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The Cheers Podcast

by Patrick Everitt

This podcast is a conversation with friends and guests about life in Somi S’ek, specifically in the area known as the Rio Grande Valley, and topics that are important to us. We want to document and share the voices and stories of this border area with the world. The mainstream media outlets have their narrative of our area, while our guests and this podcast live another. We will expose you to people that live in this borderland and let them respond to national and international discussions. Without supporters, the creation and maintenance of this platform for political education would not be possible. Become a supporter today so we can collectively learn together to change the world!

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Episodes

  1. History of Environmental Resistance in the 'RGV'

    This episode is about the history of the environmental resistance movement in the 'RGV' for the past ten years. To help me with this, I am joined by Bekah Hinojosa. A local environmental activist and organizer that has sacrificed so much in this resistance to protect our local ecology and return...

  2. RGV Greens at the People's Debate

    This episode is a discussion with the RGV Greens on September 30, 2022, during the Texas Governor Debate, where they answered the debate questions and presented the RGV and Green perspective at the People’s Debate. We were located outside the UTRGV Edinburg campus where Democrat Beto O’Rourke and...

  3. NFL's Patriotic America

    In this episode, I have invited my friends EJ and Joey to discuss the NFL and their stupid decides regarding players protesting against police brutality and inequality in this country. And how the message of police brutality and inequality is lost under the siren calls of unpatriotic…

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  4. Sustainable Development

    This episode we start off with my thoughts on the Port of Brownsville Navigation District candidate forum and get to hear from Patrick Anderson. A teacher from Los Fresnos, to discuss his recent run to be Port of Brownsville Commissioner. We talk about LNG and May 22, 2018, Democratic Primary...

  5. Developing Towards Non-Attainment

    The oil and gas industry is increasing operations in the Rio Grande Valley with refineries, pipelines, compressor stations, and LNG export facilities. This episode is a reflection on the March 8, 2018, Rio Grande LNG Air Permit Public Meeting that happened in Brownsville, Texas. You will hear my…

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  6. Mother of Exiles

    The BONUS Episode picks up where the 2nd episode left off. It is about Immigration and Welfare in the RGV and the US.

  7. Guerrilla Warfare Review

    Arturo Alonzo joins us to talk about his experience running for Texas' thirty-seventh state house district that represents Brownsville, Texas. We had plenty to talk about, therefore Episode 2: Gorilla Warfare Review, includes a bonus segment that covers immigration and welfare. The upcoming…

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  8. Days of Festivals

    We are joined with EJ in the studio to discuss a traditional annual celebration that happens here in Brownsville, Texas. According to the entity that organizes this yearly event, the celebration was “born to lift community spirits during difficult times” of the great depression. In 2018, it was…

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  9. About

    Welcome to The Cheers Podcast Website! I’m your host Patrick Everitt. This podcast is a conversation with friends and guests about life in Somi S’ek (so-called Rio Grande Valley) and topics that are important to us. We want to document and share the voices and stories of this border area with the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is a conversation with friends and guests about life in Somi S’ek, specifically in the area known as the Rio Grande Valley, and topics that are important to us. We want to document and share the voices and stories of this border area with the world.

The mainstream media outlets have their narrative of our area, while our guests and this podcast live another. We will expose you to people that live in this borderland and let them respond to national and international discussions.

Without supporters, the creation and maintenance of this platform for political education would not be possible. Become a supporter today so we can collectively learn together to change the world!

HOSTED BY

Patrick Everitt

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How many episodes does The Cheers Podcast have?

The Cheers Podcast currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Cheers Podcast about?

This podcast is a conversation with friends and guests about life in Somi S’ek, specifically in the area known as the Rio Grande Valley, and topics that are important to us. We want to document and share the voices and stories of this border area with the world. The mainstream media outlets have...

How often does The Cheers Podcast release new episodes?

The Cheers Podcast has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Cheers Podcast?

The Cheers Podcast is created and hosted by Patrick Everitt.
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