Author Daniel A. Olivas poses next to the cover of his recent book, <em>Chicano Frankenstein</em>

Author Daniel A. Olivas poses next to the cover of his recent book, Chicano Frankenstein / Author headshot via publisher

Daniel Olivas's novel, Chicano Frankenstein, puts a new spin on the age-old Frankenstein story. In this retelling, 12 million "reanimated" people provide a cheap workforce for the United States...and face a very familiar type of bigotry. On this episode, host B.A. Parkers speaks to Olivas about what this sci-fi story can help us understand about our real and current immigration system. We also ask, in a world of racism, bigotry, and politicking, who is the real monster?

Tags: sci-fi  Frankenstein  Immigration