HeyJaredSoberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast
Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast 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.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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Trump Unhinged: Goes After Mexico at UN (opens the original)
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In episode 125 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth open with Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, where he called Mexico "the epicenter of cartel violence," threatened to "annihilate" Iran, and declared Cuba a failed state. They highlight President Sheinbaum's sharp response: "It's also difficult to live next to a country with high drug consumption and arms production." They also discuss the Special Rapporteur's report condemning the U.S. boat bombings as extraju
Mexico Stands Up to the U.S. on its Independence Day (opens the original)
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In episode 124 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth celebrate Mexican Independence Day by examining the many fronts on which Mexico must defend its sovereignty today.The episode opens with a reflection on the meaning of independence in 2026 — not as a hollow ritual but as a daily practice. The hosts break down six dimensions of sovereignty: economic (control over resources and trade), security (rejecting DEA/CIA operations), diplomatic (the right to relations with Cuba,
Mexico Turns to China as U.S. Threats Mount (opens the original)
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In episode 123 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth cover Mexico's foreign minister Roberto Velasco's visit to China, where Beijing reaffirmed its support for Mexico's sovereignty and opposition to foreign interference — a clear signal as Mexico seeks to diversify its relationships amid U.S. pressure. The hosts argue that with the U.S.-Canada trade war escalating (including unprecedented product bans), Mexico cannot afford to remain dependent on a single partner, especi
Sheinbaum’s Second State of the Union: Why It Matters (opens the original)
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In episode 122 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth break down Claudia Sheinbaum's second State of the Union address — a sweeping accounting of progress that reveals a government entering a new phase.The episode opens with a detailed look at the informe, from the 51% drop in homicides to the recovery of the minimum wage (up 154% in real terms since 2018), to the expansion of social programs including the women's pension at age 60 and the "Salud Casa por Casa" home-visit
Embattled Sinaloa Governor Returns and Leaves Office Again (In One Weekend) (opens the original)
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In episode 121 of Soberanía, hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth open with the return and swift departure of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, who briefly reclaimed his office after 112 days on leave — only to face blistering criticism from President Sheinbaum and his own party. The hosts unpack the onion-like layers of the Sinaloa case: the bitter university rivalry between Rocha and his slain rival Héctor Melesio Cuen, the internal cartel war between the Chapitos and Mayitos the
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