Ep. 3 | Esme Zuniga: Generations of Family Members Serving the People
"All politics is local."
Episode 3
In this episode, I talk to Esme Zuniga, who works at the DFW environmental justice organization Downwinders at Risk. I met Esme when I started volunteering for Downwinders in their Toxic Twins campaign to shut down two asphalt shingle factories in Dallas.
We explore her journey from community organizing in the Rio Grande Valley to her impactful work with Downwinders at Risk. Esme shares her family’s deep-rooted history in Texas, her early influences in activism, and the challenges and triumphs she faced as the Communications Director for the Hidalgo County Democratic Party. We also discuss the importance of local political engagement, the evolving landscape of activism in Dallas, and the need for a united Democratic front.
I have to say, I really enjoyed this episode. I expected to interview Esme mostly about environmental justice, but we actually dove deep into Democratic Party infrastructure. Tune in to discover how she convinced one popular head of the DNC to attend an event in the Valley.
Thank you, Esme!
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