Hanging with the Oregon Homies: Recent Episodes
Franki Trujillo-Dalbey
Franki Trujillo-Dalbey and Oscar Juarez talk about all things Meso-American/Chicana in 1/2 hour weekly programs that air on KYAQ 91.7FM Lincoln Co's only community radio station.
In this Part 2 of our interview with Ginger Gouveia, she talks about her visit to Israel and Palestine.
In Part one with Ginger Gouveia sharing about SERVAS. Ginger discusses what it is, how to join, and why you might want to be a member.
Hola Homies! In this episode, Franki and Oscar share their perspectives on the first 3 days of the DNC Convention. They review what events/speakers stood out for them.
Hola Homies! Part 2 is now posted. This continues the conversation with Queer Dispatch about Latino LGBTQ+ issues.
In part 1, Oscar and Franki recorded a 2 part show with Greg Holland and Barbara Turrill of Queer Dispatch to talk about the intersectionality between Mesoamericans and LGBTQ+ issues.
Oscar and Franki review and read from Project 2025 Chapter 5 Department of Homeland Security as it pertains to immigration reform and how it will affect Asylum seekers and others at the southern border.
Oscar and Franki share their feelings about President Biden passing the torch to his VP Harris, the phenomenal response to Harris' bid for POTUS, the attacks on Harris, and how we get out the vote (GOTV).
In this episode Oscar and Franki talk about the assassination attempt on Trump and what at means for gun control, Judge Cannons' dropping of Trump's classified documents case, and "Should he stay or should he go" the Dems dilemma about who can beat Trump.
How did you spend your summers growing up? Franki and Oscar share stories about growing up in West Los Angeles and El Paso. Take a break from the news and reminisce with them and maybe your own memories will bring a smile to your face!
Oscar and Franki read from the dissenting opinions of the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity. They talk about the opinion in light of the 4th of July holiday celebrating the country's freedom from a monarchy.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about what Juneteenth is and why it's celebrated. Also they describe Biden's recent Executive Order regarding undocumented spouses of US citizens, making it easier for them to get green cards and citizenship rights.
Oscar and Franki have a chat with County Commissioner Claire Hall about the housing problems in Lincoln Co., and also discussed are the special needs of our Latino/MesoAmerican community. We talked about why there's less housing availability as well as the need for assistance to lower income home owners to help them purchase homes in the area.
In this episode, Oscar shares 5 of his favorite songs. They are: Flaco Jimenez "El Mojado Sin Licencia", Los Tigres del Norte "La Puerta Negra, Joan Sebastian "Secreto de Amor", Mana "Oye Mi Amor", and Alejandro Fernandez "Como Que Pierde Una Estrella". Enjoy!
In this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss recent research examining how young Latino voters will vote in the upcoming presidential election. They explore whether or not these new voters will stay home, vote Democratic, or Republican and why. Also discussed is the ways politicians need to court these voters based on what worked in the past.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about a recent article in the Washington Post titled, "How America Became White" outlining the history of immigration in the US over the years. The hosts share the highlights of the history and discuss how they relate to present day immigrants and immigration policy.
In this episode Franki and Oscar discuss the Trujillo family history of being included in the original Spanish land grant in Placitas but called the San Antonio de las Huertas land grant of 1767. Also discussed is the invasion and war with the US colonists (not actually the US yet), and the connection between New Mexico and El Paso.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about the differences between Mexico's celebration of moms, and a bit about the war on Gaza.
In this episode Oscar and I discuss Operation Wetback, known as the largest deportation of Mexicans in the history of the US. In addition to talking about this removal, they discuss other deportations that took place before and after this one. They also discuss some of the reasons why the US has these mass deportations - what was happening historically, politically, and of course, economically that spurred on the deportation.
Oscar and Franki discuss Cinco de Mayo, an American holiday not widely celebrated in Mexico. Listen in to hear all the history behind the battle at Puebla, Mexico, and learn how to celebrate this taco and taquila holiday respectfully. They also talk about the REAL Mexican Independence Day, 16th of September.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar share some recent demographic information about Latino students in the US and in Oregon. They also discuss some strategies to increase Latino student enrollment, retention, and transferring to obtain higher degrees.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about some of the enduring, but inaccurate versions of Latino history, specifically focused on the invasion of Mexican territory before the Alamo, and the myths surrounding the reasons for the Alamo.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar interview two movers and shakers representing Conexion Fenix, a non-profit organization in Lincoln City that holds educational events and classes to assist the Latino/MesoAmerican community.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar play and discuss cuts from 5 different songs. They are: Como La Flor by Selena, Shhh Shhh by the Kumbia Kings, De quen chon by Chico Che, La Camisa Negra by Juanes, and end with El Colesterol by Fito Olivares. Enjoy!
Oscar and Franki discuss what they'd like to see happen at the border, if we were in charge. And....they get a little political.
In this episode, recorded just after an epic ice storm in Lincoln Co., Oscar and Franki talk about the need for emergency information to be broadcast in more languages than just English. They discuss the challenges for second-language learners to be fluent in another language, and debunk some of the myths associated with second-language aquisition.
Inspired by the music of the video "A Song for Cesar" about the Farmworkers Union and the music that educated, energized, and influenced farmworkers to strike for better working conditions and to form the union, Franki and Oscar play a few tunes from the video and discuss the need for a new movement that brings together all groups fighting for social justice. The songs played in this episode were: Browneyed Children of the Sun by Daniel Valdez, El Bracero by Joel Rafael, Viva le Huelga by Little Joe y La Familia, and De Colores sung by Cesar Chavez.
In Part 2, Oscar explains what is La Posada what it means, how long it lasts, what takes place, and why it is celebrated in El Paso and other mesoamerican communities.
In Part 1, Franki and Oscar talk about christmases past and the ways their families celebrate the holidays.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about health care, the use of natural remedies in indigenous health care, and we discuss the health care system in Mexico and how it compares to the system in the US.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss a concept put forth by Hector Tobar in his recent book, "Our Migrant Souls" about how whites and Latinx are interconnected, yet, many whites buy into the racism fed to them about mesoamericans at the border.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk with a local Dine woman about what it was like to be scooped up at the age of 6 and sent to live in an indian boarding school.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss the housing crisis in the US and in Oregon. Oscar offers a solution for helping first-time homeowners with the downpayment, closing costs and other costs to buying a home.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss the challenges and accomplishments faced by Latino/MesoAmerican military men and women in the past and in the present. They honor and thank all veterans who have proudly served our country.
Franki and Oscar discuss Dia de los Muertos and how they observe it, and whether anyone can celebrate, and how!
In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss a global problem facing our world today, keeping children safe. Franki outlined children at risk in the US, at the border, in Isreal and Gaza, and at schools. Oscar talks about the times, as a teacher, he had to keep his very young students safe during active shooting episodes.
Oscar and Franki discuss White folks visiting or living in Mexico. They talk about possible harm to the Mexican economy, some Whites who demand everyone speak English, and generally taking advantage of Mexican graciousness. They aren't saying Whites shouldn't visit Mexico, they are asking them to be respectful of the norms and cultural realities of being in a foreign county.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss all the reasons that Latinos/MesoAmericans aren't "in it". Meaning, why is the national narrative always focused on Black/white racism? Where are Latinos/mesoamericans in the national discussion, and why are we left out of the history books?
In this episode Franki interviews Oscar about his teaching position at OCCC and his work as the program coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Program. We discuss the program as well as the coordination between the ESL program and this one. Oscar also discusses how he's incorporated STEM into ECE, and the GED classes he teaches in Spanish.
Oscar and Franki discuss discrimination in Oregon, and specifically discrimination in education.
In this second of two parts, Oscar and Franki continue their interview with Jurgis as he describes what happened when the war ended and the Americans come to the German hard labor camp in which he and his family were detained.
In this episode, Oscar and Franki interview Holocast survivor, Jurgis Motiekaitis about his experiences as a young child living in a German hard labor camp. This is a two-part interview, and here is part 1.
In this episode Franki and Oscar provide updates on the recent hearing between DOJ and Abbott re: the removal of the bouys in the Rio Grande, and DeSantis' law against immigrants buying homes/land in Florida.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss a brief history of border walls, and Oscar reflects on life with and without the wall in El Paso.
Oscar is visiting his home town, El Paso, and this recording focuses on his impressions returning home and reflecting on changes to the city, it's proximity to Juarez, the summer heat, housing, and poverty, and what El Paso is doing to address these challenges.
In this episode, Franki plays many of Oscar's favorite Mexican musicians and their most famous songs. This episode goes along with episode 12 where Oscar discusses these songs. We suggest you listen to episode 12, then this current episode. Enjoy and feel free to get up and baile!
In Episode #26, Franki and Oscar discuss what's happening at the border in Texas with Gov. Abbott's refusal to take down the barrier in the Rio Grande. They also discuss Gov. DeSantis' recent efforts to rewrite the history of enslaved people, and the negative effects on LatinX and MesoAmericans.
In this 24th episode, Franki and Oscar discuss what it means to be Mexican-American in 2023. It seems that when you have brown skin, folks assume you are an immigrant even when you are born in the US legally. And, even when your relatives proudly served in the US military, folks question whether a Mexican-American can ever be patriotic.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss Newport's mayor and the demand that he resign due to his private posting of racist, homo/trans phobic, and misognistic posts. They also discuss the harm that's left behind his posts and what needs to happen next.
In episode #22, Franki and Oscar continue their discussion on the devasting implications of the recent SCOUTUS decision to eliminate race-based Affirmative Action in education.
On Episode #21, Franki and Oscar react to the June 29th Supreme Court ruling that effectively eliminates Affirmative Action in education.
Episode #20! How do you make that? In this 20th episode Oscar, Franki, and Bill Dalbey share how each of them makes basic Mexican food. Oscar describes in detail how to make frijoles (pinto beans) and refritos (refried pintos). He also described how to make his tasty green salsa, and we wrap up the half hour with how Oscar makes Horchata.
Oscar and Franki talk about the nothing burger that happened at the end of Title 42 which was DeSantis' reason for signing discrminationatory and hateful laws designed to keep BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks from going to Florida. However, the plan backfired and now they're lying to LatinX that the new laws "have no teeth" and not to leave! Can't have it both ways folks!
In this 18th episode, Franki and Oscar interview Dr. Alberto Flores about his years growing up in Spain and then adjusting to US culture. We also talked about his career as a professor teaching business classes at Oregon Coast Community College.
Franki and Oscar interview Lincoln Co. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson about her efforts to support and increase various forms of childcare in Lincoln Co.
Why do folks come to the US: An interview with a Guatemalan immigrant. In this episode, Franki and Oscar interview a young Guatemalan man who emigrated to Newport, Oregon when he was a young adult. We asked him why he decided to leave his family to come to the US, how he got here, his border crossing and travels, and how he's doing in Newport, Oregon.
Franki and Oscar discuss (and some ranting) about the weekend ending on May 7th where in a matter of a few days, a street performer gets headlocked and died while two others hold him down, then there a mass shooting at a Texas mall, and then on Sunday the 7th, a man drives his car into a group of Venezuelan immigrants killing some of them. We talk about the politics in Texas, and the lack of humanity being shown by some politicians and followers who see it as their patriotic duty to kill people of color. And we ask the important question, how can we claim our humanity?
In Episode 14, Visas, Immigration and Asylum Seekers, Oscar and Franki discuss how folks become citizens of the US. They talk about some of the more common types of visas, DACA, and the immigrants and asylum seekers waiting at the US/Mexico border hoping to come to the US when Title 42 expires next week.
In episode 13, Franki and Oscar lay out the facts about migrant workers in the US and Oregon. This is the first of many programs about the plight of mesoamerican farm workers and their families, and the exploitation of Mesoamerican kids in the US.
In this 12th episode, Franki and Oscar share stories about the music they grew up with - in El Paso and in west Los Angeles. Music is central to Latino culture and the passion demonstrated by some of the musicians is unmatched. They discuss some of the different types of Latino/Mesoamerican music heard in the US, and mention some of the premier Mexican artists past and present.
In this episode Franki and Oscar discuss learning a second or third language and the various models of language acquisition for children in school. They also discuss why Spanish is or isn't taught or spoken in some homes, and the difficulties learning a language other than the first one.
In this 10th episode, Franki and Oscar discuss the challenges and opportunities for mesoamerican monolingual and multilingual students at their local community college.
In episode 9, Oscar and Franki talk about the importance of certain foods that we still eat today and were eaten by our ancestors. We talk about the challenges of buying ingredients here on the Oregon coast that Oscar used to cook with in El Paso. And find out how Oscar makes a traditional dish from pork rinds and red chili - chicharrones! Also broadcast on KYAQ91.7FM Fridays from 12:30 -1 PM and repeats on Sat. 12:30 -1.
In this episode, Franki and Oscar interview local activist Ginger Gouveia. Ginger talks about the needs of limited English speakers (primarily Guatemalans) during the pandemic and her orgnizating efforts to help with food, dental needs, cash assistance, transportation, and drivers license needs.
Franki and Oscar tlak about the stories they were told growing up, why we tell stories, the meaning behind them, and the lessons we've learned.
Oscar and Franki discuss the meaning of family, friendships, and the importance of developing relationships in MesoAmerican/Chicana culture.
In this episode, Franki Trujillo-Dalbey and Oscar Juarez discuss the recent New York Times investigation uncovering the labor abuses of unaccompanied minors who are Mesoamerican. This episode aired on KYAQ 91.7 FM on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Comments? Questions? Email Comments@KYAQ.org
Oscar and Franki talk about the season of Lent and what it means to many Latinos, what kind of celebrations take place and how does one family celebrate Easter.
In this first episode of Hanging, Franki and Oscar talk about their respective upbringings and what you can expect from future podcasts.
On this episode Franki and Oscar talk about all of the labels describing us - latinos, LatinX, Hispanic, Chaicana, Meso-American, and so on and they explain each one, and discuss which ones are most used and why.