SWOP 40th Anniversary Podcast

For our last 40th Anniversary Podcast episode we hear from Kathy Orgain-Kelly and Joaquin Lujan. These two longtime SWOPistas share their time, their favorite stories and their love for everything SWOP has accomplished and we are so thankful for it! Support SWOP by becoming a monthly sustainer!

We have another generational episode for you this time around. Hosts Franklin Gauna and Michael Leon Gurrero talk about their time at SWOP as interns and organizers. Franklin grew up at SWOP and remembers a time when leadership taught youth the ins and outs of becoming leaders themselves. Michael shares a story of the budding environmental justice movement and how SWOP's work changed one community's air quality for the better.

We have another powerhouse family SWOP episode for you this month. Mariaelena Hernandez and Victoria Rodriguez came to SWOP through their work in the community of Parjarito Mesa. We'll hear how they learned about organizing and came to advocate for their families and their Parjarito Mesa community. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special SWOP treat, it will surely lift anyone's pandemic spirits.

Tenemos otro episodio de SWOP de la familia de la potencia para usted este mes. Mariaelena Hernández y Victoria Rodríguez llegaron a SWOP a través de su trabajo en la comunidad de Parjarito Mesa. Escucharemos cómo aprendieron sobre la organización y vinieron a abogar por sus familias y su comunidad de Parjarito Mesa. Manténgase atento al final del episodio para un tratamiento especial SWOP, sin duda levantará los espíritus pandémicos de cualquiera.

We've got this family sized edition for you featuring the Roibal Family! The family has been involved with SWOP for all four decades of SWOP's existence. Lucia, Lolita, and Rosina talk with their father Roberto about their favorite moments throughout the year and try to sing The Chile Song over a sketchy internet connection. It's a pandemic podcast gathering that will warm your heart and fire up your desire to do the work.

Longtime SWOPistas Tomasita Espinoza and Sandra Montes reflect on their favorite memories of SWOP. Tomasita disputes her mother's claim that she helped "steal" someone from the hospital, instead says her mother liberated them from ICE agents. They also share some favorite places SWOP has taken them, SWOP's connection to Pajarito Mesa and SWOP's superpower; being fearless.

Las veteranas de SWOP, Tomasita Espinosa y Sandra Montes reflexionan sobre sus recuerdos favoritos de SWOP. Tomasita niega la afirmación de su madre de que ella ayudó a "robar" a alguien del hospital, en cambio dice que su madre los liberó de los agentes de ICE. También se comparten algunos lugares favoritos que SWOP las ha llevado, la conexión de SWOP con Pajarito Mesa y la superpotencia de SWOP: ser valiente. Longtime SWOPistas Tomasita Espinoza and Sandra Montes reflect on their favorite memories of SWOP. Tomasita disputes her mother's claim that she helped "steal" someone from the hospital, instead says her mother liberated them from ICE agents. They also share some favorite places SWOP has taken them, SWOP's connection to Pajarito Mesa and SWOP's superpower; being fearless.

Whose streets? Our streets! But also, Rodrigo and Travis agree that SWOP needs more specific protest chants in the fourth installment of the 40th Anniversary Podcast. They recorded their conversation months before the COVID-19 pandemic, but their conversations about staying rooted in community is more relevant than ever…and also entertaining. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the episode.