Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast
Two journalists deliver a weekly, no-holds-barred leftist analysis of Mexican politics, debunking corporate media narratives from a pro-4T perspective.
A co-hosted commentary show offering a consistently left-wing viewpoint on Mexican and Latin American current events. Episodes are built around debunking specific news stories from outlets like El Universal or The New York Times, analyzing polling data, and defending the policies of the Morena government. The hosts provide a counter-narrative to what they label as biased, right-wing, and imperialist media coverage.
“Soberanía's defining feature is its explicit mission to rebut specific English-language media narratives about Mexico from an unapologetically socialist and anti-imperialist stance. The dynamic between the two hosts and Kurt Hackbarth's signature vuvuzela blast to mark key moments give the show a unique, combative, and often celebratory energy.”
Who hosts this show
Soberanía is hosted by journalists José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth. Granados Ceja is a Mexico City-based political analyst and writer with two decades of experience covering social movements in Latin America for outlets like Truthout and The Nation. Hackbarth is a US-born writer, playwright, and naturalized Mexican citizen who is a contributor for Jacobin and an analyst on Mexico's Canal Once. The podcast was created to counter what the hosts saw as poor and misleading English-language coverage of Mexican politics.
Credentials & credits
- José Luis Granados Ceja: Journalist & Political Analyst
- José Luis Granados Ceja: Staff Writer, Venezuela Analysis
- Kurt Hackbarth: Journalist, Writer, Playwright
- Kurt Hackbarth: Mexico Correspondent, Jacobin
- Kurt Hackbarth: Analyst, Canal Once
- Kurt Hackbarth: B.A. Politics, Philosophy & Economics, Fairfield University
Other ventures
- Sin Muros (TV Program)
- Mexico Solidarity Project
- Breakthrough News
- Grosso Modo TV (Political Satire)
- Matanga Taller-Editorial (Publishing House)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Election Lessons from the South: Cepeda's Concession vs. Sánchez's Challenge.Jun 25, 2026 · 19 min
- 03AMLO in the Crosshairs (Again) - Ep 112Jun 25, 2026 · 59 min
- 04
- 05
- 06Salinas Pliego Humiliated at World CupJun 19, 2026 · 23 min
- 07Mexico Embraces IranJun 18, 2026 · 10 min
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01The Monsiváis Forgery: How Mexico’s Right Wing Faked an Interview...
A prime example of the show's core mission: a detailed, evidence-based debunking of a viral piece of misinformation targeting AMLO.
- 0246% Fewer Homicides, 71% Approval—So Why Is the U.S. Still Pushing a "Cartel-Controlled" Mexico?
Demonstrates the hosts' focus on highlighting positive government statistics they argue are ignored by international media.
- 03Election Lessons from the South: Cepeda's Concession vs. Sánchez's Challenge.
Showcases the podcast's broader scope, placing Mexican politics within the context of wider trends across Latin America.
What you'll be asked on this show
The primary format is co-host analysis, not interviews. However, the podcast includes a monthly interview series called 'El Taller'. Based on episode descriptions, these are long-form conversations with political figures. Without direct evidence from an interview episode, a detailed analysis of the hosts' specific questioning style is not possible.
The show is a two-hander between co-hosts José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth, who analyze a handful of topics per episode. They frequently display articles or poll data on-screen while deconstructing them. The tone is a mix of serious political analysis and informal, sometimes satirical, commentary, with a clear aim to arm the listener with arguments against mainstream narratives.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“It would appear that AMLO is still president of this country, or not?”
A rhetorical question used to introduce analysis of the Mexican opposition's continued focus on the former president.
- Q.02
“Did something happen during those years to cause trust in news to collapse?”
An ironic framing used to begin a segment discussing declining public trust in corporate media.
industry
1- Q.01
“What do you think is the reason for Movimiento Ciudadano's drop in support?”
Prompts co-host analysis into the polling performance of a specific political party.
backstory
1- Q.01
“What was the name of the special police force during Prohibition?”
Used to set up a historical comparison for a contemporary political issue.
Signature segments
- · Kurt Hackbarth's vuvuzela sound effect
- · Debunking specific media stories (e.g., the Monsiváis forgery)
- · Analyzing polling data to contrast with media narratives
- · The recurring phrase "Twitter is not the real world"
- · The 'Losers and Haters' segment critiquing pundits
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically prominent political figures, activists, and thinkers aligned with Mexico's Fourth Transformation and the broader Latin American left. The format's interview segment, 'El Taller,' features combative and well-known voices like senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña.
- Gerardo Fernández Noroñaon 'Yo No Tengo Duda de que Acabarán en la Cárcel Alejandro Moreno y María Eugenia Campos' - Noroña
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The evidence reviewed contains no mention of sponsors or advertisements. The podcast is associated with the non-profit Mexico Solidarity Project.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Soberanía?
- The podcast is hosted by journalists José Luis Granados Ceja and Kurt Hackbarth.
- What is the podcast's political perspective?
- Soberanía offers a grassroots, left-wing perspective supportive of Mexico's 'Fourth Transformation' (4T) movement and critical of US foreign policy and corporate media.
- What is the format of the show?
- The main format is a weekly co-hosted news analysis show. It also features a monthly long-form interview series called 'El Taller'.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, it is a weekly podcast with episodes released regularly.
- What does 'Soberanía' mean?
- 'Soberanía' is Spanish for 'Sovereignty,' reflecting the show's focus on national autonomy and anti-imperialist themes.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [01]Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Soberanía - Mexico Solidarity Mediamexicosolidarity.com
- [03]Kurt Hackbarth - Jacobin Author Pagejacobin.com
- [04]José Luis Granados Ceja | Truthouttruthout.org
- [05]José Luis Granados Ceja | The Nationthenation.com
- [06]Kurt Hackbarth, Writer and Playwright (Official Website)kurthackbarth.com
- [07]Helping You Take Out the Media Trash | México Solidarity Projectmexicosolidarity.com
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