In The Hyphen

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Deeply researched, visually rich stories about U.S. Latinos from award-winning journalist Fernando Hurtado.

  1. 1d ago

    How Doña María dominated the mole market

    Go to the mole aisle, and you'll likely see one name regardless of where you are: Doña María. In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado explain how the Mexican brand Doña María became one of the most dominant mole brands in the supermarket. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 8

    Who do Latinos turns to for financial advice?

    Who are young Latinos turning to for personal finance advice? Who are you turning to for financial guidance? In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado examines the rise of "firs-gen personal finance creators." Thank you to Maria Melchor and Viviana Vazquez for the interviews:Viviana Vazquez: https://www.instagram.com/overgenpovertyMaria Melchor: https://www.instagram.com/firstgenliving Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 1

    The hidden cost of making piñatas for a living

    In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado takes you to Los Angeles' Piñata District, what may well be the piñata capital of the United States. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 24

    Inside one of Hawaii's only Latino grocery stores

    Mercado de la Raza is the only Latino grocery store on Oahu, Hawaii, and one of a few in all of Hawaii. What it sells helps tell the story of Latin American and Latino migration to the island. In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado goes inside Mercado de la Raza to find out who exactly is buying its products and just how big Hawaii's Latino population is. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 17

    The history of Mexican restaurants in the U.S.

    From "chili queens" to Chipotle, in this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado takes a deep dive into the history of Mexican restaurants in the United States. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 10

    Why there are so many Puerto Ricans in Hawaii

    Puerto Rico and Hawaii share much more than just their island identity. For this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado goes to Hawaii to find out why there is such a vibrant Boricua community, what brought so many of them to Hawaii more than 100 years ago and what keeps them coming. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for the free In The Hyphen newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 3

    What it's really like to leave DACA behind and move to Mexico

    A year or so ago, we started seeing social media clips of some DACA recipients announcing they were leaving their temporary status behind and moving back to their birth country. Tired of the legal limbo and lack of permanent legal status, some have decided to start over in a new country. For this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado talked to three people who recently made the move to Mexico, specifically, to see what it's like. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for my free newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Aug 20

    Are the original San Marcos blankets back from the dead?

    If the San Marcos factory closed in 2004, how was I able to buy a San Marcos blanket in 2025? In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado investigates why the San Marcos blanket factory shut down — and who is bringing the brand back to life. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up for my free newsletter: https://inthehyphen.co/subscribe Find Fernando Hurtado on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Deeply researched, visually rich stories about U.S. Latinos from award-winning journalist Fernando Hurtado.

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  • Channel
    Companion
  • Creator
    Fernando Hurtado
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29

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