Podcast appearances and mentions of hector barajas

Laurence and Eric work in tandem as they are joined this week by their partners, Hector Barajas (first time guest!) and Gerry Tonella (returning from our Olympics episode) to hold space for the musical/cultural blockbuster event of the year –  WICKED (part one). Full spoilers ahead for the movie, the stage musical, the book kinda, the source material (The 1939 film The Wizard of Oz) and the source material's source material (another book) as we discuss all things swankified in the Oz, Shiz, and beyond. We *are* in queer media so, naturally we have an Emerald City's worth of thoughts to share about this formative musical and its superb film adaptation. Then later in the episode, we share tales of our respective recent couples' vacations: Eric and Gerry recount their trip to Walt Disney World, and Laurence and Hector about their trip to Mexico City.Put your pointy hats on and vogue on down to the Ozdust Ballroom & enjoy this episode!========Get in touch with us!EMAIL US at gayforplaypodcast@gmail.comFOLLOW G4P (& Message us on any of our socials for a link to our Discord!)Twitter: @GayForPlayPodInstagram: @GayForPlayPodTwitch: twitch.tv/gayforplaypod========CREDITSIntro and outro music by Connor Marsh (@connorjmarshmallow)Show art by Benny Kessler (@retro.spectacle.studio)

With the 2024 Olympics now behind us, Hector Barajas and Larry Venus shifted gears to chat about the upcoming NFL season, the game-changing impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) in college football, and how the Olympics brought Americans together to cheer on the nation's top athletes. They had a good laugh agreeing that, while stars like Simone Biles and "the guy from Turkey" dazzled on the world stage, the true MVP of the Paris games might just have been Snoop Dogg. The rapper seemed everywhere, from commentary to unexpected appearances, solidifying his place as the ultimate Olympic hype man. Ig: @amplify360inc Twitter: @hectormbarajas Facebook: @amplify360 LinkedIn: @hectormbarajas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hectorandmikeexperience/support

A legal battle is brewing over ballot boxes. Following last week's episode with Attorney General Xavier Becerra, host Alex Cohen sits down with California Republican Party spokesperson Hector Barajas, who explains why their unofficial ballot drop boxes play within the law.  Barajas said ballot harvesting is allowed under rules put in place by Democrats, and that Republicans can "engage in the same activity that the Democrats have been doing for the last several years."  Producer Esther Lee then joins to share her take on the ballot drop box drama. IN THIS EPISODE Alex's Twitter handle: @alexcoheninla GET IN TOUCH Have an idea for our "News in Haikus" segment, or just want to ask Alex a question? There are three ways to get in touch: SoCal in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 Call 424-209-8764 and leave us a voicemail!​​

The witch hunt is back, the 25th Amendment, and so much more on this week's All-American Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The California GOP is thumbing its nose at state law, dropping unofficial 'ballot drop boxes' (which they've marked as 'official') throughout Orange County and other regions in California. Often, these drop boxes are placed at churches and gun ranges.Naturally, the California Attorney General and Secretary of State are upset about this, but GOP representatives such as Hector Barajas don't appear to care, and are even refusing to say how many drop boxes are out there, or where they might be located. All of this appears to stem from the classic GOP accusations against Democrats of "ballot harvesting," which they say constitutes voter fraud. They consider very legal means of ballot drop-offs--such as signing off on your envelope for a particular person to drop off your votes--as illegal. But that's not the case here in California, or elsewhere in the US. You might remember the Project Veritas video claiming that Rep. Ilhan Omar was participating in voter fraud in Minnesota. In fact, it came out that the PV team appeared to try to bribe people to lie and say they were committing actual fraud for the Democratic politician. In some ways, this appears to be one more example of the death rattle of California's GOP. The party continues to shrink in relation to Democratic registration, and the nation's usual deep-pocketed contributors for Republican elections all but consider the state a lost cause. More than 75% of the state's Assembly members are now Democrats, and four of the 11 remaining GOP seats in the state Senate (there are just 40 senators in total) are also in serious trouble. Three of these four districts now have more registered Democrats than Republicans. We also take this moment to talk about the Republican Party on a national level, and how voter suppression is necessary for their survival. They've always had fascist tendencies, and we're watching it all in action here in 2020. Thanks for listening, defund the police and, as always: Patreon: patreon.com/voicesrivercityTwitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @FlojauneAnd thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

Deported Veteran - and now U.S. Citizen - Hector Barajas joins us this week on What's Up Fool? Podcast to talk about his ordeal and how he now works to help other deported veterans during their get back home to the U.S. LINKSHector Barajas:INSTAGRAM: @DeportedVeteranDonate: DeportedVeteransSupportHouse.netFelipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedianRodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJrMartin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Pundits were left scratching their heads last fall when Foreign Policy reported that Bernie is the top recipient of donations from the military. But to supporters, it was no surprise: Bernie has a long record of fighting for the rights of US troops to health care, housing, and education - as well as keeping them out of endless, counterproductive wars in the first place. In this week's episode, Briahna sits down with Kyle Bibby, co-founder of the Black Veterans Project and an organizer with progressive vets group Common Defense, to talk about how time spent in military service can bring someone to the left. Then, she talks to Hector Barajas, a veteran who was deported despite his years of service and who founded the Deported Veterans Support House in Tijuana, Mexico. Common Defense: https://commondefense.us Black Veterans Project: https://www.blackveteransproject.org Deported Veterans Support House: https://www.deportedveteranssupporthouse.net

Fallout from Amb. Sondland's testimony continues but Trump and co. are still flat-out denying reality. Fox News covers for Trump after Sondland's hearing, but so do the New York Times and other media outlets. Betsy Sweet LIVE on the 2020 candidates' plans for paid family leave and why she's challenging Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. Bernie wants to hold fossil fuel executives criminally liable for the fact that they knew and lied about climate change. Hector Barajas LIVE on the new documentary Ready For War, which explores his own and others' deportation after having served in the US military. A new study shows that Americans are likely to dismiss the credibility of poll results that conflict with their own political beliefs. Rep. Omar unveils her new Homes For All Act, a Green New Deal proposal that would spend $1 trillion on buiding at least 12 million new sustainable housing units.Guests: Betsy Sweet & Hector Barajas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  This week's Independence Day show features 16-year-old Fez Zafar, who brought Des Moines High School students together for a series of Iftar dinners; Hector Barajas, a deported U.S. Army veteran who's back in California after 14 years in exile; and Vartan Gregorian, President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.  

Wow, these last few weeks have had so much news for Danny and I to comb through.  The gas attack in Douma and our government's response, John Bolton becoming national security adviser, the killing of Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip, and a whole host of other major stories.  Here's the Fortress breakdown of recent events.  Our whistleblower episode aires a week from today on the 20th, so keep an eye out for that. 00:40 - Danny's quick takes on tons of shit - John Bolton, Trump says leave Syria, killing protestors in Gaza 10:15 - Hector Barajas and the Deported veterans support house 18:35 - Pentagon raises budget more than the entire military budget of Russia 24:36 - Imprisoned veterans in Kuwait Ep 5.0 - Gold Star Families be damned (has story on the return of Marco Chavez from Mexico following his pardon from Gov. Jerry Brown) Ep 8.0 - Africa under the microscope (has story on the closing of USCIS offices near Army basic training locations, making it much more difficult for military recruits to become naturalized.) ACLU Report details how the US failed deported veterans Twice-Deployed Afghan War Vet Denied Citizenship Due To Felony Drug Conviction - MANYA BRACHEAR PASHMAN - CHICAGO TRIBUNE 11,800 active military members have a relative in fear of deportation - Lara Copp - Military Times The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’ - Jared Keller - Task and Purpose She fought in Desert Storm, now the Kuwaitis are torturing her son and the US won’t intervene - Adam Linehan - Task and Purpose Killeen woman fights to free fiance from Kuwait prison sentence - Josh Sullivan - Killeen Daily Journal The Pentagon’s spending increase is more than Russia’s entire military budget - Vice News - David Gilbert Enjoy the show?!  Please leave us a review right here. Got news to share about our military or veterans?! Or just need to cuss at us for a bit?! Contact us direct by email at fortressonahill@gmail.com Not a contributor on Patreon? You're missing out on amazing bonus content! Sign up to be one of our contributors today! - www.patreon.com/fortressonahill A special thanks to our honorary producers Matthew Hoh, Will Ahrens, Ron Unger, and Gage Counts!!  Without you guys, we couldn't continue our work.  Thank you all so much!!! Facebook - Fortress On A Hill Twitter - Fortress On A Hill Soundcloud - Fortress On A Hill FOH is hosted, written, and produced by Chris 'Henri' Henrikson and Danny Sjursen Cover and website art designed by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. of B-EZ Graphix Multimedia Marketing Agency in Tallehassee, FL Music provided royalty free by Bensound.com Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts alone, expressed in an unofficial capacity, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

A story of military vets barred from the country they served. At age seven, Hector Barajas crossed the Mexico border into United States as an illegal citizen. His family soon settled in Compton, California, where Hector encountered crime, gang violence, and racial division. Hector escaped the lifestyle by joining the United States Army as a non-citizen, becoming a medic for the 82nd Airborne Division. But personal problems soon led him to honorable discharge, prison, and deportation back to Mexico. In the first episode of this two-part series, Hector chronicles the humanity of being banished, and how he seeks to return to the country he once swore to protect. Produced by Garrett Crowe, Mike Martinez, and Tyler Wray Music by Sontag Shogun sontagshogun.com Episode 019 is sponsored by Green Chef Get four free meals with your first order at greenchef.com/eis EIS is also sponsored by the Proprioceptive Writing Center. Find the arc of your story at the pwriting.org

Our third podcast! Capitol Weekly's John Howard and Tim Foster sit down with GOP political strategist Hector Barajas to talk about the Latino vote, Donald Trump, and whether California's presidential primary vote might actually make a difference this year.

So Julito and Sharis are together in the studio for the first time. They are broadcasting from Los Angeles. Hector Barajas, director of Deported Veterans Support House, joins us in the first part of the hour. Barajas grew up in Compton, graduated from Compton High School in 1995, and then became a paratrooper for the US Army 82nd Airborne out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Later in the show, we talk with Grammy-nominated Locos Por Juana.

Hector Barajas and Bonne talk about the adversity of what it is to be a deported Veteran of the United States Military fighting to come back home to their family here in the USA.

On this enlightening segment Boone discusses an absolutely shocking reality, Warfighters being Deported! Listen to Hector Barajas as he and Boone Cutler try to find resolve for our abandoned Warfighters in multiple locations around the world such as Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti. 626-569-5491 US Number 664-329-1655 Mex Number Banishedveteran@yahoo.com http://deportedveteranssupporthouse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DeportedVeteransSupportHousePage?ref=bookmarks http://projects.aljazeera.com/2014/deported-veterans/ Go fund me site. http://www.gofundme.com/6zumc0

The Twins welcome Middle East expert Lisa Daftari to help unravel the Al-Quaeda for U.S. Deserter trade. Also, Deported Veteran, Spc. Hector Barajas calls-in from Baja California.