Robles Speaks

Since the rollout of the vaccine, the CDC has made some major changes to the guidelines we've been following regarding mask wearing, gathering in groups, and in-person classes. Not everybody has received their vaccine either. Some think it's too soon while others believe that it is necessary. And that's why a group young people got together to ask the Chief Medical Officer of Pima County, Dr.Garcia to ask some of the most pressing questions that we all have in this stage of the pandemic. 

The DACA program is headed back into U.S. Courts. This legal limbo is a stressor experienced by many and an issue that leaves many people out. We'll be talking to two young folks, one who is a DACA recipient and another who cannot apply for the program. Let's hear their insights and the message they have for our leaders.

So much has happened since our last episode including the 1st Presidential Debate of the 2020 election. So I decided to gather a diverse set of young minds to dissect and debate the key moments that characterized the worst Presidential Debate in U.S. history. Listen, learn, and reflect.

Mon-Ty has been on the show before but this time he is here to promote his new album Black & Proud. In my opinion this local artist shakes up what it means to push out protest music in these modern times. We'll dissect a few songs from the album.

Gabriella Cazares Kelly is on the cusp of being the first Native American to hold elected office here in Pima County when elected as County Recorder. The office of County Recorder is incredibly important as they play a pivotal role in making sure folks vote in our County. Join me for an in depth conversation with Gabby on cultural identity, progressivism, and her plans when elected.

August 4th was the Arizona Primary. There were both wins and losses that maintained the status quote, shook things up, and indicated a progressive blue wave in Southern Arizona. On today's podcast we'll be directing the wins and losses of AZ State legislature races, County Wide Races in both Pima and Maricopa with a couple of friends from Grass-Roots organization LUCHA.

Poetry is beautiful. It's a powerful tool that can change the world. Today, we'll be hearing the work of two young Chicanos who have a way with words. One of whom is an artist, the other competed in a national poetry competition. I'll even use their advice to craft up a piece of my own that I'll be presenting later on in the show.

It seems like the student perspective has been lacking from the conversations surrounding the reopening of schools this Fall. That is why I held a panel discussion on today's podcast episode to further understand what students are feeling. This is one of my favorite episodes so far. Such a raw, critical, and chill panel discussion with college and high school students. Enjoy.

Super excited to have our first elected officials on the pod! Constable Ferguson and Constable Randall are reforming the Constable's office and the way we do evictions here in Pima County. We'll have a conversation about the work that they are doing to better the lives of our most vulnerable communities.

Symbols of the confederacy are still very prevalent today. But a growing outcry against the presence of statues and the rebel flag in public are getting stronger. Today, I'm speaking with my friend, Brian. He is a young person who proudly flies the rebel flag and disagrees with the taking down of statues.

I can't bring myself to celebrate this 4th of July, what is there to celebrate? A pandemic, a divisive president, gridlocked congress? I'll give you my thoughts on this all and I'll also be talking to two young folks who will critically analyze this holiday and what it means to them and BIPOC.

Corporations have screwed over people of color going back generations by placing work plants or dumping chemicals near their home. This is called Environmental Racism yet not enough people know about this. Today, we'll be talking to Miriam Robles (no relation) she is the Environmental Activism Coordinator for Mi Familia Vota-Arizona, she'll educate us more on this issue and how we've seen this is Arizona.

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the DACA program therefore, protecting millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. This is a historical and huge win but the fight is not yet over. On today's show, we're talking to Jaime Tadeo a DACA recipient to get his take on today's decision and to discuss what life is like living with uncertainty about the future.

Karime and her whole family caught the Coronavirus. The reality was not all that pretty but, they're in the midst of recovering. We'll have a conversation with her about their experience. I'll also update you on the spike in COVID-19 cases in Arizona. 

It's Pride Month and I'm kicking it off with a conversation with one of my best friends, Noah Rios. We get candid as he talks about coming out and being gay in the Latinx community and how toxic masculinity comes into play.

Yesterday after the #BlackLivesMatter rally, young activistas took their frustration to the streets and eventually shut down the interstate. I interviewed some amazing young folks once again and captured sound from when we were marching on the interstate.

These past few days, women on twitter have courageously spoken out about their experiences with sexual abuse. This has even resorted to the listing of names of young men in Tucson who have raped, sexually assaulted, abused, or harassed. I commend these women for being incredibly courageous. In this episode we'll learn more about what has been going down and what we must do to BE BETTER.

Montrell has been vocal and marching these past few days in the wake of the George Floyd murder. I'll be speaking to him to get his thoughts on what is going on and what he plans on saying when he speaks at the March for Justice and Black Lives Matter rallies this week.

Marches have been rising all across the country in response to George Floyd's unjust death. I went to the march in downtown Tucson last night. I was there for hours and caught some audio of some pretty amazing young people who told me why they were there. Although it's a short episode, it's extremely powerful.

George Floyd was murdered by Law Enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota. People are rioting and demanding justice. Today, I'm giving you my thoughts on the situation and speaking to Marina, an African American/Hispanic mother to 2 young men of color in this country about her reality and reaction to the insurmountable amount of injustice in this country. She speaks truth to power.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as it is coming to a close, Robles has a vulnerable conversation on his own mental health and with an individual who has taken matters into her own hands to help other young people struggling with mental health issues.

To be a Mixed status family is when you have some family members who are citizens and some who are undocumented. A unique yet common situation for many folks in America. Robles talks to a friend who describes that reality to us.

1st generation Latinx college students find themselves facing unique scenarios when it comes to attending college for the first time. Robles talks to three first-gen freshman, each of them representing UArizona, ASU, and NAU.

The Census is one the most important responsibilities that we have as people who live in the United States of America, I'll inform you on what it is, and joining me to discuss why this is important particularly for Latinx communities in Arizona is is Anakarina Rodriquez , and Eddie Barron tells us how he is making sure his familia gets counted.

Amaud Arbery was murdered in plain sight by two white men. A modern day lynching in my opinion. I have a conversation about the incident, and how white privilege and racism in 2020 played a role in Mr.Arbery's murder with my friend and fellow activist, Leshawn Bowen.

Joe Biden has to be extra strategic when it comes to picking a vice-presidential running mate. Miles, a young political activist and I dissect a top 10 list of potential VP picks.

It's Mother's Day and I wanted to do a special episode talking about Motherhood with 3 generations of Chicana Mothers in my family. We have an emotional yet powerful conversation.

We take a break from the seriousness and discuss something a little lighter...Love while quarantined. How are young singles handling it and how are young couples dealing with it? Robles gets to talk to a couple that's managed to pull through.

Robles talks to one former Latina elected official and dives into the impact that Latinos have had in our current political arena