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S3E156 Grammy Award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval to perform at the Phoenix Symphony, Nov. 21-23
Grammy Award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval talks to Vanguardia America host James E. Garcia about Sandoval's love of music, artistic freedom in the U.S., and the joys of performing with a full…
S3E153 Transqueer Pueblo demands release of migrant cancer victim
At a press conference this week, Phoenix-based Transqueer Pueblo, which advocates for migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, demanded the release of ArbellaRodríguez Márquez from the ICE detention center…
S3E150 A tribute to the legacy of Arizona civil rights icon Alfredo Gutierrez
Vanguardia Arizona host James Garcia leads a discussion with four Arizona community leaders to talk about the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader Alfredo Gutierrez. Our guests include…
AZ Hispanic Chamber CEO Monica Villalobos talks social justice, Latinos and economic power
Our guest is Dr. Monica Villalobos, president and CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which recently released its annual DATOS report. The report tracks the impact of Latinos on the…
S3E146 AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes on her run for reelection and pushing back against 'authoritarianism' in the White House
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced her bid for reelection. Host James E. Garcia talks to Mayes about the more than 20 lawsuits — and counting — she’s filed against the Trump…
S3E147 Rep. Ansari condemns conditions at federal immigration detention centers and talks about her tenure in office to date
Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari talks to Vanguardia Arizona host James E. Garcia about the deteriorating conditions at U.S. immigration detention facilities , many of which are now over capacity. After…
S3E142 Helios Education Foundation marks 20 years and $350 million of 'investments' in public education initiatives
Helios Education Foundation President/CEO Paul J. Luna discusses what he calls the organization's "investments" over the past 20 years aimed at ensuring "all students, including those from…
S3E141 Meisei Gonzalez of Green Latinos talks about the impact of worsening air quality on Latinos and other communities of color
Our guest is Meisei Gonzalez, Climate Justice and Clean Air Advocate for Green Latinos, a national non-profit of Latino leaders confronting environmental issues in the Latino community nationwide.…
Report finds gross domestic product of U.S. Latinos reaches more than $4 trillion
The 2025 Latino GDP Report finds that the gross domestic product of U.S. Hispanics has surpassed $4.1 trillion, meaning if they were their own country they would constitute the fifth largest economy…
S3E137 Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro and Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes call Trump's use of troops an intimidation tactic
Our guests are onetme presidential candidate and Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro and Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem of Ausin, Texas. Host James E. Garcia spoke to them on June 14 as millions took…
S3E134 United We Dream co-founder Cristina Jiménez is "Dreaming of Home..."
Host James E. Garcia talks with Cristina Jiménez, author of the new book, "Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear into Pride, Power, and Real Change." (Jiménez is on a national book tour.)Published by…
S3E132 Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Espinosa on his work and screening his films at the Filmoteca Española
Our guest is Emmy Award winning filmmaker Paul Espinosa. Host James E. Garcia spoke to Paul about his extensive career, life on the U.S.-Mexico border, and a recent major screening of his work at the…
S3E128 Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza talks about her new memoir: La Hija de la Chingada, Chronicles from a Mexican Chef in the U.S.A.
Welcome to Vanguardia America. In this episode, host James E. Garcia speaks with Award Winning Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, the former owner of the iconic Barrio Café in Phoenix, which she operated…
S3E127 Crime fiction writer Manuel Ramos talks about his books, his passion for crime fiction, and his TV deal with Warner Bros.
Manuel Ramos is the author of the recently re-released crime fiction novels, The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz, The Last Client of Luis Móntez, Blues for the Buffalo and many other works published by Arte…
The Music of Selena - A Phoenix Pops Symphony Concert
In this episode, host James E. Garcia welcomes singer and recording artist Isabel Marie Sanchez, who'll be performing in the Phoenix Pops Symphony presentation of "The Music of Selena," April 5 and…
An interview with Mona Alvarado Frazier, author of the young adult novel, "A Bridge Home"
Vanguardia America host James Garcia speaks with Mona Alvarado Frazier, author of “A Bridge Home,” a young adult novel published by Arte Público Press. This is her second book.Jacqui Bravo is a…
U.S. premiere of "Frida" at Ballet Arizona
Vanguardia America talks to Averi Gutierrez, marketing director at Ballet Arizona, about the dance company's premiere in the U.S. of "Frida" from Feb. 13-16 at Phoenix Symphony Hall. The production…
Author Sonora Reyes talks about their new book, “Broposal”
Born and raised in Arizona, Sonora Reyes is the author of contemporary Young Adult novels The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School and The Luis Ortega Survival uClub, and the just released Adult…
Arte Público Press Founder and Director Nicolas Kanellos, recipient of the prestigious National Humanities Award
Dr. Nicolas Kanellos, founder and director of Arte Público Press, was recently awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden. Since 1979, Arte Público has been publishig…
On the Latino vote, a post-election analysis with Rafael Collazo and Joe Garcia
Rafael Collazo and Joe Garcia join host James E. Garcia for a free-flowing discussion about Latino voters and the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Collazo is executive director of…
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