Best Latino Podcasts (2024)

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Musical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl Ultra 46:49

2d ago46:49

46:49

Welcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how we can practice self-care as we continue to grapple with the atrocities in Gaza. Listen with care. Afro-Cuban soul star Dayme Arocena joins Tamarindo to talk about her first album in 5 years,…

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Sergio M. González, "Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging and Faith in Twentieth-Century Wisconsin" (U Illinois Press, 2024) 1:21:29

2d ago1:21:29

1:21:29

“Wisconsin has always been my home. It’s not a place, however, where I’ve always felt at home,” (ix) declares Dr. Sergio M. González in the first two lines of his acknowledgments for his recently published book Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging & Faith in Twentieth-Century Wisconsin (University of Illinois Press, 2024). These two sentences are …

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Capítulo 199: Childfree By Choice with Vicky Loza 59:08

2d ago59:08

59:08

Personal trainer, entrepreneur, and influencer, Vicky Loza, also known as Vicky The Fit Chick, went viral when one of her Instagram posts encouraged her women followers to discuss why they've chosen to remain childfree. Loza was inundated with hateful comments and messages and this wasn't the first time. She joins Locatora Radio to discuss why she …

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Tara López, "Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso" (U Texas Press, 2024) 51:21

1d ago51:21

51:21

Tara López's Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso (University of Texas Press, 2024), is an immersive study of the influential and predominantly Chicanx punk rock scene in El Paso, Texas. Punk rock is known for its daring subversion, and so is the West Texas city of El Paso. In Chuco Punk, Tara López dives into the rebellious sonic history of the…

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Top 25 Countdown: #24 How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write 20:33

37m ago20:33

20:33

Our Top 25 Countdown Continues! "Who is she? What does she want? Why can't she have it?" Those are the questions the Newbery Medal-winning children's author asks about each of her young Latina protagonists. What Meg Medina wanted was to write professionally, but first, she had to get brave. Follow Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooks. and find all her …

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Adam Goodman, "The Deportation Machine: America’s Long History of Expelling Immigrants" (Princeton UP, 2020) 1:07:09

17m ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Many of us know that immigrants have been deported from the United States for well over a century, but has anyone ever asked how? In The Deportation Machine: America’s Long History of Expelling Immigrants (Princeton University Press, 2020), author Adam Goodman brings together new archival evidence to write an expansive history of deportation from t…

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Richard E. Ocejo, "Sixty Miles Upriver: Gentrification and Race in a Small American City" (Princeton UP, 2024) 1:00:40

17m ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Newburgh is a small postindustrial city of some twenty-eight thousand people located sixty miles north of New York City in the Hudson River Valley. Like many other similarly sized cities across America, it has been beset with poverty and crime after decades of decline, with few opportunities for its predominantly minority residents. Sixty Miles Upr…

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362 - Rethinking Labels and Identity with Yvonne 1:15:48

22m ago1:15:48

1:15:48

In this episode, Pam sits down with Yvonne, a passionate public speaker and entrepreneur, to explore her journey from the tech industry to pursuing her true passion. Join us as we delve into Yvonne's inspiring story and her dedication to empowering Latinas and introverts through her work. Follow Yvonne on all things social: Instagram Latina Present…

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Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice 1:01:24

1h ago1:01:24

1:01:24

What makes Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) uniquely Latinx? And how can university leaders, staff, and faculty transform these institutions into spaces that promote racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation? Today’s book is: Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice (Johns Hopkins UP, 2023), by Dr. Gina A…

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Toxic Workplaces and What to do About It 1:00:13

5d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Many of us have encountered work situations that don’t always feel inclusive, safe, or where we can be our authentic selves. It can at times feel like we don’t have the power to make a difference where we work. The truth is, with the right tools, resources, and support, there can be ways to start to make a positive change. On this episode, we speak…

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Capítulo 198: One Mother's Mission: Norma Melgoza Paredes 23:57

9d ago23:57

23:57

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we're joined by Norma Melgoza Paredes, founder of The Hissing Cats Corp and grieving mother. In 2022, Melgoza-Paredes lost both of her daughters, Candice and Marylyn. She is on a mission to tell their stories and raise awareness about a specific prescription medicine. Content Wanrning: Please be advised th…

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What is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MD 29:41

7h ago29:41

29:41

Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression th…

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M. Ramirez and D. Peterson, "Ignored Racism: White Animus Toward Latinos (Cambridge UP, 2020) 59:34

9d ago59:34

59:34

Although Latinos are now the largest non-majority group in the United States, existing research on white attitudes toward Latinos has focused almost exclusively on attitudes toward immigration. Ignored Racism: White Animus Toward Latinos (Cambridge University Press) changes that. It argues that such accounts fundamentally underestimate the politica…

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Remix: Why Bricia Lopez Wants You to Embrace the Art of Asada 19:39

41m ago19:39

19:39

This week, we bring you another one of our favorite conversations around food. As she was researching her new cookbook, Asada: The Art of Mexican Style Grilling, the LA restaurateur began to realize how men dominate the grill scene. Now, she’s trying to change that by giving others the tools and inspiration to master asada. Bricia explains the fina…

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361 - Understanding Chronemics for Effective Communication with Pam 28:55

3d ago28:55

28:55

Listeners, this week we have a solo episode with Pam. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of chronemics, the study of time in communication. Join us to discover how cultural differences in time perception can shape our interactions, relationships, and work dynamics. Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Instagram Facebook http://c…

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Latinos Run with Maria Solis Belizaire 43:00

12d ago43:00

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Maria Solis Belizaire, the Founder and CEO of Latinos Run. Maria, an activist, speaker, and marathoner, has dedicated her life to uniting the Latino community through running and other forms of exercise. Maria's commitment to health and fitness stems from personal loss and a desire to make a positive impact…

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Danielle R. Olden, "Racial Uncertainties: Mexican Americans, School Desegregation, and the Making of Race in Post–Civil Rights America" (U California Press, 2022) 1:21:57

14m ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Mexican Americans have often fit uncertainly into the white/non-white binary that has goverens much of American history. After Colorado, and much of the rest of the American West, became American claimed territory after the Mexican-Americna War in 1848, thousands of formerly Mexican citizens became American citizens. Flash foward a century to post-…

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Omar Valerio-Jiménez, "Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:11:26

14m ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Omar Valerio-Jiménez's book Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship (UNC Press, 2024) analyzes the ways collective memories of the US-Mexico War have shaped Mexican Americans' civil rights struggles over several generations. As the first Latinx people incorporated into the nation, Mexican Americans were offered US citizensh…

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Benjamin Bryce and David M. K. Sheinin, "Race and Transnationalism in the Americas" (U Pittsburgh Press, 2021) 39:15

14m ago39:15

39:15

Edited by Benjamin Bryce and David Sheinin, Race and Transnationalism in the Americas (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2021), highlights the importance of transnational forces in shaping the concept of race and understanding of national belonging across the Americas, from the late nineteenth century to the present times. The book also examines how …

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Capítulo 197: Radical Mothering with Anayvette Martínez 50:43

16d ago50:43

50:43

Anayvette Martínez is the co-founder of Radical Monarchs, an organization that supports young girls & gender expansive youth of color. Martínez joins Locatora Radio to discuss how her daughter inspired the creation of the org, what it means to practice radical mothering, and creating a chosen family. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locato…

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Remix: Chef Ariel Fox is Expanding Our Understanding of 'Authentic' Cuisine 20:47

7d ago20:47

20:47

We continue with our favorite conversations around food. The VP for Dos Caminos and Del Friscos pulls back the curtain on what it takes to launch a restaurant, talks about the difference between competing on Hell's Kitchen as a newbie versus an established chef, and shares the personal change that inspired her new cookbook: Spice Kitchen: Healthy L…

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360 - Nurturing Compassion with Elayna Fernandez 1:14:41

19d ago1:14:41

1:14:41

In this episode, Pam chats with the incredible Elayna Fernandez about trauma-informed leadership, embracing personal stories, and the power of self-compassion. They delve into identity, racial connotations, and the healing properties of culture. Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering conversation! Follow Elayna on all things social: Website Instagr…

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Capítulo 196: Shapeshifting with Girl Ultra 45:15

18h ago45:15

45:15

Mariana de Miguel aka Girl Ultra joins us to discuss her Coachella debut, how Mexico City shows up in her sound, and how second-gen Mexican Americans are connecting with her music. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios

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Remix: How Karla Vasquez Reclaimed Salvadoran Food 26:09

23d ago26:09

26:09

We are celebrating almost 300 episodes of Latina to Latina! For the first Monday of every month, we are counting down our top 25 episodes of all time. In between, we'll curate special playlists of some of our favorite episodes. For the next three weeks, we bring you some of our favorite conversations about food. When Karla Vasquez learned that ther…

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359 - Embracing Motherhood and Cultural Identity with Katia Reguero Lindor 1:00:16

33m ago1:00:16

1:00:16

In this episode, we sit down with the insightful Katia Reguero Lindor, a passionate advocate for meaningful motherhood. Katia candidly shares her experiences as a Latina mother, delving into the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal fulfillment. From dispelling societal expectations to navigating the complexities of cultural identity and…

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Capítulo 195: Hot To Hate with Jillian Hernandez 1:01:26

30d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

How did Jennifer Lopez go from icon to the internet's most ridiculed? After the release of JLO's latest projects, "This Is Me Now" and "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", we noticed a slew of JLO hate. In this capítulo, we make a case for art criticism and are joined by scholar and writer, Jillian Hernandez. She discusses what this rise in slande…

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Colaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy 15:30

13d ago15:30

15:30

En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamient…

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Ariana Mangual Figueroa, "Knowing Silence: How Children Talk about Immigration Status in School" (U Minnesota Press, 2024) 30:03

28d ago30:03

30:03

Learning from children about citizenship status and how it shapes their schooling. There is a persistent assumption in the field of education that children are largely unaware of their immigration status and its implications. In Knowing Silence: How Children Talk about Immigration Status in School (U Minnesota Press, 2024), Ariana Mangual Figueroa …

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Top 25 Countdown: #25 What Media Mogul Nely Galán Can Teach Us About the Art of Reinvention 24:12

1M ago24:12

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To celebrate almost 300 episodes of Latina to Latina, for the first Monday of every month, we are counting down our top 25 episodes of all time. In between, we'll curate special playlists of some of our favorite episodes. Coming in at #25: This television executive turned entrepreneur took a major detour—mid career—to go back to school. Nely shares…

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Julia G. Young, "Mexican Exodus: Emigrants, Exiles, and Refugees of the Cristero War" (Oxford UP, 2019) 52:29

26d ago52:29

52:29

In Mexican Exodus: Emigrants, Exiles, and Refugees of the Cristero War (Oxford University Press, 2019), Julia G. Young reframes the Cristero War as a transnational conflict, using previously unexamined archival materials from both Mexico and the United States to investigate the intersections between Mexico's Cristero War and Mexican migration to th…

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358 - Discovering the Layers of Personal Change: Lessons from Restoring an Old Table 22:45

4d ago22:45

22:45

Today, Pam takes us on a personal journey of change and transformation as she reflects on her recent move and a special table that has been with her for the last decade. Using the transtheoretical model of behavior change, she breaks down her experience into the five stages of change. Join Pam as she shares how her DIY table restoration served as a…

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Capítulo 194: USC's "Happiest Daddy:" Lázaro Aguero 57:32

1M ago57:32

57:32

The University of Southern California (USC) has made headlines for how university administrators have handled student protests and on-campus activations in support of Palestine. We're joined by USC father and activist, Lázaro Aguero, who was present during the protest and police escalation last Wednesday, April 24th. A clip of Aguero went viral aft…

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How Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez is Complicating the Immigrant Narrative 18:54

1M ago18:54

18:54

When her parents’ tourists visas expired, and they were no longer allowed entry into the United States, Elizabeth, an American citizen, persuaded her parents to allow her to stay in Arizona solo. She was only 15 years-old. Even as she contended with housing and food insecurity, Elizabeth managed to graduate valedictorian of her high school class, b…

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357 - From Biology to Cannabis Industry with Laura Similien 1:02:33

8d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this week's episode, we sit down with the remarkable Laura Similien, founder of Seasoned by the Sun, a CBD skincare line, and the COO of Low Key Dispensary in Boston, Massachusetts. Laura shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to the United States at the age of 12, and her experiences navigating cultural shock and adaptation during this …

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Capítulo 193: Tending To Your Inner Garden with Natalia Lafourcade 44:29

1M ago44:29

44:29

Welcome to Season 9, locamores! In this first capítulo, we catch up on what we've been up to off-season and introduce our new theme: Love At First Listen. In the later half of this episode, we sit down with Grammy-Award Winning Artist, Natalia Lafource at Sony Studios, to discuss the making of her album, how she connects with her audience, and what…

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How Cecilia Marquez is Retelling the History of the American South 19:18

1M ago19:18

19:18

In her new book, Making the Latino South, the Hunt Family Assistant Professor in History at Duke University chronicles the dramatic racial evolution of non-Black Latinos living in the American South from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Follow Cecilia on X (formerly Twitter) @ProfCeciliaM , and learn more about her research here, and find her book her…

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Héctor Beltrán, "Code Work: Hacking Across the US/México Techno-Borderlands" (Princeton UP, 2023) 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

In Code Work: Hacking Across the US/México Techno-Borderlands (Princeton UP, 2023), Héctor Beltrán examines Mexican and Latinx coders’ personal strategies of self-making as they navigate a transnational economy of tech work. Beltrán shows how these hackers apply concepts from the code worlds to their lived experiences, deploying batches, loose coup…

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356 - Exploring Intersectionality: A Writer's Journey with Andrew Boryga 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

In today's episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Andrew Boryga, the talented author of "Victim." Join us as Andrew takes us on a journey through the creative process, sharing the triumphs and challenges of bringing his book to life. From the intricate characters of Javi and Gio to the powerful themes woven throughout his work, Andrew …

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Diana Leon-Boys, "Elena, Princesa of the Periphery: Disney’s Flexible Latina Girl" (Rutgers UP, 2023) 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In the summer of 2016, Disney introduced its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor. Elena, Princess of the Periphery: Disney’s Flexible Latina Girl (Rutgers University Press, 2023) by Dr. Diana Leon-Boys explores this Disney property using multiple case studies to understand its approach to girlhood and Latinidad. Following the circuit of culture …

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The Things We Didn't Know: A Conversation with Elba Iris Pérez 50:35

30d ago50:35

50:35

Today’s book is: The Things We Didn’t Know (Gallery Books, 2024), by Dr. Elba Iris Pérez’s. A cross-cultural coming-of-age story, The Things We Didn’t Know is inspired by the author’s own experiences growing up between Woronoco, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico. It explores Andrea Rodríguez’s childhood between Puerto Rico and a small Massachusetts fa…

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Eve Golden, "Strictly Dynamite: The Sensational Life of Lupe Velez" (UP of Kentucky, 2023) 35:11

1M ago35:11

35:11

Before Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, and Penelope Cruz, there was Lupe Velez―one of the first Latin-American stars to sweep past the xenophobia of old Hollywood and pave the way for future icons from around the world. Her career began in the silent era, when her beauty was enough to make it onto the silver screen, but with the rise of talkies, Velez c…

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Introducing: Locatora Season 9 3:06

19d ago3:06

3:06

Welcome to Locatora Season 9! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios

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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI) 23:15

20d ago23:15

23:15

In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting h…

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Raquel Reichard Wants You to Know that Self-Care Isn’t One Size Fits All 21:11

1M ago21:11

21:11

She wrote her book, Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit, deep in her own grief, a year after suddenly losing her best friend. Raquel shares what that experience taught her about self-care and community care, living with life-changing loss, and how she is building a career in media from her beloved O…

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355 - Remixing Legal Life, Identity, and Mental Health with Siria Gutierrez 1:13:48

22d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Siria Gutierrez. We delve into her experiences with ADHD and trauma, the importance of mentorship, and her path to embracing her diverse heritage. Siria also shares her upcoming book release, "The Retreat," and the transformative power of claiming her Guatemalan and Nicaraguan identity. So…

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Dolores Huerta on Tamarindo 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Dolores Huerta is an activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocate…

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LTL x Poderistas Live at The William Vale: Featuring Xochitl Gonzalez! 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

Check out our live recording of Latina to Latina x Poderistas in conversation with Xochitl Gonzalez, author of the new novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last - taped before a live audience at The William Vale on March 27th, 2024! Follow Xochitl on instagram @xochitltheg and find her book, Anita de Monte Laughs Last, here. Learn more about Poderistas and…

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354 - Environmental Advocacy and Community Empowerment with Liz Hurtado 58:51

29d ago58:51

58:51

In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Liz Hurtado, national field manager at Moms Clean Air Force and passionate advocate for environmental and health equity, joins Pam in an enlightening conversation. Liz shares her journey from her childhood in Peru to her impactful role with Moms Clean Air Force. She discusses the lack of representation of people of …

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Mauricio Fernando Castro, "Only a Few Blocks to Cuba: Cold War Refugee Policy, the Cuban Diaspora, and the Transformations of Miami" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) 1:11:19

1M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

In Only a Few Blocks to Cuba: Cold War Refugee Policy, the Cuban Diaspora, and the Transformations of Miami (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024), Mauricio Castro shows how the U.S. government came to view Cuban migration to Miami as a strategic asset during the Cold War, in the process investing heavily in the city's development and shaping its future as a…

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Katya Echazarreta's Historic Voyage to Space 55:54

2M ago55:54

55:54

In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to …

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