Voices del Valle is a youth-led podcast spotlighting powerful coming-of-age stories from California’s Imperial Valley. Told through the eyes of local teens, each episode dives into real experiences of growing up in a rural, tight-knit, and culturally rich border community. From navigating mental health and multigenerational households to chasing dreams in sports, music, and media, these stories reveal the resilience, creativity, and identity of young people forging their own paths. Whether facing homelessness or finding purpose through podcasting, Voices del Valle captures what it truly means to come of age in el Valle — with honesty, heart, and hometown pride.
Voices del Valle
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Podcast Overview
Voices del Valle is a youth-led podcast spotlighting powerful coming-of-age stories from California’s Imperial Valley. Told through the eyes of local teens, each episode dives into real experiences of growing up in a rural, tight-knit, and culturally rich border community. From navigating mental health and multigenerational households to chasing dreams in sports, music, and media, these stories reveal the resilience, creativity, and identity of young people forging their own paths. Whether facing homelessness or finding purpose through podcasting, Voices del Valle captures what it truly means to come of age in el Valle — with honesty, heart, and hometown pride.
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8/7/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
BONUS - Follow Your Dreams: The Story of Lupe Rodriguez
<p>In recognition of National Nurses Month, this special episode of Voices del Valle highlights the life and legacy of Lupe Rodriguez, a pioneering Hispanic nurse whose story reflects both the history of healthcare and the strength of the Imperial Valley community. Hosted by students Keira and Delarine, the episode explores Lupe’s childhood growing up in Brawley during segregation, where Hispanic neighborhoods lacked resources and opportunities for young women were often limited. Lupe shares how strict family expectations nearly prevented her from attending college, and how Mercy College in San Diego—a Catholic residential nursing school—became the opportunity that changed her life.</p><p>Throughout the episode, Lupe reflects on her decades-long nursing career, including caring for patients during the polio era, working in psychiatric hospitals, and becoming a respected leader at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. She also discusses the discrimination she faced, the determination that pushed her to succeed, and the importance of education for future generations. More than a story about nursing, this episode is a tribute to perseverance, compassion, and the trailblazing women who opened doors for others to follow.</p><p>____________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p><strong>BONUS - Follow Your Dreams: The Story of Lupe Rodriguez</strong></p><p>Hosted by: Keira Adame and Delarine Lopez</p><p>Edited and produced by: Dr.Thomas Tacke</p><p>Episode Music by: SpartanSound Productions</p><p>Credits Music by: Emmanuel Twilley</p><p>Technical and operational support provided by KPBS Technical Producer / Sound Designer, Adrian Villalobos, KPBS Audio Operations Assistant Rebecca Chacon, and KPBS Director of Audio Programming and Operations Lisa Jane Morrisette.</p><p>This programming is partially made possible in part by the KPBS Explore Content Fund.</p>
May 6, 2026
The Military: What’s Your Why?
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What drives someone to enlist in the military? In this intense episode of </span>Voices del Valle<span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, five voices from the Imperial Valley open up about the real reasons behind their decisions—stories shaped by poverty, family responsibility, personal struggle, faith, and the desire for something more. From overcoming addiction and homelessness to finding structure, purpose, and identity, each story reveals that enlisting isn’t just about service—it’s about transformation. Centered on one question—</span>why<span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—this episode explores the deeper motivations that push young people to leave home, challenge themselves, and build a future beyond what they’ve known.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span class="ql-cursor"></span>The Military: What’s Your Why? </p><p>Hosted by: Grace Navarro</p><p>Edited and produced by: Grace Navarro, Juan Carreon Limon, and Dr.Thomas Tacke</p><p>Episode Music by: SpartanSound Productions</p><p>Credits Music by: Emmanuel Twilley</p><p>Technical and operational support provided by KPBS Technical Producer / Sound Designer, Adrian Villalobos, KPBS Audio Operations Assistant Rebecca Chacon, and KPBS Director of Audio Programming and Operations Lisa Jane Morrisette.</p><p>This programming is partially made possible in part by the KPBS Explore Content Fund.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
March 9, 2026
BONUS - The Shuffle: Jimmie Cannon’s Living Legacy - A Black History Special
The Great Spartan Band at Central Union High School has a long history of excellence and award winning performances. Two of their traditions include The Shuffle and “I’m So Glad,” both from the band traditions of HBCU’s and other bands of the South.This episode explores what these mean to the band members of today and of the past.
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