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The Ecotiva Radio hosts dive into the history of Latinx immigrants in the Midwest. They discuss how agriculture industries first attracted Mexican immigrants to Chicago in the 1920’s and how their dispersal into the rest of the vast region was led by big agriculture. Listen now and learn how our Midwestern identity is tied to food, industry, and immigration. E C O J U S T I C E L I N K SMidwestern ImmigrationWho is concerned about Climate Change? Regional Climate Change Impact I D E N T I T Y L I N K S Latinx History in ChicagoMexican History in Chicago Latinx Midwestern MigrationImmigrants Fill Midwestern TownsF O O D L I N K SU.S. Crop BeltsUSDA: Midwestern Agriculture

On this very first episode, the hosts discuss the big picture of Climate Change and the phenomenon of climate migration. They will address how they define climate migration and talk about the implications climate change and migration have on Indiana and the Great Lakes region. E C O J U S T I C E L I N K SGreta Thunberg | Climate RefugeesWorld Climate Migration Patterns Hurricane María | Climate Change in IndianaGoshen Flood | Green Infrastructure

Hey everyone and welcome to Ecotiva Radio! On our introductory episode you will meet your hosts: Mandira Panta, Marbella Chavez, and José Chiquito. We will talk about the kind of podcast Ecotiva Radio will, our format, and why we decided to establish the Ecotiva Collective.