On the first episode of Season 4 of Radio Cachimbona, Yvette interviews Berkeley Law Professor Ian Haney López about his new book "Merge Left." They discuss how interest convergence theory informs the analysis in his book, debate whether Latinx is a race, and breakdown the 2020 electoral outcomes and what they say about race.

On the Season 3 Finale, Yvette and fellow lawtina Laura Barrera process the U.S. coup and Arizona's unfortunate prominent role in the situation. They discuss the repercussions they believe should occur for elected officials found to have been involved in the coup, our predictions for the future of the GOP and whether or not the Democrats need a left equivalent of the "Freedom Caucus."

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On this episode, Yvette interviews Lina and Estephanie of the BagLadiez! They discuss the history of "Latinx," the problems with the term, and if it is worth saving. Lina and Yvette discuss their experiences as WOC lawtinas navigating civil rights litigation and make suggestions for how the profession could be more welcoming for Black indigenous women of color. 

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On this episode, Yvette interviews fellow WOC lawyer Meghna Sridhar regarding the federal executions that SCOTUS has allowed the Trump administration to undergo and the massive farmer protest movement in India. They break down the legislation that sparked 3% of the world's population to strike, explain the difficulties the US has in procuring lethal drugs for executions, and challenge the federal judge who implied that the death penalty can be executed in a "humane" way. 

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On this *UNLOCKED LIT REVIEW* episode, Yvette and Salvi lawtina Yesenia (from the Keep Your Heart Soft episode!) dissect the book of poetry "Family or Oblivion" written by Salvadoran author Elena Salamanca. They share their joy in reading a Salvadoran woman author who writes in a way that forces you to sit, grapple with the text, and reflect, share their interpretations of Salamanca's descriptions of women living in San Salvador, and meditate on how Salamanca's works are both specific and universal.

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On this episode, Yvette interviews Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly-- the first Native American to win the countywide seat. Cázares-Kelly breaks down barriers to voting in the rural areas of the Tohono Oodham nation, how her campaign honored her belief in the importance of paying indigenous women for their labor, and shares-- what does the county recorder really do!? 

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On this *UNLOCKED patron-only episode, Yvette interviews Denisse, one of the “Arizona 3,” a group of U of A students criminalized for protesting the presence of Border Patrol on campus. She shares the political context of her criminal charge occurring simultaneous to Trump’s Executive Order “protecting free speech,” sheds light on the violent rhetoric from the Border Patrol Union leader of Tucson towards her, and expresses why she wants Border Patrol off campus.

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On this episode, Yvette interviews Valeria, undocu organizer with the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance to unpack the legislative coup that occurred recently in Peru. They debate the factors present in a coup, provide context for the legislative ousting of Vizcara, and express support for the Peruvian demands for a new constitution.

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On this *Spanish-language episode*, Yvette interviews Karla, the liberation coordinator with Trans Queer Pueblo, an organization led by queer, undocumented, formerly and currently detained migrants in AZ. They discuss TQP's organizing and empowerment model, how Karla got looped into TQP's work, and the importance of LGBTQ medical service providers. 

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On this episode, Yvette interviews Laiken, the borderlands campaigner at the Center for Ecological Diversity. Laiken and Yvette discuss the devastating ecological effects of border wall construction in the Sonoran desert, the horrific desecration of sacred Tohono Oodham sites done in the name of the xenophobic wall, and why it is important for politicians to listen to border residents and the true violence they face.

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