Libros Schmibros

David Kipen
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Libros Schmibros is a podcast exploring the people, books, movies and ideas that Californians care about, in a thoughtful way that even New Yorkers can understand. We're coming to you from Libros Schmibros, our bilingual nonprofit lending library in Boyle Heights, on the west coast of the country and the east bank of the mighty Los Angeles River.

  1. 04/10/2025

    Marie Arana, author of Latinoland - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    Alberto Sahagún talks with writer Marie Arana about her new book, LatinoLand: A Portrait of America's Largest and Least Understood Minority. She was editor-in-chief of The Washington Post’s literary section, Book World, and the Inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress.

    31 min

  2. 03/10/2025

    Alexander Aviña - Latinidad Beyond Borders, Episode 2 (audio)

    Alberto Sahagún talks with Alexander Aviña, Associate Professor of Latin American History at Arizona State University and a specialist in Mexican history. They discuss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s policies and Mexico-US relations today.

    45 min

  3. 03/10/2025

    Alexander Aviña - Latinidad Beyond Borders (Episode 2)

    Alberto Sahagún talks with Alexander Aviña, Associate Professor of Latin American History at Arizona State University and a specialist in Mexican history. They discuss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s policies and Mexico-US relations today.

    45 min

  4. 02/13/2025

    Chris Zepeda-Millán - Latinidad Beyond Borders (Episode 1)

    Libros Schmibros presents The Latinidad Beyond Borders Podcast. Latinidad encompasses the diverse experiences of people who live in Latin America as well as people of Latin American descent who live in the United States. This podcast explores culture, society and politics across the Americas through the lens of Latinidad. In this episode, Alberto Sahagún talks with Chris Zepeda-Millán, Associate Professor in the Departments of Chicana/o & Central American Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology and Labor Studies at UCLA. They discuss Latino voters in the 2024 Presidential election and President Trump’s immigration policies.

    30 min
  5. Carribean Fragoza Interview

    06/18/2021

    Carribean Fragoza Interview

    New on the Libros Schmibros Podcast, the Carribean Fragoza Interview. Vickie Vertiz in conversation with Carribean Fragoza, writer and artist from South El Monte. Her debut collection of stories Eat the Mouth That Feeds You was recently published by City Lights. Vickie Vertiz is a poet, educator, and frequently collaborates with Carribean Fragoza. Learn more about Ms. Fragoza, and purchase her books here: Buy Eat the Mouth That Feeds You Buy K-12, at Eohippus Labs Buy East of East: The Making of Greater El Monte

    33 min
  6. John Freeman Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    06/18/2021

    John Freeman Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    David Kipen in conversation with writer and literary critic John Freeman. Freeman is the editor of The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story, a selection of short fiction

    1h 13m
  7. Rick West Jr. Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    06/11/2021

    Rick West Jr. Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs presents David Kipen in conversation with Rick West, President and CEO of the Autry Museum, who will be retiring from his position at the end of the month. Rick is also the founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. This (admittedly loooong) interview appears as part of the Cultural Affairs department's Big Read of Louise Erdrich's novel The Roundhouse.

    1h 14m
  8. Kendra Atleework Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    03/10/2021

    Kendra Atleework Interview - The Libros Schmibros Podcast

    David Kipen and Colleen Jaurretche have a conversation with Kendra Atleework about her memoir, Miracle Country.  Her new book draws on personal stories as well as the environmental history of her place of birth, the Eastern Sierra.

    39 min
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Libros Schmibros is a podcast exploring the people, books, movies and ideas that Californians care about, in a thoughtful way that even New Yorkers can understand. We're coming to you from Libros Schmibros, our bilingual nonprofit lending library in Boyle Heights, on the west coast of the country and the east bank of the mighty Los Angeles River.

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  • Creator
    David Kipen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Kipen
  • Show Website
    Libros Schmibros