Chino Y Chicano

Send us Fan Mail For many people, mental health is difficult to talk about. Too often, the struggles remain hidden behind successful careers, busy lives, and smiling faces. On this episode, Enrique Cerna is joined by two longtime friends and respected journalists—Roberta Romero, executive producer of KING 5 News’ Facing Race unit, and Randy Eng, producer, photographer, and editor with the Seattle...

Send us Fan Mail For 36 years, Lori Matsukawa was one of the most respected and trusted journalists in the Pacific Northwest, serving as a reporter and anchor at KING 5 News. During her distinguished career, she covered some of the region’s biggest stories and traveled to China when former Washington Governor Gary Locke returned to his ancestral homeland. She also reported from the Winter Olympic...

Send us Fan Mail As commencement season unfolds across the country, nearly one million first-generation students are expected to earn bachelor’s degrees this year. These graduates are pioneers in their families, achieving a milestone their parents never had the opportunity to pursue. In this episode, Enrique Cerna speaks with Ana Sanchez Leon and Daniel Pastor, two recent graduates of Washington S...

Send us Fan Mail Seattle artist Erin Shigaki joins Chino y Chicano to discuss her mural Never Again Is Now , created for Bellevue College in 2020. The artwork depicts two Japanese American children in World War II incarceration camps and originally included an informational panel about businessman Miller Freeman and his role in promoting anti-Japanese sentiment in the Pacific Northwest. After the...

Send us Fan Mail Chino Y Chicano host Enrique is joined by his cousin Manuel “Manolo” Serna, from Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico for a candid conversation about Cinco de Mayo. From the true history behind the holiday to how it’s celebrated on both sides of the border, Manolo brings insight and lived perspective. They also get into some real talk on politics, including how many Mexicans view U.S. involv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chino y Chicano , Enrique Cerna speaks with journalist and founder of the South Seattle Emerald, Marcus Harrison Green, about his recent reporting trip to Minneapolis—a city once again at the center of national attention. What he found was a community shaped by its past and bracing for its future. In early 2026, Minneapolis became a focal point of a nationwide i...

Send us Fan Mail Washington state senator Rebecca Saldaña , who represents Washington’s 37th legislative district, says she was shocked and dismayed to learn of troubling allegations involving farmworker icon Cesar Chavez . Saldaña, who previously worked with the United Farm Workers and has supported legislation to improve conditions for farmworkers, says she received a heads-up from the union’s n...

Send us Fan Mail In 2025, Fred Rivera left a top job with the Seattle Mariners to found the Rivera Group, a sports business advisory firm. In this episode, the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Seattle Mariners shares how his early days as a high school and college baseball player helped shape the mindset that carried him through law school, into top law firms. Now the CEO...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Seattle civil rights leader Nate Miles   reflects on the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights champion Jesse Jackson . Miles shares how his admiration for Jackson turned into a genuine friendship over the years. During Jackson’s visits to Seattle, Miles became known for memorizing some of Jackson’s most powerful speeches and delivering them in a spot-on imit...

Send us Fan Mail Enrique Cerna talks Super Bowl 2026 with King County Superior Court Judge  Galvan. It's a conversation that blends sports, culture, and personal passion in a way you don’t often hear. Judge Galvan shares how she  found herself at the Super Bowl, and the excitement of watching the Seattle Seahawks win the title. We talk about her reaction to Bad Bunny’s performance, and what i...

Send us Fan Mail On November 9, 2025, the basketball world and the city of Seattle lost one of its most cherished figures: Lenny Wilkens, passed away at the age of 88. Wilkens was a legendary NBA player and coach, a three-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and one of the most respected ambassadors of the game.   This episode of Chino Y Chicano with Enrique Cerna revi...

Send us Fan Mail Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joins Enrique Cerna from the other Washington to discuss the looming threat of a federal government shutdown and what it means for workers, families, and the economy. We also examine the alarming rise in political violence and the urgent need to safeguard democratic institutions. Finally, Rep. Strickland warns about the Trump administration...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Chino Y Chicano , Enrique Cerna talks with Zoe Higheagle Strong, Vice Provost and Tribal Liaison to the President of Washington State University. Earlier this year, she led a state-commissioned study that uncovered how Native American students are being undercounted in Washington’s education system. We explore what these findings mean for Native students, their...

Send us Fan Mail Washington State Representative Julio Cortes (D–38th District) discusses his stand with Governor Bob Ferguson against threats from Attorney General Pam Bondi and Donald Trump over Washington’s sanctuary policies. Cortes talks about the importance of protecting immigrant communities, the political clash with national leaders, and his role as Vice Chair of the Latino Democratic Cauc...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran journalist and author Ray Suarez explores the stories of immigration and immigrants in America. Drawing from his latest book, We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century – An Oral History , Suarez shares firsthand accounts that reveal what it means to build a life in the United States today. Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-deta...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Julian Perez, a physician at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, treats a significant number of patients on Medicaid. He says The One Big Beautiful Bill Act , signed into law by President Donald Trump, is bad news for his patients and for community health centers across the country. Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will...

Send us Fan Mail  Journalist Lilly Fowler’s column for the South Seattle Emerald, “Masked Men Are Detaining People. When Will Washington's Leaders Protect Us?” , raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and civil liberties in the context of immigration enforcement by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers. Her outreach to key figures like Seattle Mayor Bruce Har...

Send us Fan Mail The College Assistance Migrants Program (CAMP), a federally funded initiative that has supported students since the early 1970s, may be on the chopping block. CAMP provides critical first-year college assistance to the sons and daughters of migrant farmworkers—students who often face significant barriers in accessing higher education. Over the years, the program has helped launch...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, a conversation with Mike Gempler, the executive director of the Washington Growers League, a nonpartisan organization that advocates on behalf of agricultural employers.  Gempler says these are anxious times for growers in Washington state. Many are concerned about the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants and the potential negative impact on...

Send us Fan Mail What is it like these days to work as an immigration attorney during a time of mass deportations? It’s safe to say it’s stressful, confusing, frustrating—and often infuriating. After seeing a Facebook post from Seattle-based immigration attorney Maribel Martinez that expressed all of those emotions, Chino Y Chicano host Enrique Cerna reached out to her to talk about her work. She...

Send us Fan Mail On this special 2025 Father's Day edition of the Chino Y Chicano podcast, we honor our fathers by sharing their remarkable stories. Former KING 5 News anchor Lori Matsukawa reflects on her father — a college football star turned educator. Award-winning photographer and editor Randy Eng explains how his dad earned the nickname “Sluggo.” Maria Lamarca Anderson, Director of Comm...

Send us Fan Mail A conversation with award winning journalist Claudia Rowe as she talks about her new book Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care . Rowe takes a deep dive into the foster care system and its lasting impact on the lives of former foster youth. She explores how systemic failures have contributed to the disproportionately high rates of incarceration among this pop...

Send us Fan Mail Chino Y Chicano Episode 146. Mark Trahant is celebrating his 50th year as a journalist, and making that milestone even sweeter is his selection as the 2025 winner of the I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence. Trahant was recognized for his lifelong dedication to journalism and his commitment to Native American storytelling. Mark Trahant has roots in the Northwest. He work...

Send us Fan Mail Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho talks tariffs. What the 90 day pause in the U.S.-China trade war means for businesses, its impact on the Port of Seattle, and trade dependent Washington state. Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-20...

Send us Fan Mail  Chino Y Chicano host Enrique Cerna marks Mother's Day 2025 by reminiscing with three close friends about the loving nature and unique backgrounds of their mothers. Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-jour...