The Delve Vantage House

In this episode Chalin is joined by Brad Onishi in a thought-provoking conversation on Christian nationalism's influence on American politics. They explore its ties to white supremacy, xenophobia, and patriarchal control, while challenging the perception of Jesus as a straight, white, and American figure. Discover the history of Christian nationalism and its impact on the Republican Party, as well as the potential consequences outlined in Project 2025. This is a good one!

Join Chalin as he interviews Mark Canavera, a child protection expert, about the troubling issue of forced child labor in cobalt mines in the DRC. Learn about the involvement of tech giants like Apple and Google and the importance of ethical sourcing. Listen now to be informed and inspired!

In this episode Chalin dives into the dire situation in Haiti, discussing the ongoing gang violence, historical context, and the impact of debt repayment. Hear from Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, as she shares her personal connection and aims to humanize Haiti through storytelling. Explore the political turmoil, challenges faced by the Transitional Presidential Council, and Haiti's relationship with its neighbors. Discover a different perspective on Haiti and its people.
Check out these links for additional resources:
One island. Two nations. Worlds apart? (landing page for Haiti-DR series with 12+ stories)Distant Neighbors: Border life | A visual journey of the Haiti-DR crossingsGangs: A deeper look (landing page for 7-part series)
For grassroots / local-driven solutions, see here:
To help Haiti reset, support province-based solutions like #KPK, HTAs | Part 2and here: For a real Haitian-led solution, follow exodus to Haiti’s provinces for clues | Part 1Some orgs to check out: Anseye Pou Ayiti, Capracare, FIDA-PCH,Fonkoze, Prodev, Care 2 Communities, Haiti Renewal Alliance  For general relief / aid: Want to help? Consider supporting these credible organizations

In this episode Chalin dives into the dire situation in Haiti, discussing the ongoing gang violence, historical context, and the impact of debt repayment. Hear from Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, as she shares her personal connection and aims to humanize Haiti through storytelling. Explore the political turmoil, challenges faced by the Transitional Presidential Council, and Haiti's relationship with its neighbors. Discover a different perspective on Haiti and its people.
Check out these links for additional resources:
One island. Two nations. Worlds apart? (landing page for Haiti-DR series with 12+ stories)Distant Neighbors: Border life | A visual journey of the Haiti-DR crossingsGangs: A deeper look (landing page for 7-part series)
For grassroots / local-driven solutions, see here:
To help Haiti reset, support province-based solutions like #KPK, HTAs | Part 2and here: For a real Haitian-led solution, follow exodus to Haiti’s provinces for clues | Part 1Some orgs to check out: Anseye Pou Ayiti, Capracare, FIDA-PCH,Fonkoze, Prodev, Care 2 Communities, Haiti Renewal Alliance  For general relief / aid: Want to help? Consider supporting these credible organizations

In this episode Chalin delves into the crucial topic of climate change and the power of protests in raising awareness. Discover the motivations and tactics of activists, the impact of their actions on policy and corporations, and the challenges they face. Stay tuned as our guest, Rich Felgate, shares insights about his upcoming film and ways you can support it. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
See the trailer for FINITE: The Climate of Change here.
You can support Rich's latest film, EVERYTHING IS FINE, here:

In this episode, Chalin discusses the fascinating world of legal bonds and the high-stakes civil trial against Donald J Trump. Trump is accused of fraudulently inflating his net worth by billions of dollars and now faces a judgment of $355 million. Chalin explains the concept of an appeal bond and Trump's struggle to secure the necessary collateral. With an upcoming deadline to pay the bond, the Attorney General could potentially freeze Trump's accounts or seize his properties. Tune in to learn more about Trump's financial challenges in the face of multiple legal cases.
Clips included:
Rachel Maddow Show