Café con Chisme

Café con Chisme
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Café con Chisme is a Latinx podcast created and hosted by siblings Yaz + Seb. We see chisme as a tool and practice for social justice—inspired by the mujeres and femmes who raised us and taught us how to be fierce, tell a good story, and speak truth to power—all with a little laughter. Join us as we take on cultural critiques of race, politics, and pop culture—to imagine new possibilities and more just worlds. cafconchisme.substack.com

  1. 11/03/2022

    S6 Ep1: white supremacy en español

    On this episode, after an extended hiatus we are back to break down the mess behind the LA City Council racism. We unpack how Latina/o/xs can absolutely be racist and give in to white supremacy. Is Latinidad  unchecked a form of white supremacy en español? Listen for the breakdown.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    41 min
  2. S5 Ep8: Fiercely Chicano (ft. Elíseo Equihua)

    05/27/2021

    S5 Ep8: Fiercely Chicano (ft. Elíseo Equihua)

    On this episode we are joined by artist and model Elíseo Equihua! Listen as he shares his story and we discuss identity, gender norms, and being fiercely and fashionably Chicano! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    34 min
  3. S5 Ep7: No es importante (ft. iLe of Calle 13)

    04/27/2021

    S5 Ep7: No es importante (ft. iLe of Calle 13)

    On this episode, we are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, iLe (of Calle 13). Listen as iLe chats with us about making political music, Puerto Rico, heartbreak, and her new single, "No es importante" ["It's not important"].  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    20 min
  4. S5 Ep6: Abolition is the compromise

    04/21/2021

    S5 Ep6: Abolition is the compromise

    Rest In Peace and Power: George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Adam Toledo. Ma'Khia Bryant. #BlackLivesMatter **caution/trigger warning: police violence; murder On this episode, we share some initial reflections on the charges to convict Derek Chauvin and sifting through the rhetoric of "justice" and "accountability" in the media response. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    27 min
  5. S5 Ep5: Lowriders + Masculinity (ft. Andrew Guerrero)

    04/19/2021

    S5 Ep5: Lowriders + Masculinity (ft. Andrew Guerrero)

    On this episode we discuss lowrider culture and masculinity, given the recent news of white gentrifiers trying to criminalize lowriders in Austin, TX. We are joined by Andrew Guerrero who is a PhD Student in American Studies at Harvard University.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    42 min
  6. S5 Ep4: Policing in the U.S. (ft. Antonia Cereijido)

    03/29/2021

    S5 Ep4: Policing in the U.S. (ft. Antonia Cereijido)

    On this episode we discuss the history of policing in the U.S. and how different factors contributed to the militarization of the police over the last several decades. In the later part of the episode, we are joined by Antonia Cereijido. Antonia is the host and producer of the podcast, Norco '80 (LAist Studios and Futuro Media) that follows the story of a failed bank heist in 1980 that influenced the militarization of police in the U.S. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    44 min
  7. S5 Ep3: SUPPORT SEX WORKERS (ft. Aracely Garcia Gonzalez)

    03/16/2021

    S5 Ep3: SUPPORT SEX WORKERS (ft. Aracely Garcia Gonzalez)

    On this episode we are joined by Aracely Garcia Gonzalez, who is a PhD Candidate in Chicana & Chicano Studies writing about racialized sexualities in Digital Sex Work and online social media outlets. Aracely shares her expertise as we discuss what sex work is and unpack many misconceptions about sex workers and the industry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

    40 min
  8. S5 Ep2: redemption days (ft. Veronica Tolentino)

    03/08/2021

    S5 Ep2: redemption days (ft. Veronica Tolentino)

    On this episode we are joined by Veronica Tolentino, Founder of Loud Community, a member driven community organization actively creating the world we want to see.  We discuss the issues with cancel culture and how damaging it can be for marginalized communities. We imagine what a future of practicing redemption instead of cancel culture can look like to move our communities toward healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

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Café con Chisme is a Latinx podcast created and hosted by siblings Yaz + Seb. We see chisme as a tool and practice for social justice—inspired by the mujeres and femmes who raised us and taught us how to be fierce, tell a good story, and speak truth to power—all with a little laughter. Join us as we take on cultural critiques of race, politics, and pop culture—to imagine new possibilities and more just worlds. cafconchisme.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Café con Chisme
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2022
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Café con Chisme
  • Show Website
    Café con Chisme