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In this episode, Marcelo tells the tale of Joaquín Murrieta, a Mexican-born 49er who became a symbol of resistance during the California Gold Rush. Dive in with us as we try to separate fact and folklore by examining his early life, the injustices he faced, and his transformation into a legendary outlaw. Was he a ruthless bandit or a folk hero fighting for the oppressed? Did he ever exist? Take a listen and find out for yourself.

Resources:

Life And Adventures Of Joaquin Murrieta: The Celebrated California Bandit

by Ridge, John Rollin

Life and Adventures of the Celebrated Bandit, Joaquin Murrieta: His Exploits in the State of California

by Paz, Ireneo

Joaquin Murrieta and His Horse Gangs

BY Frank F. Latta

Credits:

Hosted by Jess Leigh, Marcelo Aguilar, and Mason Orlando

Script written by Marcelo Aguilar

Produced and edited by Mason Orlando

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In this episode, Mason tells the fascinating story of Charles Hatfield, a man who claimed to have the ability to make it rain. Known as the “moisture accelerator,” Hatfield’s alleged rain-making abilities had been sought after by a western communities desperate for water in the early 1900s. According to him, his secret chemical compounds and techniques could bring rain to drought-stricken areas. One of his contracts may have resulted in a disastrous flood in Southern California.

Resources

When San Diego Hired a Rainmaker a Century Ago, It Poured

Christopher Klein

https://daily.jstor.org/charles-hatfield-rainmaker/

A Brief History of Pluviculture

Clark C. Spence

https://www.jstor.org/stable/40487683?mag=charles-hatfield-rainmaker&seq=1

Hatfield the Rainmaker

Barbara Tuthill

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1520588?mag=charles-hatfield-rainmaker&seq=1

The Great Flood of 1916

by Steve Schoenherr

http://sunnycv.com/history/exhibits/flood.html#05

Melbourne, the Rainmaker

By Nebraska State Historical Society

https://history.nebraska.gov/publications_section/melbourne-the-rainmaker/

When the U.S. Government Tried to Make It Rain by Exploding Dynamite in the Sky

By, Katie Nodjimbadem

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Mexican Repatriation Part II

In this episode, Marcelo brings us the second part of his story on the US’s immigration policy of in early 20th Century and the effects it had on individuals, populations and the economy in both the US and Mexico how those from then to now.

Content warning: This podcast contains depictions of state-sanctioned violence.

Sources

Decade of Betrayal by Francisco E. Balderrama & Raymond Rodriguez
Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzalez
They Should Stay There by Fernando Saul Alanis Enciso

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