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A podcast covering politics, history, and culture. Hosted by Brandon Loran Maxwell of DailyChela.com.

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    Chicanos and Writing With Author Rubén Degollado

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 58:49


    In this episode, Brandon discusses writing and the publishing industry with Chicano author Rubén Degollado. Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    COVID and The Role Of Journalism With LA Times' David Carrillo Peñaloza - #29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 78:13


    On this episode, Brandon presents three different statistics regarding three different subjects, then opens up a debate on media, journalism, COVID, police shootings, and more. Guest(s) this episode include David Carrillo Peñaloza of the LA Times, Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee, and Marcos Cabrera who has also written for the USA Today network.Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Media Bias Against Mexicans, Hispanic Heritage Month - #28

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 69:47


    On this episode, Brandon discusses whether the media is biased against Mexicans and Chicanos. He also discusses Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest(s) include Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee, Daily Chela contributor Marcos Cabrera who has also written for the USA Today network.Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    "Latinx" and the CA Recall - #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 106:04


    In this episode, Brandon debates the term "Latinx" and discusses the California recall. Other topics include identity and the history of Mexico. Guest(s) include Mexican American Tik Tok influencer "Tokyo Drifter" and Mestizo Coffee founder Carlos Aguilar. Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Immigration, Human Smuggling, and the Capitol Riots - #26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 70:09


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with photographer Erik Herrera who has documented various political events, including human smuggling at the border, the Capitol riots, and massive underground parties.  Topics include the broken immigration system, Chicano Trump supporters, the two party system, underground parties in SD and LA, and more. Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Media Representation With Julio Ricardo Varela - #25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 62:38


    In this episode, Brandon discusses the media landscape with Julio Ricardo Varela who is the founder of Latino Rebels and works with Futuro Media. Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    What Is Chicano Culture? - #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 78:18


    What is a Chicano? What does it mean to be a Chicano? What is Chicano culture? Is it a political view? Is it a cultural view? Is it cars? Is it art? Is it fashion? Guests include Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee, Daily Chela contributor Marcos Cabrera who has also written for the USA Today network, and Jose Valle who runs the website Raza Del Soul. Please support the show and become a subscriber!  Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    "Foos Gone Wild" and Chicano Patriotism - #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 116:29


    In the first segment, Brandon discusses the "Foos Gone Wild" phenomenon, and asks whether it has been good or bad for the Chicano community.  In the second segment, Brandon discusses patriotism within the Latino community, and draws a distinction between nationalism and patriotism.  Other topics include free speech, the Constitution, and cholo fashion. Guests include Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee and Daily Chela contributor Marcos Cabrera who has also written for the USA Today network. Please support the show and become a subscriber!  Become a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Chicano Park & "Defund The Police" (Live) - #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 60:13


    In this episode, Brandon discusses a number of topics, including Chicano culture in San Diego, as well as the "defund the police" movement with Daily Chela contributor Rob Camacho. News: Apple users now get access to extended versions of episodes by becoming paid subscribers to the show from within the Podcast app. For those who don't use Apple, you can subscribe at DailyChela.com/BLMshowBecome a subscriber: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Debating Hip Hop & Chicano Rap (Live) - #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 58:24


    In this live stream episode, Brandon discusses the state of hip hop and Chicano rap with Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee and Daily Chela contributor Marcos Cabrera who has also written for the USA Today network. News: Apple users now get access to extended versions of episodes by becoming paid subscribers to the show from within the Podcast app. For those who don't use Apple, you can subscribe at DailyChela.com/BLMshowHelp Support Brandon: https://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Pachucas During WW2 - #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 56:41


    In this episode, Brandon explores the lesser known history of pachucas and Mexican American women during WW2 with guest Elizabeth Escobedo, who wrote the book, "From Coveralls To Zoot Suits."  Find her book at: https://amzn.to/3fLVPpQSubscribe and supporthttps://bit.ly/3BaNMesSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/35L5YxHSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nJSxEnFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrandonLMaxwellFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwellSupport the show

    Debating Hollywood Representation (A Live Panel) - #19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 72:36


    In this episode, Brandon puts together a panel to debate Hollywood representation and the difference between movies like Blood In Blood Out and In The Heights. Is one really worse than the other? Guests include LA Times critic Carlos Aguilar, Rotten Tomatoes critic Rosa Parra, film director Kenneth Castillo, movie line Producer Jordan Michael, and Chicana activist Anasazi Ochoa.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Behind The Scenes Of "American Me" - #18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 56:24


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with American Me actor Steve Cisneros who discusses  deleted movie scenes. Other topics include: Working with Edward James Olmos and the importance of promoting the arts within disadvantaged communities.  Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    The Art Of Lowriding With John Ulloa - #17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 59:42


    In this episode, Brandon discusses the art of lowriding with John Ulloa who is a professor, author, and lowrider historian. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brandonlmaxwell Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Street Realities With Gil Tejada - #16

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 56:02


    In this episode, Brandon discusses police, gangs, prisons, media bias, and political correctness with Gil Tejada who is a former gang member and host of the popular show "American Cholo."  Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show

    Film After Covid With Jordan Michael - #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 53:51


    In this episode, Brandon discusses the future of film after COVID with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Drug Cartels With Ioan Grillo - #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 55:59


    In this episode, Brandon discusses the relationship between cartels, guns, and the United States government with Mexico City reporter Ioan Grillo. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Debating "Outrage Culture" With Anasazi Ochoa - #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 51:20


    In this episode, Brandon discusses woke culture and outrage culture with student activist Anasazi Ochoa. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Free Speech & Censorship With Robby Soave - #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 52:38


    In this episode, Brandon Discusses Free Speech With Robby Soave From Reason. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show

    Understanding Fascism With David Crane - #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 60:31


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with David M. Crane who is an American lawyer and formally the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Support Brandon's podcast: https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Recommended reading from the show: http://bit.ly/2M42fUy Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Film Representation With Rosa Parra - #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 56:23


    In this episode, Brandon talks with Rosa Parra of Rotten Tomatoes and Latinx Lens about representation in film!Listeners can support Brandon at https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Myths Of Hollywood Stardom With Jordan Michael - #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 59:39


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael who has worked in and around Hollywood for 15 years. Topics include: Hollywood agents, the real reason Hollywood lacks diversity, indie filmmakers vs. studio filmmakers, film festivals, film schools, the cost of doing business, and more!If you want to support Brandon's podcast, listeners can subscribe at https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Writing & Justice Reform With Ryan Gattis - #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 59:22


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with Ryan Gattis who is the author of the new book "The System." The two discuss writing and justice reform. Among the other topics covered: The business of publishing, what it takes to become a writer, the prison system, how writing can help rehabilitate people, drug policy, the "defund the police" movement, and more. Listeners who are interested can purchase Ryan's new book at https://bit.ly/346CPMz. If you want to support Brandon's podcast, listeners can subscribe at https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Identity Politics & The Left - #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 56:16


    In this episode, Brandon speaks with Eli Magaña, who is the former Communications Director for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign.  The two discuss whether the left is becoming too elitist, and pushing working class Latino voters away. Topics include: Identity politics, Latinx, the 2020 election, defunding the police, political unrest, Donald Trump, Chicanismo, and more. If you want to support Brandon's podcast, subscribe at https://www.dailychela.com/subscribe. Follow Brandon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/b2thamax.Follow Brandon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/b2thamax. Follow Brandon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRENdixkfVt6NHkwFH02fUw. Follow Brandon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLoranMaxwell. Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Latinos & Hollywood - #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 60:49


    In this episode, Brandon talks with Mexican American director Kenneth Castillo about Hollywood, diversity, and the urban film genre.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Biden vs Trump - #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 46:31


    In this episode, Brandon Loran Maxwell discusses Biden vs Trump, the 2020 election, the Latino vote in Arizona, allegations of fraud, why some Latinos vote Republican, and more.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    The Effects Of Gentrification - #4

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 57:16


    In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with Chicano Studies professor Erualdo R. González, who specializes in  Urban and Regional Planning. In addition, Kimberly Miranda, who is currently researching gentrification and rent control, also joins the show. Topics include gentrification, transportation, urban planning, Chicano murals, lowriding, and working class culture, among other things.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Life As A Disabled Chicano - #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 53:52


    In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with disability activist Marcos Castillo. Topics in this episode include disability rights, marriage equality, Chicano culture, and masculinity.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

    Immigration, "Latinx" & Gun Laws - #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 56:50


    In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with assistant professor of history Eladio Bobadilla to talk about immigration. Other topics in this episode include "Latinx," and the racist history of gun laws.Support the show

    Pachucos, Race & Riots - #1

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 59:41


    In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with Latino history professor and author Eduardo Pagán to talk about the murder of Jose Díaz at Sleepy Lagoon in 1942 and the subsequent Zoot Suit Riots. Other topics in this episode include pachuco culture, lowriders, modern gangs, discrimination, and nationalism during WW2.Support the show (https://www.dailychela.com/blmshow/)

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