Robles Speaks

The DACA program is headed back into U.S. Courts. This legal limbo is a stressor experienced by many and an issue that leaves many people out. We'll be talking to two young folks, one who is a DACA recipient and another who cannot apply for the program. Let's hear their insights and the message they have for our leaders. 

So much has happened since our last episode including the 1st Presidential Debate of the 2020 election. So I decided to gather a diverse set of young minds to dissect and debate the key moments that characterized the worst Presidential Debate in U.S. history.  Listen, learn, and reflect. 

Mon-Ty has been on the show before but this time he is here to promote his new album Black & Proud. In my opinion this local artist shakes up what it means to push out protest music in these modern times. We'll dissect a few songs from the album. 

Gabriella Cazares Kelly is on the cusp of being the first Native American to hold elected office here in Pima County when elected as County Recorder. The office of County Recorder is incredibly important as they play a pivotal role in making sure folks vote in our County. Join me for an in depth conversation with Gabby on cultural identity, progressivism, and her plans when elected. 

August 4th was the Arizona Primary. There were both wins and losses that maintained the status quote, shook things up, and indicated a progressive blue wave in Southern Arizona. On today's podcast we'll be directing the wins and losses of AZ State legislature races, County Wide Races in both Pima and Maricopa with a couple of friends from Grass-Roots organization LUCHA. 

Poetry is beautiful. It's a powerful tool that can change the world. Today, we'll be hearing the work of two young Chicanos who have a way with words. One of whom is an artist, the other competed in a national poetry competition. I'll even use their advice to craft up a piece of my own that I'll be presenting later on in the show.

It seems like the student perspective has been lacking from the conversations surrounding the reopening of schools this Fall. That is why I held a panel discussion on today's podcast episode to further understand what students are feeling. This is one of my favorite episodes so far. Such a raw, critical, and chill panel discussion with college and high school students. Enjoy. 

Super excited to have our first elected officials on the pod! Constable Ferguson and Constable Randall are reforming the Constable's office and the way we do evictions here in Pima County. We'll have a conversation about the work that they are doing to better the lives of our most vulnerable communities. 

Symbols of the confederacy are still very prevalent today. But a growing outcry against the presence of statues and the rebel flag in public are getting stronger. Today, I'm speaking with my friend, Brian. He is a young person who proudly flies the rebel flag and disagrees with the taking down of statues.