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This week on the Fritanga podcast, we delve into the inspirational journey of Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut in space. From her groundbreaking achievements to her advocacy for STEM education and diversity, Dr. Ochoa's story is one of grit, passion, and breaking barriers. Tune in to discover how she shattered stereotypes, logged nearly 1,000 hours in orbit, and continues to inspire the next generation to explore their potential in the sciences - including her recent work with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Minecraft Education on Latinexplorers 2.

On this special Madre Tierra episode, host Antonio Tijerino welcomes visionary advocate for environmental justice, Mark Magaña, Founding President and CEO of GreenLatinos. Mark discusses the disproportionate impact of climate change on the Latino community and emphasizes the importance of taking action to combat these effects. He calls on listeners to join the fight for environmental liberation and highlights the need for collective action to protect the planet for future generations.

Welcome back to Fritanga! In season 3, we're thrilled to continue hosting powerful voices from our community and beyond as we explore what makes us complicatedly compelling and beautiful as Latinos and how we can move forward with greater unity. In this episode, host Antonio Tijerino is joined by 3 inspiring Afro-Latino leaders for a roundtable conversation about identity, discrimination, and navigating the complexities of being Black and Latino during these turbulent but hopeful times.

In our Season 2 finale of Fritanga, we dive into the world of flavors, humanity, self-care, and traditions with the culinary maestra who has captivated us through her delicious dishes and empowered thousands through her advocacy: Ingrid Hoffmann.

In this episode of Fritanga, Antonio Tijerino kicks it with "El Padrino" of alternative Latino music, Felix Contreras. As the co-creator and co-host of Alt.Latino, the groundbreaking NPR radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture, Felix's work with NPR has introduced some of the most unique, indie musicians to mainstream radio, while also showcasing chart-toppers like Kali Uchis and Becky G.

Join us as we explore Felix's career, from being an early Latino journalist in Sacramento to a leading voice in today's dynamic Latin music landscape. Antonio and we'll revisit timeless classics and explore artists pushing musical boundaries today.

"I've always felt ni de aqui, ni de alla, that feeling will never go away. I think that kind of makes us superheroes - able to navigate one culture and another." - Mariana Atencio. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month familia! This month, the Peabody Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and viral speaker, Mariana Atencio joins Fritanga to talk about her journey through identity, navigating imposter syndrome, facing microaggressions in the workforce, and ultimately feeling fulfilled being yourself.