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Ocu-Pasión

Delsy Sandoval

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Celebrating culture & creativity, this heartfelt interview series showcases the experiences of artists and visionaries within the Latinx community. Through thoughtful dialogue, guests from all walks of life are able to authentically express who they are and connect in ways listeners have not heard before.
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A podcast about the rants and musings of 2 Cuban-American guys discussing news, politics, culture, arts, celebrity interviews and anything else that pops up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Latino Majority podcast highlights the leaders of our country’s new majority—one that is increasingly multicultural, increasingly diverse, and increasingly Latino. With each episode, our host Pedro A. Guerrero speaks with Latino leaders in business and culture about their career journeys and lessons learned.
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Dive into the heart of Latino culture with the top 2% global Todo Latino Show. Each week we bring you engaging interviews, news, culture, chisme, and más. ¡Descubre y disfruta con nosotros!
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Nueva York is an Emmy award winning series about Latino culture in New York. The 30-minute show explores the rich textures of Latino society in the city, focusing on politics, art, culture, and the traditions of Spanish-speaking populations across the metropolitan area.
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Latina In America Podcast

Rosie at Latina In America

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Welcome to the Latina in America podcast, your bilingual destination for all things Latina about our diverse culture, professions, and passion for travel. Join our special guests as they share their unique career journeys and take you to amazing places around the world. We cover science, technology, finance, mental health, entrepreneurship, the arts, and, of course, travel. Celebrate Latina heritage and resilience. ¡Únete a nuestro viaje profesional y cultural!
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Brown & Black

Sonoro | Jack Rico, Mike Sargent

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Webby 2023 Nominee "Brown & Black" is a podcast magazine show that explores the intersection of race and pop culture. Hosted by two seasoned film and culture critics—one Latino and one Black—they provide perspectives often missing from today's mainstream media. Jack Rico and Mike Sargent engage in insightful conversations with filmmakers, artists, and journalists to explore the intricate relationship between entertainment and race.
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Óptica: Reflective Faith & Latinidad is hosted by Pastor Gabriel Salguero—a podcast at the intersection of faith, culture, and Latinidad. Dr. Gabriel Salguero is the lead pastor at The Gathering Place in Orlando Florida and the National Latino Evangelical Coalition president, a coalition of Hispanic Evangelical congregations from across the United States. He is known for his profound insights on some of the most challenging themes for our society today and their impact on the growing Latino ...
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We, the Latinos, Latinas, Latinx, and Latines of the US are here to stay. Y juntos, echamos pa’lante! So why navigate the choppy waters of our shared experience alone? Join Clemencia, Cecilia, and many Latino/a/x guests every Monday for a convo cultural y de corazón that digs into our unique issues. Let’s unpack those tricky topics with a fun twist, sin pelos en la lengua.
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HablArte! Podcast

HablArte! : International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

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HablArte! is the Official Podcast of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, a non-for-profit organization that promotes, educated and empowers the understanding and cultural acceptance of the Latino diaspora living in Chicago and around the world. For 25 years The Latino Cultural Center of Chicago stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural diversity in our great city. As a cornerstone of Chicago's rich multicultural landscape, we invite you to become an integral par ...
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BECOMING BILINGUAL: The Art of Speaking Spanish

Karim Morato, Spanish coach, Bilingual Teacher, Curriculum Designer

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Your Roadmap For Spanish Success ¡Hola! I’m Karim Morato. I’ve been teaching students and families the art of speaking Spanish for over two decades. Learning a foreign language can seem like an endless journey. This podcast is for parents dedicated to educating bilingual children and Spanish learners eager to speak the language. Are you a parent striving to raise bilingual children? Or are you learning Spanish and finding the path challenging, sometimes feeling overwhelmed and close to givin ...
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Latina State of Mind

Diana, Nancy, Xenia

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Join our lively Latina trio as they dive into thought-provoking and relatable conversations on this episode of Latina State of Mind. From tackling tough and honest topics to just simply hanging out and having fun, you won't want to miss a minute of this episode. Listen in as they bring in special guests and professionals to provide guidance and insights, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to broaden their perspectives and expand their knowledge. Tune in now for a fresh and ...
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Encounter Culture

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

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New Mexico's deep artistic traditions have long engaged with the multifaceted histories and cultures of the state. At Encounter Culture, we talk with artists, historians, scientists, museum curators, and writers who are all a part of New Mexico's centuries' old lineage of helping us understand the places and people who make the Land of Enchantment so unique. https://podcast.nmculture.org/
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The Rio Grande Podcast

Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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Welcome to the Rio Grande Podcast, the valley's newest adventure. If you live anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, this show is about YOU. This is your home, and you're proud of it! It's time to showcase the power and beauty of this region we've all grown to love. We're going to explore the best ways to thrive living in South Texas, empower each other to stay healthy in the middle of Hispanic culture, and illuminate the faces of local business. It's time to build community and amplify the voic ...
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Are you passionate about Caribbean history, its diverse culture, and its impact on the world? Join Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture as we explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean stories told through the eyes of its people – historians, artists, experts, and enthusiasts who share empowering facts about the region’s past, present, and future. Strictly Facts is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Alexandria Miller, that delves deep into the heart and soul of the Caribbean, cele ...
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This podcast is tailored for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who are eager to enhance their listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary through a wide array of original and creative content. Each episode of the Spanish Minds Podcast is crafted to immerse you in different aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures. Our content is designed not only to educate but also to entertain, helping you learn in a context that is both engaging and culturally rich. Join our community at Span ...
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Tired of boring Spanish podcasts that remind you of school? Looking for fun, conversational Spanish listening practice? With Let’s Talk Spanish, you’ll build your confidence and improve your understanding through episodes spoken in Spanish and focused entirely on conversation. Perfect for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners, our episodes explore interesting topics like travel, food and Hispanic culture, helping you learn Spanish for real-life conversations. Host Shandon Williams, the ...
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Culture Not Language

Trinidad Aguirre

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Trinidad, founder of The Hispanic CMO, helps entrepreneurs and small business owners target an underserved yet powerful Hispanic audience. His simple yet effective strategies has helped hundreds of owners 10X their ROI with easy to implement campaigns. Come and be part of la familia!
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Un Tecito Tuesday

Dr. Lisa Cortez, Bob, Dj Kon

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A fun podcast about the Hispanic/Latinx Culture. Join Dr. Lisa C, Bob, and Dj Kon as they explore all the Myths, Misconceptions, Cuentos and Dichos about the Hispanic Culture. So bring your TECITO as they explore all the crazy stories about this amazing culture. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untecitopodcast/support
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Tech reporter Jose Fermoso brings the largest Latinx community of tech professionals to audio life through in-depth stories and interviews featuring topics affecting all Latinx people including immigration policies, the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest in business challenges.
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¿Quién Are We?

Colorado Public Radio

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¿Quién Are We? is a podcast from Colorado Public Radio exploring what it means to be Latino, Hispanic or Chicana ... or however you identify. Host and journalist May Ortega shares stories about our wide-ranging identities and the beautiful things that make us who we are.
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Latinos are the largest and fastest growing minority group in the country. Though many are recent immigrants, Hispanics have been living in America as far back as the 16th century, even before settlers from England. How has the the American narrative been shaped by Latinos, and how will they continue to shape it? We bring you stories of the Hispanic/Latino American experience, past, present, and future. Stories include: Where did the term Hispanic/Latino come from?; Latinos in the military; ...
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Faro de Lenguas Magazine

Francisco | Gisela | Felix

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a podcast to learn Spanish which offers reports about music, news, curiosities and all about Hispanic culture. Official blog: www.farospanishpodcast.wordpress.com Transcriptions are available only for the blog subscribers. Cover art photo provided by Abel Y Costa on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@abelycosta
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Tres Cuentos is a bilingual literary podcast dedicated to Latin America's narratives. Each episode is in Spanish and English. The podcast narrates a piece of literature and later reflects on the author, culture, or history behind the story. Our goal is to make our literature accessible.
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"I wish I payed more attention to my Spanish Teacher." A podcast that discusses all aspects of the Spanish Language, foreign language classroom, and Hispanic culture. Cover art photo provided by Recal Media on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@recalmedia
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Chicano, Mexican, Mexican American, Central American and South American people’s issues, Current events, news, trends, political climate, style, fashion, food, music and love. Everything related to our culture and identity as an indigenous people’s in the modern age. Keywords: Latino Podcast, Latin Podcast, Hispanic Podcast, Spanish.
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‘Highly Relevant' is a Latino pop culture podcast. Jack Rico - TV host, journalist, film critic, and podcaster - talks with actors, musicians, journalists, and media executives about how they are influencing mainstream entertainment.
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The Self-ish Latina podcast uses a creative storytelling approach that gets under the hood on how Latinx culture, family, and society shape our beliefs and behaviors around who we think we are, what we believe is possible and ultimately, discovering where we belong.
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Let’s Get LIT[erary] is co-hosted by Sam Vega, Jen Atwell, and Kourtnie Berry at Rollins College. Each month you’ll find a new episode on a book we’ve chosen for many cultural heritage months. We’ll chat about our book of the month and give you a sneak peek into what we’ll discuss next! Occasionally, we might choose a special book to discuss.
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Daily Seasoning

Josh and Jared

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In this podcast, two individuals (Joshua & Jared) talk about their experiences growing up in a cultured, urban, and different environment. They speak about funny stories, exciting moments in their life, moments where they were encouraged, or uplifted by their distinct experiences. The podcast will engage listeners in topics that relate to people that have any type of cultured background. They are trying to reach anyone that has a specific culture that they grew up in and how those cultures h ...
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Welcome and Thank You for listening to one of the dopest, funniest, and realist Podcast ever! Brought to you by an intellectual thought provoking white guy trying to make a difference in the world while having an unusual sense of humor and a Hispanic Biochemistry major who honestly lives life with no limitations. Join us in pushing the limits in conversation, where offending doesn't exist and cancel culture can fuck off, welcome to the Y'all Not Ready Podcast!
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EntertainmentRocks.com presents... What's El Chisme?... a Spanglish pop culture podcast hosted by Editor In Chief, Ruben Perez Jr aka @heyistrpj! Join Ruben as he talks about the latest in Spanglish pop culture from movies to music, fashion to them paks, and more. Plus, surprise guests might appear every now and then, be sure to tune in! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatselchisme/support
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Hautbox carries on the tradition of storytelling that is an essential part of Latinx culture. Jackie, a first-gen Latina storyteller, dives into dialogue through shared experiences of her journey in a world donde no es ni de aquí, ni de allá. An intimate experience between the community, Hautbox focuses in on keeping each other informed, and entertained.
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Latinos in London SINCE 2006, THE UK'S LEADING MEDIA BODY, ONLINE SOURCE, EVENT LISTING SITE & CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE FOR LATINO'S LIVING IN LONDON OR PLANNING TO COME TO LONDON & LONDONERS IN GENERAL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LATIN AMERICAN / HISPANIC EVENTS, CONCERTS, CULTURE, ARTS, NIGHT CLUBS, MUSIC & ARTISTS BASED IN LONDON AND THE UK. LATINOS IN LONDON LTD www.latinosinlondon.com info@latinosinlondon.com Monday - Tue 6pm GMT via www.aculcoradio.com/envivo
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Chris and Ysandy met in high school and became friends, however they weren't close. When it was time to go to college Ysandy stayed in New York City while Chris went to study upstate. Both had different yet very similar experiences when it came to school, relationships, and culture overall. Now that Chris is back in the city, Ysandy and Chris have become close friends. Join Ysandy and Chris on the Mind After Midnight podcast as they talk about dating, societal issues, and pop culture.
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Let’s face it: You’re tired of the same old political podcasts. Liberal, conservative, Democrat, Republican—it doesn’t matter. There’s a million out there, and you already know what everyone’s going to say even before the episode starts. Until now.Luna Talks with Anna Paulina is a new weekly podcast that promises to offer listeners a fresh face and fearless insight on the most important issues affecting our country and the broader world. This is an all-inclusive conservative show unafraid to ...
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Law Have Mercy!

Chaz Roberts, AcadianaCasts

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Every episode, Personal Injury Attorney, Chaz Roberts, tackles legal topics to give you the tools to understand different areas of law in layman's terms. Just like Napoleon in 1802, Chaz wants to bring the law to the people in clear, logical and easily understandable ways. LAW HAVE MERCY, this is going to be fun! None of the opinions of the guests reflect that of Chaz Roberts, and nothing in this podcast is considered legal advice, nor creates an attorney client relationship. This is for ent ...
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Law Have Mercy! If you thought we were turning soft after wrapping up last season of the podcast, Season 3, think again. In this Season 4 Premiere episode, we sit down with Hispanic-American attorney, Kevin Hernandez. Growing up a Mexican kid in the small town of Morgan City, Louisiana exposed Kevin to many of the common challenges that underserved…
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Since the mid-nineteenth century, public officials, reformers, journalists, and other elites have referred to “the labour question.” The labour question was rooted in the system of wage labour that spread throughout much of Europe and its colonies and produced contending classes as industrialization unfolded. Answers to the Labour Question explores…
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In 2003, in a ruling that bordered on poetic, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in Lawrence v. Texas that sexual behavior between consenting adults was protected under the constitutional right to privacy. This was a landmark case in the course of LGBTQ+ rights in the Untied States, laying the groundwork for cases like 2015's Obergefell v.…
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Made in Asia/America: Why Video Games Were Never (Really) about Us (Duke UP, 2024) explores the key role video games play within the race makings of Asia/America. Its fourteen critical essays on games, ranging from Death Stranding to Animal Crossing, and five roundtables with twenty Asian/American game makers examine the historical entanglements of…
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Join me in this insightful and fun episode as we discuss Spanish grammar with expert Priscila Salazar. Discover how mastering grammar can be your secret weapon in achieving fluency and speaking with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this episode offers practical tips and strategies for young and older ag…
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In the early nineteenth century, as slavery gradually ended in the North, a village in New York State invented a new form of unfreedom: the profit-driven prison. Uniting incarceration and capitalism, the village of Auburn built a prison that enclosed industrial factories. There, "slaves of the state" were leased to private companies. The prisoners …
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In Another Aesthetics Is Possible: Arts of Rebellion in the Fourth World War (Duke UP, 2021), Jennifer Ponce de León examines the roles that art can play in the collective labour of creating and defending another social reality. Focusing on artists and art collectives in Argentina, Mexico, and the United States, Ponce de León shows how experimental…
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In the first two decades of the twentieth century, New York State was a hotbed of change. Cities grew as immigrants arrived from Europe and African Americans trekked up from the South. Corporations grew in power and women fought for the right to vote. In political speeches, muckraking journalism, and expert reports, New Yorkers argued out the issue…
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Reading is fundamental…how DO you pronounce ‘eponymous’?…RIP Phil Donahue…you can’t create a viral sensation, it just has to happen…it’s the last week to be demure…Lana de Rey = NYC, obviously…Cristina, icon, period…Nery is a natural blonde who loves Paris Hilton’s music…sir if your head is visibly bleeding, you need to wrap it…and now it’s time ou…
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I wasn’t planning a solo holiday to Málaga, but that’s what ended up happening… In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, I speak about travel and my experiences travelling, including: Some of the places I’ve travelled to alone The time my friend missed the flight and left me to travel alone My other travel plans for the rest of this year Yo…
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In The Enslaved and Their Enslavers: Power, Resistance, and Culture in South Carolina, 1670-1825 (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023), Edward Pearson offers a sweeping history of slavery in South Carolina, from British settlement in 1670 to the dawn of the Civil War. For enslaved peoples, the shape of their daily lives depended primarily on the particular …
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Joseph Heathcott discusses his latest book, Global Queens: An Urban Mosaic (Fordham University Press, 2023), an engaging hybrid of text and visual that features a trove of his personal photography of urban spaces throughout NYC's most diverse borough. Including: airports, overgrown yards, possibly the last living speakers of indigenous languages, t…
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Pharmacist, comedian, not that different really…sometimes social media can bring good…persistence pays off…why are we unable to be on time…love when we find thing out about our guests…all roads lead to communism, even at the pharmacy…don’t be afraid to take that leap…after the chat, we found out he’s a fellow SW alum…older Cubans don’t get why they…
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Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts. What if your country had to fight for its independence not once, but twice? Join us as we unveil the incredible story of the Dominican Republic's Restoration Day, celebrated on August 16th. This episode of Strictly Facts explores the Dominican Restoration War from 1863 to 1865, during which the nati…
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Send us a Text Message. Award-winning comedian and actor Jesus Trejo joins us for an exciting in-studio session of the Todo Latino Show! Jesus Trejo also shares his experiences creating the PBS docu-series "Roots of Comedy," illuminating the deep connections and cultural insights gained during its production. Plus, don't miss our top Latino songs o…
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In Normporn: Queer Viewers and the TV That Soothes Us (NYU Press, 2023), Karen Tongson presents an irreverent look at the love-hate relationship between queer viewers and mainstream family TV shows like Gilmore Girls and This Is Us. After personal loss, political upheaval, and the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us craved a return to …
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Each year, thousands of youth endure harrowing unaccompanied and undocumented migrations across Central America and Mexico to the United States in pursuit of a better future. Drawing on the firsthand narratives of migrant youth in Los Angeles, California to produce Sin Padres, Ni Papeles: Unaccompanied Migrant Youth Coming of Age in the United Stat…
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Each year, thousands of youth endure harrowing unaccompanied and undocumented migrations across Central America and Mexico to the United States in pursuit of a better future. Drawing on the firsthand narratives of migrant youth in Los Angeles, California to produce Sin Padres, Ni Papeles: Unaccompanied Migrant Youth Coming of Age in the United Stat…
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In the lead-up to every election cycle, pundits predict that Latino Americans will overwhelmingly vote in favor of the Democratic candidate. And it’s true—Latino voters do tilt Democratic. Hillary Clinton won the Latino vote in a “landslide,” Barack Obama “crushed” Mitt Romney among Latino voters in his reelection, and, four years earlier, the Demo…
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In the lead-up to every election cycle, pundits predict that Latino Americans will overwhelmingly vote in favor of the Democratic candidate. And it’s true—Latino voters do tilt Democratic. Hillary Clinton won the Latino vote in a “landslide,” Barack Obama “crushed” Mitt Romney among Latino voters in his reelection, and, four years earlier, the Demo…
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Over two million Americans are currently in prison or jail. Another 4.5 million are on probation or parole. And nearly one in two Americans have a family member who is or has been incarcerated. Writing for those new to activism as well as seasoned organizers, celebrated criminal justice activist Raj Jayadev introduces readers to the groundbreaking …
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Law Have Mercy! Join us for a special, albeit unusual, episode of the podcast this week as our producer, Carter Simoneaux, takes over the show as guest-host! We're pulling back the curtain to share everything from our podcast journey and evolution to predicting what lies ahead. We also recap the most essential tips we've shared or learned on the sh…
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Dive into an inspiring chat with Steve Lindsey, CEO of Garden Spot Village, where we explore the transformative power of purpose in senior living. Discover how purpose, engagement, and community culture redefine experiences for both staff and residents. Learn about cross-generational connections and the evolution of a thriving organization. Get rea…
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This is part #2 of a the (ir)Rational Alaskans, a Cited Podcast series that re-examines the legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Last episode, the spill devastates Cordova, Alaska. In this second part, 12 Angry Alaskans, a jury of ordinary Alaskans picks up our story. They muddle through the most devastating, and most complicated, environmental di…
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Political Scientist Heath Brown’s new book, Roadblocked: Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency (UP of Kansas, 2024), examines the presidential transition between the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration in late 2020 and into 2021. Presidential transitions are not all that frequent, since presidents who are re-elected do not ne…
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Tks for filling in Andrew…happy(?) back to school…and so begins the Miami rainy season…oooo, now Ish is looking forward to the LA Olympics too…frame that track suit…near, far, wherever you are, Titanic is STILL a phenomenon…so now you just FaceTime on the clock sin pena…the time you spend costs more at Dollar Tree…do NOT come for Celia, you’ve been…
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Some people love travelling alone - others would never dream of doing it! Speaking in Spanish, I talk about this interesting conversational Spanish topic, including: Some common opinions about solo travel 5 advantages of travelling alone 3 disadvantages of solo travel Whether I prefer travelling solo or with friends and family Learn Spanish with th…
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Rabbi Meir Kahane came of age amid the radical politics of the counterculture, becoming a militant voice of protest against Jewish liberalism. Kahane founded the Jewish Defense League in 1968, declaring that Jews must protect themselves by any means necessary. He immigrated to Israel in 1971, where he founded KACH, an ultranationalist and racist po…
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Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. C…
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This June 2020 episode, originally part of a Global Policing series, was Recall this Book's first exploration of police brutality, systemic and personal racism and Black Lives Matter. Elizabeth and John were lucky to be joined by Daniel Kryder and David Cunningham, two scholars who have worked on these questions for decades. Many of the mechanisms …
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Advocacy is at the heart of everything Dolores Huerta does. It was the influence of her mother’s community activism and her initial time as a teacher that spurred her lifelong journey as a community organizer. She met César Chavez while serving in the Stockton Community Service Organization, and the pair went on to launch the United Farm Workers un…
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Who was James Madison? Why were his Notes on Government so valuable to the American founding? Did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all achieve what Sheehan calls “Civic Friendship”? Colleen Sheehan joins Madison’s Notes to discuss her seminal works on James Madison: The Mind of James Madison: The Legacy of Classical Republic…
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White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space (Policy Press, 2024) examines the connections between race, place, and space, and sheds light on how they contribute and maintain racial hierarchies. Dr. Miguel Montalva Barba focuses on the White residents of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, which, according to the Cooks Politi…
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Poet Laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson’s food memoir, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks (Clarkson Potter, 2023), honors her kitchen ghosts, five generations of Black Appalachian women. She contends, “The concept of the kitchen ghost came to me years ago, when I realized that my …
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Film critic Alonso Duralde and I talk his new book, Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film (Running Press, 2024), including some fascinating anecdotes, case studies, and watershed moments in queer cinematic history, not to mention its creators, its stars, its detractors, and its various ebbs and flows -- fr…
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Movies under the Influence (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) by Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece charts the entangled histories of moviegoing and mind-altering substances from early cinema through the psychedelic 1970s. Dr. Szczepaniak-Gillece examines how the parallel trajectories of these two enduring aspects of American culture, linked by the…
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Welcome to the Let's Talk Spanish podcast! The place to learn Spanish for real-life conversations. You’ll build your confidence and improve your understanding through episodes spoken in Spanish and focused entirely on conversation. Our episodes explore interesting topics like travel, food and Hispanic culture, including the best things to do, see a…
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In the 1970s, the Mexican government acted to alleviate rural unemployment by supporting the migration of able-bodied men. Millions crossed into the United States to find work that would help them survive as well as sustain their families in Mexico. They took low-level positions that few Americans wanted and sent money back to communities that depe…
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Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021) by Dr. Heather Murray is a cultural and intellectual history of people with mental illnesses in the twentieth-century United States. While acknowledging the fraught, and often violent, histories of American psychiatric hospitals, Heath…
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Bradley Freeman, Jr. grew up dreaming of puppeteering for A-list TV shows like Sesame Street and The Muppets. Fast forward only a few short years, and he is doing Exactly that. It’s amazing: A regular Sesame Street character puppeteer from Brownsville! Get to know @BradleyFreemanJr and listen in on his incredibly rare journey straight to the top of…
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When the draft majority decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health was leaked, the media, public officials, and scholars focused on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. They noted Justice Alito’s strident tone and radical use of originalism to eliminate constitutional protection for reproductive rights. My guest today has written a book that asks us to…
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Benjamin Waterhouse, full-as-full-can- be Professor of History at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, about his book, One Day I’ll Work for Myself: The Dream and Delusion that Conquered America (Norton, 2024). The book examines how the ideal of self-employment became so prominent in the United St…
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For the first half of the twentieth century, no American industry boasted a more motley and prolific trade press than the movie business—a cutthroat landscape that set the stage for battle by ink. In 1930, Martin Quigley, publisher of Exhibitors Herald, conspired with Hollywood studios to eliminate all competing trade papers, yet this attempt and e…
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