Chicas Politicas Podcast

It's giving chaos, it's giving rage, it's giving todas las putaderas imaginables. The Chicas Politicas let it all out on this November 6, the day after the 2024 Presidential election. We talk about the latino vote, the fuc&ery that we are in now, and what happens next. No excuses. We are done being nice. Calling it out. Try me, bro. We will recover from this, but this is how we grieve. Bye.

Nervous about the election? We'll help you get through the day! Listen in to this special "live" episode from Cal Poly's HSI Symposium: ¡Adelante!Cal Poly, a major university in the California Central Coast, is on a journey to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). What is that, what does it mean? Why? How's it going? Rita and Yessenia got to mingle with staff and students to learn more. ¡Vamos, adelante!

In this episode we talk with Chica Politica Luz Reyes-Martín, Vice President of Advocacy and Engagement at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast AND, yes, AND City Council member for the City of Goleta. Luz is a mom, leader and fierce reproductive rights advocate! Listen to our conversation to get inspired by Luz as we break down the shame around abortions, and body autonomy. Love what you hear? Come support Luz and Planned Parenthood for their 2024 Politics, Sex & Cocktails happening Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 6:00 PM at the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, in Santa Barbara. Tickets at: ppccaf.org

What a treat! We got to talk with one of the most qualified candidates in our local ballot, Erica Flores Baltodano. Erica is a Chica Politica through and through, and is running for school board. We talked about what it means to be a school trustee, emphasis on the TRUST part, her journey as a latina attorney, her impactful career, biases, disparities, representation, woof! What a convo! Learn more about Erica and her campaign at: baltodanoforschoolboard.com

We have a very special episode!! Yessenia and Rita recap on their favorite moments from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and then (drums!!) Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino from ¡Que Madre! joins Rita to share her thoughts on the current political landscape. ¡Eso!

Yay! You are doing voter outreach to the hispanic community!! Strap down, we are about to take you into a journey you didn't ask for :D What to keep in mind when doing outreach, and what NOT to do. We have the receipts.

Yes, we're all in, but let's also have a reality check, the systems of oppression are still here! To the window!! To the walz!! Catch up time with Chicas Politicas.

We are not sugar coat it and we're giving it to you straight. It's July, babes. We have to get real.

We welcome Pride month at Chicas Politicas, celebrate Mexico's first female president. The Chicas give a shoutout to amazing local women who just announced their running for office this week: Erica Stewart, Kris Beal, and Kassi Dee! Of course, we spent a minute or two on the 34 felony counts of 45 and tried so hard to end the episode on a happy note :)

We are back and kicking! We are starting a new season of Chicas Politicas. Catch up with us in this short and sweet episode. Learn how to show your dissatisfaction this upcoming November election, and hear Rita and Yessenia talk about what we have gained so far from being involved in politics as latinas.

Chicas Politicas welcome their first guest! lauren Ornelas (she, her, hers). lauren is Food Empowerment Project founder and president. lauren has been active in the animal rights movement for more than 30 years. She is the former executive director of Viva! USA, a national nonprofit vegan advocacy organization.For more info, check out: foodispower.org

In this episode we talked about the historic show that the GOP gave us when removing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. What is going on there? Yikes. Not all is lost, Gavin Newson appointed a new Senator faster than we could upload a new episode! Wowza.

Senator Feinstein passed today at 90 years old. Her legacy is vast and Governor Newsom has the task to fill her seat. Listen as Chicas Politicas talk about the late Senator and next steps. Also, what the hell is a "government shutdown"? The chicas break it down for you. Eek!

The Chicas talk about maternal health disparities, what kind of champion we need to get us out of this hole and others like... (drums) the housing crisis. Lots of talks and plans, but what is California actually doing? Governor Newsom, listen up!

Chicas Politicas talk about white allies, latina epiphanies, rejecting the concept of excellence and white supremacists. Sheeeshhh... We're super excited about more regular recordings and to continue covering all the political drama from the perspective or two cute latinas :)

July episode is coming in hot! We talk about Disability Pride Month, the chaos at Temecula School Board and the kick off of the FIFA Women's World Cup!

Funniest thing happened. We found out live that it was Donald Trump's birthday today! We were recounting the 37 charge indictment he was arrested for yesterday and burst out laughing :) Oh, karma. (Chef's kiss).We also update you what's happening here in California regarding antisemitic and anti-lgbtq+ banners on our freeways. Time to ally up, mi gente!¡Oh, we also celebrated our 2 year anniversary of Chicas Politicas! No big deal, just 30+ episodes of badass latina content. Whatevs. :D

Chicas Politicas return after a quick break! We recap on everything that has happened in the last couple of months locally and most importantly in our personal lives. Lots of transitions for Yessenia and Rita. Healing vibes to all. Mua! Besos.Disclaimer: Our office phone rang twice during the episode with spam calls and there an ambulance going around twice too. Ayayay. We're playing with a new sound setup, we'll get better! ;)

Storms, shootings.. ugh. 2023, can we start over? We say goodbye and good riddance to January and already welcome February with a smile and some deep breaths. Join us?

Latinos, latinas, latinx people vote differently across the US and there are a few reasons why. In this episode we jump into some interesting data and add context to how we see the latino vote moving and what we need to do to get it back. Of course we take some time to rejoice on the local wins, but what happens next for our little county? Keep listening! Besos.