Student encampments, water jugs and massive protests across the world. After 200+ days of an ongoing genocide in Palestine we continue to collectively demand for an immediate ceasefire and a total divestment from Universities in the United States to the State of Israel.In this episode, our very own Marisa Franco- Executive Director at Mijente, had a powerful conversation with Brooklyn born Palestinian-Muslim-American organizer, Linda Sarsour.Linda Sarsour has been at the forefront of many insurgent and historic campaigns.Don’t miss this important conversation!Join us at mijente.net/joinHosted by: Aliana Bigio, Cinthya Rodriguez and Jorge GonzalezProduced by: Vladimir Pérez Carrucini

In this episode we were accompanied by our Political Director and Immigration Organizer / Badass activist, Tania Unzueta. We discussed the history of the immigration movement, and took a trip down memory lane to March 10th, 2006 when over 100,000 protesters flooded Chicago’s downtown Loop.¿Qué ha pasado en nuestro movimiento desde entonces? What wins, losses and lessons have been key in our growth and development as an organization. Hablamos de eso y más… ¡ojo! 👀 También le dimos su chancletazo🩴a Biden for the use of the term "illegal" in his State of the Union speech.Hosted by: Aliana Bigio, Cinthya Rodriguez and Jorge GonzalezProduced by: Vladimir Pérez Carrucini

🗣️In this episode, we discussed the latest immigration news happening in the United States.➡️We talked all about the Border Security Bill, SB4, the National Guard, and the Biden administration catering to the likes of Abbott, Desantis, and others' ultraconservative & anti-immigrant sentiments.📍Additionally, we had the privilege of interviewing Jacinta Gonzalez, Mijente's Policy Director, who provided valuable insights into these topics. We also had our traditional temperature check🔥where we discussed a campaign put out by our compas at La Resistencia, which involves Bad Bunny actually being a conejo malo.Hosted by: Aliana Bigio, Cinthya Rodriguez and Jorge GonzalezProduced by: Vladimir Pérez Carrucini

🎙️✨ Bienvenidxs to a new episode of El Calentón! 🌟 In episode 05, we're diving into the fascinating world of el chisme in times of award shows y dystopias. 🎭 Have you ever wondered how we can feel excited about awards ceremonies while facing dystopian realities? 💭 In this episode, we explore the contradictions and the bittersweet vibe of award season, from the bright lights of the red carpet to the shadows of a society in crisis. 🌆🏆 Get ready for a caliente conversation full of reflection about entertainment culture and the complexity of our emotions. Don't miss out! 🎬Hosted by: Aliana Bigio, Cinthya Rodriguez and Jorge GonzalezProduced by: Vladimir Pérez Carrucini

➡️ Get ready to dive deep into the heart of Mijente's 2023 journey, where we unravel the Sin, Contra, y Desde el Estado strategies that have defined our year. Join us as we explore the highlights that propelled us toward a future of resistance and revolution.🌈This episode is a snapshot of our commitment to reaching our gente and moving the needle toward el Buenvivir in our communities. From grassroots movements to shaping our experiences through people power, we're sharing the wins and the challenges that made this year unforgettable. 🌍💙➡️To learn more about Mijente’s 2023 work, visit our blog here: https://mijente.net/2023/12/recollecting-mijentes-2023-highlights-without-against-and-within-the-state/➡️To learn more about our strategic approach Sin, Contra y Desde El Estado, don't miss this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0N57mNL2Y8See you next year for the new episode of El Calentón Podcast.Hosted by: Aliana Bigio, Cinthya Rodriguez and Jorge GutierrezProduced by: Vladimir Perez Carrucini

Let’s face it — religion is very present in Latine communities and our culture. For many, faith and religion has shaped the people were are (or are not!) today. In this episode we’re bringing in our past experiences, connections between faith and activism, our thoughts on the “sucio to santa pipeline”, voice notes (!!!) from compas, and more. En el temperature check, we leave you with how each of the hosts connects to faith in their personal lives.Hosted by: Cinthya Rodriguez, Aliana Bigio and Jorge GutierrezProduced by: Vladimir Perez CarruciniBecome a Mijente member: mijente.net/join

Check out our intro and first public episode to know more about El Calentón and what fuego means to us, from controlled fires to la candelaria. In this episode's temperature check, Ali brings "artificial intelligence vs Benito" to the table.Hosted by: Cinthya Rodriguez, Aliana Bigio and Jorge GutierrezProduced by: Vladimir Perez CarruciniBecome a Mijente member: mijente.net/join