Político with Juan Collado Díaz

Welcome to the exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the life of Juan, the dynamic host of Político, and all the fascinating stories that unfold outside of his podcasting adventures! As you tune in, you'll get to know Juan like never before - from his humble beginnings to his transformation as a prominent figure in Cleveland's activism scene. You'll discover the motivations that drove him to use his platform for good and the personal struggles he faced along the way. But that's not all! This special series also delves into Juan's life beyond activism, revealing a side of him you may not have seen before. From his passions and hobbies to his personal relationships and interests, get ready to meet the real Juan and uncover what makes him tick. And, of course, no discussion of Juan's life would be complete without mentioning his beloved #BringBackCrystalPepsi crusade! Join us as we explore the story behind this quirky obsession and how it has brought people together from all walks of life. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠P⁠olítico with Juan Collado Díaz (www.politicopod.com)⁠⁠ ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the world of controversial music and art performances. In this episode, McKenzie Levi takes over hosting duties and ushers in the "Villain of Cleveland" PBapes (Pat Pariano) to discuss some of his infamous public performances including the Rover Morning Glory show meltdown, feuding with his own fans, Applesbees grindcore, and pop-up metal shows at the sex shop. PBapes shares the consequences of being controversial. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠⁠⁠P⁠olítico with Juan Collado Díaz (www.politicopod.com)⁠ ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠

You have heard truth and justice is the American way but imagine meeting someone who's entire campaign is TRUTH & JUSTICE with no filters, no sugar coding, and no bullshit. Well here is your candidate. Today we are talking to Jasmine Sherman the Founder of the Unicorn Party, a political party of socialism and mutual aid that believes that sugar-coding is a waste of time, and we couldn't agree more with them! • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: Unicorn: Jasmine Sherman for President | Ft. Jasmine Sherman⁠ ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

Hey Girl, Hey is a Cleveland-based organization dedicated to providing support and fostering safe spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community, with a specific focus on the feminine/trans & women community. The group hosts social gatherings, parties, and events that prioritize inclusivity and ensure members feel safe and welcomed. In addition to creating a supportive community, Hey Girl, Hey actively advocates for equality by participating in events such as the Cleveland Pride Parade and other Pride celebrations. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: COMMUNITY: Hey Girl, Hey | Ft. Michelle Mitchell (www.politicopod.com) ⁠ ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

Queer Anti-Fascist Action is crucial in the activism world of anti-fascists. Lif Autzen also known as the Captain Leif Iron-leg is one of the many anti-fascist activists out there, but different from the bunch Leif is open about his activism and shares how you can join the queer anti-fascist community too.  • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠⁠P⁠olítico with Juan Collado Díaz (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠

The so-called "Palestine-Israeli conflict" dates back several decades, characterized by intense hostilities, territorial disputes, and a struggle for self-determination. Rooted in historical, religious, and political differences, the war has resulted in countless tragedies, displacement, and loss of lives. Despite numerous peace efforts, a resolution for a two-state solution remains elusive, perpetuating tensions and perpetual cycles of violence. Today with me I have Tarek Muhammad, an activist who is advocating for the freedom and liberation of Palestine. Tarek's activism is joined by hundreds of international calls for negotiations, respect for human rights, and a lasting peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, hoping to achieve a lasting peace commitment from all parties involved. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠Político with Juan Collado Díaz (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

Transgender activism is crucial in today's world, promoting equality and inclusivity for all. Joining Juan Collado Díaz, queer activist Vincent-Natasha Gay, an accomplished photographer, model, and author, discusses allyship and offers insights on how to support and become a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: Político with Juan Collado Díaz (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

We regret to inform you that, as a result of online harassment and cyberbullying, we have taken the necessary action to edit this episode. The identity of the person interviewed has been removed from the podcast for their protection. However, you can find her social media platform and personal podcast details in the show notes. We kindly urge you not to engage in any form of harassment or disrespectful behavior towards her due to differences in personal beliefs. Trans-exclusionary radical feminism (TERF) refers to a specific strand of feminist ideology that excludes transgender women from women's spaces and denies their gender identity. TERF ideology is rooted in the belief that gender is solely determined by biological sex, and therefore trans women, who were assigned male at birth, should not be recognized as women. With me today I have Feminist M and McKenzie Levi who's also known as the Alt Knight. Feminist M is a Gender-Exclusionary Feminist but does not believe in the eradication of all Transgender individuals like most TERFs do. She's a yoga instructor and unlike many others, Feminist M accepts all individuals including transgender-identifying people into her studio. It is important to address that TERF beliefs are widely criticized for being discriminatory and transphobic, with a 99.9 percent of them really being Transphobic as they deny the lived experiences and identities of transgender individuals. Advocates such as myself who believe in transgender rights and inclusive feminism assert that gender is a complex social construct that goes beyond one's assigned sex at birth, and advocate for the inclusion and affirmation of all gender identities within feminist movements fight daily to educate these individuals about the Transgender Community and how they are our allies, not our enemies. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠CONTROVERSIAL: Gender Critical Feminism (TERFs) | Ft. Megan R & McKenzie Levi (www.politicopod.com)⁠ ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠

There are conspiracy theories circulating, suggesting that the Illuminati, an alleged secret society, exerts significant control over Hollywood, politics, and fame in America. Proponents of these theories claim that the Illuminati manipulate and influence these realms to further their hidden agenda, exerting their power covertly. Today McKenzi a former Hollywood actor, book writer, and local Cleveland celebrity, talks about these cults and how important to reach these claims with understanding and acceptance. Sometimes they try to cover the presented, recognize evidence, and make it look like a conspiracy theory which often lacks substantial proof, relying on speculation and conjecture to shape narratives. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠CONSPIRACY: Fame, Politics, and The Illuminates | Ft. McKenzie Levi (The Cleveland Alt Knight) (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

Imagine having the unique opportunity to sit down and engage in a conversation with one of the most influential figures in Libertarianism. Today, I am privileged to introduce Chase Oliver, a remarkable Libertarian candidate who gained substantial popularity following his compelling debate against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, defying the odds and even forcing a runoff election between the Republican and Democratic candidates by amassing over 80,000 votes. With his sights set on freedom, Chase aspires to serve as the President of the United States this 2024 (when elected). Despite the whirlwind of his campaign, Chase was awesomely happy to take the time to sit down with me, providing valuable insights into his views on critical issues such as the failed two-party system, education reform, and the dire need for justice reform. Our conversation concluded with some invaluable advice for aspiring activists with political aspirations who plan to run for office in the future. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:⁠ LIBERTARIAN: Chase Oliver for President | Ft. Chase Oliver (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠

The Kyle Rittenhouse incident, which occurred in August 2020 during the Kenosha protests following the shooting of Jacob Blake, remains a highly contentious issue. At the time, 17-year-old Rittenhouse, armed with an AR-15 rifle, crossed state lines to assist in "protecting local businesses". Amidst the chaos, he shot and killed two people and injured another, claiming self-defense. His trial in November 2021 drew widespread attention and became a flashpoint for debates about gun violence, vigilantism, and racial justice. Rittenhouse was ultimately acquitted on all charges, further intensifying the divide between those who saw him as a hero defending himself and those who viewed him as a reckless vigilante. Join me, Juan Collado Díaz, alongside Andre Cato, returning guest Vanessa Jones, and the all Black and Constitutionalist Ed Bar, for an insightful and respectful discussion about the Kenosha protests and Mr. Rittenhouse's actions. We will delve deep into various topics including the issue of bad parenting by Mr. Rittenhouse's mother, analyzing how she could have prevented this traumatic experience for her son as well as the families of the deceased. Today's guests are experts in various topics which makes them the perfect team for this topic. Vanessa, drawing from her background as a social worker, will shed light on the negligence displayed by Mrs. Rittenhouse. Ed Bar, with a constitutional perspective, will provide insights into Mr. Rittenhouse's presence at the scene; and lastly, Andre will share his in-depth religious perspective, contributing to a comprehensive conversation about this incident. It is important to note that while these viewpoints add value to the discussion, they do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the Político with Juan Collado Díaz team who operate behind the scenes. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: CONTROVERSIAL: Kyle Rittenhouse, Bad Parenting, & Racism | Ft. Andre Cato, Vanessa Jones, & Ed Bar (politicopod.blogspot.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠⁠

It's unfortunate that drag story hours have become such a controversial topic in the United States, but it's not surprising. As much progress as the LGBTQ+ community has made in recent years, there are still plenty of people who are determined to see them fail. Even in the face of overwhelming opposition, Aaron Reed, also known as the Rock and Roll Humanist, organized an important and eye opening event in Wadsworth, Ohio. Despite the hate and bigotry that was directed towards him and his family, Aaron remains passionate about his work and is committed to continuing to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. It's clear that there is still much work to be done in terms of promoting acceptance and tolerance for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. But with the courage and dedication of people like Aaron, there is hope for a brighter future ahead. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ⁠INFAMOUS: Wadsworth, Ohio Drag Story Hour | Ft. Aaron Reed (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠

We the People specially women are currently facing a critical threat to their reproductive rights in various states. Efforts to take away women's autonomy have been made via the so call "heartbeat law" and other oppressive legislations. During my recent interview with members of the community, I discovered why they are advocating in favor of issue one, and why it's equally important for you to do the same. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: Plan C https://www.plancpills.org/ Citizen Action of Ohio https://www.ohiocitizen.org/ Abortion Fund of Ohio https://www.abortionfundofohio.org/ Abortion Finder https://www.abortionfinder.org/ Voter Information https://www.vote.org ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠

Did you know that balloon releases lead to environmental damage by releasing non-biodegradable materials into the atmosphere and causing harm to wildlife? Jeremy and I have been huge activists against balloon releases in the city of Cleveland since we know these materials can cause suffocation, entanglement, and digestive tract blockage that can result in the death of animals. Furthermore, the release of balloons can also create litter and pose a risk to human health by becoming entangled in power lines, causing power outages or falling to the ground, and becoming a choking hazard for small children and pets. We also try to educate and share that it is important to reduce the practice of balloon releases and find alternative ways to celebrate events and occasions that do not harm the environment. • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: ACTIVISM: People and Planet First! | Ft. Jeremy Hempy (www.politicopod.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠⁠@PoliticoPod⁠⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠@ColladoJccd⁠⁠

The Cleveland Crusader, also known as The Alt Knight or McKenzie (Mac) Levi, is a right-wing defender known for his strong hatred towards communism. Using his megaphone, he screams at crowds, telling them to get out of here if they are communists. Today, he joins the Político team to discuss the "Avakianers", a communist cult that tries to recruit younger people to follow an 80-year-old dictator who critiques the democratic-capitalist system. Today Levi shares his fear of a communist takeover with us and explains why we must be fearful of communism and never embrace it. Levi's message is clear: "we must be cautious about those who promote communism, and we should never try to embrace it as a system." • Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: POLITICS: Communism in America | Ft. McKenzie Levi (The Cleveland Alt Knight) (politicopod.blogspot.com) ¡Let's Get Politícal! • Instagram: ⁠@PoliticoPod⁠ Político is hosted by Juan Collado Díaz • Instagram: ⁠@ColladoJccd⁠ • Twitter: ⁠@ColladoJccd⁠ • TikTok: ⁠@ColladoJccd⁠ • Facebook: ⁠@ColladoJccd⁠