Pinche Parti(cipation)

Today’s episode is about SuperBowl ads and the American Identity. 

We’ll be discussing ads we’ve seen in the most recent Super Bowl just last week, as well as some others from the past, and generally what our society has long understood as the American identity. Essentially, what does it mean to be American? What does ‘being American’ look like?

Nick and Amanda host the first Pinche Parti(cipation) podcast episode of 2021 recounting the events from the last few weeks at our Nation’s Capitol. January 20th, 2021 signaled the transition of power to a new administration. Join us as we discuss the background and historical context including the violent attempt at the overthrowing of Congress we witnessed on January 6th.

Part 2 to our last episode on How To Talk Politics with la Familia – we bring on Pinche Millennial’s resident psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, Lindsay Rojas, to walk us through recognizing when these conversations are not conducive to healthy boundaries. 

What is gaslighting?

How do we de escalate aggressive family members?

What steps can we take if we want to keep these relationships but maintain healthy boundaries?

Check out this episode to learn more!

It’s the Holiday Season and families are coming together (hopefully via Zoom and not in person) and that sometimes means politics is brought up at the dinner table.

Join Nick and Amanda as they discuss how they navigate talking politics with family.  

Stay tuned for our follow-up episode next week with Pinche Millennial’s resident psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker – Lindsay Rojas – to discuss strategies when these conversations are NOT conducive to a healthy and respectful interaction.

Nick and Amanda Miguel are closing out 2020 with a special episode of the Pinche Parti(cipation) Podcast - Our Origin Stories! Nick and Amanda Miguel share a little bit about who they are and what makes them passionate about civic engagement and politics.

With states finishing up their recounts and confirming Joe Biden’s winning of the electoral college, Congress and the sitting President enter what is known as a “lame duck” session. 

The implications this year in regards to the COVID19 crisis escalates the need for a peaceful and timely transition. 

On our second Instagram Live podcast, we talk about the next 70 days when - according to the Constitution - the new President takes office. How does this happen when the sitting President has not conceded and is actively suing to deem votes “illegal”?

Election day has come and gone, but votes are still being counted across the country. Check out our SPECIAL Instagram LIVE podcast from Thu Nov 4th for special post-election coverage. 

Summary of Election Results, next steps, and how we can remain politically active and civically engaged while taking care of ourselves in the weeks and months ahead. 

What is Down-Ballot voting? And why is it important for this year’s election? This week’s episode covers the relationship between the various branches of government and the effects of political influences. 

ABOUT PINCHE PARTI(CIPATION) PODCAST

Pinche Millennial brings you the Pinche Parti(cipation) Podcast hosted by Amanda Miguel and Nick Ochoa - two #Latinx millennials sharing a fresh, relevant perspective on civics and political participation.

What on earth is the Electoral College and what does college have to do with voting? This week’s episode covers how the presidential election results are dependent on what is known as the electoral college. 

Pinche Millennials Amanda Miguel and Nick Ochoa discuss the history of the Electoral College and how it has shaped elections and politics to this day.