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
2024's TOP TEN Stories In Mexican Politics: #5-1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:08
Watch Part II of our special year-end episode of Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast where co-hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth were joined by special guest Sasi Alejandre and review the biggest storie…
2024's TOP TEN Stories In Mexican Politics: #10-6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:24
Watch Part I of our special year-end episode of Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast where co-hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth were joined by special guest Sasi Alejandre and review the biggest stories…
Stop right there, Uber! Mexico Passes Law Protecting Gig Workers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:18
The “gig economy” has been a disruptive force, undermining the working class’ access to job security, benefits, and fair wages, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and financial instability. Now Claudia Sheinbaum’s g…
Mexico Raises Minimum Wage... AGAIN! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:49
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the minimum wage in Mexico would once again see an above-inflation increase in 2025. Co-hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth discuss the deliberate efforts b…
Canadian Mines Strip Mexico Bare: Mexican Gov't Pushes Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
In this special “Canada Edition” of the Soberanía podcast, co-hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth breakdown the central role played by Canadian mining companies in the Mexico-Canada bilateral relationship an…
Mexico Unbowed by Trump’s Tariff Threats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:03
US President-Elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico, Canada, and China on his first day in office but Mexico’s government is unbowed. In this week’s episode, co-hosts José Luis…
Sheinbaum at the G20: “Sow Life, Not War” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:38
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum makes her debut on the World stage at the G20 where she called on countries to use 1% of the money they spend on defense to instead fund a global reforestation program in the style of…