The Jesse Garcia Show

The Jesse Garcia Show

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The Jesse Garcia Show episodes

  • Episode 147 - Dr. Ray Serrano
    With the 2026 midterms days away, 36 million Latino voters could decide key battleground races. Listen to my conversation with the League of United Latin American Citizens’ Dr. Ray Serrano as we discuss fighting voter suppression, protecting state elections, and empowering young voters. Listen today at JesseGarciaShow.com—available on Audible, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
    46 min
  • Episode 146 The Dolls Are Dolling
    Kasandra Alicea and Jamie Zapata are taking the Texas real estate industry into the digital age, blending a glamorous, unapologetic aesthetic with empowering energy as they show off chic condos and million-dollar estates. Listen to their story now on JesseGarciaShow.com.
    26 min
  • Episode 144 Trans Latino Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen Becomes Trevor Project’s New Senior VP
    Longtime Trans Advocate Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen joins The Trevor Project to combat the anti-LGBTQ legislative surge and restore vital mental health lifelines for youth. We’ll discuss the outreach being done, upcoming research studies and that multimillion dollar gift received days ago! Listen to his story now on JesseGarciaShow.com, available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
    27 min
  • Episode 143 David Plazas Bringing Different Perspectives to the Newsroom
    Is local news the secret to saving democracy? Opinion Editor David Plazas thinks so. In this episode, we track David’s path from budding reporter to a leading voice in public discourse, preview 2026’s biggest stories, and discuss why investing in local journalism is the most important move that you can make for your community.
    30 min
  • Episode 142 Diego Garcia Blum Creates the Next Generation of LGBTQIA+ Leaders
    From Nuclear Engineering to Global Activism: Colombian immigrant Diego Garcia Blum is convening the greatest minds of the LGBTQIA+ community at Harvard University. Their mission: to forge the policy, research, and advocacy needed to improve global safety and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially in high-risk regions. Listen to his story now on JesseGarciaShow.com, available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
    43 min
  • Episode 141 Cooking Safely for Your Chosen Family with Jesse Garcia
    It started with a 9-year-old and a cooking lesson. It grew into a Thanksgiving tradition—creating a welcoming feast for Queer and Immigrant friends who needed a place to call home for the holiday. That devotion led to a career in food safety. I’ll share some tips to prepare you for America’s biggest food holiday. Listen to my story on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.
    23 min
  • Episode 140 Samuel Nieves on Surviving Conversation Therapy and Keeping Bans Legal
    We are not broken! Samuel Nieves dedicates his life to undoing the trauma caused by Conversion Therapy and combating its spread across the U.S. On social media, the advocate shares insights with the community, holds practitioners accountable and openly discusses his own experiences with conversion therapy. Listen to his story on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud.
    23 min
  • Episode 139 Rosy Mota of the Latino Commission on AIDS
    Rosy Mota enjoys connecting her community to health care. As policy director for the Latino Commission on AIDS, she navigates a new era where science is questioned, federal programs are cut, and government scientists are being fired. Hear how Rosy soldiers on at JesseGarciaShow.com
    27 min

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Jesse Garcia has worked for LGBT and Hispanic civil rights causes. The Jesse Garcia Show will spotlight people in the community working for social justice, plus discuss politics, culture and art.