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PODKAS: Conversations on Philippine history, politics, and society
PODKAS envisions the mainstreaming of critical discussions on Philippine history, politics, and society to broader audiences using new media, accessible language, and relatable content.
🌟 Season Finale Alert! 🌟 We end our Shapers and Shakers: Personalities of Martial Law/EDSA Revolution with an episode on Soledad Duterte, a key figure in Davao during the Martial Law era and the post-EDSA period and the mother of the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. Happy Mother's Day! Listen now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UWbcAx
New Episode! Join us as we explore the life and legacy of human rights icon Chito Gascon, a student activist during the EDSA Revolution and the youngest member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Constitution and the 8th Philippine Congress. Before his untimely passing, he was the chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights. How can Gascon's unwavering commitment to justice and democracy inspire the youth today? Find out in this episode: https://bit.ly/3JO6Ipd
Join us for a new episode! We tackle the nexus of media, politics, and elite families through the story of the Lopez family and the ABS-CBN. From sugar barons to media moguls and political heavyweights, we consider their impact on the nation’s media and political realms, which persists until today. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Urlus2
We reflect on art through music and cinema and the role they play in shaping and representing public sentiment in this episode, where we highlight the legendary Filipino filmmaker Lino Brocka. How have media, film, and music historically acted as catalysts for reform and resistance during Martial Law? Through Brocka's classic films, such as Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag and Insiang, we uncover the intertwined legacy of art, activism, and the enduring spirit of EDSA in today’s society. Listen here: https://spoti.fi/49vneEY
🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 We tackle the complex legacy of Jose Maria Sison, a key figure in the Philippine communist movement. From his aristocratic beginnings to leading a revolutionary cause, we explore the multifaceted legacy of Sison against the backdrop of a nation seeking freedom and justice. Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3PT8CrQ
Tune in to discover more about the EDSA People Power Revolution and the figures who shaped it. With our ongoing series, Shapers and Shakers: Personalities of EDSA Revolution!
🎙️ New Episode Alert!🎙️
This week, we dive deep into the intersection of religion and politics during the Martial Law years, exploring the pivotal role of the Catholic Church amidst the political storms of the Marcos years and the EDSA Revolution.
Central to our story is Jaime Cardinal Sin, who has left an enduring imprint on the nation's quest for democracy. His complex legacy, as both a religious leader and a political influencer, offers a profound lens through which to understand the period.
🔊 Tune in: https://spoti.fi/4akXaOh
🎙️✨ New Episode Alert ✨🎙️
We zoom into the military and its pivotal role in the EDSA Revolution through the lives of Juan Ponce Enrile, Fidel Ramos, and Gregorio Honasan in our latest episode. From their critical roles during martial law to their pivotal participation in the EDSA Revolution and their political journeys thereafter, we explore the complexities of their legacies and the indelible marks they left on Philippine history and politics.
What binds these three powerful personalities together, and how do their paths diverge? How did their actions shape the course of Philippine politics and the fight for democracy? Join us as we dissect the layers of history, betrayal, and transformation that surround these figures.
This episode not only sheds light on their intertwined stories but also poses critical reflections on the aftermath of the EDSA Revolution and its implications for Philippine democracy and military politics.
Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3Pny7l2
NEW EPISODE: We take a look into the lives of Jovito Salonga and Jose Diokno: from humble beginnings to their instrumental roles in challenging the Marcos dictatorship and shaping Philippine democracy. Through their stories, we explore the complexity of resistance, the necessity of integrity, and their lasting legacies in Philippine politics and society. Listen now! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZJanEidrHM8ZrPghdz3bx?si=S1KwzKDuT-6S5oFCrbM3MA
Check out this new piece written by PODKASter Lee Candelaria!
Why does one of the Philippines’ most traumatic wartime experiences loom small in commemorations of WW2?
We resume our series with a focus on EDSA personalities! Our new episode interrogates the life and legacy of Cory and the Aquino family. Listen up! https://bit.ly/3SZaQH5
We open our comeback for the second installment of the Shapers and Shakers season with this episode as we ask “Bakit inaalala ang EDSA?” In partnership with Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission, we talked to Rep. Edcel Lagman and explored the multifaceted impacts of EDSA and discuss the importance of keeping this dialogue alive for future generations. Join us as we reflect on the 38th anniversary of a pivotal moment of UNITY in our history.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lrf3Wt3NxjhtEQen54TTW?si=iYoLNgt-QICE4TFZ-pNHJg
2.25.24!
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It’s been a lean year for PODKAS in terms of episodes released but we gained a lot of followers and increased our listeners! Maraming salamat sa pakikinig! 🥹🥰❤️
It’s our finale episode! We talk about Bongbong Marcos and his controversial youth, growing up at the height of his father’s dictatorial rule. Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3MtmxmW
Season finale na! Hulaan muna ang ating topic today! Sino sya?
Season’s penultimate episode is about Lean Alejandro: student leader, ideologue, revolutionary, and the pioneer of “tsinelas” leadership! Tune in!!! shorturl.at/AE689
Sino ang tampok sa episode natin this weekend? Abangan!
New episode for the weekend! https://spotify.link/yxohtJRP5Db
Maliit pa nga ba si Imee Marcos noong panahon ng Batas Militar? Let's look at the life and controversies of the eldest of the Marcos brood: from her education in prestigious institutions abroad to her early foray into politics, Imee's path was seemingly paved by her family's political legacy. However, like the Marcos name, her own journey hasn't been without its dark patches and controversies: fake diplomas and a fake graduation, the death of a student activist, and a whirlwind romance, among others. Join us as we revisit these issues in this episode.
Episode 10 na this weekend! Hulaan kung sinong topic natin! 🥭🌛
Sino nga ba si Fabian Ver para kay Ferdinand Marcos at sa panahon ng Batas Militar? Alamin sa bagong episode ng PODKAS! https://spotify.link/Y6JwGUN1SDb
New episode this Saturday! Sino ang topic natin? ☠️👮♂️🔫
Our new episode is about Lorena Barros. The undying spirit of resistance Lorena embodied and the profound impact she left on the struggle for justice and equality remain an inspiration to this day. Listen up! https://spotify.link/XuEUqH93IDb
New PODKAS episode tomorrow! Sino ang topic natin bukas? 🤨
New PODKAS episode alert! We talk about Lucio Tan, one of the Philippines' richest men, who scored major business deals thanks to Ferdinand Marcos. How did cronyism lead to economic chaos? Tune in and find out: https://bit.ly/3PY5g7t
Let's end September with a discussion on Marcos cronies. Guess who we'll be featuring? 🚬🍺✈️
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Season 6 is here! Starting August 19, we will look at the Martial Law period through the lives of twelve individuals, and ask: were they shapers or shakers? Hulaan niyo kung sino ang tampok sa ating unang episode next week!
It's Rizal's 161st birth anniversary! Rizal is also the focus of our newest season: Rizal on Air! Watch the trailer below. Don't forget to subscribe to PODKAS on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! https://spoti.fi/3xZqpFs
Happy Sunday everyone! While waiting for the new season, why don’t we look back to the previous one and tell us which episode was your favorite? #PODKAS #ContestedPhilippineHistories #HindiNaBagoYan
Join us for another season of PODKAS starting October 23! With the help of experts, we talk about current issues and analyze them using a historical lens.
The wait is almost over. Join the conversations in the upcoming third season of PODKAS where we are going to talk about several issues and controversies in Philippine history! See you and have a good day! podkas.org
The Estrada Presidency was wrought with scandal and controversy. But what did Erap initially represent? How did he differ from his predecessors in the EDSA republic? Listen to this excerpt of his inaugural address in 1998 and join us for the full episode tomorrow!
The 1986 People Power Revolution inspired democratic movements around the globe. In September of that year, Cory Aquino spoke before the US Congress and intimated what the restoration of democracy in the Philippines entailed. Listen to this excerpt and tune in to the full episode tomorrow!
What were the justifications used by Ferdinand Marcos in placing the country under Martial Law in 1972? Does any of his assertions resonate to our experiences at present? If you haven’t yet, tune in to our episode “Kailangan ba talaga ng Bagong Lipunan?”to learn more! https://open.spotify.com/episode/41sLp9k9DFQn3YNgRjUHKO?si=gRM2twOjRByWFYdWD3lcJg
One of the most important political figures in our postwar history was Ramon Magsaysay. Magsaysay, and his image, circumstances, election, and presidency, was a fitting embodiment of the nation’s political character. His victory in the 1953 Presidential Election was historical for many reasons, but one of its most memorable features was the earliest presidential campaign jingle, “Mambo Magsaysay.” Share the LSS with us and watch out for the episode dropping tomorrow! podkas.org
The death of Andres Bonifacio in the hands of his fellow Filipinos is dubbed as the greatest tragedy of the Philippine Revolution. One of the events that highlighted the conflict that wrought the Katipunan was the Tejeros Convention. Listen to an excerpt of Emilio Aguinaldo’s “Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan” where he recounted the events that unfolded in this meeting and watch out for the full episode tomorrow!
What important role did the Philippines play in the Galleon Trade, aside from being an entrepôt to the abundant China-Acapulco trade? Well, we provide the best lumber for sturdy ships and the best ship-builders, too! Learn more from someone who was eyewitness to the early decades of the trade like Antonio de Morga! Listen to the latest episode of Primary Sources & U where we discuss the Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. https://www.podkas.org/primarysources-u/demorga.
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