Growing Up Spanglish

Politics, Protests & the Price of Perspective with Coinslot (Part 1)


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In this powerful two-part episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Cuban-Honduran artist Coinslot, whose bold art and bolder opinions have sparked conversation across Miami and online. From growing up in the 305 to navigating the politics of identity, immigration, and social media, this episode dives deep into the personal stories and cultural tensions that shape our communities.


Whether you agree or not, this episode is an open dialogue about why people believe what they believe — and why understanding that matters more than ever.


⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Word of the Day: “Chevere”

03:00 – Meet Coinslot: Art, culture, and growing up in Miami

06:00 – Family, immigration stories, and the artist hustle

08:30 – Social media: A necessary evil or toxic trap?

11:00 – AI, creativity, and losing jobs to the algorithm

14:00 – Are we living in a simulation?

16:00 – Media manipulation, riots, and algorithmic control

18:00 – Why did some immigrants vote for Trump?

21:00 – Colorism in Hispanic communities and political choices

23:00 – Controversy, criticism, and why Coinslot wore the red hat

26:00 – A personal story: Coinslot’s mom and the broken immigration system

29:00 – Cuba, the Bay of Pigs, and mistrust in U.S. policy

33:00 – KJ on history, economy, and pandemic-era fallout

36:00 – Proximity to whiteness and assimilation politics

39:00 – Where are the leaders? What we’ve lost since Malcolm X

41:00 – Final thoughts before the break: Hope, accountability, and change


This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we explore Coinslot’s art, creative process, and more of the story behind the murals you know.


Recorded at CoLab Studios in the heart of Miami.


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IG: @grwinupspanglish | @ohroxc | @kovi_j

Guest: @Coinslot

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Growing Up SpanglishBy Roselyn Cornier