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]

Oscar and Franki talk about the season of Lent and what it means to many Latinos, what kind of celebrations take place and how does one family celebrate Easter.

Franki and Oscar begin the discussion of what's happening in El Paso at the border.

In this first episode of Hanging, Franki and Oscar talk about their respective upbringings and what you can expect from future podcasts.

On this episode Franki and Oscar talk about all of the labels describing us - latinos, LatinX, Hispanic, Chaicana, Meso-American, and so on and they explain each one, and discuss which ones are most used and why.