The Climb: Recent Episodes
Ari Davis
This podcast aims to discuss all issues affecting the Latinx community. We want to make sure that all of those who come after us overcome the obstacles that many of us have already faced. We are here to make the climb easier. The issues discussed vary from how machismo negatively affects both men and women to stories from DACA/undocumented individuals called "The Undacamented Series". This podcast is both for Latinx/o/a individuals as well as for those who identify as allies.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains details explaining the hosts' experience with a miscarriage which can be a trigger for those going through a miscarriage or who have gone through one. There is also a point of the episode where graphic details that explain the actual miscarriage process are discussed, which can be disturbing to some. This episode is made in honor of Poppy Davis and all other angel babies.
Why don't survivors does leave? How does domestic violence differ in Latinx/immigrant communities compared to those with different ethnic/racial identities? What resources are available to Latina survivors in Iowa? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Please consider donating to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Story County Immigrants: https://www.gofundme.com/f/story-county-covid19-immigrant-fund
If you have any input, topic ideas, or just want to contact us in general- please reach out to theclimbpodcasting@gmail.com.
As of December 7th, 2020, new DACA applications are being accepted for the first time since 2017. What happened with the program the last three years? What are the requirements for those who are applying for the first time? What IS DACA?
There are so many terms out there that it gets confusing for people, including those who identify with those terms. This episode aims to discuss the differences between the terms Latinx, Latino, Latino/a and Hispanic in the hopes that it provides clarify to those who identify with the terms and also for those who don't.
The host, Ari Davis, talks about her journey as an immigrant, a first generation student, being diagnosed with mental illnesses, and the DACA limbo under the Trump administration.
What is it like being a Latinx individual in Iowa, and in the United States in general? We will talk about that. This podcast aims to address all and any things affecting the Latinx community such as being a first generation student, DACA, TPS, mental health and the taboo behind it in our communities, machismo, and many more.