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Island Territories explores the relationship between the mainland US and its territories of Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean, and in the Pacific, Guåhan (Guam) and American Samoa. Through interviews with scholars from the islands, we aim to answer questions about the history of the colonial relationship, identity, politics, and the economy, while shining a light on their most present challenges and addressing questions about their futures in the 21st Century. Island Territori ...
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Chamorro Music

Jay Che'le

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A Chamorro Music Podcast dedicated to all of us who are overseas ni man mahalang nu i tano yan dandan chamoru. I hope you all enjoy this, and provide feedback/requests =]
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It's Happy Hour at Karl Pangelinan's house. We talk about his time as GM of Guam Visitors Bureau, the Jones Act, and shipping logistics. We also get into his love for golf and live shows, the one karaoke song he sings to bring the house down, and much more. This episode is supported by Delmonico Kitchen & Bar [facebook.com/DKBguam]. Thanks for list…
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In our fourth episode we'll be talking about American Samoa. Located in the Pacific region of Oceania, the southernmost territory has a unique arrangement with the US compared with other territories. Guest: Luafata (Fata) Simanu-Klutz is an Associate Professor (retired) at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s department of Indo-Pacific Languages an…
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In this episode, we'll be talking about the westernmost US territory. Located in the Oceania region in the Pacific, Guam, or as it’s known in the Chamorro language, Guahan, we dive into issues of representation, cultural preservation, and resiliency. Guest: Keith L. Camacho is a professor of Asian American Studies and a faculty affiliate with the A…
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In our second episode, we focus on the US Virgin Islands and the pressing political, environmental, and identity issues shaping the conversation around self-determination and sovereignty. For more information on this topic visit NEXO Blog. Guest: Hadiya Sewer is a Research Fellow in the African and African American Studies Program at Stanford Unive…
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In our first episode, we’ll look at the history and current affairs of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the context of its relationship with the mainland US. For more information on this topic visit NEXO Blog. Guest: Ángel Collado-Schwarz has been visiting professor of history at Columbia, Yale, and NYU, and has taught at the University of Puerto…
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Dr. Michael Bevacqua hosts a special podcast conversation with Clarissa Mendiola and Nichole Quintanilla, two poets who shared their talents, their words, their thoughts, and their voices at this year's Na'La'La Volume 5 - Songs of Freedom concert. They talk about the art of being a wordsmith and the power of expression. It's a great, revealing dis…
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Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua discusses the huge success of the Nala'la - Songs of Freedom Volume 5 concert, and how the universal language of music is used as an effective vehicle not to force hands, but to open minds and reach hearts. In this episode, Doc chats with Micro Child, and explains the message behind their mesmerizing harmonies.…
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Hayato talks about how he’s living through the pandemic, explains the appeal of OnlyFans, and goes into detail on some of his tweets. Josie hates on lame travel influencers and apologizes for being rude to a bank teller. This episode is supported by Rotten Apple restaurant • • Rotten Apple: https://www.facebook.com/rottenapplegu • • Hayato’s Twitte…
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Melinda Sanchez opens up about what life has been like for her and her family ever since her son, 23-year-old Zachary San Nicolas, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of colon cancer in early 2019. To date, Zach has undergone 19 rounds of chemotherapy at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, and he continues to fight …
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Josh Aguon talks about coping with the tragedy of losing both of his parents (his mother died 13 days after his father) and gives a detailed account of his experience before and after making the life-changing and life-saving decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. ••• This episode is supported by Rotten Apple Restaurant.…
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Physicist and NASA Engineer Leo Cheng shares how his interest in stars led to his career at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He also talks about industries Guam can develop for increased sustainability, what the island should be doing in the face of climate change, and answers questions submitted by listeners. This episode is supported by Delmonic…
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Author, professor, and filmmaker Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua opens up about growing up in Swaziland and California, why Guam is the hardest place to learn the CHamoru language, and which political status most of us should be open to (Spoiler: It’s not independence). We also play a round of Would You Rather and find out if he’d rather fight one carab…
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A Tale of Two Kidneys: After a day at the pool with his family, David Flores thought fish food was stuck in his eye. It turned out to be a detached retina. Pre-op for eye surgery revealed other serious medical concerns that would spur David and his sweetheart Britney Lizama to consult with specialists at St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Philippines…
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