“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become.” — Dr. Robert Renteria

So many young people are living in the void, feeling left behind, ignored, unimportant and unloved. Dr. Robert Renteria is an example of a man who saw / sees the void and via his mentorship and direct involvement in the lives of young people, he has become an inspiring force.

Take a listen to our conversation with this inspirational man.

About: Dr. Robert Renteria is a United States army airborne veteran and internationally recognized Latino author & civic leader. Dr. Robert has dedicated his life to transforming lives through education, empowerment and action. Dr. Renteria uses his personal story, business acumen and leadership skills to address bullying, gangs, violence, drugs, suicides and school dropouts.

Through his best-selling books—From the Barrio to the Board Room, graphic novel Mi Barrio and the activity coloring book Little Barrio—and his academic curriculums, Dr. Robert provides teaching tools that inspire students and adults alike to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. His mission is to help people take ownership of their education, instill self-respect while promoting pride, accomplishment and self-esteem. We are proud to say that his books and curriculums are being taught across America and now in over 25 countries around the world.

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In March 2020 with “Two Weeks To Slow Spread”, The Perez Sisters with trembling voices made a video called “12 Feet Apart”.

We warned forced vaccines were coming and asked people to research Event 201. We made a plea to local leaders. We made a plea to our audience… Prepare!

In 2021, we lost 9 Instagram Channels within 2 months. Years of work, Cafecito Break insights and reports gone in an instant without a recourse for saving years and countless hours of original content.
OUR CRIME?
We weren’t breaking channel rules. We were questioning the COVID mandates, the media, the collusion with politicians, the lockstep, and we were interviewing local leaders.
THE COST - Cancel Cultured online and IRL.
And worst yet. BEING OTHERED and DEHUMANIZED.

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RA of Cafecito Break speaking at the DJT Republican Club in Brooklyn.

@DJTNYCLUB Thank you Jim for the invitation. A special thank you to our supporters. We appreciate you more than words could eve articulate. God bless you.

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Who won during COVID? Big Pharma.

See below for video clip with Josh Hawley.

In this episode hosted by RA, Mark and we also cover recent disturbing crimes in NYC, The Farm Bill Passing, and a warning from Steven Greer.

We are living in strange times.

Situational Awareness is key! Ojo pendiente!

CALL TO ACTION

Lastly, we invite you to sign the COVID JUSTICE RESOLUTION.

https://covidjustice.org/#resolution-form

See Summary below: Source COVID JUSTICE

For years, Americans have waited for an honest reckoning with the COVID-19 response—one grounded in reality rather than excuses or institutional gaslighting. Instead, the nation endured the most sweeping suspension of civil liberties in modern history, driven by emergency powers that often lacked evidence, silenced dissent, and inflicted lasting harm, especially on children, small businesses, the elderly, and the working class.

This proposed Senate resolution is a first step toward clarity.

Developed by collaborators associated with organizations including Autism Action Network, Brownstone Institute, Children’s Health Defense, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Independent Medical Alliance, MAHA Institute, and Stand For Health Freedom, it formally repudiates the most destructive COVID-era policies and establishes binding principles to ensure they are never repeated.

This resolution does not assign blame. It does not trade in fear. It reasserts constitutional limits. It stands as notice to the future: emergency powers must never again override liberty, evidence, or human dignity.

Read the resolution. Remember what happened. Ensure it never happens again.

Sign the COVID JUSTICE RESOLUTION NOW!

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We said forced jabs were coming. We mentioned EVENT 201. We worried that people were moving too fast and not thinking thru decisions.

If only we could turn back time and redo this moment.

If only we had been free to communicate on social media.

Imagine all the lives that could have been saved…. but Doctors, Professionals, and an array of Independent Voices were censored.

It is / was a dark moment in time.

-Cafecito Break

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Just as it did three years ago. The NY Assembly Health Committee passed another round of TERRIBLE Vaccine bills. We NEED YOUR HELP!

URGENT: New Yorkers!

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Feat Michael Kane of Teachers For Choice

Please see summary below as written by John Gilmore of Autism Action Network.

NY TAKE ACTION:

NY Legislature goes into Vaccine Bill Frenzy.

Passes Gov. Hochul’s Vax Power Grab Bill

The New York legislature just went into a vaccine bill voting frenzy this week moving forward 5 bills that we oppose. All five bills are direct threats to our bodily integrity, medical privacy, health, safety and Constitutional rights.Governor Hochul’s Power Grab bill was passed by both houses, the mandatory adult vaccine database bill (the RFKJR Act) was passed by the Assembly, and three other bills were passed by the Assembly Health and Rules Committees and are posed to be passed by the Assembly when they return next week. The Senate passed the Governor’s Vaccine Power Grab Bill, but took no action on the other four bills. Hopefully, we can keep it that way, but it will take focused action from thousands of people to stop these bills.

Hochul’s vaccine Power Grab Bill, A10711 (Paulin) /A9598 (Stavisky), passed by both Houses

The vaccine power grab bill Governor Kathy Hochul requested the legislature pass was rammed through both Houses in one day. The Health Committees in the Senate and Assembly passed the bill, as expected, in the morning and then it was sent immediately to the floor of both houses where it was passed.

This bill gives control over the New York vaccine schedule, recommendations and policy to the Governor and her appointed Commissioner of Health. The vaccines selected under A10711/S9598 will not have to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices, or by any other federal agency. The bill allows the governor to make these decisions solely on her own authority. The bill will give complete control over the vaccine schedule for “newborns” to the Governor and her appointees with no oversight from the legislature, federal agencies, or anybody else. The Governor becomes the vaccine dictator of New York.

It will be sent to the Governor where she is certain to sign her own bill.

Nonetheless, call the Governor’s office and let her know you oppose this bill.

(Contact information below)

A765 (McDonald)/S9893 (Krueger), The “RFKJR Act”, mandatory adult vaccine database bill passed in the Assembly.

This bill allows vaccine providers to put information about people in the state vaccine database without the need to get the person’s permission. They will be able to record whether someone received, or did not receive, a vaccine, and use that information for enforcement actions. This is one more step towards a completely mandatory adult vaccine database. The database is a surveillance and enforcement tool to give the state the information they need to enforce vaccine mandates, passports and other coercion and enforcement procedures.

This bill has been passed by the Assembly before, but up till now has not made progress in the Senate. Hopefully, we can keep this bill bottled up in the Senate Health Committee.

Click here to send messages to your Assemblymember and State Senator telling them that you oppose the” RFKJR Act” A765/S9893

https://www.votervoice.net/AUTISMACTION/Campaigns/136686/Respond

Call your Assemblymember and Senator and ask them to vote NO if this bill comes to the floor.

A2078 (Paulin)/S5724 (Skoufis) Mandatory hepatitis b shots for college was passed by the Assembly Health and Rules Committees

A2078 /S5724 would require hepatitis b shots to attend college in New York. Doesn’t matter if you are an online student or live out of state, or that hepatitis b is transmitted via sex or sharing needles, not sitting next to someone in economics class. The stupidest thing about this bill is that it would remain illegal to exclude a person from college who has an active case of hepatitis but a healthy person who did not get the shot could be denied an education. 46 States do not require hepatis b shots to attend college.

S5724 is still in the Senate Health Committee, and hopefully we can defeat it there.

Click here to send messages to your Assemblymember and State Senator telling them that you oppose mandatory hepatitis shots for college students. A2078/S5724

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A9140(Rosenthal)/S9604(Hinchey), Liability immunity for providers of vaccines NOT approved by the Federal Government was passed by the Assembly Health and Rules Committee

If Hochul is going to complete New York’s secession from the federal health agencies and mandate vaccines in New York not approved by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization practices, New York will need to provide immunity. A9140/S9604 provides immunity to workers who administer vaccines but not to the vaccine manufacturers. We expect another bill will arrive soon to give liability immunity to the vaccine producers.

The Senate Health Committee has taken no action on this bill.

Click here to send messages to your Assemblymember and State Senator telling them that you oppose losing your Constitutional right to justice just to promote the goals of the vaccine industry.

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Call your Assemblymember and senator and ask them to vote NO if this bill comes to the floor.

A3254a (Dinowitz), Summer camp campers must get all mandated vaccines was passed by the Assembly Health and Rules Committees

Requires minor campers at summer camps to be current with the vaccine schedule required for school. This is a one-house bill sponsored by Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz, meaning there is no companion bill in the Senate, and it cannot become law until an identical Senate bill appears

Call your Assemblymember and ask him or her to vote NO if this bill comes to the floor

TAKE ACTION

You must get on the phone today and call the following leaders in the legislature and let them know politely that you oppose the five bills

Governor Kathy Hochul, (518) 474-8390

Sen. Andrea Stewart Cousins, Senate Majority Leader (518) 455-2585

Sen. Gustavo Rivera, Health Committee Chair (518) 455-3395

Asm. Carl Heastie, Speaker of the Assembly (518) 455-3791

Call your State Senator and Assemblymember’s offices and ask to speak to the elected official and let him or her know that you want them to oppose these bills.

Look up your State Senator here: https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator

Look up your Assemblymember here: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/

Thank you!

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Well it depends on who you ask.

One thing is for sure, New Yorkers and folks across America are keeping a close eye on the movements of our new Mayor. Some people suggest we give him more time, that it is too early to make a judgement.

We say…. do not only keep an eye on him, but keep a CLOSE EYE on the DSA. FOLLOW THE MONEY.

If you want to hear insights from real New Yorkers who are truly boots on the ground such as Tramell Thompson of Progressive Action, take a listen to our latest podcast.

Please support people like him who are demonstrated leaders and

back it up with action to always to shine on light on New York, New Yorkers and corruption. Wepa!

Don’t forget to tune in to our livestream Monday nights 8pm via Cafecito Break via X and Youtube.

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A Republican with an Independent Media Platform, Cafecito Break talks to a Democrat Progressive who is currently serving a second term as Brooklyn Borough President about key issues affecting New Yorkers.

Antonio Reynoso, a Brooklyn Native is currently running for Congress. His main opponent is a Democratic Socialist with very little experience, who is not from NY, is a recent newcomer and someone who has been endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

New Yorkers can not afford to keep supporting inexperience and people who do not understand the culture of Brooklyn and New York City and the needs of the poor and working class…. Antonio Reynoso does.

If you are a Democrat in Brooklyn… Make sure you show up to VOTE.

The Democratic Primary is on June 23rd.

Americans want results, not more division. We may not agree or see eye to eye on all the issues with Antonio Reynoso, but we need people like him, a family man who loves NY, and will always be willing to listen and debate with people who disagree with him.

Can we focus and build on what unites us?

Gracias Antonio! We appreciate you.

Location: Grand Morelos Restaurant in Brooklyn

Photographs by Olivia Braccio

-Cafecito Break

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“You guys are talking to us because we’re in a spaceship really far from Earth, but you’re on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe,” Glover said. “Maybe the distance we are from you makes you think what we’re doing is special, but we’re the same distance from you. And I’m trying to tell you — just trust me — you are special.”

He then imparted a deeper message, saying: “In all of this emptiness — this is a whole bunch of nothing, this thing we call the universe — you have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together,” he said, referring to Earth.

“I think, as we go into Easter Sunday, thinking about all the cultures all around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing, and that we’ve gotta get through this together.”

Easter Message of Peace, Unity and Humanity from Astronaut Victor Glover

The timing of the Artemis mission was suspicious to many… why on April fools?

This is not the only big news that occurred on April 1st… The NYC Council delivered a HARSH reality check for our new Mayor with a rejection of his proposed budget plan. New Yorkers were surprised to see how members of the NYC Council from Right to Extreme Lefty united to SAY NO to the plan and offered ways to manage the current budget. The Mayor was not happy.

(see comment section on Instagram here)

Thank you NYC Council! It is refreshing to witness this kind of unification.

In our latest podcast with Mark, and RA of Cafecito Break, we talk about the 10 Point Energy Lockdown Plan, The Artemis Mission and our questions around it. We also share some NYC news.

CAFECITO REFLECTION

We are living in unsettling times, but these times also offer us an opportunity to get laser focused on what we want and don’t want in our lives.

This is why some folks are setting up new boundaries. Some folks are scheduling more time to share with loved ones. While others are keeping it more simple and saying, we need to LOVE more.

We recommend adding something in your schedule each day that is just for you… even if it is only five minutes.

Thank you for being here.

Love and peace to you.

Join us Mondays 8pm for our latest Cafecito Break 11 Livestream Mission.

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We should never let differences / ideas separate us to the point where we refuse to listen and work with folks we do not like/ disagree with. This is dangerous.

In this episode we talk about No Kings Protests, the chaos in the world that has people feeling overwhelmed with news fatigue to the point where folks are disconnecting and unplugging from trying to figure out what is happening.

Pero, we can not forget about the Epstein Files and what is being revealed which is dark and terrifying and should have masses of people in uproar protesting out in the streets.

RA and Mark offer a gentle reminder to stay human in these times. Propaganda tries to make us feel small and insignificant, but the truth is — we are divine beings. Take time to fill your own cup first. And don’t forget to connect with others in real social moments too — science shows it’s one of the healthiest things we can do for our hearts and minds. Balance both. You matter. We all do.

In the spirit of unity we invited BK Borough President, Antonio Reynoso to an upcoming Happy Hour. He accepted. Stay tuned for details.

New Yorkers must work together to save NY.

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

Thank you MAHA warriors who came out to support Children’s Health Defense and MAHA’ during our day in our state capital raising awareness for vaccine rights and vaccine injury.

Cafecito Break

March 24th, 2026 - Albany NY, we advocated for vaccine rights and united in support of the vaccine injured.

Led by Children’s Health Defense in collaboration with MAHA warriors such as Mary Holland, Michael Kane, John Gilmore, Tramell Thompson, Naomi Wolf, Mark Gorton, Bobbie Anne Cox, Jimmy Wagner, O Brian Pastrana, Sujata Gibson, The Spirit Drummers and more.

Livestreamed / Recorded by Cafecito Break

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Not only is March Women’s Month, its our month! lol

We would like to first thank God and our families for all of their love and encouragement. But very importantly, we would like to thank all of you! We would have never made it to 14 years if it wasn’t for your faith, prayers, and support! There have been many times in this journey where we almost gave up. But God always sends little Angels to cheer us on… to say. Keep Going!

We will always be grateful to you! Gracias tanto! We love you!

We're thrilled to celebrate 14 incredible years of Cafecito Break — 14 years of bold, independent voices, real conversations, community wellness, and unfiltered truth from a grassroots Latino perspective right here in NYC.

Help us keep the cafecito flowing and the mission strong as we step into year 15! Your support today means we can continue producing indie media, covering the stories that matter, and showing up where it counts — whether that's City Hall, the streets, or your screen.

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ABOUT: Alex and Rosangel, known as the Perez Sisters, are indie media creators, event producers, and lifelong best friends. With backgrounds in wellness, entertainment and production - including work with MTV - they have dedicated their talents to creating content that uplifts and connects. Together, they produce Cafecito Break, a feel-good show that blends culture, community, politics, music and conversation.

Advocates for medical freedom and grassroots connection, the sisters co-create events throughout New York City designed to inspire, empower, and bring people together.

Cafecito Break technically born March 4 2011 but we celebrate the first day we hit the airwaves which was March 8th 2012 on WBAI FM NYC

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Apologies for our untimely Cafecito Break absence. Life is life-ing for The Perez Sisters. Our mother has been in the hospital for weeks. She is now in recovery. Thank God.

We feel grateful for every day God allows us to share time with a woman who despite having such a hard life, gave her children the best she could. She took care of us when we were babies and now is our turn. We intend to honor her and be as present as best we can.

These past few weeks / years have been incredibly challenging. It is one thing to help support a loved one during a vulnerable time, it’s another thing to deal with the hospitals, the staff, the appointments, the miscommunication, catching mistakes, the constant battles for less medicine, learning to become an advocate, knowing when to push back, being ok with asking questions, and questioning why doctors are deciding to proceed with a patient’s care a certain way.

At the end of the day, one must not forget that the hospitals while providing care, are indeed also running a business. There have been many times in our parents care journey where we felt certain processes, medications, procedures were pushed because it would make the hospital more money.

Unfortunately, there are heartbreaking cases where families are shut out from key, life-changing decisions about their loved one’s care while the person is hospitalized—such as major treatment choices, end-of-life options, or discharge plans—even when the family wants to be involved.

And this is why, we and RA began our weekly Monday 8pm livestream this week with this video…

A Father’s Fight to Save His Daughter…. Custody vs. Hospital: Who Decides?

Other Topics Covered:

The Flu Vaccine - Did it do more harm than good?

Terrorism in NYC - The Makeshift bomb That Thankfully Failed

Mayor Mamdani’s Death Tax

We also share mask mandate stories of the COVID past that still haunt us til this day

and lastly,

The Perez Sisters are celebrating their personal birthdays and also Cafecito Break’s

We are celebrating 14 years of Cafecito Break!

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Unidos Somos mas fuertes!

United we are stronger !

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The Shadow of the Sun is an Independent film by Miguel Angel Ferrer and it is a love letter to Venezuela. We had an opportunity to interview him in in English and in Spanish. Take a listen to our English interview below.

About the film:

Leo (Carlos Manuel Gonzalez) is a blue-collar worker with a musical past living in the remote city of Acarigua, nestled in the Venezuelan inland empire. Haunted by financial debt and problems at home, he does anything to stay afloat. One day, his younger brother Alex (Anyelo Lopez) who has been deaf since birth, offers him a solution: to participate in a musical contest in the capital, Caracas, performing a song that he has written himself, because the first prize may solve all his economic problems. Forced by circumstance, Leo must take a leap of faith, unearth his dormant musical talent, and do the impossible to change his and his brother’s future by joining their voices in an unforgettable journey. source Rotten Tomatoes

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Watch on Youtube: Our interviews with Venezuelans in NYC grateful to learn about Maduro’s Arrest

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Those of us who have been keeping a close eye are not surprised… but it still stings.

Mayor Mamdani inherited a budget crisis.

NYC is broke. While his team has uncovered savings, there are billions still needed. His solutions? Raising taxes on corporations / wealthy New Yorkers and /or raising property taxes. This also includes dipping into reserves.

The reactions witnessed on this day inside this press room echo what many New Yorkers feel… uneasy panic.

Stay connected with us… we intend to continue to bring you updates from NYC and City Hall.

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The Right’s continuous child-like racist bashing of Bad Bunny was disappointing. Their nonstop outrage about decisions that were already made and set in motion was misplaced. It should have been directed to Jay Z, the NFL, instead an unnecessary amount of vitriol poured out from people with big platforms some who also claim to live a Christian life.

They reduced the argument to past outfit choices, ICE Out, and the fact that he only performs in Spanish. They didn’t seem interested in conversation or other perspectives. They failed to report updated news that indicated he was putting Puerto Rico's plight and relationship with the United States on the spot light. This moment could have served to showcase the truth about Puerto Rico’s status and the truth about why it is so damn near impossible for people to thrive on that island. It could have served as an opportunity to attract audiences who are looking to listen to conservative voices. Instead they not only alienated potential walk-aways, they alienated Puerto Rican Conservatives like my sister and I.

His last album which is a love letter to Puerto Rico has been a big part of his show presentations and not only a huge hit in Puerto Rico, but also internationally.

Turning Point’s Half time show stunt was also in poor taste. What happened to casting stones? Seems like this organization has bigger things to worry about.

This is a moment to educate folks about the real relationship the United States has with Puerto Rico. Say what you want about Bad Bunny, but he did what no other artist has done ….. he put our Puerto Rican culture, our stories, essence and colonial relationship with the United States on center stage in a beautiful inspiring artistic cinematic way. 🇵🇷☕️

Did you watch the show? Which one? What were your thoughts?

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Have you heard about the woman who married an AI companion… allegedly?

On December 2025, it was reported that a woman in Japan married an AI-generated boyfriend. The AI muchacho was present at the wedding via a phone screen. Rings were also exchanged in the ceremony.

Would you be open to having an AI buddy? Could having an AI buddy help with the loneliness epidemic?

Many are warning humans are treading dangerous territory with AI. Ay ay ay.

Topics also covered is the BIG News of the US leaving the WHO.

We also chat deeper about other ways we are tracked online.

Trigger warning: We started the show with a meme video for laughs. It’s healthy to laugh in moments that feel like we are living in a reality show.

Set Reminder… Don’t forget to tune in Monday 8pm ET for our live show hosted with RA, Kozi, and Mark.

God bless you.

Thank you for being here.

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Rosangel’ s Summer Solstice 2025 message.

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The vaccine fight is far from over. Take a listen to our MAHA update with founder of Autism Action Network, John Gilmore. Then keep listening for pt two of this conversation where we chat NY Updates with a focus on COPA with Councilmember, Joann Ariola.

New York has been lucky to have John Gilmore whom we regard as The Godfather of the Medical Freedom Movement in New York. He has paved the way for many and has tirelessly defended New Yorkers medical rights through his outreach and advocacy.

We are also lucky to have Councilmember Joann Ariola who cares about everyday New Yorkers, home owners and small businesses. She discusses how COPA would infringe on the rights of homeowners, but that’s not all.

Take a listen. Comment below and let us know your thoughts. Thank you for all the ways you support Cafecito Break.

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A million thanks for your donations. 🥰

And please do not forget to join RosAngel, Kozi, and Mark for our livestream Monday night 8pm ET via Cafecito Break.

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I had a gun pointed at me…

When Government Replaces Parents…

By age 10 I was molested…

Don’t co parent with government…

We are all a little broken inside …..

Hurt People Hurt People, Healed People Heal People….

Feat Mamabear Parental Rights Advocate, Tia Bess

Recently featured on Soft White Underbelly

Take a listen. It’s empowering. It’s emotional. It’s soul healing.

Thank you. Cafecito Break

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Take a listen to our conversation where we discuss how our big hermano wants more tracking and tracing, surveillance, your social media and email data.

Is this lack of privacy a bit too much?

(Recorded a few weeks ago…)

Hosted by RA, Kozi and Mark. Don’t forget to join us live Monday’s 8pm via Cafecito Break on X, Youtube and Rumble

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