Episode 4: No Papers, No Peace

20/06/2025 45 min

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Episode Synopsis

Saige B Cruz debuts their first guest episode amidst the national spotlight on immigration reform. While on vacation in La Paz, Mexico, Paige sits down with her father to discuss his journey from Tijuana to Los Angeles in the 1970s. Growing up in the barrios of East L.A., Luis Hernandez shares how his upbringing fueled his determination to rise above poverty. Paige uncovers untold stories from his childhood - winning an art scholarship, witnessing her grandmother butcher rabbits in the kitchen, and the challenges of learning English. This father-daughter dialogue dives into identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience.