Joaquín Baca

In this episode, W505's Executive Director Robert is joined in the studio by Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca for a meaningful conversation about youth engagement, community investment, and the role of local government in creating pathways for young people to thrive. Together, they discuss how policy, third spaces, and creative programming can support youth development and ensure young voices are part of shaping Albuquerque’s future. Warehouse 505 Podcast is a production of Warehouse 505 - proudly made in Albuquerque, NM. Find out more: ⁠warehouse505.org⁠ // ⁠instagram⁠ // ⁠facebook⁠ // ⁠tiktok⁠ Mentioned in this episode: ⁠District 2 City Boards The MAC (Media Arts Collective) Credits: Intro & Outro Music: Jay Troit - Lax Superlatives (royalty free via ⁠epidemicsound.com⁠) Warehouse 505 is proud to present our amazing podcast sponsors: audio technica, auralex, shure, and ats acoustics for supporting us! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual student/adult/guest creators and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or values of Warehouse 505 as an organization. As a youth arts and education nonprofit, Warehouse 505 is committed to providing a platform for young voices to explore topics that matter to them, develop critical thinking, and learn essential creative and journalistic skills. We encourage listeners to consider the diverse perspectives shared and engage with the topics critically and thoughtfully.