Hummingbird Cricket Hour

Trini and Luis Rodriguez, co-founders of Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural, embark on an ongoing dialogue. They discuss current events, new ideas, and old wisdom.

Seeing Things in Motion 08/13/2026

Seeing Things in Motion In this episode, Luis and Trini discuss the importance of seeing things in their motion. All things take their course, change, and transform -- and we can help that process along. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/42417850

Clash of Imaginations 01/27/2026

Clash of Imaginations In this episode, Luis and Trini discuss the importance of embodying imaginations great enough to overwhelm a system that can't imagine beyond itself. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/39894620

The Gifts We Carry 12/28/2025

The Gifts We Carry Luis and Trini reflect on the importance of seeing everyone's unique gifts, and creating environments that allow these capacities to bloom and bless the world. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/39546795

Not All Change Is the Same 09/10/2025

Not All Change Is the Same Luis and Trini discuss the difference between change, evolution, revolution, and transformation. Why? So we can all grapple with what is holding back the systemic change humanity and the planet needs now. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/38151975

Inviting Revolutionary Imagination 06/12/2025

Inviting Revolutionary Imagination Luis and Trini emphasize the importance of expanding a revolutionary imagination of what can be created to replace the narrow confines of our current social relations, even as we resist the rising fascist order. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/36968340

Critical Thinking for Critical Times 03/24/2025

Critical Thinking for Critical Times Luis and Trini touch on why a critical mind and expansive heart are needed today more than ever. Facing the historical shadows embedded in today's social challenges will help usher in new possibilities. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/35835055

Clarity in the Midst of Chaos 02/14/2025

Clarity in the Midst of Chaos Luis and Trini consider the importance of grounding and vision in times of social upheaval. Political education is more key than ever. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/35280330

Democracy Reimagined 12/18/2024

Democracy Reimagined This week Luis and Trini talk about the values of democracy as known and practiced by the First Peoples of the Americas: being responsible and organizing to ensure what is best for everyone and everything, to be regenerative. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/34500200

Finding Our Footing with “Negative Capability” 12/12/2024

Finding Our Footing with “Negative Capability” Luis and Trini pose the need to find our center while also questioning long-held ideas about the world we live in. Intensified social and political uncertainty will require us to move creatively even when we think we can't. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/34409860

Needed: Good Thinking, Not Doctrine 11/29/2024

Needed: Good Thinking, Not Doctrine Luis and Trini talk about the need for clear, creative thinking to get beyond the stifling perspectives preventing us from changing our reality. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/34200405

Crisis of Our Common Conditions 11/20/2024

Crisis of Our Common Conditions Luis and Trini expose the use of culture wars to distract and divide when what we need is to understand our economic and political crisis to unite and solve our common conditions. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/34031610

Realignment - The Challenge of Our Times 11/13/2024

Realignment - The Challenge of Our Times In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Luis and Trini center the importance of an Indigenous-based paradigm shift to protect our common interests in the face of intensified crisis. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/33909312

Indigenous Cosmovisions, Seeds for Today 06/11/2024

Indigenous Cosmovisions, Seeds for Today Luis and Trini highlight tenets of this hemisphere's Indigenous cosmovisions, their attempted destruction by hostile paradigms, and the healing potential of reclaiming the remnants of ancestral understandings for today's world. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/31707732

Crisis and Corpses 11/24/2023

Crisis and Corpses In this episode, Luis and Trini reflect on crisis, whether social or personal, as an invitation to drop old constraints and embrace transformative shifts. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/28780903

Abundance Revisited 07/03/2023

Abundance Revisited Luis and Trini revisit abundance. Defining currency as more than money, they explore the value of energy flow, relationships, ideas, character, art, and creativity. Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/27353247

Abundance 04/24/2023

Abundance Luis and Trini take a closer look at abundance. What do we understand about what it is and how to work with it, versus the misguided "prosperity" narrative? Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/26631303

Change to Align 01/23/2023

Change to Align In this episode Luis and Trini touch on "change". What does it mean? Why can it be triggering? Is it a natural part of development and alignment? Have feedback or questions? Email us at Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/25691826

Education Through the Indigenous Lens 11/03/2022

Education Through the Indigenous Lens Luis and Trini to interview Dr. Anthony Lee Sr., Diné medicine man, Vietnam veteran, and educator during their visit to Lukachukai, AZ on the Navajo Reservation. Dr. Lee expounds on education from an Indigenous lens and much more. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/24877572

Living in a Material World with Spirit 08/26/2022

Living in a Material World with Spirit Luis and Trini grapple with the necessary challenge of attending to both the spiritual and the material aspects of being responsible change-makers in today's world. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/24172284

What’s In a Name? 08/09/2022

What’s In a Name? Luis and Trini take the occasion of a naming ceremony to reflect on the value of knowing one's innate energies and developing them fully to best contribute to collective efforts. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/23988906

Why Vote? 05/23/2022

Why Vote? Luis and Trini explore reasons why people mistrust the electoral system, then discuss why it's important to elect trusted leaders to stretch and transform the possibilities of democracy. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/23197100

For a Governance Reset 05/12/2022

For a Governance Reset In this podcast, Luis and Trini talk about Luis's run for CA governor. Expecting elected officials to address the root causes of interrelated basic issues, this campaign insists governance embrace the experience and leadership of the most impacted people to solve key problems for shared well-being. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/23074586

The Importance of Transcendence 09/30/2021

The Importance of Transcendence Luis and Trini discuss the idea that the purpose of humanity, of individuals, is to create conditions that help us transcend and to evolve our specialized essence fully. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/20662598

Taking Care of the Front End 09/08/2021

Taking Care of the Front End Luis and Trini weigh in on the importance of a “front end” vs “back end” response to issues at all levels. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/20386331

Where and What Is Medicine? 07/21/2021

Where and What Is Medicine? Luis and Trini expand the concept of medicine and how to access it. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/19849595

Radical Recovery 07/07/2021

Radical Recovery Luis and Trini consider questions and understandings arising from the current pandemic. How can we honor what needs to be born? /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/19728197

Beauty, Truth and Goodness 06/23/2021

Beauty, Truth and Goodness Luis and Trini share thoughts on the importance of reintegrating and advancing the precepts of beauty, truth and goodness in the world. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/19536029

Querencia 06/16/2021

Querencia In this episode, Luis and Trini explore the importance of finding our centering in the midst of distress. The desire and ability to respond from a place of authentic strength for ourselves and our communities is critical in difficult moments and times. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/19451972

To Control Or Not Control? A Systemic Question 05/03/2021

To Control Or Not Control? A Systemic Question Luis and Trini delve into the underpinnings of control and policing in this country. Describing crime as a reflection of poverty and social inequities, they amplify a growing call to deal with the systemic nature of injustice today by reimagining and creating the basis for healed, transformative, empowered communities. /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/18937709

The Narrative 12/11/2020

The Narrative In this episode Luis and Trini discuss the influence of cultural representation upon all of our mythology and history. How do the stories we tell shape the popular truth? /episode/index/show/hchpodcast/id/17153492

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