Latino USA

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Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.

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Teresa Urrea: The Mexican Joan of Arc

In the late 1800s, Teresa Urrea was a superstar. She was a ‘curandera,’ or healer, a revolutionary, and a feminist. At only 19 years old she was exiled from Mexico by dictator Porfirio Diaz, who called her the most dangerous girl in the country, and moved to El Paso, Texas. She also had a miraculous power: she could heal people through touch. Her vision of love and equality for all people regardless of gender, race, and class inspired rebellions against the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz, earning her the title the Mexican Joan of Arc. In this episode, we follow Teresa Urrea’s life, and honor the legacy of a revolutionary woman decades ahead of her time. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. This episode originally aired in November 2021.

49 min
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How I Made It: Ayodele Casel

For Ayodele Casel tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like Ginger Rogers as she recreated Ginger’s moves in her bedroom But it wasn’t until Ayodele Casel was a sophomore at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts that she took her first tap dancing class. That was her entry point into the art form which would eventually lead to a more than 20 year career as a professional tap dancer. As a Black and Puerto Rican woman, Ayodele Casel didn’t see herself reflected in the mainstream image of tap dancers because the form has been largely whitewashed through systematic racism. For that reason, she works tirelessly to remind her audiences that tap is deeply rooted in Black art and culture. In this episode of “How I Made It” Ayodele takes us through her tap journey, and reclaims tap dancing as a Black art form. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. This episode originally aired in 2021.

18 min
2 MAR

The U.S. and Mexico: A Complicated Relationship

To say that the United States and Mexico have a complicated relationship is to put it lightly. We’re talking over 200 years of, well, a lot. And today more than ever it’s hard to keep up with how much is constantly happening between the two. So for this episode we’ll bring OG border and immigration reporters Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga to not only help us understand what’s going on, but to look back at recent history and provide much needed context. How will the relationship change now that there’s an unpredictable macho man in the White House and a cool-headed woman leading Mexico? Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

26 min
28 FEB

Harvey Guillén: Breaking Hollywood Molds

Harvey Guillén talks with Maria Hinojosa about his role as Guillermo de la Cruz in the FX vampire comedy, What We Do in the Shadows. Harvey reflects on some recent tragic moments and some others from his childhood, none of which has stopped him from pursuing his dreams of being a Hollywood star. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

27 min
23 FEB

The Fight Over the Panama Canal

As President Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal back, journalist Cristela Guerra recalls her childhood memories growing up between the U.S. and Panama. She tells us about the complicated history between the two countries and what’s at stake if the U.S. tries to take the canal back. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

22 min
21 FEB

The Debate Around Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez has sparked significant controversy not only because of polarizing remarks from its director and lead star, but for its eccentric storytelling and what many call a downright “off” portrayal of Mexico. The film has received countless accolades and is nominated for 13 Oscars. We spoke to film thinkers in Mexico and the U.S. about what went wrong, what went right, and how critics and fans are responding. Listen to our conversation with Gonzalo Galván from El Heraldo de México, Fernanda Solórzano from Letras Libres, LAist’s Antonia Cereijido, and San Antonio Current’s Kiko Martínez. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

30 min
16 FEB

Hombre: Understanding Latino Men ft. Two Voters, Two Views

In the second episode of our new series "Hombre: Understanding Latino Men," Maria Hinojosa sits down with two young Latino voters from Texas. Alejandro Flores, from Dallas, cast his ballot for Kamala Harris in 2024. First-time voter Alexis Uscanga, from the Rio Grande Valley, chose Donald Trump. This roundtable gets into the issues that informed both Alexis’ and Alejandro’s vote. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

27 min
14 FEB

A Sister’s Quest for Justice With Cristina Rivera Garza

Author Cristina Rivera Garza’s memoir received the Pulitzer prize in 2024. In Mexico, the book sparked a feminist movement demanding justice for gender-based violence. In “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” Cristina delves into the “emotional archive” of her sister, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend 30 years ago, when Liliana was only 20. In this conversation, Cristina Rivera Garza and Maria Hinojosa discuss their own journeys to find the words and power to talk about gender-based violence and femicide in both English and Spanish. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage.

28 min

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Muy informativo

15/12/2024

Indyeche

La película sobre la separación de los indocumentados fue muy triste, dura de ver. Ojalá hubiera más personas con moral en la nueva administración. Ojalá la vieran más personas que tienen tantos perjuicios sobre los emigrantes
I love In The Thick!

15/12/2024

Livermoron expat

So glad this is back, thank you thank you It’s about time.
Incredibly good

15/11/2024

L&L Cult Jam

Unpacking American Extremism did an excellent job of doing just that. I cried for the first time in the election and felt every emotion. This is the 1st time I’ve listened to this podcast but will be back for more.
A wonderful show

29/09/2024

jmrsf

I always look forward to episodes of this show!!!

Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.