Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast
Soberanía brings you news and analysis about Mexico from a grassroots and leftist perspective, helping English-language audiences better understand the country, its politics and players.
Soberanía is hosted by journalists José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth. All episodes are posted here but we also encourage you to subscribe at the Youtube channel or Spotify.
Hosts
José Luis Granados Ceja is a journalist and political analyst based in Mexico City. He is a staff writer with Venezuela Analysis, covering regional and international issues, and writes a monthly opinion column for the Mexico Solidarity Project. Follow him on Twitter @granadosceja
Kurt Hackbarth is a writer, playwright, and journalist at Jacobin Magazine and Sentido Común. He is the co-founder of the publishing house Matanga!. Follow him on Twitter @kurthackbarth
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SOBERANÍA 46: MEXICO VS THE DEA
What are the implications for Mexico of hardliner Terry Cole being nominated to lead the scandal-racked DEA, and analyzing the USAID’s historic role as a soft-power arm of empire. More…
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SOBERANÍA 45: MEXICO ON A ROLL
Mexico wants to become a silicon powerhouse, build a million homes, and defend its sovereignty. We look at Kutzari, National Semiconductor Design Center, housing plans and the development model that is keeping inflation and unemployment down. More…
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SOBERANÍA 44: SHEINBAUM WINS ROUND ONE
Following a successful negotiation by President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump walked back his executive order imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico. More…
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Sin muros s01e02: México te abraza
The US is seeking to impose restrictive policies. Mexico faces difficult negotiations and proposes new programs. Alina Duarte, Kurt Hackbarth & José Luis Granados Ceja discuss. More…
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Katie Halper Show: José Luis Granados Ceja, Greg Grandin & Andalusia Soloff
Mexico Solidarity Media’s José Luis Granados Ceja joins the Katie Halper Show to speak about recent Latin American political developments, along with historian Greg Grandin and filmmaker Andalusia Soloff. More…
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SOBERANÍA 43: SOVEREIGNTY OR SUBMISSION?
After Colombian President Petro turned back deportation flights over inhumane treatment, Trump threatened to impose tariffs in retaliation, although ultimately backed down. What does this tell us about how Mexico & Latin America need to respond to Trump? More…
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SOBERANÍA 42: SHEINBAUM REBUFFS TRUMP’S DAY ONE THREATS
Looking at the first actions by the Trump administration and Mexico’s response, including steps the Sheinbaum government is taking to attend to migrants in the face of mass deportations. More…
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SOBERANÍA 41: SHEINBAUM’S FIRST 100 DAYS
José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth discuss Sheinbaum’s leadership of Mexico in this crucial early period, and a conversation on the economic roadmap laid out by the government known as Plan México. More…
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Will Trump Invade Mexico?
Dimitri Lascaris in conversation with José Luis Granados Ceja about Trump’s hyper-aggressive foreign policy towards Latin America and its potential to unite opposition to the Monroe Doctrine. More…
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2024’s TOP TEN Stories In Mexican Politics: #5-1
Special guest, the journalist Sasi Alejandre helps review the biggest stories in Mexican politics that took place in Mexico in 2024, #5 to #1. More…
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2024’s TOP TEN Stories In Mexican Politics: #10-6
Special guest Sasi Alejandre helps review the biggest stories in Mexican politics that took place in 2024. More…
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Mexico rejects Trump threats as Ottawa bows to US empire
José Luis Granados Ceja talks to Canadian journalist Yves Engler about the contrasting reactions from the Mexican and Canadian governments to Trump’s tarrif threats. More…
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Soberanía 39: Stop right there, Uber! New Law Protects Gig Workers
Sheinbaum’s government is granting labor protections and social security to hundreds of thousands of “gig” workers; also on US Ambassador-designate Ron Johnson’s past as a spook for the CIA and as “military advisor” in El Salvador during the civil war and his cozy relationship with Bukele. More…
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LEFT RECKONING: Why Sheinbaum Won Mexico & Why Kamala Lost
Kurt and José Luis join the gringo podcast Left Reckoning once again to underline lessons from the success of AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum in the wake of Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump. More…
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Soberanía 38: Mexico Raises Minimum Wage… AGAIN!
The minimum wage in Mexico once again sees an above-inflation increase in 2025, former US Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau’s is promoted to US deputy secretary of state and the Mexican far-right’s recent activity in Argentina and Spain. More…
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Soberanía 37: Canadian Mines Strip Mexico Bare
Why is Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau trying to throw Mexico under the bus in the face of tarrif negotiations with Donald Trump and what is the central role played by Canadian mining companies in the Mexico-Canada bilateral relationship? More…
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Soberanía 36: Mexico Unbowed by Trump’s Tariff Threats
Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico, Canada, and China but Mexico’s government is unbowed & two-faced Trudeau. More…
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Soberanía 35: Sheinbaum at the G20
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on countries to use 1% of money spent on defense to instead fund a global reforestation program & also reiterated Mexico’s call for a reform of the UN and Security Council. More…
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Soberanía 34: Mexico Is A Free, Independent, Sovereign Country
What does Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections mean for the Mexico-US bilateral relationship? President Claudia Sheinbaum has her answer. More…
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Soberanía Live: Democracy on the Line
Mexican Coup Plots and US Elections More…