Haunted by Waters
Hudson, the latest book of poetry by Xánath Caraza, is the literal version of a sealed jar preserving the power and beauty of the Hudson’s sacred waters.
Episode 10 – The Hispanic Fanatic
Hector chats with author Daniel Cubias (‘Barrio Imbroglio,’ ‘Zombie President’) about growing up in the Midwest, life as an author, writing in the age of Trump, and diversity in Hollywood.
Episode 7 – Border Bound
A long chat with Gabriel H. Sanchez, editor and publisher of The Raving Press out of Mission, Texas.
Episode 6 – Dangerous Minds
A two-hour late-night discussion with author, playwright and publisher Jonathan Marcantoni on everything from the brown-washing of pre-Columbian history, puritanical liberalism, and the conservative nature of Latino culture, to the crises in art and literature, and the state of the #MeToo movement.
Episode 3 – A Humanist Asexual Atheist
Blogger and podcaster Luciano Gonzalez, a.k.a. ‘The Hispanic Atheist,’ and the co-chair of the Latinx Humanist Alliance, stops by to chat about Honduras, Puerto Rico, and asexuality.
Episode 2 – High School Daze
Hector chats with a pair of high-school girls about drugs, socializing, school shootings, trap music, and a whole lot more.
Episode 1 – Wall Street Samurai
Portfolio manager Andrew Silva talks about starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu, getting his mind and body right, cryptocurrencies, and cauliflower ear.
Haredi Women: שֶׁקֶט quiet
שֶׁקֶט The Haredi woman tells me my prayers aloud are poisonous to God. שֶׁקֶט The Haredi women’s whistles and screams are poisonous to my prayer. תקשיב I enter the holy space, ready to receive and embrace the new month, Elul. תקשיב Instead of embracing melody and neshama, I am bombarded with discord and fear. שֶׁקֶט…