Chino Y Chicano

Eugene Tagawa
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The Chino Y Chicano podcast began on December 22, 2022 with co-hosts Matt Chan (The Chino) and Enrique Cerna (The Chicano). Chan and Cerna spent their careers making television. Chan was the creator of the cable television series Hoarders. Cerna was a Seattle broadcast journalist who somehow was never fired during his 43 year career. Their podcast mission was to dish on the good, bad and ugly that  people of color face in America. They took up the complexities of race, and sought out people far more interesting than they could ever be.  On March 30, 2024, Matt Chan passed away after battling kidney cancer. Enrique Cerna made a commitment to continue the podcast in his honor.  The Chino Y Chicano podcast partners with Converge Media to present UNFILTERED, a no holds barred conversation featuring Cerna, former Seattle City Council member Deborah Juarez and Converge Media founder Omari Salisbury. Take a listen to all the episodes presented. The content might piss you off, but you might also learn something. 

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 171 From the Fields to the Stage: José Iñiguez’s Musical Journey

    Send us Fan Mail On this special edition of the Chino Y Chicano  Podcast: Musica  Con Sabor (“Music with Flavor”), Enrique Cerna welcomes tenor and Encanto Arts founder José Iñiguez. From working in the fields of Central Washington to performing opera and beloved boleros on stage, José’s path has been anything but conventional. He shares the story behind his remarkable journey, performs selections that showcase his powerful voice, and discusses his mission to make the performing arts accessible to underserved communities. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  2. Sep 24

    Ep 170 ICE Arrests Surge in Washington: The Human Impact

    Send us Fan Mail  ICE arrests are rising sharply in Washington State and across the country. Recent data shows that hundreds of people were arrested in Washington in July, with many of those arrested having no criminal convictions or pending charges. What does this surge in immigration enforcement mean for families, communities, and the organizations working to provide legal assistance? In this episode of Chino Y Chicano, Enrique Cerna speaks with Malou Chávez, Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, about the growing demand for legal services, the impact on immigrant families, and the challenges facing advocates as ICE enforcement increases across Washington State. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  3. Sep 2

    Ep 169 ICE Arrest in West Seattle: Stacey Fitzpatrick Fights to Bring Her Husband Home

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Chino y Chicano, Enrique Cerna talks with Stacey Fitzpatrick, whose husband, Eduardo Aguirre, was arrested by ICE on July 23 while arriving for work at a home in West Seattle. Fitzpatrick says ICE agents did not present a judicial warrant when they arrested her husband, who had been pursuing a green card. Aguirre was quickly removed from Washington and transferred to an immigration detention center in Texas. His arrest has drawn protests from Washington Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal as ICE arrests and enforcement activity increase across the Seattle area. Stacey Fitzpatrick shares what happened that day, what she has learned about her husband’s detention, aggressive ICE tactics in Washington state and across the country as well as her efforts to bring Eduardo Aquirre home. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  4. Jul 1

    Ep 168 Breaking the Silence: Three Journalists Talk About Mental Health

    Send us Fan Mail For many people, mental health is difficult to talk about. Too often, the struggles remain hidden behind successful careers, busy lives, and smiling faces. On this episode, Enrique Cerna is joined by two longtime friends and respected journalists—Roberta Romero, executive producer of KING 5 News’ Facing Race unit, and Randy Eng, producer, photographer, and editor with the Seattle Channel—for an honest and deeply personal conversation about their mental health journeys. Together, they talk about their experiences with depression, anxiety, grief, and the challenges of asking for help.  They also talk about the importance of therapy, support from family and friends, and why breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness matters now more than ever. This is a conversation about vulnerability, resilience, hope, and the reminder that no one has to face mental health challenges alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, we hope this discussion encourages you to reach out, seek support, and know that help is available. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  5. Jun 24

    Ep 167 Lori Matsukawa: A Life in Journalism, Breaking Barriers, and Telling Her Story

    Send us Fan Mail For 36 years, Lori Matsukawa was one of the most respected and trusted journalists in the Pacific Northwest, serving as a reporter and anchor at KING 5 News. During her distinguished career, she covered some of the region’s biggest stories and traveled to China when former Washington Governor Gary Locke returned to his ancestral homeland. She also reported from the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and Vancouver, British Columbia. Since retiring in 2019, Lori has remained deeply involved in the Asian American community through volunteer work while pursuing a new chapter as an author. She wrote the children’s book Brave Mrs. Sato and recently published her memoir, Being There: Memoir of an Asian American Journalist. In this conversation, Lori reflects on her remarkable career, the challenges and opportunities she encountered as an Asian American journalist, and the personal experiences that shaped her life. She also discusses the deeply personal stories she shares in her memoir and the lessons she hopes readers—and listeners—will take away from her journey. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  6. Jun 9

    Ep 166 First in the Family: Two WSU First Generation Graduates Share Their Journey

    Send us Fan Mail As commencement season unfolds across the country, nearly one million first-generation students are expected to earn bachelor’s degrees this year. These graduates are pioneers in their families, achieving a milestone their parents never had the opportunity to pursue. In this episode, Enrique Cerna speaks with Ana Sanchez Leon and Daniel Pastor, two recent graduates of Washington State University. They reflect on their journeys as first-generation college students, the obstacles they overcame, the support systems that helped them succeed, and what earning a college degree means for their futures and their families. Their stories highlight the determination, resilience, and pride that define the first-generation college experience. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  7. May 12

    Ep 165 Never Again Is Now: Art, Memory, and Controversy at Bellevue College with Artist Erin Shigaki.

    Send us Fan Mail Seattle artist Erin Shigaki joins Chino y Chicano to discuss her mural Never Again Is Now, created for Bellevue College in 2020. The artwork depicts two Japanese American children in World War II incarceration camps and originally included an informational panel about businessman Miller Freeman and his role in promoting anti-Japanese sentiment in the Pacific Northwest. After the mural’s unveiling, Bellevue College removed the reference to Freeman, triggering public backlash and ultimately contributing to the resignations of then-president Jerry Weber and vice president Gayle Colston Barge. Now, as the mural is set for rededication six years later, controversy has resurfaced following a racist voicemail and renewed questions about why the college was slow to publicly address it. In this episode, Shigaki reflects on art, historical memory, institutional accountability, and why these conversations remain urgent today. Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

  8. May 5

    Ep 164 Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Primo Manolo: History, Culture, and Real Talk

    Send us Fan Mail Chino Y Chicano host Enrique is joined by his cousin Manuel “Manolo” Serna, from Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico for a candid conversation about Cinco de Mayo. From the true history behind the holiday to how it’s celebrated on both sides of the border, Manolo brings insight and lived perspective. They also get into some real talk on politics, including how many Mexicans view U.S. involvement in Mexican politics, crackdowns on cartels, immigration and thoughts on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.  Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-quiet-ice-surge-that-unfolded-everywhere-all-at-once-this-summer/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=mobile-app&utm_campaign=ios Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ice-transfers-hundreds-from-tacoma-detention-center-out-of-state/ Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ice-arrests-reach-new-high-just-released-data-shows/ Read: ICE arrests contractor in the middle of West Seattle construction job Source: The Seattle Times https://share.google/rLKczFNcCPTLxuytn Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values" https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/ https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei  Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbio...

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The Chino Y Chicano podcast began on December 22, 2022 with co-hosts Matt Chan (The Chino) and Enrique Cerna (The Chicano). Chan and Cerna spent their careers making television. Chan was the creator of the cable television series Hoarders. Cerna was a Seattle broadcast journalist who somehow was never fired during his 43 year career. Their podcast mission was to dish on the good, bad and ugly that  people of color face in America. They took up the complexities of race, and sought out people far more interesting than they could ever be.  On March 30, 2024, Matt Chan passed away after battling kidney cancer. Enrique Cerna made a commitment to continue the podcast in his honor.  The Chino Y Chicano podcast partners with Converge Media to present UNFILTERED, a no holds barred conversation featuring Cerna, former Seattle City Council member Deborah Juarez and Converge Media founder Omari Salisbury. Take a listen to all the episodes presented. The content might piss you off, but you might also learn something. 

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  • Creator
    Eugene Tagawa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chino Y Chicano
  • Show Website
    Chino Y Chicano

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