Best Houston Reyes Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 77: Claudia Sheinbaum and AMLO’s Looming Shadow (Guest: Tony Payan) 30:42

12h ago30:42

30:42

Late last month, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a “pause” in relations with the U.S. embassy. These latest tensions between the two countries came after U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar criticized López Obrador’s proposed judicial reforms, which include electing judges by popular vote. Salazar called this measure “a ma…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX007-Don Rey 35:10

15d ago35:10

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Send us a text Club South reaches its 7th mix in the series from Hiram Clarke's Don Rey. Don Rey is born and raised in Houston Texas, hailing from Hiram Clarke. He has 10 years of experience in producing music and djing, and is a pro at taking the crowd around the world with sounds from different cultures. Now 26 years old, he’s ready to take the w…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX006-Pithe 37:46

1M ago37:46

37:46

Send us a text Club South brings you its 6th installment in its mix series this time moving to the experimental side of club music. Pithe is a producer, DJ, and a co-founder of Houston-based club night GULP! Pulling from a wide range of regional styles—including techno, breaks, baile funk and experimental club laced with references to pop and rap m…

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Episode 76: Voter Attitudes in Mexico and the US (Guest: Carlos Moreno Jaimes) 19:56

3M ago19:56

19:56

In this month's episode of Mexico Centered, Tony Payan sits down with Carlos Moreno Jaimes, professor and researcher at ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, about voter attitudes in the Mexican and U.S. electorates and a recent survey he conducted to look at this issue. For more information on the Baker Institute Center for the United States a…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX005-IDKRYAN 36:48

3M ago36:48

36:48

Send us a text Club South drops its 5th mix in its series, showcasing all the talented DJ's and producers from Houston aka The South has to offer. Next up is IDKRYAN. IDKRYAN is a man of many things but one he’s most proud of is a sound selector. He loves to mix multiple genres to make a seamless blend of music to keep you entertained. With this mi…

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Episode 75: Mexico's Elections: The Results (Guest: Lorena Becerra) 20:16

4M ago20:16

20:16

Tony Payan sits down with Lorena Becerra, political analyst and CEO of Lorena Becerra Encuestas, to analyze the results of Mexico’s presidential election on June 2, 2024. For more information on the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico visit our website, and follow us on X/Twitter and LinkedIn. To join our mailing list, please su…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX004-Hustle Cry 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

Send us a text Club South brings you its 4th installment of its mix series. Stepping up to the decks is Texas native Hustle Cry. Growing up queer in the rural panhandle of Texas, music was the escape and safety for Houston DJ Hustle Cry. The long, ethereal blends in this mix mimic the dissociative state he loves to feel when listening to music. Cur…

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Episode 74: Mexico's Post-Presidential Election Scenarios (Guest: Javier Martin Reyes) 25:22

4M ago25:22

25:22

In this episode we sit down with Javier Martin Reyes, researcher at the Institute for Legal Research at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) for a conversation on Mexico's post-presidential election scenarios and their possible legal consequences. For more information on the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico visit ou…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX003-Amarji King 30:30

5M ago30:30

30:30

Send us a text Houston's Amarji King is a trailblazing DJ and Curator. From Ballroom to Jersey Club her beats bring life to every dance floor. Proudly representing the Souths' Ballroom and Club Kid scene, she pairs international dance music with southern swag. She also runs the new club night Club Shugga. Check her 30 min mix for Club South pushing…

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Episode 73: Mexico's Presidential Elections, the Candidates, Continuity and the Binational Relation (Guest: Carlos Bravo Regidor) 22:18

5M ago22:18

22:18

As Mexico's current presidential administration approaches its final days, key questions about the country’s future arise. Some of the critical challenges facing Mexico range from political to democratic principles, such as the growing poverty rate, the state of public safety, and the U.S.–Mexico binational relationship. How will the next president…

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CLUB SOUTH MIX002-Royo 34:53

6M ago34:53

34:53

Send us a text With the 2nd mix dropping on Club South,"The South has got something to say", is the motto of Club South, the new label announced by Royo, Houston-based producer and DJ already at the helm of the respected Majía and Amor. Historically, the American South has always been able to pick up musical trends and infuse them with its own cult…

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Episode 72: The 2024 Presidential Elections in Mexico (Guests: Tony Payan, Ivan Rodriguez Sanchez; Edward M. Emmett) 23:24

6M ago23:24

23:24

We're back! After a hiatus of almost 2 years the Mexico Centered podcast returns...and just in time for Mexico's 2024 presidential elections. In this episode, a crossover with the Baker Institute's Baker Briefing podcast, host and Baker Institute fellow Edward M. Emmett sits down with Tony Payan, director, and Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, scholar, …

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CLUB SOUTH MIX001-Morgan Morgan 37:40

7M ago37:40

37:40

Send us a text Houston's newly established club and dance music label "Club South" presents you its first offering of its mix series. From DJ and tastemaker Morgan Morgan! His eclectic track selections move from Jersey Club to Rap and all the way to the UK with jungle riddims to the 2 steppy off kiltered UKG sounds of old.. His sounds have been hea…

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

7M ago1:58

1:58

At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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Atlas Linguae Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:17

10M ago3:17

3:17

Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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Un mundo de acentos, con Bryan Rey 39:46

10M ago39:46

39:46

Este es un episodio especial en español de Atlas Linguae en el que hablamos con Bryan Rey (@bryanreyy_). Bryan es un creador de contenido de Colombia y se ha vuelto famoso en sus redes sociales por su habilidad para hablar con mucha precisión en acentos de otros países de habla hispana, así como de diferentes regiones de su propio país. En este epi…

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Do you identify as Latinx? 4:22

10M ago4:22

4:22

What’s the story behind the word Latinx and why is there so much reporting about how divisive it is? On this week’s episode we talk to writers and comedians Michael Díaz (@juanbago) and Jaime Fernández (@jfernz) about their work, including a video they worked on about the term Latinx, and about how they seek to lift up creative Latinx voices. Hoste…

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Representation through comedy, with Michael Díaz and Jaime Fernández 43:39

11M ago43:39

43:39

For this episode, we have not one, but TWO guests: two Latinos who are great writers, actors, comedians, collaborators, but above all, friends: Michael Díaz and Jaime Fernández. Michael (@juanbago) is the creator behind the hilarious Juan Bago, a Dominican New Yorker best known for his candid “man-on-the-street” style of comedy. He and Jaime (@jfer…

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Houston’s Nigerian Community 3:20

11M ago3:20

3:20

The city of Houston, Texas, has a large and culturally very active Nigerian population. When we talked to Nigerian-American content creator Beverly Adaeze for Atlas Linguae, who was born in Lagos and raised in Houston, we decided to learn more about why this city has become such a cultural hub not just for Nigeria, but for West Africa in general. H…

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Around the world with Beverly Adaeze 35:22

11M ago35:22

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Beverly Adaeze is a content creator, travel vlogger, wedding MC, and hairstylist born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Houston, Texas. Her content is a mix of travel tips, Nigerian culture, and humor. In our conversation, we talked about her different talents and how they benefit each other, as well as some of her favorite trips. Hosted on Acast. S…

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No, I’ll pay the bill 3:28

11M ago3:28

3:28

Did you know that the tradition of arguing over who pays the bill, an all too common scene in Arab families, has a cultural significance? Our latest guest on Atlas Linguae, Toufic Braidi, talks about how one of the things he misses the most from his life in Beirut are these heated, but ultimately wholesome and well-meaning arguments over who pays f…

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Arabic Humor with Toufic Braidis 39:03

12M ago39:03

39:03

Toufic is a Lebanese content creator based in London. His content is funny, hilarious, and as much as culturally specific as it can be. In our conversation, we talked about what he misses the most from his hometown of Beirut and how he has found his voice for his mostly arab speaking audience.Arabic Humor with Toufic Braidis Toufic is a Lebanese co…

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How Koreans count their age 3:43

12M ago3:43

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Did you know that, up until just a couple months ago, if you travelled to Korea, you would suddenly become a year or two older? This has to do with the unique way in which Koreans traditionally counted their age. Learn more about it in this snippet from our conversation with @bustermxxn for Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is a show produced by Studio …

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How to teach Korean while having fun, with Buster Moon 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

The rise of Korean pop culture on a global scale, with everything from BTS to Squid Game, has gotten many people around the world excited about learning Korean, despite its challenges in terms of learning a new alphabet and grammar rules. And Buster Moon, today’s guest on Atlas Linguae is working to maintain his students’ enthusiasm for the languag…

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How Arabs are seen by the American Community Survey 3:50

12M ago3:50

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During our conversation with comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri for Atlas Linguae, he shared an idea for a sketch inspired by a little known fact to people who aren’t Arab-American. Did you know that Americans with roots in the Middle East and North Africa have to identify as “white” on the US Census? Learn more about the history of how this happened, and the…

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How to be a successful accountant when your parents want you to be a comedian, with Ahmed al-Kadri 30:36

1y ago30:36

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Ahmed al-Kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian who loves to delve into all sorts of topics in his content, from your usual millennial angst to the unique situations that arise when you are a Muslim in the United States. Everything from fasting for Ramadan to having to identify as white on the US census is fair game in his content on social media (@ah…

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The most Mexican car is from Germany 3:12

1y ago3:12

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Mexicans really love VW Beetles, and they call them “vochos.” Our latest interview for Atlas Linguae is with @yoandy_official, who is from Puebla, basically the unofficial capital of Volkswagen production in Mexico, and she originally became interested in learning German to work in a place like that. She didn’t, ultimately, but that made us want to…

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Living, thriving, and raising a family in Germany as a Mexican, with YoAndy 31:24

1y ago31:24

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When Mexican YouTuber YoAndy left for Germany, she thought she would spend a short amount time of there, basically to practice the language for a little bit before returning to work in her hometown of Puebla. Now, several years later, she’s raising a family in Germany and fluent in German, though she’s still fascinated by the ways that the language…

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We are now on YouTube! 0:49

1y ago0:49

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Atlas Shorts: The first New Yorker was Dominican! 2:44

1y ago2:44

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Dominicans have been a crucial part of New York for a long time. How long? Try over 400 years! We talked to actor, comedian, and unofficial online Dominican ambassador @gadieldelorbe, who told us about his upbringing in New York City's "Dominican Times Square". So we couldn't help but share the story of how the very first non-indigenous person ever…

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Dominican-flavored humor, with Gadiel del Orbe 33:44

1y ago33:44

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If there’s one part of our interview with Gadiel del Orbe that encompasses what he’s all about, it’s that he will sometimes literally dream of Dominican food. The actor, comedian, and content creator talks to us about his work at Buzzfeed’s Pero Like, where he became well-known for both his multicultural comedy and deep dives into culture and polit…

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Atlas Shorts: Gallo Pinto, a Central American delicacy 2:03

1y ago2:03

2:03

When we began our interview with @bernadette.kirwan, we knew she had Irish, Palestinian, and Australian cultural roots, but we were surprised to learn that she also had a great deal of exposure to Nicaraguan culture! She told us she often had gallo pinto for breakfast, and we couldn't help but break down the dish, its history, and its importance in…

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Australia by way of Ireland and Palestine, with Bernadette Kirwan 30:44

1y ago30:44

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Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, to a Palestinian mother and an Irish father, content creator Bernadette Kirwan’s upbringing was, while fascinating, a lot more complex than that of even most multicultural people. Bernadette (@bernadette.kirwan) makes shortform video content on Instagram and TikTok, where she often both celebrates and finds hum…

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Atlas Shorts: Why Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan 2:54

1y ago2:54

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Atlas Shorts: Why Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan How did Brazil become the country with the largest Japanese population outside of Japan? For Atlas Linguae, we talked to UK-based, Japanese-Brazilian content creator @kenzomizumoto about his cultural background, among other things, and we wanted to tell the story of how S…

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Why playing anime soundtracks under your videos makes them twice as funny, with Kenzo Mizumoto 36:30

1y ago36:30

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Both in his everyday life and in his videos, comedy content creator Kenzo Mizumoto (@kenzomizumoto) loves to challenge stereotypes in a fun way. Born in Brazil to a family of Japanese descent, and currently living in London, Kenzo has found success on Instagram and TikTok, where he has made hilarious videos about Asian stereotypes in martial arts m…

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Reclaiming the word “pocha” with Maya Murillo 35:26

1y ago35:26

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Atlas Linguae Season 3 is all about the language of culture online, and for our first episode we talk to Maya Murillo (@mayainthemoment ), who truly embodies the joys and challenges of exploring your identity on the internet. Originally from Phoenix and based in Los Angeles, Maya is an actor, musician, and content creator who worked for several yea…

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Studio Ochenta presents: Atlas Linguae. Season 3 2:00

1+ y ago2:00

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Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

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Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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We are nominated for a Webby! 0:29

1+ y ago0:29

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We have some awesome news! La Cabina Telefónica has been nominated for a 2023 Webby Award in the Best Scripted Fiction category and you can help us win by voting for us! Follow this link and find La Cabina Telefónica to vote! You have until April 20th! Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Inkwell S4 E4 featuring Reyes Ramirez 59:38

1+ y ago59:38

59:38

In episode 4 of season 4 of Ink Well hosts Jasminne and Lupe Mendez chat with Reyes Ramirez about his new short story collection The Book of Wanderers.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

8:20

Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her find ‘ the one’. Tune in daily on Apple Podcasts. You ca…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica 3:18

1+ y ago3:18

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Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters. Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do…

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Ink Well S4 E3 featuring Javier Zamora 50:31

2y ago50:31

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In episode 3 of season 4, Ink Well hosts Jasminne and Lupe Mendez chat with Javier Zamora about his new memoir Solito.By Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint Podcast

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The Language of Fashion 30:33

2y ago30:33

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Thank you for listening to Atlas Linguae, where we dive deep into translation and communication. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Special Thanks to our guests: Summer Anne Lee, Valerie Steele and Yvonne Ntiamoah. Hosted by Luis Lopez Levi. Executive Producer: Lory Martinez. Sound Design and Production by: Chiara Santella and Luis López.…

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The Language of Games 26:30

2y ago26:30

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Every game incorporates language, and each type of game involves a different type of communication. During this episode we will explore how language works in different types of games: starting from crossword puzzles, we’ll dive into board games and turn into videogames. Thank you for listening to Atlas Linguae, where we dive deep into translation a…

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The Language of Friendship 23:57

2y ago23:57

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What exactly does it mean to be a friend to someone? And how do we communicate that friendship? In this episode we break down different ways that we express our desire to make friends, and why it can be so hard to develop new friendships and maintain old ones as times goes by. Thank you for listening to Atlas Linguae, where we dive deep into transl…

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Atlas Linguae Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season! 1:39

2y ago1:39

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While Season 2 of Atlas Linguae goes on, we think you’d love to check out another Ochenta show in your free time: Ochenta Cuentos, an anthology show with episodes in Spanish and English that showcases creative fiction stories from Latin America. Airing its fourth season on September 22nd, start listening to a whole array of short stories inspired b…

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Beyond the Binary 29:22

2y ago29:22

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The episode explores the ways in which language has evolved as non-binary and gender non-conforming people have become more visible in the mainstream. Starting from the analysys of gender neutral pronouns and terms, the episode proposes a reflection on how non-binary identities are represented through language and art . Thank you for listening to A…

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The Language of Femininity 20:14

2y ago20:14

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Starting from terms like “Girl Boss”, “That Girl” and “Black Girl Magic” the episode analyzes the infinite ways of expressing femininity. It also discusses how women represent themselves and how they are represented on social media platforms in multiple ways: through their body, their lifestyles, their relationships, and their careers. Thank you fo…

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Episode 71: Hosting Mexico Centered (Guests: Tony Payan and Enrique Quezada) 33:25

2y ago33:25

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In his final episode as host, Enrique Quezada sits down with Tony Payan, director of the Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico, to look back at how the podcast started and the role it has played at the Center. Enrique talks about preparing for interviews and the behind-the-scenes work to produce Mexico Centered. For more information on the…

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