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Black Lives Matter. Remembering my grandfather. An update about the podcast and me.Check out resources for supporting the Black community and learning more about the Philippines Anti-Terrorism Bill.Sign up for our *brand new* newsletter.More information at LongDistanceRadio.com.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Patrick Epino and Paola Mardo.Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Lee Rosevere. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.

Calls from the Frontlines

Conversations with healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and a call with The Park's Finest co-owners Christine Araquel and Johneric Concordia about the Feed the Frontliners Project. It’s the final episode of the second season of Long Distance so Paola and Patrick have a chat and we hear from you, our listeners, on how you’re doing at this time.LEARN MORE: LongDistanceRadio.com.GO BEHIND THE SCENES: @LongDistanceRadio on IG.SUPPORT OUR WORK: Join the Long Distance Radio Club Patreon and more.WATCH: Long Distance TV.CREDITS:This episode was written, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo, and edited and produced by Patrick Epino and Paola Mardo.This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors.Special thanks to Catherine Ceniza Choy, Pamela Mardo, Paolo Villacarlos, everyone who called in or responded to our call for frontliners, and Paola's parents.Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.

Racism in the Time of Coronavirus

Hey. Paola here. In this episode, I share my experience with COVID-19 racism and conversations with Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man) and Devin Cabanilla (Filipino American National Historical Society, Seattle) about the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: CALL THE LONG DISTANCE HOTLINE AT 213-293-6024. Leave a message with your name, where you're calling from and answers to some of these questions: How do you feel right now? What’s your stay at home situation like? If you have to go out, why and what do you do? Are you on the frontlines of this COVID-19 fight? What’s happening in your community? Have you experienced racism? What are you doing to fight back? What’s getting you through this? Do you have any words of advice for other people?Anyone can call in so please do! Messages will be included in the next episode.LEARN MORE: LongDistanceRadio.com.GO BEHIND THE SCENES: @LongDistanceRadio on IG.SUPPORT OUR WORK: Join the Long Distance Radio Club Patreon and more.WATCH: Long Distance TV.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino.This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.

Myrla, Part 2: The Safe House

The story continues as Myrla Baldonado works as an underground activist during the Marcos dictatorship. In 1983, while organizing students near the U.S. Naval Base in Subic Bay, she is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location.Please Note: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and a mention of suicide.LEARN MORE: LongDistanceRadio.com.GO BEHIND THE SCENES: @LongDistanceRadio on IG.SUPPORT OUR WORK: Join the Long Distance Radio Club Patreon and more.WATCH: Long Distance TV.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino.This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms. Special thanks to Paola's parents and Myrla Baldonado.

Myrla, Part 1: The Underground

Myrla Baldonado is just a college student when protests and violent clashes between students and police break out during the First Quarter Storm of 1970 in the Philippines. When she learns about the dark truths of her country and its ties to U.S. imperialism, she risks everything to join the fight against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.LEARN MORE: LongDistanceRadio.com.GO BEHIND THE SCENES: @LongDistanceRadio on IG.SUPPORT OUR WORK: Join the Long Distance Radio Club Patreon and more.WATCH: Long Distance TV.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino.This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.