In Episode 14, Visas, Immigration and Asylum Seekers, Oscar and Franki discuss how folks become citizens of the US. They talk about some of the more common types of visas, DACA, and the immigrants and asylum seekers waiting at the US/Mexico border hoping to come to the US when Title 42 expires next week.

In episode 13, Franki and Oscar lay out the facts about migrant workers in the US and Oregon. This is the first of many programs about the plight of mesoamerican farm workers and their families, and the exploitation of Mesoamerican kids in the US.

In this 12th episode, Franki and Oscar share stories about the music they grew up with - in El Paso and in west Los Angeles. Music is central to Latino culture and the passion demonstrated by some of the musicians is unmatched. They discuss some of the different types of Latino/Mesoamerican music heard in the US, and mention some of the premier Mexican artists past and present.

In this episode Franki and Oscar discuss learning a second or third language and the various models of language acquisition for children in school. They also discuss why Spanish is or isn't taught or spoken in some homes, and the difficulties learning a language other than the first one.

In this 10th episode, Franki and Oscar discuss the challenges and opportunities for mesoamerican monolingual and multilingual students at their local community college.

In episode 9, Oscar and Franki talk about the importance of certain foods that we still eat today and were eaten by our ancestors. We talk about the challenges of buying ingredients here on the Oregon coast that Oscar used to cook with in El Paso. And find out how Oscar makes a traditional dish from pork rinds and red chili - chicharrones! Also broadcast on KYAQ91.7FM Fridays from 12:30 -1 PM and repeats on Sat. 12:30 -1.

In this episode, Franki and Oscar interview local activist Ginger Gouveia. Ginger talks about the needs of limited English speakers (primarily Guatemalans) during the pandemic and her orgnizating efforts to help with food, dental needs, cash assistance, transportation, and drivers license needs.

Franki and Oscar tlak about the stories they were told growing up, why we tell stories, the meaning behind them, and the lessons we've learned. 

Oscar and Franki discuss the meaning of family, friendships, and the importance of developing relationships in MesoAmerican/Chicana culture.

In this episode, Franki Trujillo-Dalbey and Oscar Juarez discuss the recent New York Times investigation uncovering the labor abuses of unaccompanied minors who are Mesoamerican. This episode aired on KYAQ 91.7 FM on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Comments? Questions? Email [email protected]