Do Latinos Support Abolition? La Defensa & Latino Leadership

In this episode, Francisco talks to Gabriela Vazquez and Leah Perez of abolitionist organization La Defensa on the rise and backlash of abolitionist movements and how the Democrats and Republicans have responded to criminal justice reform.

PRESENTE is an interview and narrative podcast showcasing California Latino stories with universal significance. Think of KQED’s The California Report and The Assignment with Audie Cornish but for CALO News. Each episode takes on an important ballot initiative, a major local elected seat, and all the major issues facing Latinos in California with a focus on Southern California -- representation in media, criminal justice, housing , immigration, the economy, climate justice and much more. PRESENTE is written and produced by francisco aviles pino, writer and producer of the NPR - LAist Award-winning  ...