Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast

Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast

Author: Soberanía Podcast Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the complex landscape of Mexican politics requires more than just headlines. Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast offers a distinct entry point, providing consistent news and analysis grounded in a grassroots, leftist perspective. This isn't about distant political commentary; it's about understanding the forces, movements, and people shaping Mexico from the ground up. Each episode digs into the stories behind the news, examining the players and power dynamics that often get lost in translation for English-language audiences. You'll hear discussions that connect policy to everyday life, analyzing developments with a focus on social movements, labor, and community action. The goal is to foster a deeper, more nuanced comprehension of the country beyond conventional narratives. By tuning into this podcast, you gain access to a dedicated space for thoughtful exploration of Mexican current affairs, where analysis is tied directly to the perspectives of those most impacted by political decisions. The Soberanía Podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to move past superficial reporting and engage with the substantive, often overlooked, conversations defining Mexico's present and future.
Episodes
Bridges, Not Walls: Dispatches from the Panamerican Congress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
Bring it! On this episode of Soberanía - with a brand-spanking-new intro and outro - Kurt and José Luis break down their experience at the second Panamerican Congress held in Mexico City. Is there any way for the peoples…
Tariff This! Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico for a FOURTH Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
This is getting old. Donald Trump has now threatened Mexico with tariffs for the fourth time since being elected, with an ever-shifting carousel of justifications. In today's episode, José Luis and Kurt have the entire b…
$178 Billion: Trump Budget Declares War on Migrants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:16
"$178 billion: the amount allocated to immigration enforcement in Trump's recently passed budget. In this episode of "Soberanía," Kurt and José Luis analyze the implications of such a colossal figure in the context of a…
World on the Brink: Can Mexico Find Its Voice in an Int'l Crisis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:42
In a world in crisis, with the moral vacuity of the global north devastatingly evident with each passing day, a voice like Mexico's is desperately needed on the world stage. In this episode of "Soberanía," Kurt and José…
Lowbrow Landau: Deputy Secretary of State's Embarrassing Rage Tweet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:31
Take that man's phone away! In the latest episode of Soberanía, a triggered Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau goes full rage-doxx against a MORENA party official, President Sheinbaum attends the G7 in Calgary,…
The Border Crossed Us: LA Rises Up Against ICE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
As the Tigres del Norte song goes, “I didn’t cross the border; the border crossed me.” In today’s episode, Kurt and José Luis analyze the latest developments in Los Angeles, as Mexican communities resist the abuses and k…