Best Alberto Cruz Podcasts (2024)

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Lizbeth dela Cruz Santana, Alberto Ferreras, Roberto Cardenas 26:16

11d ago26:16

26:16

Baruch Prof. Lizbeth de la Cruz on her El Paso del Norte mural project. Chef Jorge Cardenas of Maya Ix Restaurant was selected by NY Times 100 best recipes. Artist Alberto Ferreras presents his stunning traveling video exhibit, AmericanLatinos 1935-1945

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Nancy Morejon, Nirvana Garcia, Maya Martinez, Giannina Braschi 28:34

30d ago28:34

28:34

Carmen Boullosa interviews Afro-Cuban poet Nancy Morejon. For Pride Month, we highlight trans LaGuardia student Nirvana Garcia and musician/veteran Maya Garcia. Nuyorican writer Giannina Braschi reflects on the cultural impact of Puerto Ricans in NY.

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Mardonio Carballo, Carlos Hernandez, Carmen Linares 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Mardonio Carballo is a Nahua poet/ activist sharing his cultural heritage and passion for social change. Carlos Hernandez on teaching adults in the literacy program at La Jornada; Carmen Linares on being a role model for other women in Flamenco.

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Rojo Robles Havana Film Fest NY Paco de Lucia Loisaida Center 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

Writer/professor Rojo Robles of Baruch College explores Afro-Latinos and Spanglish. Havana Film Festival NY celebrates 24 years. Loisaida Center discusses Puerto Rican cultural preservation. Musicians honor legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia

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Graciela Mochkofsky, Darresa Rodriguez, Maria Cornejo 25:46

4M ago25:46

25:46

We celebrate Women's History Month with remarkable women who have surpassed the standards in their careers and attitudes toward life: Craig Newmark School Dean Graciela Mochkofsky, CCNY Valedictorian Darresa Rodriguez; CFDA's honoree Maria Cornejo

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Ed Morales, Dawer x Damper, Angel Gil- Teatro Thalia 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

Honoring BHM: Nuyorican Ed Morales and his book Latinx: The New Force in American Politics & Culture. Hip hop duo Dawer x Damper on their music honoring their Afro-Colombian roots. Angel Gil Teatro Thalia's director of the only bilingual theater in Queens

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Roberto Brodsky, Melissa Montero, LaGuardia Center For Immigrant Education 27:32

6M ago27:32

27:32

Chilean novelist Roberto Brodsky on writing and the Latino voters in 2024; filmmaker/Hunter grad Melissa Montero brings light on being Puerto Rican from NY; LaGuardia College provides non-traditional education at the Center for Immigrant Education CIET

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Mario Obrero, Leo Cerda/Hakhu Amazon, La Jornada Center 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

Carmen Boullosa interviews Mario Obrero a laureate poet from Spain; La Jornada, an organization led by Pedro Rodríguez that offers humanitarian aid in Queens; Ecuadorian designer/activist Leo Cerda on the Hakhu Project that empowers women from Amazon

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Claudia Piñeiro Magos Herrera, CUNY GED, Claudy's Restaurant 25:42

8M ago25:42

25:42

In this episode: Carmen Boullosa interviews the award-winning Argentine writer Claudia Piñeiro; we explore City College's Continuing Education Program for GED preparation; and we delve into the career of the extraordinary Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera

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Patrick Charpenel, Carlina Rivera, Gale, K-efe, Kaly, TPFNY 29:58

9M ago29:58

29:58

El Museo del Barrio's director Patrick Charpenel on its future; CWE's 10 The Americas Poetry Festival; Nuyorican Councilwoman Carlina Rivera on housing; Musicians Gale (Puerto Rico), K-efe, (Chile,) and Lia Kali (Spain) on the #metoo in the music industry

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Carmen Boullosa, Richard Saenz Lambda Legal, Villalobos Brothers 27:45

10M ago27:45

27:45

Multi-awarded Mexican writer Carmen Boullosa on "The Book of Eve", her most recent book. Richard Sáenz is an attorney of the legendary organization Lambda Legal. Alberto “Beto” and Ernesto are two members of the famous trio, the Villalobos Brothers.

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Maria Hinojosa, Rose, Moda Hoy, Tanya Melendez-Escalante 24:44

11M ago24:44

24:44

Carmen Boullosa talks with the renowned journalist María Hinojosa about the importance of the immigrant community. Rose, a trans woman, on her journey to cross the border. FIT' curator Tanya Meléndez-Escalante speaks about FIT's exhibit ModaHoy!

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Un Vistazo a las Propuestas Económicas de Milei 7:26

12M ago7:26

7:26

En este episodio del podcast del Proyecto Argentina del Wilson Center, Alejo Czerwonko, director general y director de inversiones para mercados emergentes de las Américas en UBS, platica con Diana Mondino, asesora económica senior del candidato presidencial argrentino Javier Milei, sobre la plataforma económica de Milei y sus perspectivas de cara …

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Argentina’s Election and the Future of its Foreign Relations 25:23

1y ago25:23

25:23

In this episode of the Wilson Center’s Argentina Project podcast, Benjamin Gedan speaks with Francisco de Santibañes, a Wilson Center global fellow and vice president of the Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales, about the implications of Argentina’s October election on the nation’s foreign policy, including its relationships with t…

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Felipe Pigna, MoMA PS1, Aliza Nizenbaum, Ivan and Leonardo Santos 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

Historian and best-selling author Felipe Pigna about his book Gardel; MoMA PS1 in Queens brings the Aymara cosmogony to the Museum; Mexican-American Aliza Nizenbaum on her exhibit Queens Lindo y Querido. Cousins Ivan y Leonardo on crossing the border.

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Maria Hinojosa, Esterio Segura, Lalo Estrada 24:52

1y ago24:52

24:52

Nueva York celebrates #earthday and the #UNSpanishLanguageDay with a line-up of amazing guests from the #LatinoCommunity: Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winner journalist Maria Hinojosa, Cuban Artist Esterio Segura; Mexican designer/artisan Lalo Estrada

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Casa Rosada to Casa Blanca: Alberto Fernández Comes to Washington 22:15

1+ y ago22:15

22:15

Argentine President Alberto Fernández took office in December 2019. Last week, more than three years later, he made it to the White House. In this episode of the Wilson Center’s Argentina Project podcast, Benjamin Gedan speaks with Rafael Mathus Ruiz, the U.S. correspondent for Argentina’s La Nación, about the objectives and outcomes of Fernández’s…

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Veronica Gago, Marta Bautis, Mes de la Mujer 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

Celebrating Women’s History Month, NYU’s King Juan Carlos Center visiting professor Veronica Gago, a specialist in gender issues/feminism; Latina women speak about women's rights at this moment; Independent filmmaker Marta Bautís on her creative process.

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Raymel Casamayor, Frankie Miranda, Guido Colzani 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Cuban Raymel Casamayor shares his reflections on his Afro-Latino roots. Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation, tells us about its many programs to help our community nationwide. Guido Colzani on he creation of his alter ego Magic Sandwich.

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La carrera por el litio de Salta 8:57

1+ y ago8:57

8:57

En este episodio, Patricia I. Vásquez, miembro global del Programa Latinoamericano del Wilson Center, platica con Daniel Chávez Diaz, CEO de Eramine, sobre las características innovadoras de un proyecto de litio que la empresa desarrolla actualmente en la provincia de Salta y sobre los riesgos de invertir en un país de alta volatilidad económica y …

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Lorine Padilla, Catalina Santamaria, Rosa Marin 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

Lorine Padilla, godmother of the Bronx, ex-gang member, CUNY alumni and a women's rights advocate Filmmaker Catalina Santamaría on her film about NY Squatters in the '80s; DJ/Drummer Rosa Marín on their relationship with music, immigration and NY at night

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Katherine Jimenez, Elisa Crespo, Cristian Peña Mafer Bandola 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

Katherine Jimenez was the 1st instructor to teach mambo NY style at the Ailey Extension. Trans Latina Elisa Crespo on education and trans rights; Cristian Peña and his idea of the American Dream and Mafer Bandola on how it is to play a "man's instrument."

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Una Agenda Accionable 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

17:18

En este episodio, Beatriz García Nice platicó con Fernando Straface, Secretario General y de Relaciones Internacionales de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires sobre la reciente cumbre del C40 en dicha ciudad y donde se firmó el Pacto de Buenos Aires. También discutieron el rol de la Argentina en la actual convergencia internacional y como Argentina puede ser…

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Cristóbal and Juan Gabarrón, Julio Díaz & Nayeli Chávez-Geller 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

In Lower Manhattan, plastic artist and philanthropist Cristóbal Gabarrón and his son Juan, CEO of The Gabarrón Foundation, talk about their evolution worldwide and the project "Ámbito," with which they celebrate their 30th anniversary. In the subway, Julio Díaz tell us how he became the first artist to invent salsa dancing with a doll tied to his f…

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Ampliando Lazos: Una Argentina Productiva 15:06

1+ y ago15:06

15:06

En este episodio, Beatriz García Nice platica con el Secretario de Industria y Desarrollo Productivo del Ministerio de Economía de Argentina, José Ignacio (Vasco) de Mendiguren, sobre la actualización de la matriz productiva argentina en la coyuntura actual con la guerra en Ucrania, la transformación energética que vive el país y las oportunidades …

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La desconocida huella ambiental de producir litio en Argentina 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

En este episodio, Patricia I. Vásquez, miembro global del Programa Latinoamericano, plática con María Laura Castillo Díaz, coordinadora del Programa Altoandinos, en la Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, sobre la falta de suficientes datos científicos para poder entender la huella ambiental que genera el desarrollo del litio en los salares arg…

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Alvaro Restrepo, Eduardo Cuenca, Elena Poniatowska and Claudia Sheinbaum 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

Colombian dancer and choreographer Alvaro Restrepo on El Colegio del Cuerpo as a way to educate low income children; Chef Eduardo Cuenca in what Latin cuisine fusion means. Carmen Boullosa talks to writer Elena Poniatowska and Mexico mayor Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Figuritas and Argentina’s Latest Economic Troubles 22:56

2y ago22:56

22:56

In this episode, host Benjamin Gedan speaks with Andrés Borenstein, the chief economist at Econoviews and the host of the podcast, “La economía en tres minutos,” about Argentina’s fragile economic condition and whether the country’s latest finance minister is solving long-term problems or simply postponing the next crisis.…

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Barbara Kent Isabela Ramirez Toñita Cay Gabriel Garcia Roman 25:00

2y ago25:00

25:00

Makeup artist Barbara Kent on volunteering for 9/11; Toñita Cays and her social club for Latinos in Williamsburg; photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman a voice for the Latino and afro queer community; Isabella Ramirez salsa dancer in breaking stereotypes

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Constanza Ontaneda, Franco Lacosta, Rachel Vallori 23:52

2y ago23:52

23:52

Peruvian teacher and businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda talks about the transformative power of education and her soap business. Puerto Rican designer Franco Lacosta on creating gender-neutral clothes and how to embrace your 'Latinidad'. Cuban model/actress Rachel Vallori on being in control of your destiny and becoming a health-beauty Latino influen…

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La Factura de Gas Argentina 13:21

2y ago13:21

13:21

En este episodio, Beatriz García Nice, coordinadora del Programa Latinoamericano, plática con Nicolás Acero, director de la Consultora Economía y Energía, sobre el déficit energético que vive Argentina durante el invierno austral, la falta de infraestructura para cubrir la demanda actual y los retos que el país enfrenta para incentivar una inversió…

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Pride Month: Andres Montoya, Diana de la Pava, Barbara Kent 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

Celebrating LGBT and gender non-conforming Pride Month with three outstanding guests Andres Montoya on his relationship with religion; Diana de la Pava on being the best possible single mom; Barbara Kent on her journey to become an LGTB American activist.

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Dilson Abreu, Melissa Valencia, Carlos Vaca, Braulio Cuenca 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

Dilson Abreu, BMCC's sophomore student, on his mom's influence to keep studying. Melissa Valencia and Carlos Vaca as refugees and their new project, Immigration Legal Services. Braulio Cuenca, on 25 yrs taking photos to the newlyweds in NY City Hall.

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Marcial Gala, Andrea Salazar, Jose y Andres Paella 23:48

2y ago23:48

23:48

Cuban writer Marcial Gala on what inspired him to write Call Me Casandra. Andrea Salazar was given a year to live but after 5 years, she sees cancer as an opportunity. Jose and Andres make paella in NY as a way to connect their kids with their roots.

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Jessica Ramos, Ana Carmela Ramirez, Angela Giraldo 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

25:05

On World Women's Month stories of Latinas who've fought and succeeded in battles to achieve a world of equal opportunities and the betterment of humanity: NY State Senator Jessica Ramos, Venezuelan singer Ana Carmela Ramirez, cancer survivor Angela Giraldo

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Franco Lacosta, Ivan Fajardo, David Little, Grace Canahuati 23:25

2+ y ago23:25

23:25

Iván Fajardo and David Little on the challenges as gay, multicultural, interracial couple. Honduran-Palestinian actress Grace Canahuati on her roots and characters. Puerto Rican Franco Lacosta about his decision to design gender-neutral clothes

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LADAMA, Hermes Espinoza, Miguel Sosa 24:22

2+ y ago24:22

24:22

Daniela Serna and Mafer Bandola on their goals with their music band LADAMA; Hermes Espinoza on his journey from an Indigenous community in Mexico to become a fashion designer in NY; Miguel Sosa on the stigma men face on being victims of domestic violence

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Mestiza, Almaluna, Kichwa Hatari 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

24:29

This month, stories that earned Nueva York NY Emmy awards in 2021: The band Almaluna and their virtual serenades; Venezuelan Mestiza, one of the most renowned freestyle rappers and mother of two; Ecuadorian Kichwa Hatari, a weekly radio show that highlights the Kichwa language.

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Pepe Flores, We Have Iré, Movement without borders 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

Pepe Flores, dancer of bomba and plena on Loisaida, NY and La sala de Pepe. Artists, activists at Movement Without Borders event stand up for the humanization of immigration policies. "We Have Iré" explores stories of Afro-Cuban artists from the diaspora.

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Juan Jose Campanella, Constanza Ontaneda, Rachell Vallori 24:14

2+ y ago24:14

24:14

Peruvian educator, businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda on school's transforming capacity and soap making business. Cuban Rachell Vallori on being a model/actress in pandemic times. Juan Jose Campanella on being a director between Hollywood and Latin America.

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Ella Bric, Socorro Venegas, Jovenes y COVID 24:39

3y ago24:39

24:39

Four young Latinos, ages 13-23, discuss the impact of the pandemic has left in their lives. Mexican writer/publisher Socorro Venegas on why to give visibility to female writers.Venezuelan music composer/producer Ella Bric talks about how she creates music

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Juan Pons, Tania Leon, Carolina Calvache 25:17

3y ago25:17

25:17

Nueva York dedicates this episode to 3 Latino composers/performers who crossed the border with their art: Music Pulitzer Award-winner composer CUNY professor Tania Leon; legendary Spaniard baritone Juan Pons; young, talented pianist Carolina Calvache

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Pedrito Martinez, La Morada, Giannina Braschi, Cesar Vargas 26:33

3y ago26:33

26:33

Cuban percussionist and composer, Pedrito Martinez. Natalia Méndez, owner of the legendary Oaxacan restaurant, "La Morada." Carmen Boullosa interviews Puerto Rican writer Giannina Braschi. The DREAMer César Vargas talks about being in politics as an activist. Peruvian filmmaker Melina León on her first feature film "Song without a Name."…

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Orgullo 19:31

3y ago19:31

19:31

Guest host Nicolás Saldías, a Latin America analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit, sits down with Esteban Paulón, executive director of Argentina’s Instituto de Políticas Públicas LGBT+, to discuss Argentina’s recently approved transgender labor law and the impacts of COVID-19 on Latin America’s LGBTQ+ community.…

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Giannina Braschi, Mirror Trans Beauty, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas 26:12

3y ago26:12

26:12

Puerto Rican Giannina Braschi about geometry, poetry, being Boricua in NY. Joselyn Mendoza founder of Mirror Trans Beauty Co-op on creating job opportunities for Latino trans community. Pablo Sainz-Villegas today's foremost master of the classic guitar.

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Juan Pons, Cesar Vargas, Trilce Ortiz 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

DREAMer Cesar Vargas on why he's running for the Presidency of Staten Island. Colombian Trilce Ortiz Rodriguez on creating the blogs She and Her Sex & Just Trilce. Spanish opera singer Juan Pons and his 25 seasons at the NY Metropolitan Opera House

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Silvina Moreno, Maria Fernanda Ampuero, Pedrito Martinez 24:50

3+ y ago24:50

24:50

Argentine songwriter Silvina Moreno on producing her latest album Herminia. Ecuadorian writer María Fernanda Ampuero on gender discrimination and writing daringly. Cuban percussionist/composer Pedrito Martinez on Eric Clapton and Acertijos his new album

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Perspectives from Palacio Bosch (Part 2) 19:10

3+ y ago19:10

19:10

In part two of this special conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Noah Mamet hosts his successor, Edward Prado, who served as ambassador in Buenos Aires until this past January, to discuss where the relationship between the United States and Argentina stands today, and where it is headed.…

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Perspectives from Palacio Bosch (Part 1) 20:32

3+ y ago20:32

20:32

In part one of this special conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Noah Mamet hosts his successor, Edward Prado, who served as ambassador in Buenos Aires until this past January, to discuss their experiences representing very different U.S. presidents and interacting with very different Argentine governments.…

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Carolina Calvache, Melina Leon, Agustina Bazterrica 24:16

3+ y ago24:16

24:16

Argentinian writer Agustina Bazterrica on her novel Tender is the Flesh; Melina León on her first feature film Song Without a Name Peru's entry for the Oscars; Carolina Calvache on her new album Vida Profunda and her collaboration with Rubén Blades.

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