Talking with Thalia

Talking with Thalia, "Coffee Talk": A Warm Welcome

In this episode of Talking with Thalia Coffee Talk, Thalia chats with Nicole Durchy, a recent transplant to the Coachella Valley. Nicole shares her perspective on the ongoing farmworker strike in Los Angeles, and emphasizes the importance of community solidarity and the need to protect vulnerable workers. She also talks about adjusting to the desert heat and her excitement about joining a vibrant, welcoming community—on her birthday, no less.

By: Thalia Hayden

July 19, 2025

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Talking with Thalia, "Coffee Talk": A Warm Welcome