In this episode, Francisco talks to Gabriela Vazquez and Leah Perez of abolitionist organization La Defensa on the rise and backlash of abolitionist movements and how the Democrats and Republicans have responded to criminal justice reform.

PRESENTE is an interview and narrative podcast showcasing California Latino stories with universal significance. Think of KQED’s The California Report and The Assignment with Audie Cornish but for CALO News. Each episode takes on an important ballot initiative, a major local elected seat, and all the major issues facing Latinos in California with a focus on Southern California -- representation in media, criminal justice, housing , immigration, the economy, climate justice and much more. PRESENTE is written and produced by francisco aviles pino, writer and producer of the NPR - LAist Award-winning show IMPERFECT PARADISE and writer for The Nation, Vogue, The Intercept and more.

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In this inaugural episode, Francisco talks with Writer & Showrunner Erick Galindo on his career from documenting Kobe Bryant's reign of the Lakers to his current Film & TV development work.

PRESENTE is an interview and narrative podcast showcasing California Latino stories with universal significance. Think of KQED’s The California Report and The Assignment with Audie Cornish but for CALO News. Each episode takes on an important ballot initiative, a major local elected seat, and all the major issues facing Latinos in California with a focus on Southern California -- representation in media, criminal justice, housing , immigration, the economy, climate justice and much more. PRESENTE is written and produced by francisco aviles pino, writer and producer of the NPR - LAist Award-winning show IMPERFECT PARADISE and writer for The Nation, Vogue, The Intercept and more.