Best Pulso Latino Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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A Beautiful Kind of Foundation 24:36

2M ago24:36

24:36

We are approaching the 60th anniversary of the UCLA Labor Center, and we are celebrating - both how far we’ve come and where we’re going next! In honor of our anniversary, in this episode we’re sharing insights and memories from our colleagues about their work and evolving connections to the UCLA Labor Center, which they were all introduced to as s…

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Re:Work and the IRLE Present "Labor Studies 101" 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

It’s back-to-school season, and we’re sharing a recording of "Labor Studies 101" from our archives at the IRLE, the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. In this episode, our IRLE director, Toby Higbie, interviews Kent Wong, our previous long time director of the UCLA Labor Center. Toby and Kent talk about the history of the Los Angeles l…

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What does a Latino version of “The Bear” taste like? 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

During a trip to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Liz finds her way to the traditionally Mexican neighborhood of Pilsen to eat her way through two fabulous establishments. It’s a tasty mission to discover what stories these restaurants tell about food, community, identity, and how their owners would stage their version of TV’s “The B…

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The many, many lives of our tías y primas 23:07

3M ago23:07

23:07

Liz speaks with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, author of Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, about the complex archetypes/identities of our family’s matriarchs, and the routes we have to embracing and breaking these sometimes restrictive roles. This episode was produced and edited by Mark Pagán. Audio engineering, scorin…

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You Sound Like a White Girl 17:32

3M ago17:32

17:32

Whether it’s working in a corporate world, hiding your accent, or styling your hair in a certain way, what’s been your journey to assimilate as a Latine person in the United States? Referencing the part memoir, part manifesto book You Sound Like a White Girl, we speak with speaker, social justice advocate, and author Julissa Arce about her journey …

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From the streets of New York to the streets of Paris 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

This year marks a first — the inclusion of breakdancing as a competitive category in the 2024 Olympics. It’s been a long road for a dance style built by young Black and brown teens in New York in the 1970s. But how should we approach mainstream acceptance with artforms that were once underground and marginalized? Liz speaks with B-girl Ana “Rokafel…

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Miami’s Battle over Bilingual 24:25

4M ago24:25

24:25

When more Latin Americans became residents of Miami in the 1970s, the city seemed to calmly welcome the influx of Spanish-speaking newcomers — prompting a city ordinance to create bilingual options throughout the municipality. But following the massive influx of Cuban citizens, via the Mariela Boatlift in 1980, an English-only antagonism grew, sett…

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Fostering a new family identity 23:11

4M ago23:11

23:11

Yvonne grew up in a tightly knit Latino community in California before moving to a less culturally familiar Nashville, Tennessee in her adolescence. She found strength and culture in the home with the introduction of a long lost brother and in watching her mother modeling compassion and inclusion. Years later, when forced with a move that would pre…

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Latinos in Pop Culture 21:52

4M ago21:52

21:52

We know this one might be controversial, but hey we’re gonna do it — Liz and former co-host Maribel give us the top five moments in Latino pop culture from 1990 to today. We know you’ll have opinions. This episode was hosted by Maribel Quezada Smith and Liz Rebecca Alarcón. It was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith. Our supervising producer is Mark …

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Radical Therapy 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

In a fast-paced society that often privileges work, wealth, and individual success, where there isn’t always time or space to process, how can we do social justice oriented work while taking care of ourselves?In Radical Therapy, we speak with Claudia Morales, an LA-based therapist whose work exists at the intersection of social justice and mental h…

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El béisbol is where we shine 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

When it comes to baseball talent, Venezuela certainly can compete on the world’s stage. But what happens to the nation’s talent when they’re forced to move to countries where the sport and Venezuelan citizens aren’t warmly welcomed? Reporter Anthony Wallace takes us to Lima, Perú, where a group of Venezuelan (baseball) players have built a thriving…

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Latinos and the Second Amendment 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

It’s an American right, but how many Latinos own guns and how many want nothing to do with them? Liz puts the issue in her hands as she takes us to a shooting range and holds a gun — for the first time. This episode was produced and hosted by Liz Rebecca Alarcón. Editing by Charlie Garcia, Mark Pagán, and Jackie Nowak. Audio engineering, scoring, a…

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Remembering Rev. James Lawson Jr. - Soul Force Part II 33:26

5M ago33:26

33:26

Rev. James Lawson Jr. passed away on June 9, 2024. Rev. Lawson was one of the civil rights movement’s most prominent leaders and a lifelong advocate of nonviolence, soul force. He co-taught a UCLA labor studies class on nonviolence for over 20 years with our previous labor center director Kent Wong, and our building, the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worke…

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When Language Becomes a Matter of Life and Death 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

After experiencing early family tragedy and witnessing the vulnerable position between patients who don’t speak English and medical staff who don’t speak Spanish, a physician and policy expert team up for a decades-long fight to bring Spanish-speaking doctors to California. This story was made in collaboration with WHYY’s health and science show Th…

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I Have a Secret and It Starts with an “A” 30:39

5M ago30:39

30:39

There’s one word that ignites feelings and passionate opinions in any family — abortion. Have reproductive rights been too private to talk about at home? Reflecting on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Liz speaks with two people who chose to have abortions for different reasons and levels of openness. This episode was …

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We’re back as... IN Confianza! 2:04

5M ago2:04

2:04

The Pulso Podcast is back and we’ve made some changes — including our name. Welcome to IN Confianza (with Pulso)! Being Latino in the U.S. is complicated. We all know this, but there’s often so much that we don’t talk about. What if WE could be that space for those complex, sometimes private, conversations? Join us as we explore the ways Latinos li…

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Re:Work presents "Reclaiming, part 1: Home is Little Tokyo" (from State of the Human) 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re sharing an episode about gentrification in Little Toyko from State of the Human, a podcast of the Stanford Storytelling Project.Little Tokyo is a small neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles. Since 1905, it has been home to generations of Japanese Americans. Today, g…

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Re:Work and the IRLE Present "Changing Lives, Changing L.A." 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

In partnership with the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), Re:Work presents “Changing Lives, Changing L.A.,” a play created from transcripts from the UNITE HERE Local 11 Oral History Project and originally performed before a live audience at Loyola Marymount University and UCLA.Portrayed by professional actors, four members…

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Soul Force, Part II 32:05

10M ago32:05

32:05

Civil rights icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., shares his recollections of the 1960s and working closely with Martin Luther King Jr.Reverend Lawson presents the nonviolent movement in America as the "nuclear engine" of the mid-20th century civil rights movement, and as a strategic series of organizing campaigns for racial and economic justice.This i…

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Re:Work presents "Is work-life balance a privilege for Latinos?" (from the Pulso Podcast) 16:01

11M ago16:01

16:01

We’re closing out the year with an episode from our friends at the Pulso Podcast:Latinos work hard. But is our "work hard" attitude too closely connected to our sense of self-worth? The Pulso Podcast brings you the untold stories & unheard voices that make up our history, our culture, nuestra gente. For Latinos, by LatinosThis episode was produced …

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Here Comes Mau! 30:05

12M ago30:05

30:05

This fall, California’s fast food workers won a historic victory when Governor Newsom signed AB 1228, which ensures the creation of a fast-food industry council with the ability to determine wages and industry standards, and which, importantly, includes worker voices. The bill also means that by next spring, the minimum wage for California’s fast-f…

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When Latinos fought the Book Ban 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

In 2010, Arizona Republicans passed a law to ban a wildly successful Mexican-American Studies program at Tucson High School. Administrators came into schools and pulled beloved books written by Latino authors off of the classroom shelves, but what they didn’t expect was just how far the Latino community would go to defend the right to learn about t…

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Not Your Mama's Rhymes: Reimagining Poetry Through Latino Voices 20:29

1y ago20:29

20:29

Is it possible that many of us are stuck with the erroneous idea that poetry is boring or hard to understand? As we learn in this episode, poetry doesn't have to be dull or confusing. It can be funny and it can transcend stereotypes. Join me as we enjoy a poetry 101 refresher and an enlightening reading from Gabriel Dozal, a Latino poet you definit…

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Re:Work presents "Delivering Community" (from Feet In 2 Worlds: A Better Life?) 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

We've partnered with Feet in 2 Worlds: A Better Life? and are excited to share an episode from their show!A Better Life? Producer Oscar Durand tells the story of Cesar, a delivery worker from Mexico who found a cause and a community while organizing his fellow delivery workers in New York. We also speak with Hildalyn Colón Hernández from Los Delive…

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What’s up with Latino men? 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Since the last presidential election, there’s been countless commentary about what’s going on with some of our beloved Latino men and their swing to the right. In light of the Republican candidates filling the airwaves after the first debate, we invited two Latinos to the podcast for their take on why this trend is happening and what we can do to c…

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Missing White Girl Syndrome 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Today’s episode is from our friends at Immigrantly. Pulso host Liz Alarcón guests on this episode to discuss the nuances of “Missing White Girl Syndrome”, and why white women are overrepresented in missing person cases, when the majority of missing people are people of color. You can find this episode on The Immigrantly Podcast "Ep-235 Missing Kids…

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What did France do to the Taco!? 24:17

1y ago24:17

24:17

When Colombian-American producer Charlie Garcia moved to France, he faced a big challenge... his favorite food, The Taco, was nowhere to be found. But while accidentally stumbling on a small shop called O'Tacos, he discovered that the French had put their own radical twist on his beloved Taco. What followed would forever change his view on the mean…

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Leaving the American Dream Behind: The Latino Expats' Journey 14:40

1+ y ago14:40

14:40

A growing number of Latino expats are seeking to rediscover their roots and forge new lives in Latin American and Caribbean countries. In this episode, we talk to three people about their life-changing decision to move away and leave the American dream behind. This episode was Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith, it was edited by Charlie Garcia & Liz…

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Re:Work presents "Who Gets To Be a Citizen of the United States (with Ramtin Arablouei)" 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

We've partnered with Immigrantly and are excited to share an episode from their show!Immigrantly is a weekly podcast hosted by rights activist and social entrepreneur Saadia Khan that bears witness to the extraordinariness of the immigrant experienceToday we have a fellow podcaster in our midst. Ramtin Arablouei is the co-host and co-producer of NP…

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The Untold Story About Pulso 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

22:14

In this episode, we're in reflection mode. Maribel flips the mic on Liz to dig into the untold story about how Pulso was founded, the mission of the content, and the bigger vision for Pulso's impact in the Latino community. This Episode was produced by Liz Alarcón, audio engineering & scoring by Charlie Garcia & Julian Blackmore, original music by …

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The Forgotten Anthem (Classic) 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

12:16

A global crisis formed a new bond between the United States and Latin America. How a presidential decree, a Peruvian immigrant, and a campaign to showcase Hispanic Stars uncovered El Pendón Estrellado, an almost forgotten piece of American history. This episode was produced by Charlie Garcia & Liz Alarcón, Audio Engineering by Charlie Garcia. Origi…

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The Art of Healing: Finding Strength Through Frida Kahlo 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

Thania Betancourt Alcazar, a member of the art group “The Phoenix Fridas” discovered a lifeline in the art of Frida Kahlo. By embracing Frida's spirit of resilience Thania found the inner strength to confront her own tragedies and transform her pain into a cathartic artistic journey. This episode was produced by Anthony Wallace with editorial suppo…

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The Graduate 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

When we think about college, there’s a certain whimsical image, a time of self discovery and carefree fun before you step out into the “real” world. But now, with the rising costs of education and living expenses, most students work, and work a lot.In this episode of Re:Work, Adolfo González shares his decades long journey to provide for his family…

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Monica Puig: The Untold Journey of a Latina Olympic Sensation 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Monica Puig, a Latina professional tennis player made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Adored as a National Treasure in Puerto Rico, this Latina trailblazer remains a mysterious figure in the United States, until now. This episode was written and Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith, with editorial guidance and oversight from Charlie Garcia. Audio en…

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Crossing Gang Lines: Origins of the Latino Comedy Special 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

33:12

When Producer Mark Pagán was a teenager, he came across a TV comedy special that would change his life forever, Paul Rodriquez’s Crossing Gang Lines. Years later, he looks back to uncover the story behind it. This Episode was Produced by Mark Pagán, it was edited, by Charlie Garcia & Jackie Noack. Audio editing and scoring by Mark Pagán & Charlie G…

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It's Magic 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

We often refer to birth as miraculous, and it can also seem mysterious. Many times there is a veiling around birth and labor, and the types of work mothers and birthworkers do to bring new life into this world. In this episode, Allegra Hill shares birth stories from her family and how her personal journey led her into the world of birthwork.It is p…

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Modern Parenting… the Latino way 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, Liz chats with two Latina parents who have done the work to reparent themselves, done the research to raise more emotionally whole children, and pay it forward to help caregivers have a healthier relationship with our kids This Episode was Produced by Liz Alarcón, it was edited, mixed & scored by Charlie Garcia. Technical Assistanc…

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Ask A Mexican (Classic) 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

10:12

Gustavo Arellano started a newspaper column called “Ask a Mexican” as a joke... then it became bigger than he ever could have imagined. Why? This episode was produced by Charlie Garcia and edited by Liz Alarcón. Audio Engineering & Mixing by Charlie Garcia. Music by Julian Blackmore. Additional assistance by Lisann Ramos. Our hosts are Liz Alarcón …

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We are not Latino: Indigenous Stories of Resilience 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

19:05

Today we're talking about something that Latinos sometimes ignore or even forget. Indigenous peoples are often relegated to things of the past, but they are very much still here, and they are facing resistance and opposition from all sides, whether it's political, social, economic, you name it. So let's take some time to consider the struggles, and…

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The Calling 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

Despite a long tradition of midwifery in the Black community, which predates the founding of the United States, less than 2% of midwives today are Black. In this episode we share the story of Kim Durdin, who found her calling in reclaiming midwifery and birthwork.It is part one of two episodes where we bring you the stories of Black midwives in Los…

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Between Cultures: One Latina’s journey to finding her Latinidad 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

What does it mean to “be” something, to have an Identity? And what is it that gets to decide that identity? Is it our parents, our language, our blood, or the world around us? This is the story of one Latina’s journey to understand what it means to be Hispanic, and how to own her own Latinidad no matter what others think. This episode was written, …

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Stranded 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

In 2020, India suddenly went into a national lockdown without advance planning or adequate government support, which led to a humanitarian crisis in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Millions of jobs disappeared and hunger was a serious issue. Tens of millions of migrant workers struggled to get home — often on foot — and many died …

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Latina Beauty Standards Part 2: How far are we willing to go in the name of beauty? 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

In this episode Maribel sets out to explore the sometimes empowering, often extreme, things we're willing to do to feel beautiful and why. Special thanks to the following women for sharing their experiences and insight in this episode: Christie Lazo, Katia Reguero Lindor, Valentina Agosti, and Leslie Valdivia and Joanna Rosario of Vive Cosmetics. T…

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Soul Force, Part II 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Civil rights icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., shares his recollections of the 1960s and working closely with Martin Luther King Jr.Reverend Lawson presents the nonviolent movement in America as the "nuclear engine" of the mid-20th century civil rights movement, and as a strategic series of organizing campaigns for racial and economic justice.This i…

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Latina Beauty Standards Part 1: Where does our definition of beautiful come from? 15:25

1+ y ago15:25

15:25

In this episode, Liz sets out to explore the historical and societal influences that have led to our sometimes empowering, often pressuring, standards of beauty that Latinas are held to. This episode was produced by Liz Alarcón and Jackie Noack. Audio engineering and mixing by Charlie Garcia. Music by Julian Blackmore. Follow & continue the convers…

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The Tractor Princess 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

28:05

“The Tractor Princess” draws on excerpts from an oral history interview that is a part of a community archive and research initiative called Watsonville is in the Heart, which highlights the stories of Filipino families from the greater Pajaro Valley region in California. In this episode of Re:Work, Antoinette Yvonne DeOcampo-Lechtenberg paints a p…

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Soul Force, Part I 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

On Dec. 11, 2021, the UCLA Labor Center’s historic MacArthur Park building was officially named the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, in honor of a civil and worker rights icon who has been teaching at UCLA for the last 2 decades.In this episode of Re:Work, 93-year-old Rev. Lawson shares stories from his youth, and how he came to discove…

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Keeping the peace during Latino holiday gatherings 12:52

2y ago12:52

12:52

Let’s talk about the holidays. Large gatherings with boisterous family members can be memorable for the good and the bad. So what can we do to take care of ourselves during end-of-year festivities, while also spending quality time with family? This episode was produced by Charlie Garcia and Jackie Noack, Audio engineering and mixing by Charlie Garc…

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Latinos vs The State of Texas 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

Texas 1951, Farmworker Pete Hernandez walks into a bar with a rifle and shoots another man, he is taken to court for murder, but when the state refuses to allow any Latinos on the Jury, a rebellious team of Hispanic lawyers sign up for a wild ride that will take them all the way to the supreme court, and change the definition of what it means to Hi…

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The Hidden Latino Punk Bands of NYC 19:47

2y ago19:47

19:47

Punk Rock isn’t usually associated with Latino culture, and for Producer Yesica Balderrama, Punk was a lifelong passion that she never quite knew how to integrate with her identity. Then one day she discovered that she was not alone. Today we take a journey through the hidden subculture of Latino Punk rock in NYC. This episode was produced & writte…

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