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Guest host Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang engage with poet and activist Luis Rodriguez, exploring the climate of fear and resilience in LA amid ICE crackdowns. Rodriguez paints a vivid picture of peaceful protests overshadowed by media sensationalism, detailing community solidarity across diverse groups. He shares stories hardships that immigrant families and the systemic barriers they face. The conversation shifts to the power of intergenerational organizing and the role of arts in cultural resistance. Rothschild emphasizes the enduring impact of poetry and art in inspiring activism, underscoring the need for strategic creativity against oppressive regimes. They end the show with some bird talk as well as the That Shouldn't Be a Thing segment!
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!
Guests: Angela Lang, Matt Rothschild, Luis Rodriguez
By Jane Matenaer4.9
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Guest host Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang engage with poet and activist Luis Rodriguez, exploring the climate of fear and resilience in LA amid ICE crackdowns. Rodriguez paints a vivid picture of peaceful protests overshadowed by media sensationalism, detailing community solidarity across diverse groups. He shares stories hardships that immigrant families and the systemic barriers they face. The conversation shifts to the power of intergenerational organizing and the role of arts in cultural resistance. Rothschild emphasizes the enduring impact of poetry and art in inspiring activism, underscoring the need for strategic creativity against oppressive regimes. They end the show with some bird talk as well as the That Shouldn't Be a Thing segment!
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!
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