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“Solid structure to this podcast.
Gustavo Arellano is at his best - comfortable - despite being a self proclaimed shy nerd.”
jpimentel82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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“I had always listened to my family talk about prop 187. And how it targeted the Latinx community. Such an educational podcast on it’s lasting effects on California. As a native Californian it’s a must listen.”
LesM1995 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/20
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“Gives me hope. Thank you Pete Wilson.”
Constanza from NY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/20
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“That twenty something years later, not only would I fully enjoy listening to a conversation with Pete Wilson, but I would agree with him. Fantastic look-back at what is now history. I take all of this information as a great citizen lesson for the future of California.”
AuraMar1272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/20
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“Great podcast! They interview with Pete Wilson was golden! Gracias Gustavo!”
SNKRhead John via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/20
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مجلد جابر via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/20
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“Excellent podcast!!! I love yhe host and the theme music!”
Martisimas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/19
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“An amazing podcast explaining a topic that often goes unmentioned”
mikayrodr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/19
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“Poor attempt at putting lipstick on the pig that is illegal immigration. Laws are laws. Breaking laws is not an entitlement. It is illegal. Explains why there is a mass exodus from California today.”
anti-illegals via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/19
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“I saw this and didn’t know what it was but once I saw Gustavo’s name I knew it would be good stuff!”
thomaa72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/19
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“This is California: The Battle of 187 is the first podcast I’ve listened to, and I think it’s great! I’ve lived in Orange County all my life, and I didn’t know of prop 187. I was born after this happened, but it’s neat to learn about what the political climate was while my parents were living...”Read full review »
uunniiss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/19
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“Truly great mini podcast. I was only around 12 years old at the time, but was caught up in the emotions of this bill non the less.”
Bert Miranda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/19
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“Not enough media covers the horrific treatment of Latinos in America. Past, present, and current bigotry is washed over or ignored. We have seen the impact of this. Children are still ripped away from families at the border; some have died in our care. Our asylum system has imploded. Puerto Rico...”Read full review »
M3appaholic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/19
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“Loved this. Really well done no matter what side you’re on.”
comegetpapabear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/19
“Gustavo Arrellano speaks to Pete Wilson and gives insight to the Prop 187 ordeal. The wakening of a sleeping giant... the Latino community.”
PicoDeGallo.net via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/19
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“I don’t understand why Gustavo encourages protesting Latinos to wave Mexican flags. Doesn’t that prove conservatives’ fears right rather than proving them wrong? If white Americans went over to Mexico and demanded government benefits and waved around American flags wouldn’t that piss people off?”
DJ Joelo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/19
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“Well done Gustavo. I am a 70 years old legal immigrant that emigrated from communism. My parents brought me here.
The solution to illegal immigration is a form of guest worker program.
From your exposure to the immigration issues illegal or otherwise, what impressions are you receiving from the...”Read full review »
NevAnt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/19
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“Great job to all involved— a great introduction to the issue whether you don’t know much about it or whether you lived through it. The bonus episode with Pete Wilson is worth a listen. I wish all our politicians had more conversations like this.”
drbnyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/19
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“Entertaining and informative! As a newer Californian I didn’t know much if anything about 187. This podcast balances the dark aspects of immigration debate with moments of humor and joy. Great listen.”
Lizzie Nolan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/19
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“Should California be a nation ,Probably. ( will follow up )”
no johnson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/19
“I’m sorry, but if you live in a country and don’t speak the language after 35 years.... that’s failure upon you and your dependents. Typical la times lowest common denominator politically driven lazy “journalism.” Trust me, I neglected proper grammar considering this “journalist” did as well”
axreddddddddddddddddd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/19
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“Sad, the same people you interact with throughout your day with a smile on their face in reality don't want you here.”Read full review »
PimoRaul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
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“Good reporting and an important story in our nation‘s history”
Elijah 12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
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“Zero research done to demonstrate the facts and figures that motivated the voters. How much money was this issue costing the state?”
Clay Gallardo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
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“Fantastic reporting!! Powerful message.”
rlpsmile14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
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“The interview with Pete Wilson was difficult to listen to. The host and his producer edited it to jump in and “fact check” Mr. Wilson in medias res. I imagine Mr. Wilson would have had rebuttals to those claims.
In addition, the host repeatedly brought the personal to the policy question. Yes,...”Read full review »
ArlingtonRoad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
“The left wing continues to control the narrative, presenting “facts” which is sympathetic to their views while ignoring any other side of the story. Not surprising, considering the source. As a lifelong Californian, I’ve seen my once golden state transformed to the progressive hellhole it is...”Read full review »
cheapazz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/19
“I congratulate the LA Times and Futuro Studios on an extremely informative and compelling documentation of the history and legacy of Prop 187. The thoughtful yet pointed interviews with both proponents and opponents of the Proposition were illuminating. I appreciate Gustavo Arellano injecting his...”Read full review »
Abelardodlp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/19
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“So glad to hear the story being told now. I was just right out of high school during this time and too busy being a single, young mom to fully realize what was going on. I'm Mexican American and can remember the hatred towards Latinos then (and ironically, now). I even heard it from African...”Read full review »
Raquel722 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/19
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“The Battle of 187 was a great opening series for This is California. Perfect blend of the personal and the public in this compelling tale of anti-immigrant backlash in California. I lived through this as a young adult and still learned a bunch of stuff I didn’t know.”
syllied via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/19
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“I absoultely love this podcast I am currently doing my Senior Thesis on Proposiiton 187. this sums up all my research! I love this thank you!”
Moni1fdf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“Loving these history lessons, I hope this is only the beginning of your podcast career. How awesome would it be if you made your own podcast (separate from LA times) and posted on YouTube!!?!
*wishful thinking*”
pochaconorgullo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“Absolutely brilliant! Thorough analysis of the key time is recent history. This series should be a high school civics requirement.”
L A 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“I just recently got into listening to podcasts and this was such an amazing one to listen to. I’m from California but I was born after this happened (‘99) but my mom’s side of the family immigrated here from Guatemala (during the late 60s). And to hear that this happened in a state like...”Read full review »
female_agust_d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/19
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“Good stuff Gustavo!”
Domingo Dean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/19
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“Really enjoyed listening to your podcast. The battle is an important part of our history and mostly forgotten until now. Look forward to more podcasts from Gustavo. Gracias! ⚡️”
Roaming Bear Films via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/19
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“As always, CA went thru what the rest of us are going thru right now. Spoiler: it turns out just fine and the food is way better. Seriously, listen to the series- v informative and fair.”
Sinpelo1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Highly recommended! For the young and the Young hearts! This is a must. Let’s use it as a footprint in 2020. We got strong then we will get stronger against the racist. Listen and VOTE! Si se puede💪👍💯✔️”
gall2015 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Another fantastic journalism piece by Gustavo Arellano. I came across Gustavo while listening to The Tom Leykis Show and have followed Gustavo ever since. I am so glad he is with the LA Times. This series keeps you entertained and informed. I grew up during Prop 187 but I was young so I never...”Read full review »
woosh! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Great production in delivery & reporting!”
anirdnajela via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Love this podcast. I've always wondered about how Prop 187 prompted a new Latino political movement. It did something LULAC, NCLR or the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project couldn't do: get massive number of Latinos to register to vote. California went one way. Texas went...”Read full review »
Russnc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“¡Viva la Resistencia!”
AnnSoph1693 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Thank you for bringing some light into a pivotal moment in California history.”
tcobi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Interesting, well documented but one sided. Arellano equates Mexican with brown and hints that all “whites” are bad. There are a multitude of white Mexican citizens, thanks to 300 years of Spanish influence. The French spent time there too. Plus, if a person of Mexican heritage is born in the...”Read full review »
Catire71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Very well put together, the interview with the couple was interesting, to this date they claim race is not the issue. It always has been, thanks to Trump to expose all of the closest nativists.
We keep electing Chicano/POC to the Assembly and Senate, the GOP is irrelevant, thanks for the podcast!”
Demoed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“I marched, I campaigned against 187, I cried the day it passed. I am amazed how much California has changed. Gustavo made re-lived that period of my life again.”
Ruben1421 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“Well done. Excellent reporting”
Betovision via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“Great podcast, well researched, well performed, I’ll be sharing it with as many people as I can. And the best part is Gustavo makes me think and ask questions! Gracias!”
Th3ory_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
“This 3-part series is a MUST LISTEN for anyone wanting to learn more about the social, political, and economic factors underpinning California’s political transformation into the progressive powerhouse that is leading the Trump resistance. Gustavo Arellano, an expert on Latinos in California, is...”Read full review »
JodyVal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“The parallels to now are striking. This is a great podcast to show how we got to the place we are today.”
Dvodowney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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