Latino Political Power in Orange County with Hairo Cortes

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Hairo Cortes founded Chispa OC, an organization dedicated to building young political power in Orange County. In this episode, two long-time collaborators talk about a county that has been shaping its own political identity and how Latino identity is shaped there.

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 - L ...