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Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino

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PRESENTE with Francisco Aviles Pino 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 CALÓ 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. The show breaks down these topics into 30-minute episodes that are released occasionally on Tuesdays and promoted throughout the week. Format: Seasonal Interview and Narrative / Documentary Genre: Interview & Docu-narrative. Episode Length: 25-30min CALO News Swimlane: Talkshow & Journalism PRESENTE is written and produced by francisco aviles pino, writer and producer of the NPR - LAist Award-winning show IMPERFECT PARADISE an

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Episodes

  1. Corruption in Huntington Park? Brief update on the case

    When does representation stop serving the people? In this episode of PRESENTE, we dive into the corruption probe shaking Huntington Park, where the all-Latino city council is under investigation by the L.A. County District Attorney. With protests growing and backroom deals in question, we explore...

  2. California’s perspective on the U.S. v Skrmetti case

    In this episode of PRESENTE, host Francisco Avilés Pino sits down with journalist Giselle Palomera, the newly appointed Editor at LA Blade, to discuss a landmark Supreme Court case with major implications for trans rights: United States v. Skrmetti. This case questions whether the federal...

  3. Who do you call if you or your loved one gets out of jail in LA? JCOD

    In this episode of PRESENTE, we dive into the work of the Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD), LA County’s newest agency leading the charge in reimagining justice. JCOD is at the heart of the County’s efforts to support justice-involved individuals and communities, putting care and...

  4. How Immigrants Can Continue to Prepare for this Administration

    Before and now during the Trump administration, immigrant families continue to live in fear in preparing for the Trump administration. In this episode, I speak with Senior Reporter, Jacqueline Garcia on how immigrant communities can best prepare. This resource is supported in whole or in part by...

  5. A Brief on Latino Hate Crimes

    What is a hate crime? And how has it affected Latinos? In this brief episode for PRESENTE, host Francisco Aviles Pino walks through the history of hatecrimes towards Latinos in California and what the state is doing in response. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided…

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  6. Brenda Fernanda Verano on Chavez Ravine & Anti-Hate Crime Reporting

    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...

  7. Latinos in Boxing, Ryan Garcia and more with Rudy Mondragón, PhD

    As a UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Los Angeles, Rudy publishes reports and features in outlets like ESPN to comment on the state of boxing several other sports as a socio-cultural historian and…

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  8. Constanza Eliana Chineo on Her Non-Traditional Path To Journalism

    In this special episode, I’m delighted to talk to Constanza Eliana Chineo, a UC Berkeley Local Journalism fellow who will be covering statewide politics for our parent company the Latino Media Collaborative - she is a journalist and currently the host of the Political Pendejadas podcast. Born in...

  9. NEW Immigration Executive Action!

    Español en 15 minutos: On June 18, the Biden Administration announced a new Immigration Executive Action that will allow noncitizens who have been in the country for at least 10 years and are married to a United States citizen, as well as their children, to apply to an immigration program that…

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  10. Latino Political Power in Orange County with Hairo Cortes

    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...

  11. 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...

  12. Erick Galindo On Interviewing Kobe & Stories

    In this inaugural episode, Francisco talks with Writer & Showrunner Erick Galindo on his career from documenting Kobe Bryant's reign of the Lakers to his current Film & TV development work. PRESENTE is an interview and narrative podcast showcasing California Latino stories with universal...

About this show

PRESENTE with Francisco Aviles Pino 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 CALÓ 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. The show breaks down these topics into 30-minute episodes that are released occasionally on Tuesdays and promoted throughout the week.

Format: Seasonal Interview and Narrative / Documentary

Genre: Interview & Docu-narrative.

Episode Length: 25-30min

CALO News Swimlane: Talkshow & Journalism

PRESENTE is written and produced by francisco aviles pino, writer and producer of the NPR - LAist Award-winning show IMPERFECT PARADISE an

Hosted by

CALO News

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino have?

Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino has 12 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 3, 2025.

What is Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino about?

PRESENTE with Francisco Aviles Pino 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 CALÓ News. Each episode takes on an important ballot initiative, a major...

How often does Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino release new episodes?

Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino publishes monthly, based on its 12 episodes since May 2024.

Who hosts Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino?

Presente with Francisco Aviles Pino is created and hosted by CALO News.
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