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"El Piolin," American At Last
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(
Dan Carino
)
Jul 5, 2008
"El Piolin," American At Last
"El Piolin" (Eddie Sotelo) is the single most listened-to radio personality in Southern California. Twenty-two years after entering the country illegally, he's now a full-fledged citizen. He chatted with correspondent Jackson Musker after making it official.
Eddie Sotelo a.k.a. Piolin, which translates roughly to "tweety bird." He's been chirping on his morning drive-time show about his path to citizenship for many months.
Eddie Sotelo a.k.a. Piolin, which translates roughly to "tweety bird." He's been chirping on his morning drive-time show about his path to citizenship for many months.
(
Jackson Musker
)

"El Piolin" (Eddie Sotelo) is the single most listened-to radio personality in Southern California. Twenty-two years after entering the country illegally, he's now a full-fledged citizen. He chatted with correspondent Jackson Musker after making it official.

"El Piolin" (Eddie Sotelo) is the single most listened-to radio personality in Southern California. Twenty-two years after entering the country illegally, he's now a full-fledged citizen. He chatted with correspondent Jackson Musker after making it official.