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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:07):
La la la bonus.

Speaker 2 (00:09):
I got five minutes to get things off my chest
so I could connect with you. And first of all,
I want to express gratitude.

Speaker 1 (00:19):
I'm like so happy, y'all.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
This new chapter of this platform to be releasing regularly.

Speaker 1 (00:28):
This is everything.

Speaker 2 (00:29):
This platform is based in community and it's an honor
to touch the mic and be taken seriously. And speaking
of seriously, the description of this show includes global politics
and news, and considering my track record, first and foremost,
my heart is with the Dominican community. The tragedy and
jet set was so heartbreaking and negligence was at its
center for those of you who are listening. And on

(00:52):
April eighth, the roof collapsed at the jets At nightclub
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Speaker 1 (00:58):
That night, Ruby Perez.

Speaker 2 (00:59):
The iconic Medinghetto singer, was singing with his band. The
roof collapsed and over three hundred people at least had
lost their lives. Uh, this was not an accident. This
was negligence in that there have been various reports throughout
time of issues with the roof and it hasn't been
taken seriously, and unfortunately it's taken the lives of three

(01:22):
hundred Dominican It's been said, it's been reiterated, and I'm
repeating this because I hope for justice for these grieving
families and for those who want to help, hit up
and donate. That's j O M p e a me
dot com donate, show some love and Santo Domingo show
them some love. Whyman, I only got five minutes, So

(01:45):
I'm gonna move forward, and I'm gonna get into what
everyone is talking about, because how can we not father Okay,
we hand we gotta get into it.

Speaker 1 (01:55):
Trump at the I.

Speaker 2 (01:58):
Really want to say, it's like he's toddler and he
has a book filled with all the laws and he's
touching them and he's like, oh, what happens if we
repeal this one? But it's really not that simple. Project
twenty twenty five is a real thing. It's a real agenda.
It's something that a lot of conservative and brainwashed people want,
and it's something that has a lot of consequences. First
and foremost, this revisionist history that we are experiencing in

(02:21):
real time has major consequences.

Speaker 1 (02:24):
The act of.

Speaker 2 (02:24):
Trying to remove Harriet Tubman and her contributions via the
underground railroad from the White House government website is atrocious.
The bridge of the prison industrial complex between the United
States and Sawalon.

Speaker 1 (02:37):
You know Trump's new bestI bu.

Speaker 2 (02:39):
This is something that concerns everybody because, as we see,
he is not just supporting undocumented people, which being undocumented
in the US is a misdemeanor.

Speaker 1 (02:48):
By the way, it's not a felony. He's supporting mixed
crowds of people, both undocumented, documented, and even US citizens.
There are egregious violations of due process. Censor.

Speaker 2 (03:00):
I mean, why is Romesa oserk in New Orleans right
now for writing an op ed?

Speaker 1 (03:05):
Let me tell you something blew up because of.

Speaker 2 (03:08):
An op ed that I wrote in twenty twenty Bacalo
saepon this cattle pulted my career. So if speaking up
is suddenly an issue, I don't know, bro. This is
a very scary time. But we should not despair. This
is the time for us to hold on to each other, organize,
be smart, and continue to speak up melamento in document.

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out the organization.

Speaker 1 (03:35):
Gone me hinted. They are brilliant. No, you're right. Lastly,
getting basic anseta Francisco, speaking for myself as a queer
and human being. Most importantly, I appreciate your stance going
against traditional processes of the Catholic Church to engage in
progressive and their humanistic practices to extend compassion to marginalized people.

Speaker 2 (03:55):
It's something that we need more of. Whoever is next
has very big shoes to fill. Palestinians from Gaza and
the United States have requested your support with the following
political demands. One immediate di escalation call for an immediate ceasefire,
protection of civilians and establishment of safe zones in the
Gaza Strip. And two entry of humanitarian assistants. Save passage

(04:18):
of humanitarian aid and medical supplies from Egypt through the
Rapha crossing. This must be safeguarded by the international community.
Protection of safe, secure and timey delivery of humanitarian assistance
to the affected population inside the Gaza Strip. Resuming access
to water and electricity as well as fuel for medical
facilities in the Gaza Strip. Right to your representatives and

(04:42):
act for the two main demands now. Their actions can
save lives.