Best Clinica Podcasts (2024)

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EP 141 | Michael Fisher, Former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol 58:35

7h ago58:35

58:35

Host Ruben Navarrette has a great conversation with his old friend, and former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Michael Fisher. They discuss immigration enforcement policy, and the most effective methods of securing the nearly 2000-mile long border between the United States and Mexico. They also talk about politics, leadership and the need to speak…

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EP 140 | Tavis Smiley, author/radio host/media entrepreneur 49:45

19d ago49:45

49:45

Host Ruben Navarrette has a great conversation with Tavis Smiley, his old friend of 30 years and former LA radio co-host. They talk about Smiley's new book, which offers a fresh look at a project he started two decades ago -- "The Covenant With Black America, 20 Years Later." They address the current state of Black America, where it's been and wher…

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EP 139 | Lupita Castañeda-Liles & Maria Soco Castañeda, Ph.D 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

Host Ruben Navarrette has a great conversation with powerhouse mother-daughter team, Lupita Castañeda-Liles & Maria Soco Castañeda about their lives, their partnership, and their shared passion for their exciting social media platform, "Becoming Mujeres: Translating Cultural Expectations Into Opportunities." They talk about the mental health challe…

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EP 138 | Dr. Max Cuevas, CEO of Clinicas de Salud del Valle de Salinas 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Max Cuevas, CEO of Clinicas de Salud del Valle de Salinas, a string of non-profit and low-cost medical clinics sprinkled throughout the central coast and Salinas valley. They talk about the lack of health care insurance coverage, the high cost of health care, and an innovative project being run by the CSVS that …

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EP 137 | Neal Griffin, Wisconsin-based novelist, reporter and retired law enforcement officer 45:24

3M ago45:24

45:24

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Neal Griffin, about the retired police lieutenant's latest career enhancement -- going from peace officer to crime novelist to beat reporter for a local Wisconsin newspaper. They talk about storytelling, journalism, politics and the state of modern-day policing among other topics.…

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EP 136 | Arnold Torres, Sacramento-based policy analyst, Spanish-language radio host, and political commentator 1:35:09

5M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Arnold Torres, about the state of American politics, the various challenges facing the country's 62 million Latinos, and the dangerous times in which we live now that Donald Trump has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants -- most of whom are Latino.…

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EP 135 | Bob Harrison, Director of Command College, Researcher for RAND Corporation, former police chief and co-host of a podcast 49:20

6M ago49:20

49:20

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Bob Harrison, director of Command College, researcher for RAND Corporation and former police chief in three different California cities. They discuss policing in the modern era, the recent round of protests on university campuses and what the public thinks of the police when its time to restore order.…

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EP 134 | Martin Mares, Founder and Executive Director of the Ivy League Project; Parlier Unified School Board Member 42:15

6M ago42:15

42:15

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Martin Mares, founder and executive director of the Ivy League Project -- a unique leadership initiative that has taken thousands of high school students from migrant and working-class backgrounds to visit Ivy League and other selective universities -- with remarkable results.…

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EP 133 | Ray Suarez, author; radio/podcast/TV host; former senior correspondent for the PBS Newshour 43:56

6M ago43:56

43:56

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, veterano Latino journalist Ray Suarez, about his new book on immigration, "We Are Home: Becoming American In The 21st Century." Touching on history and politics, they discuss all that immigrants from all over the world give to the United States, and what the United States takes in return.…

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Riverside Free Clinic: Volunteer Engagement and Community Healthcare 17:09

7M ago17:09

17:09

This episode promotes the Riverside Free Clinic (RFC), a community clinic led by Southern Inland Empire students. The RFC aims to connect community members with wrap-around healthcare services while engaging students eager to serve their community. Join Stephanie Sandoval, a Health Educator, and Selina Hernandez, a Community Relations Specialist at…

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La Clínica Gratuita de Riverside: Voluntariado y atención sanitaria a la comunidad 22:18

7M ago22:18

22:18

Este episodio promueve la Clínica Gratuita de Riverside (RFC, por sus siglas en inglés), una clínica comunitaria dirigida por estudiantes del sur de los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino. La RFC tiene como objetivo conectar a miembros de la comunidad con servicios integrales de atención médica y al mismo tiempo, involucrar a estudiantes que ti…

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EP 132 | Melissa Vela Williamson, San Antonio-based Public Relations Specialist and author 56:13

7M ago56:13

56:13

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Melissa Vela Williamson, a San Antonio-based public relations specialist. She is the author of “Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Need to Know.” They discuss the science of communications, the Latino community, and how to get America talking again.…

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EP 131 | Dr. Yasmin Davidds, CEO & Founder of the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute 57:50

8M ago57:50

57:50

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Yasmin Davidds, a Los Angeles-based organizational psychologist with additional certification in emotional intelligence. A popular speaker, negotiating specialist, and expert on women and leadership, Davidds is the author of several books including, most recently, the forthcoming: "Graciously Assertive: How Beco…

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EP 130 | Veronica Navarrette, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), Montessori-trained Teacher 41:03

9M ago41:03

41:03

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Veronica Navarrette -- his Mexican-born wife, and better 7/8 -- about her long career helping kids on the margins as a bilingual Montessori-trained, certified academic language therapist, dyslexia specialist and speech & language pathologist.By Cloudcast

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EP 129 | David Telisman, communications and marketing specialist, founder and CEO of David Telisman Communications, LLC 48:37

10M ago48:37

48:37

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews David Telisman -- his cousin through marriage -- about branding, messaging, and storytelling about issues ranging from mental health awareness to the experience of being Jewish in America post Oct 7.By Cloudcast

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Superar las barreras del idioma: intérpretes calificados, la clave para la equidad en salud 17:39

10M ago17:39

17:39

Este episodio analizará las disparidades en la salud y las implicaciones de las barreras lingüísticas en la salud. Descargo de responsabilidad: entendemos que Southern Inland Empire es diverso y se hablan muchos idiomas. Sin embargo, en este episodio discutiremos principalmente las barreras que existen para la comunidad de habla hispana. La utiliza…

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Overcoming Language Barriers: Qualified Interpreters, the Key to Health Equity 16:02

10M ago16:02

16:02

Get ready to tune in to another exciting episode of Healthy Disruptions – the podcast about health and health inequity across diverse communities in Southern California. With its recent recognition as one of the top 15 podcasts in Riverside by Feedspot, you know you're in for a treat. So, don't miss out - visit Feedspot for more information. This e…

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EP 128 | Jean Twenge, PhD, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and Author 44:26

10M ago44:26

44:26

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews fellow Generation X'er Jean Twenge, PhD -- a renowned national expert, speaker, and consultant on the generations -- about some of what she has learned over 30 years of looking at generational differences, her new book, and what it's like to be a Gen X'er raising three Gen Z'ers.…

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EP 127 | Julio Ricardo Varela, writer, journalist, founder of LatinoRebels.com and MSNBC Opinion Columnist 59:21

11M ago59:21

59:21

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Julio Ricardo Varela -- a Harvard-educated Latino journalist, with roots in Puerto Rico -- about the media, politics, the Latino community and the issues surrounding the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay.By Cloudcast

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EP 126 | Jeff Hall, Sam Taylor, and Tania Ruedas-Ortiz from "Our National Conversation" -- a digital media organization run by Generation Z 48:26

12M ago48:26

48:26

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Jeff Hall, Sam Taylor, and Tania Ruedas-Ortiz from "Our National Conversation" -- a new digital media organization run by Generation Z that aims to fix what's broken in the Fourth Estate and get Americans talking in a civilized way.By Cloudcast

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Círculos de Sanación: Sanación del Trauma de las Comunidades Latinas 24:53

12M ago24:53

24:53

Este episodio cubrirá el impacto de Healing Circles, especialmente en las comunidades latinas. Descargo de responsabilidad: Entendemos que hay Latino/a/x/e pero en este podcast nos referiremos al colectivo como Latinx. La comunidad latina experimenta muchas barreras para acceder a los servicios de salud mental. Según la Administración de Servicios …

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Healing Circles: Healing Trauma of Latin Communities 22:31

12M ago22:31

22:31

This episode will cover the impact of Healing Circles especially on Latinx communities. Disclaimer: We understand that there are Latino/a/x/e but in this podcast, we will be referring to the collective as Latinx. The Latinx community experiences many barriers to accessing mental health services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se…

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EP 125 | Nely Galan, independent TV producer/former TV network executive/podcast host/author 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Nely Galan -- a Latina powerhouse who he first met 29 years ago, and whose remarkable life and career he has followed ever since. Born in Cuba, Galan arrived in the United States at age 5. She's been striving and achieving ever since. As a TV producer, network executive, author, real estate investor, and podcast hos…

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EP 124 | Wendy Patrick, attorney, TV commentator, speaker and author 29:31

1y ago29:31

29:31

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Wendy Patrick -- a prosecutor, TV commentator, speaker and author -- about the topic of her new book: how to use the Bible's teachings to make better choices in life, love and friendship.By Cloudcast

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Prescribing Change: Tackling Black Health Disparities 1:03:33

1y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

This episode will discuss black health and the different ways community members, health care professionals, and politicians can make strides to end health disparities. It is known that black people in the United States are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, making their life expectancies much short…

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Cambio de Prescripción: Abordar las Disparidades de Salud de las Personas de raza Negra 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

En el episodio de hoy, hablaremos sobre la salud de las personas negras y las diferentes maneras en las cuales podemos seguir avanzando para acabar con las disparidades en la salud. Se sabe que las personas negras en los Estados Unidos son más probables a sufrir de condiciones crónicas como la diabetes, hipertensión, y asma, lo cual les lleva a una…

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EP 123 | Russell Contreras, Race & Justice Reporter for Axios.com 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Host Ruben Navarrette has a conversation with his friend, veteran reporter Russell Contreras about how he sees digital media. race, justice, Latino culture, politics and journalism from his unique perch -- Albuquerque, New Mexico.By Cloudcast

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A transformative pipeline for community college students: California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) 25:51

1y ago25:51

25:51

This episode discusses how the University of California Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine (SOM) has supported community college students on their pathway to medical school amidst the physician shortage in the Inland Empire. According to the California Health Care Foundation, the Inland Empire has only 39 Doctors per 100,000 people. A physician sho…

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Un canal transformador para estudiantes de colegios comunitarios: Programa de Escolares Medicos de California (CMSP) 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

Este episodio abordará la escasez de médicos en Inland Empire y cómo el sistema de la Universidad de California (UC) la ha abordado. Según la California Health Care Foundation, Inland Empire tiene sólo 39 médicos por cada 100.000 habitantes. La escasez de médicos conduce a un acceso limitado a la atención médica, un aumento del costo de la atención…

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EP 122 | Jimmy Sengenberger, Denver-based radio host and columnist for the Denver Gazette 41:42

1y ago41:42

41:42

Host Ruben Navarrette has a conversation with his friend, Jimmy Sengenberger about his experience as a veteran of talk radio and the world view it gives him as a young independent-minded conservative who prefers Reagan to Trump.By Cloudcast

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EP 121 | Angel Mendez, corporate board member and former c-suite executive 44:53

1y ago44:53

44:53

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Angel Mendez, a member of several boards and former c-suite Silicon Valley tech executive about his unique upbringing as a Cuban raised in Puerto Rico, how corporate America sees Latinos, and the various opportunities that lie ahead for both.By Cloudcast

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The Reality of Homelessness 24:26

1y ago24:26

24:26

In this episode, will cover homelessness and how it impacts our own community. Homelessness isn't just a label—it's a journey that individuals endure, and it certainly doesn't define who they are as people. Believe it or not, we encounter homelessness in our daily lives more often than we realize. We see it waiting at a bus stop, strolling into a c…

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La realidad de las personas sin hogar 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

En este episodio, cubriremos la falta de vivienda y cómo afecta a nuestra propia comunidad. La falta de vivienda no es sólo una etiqueta: es un viaje que las personas soportan y ciertamente no define quiénes son como personas. Lo creas o no, nos topamos con personas sin hogar en nuestra vida diaria con más frecuencia de lo que creemos. Lo vemos esp…

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EP 120 | Kristina Lopez, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work, Arizona State University 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

47:32

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Kristina Lopez, a trained psychologist based in Arizona who specializes in autism, especially in Latino and other at-risk children.By Cloudcast

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EP 119 | Julia Clasby, Lieutenant, Seal Beach Police Department & "Cop Mom" 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews cop mom & police lieutenant Julia Clasby about the challenges of juggling the separate worlds of law enforcement and motherhood.By Cloudcast

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Mpox impact on LGBTQ+ community in Coachella Valley 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

In this episode, we learn about Mpox (formally Monkeypox) and its disproportionate impact within the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley. Mpox was front page news in the summer of 2022 and was cause for alarm as many people started letting their guard down three years into the COVID-19 pandemic. After what many in the healthcare community view…

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Mpox y su impacto sobre la comunidad LGBT+ en el Valle de Coachella 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

43:20

En este episodio, aprenderemos sobre el Mpox (anteriormente llamado la viruela del mono o Monkeypox) y su impacto desproporcionado sobre la comunidad LGBT+ en el Valle de Coachella. El Mpox fue noticia de primera plana en el verano de 2022 y fue motivo de preocupación, ya que muchas personas comenzaron a bajar su guardia después de tres años de la …

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EP 118 | Alberto Gonzales, Former U.S. Attorney General 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Al Gonzales, the dean of the Belmont University School of Law and former U.S. Attorney General about the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border, the legal back-and-forth over Title 42, and whether Donald Trump is likely to be indicted by current Attorney General Merrick Garland.…

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EP 117 | Rudy Carrasco, Program Director, MJ Murdock Charitable Trust 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Rudy Carrasco, about racking up a lifetime of achievements, succeeding against the odds, following God's path, and using charitable giving to make a difference in people's lives.By Cloudcast

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EP 116 | Linda Lopez, PhD in Policy and Political Science & CEO of Impact Strategies 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Linda Lopez, CEO of Impact Strategies, a consulting firm providing advice to foundations, government and corporate sector on social and economic investments. She is a former Associate Dean at USC, former Chief of the Office of Immigrant Affairs for the City of Los Angeles, and former Senior Advisor to Mayor Eric…

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EP 115 | Kathy Murillo Cano, aka "The Crafty Chica"; entrepreneur, author, speaker, creator and successful self-made brand 17:21

1+ y ago17:21

17:21

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, and former co-worker at the Arizona Republic, Kathy Murillo Cano, aka "The Crafty Chica" about personal branding, building a successful business and her lifelong love affair with creativity and glitter.By Cloudcast

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EP 114 | Arnold Torres, California-based policy analyst and political consultant 22:10

2y ago22:10

22:10

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend Arnold Torres about the 2022 midterm elections, the future of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democrat, and what happened with the Latino vote.By Cloudcast

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EP 113 | Carlos Sanchez, Texas-based journalist, editor and commentator 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend Carlos Sanchez about the path forward from the 2022 midterm elections and what the future may hold for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, one of the nation's most prominent Republican elected officials.By Cloudcast

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EP 112 | Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas 23:27

2y ago23:27

23:27

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Rep. Joaquin Castro D-Texas, about the lack of Latino representation in media and Hollywood and the Latino vote in the 2022 midterm elections.By Cloudcast

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Healthy Disruptions: Mental Health 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, we talk about the mental health impacts of the pandemic in our community. We begin by reflecting on our own mental health and how anxiety, social isolation, and prolonged uncertainty have shaped our lives since early 2020. Next, we check-in with a licensed therapist in the Coachella Valley to get a sense of how providers are naviga…

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Episode 111 | Enrique Morones, Activist, CEO/Founder of Gente Unida, & Author of "The Power of One: The Story of The Border Angels" 33:10

2y ago33:10

33:10

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend and compadre, Enrique Morones, about the San Diego's advocate's quest to change the name of the Texas Rangers and about the Latino vote in the 2022 midterm elections.By Cloudcast

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Episode 110 | How Mexicans & Italians Got To Be Paisanos | Rick Amato 35:03

2y ago35:03

35:03

Host Ruben Navarrette talks with his friend, Rick Amato, a longtime San Diego-based conservative TV/radio/podcast host about his upbringing in Pittsburgh, his early work in finance, his Italian-American heritage, and the lessons learned from his decades of media work. Guest: Rick Amato, Media Personality…

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Episode 109 | The Power of Resilience | Jesse Leon 31:59

2y ago31:59

31:59

Host Ruben Navarrette catches up with his grad school friend, Jesse Leon, about his incredible life, surviving trauma and perseverance -- and hears all about his powerful new memoir, "I'm Not Broken" (Penguin/Random House). Guest: Jesse Leon, Social Policy Consultant & Author of "I'm Not Broken"By Cloudcast

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Healthy Disruptions: Silver Linings/Sources of Strength 21:56

2y ago21:56

21:56

In this episode, we ask the question, what sources of strength did members of our community rely on during the early days of the pandemic? We join in the conversation by sharing reflections on our own sources of strength while centering community voices in a discussion about perseverance, hope, and survival amid prolonged uncertainty. Through explo…

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Episode 108 | A Conservative and A Liberal Meet Up in College -- and, 30 Years Later, Both Wind Up In The Center | Ron Granieri 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

Host Ruben Navarrette catches up with his old college friend, Dr. Ron Granieri, about growing up and out growing the politics of your youth, and whether Americas can find common ground in the center of the road. Guest: Ron Granieri, PhD, Associate Professor of History at US Army War CollegeBy Cloudcast

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