In The Thick

In Maria and Julio's first ITT Sound Off together of 2020, they discuss the ongoing impeachment trial with a focus on POC voices being underrepresented in the media and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries' historical context. They also talk about the migrant caravan traveling from Guatemala to Mexico and the ongoing protests in Puerto Rico. ITT Staff Picks: - Julio's opinion piece on Trump's figurative border wall via NBC News - From The Atlantic: attorney and former prosecutor Paul Savoy's piece on an unconstitutional impeachment trial without witnesses - Latino Rebels' latest on the Puerto Rico protests  

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Maria and Julio are joined by Paola Ramos, Vice News correspondent, Telemundo contributor and an Emerson Collective fellow. They discuss the intersection of politics, activism and journalism in Paola's career. They also talk about what to expect in the 2020 election and how the Latino vote will play a role.  ITT Staff Picks: - In this opinion piece, Jorge Ramos explains why the Latino vote will decide 2020, via The New York Times. - Latinos still need a starring role in U.S. politics, via NBC Think. - Iowa's Latino population is shifting and could impact the caucuses, from The Nation.  

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Julio is joined by our guest co-host, Jamilah King in today's ITT Sound Off. They discuss the ongoing impeachment trial proceedings with a focus on Lev Parnas' interview with Rachel Maddow. Tuesday's Democratic Debate in Iowa was a hot topic as Warren's and Sanders' friendship was questioned. They also discuss the appropriation of Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy after a new report by WalletHub was published with questionable data on race in the country. ITT Staff Picks: - According to Lev Parnas, "President Trump knew exactly what was going on." - Reported by CBS News - From The Atlantic: The Consequences of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Canonization - At the Iowa debate, Bernie Sanders' most vociferous opponent was CNN, from The Intercept This episode was mixed by Leah Shaw.  

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Julio and guest co-host, Jamilah King, are joined by Verónica Bayetti Flores, co-founder of The Center for Advancing Innovative Policy and co-host of Radio Menea, and ITT All-Star Wajahat Ali, New York Times contributing Op-Ed writer and CNN commentator. They discuss how 2020 candidates are doing with Latino voters and issues like reproductive rights. They also talk about the latest with Iran, impeachment and immigration, and give their hot takes on the Oscar nominations.  ITT Staff Picks: - How the small Latino population in Iowa could make a big impact, via The Los Angeles Times. - Everything you need to know about the upcoming impeachment trial, from Vox. - Why Governor Abbott's refugee resettlement decision goes against Texas tradition, via The Dallas Morning News. This episode was mixed by Leah Shaw.     

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Julio is joined by guest co-host, Jamilah King, for the first Sound Off of 2020! They discuss the latest in climate disasters from the devastating Australia fires to Puerto Rico's earthquakes, and how both governments have mishandled these crises. They also give an update on the latest with the conflict with Iran and impeachment.  ITT Staff Picks: - What young Iranians think about the latest US-Iran conflict, via Vox - From The Washington Post: The Senate has conducted 15 impeachment trials. It heard witnesses in every one. - Australia fires: A visual guide to the bushfire crisis, via BBC This episode was mixed by Leah Shaw.  

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Maria and Julio are joined by Karine Jean-Pierre, chief public affairs officer for MoveOn, author, and political analyst for MSNBC. They discuss President Trump’s decision to assassinate Iran’s top military official and the mainstream media’s impact when covering war. They also talk about the latest in the 2020 Democratic race, and dive deep into Karine’s new memoir Moving Forward.

ITT Staff Picks:

• Trump is doing the bidding of Washington’s most vile cabal, via The Intercept.
• After dozens of Iranians were detained at the airport, CAIR published “Know Your Rights” materials.
• In Haiti, the U.N. Peacekeepers raped and abused when they were supposed to protect, via The New York Times.

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Maria and Julio are joined by Lauren Michele Jackson, a professor at Northwestern University and author of the new book, White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation. They discuss the capitalization of black culture in pop culture, the rebranding of black aesthetics in white women, and the power of hashtag activism. 

ITT Staff Picks

• Lauren’s piece in The New Yorker about a white man’s creation of virtual supermodel Shudu Gram
• The Undefeated’s piece on Black rappers appropriating country music
• Lauren Michele Jackson wants to change how we talk about appropriation, via The Nation

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Maria and Julio look back at the most unforgettable moments of 2019 for In The Thick, from incredible live shows across the country, to their continued investigations into immigration and White House politics. They also discuss why joy and laughter are essential ingredients to making In The Thick magic. 

ITT 2019 Picks:

• LIVE From South Texas: Borderland Life: A look at life on the border in the Rio Grande Valley, from activism to journalism.
• Kings of Deportation: Bill Ong Hing, professor of Law and Migration Studies at the University of San Francisco, gives a complete breakdown of the history of immigration in the United States, starting from President Carter.
• The Comedy of Immigration: Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky discusses about the ups and downs of pursuing a comedy career in the U.S.This episode was mixed by Leah Shaw. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  
  

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Maria and Julio are joined for a second time by Cristina Tzintzún Ramírez who is now running for US Senate in Texas. They discuss her candidacy in a crowded Democratic field and the Republican response to Democrats' rising popularity in the state. They also talk about the major demographic shifts and strategies to get out the youth vote in Texas.

ITT Staff Picks:
- After uncertain filing period, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates seek to "get down to business," via The Texas Tribune
- Fight back with votes? Group spotlights El Paso massacre to urge young Latinos to register, via NBC
- How to Win Texas in 2020, via Texas Monthly
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Maria and Julio are joined by Greg Grandin, professor of history at New York University and author of the book, The End of the Myth: From the Frontier to the Border Wall in the Mind of America. They discuss the history of the U.S.-Mexico border, immigration policy and the racist roots of the Border Patrol.    ITT Staff Picks

• When the Frontier becomes the wall, via The New Yorker
• How border-crossing became a crime in the United States, from The History Channel
• From our sister podcast, Latino USA: The dark side of the Texas RangersThis episode was mixed by Leah Shaw.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  
  

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