
The Persistence, hosted by Angélica Cordero, dives into the untold stories of people who’ve shaped history but rarely get the spotlight. Mixing bold personal stories, deep historical insights, and today’s fight for justice, each episode uncovers the connections between past movements and modern struggles. If you’re ready to see history through a fresh, intersectional lens, this is the podcast for ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | a year ago |
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The latest episode of The Persistence opens with a very relatable childhood crisis: that first moment when a story you believed your whole life suddenly unravels. Host Angélica Cordero uses this myth-busting moment as a bridge into a larger cultural ... more
Finding the perfect theme song is almost impossible, until you stumble on Folds Band’s “Don’t Kid Yourself, Baby,” a funk-infused tribute to Fannie Lou Hamer, the civil rights legend who could turn a microphone into a movement. Band member Seth Mosko... more
When does paying attention become a form of protest? In this episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero sits down with Bob Hotard, a UX designer who turned his skill for human-centered design into real-world activism. From building safe spaces... more
What do Cold War witch hunts and old-school fables have in common? In this episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero connects The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Emperor’s New Clothes to America’s Red Scare, exposing how paranoia and denial fueled... more
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I’m blown away by this new look at history but also facing ourselves at a time when we need to stop and think where did we come from? Who are we, and what is our identity? Angélica brings a new perspective to a peaceful demonstration, the post-Julius Caesar Roman Empire, and why we need to be - dare I say it - a little more persistent with what we hold near and dear to our hearts. This podcast just at the right time. Can’t wait to catch up on the rest and join the discourse.










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