Fanachu! Podcast
Independent Guahan Task Force
Fanachu! is an Independence for Guam Task Force project under the Media sub-committee.
Decolonization Conversation: Election Reflections Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Election Reflections Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Election Reflections Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Election Reflections Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Tahdong Marianas Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Tahdong Marianas Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Tahdong Marianas Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Tahdong Marianas Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Q&A with Miget Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Q&A with Miget Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Q&A with Miget Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Q&A with Miget Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Independent Sounds Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Independent Sounds Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Independent Sounds Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Independent Sounds Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Independence 101 Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Independence 101 Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Independence 101 Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Independence 101 Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Education and Decolonization Part Two
Decolonization Conversation: Education and Decolonization Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Force
Decolonization Conversation: Education and Decolonization Part One
Decolonization Conversation: Education and Decolonization Part One by Independent Guahan Task Force
#96 Organic Act Teach-In
#96 Organic Act Teach-In by Independent Guahan Task Force
#95 Ed Alvarez and Miget Discuss the Organic Act and United Nations
#95 Ed Alvarez and Miget Discuss the Organic Act and United Nations by Independent Guahan Task Force
#94 Q&A with Miget and Pulan from Pulan Speaks
#94 Q&A with Miget and Pulan from Pulan Speaks by Independent Guahan Task Force
#93 Former COD Executive Director Ed Alvarez and Tapaau Dr. Dan Aga
Tapaau Dr. Dan Aga shares his experiences being from American Samoa and how they navigate through their political status as an unincorporated, unorganized US territory.
#91 Featuring Leo Orsini and Erriu Thomas Mitchell
#91 Featuring Leo Orsini and Erriu Thomas Mitchell by Independent Guahan Task Force
#92 Fanhita yan Fanachu: Mililani Trask and Sandra Creamer
#92 Fanhita yan Fanachu: Mililani Trask and Sandra Creamer by Independent Guahan Task Force
#90 Fanohge: Continuing the Conversation w/Dave Lotz
#90 Fanohge: Continuing the Conversation w/Dave Lotz by Independent Guahan Task Force
#89 Fanohge: Continuing the Discussion on CHamoru Self-Determination
Featuring Arielle Lowe, Victoria Diaz, and Ed Alvarez
#88 Fata'chong para i Fanohge March
#88 Fata'chong para i Fanohge March by Independent Guahan Task Force
#87 Microchild: Music of Micronesia
#87 Microchild: Music of Micronesia by Independent Guahan Task Force
#86 The Davis Decision. Para Manu Hit Pa'go?
Our guest for this episode is former Executive Director for the Commission on Decolonization, Ed Alvarez. We hear his reflections on the appeal of the Davis vs Guam case regarding Guahan's self-determination plebiscite.
#85 CHamoru Perspective From CHina
Our guest for this episode is Arman Sablan who is a CHamoru from Guahan. He has served in two branches of the military and currently resides in China. Listen to the episode to hear his perspective after living in China and having travelled to other parts of the world.
#084 - Reflecting On Reoccupation
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#65 Sustainability: Navigating Through Climate Change with Master Navigator Larry Raigetal
#65 Sustainability: Navigating Through Climate Change with Master Navigator Larry Raigetal by Independent Guahan Task Force
#63 H-2B Dilemma, I Manhoben Discussion
#63 H-2B Dilemma, I Manhoben Discussion by Independent Guahan Task Force
#62 Adios Esta Ki Si Manet
#62 Adios Esta Ki Si Manet by Independent Guahan Task Force
#61 Military Expansion, Ancestral Land Desecration
#61 Military Expansion, Ancestral Land Desecration by Independent Guahan Task Force
#59 Convo with Chamoru Rights Activist Ned Pablo
#59 Convo with Chamoru Rights Activist Ned Pablo by Independent Guahan Task Force
#57 Cockfighters and Colonizers
#57 Cockfighters and Colonizers by Independent Guahan Task Force
#060 - The March: Standing in Solidarity with Nathan Philips
#060 - The March: Standing in Solidarity with Nathan Philips by Independent Guahan Task Force
#56 Manamko' for Independence: The Crossroads of Colonialism and Indigeneity
#56 Manamko' for Independence: The Crossroads of Colonialism and Indigeneity by Independent Guahan Task Force
#55 Crossroads in Veteran Advocacy and Decolonization w/Ray Shinohara
In this episode we talk to veteran Ray Shinohara, who served in the Marines, about his experiences in active duty and deployment. He is also the founder of Green Valor, a group of "Veterans helping Veterans."
Once again, un dangkolo na Si Yu'os ma'åse to all of our patreons. Without your support, we wouldn't be able to keep this show running and continue to improve the quality.
#054 Liberation Differed
Håfa Adai yan si Yu'us ma'åse to everyone who signed up to our Patreon!
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Song Credit:
Black Sabbath by War Pigs
#053 - Activism and the (Un)usual Suspects
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Song credit:
First Issue - Below Average
#52 Nuebu Na Senadot Si Clynt Ridgell
#52 Nuebu Na Senadot Si Clynt Ridgell by Independent Guahan Task Force
#51 Progressive Politics
#51 Progressive Politics by Independent Guahan Task Force
#50 Post-Election
#50 Post-Election by Independent Guahan Task Force
#049 - Demilitarization & Preserving Cultural Sites
#049 - Demilitarization & Preserving Cultural Sites by Independent Guahan Task Force
#048 - Decolonial F&O (Faisen yan Oppe)
#048 - Decolonial F&O (Faisen yan Oppe) by Independent Guahan Task Force
#047 - (Decolonial) First Responders | Post-Typhoon Yutu Recovery
#047 - (Decolonial) First Responders | Post-Typhoon Yutu Recovery by Independent Guahan Task Force
#046 - Ducherreng: Lessons From The Belauan Decolonization Movement
Ducherreng, pronounced as THU-E-RRENG, is the Belauan word for perseverance, strong will, or ambition and is also one of the three tenets of Belauan society. In this episode, our guest Mark Ngirchechol discusses the history behind Belau's decolonization movement and what it has meant for them as a sovereign nation.
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Give It Away by Red Hot Chili Peppers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qnNknKLsg
#045 - Carlos Taitano and the Guam Congress Walkout
Tyrone Taitano, the son of Carlos Taitano, retells his father's life and legacy in this Fanachu! Short from the last IG General Assembly.
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Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen (chosen by Jesse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4
#044 - Foreign (Citizens) In A Domestic Sense
In this episode of Fanachu! Miget and Manny discuss the problems that arise by being a US citizen from an unincorporated territory and other issues that relate to our status as second class citizens.
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Fight The Power - Public Enemy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk
#043 - New Media, Education, and Solidarity Building
This episode was recorded at the Nihi! Kids studio in Hagåtña! SYM, Nihi! for being a wonderful example of how indigenous communities can promote culture and language through media!
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Killing in the Name (Live from Pinkpop Festival 1993) - Rage Against the Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8de2W3rtZsA
#042 - Colonialism: A(nd) Natural Disaster(s)
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Down for the Movement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc88Og_Bi2g&feature=youtu.be
#041 - The Mangkhut Mixdown: Dissecting the CLTC Lawsuit + More
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"Unquestionably race-based":
https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2018/08/31/unquestionably-race-based/1154698002/
Rudie Can't Fail - The Clash:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ4E4a7Q4Ag
#040 - Coffee Convos: Indigenous Rights in the UN
Manny breaks down the UN Human Rights structure after returning from a month-long fellowship in Geneva at the UN Human Rights headquarters.
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Ta' Kuentos w/ Lou Leon Guerrero, Julius Santos and Machålek
This episode is a collaborative project with Julius, of Exposé, as a means of getting to know the politics of each of Guåhan's 2018 gubernatorial candidates. Definitely out of the realm of Fanachu! but it's all good.
Listen to Democrat and Bank of Guam President Lou Leon Guerrero state her case for the economy.
Patreon subscribers also get exclusive access to the post-show broadcast with myself, Miguet and Adrian Cruz.
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#039 - Millennials, Manåmko' and the Working Class
SYM to everyone who joined us in-person and online at May's teach-in!
37:35 - Billy Bragg/Never Cross a Picket Line
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#038 - "GANBAROU!" Building Regional Solidarity in Okinawa and Guåhan
Independent Guåhan and PL:SR members Monaeka Flores, Stasia Yoshida, and Becka Garrison talk about their recent trip to Okinawa and Japan in solidarity with activists their opposing massive, harmful U.S. military construction projects.
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Ganbarou - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsEPjPfD4g8
#037 - Himawari Run and Regional Politics w/ John "Bolis" Gonzales
Recorded this episode on the way to Himawari to find some blueberry bread with John "Bolis" Gonzales, a political advisor and cultural advocate.
SYM to all of our Patreon subscribers! If you're a long-time listener of the show, please consider joining our Patreon base at www.patreon.com/fanachu; or help spread the word on social media!
#036 - Radical Reading: Black Nationalism, Identity, and Racism
Big shout out to listener Joe Taitano who joined us on the show! It's always awesome to meet and talk to our listeners, and we encourage all of you to connect with us on Facebook if you're interested in joining upcoming discussions. En guiaya hamyo!
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- Manny
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#035 - "We're not racist," w/ Former COD Executive Director Ed Alvarez
Got to sit down with Ed for the first time since we'd met over three years ago when I was reporting for a very anti-decolonization local paper.
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#034 - Decolonizing the Diet w/ Josh Dee @jdinnawave
Josh and his wife Lola have a beautiful garden in Yoña that they sustain themselves from organically. He's also a musician, and has performed at numerous Independent Guåhan events. Follow Josh on social media @jdinnawave!
Also, SYM to our Patrons. We finally got our Livestream working, and we'll be rolling that out at tonight's Radical Reading session. If you're a patron, you'll be receiving a private link to the video feed, and you'll be able to interact with us directly as the night goes on.
#033 - Radical Reading: Gramsci and Hegemony
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#032 - Stories and Small Talk from "Ayuda"
There are so many beautiful and tragic stories shared in this episode, which was recorded at Independent Guåhan's Ayuda i Mañainå-ta event on Dec. 8.
SYM to everyone who helped make the event a success! Let's continue working toward just compensation for our mañaina!
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#031 - One Night w/ Julius (Exposé x Fanachu!)
SYM to Julius and Coffee Slut for having me on the show! Looking forward to our next convo.
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#030 - Building Guåhan-Okinawa Solidarity w/ Miget & Mizuki
Miget talks with a visiting scholar and activist from Japan about the similarities in their communities' experiences under U.S. and Japanese imperialism.
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SYM!
-Manny
#029 - History of Resistance w/ Urunao Descendant Antonio Artero Sablan
Siñot Antonio shares stories of his discrimination and oppression at the hands of the U.S. military. As a young boy he began protesting against the military for the immoral confiscation of his family's land. He's had M-16s pointed at his head "numerous times," and to this day he continues to oppose militarization and colonization.
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#028 - Free-Association (Free-Ass.?) w/ Adrian Cruz
Free-Association Task Force Chairman Adrian Cruz is a seriously smart dude. Stay up to date w/ his organization at https://www.facebook.com/GuamFreeAssociation/
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#027 - Language Sovereignty w/ Ken Gofigan Kuper & House of Chamorros
We talk with Ken Gofigan Kuper about his journey towards fluency in Chamorro and what it's going to take for it to thrive in the future (hint: you have to use it--everywhere).
A big SYM to the San Diego-based House of Chamorros organization for what is our biggest donation yet, and to all of our Patreon supporters!
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#026 Colonial Media and Hegemony / Indigenous Counter-narratives
We're back from NY and ready to get back into the swing of things! In this episode we tackle mainstream media's role in preserving colonial power--and what YOU can do about it!
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#025 - White Supremacy and Antifa Crossroads w/ Decolonization feat. Machalek
Manny checks in with Machalek after returning from New York, and the pair talk about racism, left politics, and how white supremacy is evident in the colonial system.
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#024 - Fraunces Tavern: A UN Special
In this episode, Miguet and Manny meet with Alex Tom, a CHamoru high school teacher in NYC, at the historic Fraunces Tavern, a place where American revolutionaries mapped out their independence from England!
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#023 - Bridging Gaps: Resisting Militarism in Okinawa and Japan
It was very cool sitting down with Okinawan reporter Takahiro Miyagi, of the Ryukyu Shimpo, for this very special episode of Fanachu! We also meet two other friends from Kobe University here on Guåhan to study decolonization and political status!
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On Oct. 3, Guåhan delegates will be speaking at the United Nations! But we need your help getting there! You can donate to our cause here: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-freedom-guam.
#022 - Critical thought is not anti-Americanism
The group discusses current events (Litekyan, Gregorio Ecle, etc.) framing, American propaganda, and the usual bs we sift through so you don't have to.
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Also, you can help us get to the United Nations in October to testify on a resolution that includes powerful and important language about the continued colonization and militarization of Guam and the direct impediments to the CHamoru people’s right to self-determination.
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#021 - End o' Summer Check-in / Forging Transnational Connections
The gang gets together after returning from various conferences and what not.
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#020 - Na'lå'la' Concert Teaser
The crew shares their "Songs of Freedom" a few days before the concert on July 4th--Independence Day.
Join us today at Adelup Field from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to hear a solid line-up of musicians and poets.
Seriously, what else are you going to do today--go to a Papa Roach concert... in 2017? Have some decency....
#019 - Beauty pageants, "Liberation" Day, etc.
Prologue: After falling asleep in the jungle during a leisurely hike, Manny awakens to find that he has been unconscious for nearly a month. He soon learns of a blossoming indigenous consciousness movement developing after the questionable triumph of a recent pageant contestant.
#002 - Dandan Machalek with Machalek Sindalu
Great times and with the ever-anonymous Machalek Sindalu. Enjoy!
#018 - Rally Recap
Dispensa yu' para i sound quality! We had a large, awesome group this evening. But we are working on upgrading our audio quality.
Biba!
- Manny
#017 - Natives Under Fire (An Emergency Episode)
After weeks of oppressive federal actions, we take to the mics to unpack the discussion over the recent Davis rulings against the Native people of Guam and their human rights to sovereignty and land stewardship.
Join us at the Respect the CHamoru Rally on April 7 @ Adelup from 4-6 p.m.!
#016 - Let's Talk Independent Economy! w/ Joe Bradley
Joe Bradley is an economist with Bank of Guam. In 2010 he published a paper outlining economic potentials for Guam under each political status.
He also has a great sense of humor.
#015 - Culture Vultures w/ Vince Diaz
Widely recognized Pacific scholar Vince Diaz took some time after his presentation at the Guam Museum to talk to us about the trauma of cultural misrepresentations in Western media.
Very cool to meet a man whose texts are widely used across Native studies programs at numerous universities!
#014 - Ha'anen Fino CHamoru Ha'
On this special day, we fumbled our way through an entire podcast in CHamoru. Enjoy!
Na'lå'la i fino ta'!
#013 - Native Spirituality @ Lasso' Fouha
Fanachu! veterans reflect on on spirituality at arguably Guåhan's most sacred site. Unscripted, practically unedited--everything here is from the heart.
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If you're planning to visit Fouha, be mindful of the ancient history and cultural importance of the area and the Native people of Guam.
Go with someone who knows and understands the area well; and most importantly, go with love and appreciation, not to conquer.
#012 - Save Litekyan! Environmental Stewardship in the Marianas
We talk with Joni Kerr and Sabina Perez about the renewed effort to save Litekyan (Ritidian) from becoming a Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) for the military's proposed firing range.
Also on the table are Native rights and our role in protecting our natural resources.
#011 - The View from the Metropol w/ Tony Babauta
Tony Babauta is the former assistant secretary to the Department of Interior for Insular Affairs. In this episode, he talks about his experience working in D.C. for Guam and the other territories.
010 - Water Sovereignty w/ PJ San Nicolas
UOG Agriculture program graduate PJ San Nicholas talks about the insane potential for Guam's water industry under independence.
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SYM!
#009 - Decolonization through Education w/ Albert Toves
#009 - Decolonization through Education w/ Albert Toves by Independent Guahan Task Force
#008 - Decolonizing Anarchism w/ Mike & Thovie
#008 - Decolonizing Anarchism w/ Mike & Thovie by Independent Guahan Task Force
#007 - Coffee Shop Convos @ Java Junction (Jan. 7)
Coffee Shop Convos turns into a support group for colonized people in our biggest event to date. A very special Saina Ma'åse to Java Junction for hosting us.
Next general meeting: Jan. 26 @ 6p.m., Chamorro Village Main Pavilion
#006 - War Reparations: What You Need to Know w/ Robert Underwood
University of Guam President Robert Underwood is a long-time Chamorro Rights activist with direct knowledge of the Guam's ongoing war reparations issues.
Find out why Congress' handling of the issue does anything but right the wrongs suffered by Chamorros during World War II.
#005 - Wrapping up the year with Ray Lujan and Miguet
UOG Social Work student Ray Lujan talks about applying abuse dynamics to colonialism. Miguet talks about the recent court ruling in the CNMI.
War Reparations Teach-in @ Jan. 5th, 2017 // 6 p.m. // HSS
#004 - Melvin Won Pat-Borja & Monaeka Flores w/ Tihu Lujan (Guam Daily Post)
#004 - Melvin Won Pat-Borja & Monaeka Flores w/ Tihu Lujan (Guam Daily Post) by Independent Guahan Task Force
#003 - Freedom Food w/ Jason Datuin (DFRNT)
Chef Jason Datuin takes a break from the kitchen to talk about what sovereignty and decolonization means for him in this inspiring episode.
#002 - Decolonizing the Mind
Fanachu! is an Independence Task Force Media Committee project.
In this episode, Manny Cruz and friends discuss steps to decolonizing education and thinking, the Standing Rock protest, and populism.
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Coffee Shop Convos - 11/4/16
Recorded during the first ever Coffee Shop Convo at Java Junction in November. Join Manny Cruz and guests as they discuss the benefits of decolonization on Guam.
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