Chicas Politicas Podcast

What a treat! We got to talk with one of the most qualified candidates in our local ballot, Erica Flores Baltodano. Erica is a Chica Politica through and through, and is running for school board. We talked about what it means to be a school trustee, emphasis on the TRUST part, her journey as a latina attorney, her impactful career, biases, disparities, representation, woof! What a convo!

Learn more about Erica and her campaign at: baltodanoforschoolboard.com

We have a very special episode!! Yessenia and Rita recap on their favorite moments from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and then (drums!!) Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino from ¡Que Madre! joins Rita to share her thoughts on the current political landscape. ¡Eso!

Yay! You are doing voter outreach to the hispanic community!! Strap down, we are about to take you into a journey you didn't ask for :D What to keep in mind when doing outreach, and what NOT to do. We have the receipts.

Yes, we're all in, but let's also have a reality check, the systems of oppression are still here! To the window!! To the walz!! Catch up time with Chicas Politicas.

We are not sugar coat it and we're giving it to you straight. It's July, babes. We have to get real.

We welcome Pride month at Chicas Politicas, celebrate Mexico's first female president. The Chicas give a shoutout to amazing local women who just announced their running for office this week: Erica Stewart, Kris Beal, and Kassi Dee!

Of course, we spent a minute or two on the 34 felony counts of 45 and tried so hard to end the episode on a happy note :)

We are back and kicking! We are starting a new season of Chicas Politicas. Catch up with us in this short and sweet episode. Learn how to show your dissatisfaction this upcoming November election, and hear Rita and Yessenia talk about what we have gained so far from being involved in politics as latinas.

Chicas Politicas welcome their first guest! lauren Ornelas (she, her, hers). lauren is Food Empowerment Project founder and president. lauren has been active in the animal rights movement for more than 30 years. She is the former executive director of Viva! USA, a national nonprofit vegan advocacy organization.

For more info, check out: foodispower.org

In this episode we talked about the historic show that the GOP gave us when removing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. What is going on there? Yikes. Not all is lost, Gavin Newson appointed a new Senator faster than we could upload a new episode! Wowza.

Senator Feinstein passed today at 90 years old. Her legacy is vast and Governor Newsom has the task to fill her seat. Listen as Chicas Politicas talk about the late Senator and next steps. Also, what the hell is a "government shutdown"? The chicas break it down for you. Eek!