Str8Up Show Podcast

After living in the United States for 35 years, Danny's life changed when he was taken into immigration custody and spent 178 days in detention before being deported to Mexico.

In this episode of the Str8Up Show Podcast, Danny shares his firsthand account of life inside immigration detention, including the conditions he experienced, the physical and emotional toll of being detained, and the moment he learned he was being deported.

Danny also takes us beyond detention and into what happened next. He discusses being released at the border, arriving in a country he had not lived in since he was three years old, adjusting to life in Mexico, reconnecting with the culture and figuring out what starting over looks like after 35 years in the United States.

Day 179 represents more than the day after detention. It marks the beginning of an entirely different chapter of Danny's life.

FOLLOW DANNY

TikTok: @danny_darkooo

SUPPORT DANNY

CashApp: $Dannyortiz87

Goldiee joins the Str8Up Show Podcast for a candid conversation about living with albinism and the misconceptions that often come with it.

Goldiee opens up about growing up Black with albinism, the bullying she experienced as a child, and the assumptions people have made about her appearance, eyesight, abilities and identity. She also discusses representation of people with albinism in movies and television, dating, confidence, self image and why educating others about albinism is important to her.

Through the challenges, Goldiee shares how she learned to stop wishing she looked different and fully embrace who she is today. Her story is a conversation about albinism, but also about confidence, perspective and learning to love what makes you different.

FOLLOW GOLDIEE

INSTAGRAM: @GOLDIEE.X2X
TIKTOK: @GOLDIEE.X2X

SUPPORT GOLDIEE

CASH APP: $g0ldieex2x

Orlando Delcid left El Salvador at seven years old and grew up in Houston, Texas. Decades later, he returned to the country of his birth and is now seeking the presidency with Fraternidad Patriota Salvadoreña, or FPS.

In this episode, Orlando shares his experience immigrating to the United States as a child, the teacher whose kindness had a lasting impact on his life, and the role faith has played in shaping his path.

The conversation also explores Orlando’s vision for El Salvador, including creating jobs and investment, expanding opportunities for Salvadorans, strengthening the country so people do not feel forced to leave in search of opportunity, and encouraging Salvadorans abroad to bring their knowledge and experience back home.

Calvin also presses Orlando on current U.S. immigration enforcement, whether a seven year old Orlando arriving in America today would have the same experience he did, and how his years living in the United States influence his perspective on immigration.

Finally, Calvin asks a question Orlando may face throughout his campaign: after spending most of his life in America, why should Salvadorans trust him to understand and lead El Salvador?

Topics Discussed

Orlando’s childhood in El Salvador
Immigrating to America at seven years old
Growing up in Houston
Faith and public service
Returning to El Salvador
Why Orlando entered politics
Jobs and investment in El Salvador
The Salvadoran diaspora
U.S. immigration enforcement
Salvadorans returning home
U.S. and El Salvador relations
Why Salvadorans should trust his leadership
Orlando’s vision for El Salvador

On this edition of Music Monday, we turn the spotlight on RenRiot, a Black, queer, female alt-rock/grunge-punk band from Washington, D.C.

Blending the vulnerability of emo, the grit of grunge, and the energy of punk and alternative rock, RenRiot is creating music rooted in raw emotion, personal experiences, and a desire to make space for voices and perspectives that haven’t always been centered in rock.

IN THIS EPISODE

We talk with RenRiot about:

• The origin of RenRiot and how the band came together
• Developing a sound that blends alt-rock, emo, grunge and punk
• Their experiences as Black women making rock music
• Navigating intersectionality as Black and queer artists
• Representation and creating space within the alternative music scene
• Breaking expectations surrounding what a rock band is “supposed” to look and sound like
• Using vulnerability and personal experiences as inspiration
• How music can become an outlet for identity, emotion and self-expression
• Building RenRiot’s sound, chemistry and creative direction
• What’s next for the band

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE 

The conversation doesn't end with the interview.

RenRiot closes out this edition of Music Monday with a special performance of their new song, “Hunt You Down.”

ABOUT RENRIOT

RenRiot is a Black, queer emo soft-grunge band from Washington, D.C., blending raw emotion and vulnerable lyricism with influences from alternative rock, grunge, emo and punk. Their music combines nostalgia with a perspective and sound distinctly their own.

FOLLOW RENRIOT

WEBSITE: WWW.RENRIOT.NOISEYARD.COM
INSTAGRAM: @RENRIOT.WAV
TIKTOK: @RENRIOTBAND
BANDSINTOWN: @RENRIOT

Season 10 of The Str8Up Show Podcast begins with the return of immigration attorney Carla Casas for an important conversation about the changing immigration landscape in America.

With immigration continuing to dominate national headlines and the midterm elections approaching, Carla joins Str8Up to help separate legal realities from political rhetoric, misinformation, and social media speculation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Changes affecting U.S. immigration law and policy
• What immigrant families should know right now
• Immigration enforcement and ICE
• Detention and due process
• Understanding your legal rights
• Common misconceptions surrounding immigration
• How changing policies affect immigrant communities
• The importance of seeking accurate legal information
• Immigration and the national political conversation
• What could happen as the country approaches the midterm elections

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Carla Casas is an immigration attorney and returning guest of The Str8Up Show Podcast. Through Casas Immigration Law, Carla and her team work with individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system.

CONNECT WITH CARLA CASAS
Instagram: @immigration.attorney.carla
YouTube: @AbogadaCarlaCasas
TikTok: @AbogadaCarla
Facebook: Casas Immigration
Website: www.casasimmigration.com
Florida Office: 407-205-9358
Chicago Office: 312-971-7221