25 episodes

A weekly dissection of current events. Let's challenge the status quo.

It's Charlie, Not Charles Charlie Vargas

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 64 Ratings

A weekly dissection of current events. Let's challenge the status quo.

    Brian Rashid

    Brian Rashid

    I had a fun time with close pal, story teller and consultant, Brian Rashid, and spoke about life transitions, residential transience and surviving the pandemic. (Pre-recorded)

    • 2 hr 2 min
    Claudio E. Cabrera

    Claudio E. Cabrera

    An insightful conversation about colorism within the Dominican community, neighborhood politics, family trauma and more with poignant writer and New York Times' DOP Director, Claudio E. Cabrera. 

    • 2 hr 20 min
    Jon Alpine

    Jon Alpine

    Awesome time chatting with the talented Jon Alpine. A multi-instrumentalist and musician traversing the fluid boundaries between house, chill wave, and hip hop with a recognizable and elusive sound.  
     
     
     

    • 1 hr 45 min
    Jaime Santana, Esq.

    Jaime Santana, Esq.

    Sat down with friend, attorney, and former Judge Jaime Santana, Esq. and discussed criminal justice,  the 25th amendment, the process of impeaching President Trump, moving  forward as a nation post insurrection at the capitol and the last tumultuous four years, and more. 

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Apollo Story

    Apollo Story

    This husband and father of two young boys shares with us the warrior mentality that got him through Business School and a Body Building competition, all while serving as an NYPD Lieutenant in the midst of a pandemic and mass protests. 

    • 2 hr 36 min
    JC Polanco, Esq., MBA

    JC Polanco, Esq., MBA

    We talk New York politics and more with the very charismatic attorney, college professor, and Univision correspondent, J.C. Polanco. 

    • 2 hr 58 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
64 Ratings

64 Ratings

EMP-R ,

Riveting

The episode with Claudio Cabrera was the first I heard of this podcast. What a relatable, insightful and captivating episode. I am a fan and have subscribed. Well done

No Rib ,

Enjoying the podcast and perspectives

I enjoy the interviews, the perspectives of each guest, and yes….that intro :). Quite an enjoyable listen, I look forward to upcoming episodes!

Angelica Alam ,

LOVE IT!

Charlie is brilliant and every episode gets better and better! One of my go-to podcasts!

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