about the April general elections in Paraguay and the internal rumblings in the ubiquitous Colorado Pa…

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STORMING OF BRASILIA!: EMERGENCY COMRADE CONVO W/ BRIAN MIER 56:33

3y ago56:33

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In light of the Jan 8 events in Brasilia and the ongoing fall out we sit down with Brazil based journalist Brian Mier of BrasilWire and TelesurEnglish to break it all down and make sense of it all. We discuss Lula's electoral victory, societal conditions that lead to the coup attempt, the coup attempt itself, and what a Lula presidency represents n…

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CATASTROPHE IN PERU!: EMERGENCY COMRADE CONVO W/ FRANCESCA 44:18

3y ago44:18

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In light of the evolving situation in Peru, we sit down with Peruvian comrade Francesca Emanuele to discuss the fall of Pedro Castillo. With incredible nuance, she breaks down the actions of the recalcitrant Right Wing congress, Castillo's ineffectiveness and incompetence, how Peru got here, and what's next for her embattled homeland. If you suppor…

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Current Events #51: JORGE GLAS FREE IN ECUADOR, CENSUS BATTLE IN BOLIVIA, HAITIAN POGROMS 1:07:59

3y ago1:07:59

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BUENAS MI GENTE! The full team is back with another current events episode. We begin by discussing the mandated prison release of Jorge Glas, the former VP of Ecuador who got swept up in the immensely consequential Odebrecht corruption scandal. We then move on to break down the recent RW fuckery in Bolivia, lead by Fascist Golpista Luis Fernando Ca…

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Current Events #50: LULA'S VICTORY AND PETRO & THE AREPA ACCORDS 1:07:43

3y ago1:07:43

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BUENAS MI GENTE! We're back this week with a long awaited current events episode. We discuss and breakdown the ramifications of Lula's victory in Brazil, what it means not only for Brazil but for the region and the planet as a whole. We then move into and finish off with Gustavo Petro and a recap of his first 100 days, including but not limited to …

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What About...Pedro? 1:17:37

3y ago1:17:37

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On this episode “What About…Pedro?”, we will be getting to know a friend of mine that I’ve known for about 15 years now! Every time we get together it's always fun time full of laughter, stories and drankssssss lol We will get to know about Pedro’s life, how funny he is and a lot of his creative ventures. He will also talk to us about his journey t…

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What About...Angel P? 2:14:49

3y ago2:14:49

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On this episode “What About…Angel P?”, we will be getting to know a friend of mine that I’ve been able to have deep conversations about life in general. I think back to the first couple of times we hung out and we always talked about something interesting. Angel also knows my cousin Leo (who doesn't at this point lol), he’s a christian, runs a ment…

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What About...Avid? 2:25:23

3y ago2:25:23

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On this special episode “What About…Avid”, you will get to know a new old friend of mine that I met at church. However, like a lot of people at church, he knew my cousin Leo lol So he has been involved in the church to some capacity and is currently involved in his local church. On this episode we’re going to talk about our relationships with our m…

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BRAZIL ELECTION: Comrade Conversation w/ Comrade Fern 1:04:49

3y ago1:04:49

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On the eve of the momentous election in Brazil, we sit down with one of our favorite people, veteran of the show, and beloved Brazilian comrade, Fern. Fern takes us through what the Bozonaro presidency has meant for Brazil and what a second term would bring. He goes through and breaks down the candidate roster from Front-Runner Lula and his PT lead…

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What About...Rich? 2:36:01

3+ y ago2:36:01

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Bienvenido mi gente! On this episode “What About…Rich?” you will all have the opportunity to meet one of my life friends Rich! We met right before the pandemic started in 2018 in our church and we’ve been getting lit ever since! You’ll get to hear stories about church, teaching students starting a business and so much more. Come hear de nosotros, o…

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Current Events #49: CHILE DEBRIEF, HAITI PROTESTS, ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATIN IN ARGENTINA 1:07:41

3+ y ago1:07:41

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We're back with a Current Events episode this week! We start off with a bit of debrief of the unfortunate rejection of the Chilean draft constitution. We then talk about the latest wave of protests in Haiti in the age of Ariel Henry. We finish off trying to break down and make sense of the assassination attempt of Argentinean VP Cristina Fernandez …

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What About...Rita? 2:21:18

3+ y ago2:21:18

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Bienvenido mi Gente! On this episode “What about…Rita?” you will be meeting one of my wonderful college friends Rita. We have known each other since 2012 and have bonded for many reasons from being Dominican, christianity, food and having fun! You will get to hear some random stories from college, our Hospitality Program and studying abroad. Since …

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Current Events #48: Chile Constitution Referendum 1:10:20

3+ y ago1:10:20

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This week T and LeRoy, ahead of Sunday's referendum, discuss the resulting draft from Chile's long and arduous constitutional convention. We talk about the events that lead to this seemingly miraculous moment, from the 1973 coup to the early history of the 1980 Pinochet Constitution to the nationwide uprisings in the last couple of years. We finish…

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WhatAbout...Loraine? 2:33:24

3+ y ago2:33:24

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Bienvenido Mi Gente! On this episode “What About…Loraine?” Everyone will get to meet another family member of mine….my cousin! Similar to other family stories, in the fact that we met as adults! And we have been cultivating a relationship ever since. From parties, to family gatherings and tough times.Theres been tears, laughter and so many in betwe…

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What About...Antoinea? 2:36:31

3+ y ago2:36:31

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Bienvenido mi gente! On this episode of “What About…Antoinea? You will all have the ability to meet one of my OG friends! We met way back in the day in grade school and have stayed in contact for many many many years. We have seen each other grow from widdle babies to giant babies! I kid I kid! We’ll be chatting it up about #FreedBritney or #FreeBr…

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Current Events #47: CUBA DISASTER, PETRO'S INAUGURATION, FBI RAID IN PUERTO RICO 1:08:34

3+ y ago1:08:34

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THE WHOLE BAND IS TOGETHER FOR THIS LATEST CURRENT EVENTS! We kick things off by discussing the tragedy in Cuba, the most significant industrial natural disaster in its history. We pivot to President-elect Petro of Colombia's inauguration, early moves, and what early predictions for Colombia and the region with a Petro/Marquez presidency. We finish…

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What About...Annie? 1:49:17

3+ y ago1:49:17

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On this special episode of Let’s Talk Mierda! You will all have the pleasure of meeting my wonderful cousin Annie! Annie and I have known each other since we were kiddies but didn't get close until adulthood when we were both trying to reconnect with Family. Annie has a very interesting background from working with the community, meeting her husban…

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After Dark (kinda): FASCIST BABIES, RETAIL MANAGEMENT, AUSTRALIA, ALIENATION/RESONANCE 1:01:06

3+ y ago1:01:06

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After a loooong unplanned (but almost expected) hiatus two of the three sit down together. Just LeRoy and T on this one, we decided to employ our more free form, After Dark format as we get back into the swing of things. We talk about abortion rights and the state of reaction in the US, what it's like dealing with management in excessively hierarch…

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What About...Ana? 1:23:21

3+ y ago1:23:21

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On this episode of Let’s Talk Mierda we will be finding out “What About…Ana?” Where we will be talking Mierda about Mental Health. Specifically your work as Regional VP of a Healthcare Advocacy Agency that partners with Hospitals. In addition we will be learning more about her Birth Chart Readings and how she plans on expanding that. You will also …