Julián and guest co-host Maya Rupert speculate on Twitter’s future now that Elon Musk has officially bought the social media giant. They also dive into Trump’s new legal troubles and President Biden’s commitment to financially assist Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia. The two then welcome US senatorial candidate Charles Booker of Kentucky to talk about his exciting campaign and his newly-released memoir: From the Hood to the Holler. 

 

Follow Charles online at @Booker4KY and Maya at @MayaRupert. 

 

Keep up with Julián on Twitter at @JulianCastro and Instagram at @JulianCastroTX. Sawyer can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @SawyerHackett. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. 

 

Leave us a voicemail at 833-453-6662. 

 

‘Our America’ is presented in part by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. 

 

Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.


Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.

Juli&aacute;n and guest co-host Maya Rupert speculate on Twitter&rsquo;s future now that Elon Musk has officially bought the social media giant. They also dive into Trump&rsquo;s new legal troubles and President Biden&rsquo;s commitment to financially assist Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia. The two then welcome US senatorial candidate Charles Booker of Kentucky to talk about his exciting campaign and his newly-released <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678409/from-the-hood-to-the-holler-by-charles-booker/">memoir</a>: From the Hood to the Holler.&nbsp;
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Follow Charles online at <a href="https://twitter.com/Booker4KY">@Booker4KY</a> and Maya at <a href="https://twitter.com/MayaRupert">@MayaRupert</a>.&nbsp;
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Keep up with Juli&aacute;n on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JulianCastro">@JulianCastro</a> and Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliancastrotx/">@JulianCastroTX</a>. Sawyer can be found on Twitter and Instagram at <a href="https://twitter.com/sawyerhackett">@SawyerHackett</a>. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
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Leave us a voicemail at 833-453-6662.&nbsp;
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&lsquo;Our America&rsquo; is presented in part by the <a href="https://www.caseygrants.org/">Marguerite Casey Foundation</a>.&nbsp;
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Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
 Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.

What the heck is happening in America? Secretary Julián Castro, as you’ve never heard him before, helps listeners understand how to make sense of a non-stop stream of headlines affecting our daily lives. Joined each week by his long-time communications strategist, the unfiltered Sawyer Hackett, plus a collection of political leaders, journalists, and operatives from across the country, Julián reveals insider perspectives and witty hot takes on the issues troubling Our America. New episodes every Wednesday. Our America is funded in part by The Marguerite Casey Foundation.

What the heck is happening in America? Secretary Julián Castro, as you’ve never heard him before, helps listeners understand how to make sense of a non-stop stream of headlines affecting our daily lives. Joined each week by his long-time communications strategist, the unfiltered Sawyer Hackett, plus a collection of political leaders, journalists, and operatives from across the country, Julián reveals insider perspectives and witty hot takes on the issues troubling Our America. New episodes every Wednesday. Our America is funded in part by The Marguerite Casey Foundation.

Our America with Julián Castro

Championing Democracy from the Hood to the Holler (with Charles Booker)

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer, Lena Waithe, Legacy Talk is a series of conversations celebrating the brilliance and artistry of some of the most iconic Black women in entertainment. Join Lena as she sits down with powerhouses like Jada Pinkett Smith, Debbie Allen, and more, as they explore how these legends shaped the industry and inspired a generation. They’ll dive into their creative process, how they prepared for their roles, and the legacy they continue to build. 

Here’s a sneak peek into the first episode, where Lena chats with acclaimed actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph about her groundbreaking role on Dreamgirls and the journey that led her to Broadway. Informative, inspiring and unforgettable– lock into your legacy with Legacy Talk. 

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/LegacyTalkWithLenaWaithefd

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer, Lena Waithe, Legacy Talk is a series of conversations celebrating the brilliance and artistry of some of the most iconic Black women in entertainment. Join Lena as she sits down with powerhouses like Jada Pinkett Smith, Debbie Allen, and more, as they explore how these legends shaped the industry and inspired a generation. They’ll dive into their creative process, how they prepared for their roles, and the legacy they continue to build. 
Here’s a sneak peek into the first episode, where Lena chats with acclaimed actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph about her groundbreaking role on Dreamgirls and the journey that led her to Broadway. Informative, inspiring and unforgettable– lock into your legacy with Legacy Talk. 
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or head to <a href="https://lemonada.lnk.to/LegacyTalkWithLenaWaithefd">https://lemonada.lnk.to/LegacyTalkWithLenaWaithefd</a>

Introducing: Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

With Season 2 coming to an end, Julián recalls some of his favorite Our America moments in this special episode put together by a new podcast app called Hark Audio. Julián will walk you through some of his favorite moments from conversations with top thinkers in politics and media, including MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, and famed newsman Dan Rather. If you haven’t yet binge listened to every episode of Our America, here’s a little invitation of some great places to start.

With Season 2 coming to an end, Juli&aacute;n recalls some of his favorite Our America moments in this special episode put together by a new podcast app called Hark Audio. Juli&aacute;n will walk you through some of his favorite moments from conversations with top thinkers in politics and media, including MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O&rsquo;Rourke, and famed newsman Dan Rather. If you haven&rsquo;t yet binge listened to every episode of Our America, here&rsquo;s a little invitation of some great places to start.

Our America Mixtape: A Special Treat from Hark

Julián addresses the devastating news out of Uvalde, Texas, where a young man on Tuesday gunned down at least 19 elementary school students and two adults. He and Sawyer then talk about this week’s state primaries, the latest on Title 42, and President Biden’s most-recent approval numbers ahead of the midterms. They’re later joined by Director Gustavo Velasquez of the California Department of Housing and Community Development to talk about the innovative ways in which his agency is tackling the state’s housing crisis. 

 

Follow Mr. Velasquez’s work at the California Department of Housing and Community Development online at @California_HCD.

 

Keep up with Julián on Twitter at @JulianCastro and Instagram at @JulianCastroTX. Sawyer can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @SawyerHackett. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. 

 

This episode of ‘Our America’ is brought to you by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which is dedicated to building a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone. The series is presented in part by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. 

 

Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.


Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.

Juli&aacute;n addresses the devastating news out of Uvalde, Texas, where a young man on Tuesday gunned down at least 19 elementary school students and two adults. He and Sawyer then talk about this week&rsquo;s state primaries, the latest on Title 42, and President Biden&rsquo;s most-recent approval numbers ahead of the midterms. They&rsquo;re later joined by Director Gustavo Velasquez of the California Department of Housing and Community Development to talk about the innovative ways in which his agency is tackling the state&rsquo;s housing crisis.&nbsp;
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Follow Mr. Velasquez&rsquo;s work at the <a href="https://www.hcd.ca.gov/">California Department of Housing and Community Development</a> online at <a href="https://twitter.com/California_HCD">@California_HCD</a>.
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Keep up with Juli&aacute;n on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JulianCastro">@JulianCastro</a> and Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliancastrotx/">@JulianCastroTX</a>. Sawyer can be found on Twitter and Instagram at <a href="https://twitter.com/sawyerhackett">@SawyerHackett</a>. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
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This episode of &lsquo;Our America&rsquo; is brought to you by the <a href="https://chanzuckerberg.com/">Chan Zuckerberg Initiative</a>, which is dedicated to building a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone. The series is presented in part by the <a href="https://www.caseygrants.org/">Marguerite Casey Foundation</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
 Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.

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