En el segundo episodio de Radio Cachimbona en *español*, Yvette entrevista a Carla Bautista, una mujer trans y Guatemalteca que trabaja como la coordinadora de liberación para el grupo "Trans Queer Pueblo." Carla comparte parte de su historia migratoria buscando asilo en los estados unidos, critica las condiciones de centros de detención de ICE, particularmente para gente LGBTQ y explica como es que migrantes detenidos se organizan entre si mismos para mejorar condiciones de detención mientras h...
May 17, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On the first episode of Season 4 of Radio Cachimbona, Yvette interviews Berkeley Law Professor Ian Haney López about his new book "Merge Left." They discuss how interest convergence theory informs the analysis in his book, debate whether Latinx is a race, and breakdown the 2020 electoral outcomes and what they say about race.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On the Season 3 Finale, Yvette and fellow lawtina Laura Barrera process the U.S. coup and Arizona's unfortunate prominent role in the situation. They discuss the repercussions they believe should occur for elected officials found to have been involved in the coup, our predictions for the future of the GOP and whether or not the Democrats need a left equivalent of the "Freedom Caucus." To support Radio Cachimbona visit: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true Follow @RadioCachimb...
Jan 26, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On this episode, Yvette interviews Lina and Estephanie of the BagLadiez! They discuss the history of "Latinx," the problems with the term, and if it is worth saving. Lina and Yvette discuss their experiences as WOC lawtinas navigating civil rights litigation and make suggestions for how the profession could be more welcoming for Black indigenous women of color. To become a patron, go here: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true Follow @radio.cachimbona on Instagram, Twitter and...
Jan 12, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On this episode, Yvette interviews fellow WOC lawyer Meghna Sridhar regarding the federal executions that SCOTUS has allowed the Trump administration to undergo and the massive farmer protest movement in India. They break down the legislation that sparked 3% of the world's population to strike, explain the difficulties the US has in procuring lethal drugs for executions, and challenge the federal judge who implied that the death penalty can be executed in a "humane" way. To support Radio Cachimb...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On this *UNLOCKED LIT REVIEW* episode, Yvette and Salvi lawtina Yesenia (from the Keep Your Heart Soft episode!) dissect the book of poetry "Family or Oblivion" written by Salvadoran author Elena Salamanca. They share their joy in reading a Salvadoran woman author who writes in a way that forces you to sit, grapple with the text, and reflect, share their interpretations of Salamanca's descriptions of women living in San Salvador, and meditate on how Salamanca's works are both specific and univer...
Dec 29, 2020•44 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly-- the first Native American to win the countywide seat. Cázares-Kelly breaks down barriers to voting in the rural areas of the Tohono Oodham nation, how her campaign honored her belief in the importance of paying indigenous women for their labor, and shares-- what does the county recorder really do!? To support Radio Cachimbona, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true Follow/Lik...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this *UNLOCKED patron-only episode, Yvette interviews Denisse, one of the “Arizona 3,” a group of U of A students criminalized for protesting the presence of Border Patrol on campus. She shares the political context of her criminal charge occurring simultaneous to Trump’s Executive Order “protecting free speech,” sheds light on the violent rhetoric from the Border Patrol Union leader of Tucson towards her, and expresses why she wants Border Patrol off campus. To become a Radio Cachimbona patr...
Dec 15, 2020•45 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Valeria, undocu organizer with the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance to unpack the legislative coup that occurred recently in Peru. They debate the factors present in a coup, provide context for the legislative ousting of Vizcara, and express support for the Peruvian demands for a new constitution. Support Peruvian organizers on the ground here: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8uFBS6rLon Become a Radio Cachimbona patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ra...
Dec 08, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On this *Spanish-language episode*, Yvette interviews Karla, the liberation coordinator with Trans Queer Pueblo, an organization led by queer, undocumented, formerly and currently detained migrants in AZ. They discuss TQP's organizing and empowerment model, how Karla got looped into TQP's work, and the importance of LGBTQ medical service providers. To support Trans Queer Pueblo's biggest annual fundraiser Más Perra Que Coronavirus, buy your ticket for the 12/5 event here: https://secure.everyact...
Dec 01, 2020•21 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Laiken, the borderlands campaigner at the Center for Ecological Diversity. Laiken and Yvette discuss the devastating ecological effects of border wall construction in the Sonoran desert, the horrific desecration of sacred Tohono Oodham sites done in the name of the xenophobic wall, and why it is important for politicians to listen to border residents and the true violence they face. Become a Radio Cachimbona patron here: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?...
Nov 24, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this *unlocked lit review*, Tina host of the Tohono Oodham Young Voices podcast, and Yvette discuss the work of science fiction “A Legend of the Future” written by Cuban writer Agustin de Rojas. They debate the pros and cons of living in a Dream Palace, point out how radical it is for people of color to write themselves into the future during a time where the state is trying to kill them, and express the difficulties of translation and capturing emotional nuance. To become a #litreview patron...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews professor Carla Guerron-Montero about the racialized history of the start of the Panamanian nation-state. They discuss the history of Afro-Antillean presence in Bocas Del Toro, the ways that tourism shaped Panama’s self-understanding, and how US imperialism in the region impacted the country's origin myths. Support Radio Cachimbona here: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true
Nov 10, 2020•35 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Yaneli, a No More Deaths humanitarian aid volunteer who shares the frightening militarized raids that Border Patrol engaged in this summer and a few weeks ago when targeting and destroying the NMD desert medical camp. They discuss the history of mutual aid at the border, how the attack on humanitarian aid workers reflects an escalating hatred of migrants, and the future of humanitarian aid work at the border. Support Radio Cachimbona by becoming a patron here: ...
Oct 27, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On this episode, Yvette and Pedro Rolón, Puerto Rican academic and longtime friend discuss his dissertation research exploring how Puerto Ricans have utilized literature as a means of political identity building dating back to the 19th century. They unpack the ways in which Eugenio María Hostos’ novel “La Peregrinación de Bayoan” perpetuates a mythical origin story of a “new man” that parallels the anti-Blackness in mestizaje discourses across Latin America and how subsequent authors like Manuel...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this episode, Yvette interviews Stefanie Arteaga, a Salvi activist who fought to end ICE collaboration with Sheriffs’ departments in North Carolina. They discussed the ripple effects of deportations, historicized Department of Homeland Security agents usage of unmarked cars for enforcement actions as seen in Portland, and emphasized that community power is the true agent of change. Support Radio Cachimbona by becoming a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true Fol...
Sep 29, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this *UNLOCKED* #litreview episode, Yvette dissects “Zigzagger” Manuel Munoz’s collection of short stories with her friend and law student Yesenia. They discuss the ways in which Munoz challenges stereotypical depictions of queerness, debate over the paranormal (or not?) aspects of the stories, and critique the influence of Catholicism in promoting homophobia. To get first access to new #litreviews, become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true Follow @radiocach...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Afro-Salvadoreña Danny Parada about her research into her own family's history and surrounding anti-Blackness in El Salvador generally. They discuss the ways in which anti-Blackness has shown up in government policies surveilling and criminalizing MS-13 gang members, the historical efforts of the nation-state to erasure the presence of Afro-descendientes in El Salvador, and how Danny's prior research into academic outcomes of "Black and Latinx" students inspire...
Sep 15, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this episode, Yvette interviews good friend, former housemate and Latinx academic Chris Rodelo on his dissertation research focusing on 19th century Latinidad and performance. They discuss the impossibility of the archive that scholars must always contend with in attempting to reconstruct marginalized histories, why analyzing performance gives us particular insight into BIPOC experiences, and tell the tale of 73 Edgewood. Become a #litreview patron to get first access to new episodes every we...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this *UNLOCKED LIT REVIEW * episode, Yvette brings back Denise Rebeil (of the criminalized for defending education episode) to chat about the poetry of Roque Dalton. Dalton was a revolutionary Salvadoran poet. They share their gratitude for having been exposed to Central American poets, explain how creative endeavors are always political, and praise Dalton for putting his body on the line to expound his anti-capitalist views. Become a #litreview patron to get first access and new episodes eve...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Professor and OBGYN Carolyn Sufrin about her book “Jailcare: Finding the Safety Net for Women Behind Bars,” an ethnographic study of the healthcare experiences of incarcerated women at San Francisco County jail. Sufrin outlines society’s over-reliance on prison and jails to serve healthcare needs of women of color who are mentally-ill, poor, or addicted to a substance, how prisons and jails are sites of dehumanization, and the effect of Brown v. Plata on over-c...
Aug 17, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This special episode is a recording of the #AZFreeThemAll virtual teach-in hosted by the #Arizona3 coalition and Gloria Negrete-Lopez. Yvette, Ale Pablos and Tiera Rainey joined for a roundtable discussion featuring some of the most vibrant abolitionist organizing in Arizona--work that challenges the hegemonic narrative of Arizona as solely a red, conservative state. Importantly centering the voices and leadership of those directly impacted, the roundtable discussion highlighted the efforts of l...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode, Yvette interviews Alicia Ivonne Estrada, Karina Alvarado and Ester Hernandez about their anthology “US Central Americans: Reconstructing Memories, Struggles, and Communities of Resistance.” The three Central American scholars share the 19th century US imperialist presence in the isthmus, break down the categorization of Salvadoran and Guatemalan asylum seekers as “economic migrants,” and trace the links between Maya and Nahua-Pipil ethnocides, communist fear-mongering, and the i...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On this episode, Yvette brings back friend of the podcast and deportation defense lawyer Jehan Laner Romero to discuss the SCOTUS oral arguments in US v. Sineneng Smith. They discuss the ways in which SCOTUS would be unable to rewrite the INA "encouraging or inducing" provision without reaching beyond the court's authority, explain the canons of statutory interpretation and constitutional avoidance, and put a spotlight on the real "legal activists"--the Trump prosecutors-- at issue here.
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this episode, Yvette interviews her former Stanford Law professor, Jim Cavallaro, who now runs the University Human Rights Network, about his 2010 report on the Salvadoran response to gangs and organized crime “No Place to Hide.” They discuss the thread of US imperialism that connects 1980’s Northern Triangle civil wars, 1996 expansion of crimes that make individuals deportable, and early 2000’s “Mano Dura” policy that wreaked havoc on the lives of youth gang members.
May 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this *UNLOCKED* #LitReview from Season 1, Yvette discusses the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston with deportation defense attorney Laura. They reflect on how notions of “womanhood” are imposed on young girls of color, praise the lineage of black scholars who re-elevated Hurston’s work after her death, and discuss why women of color need to create their own intellectual spaces.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
*PATRON-ONLY LIT REVIEW PREVIEW* On this episode, Yvette interviews UCLA Professor of Chicano/a Studies Leisy Abrego to discuss her book “Sacrificing Families: Navigating Laws, Labor, and Love Across Borders," where she unpacks emotional and economic inequalities between transnational families. As a Salvadoreña herself, Leisy shares how focusing on Salvadoran migration disrupts the narrative of single men cyclically migrating for seasonal work as Salvadoran women have historically migrated in eq...
May 05, 2020•4 min
On this episode, Yvette interviews Anna and Gisela-- two Central American #lawtina family law attorneys who discuss their journeys to the law and the uptick in domestic violence amidst the covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis. They share the benefits of working at a firm with all women partners, tips for standing up to judges as a young woman of color attorney, and the advice they would give their pre-law selves. ----------------- You can support Radio Cachimbona here: Become a Patreon: https:/...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this *UNLOCKED* lit review, Yvette discusses the literary non-fiction book "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond with her dear friend Yaneli. They share their own family's experiences with eviction, the importance of Desmond's work showcasing that poverty is a relationship between the wealthy and the poor, and criticize sociology for not centering exploitation and extraction as a discipline. Loved this episode? Become a patron to get FIRST access to 2 lit reviews a month for $5. https://www.patreon.co...
Apr 21, 2020•48 min
On this public #litreview, Yvette and fellow first-generation Salvi Yale alumna Jencey Paz discuss Rigoberta Menchú's memoir. They discussed the oppressive relationship between ladinos and indigenous communities in Guatemala, critiqued the US imperialist interests that collaborated with the genocidal Guatemalan government during the 36 year Civil War, and emphasized the importance of white and light-skinned Latinos checking themselves when it comes to claiming rights to indigenous art and cultur...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
