103: Street Vendor Hero Benjamin Ramirez and the Fight Against Gentrification in LA

Published: July 31, 2017, 3:11 a.m.

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Special guest host Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo Podcast joins us!

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We kick off the show with Benjam\\xedn Ram\\xedrez, whose story went viral earlier this week when a man knocked over his elote cart. Many saw this as a another form of gentrification and sparked a heated online debate. He will tell us what's next for him.

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Then we explore the anti-gentrification fight going on in Boyle Heights, where many residents are feeling left out by the decisions made by developers. Ulises Sanchez is a local community organizer who will give us the latest updates.

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Finally, Mar\\xeda Camila Monta\\xf1ez closes the episode. She has been reporting for LatinoRebels.com on how the community has come together to support Benjam\\xedn Ram\\xedrez. She will give us her take on the reaction from the streets.

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