Podcasts about Latinx

 Joe Concha calls out mainstream media outlets for downplaying a terrifying mid-air flight hijacking attempt as a simple "brawl" or "altercation". Joe then tackles New York City's rising subway fares and record-high rents, breaks down lighter-than-expected inflation numbers, and highlights Will Cain's analysis on housing cost splits between red and blue states. Plus, a trip back to the 1947 World Series radio broadcast, a takedown of Portland's wild drug policy proposals, political pandering with the term "Latinx", Evan Gershkovich handling The View, and a 69th birthday salute to Fran Drescher!

Moneda Moves is back for Latino Heritage Month and this season centers on a guiding question: who gets trusted in the U.S. economy right now and how is that trust built? Throughout the month, we will be speaking with experts across business, politics, ecosystem building and social justice to explore that question more deeply.María Teresa Kumar is an Emmy-nominated MSNBC contributor and founding President and CEO of Voto Latino, who since 2004 has raised over $75 million to build the country's largest Latinx voter registration and advocacy organization, registering more than 600K new voters ahead of 2020, and whose pioneering use of technology, social media and celebrity earned her recognition from Fast Company and Elle.In our Moneda Moves conversation, we speak about how growing up an immigrant shaped her thinking about power and trust, and what makes someone trustworthy in public life. With her experience she is able to identify the intersection between politics and money and where trust is breaking down, and how institutions build credibility with historically excluded communities. This episode was recorded earlier this spring, but especially as we approach midterm elections, it connects civic participation to Latino economic power amid federal policy volatility and what comes next.Tune in to hear how Voto Latino has built trust with Latino voters over the last 20+ years and what's next.Follow Maria Teresa on Instagram: @mariateresakumarFollow Moneda Moves on Instagram: @monedamovesFollow your host Lyanne Alfaro on Instagram: @lyannealfaroMain podcast theme song from Premium Beat.

A MODERN FOLKLORIST LATINX WRITER Angela M. Sánchez shares growing up Chicanx in Los Angeles, how experiencing homelessness as a teenager shaped her commitment to telling stories about people too often overlooked, finding her creative voice through anime, comics, and fanfiction, going from education and philanthropy to building community with Latinx in Animation, writing for Primos, Dora, and the PAW Patrol universe, and turning a Los Angeles strip mall into a modern folktale with her animated short Spin Cycle. Instagram - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

Peloton just unveiled an all-new Tread lineup, and it's rolling out alongside a major update: self-paced, customizable workouts across the platform. We break down what's new on both fronts and what it means for your training.Also this week:Peloton Commercial unveils a new equipment lineup built for gyms, hotels, and corporate wellness spacesPeloton adds more micro stores, with additional locations on the wayThe winner of Peloton's 2026 Hackathon is revealedPeloton expands its Educator DiscountDetails on Peloton's upcoming NYC Marathon events and its new sponsorship of the Toronto Waterfront MarathonPeloton instructor Matty Maggiacomo and his husband announce they're expecting a baby girlPeloton instructor Becs Gentry will headline the World Mental Health Day FestivalPeloton instructor Emma Lovewell hits PSL next weekendJohn Summit joins Peloton instructor Jess King's live classPeloton instructor Leanne Hainsby-Alldis will receive the Gabe Grunewald AwardOura's IPO launchesLayoffs hit Apple Fitness+ staffNike and Lululemon settle their Mirror patent lawsuitTCO Top 5: listener-recommended classes to check outPeloton Tri 2026 results are inNew Seated Strength & Cardio classes dropPeloton instructor Hannah Frankson debuts a 1:3:5 RidePeloton instructor Jess Sims launches Do Hard ThingsNew classes and a badge for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Clip Out is the longest-running independent Peloton podcast. New episodes every Friday. Hosted by Crystal O'Keefe and Tom O'Keefe theclipout.com Instagram: @clipoutcrystalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Texas native who moved to South Bend in 1948, Paula Gonzalez saw first-hand how our city's Latinx migrant and immigrant community grew.Paula spent her childhood working day and night in a tomato packing house in Edinburg, Texas. When she moved to South Bend, she followed the path of many migrant workers, first laboring in the fields of the Martin Blad farm. In 1957, she began working in the dining hall at the University of Notre Dame, a position she held until her retirement in 1992.Settling in a Polish neighborhood on Western Avenue, Paula faced the challenge of learning English "the hard way" while navigating a community that was just beginning to transition into the predominately Latinx neighborhood it is today.As a dedicated community advocate, in 1979, she led the first celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in South Bend, ensuring the history of the Latinx community would be recognized.In 2004, Dr. Les Lamon and David Healey sat down with Ms. Gonzalez to record her life story. They talked about her experiences as a migrant worker, her journey to South Bend, and how she helped establish a sense of community for the city's Latinx residents.This episode was produced by Caleb Matz from the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at IU South Bend, and by George Garner from the Civil Rights Heritage Center. Full transcript of this episode available here.Want to learn more about South Bend's history? View the photographs and documents that helped create it. Visit Michiana Memory at http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/.Title music, “History Repeats,” from Josh Woodward, used via CC-BY-4.0-DEED. Visit his website at https://www.joshwoodward.com.Additional music:“Lighthouse” by Ocean Bloom, https://freetouse.com/music/ocean-bloom/lighthouse.“Pida Vida” by u_w2a63gd7ea, https://pixabay.com/music/latin-pista-vida-480813/.

This week, Diosa and Mala are joined by podcast-duo Vero Bayetti Flores & Miriam Zoila Pérez, the hosts of Radio Menea, a Latinx Music Podcast. Vero and Pérez share how their podcast paved way for their new book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders. They discuss how they define Latinx music, Latinx artists on their radar, and how music documents the fall of the colonial project.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wines We're Drinking Jessica: 2023 Vino Blanco from Para Wines, a Latino owned winery in Oregon Damian: Be Free non-alcoholic rosé (Bevmo, under $10 a bottle) Jessica sits down with Damian Pelliccione, Hollywood's only openly non-binary CEO and co-founder of Revery, the first queer, certified minority owned and operated streaming media company. Damian breaks down what a drag king actually is, gives the inside scoop on King of Drag Season 2 premiering September 20th, and gets honest about building a media company from nothing with three co-founders from wildly different backgrounds. The conversation moves through coming out to an immigrant Italian family, the $1.7 trillion in LGBTQ+ spending power, the Target boycott, and watching ICE activity in his own East LA neighborhood. Pour a glass, this one covers a lot of ground. Content note: this episode includes discussion of immigration enforcement (ICE) and its impact on immigrant communities, plus anti-trans legislation and political attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. In This Episode We Cover [00:00] Intro, name pronunciation banter, and meet Damian Pelliccione [01:19] Wines We're Drinking: Be Free non-alcoholic rosé and the alcohol-free mixology boom [12:03] Pronouns, allyship, and holding space with intention [20:07] Chisme break: phone addiction, digital distraction, and choosing to unplug [28:26] What is a drag king? Breaking down the art form and the King of Drag origin story [42:16] Coming out to an immigrant family and building Revery from a hotel room idea [53:31] The hardest part of building a queer and POC owned company, and why diversity accelerates innovation [1:04:26] LGBTQ+ buying power, the Target boycott, and Latina Power chisme [1:11:08] Trans safety, the King of Drag national tour, and real allyship [1:17:17] ICE in his East LA neighborhood, fashion as protest, and where to watch King of Drag About Damian: Named one of Business Insider's top power player execs in video streaming, co-founder of Revry, GLAAD Media Award winner for Drag Latina, and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs Black and Latinx 2020 Accelerator Program. Connect with Damian Pelliccione Reverie: www.reverie.com King of Drag Season 2: premieres Sunday, September 20th on Reverie King of Drag National Tour: www.kingofdragtour.com Mic Drop podcast: streaming on Reverie Instagram: @damianmedia @kingofdragtv Connect with Wine & Chisme Website: www.thewineandchismepodcast.com Instagram: @thewineandchisme TikTok: @thewineandchisme Call us and tell us how we're doing (858) 304-0266 Sin prisa. Sin vergüenza. Con vino. #WineAndChisme #LatinaPodcast #NonBinaryCEO #KingOfDrag #Reverie #QueerOwnedBusiness #DragKing #LGBTQPodcast #LatineWine #AllyshipMatters

 Step into the treetops and discover the extraordinary life of Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927), the brilliant American ornithologist and illustrator who revolutionized wildlife art and some amazing birders of Latinx heritage continuing in that important work!Urban Bird Project: https://urbanbirdproject.org/Latino Outdoors: https://www.instagram.com/latinooutdoors/?hl=enCornell Lab of O's Celebrate Urban Birds: https://celebrateurbanbirds.org/Galeria EVA: https://www.instagram.com/galeriaeva/

This week, two scholars discuss "Social Change, Faith, and the Making of Latino Chicago." Felipe Hinojosa, author of Apostles of Change: Latino Radical Politics, Church Occupations, and the Fight to Save the Barrio and Lilia Fernández, author of Brown in the Windy City: Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in Postwar Chicago, explore the intertwined histories of Latino faith, politics, and community formation in postwar Chicago and beyond. This episode is presented in partnership with the Newberry. This program is also presented in conjunction with the AWM's special exhibit American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture, a powerful exhibit that takes you on the ultimate exploration through spirituality and storytelling. Travel through vibrant spaces that trace the many paths of American faith, from sacred rituals to songs of devotion. Discover rare artifacts and creative works from literature, film, music, and comedy along the way. This isn't just an exhibit—it's a shared journey of reflection, inspiration, and connection through the stories that move us all. This program was part of the 2026 American Writers Festival. Co-hosted by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, the American Writers Festival is a free literary event featuring in-depth conversations with diverse writers from across genres and backgrounds. This conversation took place June 7th, 2026 and was recorded live at the Harold Washington Library Center. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HUB About Apostles of Change by Felipe Hinojosa: Unraveling the intertwined histories of Latino radicalism and religion in urban America, this book examines how Latino activists transformed churches into staging grounds for protest against urban renewal and displacement. About Brown in the Windy City by Lilia Fernández: The first history to examine the migration and settlement of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in postwar Chicago. Lilia Fernández reveals how the two populations arrived in Chicago in the midst of tremendous social and economic change and, in spite of declining industrial employment and massive urban renewal projects, managed to carve out a geographic and racial place in one of America's great cities. About the writers: LILIA FERNÁNDEZ is professor of history at University of Illinois Chicago, where her current research continues to examine Latino history in the Chicago area, focusing on cross-ethnic interactions among Latinos, their labor politics, class dynamics, activism, and strategic articulations of a panethnic identity. FELIPE HINOJOSA, John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History at Baylor University, is currently working on a book on the Latinx civil rights movement and its role in shaping American democracy in the post-World War II era. Founded in 1887, THE NEWBERRY is one of Chicago's most historic cultural institutions. Curious people from all over visit to research topics of interest, discover their family history, take classes, or learn something new and unexpected. The Newberry fosters a deeper understanding of our world by inspiring research and learning in the humanities and encouraging conversations about ideas that matter to diverse audiences. Their mission is rooted in a growing and accessible collection of rare and historical materials that spans more than six centuries of human experience. Learn more and explore here.

Los Angeles in the late nineteenth century was bustling with the rise of industrialization, but the growing labor force that propelled it, mostly consisting of Mexican and Chinese men, was met with exclusion policies and deportation campaigns. Nevertheless, Chinese and Mexican women, children, and men built vibrant residential and business districts—until they were all but eradicated in the 1930s. In her compelling and textured history, Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles, Dr. Isabela Seong Leong Quintana unearths the entwined stories of Chinatown and Sonoratown through the everyday lives of their residents. In this conversation, we talk about the significance of comparative Latinx and Asian American Studies, the importance of spatial analysis in urban history, and the methodological challenges of locating Mexican and Chinese women and children in the archives. Dr. Quintana is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, with affiliations in Culture & Theory and Chicané/Latiné Studies. Her work explores the interconnected histories of Asian Americans and Chicanés/Latinés, centering women and children within U.S. borderlands and recovering unarchived voices. Quintana also co-directs The Five Chinatowns Project at the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, a community-based research initiative documenting Chinese American Los Angeles through oral histories, archival creation, and youth mentorship. She is the author of Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles (University of North Carolina Press, 2026). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles in the late nineteenth century was bustling with the rise of industrialization, but the growing labor force that propelled it, mostly consisting of Mexican and Chinese men, was met with exclusion policies and deportation campaigns. Nevertheless, Chinese and Mexican women, children, and men built vibrant residential and business districts—until they were all but eradicated in the 1930s. In her compelling and textured history, Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles, Dr. Isabela Seong Leong Quintana unearths the entwined stories of Chinatown and Sonoratown through the everyday lives of their residents. In this conversation, we talk about the significance of comparative Latinx and Asian American Studies, the importance of spatial analysis in urban history, and the methodological challenges of locating Mexican and Chinese women and children in the archives.  Dr. Quintana is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, with affiliations in Culture & Theory and Chicané/Latiné Studies. Her work explores the interconnected histories of Asian Americans and Chicanés/Latinés, centering women and children within U.S. borderlands and recovering unarchived voices. Quintana also co-directs The Five Chinatowns Project at the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, a community-based research initiative documenting Chinese American Los Angeles through oral histories, archival creation, and youth mentorship.  She is the author of Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles (University of North Carolina Press, 2026).  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Los Angeles in the late nineteenth century was bustling with the rise of industrialization, but the growing labor force that propelled it, mostly consisting of Mexican and Chinese men, was met with exclusion policies and deportation campaigns. Nevertheless, Chinese and Mexican women, children, and men built vibrant residential and business districts—until they were all but eradicated in the 1930s. In her compelling and textured history, Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles, Dr. Isabela Seong Leong Quintana unearths the entwined stories of Chinatown and Sonoratown through the everyday lives of their residents. In this conversation, we talk about the significance of comparative Latinx and Asian American Studies, the importance of spatial analysis in urban history, and the methodological challenges of locating Mexican and Chinese women and children in the archives.  Dr. Quintana is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, with affiliations in Culture & Theory and Chicané/Latiné Studies. Her work explores the interconnected histories of Asian Americans and Chicanés/Latinés, centering women and children within U.S. borderlands and recovering unarchived voices. Quintana also co-directs The Five Chinatowns Project at the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, a community-based research initiative documenting Chinese American Los Angeles through oral histories, archival creation, and youth mentorship.  She is the author of Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles (University of North Carolina Press, 2026).  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Los Angeles in the late nineteenth century was bustling with the rise of industrialization, but the growing labor force that propelled it, mostly consisting of Mexican and Chinese men, was met with exclusion policies and deportation campaigns. Nevertheless, Chinese and Mexican women, children, and men built vibrant residential and business districts—until they were all but eradicated in the 1930s. In her compelling and textured history, Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles, Dr. Isabela Seong Leong Quintana unearths the entwined stories of Chinatown and Sonoratown through the everyday lives of their residents. In this conversation, we talk about the significance of comparative Latinx and Asian American Studies, the importance of spatial analysis in urban history, and the methodological challenges of locating Mexican and Chinese women and children in the archives.  Dr. Quintana is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, with affiliations in Culture & Theory and Chicané/Latiné Studies. Her work explores the interconnected histories of Asian Americans and Chicanés/Latinés, centering women and children within U.S. borderlands and recovering unarchived voices. Quintana also co-directs The Five Chinatowns Project at the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, a community-based research initiative documenting Chinese American Los Angeles through oral histories, archival creation, and youth mentorship.  She is the author of Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles (University of North Carolina Press, 2026).  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Los Angeles in the late nineteenth century was bustling with the rise of industrialization, but the growing labor force that propelled it, mostly consisting of Mexican and Chinese men, was met with exclusion policies and deportation campaigns. Nevertheless, Chinese and Mexican women, children, and men built vibrant residential and business districts—until they were all but eradicated in the 1930s. In her compelling and textured history, Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles, Dr. Isabela Seong Leong Quintana unearths the entwined stories of Chinatown and Sonoratown through the everyday lives of their residents. In this conversation, we talk about the significance of comparative Latinx and Asian American Studies, the importance of spatial analysis in urban history, and the methodological challenges of locating Mexican and Chinese women and children in the archives. Dr. Quintana is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, with affiliations in Culture & Theory and Chicané/Latiné Studies. Her work explores the interconnected histories of Asian Americans and Chicanés/Latinés, centering women and children within U.S. borderlands and recovering unarchived voices. Quintana also co-directs The Five Chinatowns Project at the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, a community-based research initiative documenting Chinese American Los Angeles through oral histories, archival creation, and youth mentorship. She is the author of Urban Borderlands: Multiracial Histories and Gendered Borders in Los Angeles (University of North Carolina Press, 2026). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peloton has launched a new AI integration with Meta's Muse, which itself only launched the day before this episode, and we break down what the partnership actually does. Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby-Alldis is also officially back, and we talk about what her return means for the bike lineup and the community. We also dig into reports that HiLit+ 3 is actually in development.Also this episode:Peloton spotlights its future plans at IFA BerlinPeloton is hiring a Global Instructor Development DirectorPeloton and Precor sponsor the Beyond Activ conferencePeloton lands a nod in the 2026 UK Women's Health Fitness AwardsPeloton instructor Olivia Amato heads to PSL in SeptemberPeloton instructor Ash Pryor debuts as NAMI ambassadorPeloton instructor Marcel Dinkins celebrates 5 years with PelotonFortune Magazine spotlights competitor Tonal's use of AIThe Wolfgang Petry artist series kicks off Schlager WeekTCO Top 5: listener-recommended classes you should check outPeloton instructor Jess Sims launches her new program, Do Hard ThingsPeloton x Spotify debuts the Songs of Summer collectionPeloton instructor Mariana Fernández pays tribute to Tim CurryPeloton instructor Katie Wang debuts her 4-Day Split programPeloton instructor Andy Speer's TS60 changes are confirmedClub Peloton gets a new strength classNew Fit Family classes, plus Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month and Oktoberfest classes dropWe ask: where are the metal rides?Plus a Patreon-exclusive tease you won't want to miss.The Clip Out is the longest-running independent Peloton podcast. New episodes every Friday. Hosted by Crystal O'Keefe and Tom O'Keefe. theclipout.com. Instagram: @clipoutcrystalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Community activism has saved the city's oldest public housing units. It was recently named a 2026 Endangered Latinx Landmark by Latinos in Heritage Conservation.

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide.This time they talk about one of Albina’s favorite bands: Mexico City’s Austin TV. She shares the journey from being a longtime fan to seeing and hosting the band for Live on KEXP sessions. She shares “La Ilusión Del Tacto” from the band’s latest album, MA, out now via ATV RECS.KEXP celebrates Aqui y Ahora from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Find out more information at kexp.org/aquiyahora. You can also subscribe to El Sonido: Cancioneros wherever you podcast, or watch the videos with English subtitles on our KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sina and Mark get the scoop on this weekend's Latinx Fest from Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. Hosts: Mark Dunlea; Sina Basila Hickey Engineer: Joan Eason

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide.Albina’s first selection this week comes from the New York- and Berlin-based Guatemalan artist aLex vs aLex. Evie and Albina gush over the project’s lush sound and aLex vs aLex’s role in the current R&B revival.KEXP celebrates Aqui y Ahora from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Find out more information at kexp.org/aquiyahora. You can also subscribe to El Sonido: Cancioneros wherever you podcast, or watch the videos with English subtitles on our KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1597, the first published edition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet rolled off the printing press. Only a year later, the Spanish colony of Santa Fe was established. While you might not immediately think Shakespeare had much to do with the Latinx experience, Shakespeare's career and the Spanish conquest of the Americas fit into a similar timeline. The Bard in the Borderlands, a three-volume anthology of plays by Chicanx and Indigenous playwrights, explores the possibilities of retelling Shakespeare through the culture, language, and traditions of “la frontera,” or “the borderlands.” Simply defined by co-editor Katherine Gillen as “land that was once Mexico, but… became part of the United States” after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, there is very little “simple” about the history of this region. Its complex blend of identities and experiences are expressed in fantastic transformations of Shakespeare's work, from a re-imagining of The Tempest set in a Houston school gymnasium to Macbeth's Weird Sisters practicing brujería. In this episode, editors Kathryn Vomero Santos and Katherine Gillen and contributing playwright Andrew Siañez-De La O discuss how these works speak to Mexican American and Indigenous traditions—and what it means to create “a stranger Shakespeare.” From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published September 8, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Harter Music in San Antonio, Gideon Brower in Baltimore, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Megan Fraedrich. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Production support was provided by Steven Jackson. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, In

How do you decide what kind of parent you want to be? Liz Rebecca Alarcn and Maribel Quezada Smith of the Pulso Podcast, now In Confianza with Pulso, talk about raising their kids as Latinas in the US: the language, the food, the village, the both-last-names. They also talk about what they are not passing on, from machismo to la chancla. In the second half, Liz sits down with Latinx parenting coach Leslie Priscilla, whose practice is rooted in children's rights and decolonization. Priscilla traces punishment and fear in Latino families back five hundred years, and argues that refusing to parent that way is a political act. This episode originally aired in October 2023. Featuring: Liz Rebecca Alarcn, founder and executive director, Pulso; Maribel Quezada Smith, founder of Diferente Creative and host of Diferente; Leslie Priscilla, founder, Latinx Parenting   Covering the movements, issues and people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang. Sign up for program alerts and sneak peeks from Making Contact at: http://ow.ly/1FkV30aq1z2 The post Making Contact – Modern Parenting…The Latino Way (Encore) appeared first on KPFA.

What happens when professionals stop viewing their culture as something they need to minimize at work, and start recognizing it as a leadership superpower? And how can associations create the spaces, programs, and opportunities that help underrepresented leaders build confidence, visibility, and pathways to leadership?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Carlos Cardenas, CAE, President of Association Latinos. Carlos discusses:How Association Latinos exists to increase the representation of Latino leaders throughout the association community, from mid-level management and the C-suite to nonprofit boards.Why the founders decided Association Latinos needed to become its own 501(c)(3), rather than remain an affinity group. The organization wanted to control its destiny, understand and serve its community directly, and develop programs specifically for Latino association professionals.How Association Latinos seeks to shine a spotlight on Latino professionals who are already doing great work while also “unlocking their confidence” so they recognize their own power and potential.How the CAE Se Puede program and Avanza Scholarship create pathways for Latino association professionals to earn the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, while a partnership with Sidecar creates opportunities to earn the Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification.Why a small organization needs to “think like an entrepreneur.” Association Latinos is building creative partnerships with organizations such as ASAE, Sidecar, and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association to provide greater value even without large, consistent revenue streams.How the inaugural For La Causa golf event introduces members to golf, gives volunteers an opportunity to relax and connect, creates value for partners and sponsors, and could eventually create a new fundraising stream.How Conexiones, Association Latinos' education summit, uses a cohort model instead of a traditional choose-your-own-session conference format. Participants experience the program together in smaller groups, creating deeper relationships and longer-lasting connections.Why culture is part of the “special sauce, or salsa” of Conexiones. Association Latinos encourages professionals to bring their heritage, languages, ancestry, stories, and authentic selves into their leadership instead of feeling that advancement requires assimilation.How Association Latinos separated its Honores awards from Conexiones so award recipients, volunteers, allies, and community leaders could be celebrated more intentionally, and so the awards event could become a fundraising opportunity of its own.Why Hispanic Heritage Month should be more than a once-a-year spotlight. Carlos wants Latino thought leadership and stories elevated year-round, while also honoring the often “invisible layer” of parents, grandparents, immigrants, workers, and others whose sacrifices created opportunities for the generations that followed.References:Association Latinos WebsiteCAE Se Puede & Avanza ScholarshipConexiones 2026Latinx Treasures - Movies, books and articles to enjoy year round by Latinx creators

How do you decide what kind of parent you want to be? Liz Rebecca Alarcón and Maribel Quezada Smith of the Pulso Podcast, now In Confianza with Pulso, talk about raising their kids as Latinas in the US: the language, the food, the village, the both-last-names. They also talk about what they are not passing on, from machismo to la chancla. In the second half, Liz sits down with Latinx parenting coach Leslie Priscilla, whose practice is rooted in children's rights and decolonization. Priscilla traces punishment and fear in Latino families back five hundred years, and argues that refusing to parent that way is a political act. This episode originally aired in October 2023. Featuring: Liz Rebecca Alarcón, founder and executive director, Pulso; Maribel Quezada Smith, founder of Diferente Creative and host of Diferente; Leslie Priscilla, founder, Latinx Parenting Credits: * Host: Amy Gastelum * Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, Lucy Kang * Editor: Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong * Engineer: Jeff Emtman * Announcer: Mark Maxwell Music: * Julian Blackmore, original score Learn More: * https://projectpulso.org * https://latinxparenting.org * https://diferentecreative.com Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.A Teen Musical in the 4-H Building Erik Ostrom of Minneapolis is an improviser, composer and musician—and he always makes a point when he goes to the State Fair to see the 4-H State Arts-In Musical. The program brings together teen thespians from around the state, who spend three weeks creating an original musical, including sets, props, and costumes. Ostrom describes the show as a half-hour song-and-dance production with a live band. They perform three-to-four times a day in the 4-H Building through Labor Day. Ostrom loves seeing the kids' passion for theater: “I was a small-town theater kid, and I had friends who were other small town theater kids, but it can be isolating, and I like the idea that there are these theater kids coming from all over the state and meeting each other and finding new friends who are excited about the same things they are." Meximalismo Mary Thomas is an art historian and Deputy Director of US Latinx Art Forum. She recommends visiting the exhibition "Meximalismo" at Northeast Sculpture Gallery in Minneapolis, which runs through Sept. 12. Here's how she describes it: “'Meximalismo' is a lively and thoughtful exploration of maximalist aesthetics within Latinx art. Curated by Silvana Agostini and Maria Cristina Tavera, this exhibition features a wide range of artists working in mediums that span photography, painting, installation, and multi-media work. The exhibition brings forward multi-dimensional understanding of the social and political significance of maximalism that resonates deeply in a moment that has been overdetermined by narratives of fear and scarcity.” Landscapes with unexpected points of view Looking for a space of beauty to take a breather before the fall arts season swings into action? Doris Rubenstein of Richfield suggests visiting Laura Andrews' exhibit The Transparent Eye. These “dreamlike” paintings often adjust the viewpoint of typical landscape paintings inviting viewers to look up at the tree canopy or consider the natural world in a new way. The show is on view at the Kolman & Reeb Gallery in the Northrup-King Building in Northeast Minneapolis through Sept. 26. "No one is forcing you to buy a painting, but hold on to your wallet when you see these!”

On this day, 1 September 1974, Puerto Rican attendees at a Labour Day event in Newark, New Jersey rioted against police after years of brutality, as well as poor living and economic standards. An argument between festival goers and police escalated when an officer's horse knocked over a game table. The police department mobilized virtually its entire 1,500‐member force as hostilities and tensions from the fighting spilled into the streets, which further increased tensions, resulting in rocks and bottles being thrown at police over the course of the next three days. At least 16 people were injured in the late‐afternoon fighting and three men were admitted to hospitals with gunshot wounds, two of them in serious condition on the first day of the riots. More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8161/newark-puerto-rican-riotsOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

For the longest time, author Sona Movsesian had her own ideas of what an ideal mom should be like — until she became pregnant with her two twin boys.In her newest book, "The World's Worst Mom," Movsesian embraces the imperfections and messiness that comes with motherhood by taking readers through her own parenting journey.KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sat down with Movsesian to talk about what inspired her to write the book and how working under comedian Conan O'Brien prepared her for motherhood.Then, serial killers have long been a subject of fascination in cinema. Our Midday Movies critics discuss their favorite films and series that unravel the psyche.And finally, thinking about what to check out this weekend? KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans recommends folk music, Latinx musical theatre and more in our weekend arts preview.Guest:Sona Movsesian, author, "The World's Worst Mom," co-host of the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcastBeth Accomando, arts reporter, KPBSYazdi Pithavala, podcast host, MoviewallasJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, KPBS, host of "The Finest" podcast

Leslie Priscilla, the founder of Latinx Parenting, returns to talk all about her new book Chancla and share some of the parenting insights she's learned since the last time she joined us on the show. As the mother of three bi-cultural children, Leslie is passionate about culturally informed parenting and helping nurture families through academic and ancestral knowledge. Today, we explore healthy discipline, reparenting ourselves, and changing the narrative on parenting in the Latinx community.   Learn more about Leslie and pre-order her book here  Super Mamás  IG: @_supermamas  Facebook: Super Mamás  Twitter: @_supermamas   Website: http://supermamas.com/    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlock the tax secrets that Latinx entrepreneurs and freelancers rarely hear — and how to save thousands before year's end. This isn't generic advice; it's expert insights you can act on today to optimize your income, avoid costly mistakes, and keep more money in your pocket. Timing is everything and August is your prime moment to review your finances. Check your pay stubs, talk to your kids about their summer gigs, and ensure your tips and overtime are accurately reported. This episode arms you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your taxes now, so you can finish the year strong and stress-free.  #SaveOnTaxes #TaxStrategy #SmartTaxMoves #IncomeOptimization #TaxEfficiencyRandy's Social MediaInstagram: @randygmz.mbaFacebook: Randy Gomez Mba EALinkedIn: Randy Gòmez, MBA, EA

In many Latinx households, "la chancla" or "the flip flop" is an iconic cultural symbol of parental punishment. For many adults who grew up with that style of discipline, it's something to laugh about.In a new book, "Chancla: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture through Nonviolent Parenting," author Leslie Priscilla asks if we should take chancla culture more seriously and offers a personal and historical look at parenting behaviors.Priscilla will also be a featured author at the 2026 KPBS Book Festival.Then, have you ever heard of the phrase, "yes, and?" It is a core tenet of improvisation, also known as improv. KPBS' Beth Accomando previews a new convention in town that is entirely devoted to improv.Plus, thinking about what to do this weekend? Hear about all the arts and culture events on our radar, from a celebration of Filipino culture to a free punk music festival.Guests: Leslie Priscilla, founder of Latinx Parenting; author of Chancla: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture Through Nonviolent ParentingChris Colthurst, founder and executive producer, ImprovConJackie Bookstein, improviserBrandon Hensgens, improviserJulianna Domingo, producer, KPBS

What happens when recovery becomes more than surviving? When joy itself becomes an act of resistance? In this vulnerable and liberating conversation, Codi Renee Blackmon, PhD, shares how reclaiming authenticity, celebrating Black joy, and refusing to conform to the expectations of white-dominant culture transformed not only her own recovery, but the way she leads, parents, and cultivates inclusive communities.Together, Dr. Codi Renee and SHE RECOVERS team member Lisa Wall explore:Why Black joy is both an act of resistance and a pathway to healingHow authenticity became the foundation of her recovery and leadershipWhy race, trauma, and recovery cannot be separatedHow centering marginalized voices creates recovery communities where everyone has the opportunity to experience a sense of belongingABOUT CODI RENEE BLACKMON, PhDCodi Renee Blackmon, PhD, is a scholar, educator, and recovery leader passionate about creating accountable, inclusive spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. She brings together her experiences in recovery, teaching, writing, and research to amplify marginalized voices and support multiple pathways to healing.A Black woman celebrating recovery, Codi Renee supports people in recovery from trauma, mental health challenges, burnout, grief, codependency, and oppression. She is especially committed to supporting women, parents in recovery, neurodivergent minds, and Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and women of color.ABOUT LISA WALLLisa is a certified trauma professional, somatic practitioner, educator, and SHE RECOVERS Coach with additional training in addiction medicine, sound healing, circadian biology, intimacy education, and herbalism. With more than two decades of experience in community leadership, group facilitation, and program development, she integrates evidence-based practice with deep respect for lived experience and the wisdom of nature. As a senior leader with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, she develops recovery-focused programming and helps inform equitable and trauma-informed standards of community care for women in recovery. Lisa lives and works on a remote island, where slow living, ritual, and reciprocity with the natural world continue to shape both her own recovery and the way she leads.EPISODE RESOURCESOur Recovery website https://bit.ly/ourrecoveryFollow Codi Renee & Our Recovery on Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourrecoveryConnect on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/our_recovery_matters/ Unveiling Racial Dynamics: Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous & Women of Color Technical Communication Within White-Dominant Online Recovery Support Spaces by Dr. Codi Renee Blackmon http://hdl.handle.net/10342/14021Maya Angelou's Still I Rise  https://youtu.be/NzQtGCw49uc?si=i4ZBWg0hblv3ChmG Ready to continue learning with Dr. Codi Renee? Take our Inclusive Recovery Training: Anti-Racist Spaces of Belonging. The work doesn't end here.EXPLORE THE TRAINING Here.

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, White, Asian, and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools, and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another's traditions, and take pride in their community's diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Dr. Kiara Wyndham calls "the diversity contract"—an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named.  Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (University of California Press, 2026) reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, White advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two staples of any Latinx party? Música y comida. Porque no los dos? On today's episode we are bringing back some of our fave songs about food. Who are the hungriest salseros around? What Dominican merenguero is in the running for best ally? Discussing music by Mala Fe, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Fito Olivares and Cain Culto Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0

Prolific video essayist FD Signifier returns to Bad Faith Pod for a comprehensive analysis of the controversy surrounding left electeds' abandonment of 2020 era policy commitments and principles coined "Woke 1" by New York City Council member Chi Ossé, and made viral by AOC on the Sunday news last weekend. While members of the Platner left have argued that rejecting "woke one" simply means abandoning the excesses of cancel culture and identitarian jargon like "Latinx," several DSA candidates or electeds, from Francesca Hong and William Lawrence to AOC and Zohran Mamdani himself, have explicitly rejected firm BLM-era policy commitments like defund the police. And some, like Lawrence and AOC, even explicitly rejected their DSA affiliation in part or in whole. This brings a question we've been asking for about a year now front and center: Is it worth it to "win" if you have to sacrifice your principles to get there? If Zohran can do such a 180 on defund, how much confidence do we have with respect to his solidarity with Palestine? Why call yourself "socialist" if you're unwilling to stand behind the DSA platform, or if you're going to become an NPYD booster? And how did the left media ecosystem let this happen? Does "winning" within the Democratic party, in fact, help the left? Find Bad Faith on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Or subscribe to our RSS feed. Follow Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Subscribe at patreon.com/badfaithpodcast for an additional Monday episode every week. Watch all episodes at Bad Faith YouTube, and don't forget to like and subscribe. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands). Produced by (@armandaviram)

Johanny Reyes and I spoke about the reversal of roles, from being cared for to becoming the caregiver often influenced by unspoken rules and misconceptions in Latinx immigrant families. Topics in this segment include the common silence regarding illness, aging, and what support can look like as a caregiver. Johanny shares what it was like as the eldest daughter suddenly stepping into a caregiver role and how she learned to navigate this new identity while processing grief. This episode will be aired in Spanish next week. This episode is dedicated to Johanny's mother, who passed a couple months after we recorded this episode. May her beautiful mami rest so peacefully. About today's guest: Johanny Reyes is a licensed therapist in Florida and Afro-Latina entrepreneur dedicated to promoting mental health and increasing accessibility to mental health resources within Latin, Black and Brown communities including Spanish–speaking and undocumented people. She is also the founder of her own practice, where she specializes in supporting clients through grief, trauma, and life transitions, cultivating a safe space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.  Follow Johanny: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thrivingcounselingsolutions Practice website (Florida residents): https://www.ThrivingCounselingSolutions.com Find Johanny in the Latinx Therapy Directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/speakers/johanny-reyes/ 

The pole world is finally being forced to face the truth: if you want a stronger future for pole, you have to center sex workers, not sideline them. NatsHoney and AMD break down what they saw at Pole Convention East, where representation, history, and accountability were on full display.What starts as a recap of an electric event turns into a bigger conversation about who gets celebrated in pole spaces, who gets left out, and what it actually means to build a more honest industry. From disability and Latinx showcases to sex workers showing up everywhere, this episode keeps circling one question - who is pole really for?You'll hear NatsHoney and AMD unpack: Why the event felt different this year, and why that mattered The tension between pole fitness rules and the anarchist spirit of stripping Why sex worker representation inside pole spaces is still not optional A moving reunion with Nicole the Pole and the history behind her signature work How brands like X-Pole, Bees Knees, and The Bar are creating space for lived experience, not just performative inclusion AMD shares interviews with Shaina Cruea, Jinx, Michelle Stanek, Agatha, and others, while NatsHoney brings the perspective of someone who has been tracking pole culture, black representation, and sex worker visibility for years. Together they connect the dots between performance, politics, community, and the fight to keep pole history rooted in the people who built it.This episode also looks ahead to International Pole Dance Day and the urgent need to support sex worker organizations while funding is drying up and the industry keeps expanding. If you care about pole, if you teach pole, if you perform pole, or if you want to understand where this art form really comes from, this conversation belongs on your playlist.Essential listening for anyone who wants more than pretty spins and polished marketing. This is about the people, the labor, the history, and the future of pole.Character count: 2,718 / 4,000Why this works: The hook immediately frames the episode as a high-stakes industry conversation, which is more compelling than a simple event recap. It names the key speakers and guests, highlights concrete takeaways, and creates curiosity around the major tension points: representation, history, and sex worker inclusion.   (00:00) Opening praise for the event and how visible representation changed the atmosphere (01:05) Why seeing sex workers everywhere made this year feel different (02:49) The divide pole culture tried to create between dancers and strippers (03:12) Too many rules, but why event structure still matters (04:23) Recording six interviews at the convention and the work behind them (05:19) A performance dedicated to sex workers and to NatsHoney (07:08) Setting up the format for reacting to each interview clip (13:12) Agatha's performance, stage presence, and costume support from Sway (14:16) Introduction to the Nicole the Pole interview (19:09) NatsHoney on teaching Nicole a signature trick and Black representation in pole (22:54) Nicole the Pole's broader visibility and industry hustle (23:23) Introduction to the Misha from Pole Poise interview (27:27) How Pole Poise was inspired by family, ancestors, and pole as fitness (28:26) Why most studios still do not teach pole history (29:17) Tracing pole history back to the late 1990s and early pioneers (31:01) Bees Knees, The Bar, and hiring strippers as instructors (34:54) Introduction to the Shaina Cruea interview and X-Pole's education shift (43:05) Why lived experience matters more than performative education (45:32) Introduction to the Jinx interview (55:04) Whorephobia, exclusion, and the emotional damage of being pushed out (57:39) Jinx's performance and the power of creative movement (61:31) The Community Shop as affordable gear support for strippers (62:27) Closing that segment and moving into Michelle Stanek (69:51) Meeting people where they are and why the goalpost keeps moving (73:50) Hope for a stronger bridge between pole dancers and sex workers (75:43) International Pole Dance Day and the call to fundraise for sex worker orgs (78:19) Thanks to International Pole Convention and the listeners   All the links: The Community Shop Donate to our work  ⁠YAS Work Instagram⁠ ⁠YAS Work BlueSky⁠ ⁠YAS Work Twitter⁠ ⁠YAS Work Youtube YASStore.Shop

What if the systems built to help people are quietly deciding who gets to heal and who feels safe enough to even ask? Janelle Miller Moravek has spent 26 years inside that system, and she's not just naming the problem. She's rebuilding it from the ground up. Topic bullets: Why the U.S. behavioral health workforce doesn't reflect the communities it serves, and how decades of low reimbursement rates created the gap The difference between being fluent and being bilingual in therapy, and why cultural nuance can be the line between trust and harm What it actually costs (financially and personally) to become a therapist, and why that pipeline shuts out the people most needed in it How politics, Medicaid policy, and philanthropy collide to determine who gets care Why "hire for curiosity" may matter more than credentials, and how YFC built a staff that reflects its clients (46% Latinx, 81% low-income) Guest bio: Janelle Miller Moravek is the Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling (YFC), a nonprofit community mental health center near Chicago. Over 26 years, she's built a behavioral health workforce designed to reflect the communities it serves. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro 01:30 — How the behavioral health workforce shortage happened 05:30 — Why representation in therapy matters 09:00 — The Google Translate story: when "helpful" isn't accurate 14:00 — Money, policy, and the structural barriers to change 21:00 — Politics, privilege, and mental health as a shared issue 25:00 — What YFC has actually built: recruitment, retention, and trust 34:00 — What still needs to change at a systems level 39:00 — Where to find Janelle and YFC's new Behavioral Health Atlas Join us on Patreon for an exclusive bonus episode with Janelle "Power, Purpose, and Payroll: Janelle Miller Moravek's Honest Answer on What Keeps Her Going." Find Janelle at: LinkedIn: Janelle Miller-Moorevec | Website: counselingforall.org Standing disclosures: Thinking about a life abroad? I use and recommend Expatsi to help navigate the move — https://www.expatsi.com/?ref=2kJ926HZ. As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission. Curious what Brava Global Advisory could do for your team or your own leadership? Head to https://www.bravaglobaladvisory.com/voice to see how we work together and where to start. Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Bachan is Co-Founder and CEO of Hyphen, and one of the most consequential builders in the Creator Economy. Her 12-year+ career spans CAA, Sony Music, Wasserman, and Whalar, where she led 300+ Creators as Global President of Sixteenth. She has pioneered Creator houses for Black and Latinx talent, launched Creator-owned brands like Nami Matcha and Nonipup, and brokered deals with Nike, Google, Amazon, and Sephora. A sought-after speaker at Cannes Lions, SXSW, VidCon, and Tribeca, she has contributed to Rolling Stone and is recognized by Variety, Business Insider, and Campaign US as a defining voice in the industry. She mentors South Asian executives through The Salon and supports her community through Play Inspired. When she's not reshaping the industry, you'll find her exploring New Jersey towns with her husband and dog.

Governor Maura Healey signs legislation ensuring protections for immigrants against ICE, a Latina Power hat sells out after causing a political debate and how are candidates trying to mobilize the Latino vote this fall? It's our Latinx news roundtable!

Josh T. Franco is an artist and art historian from West Texas who believes that art history is made by hand. Cultured Magazine included this creative powerhouse in their 2026 list of 12 Art-World Tastemakers We're Most Excited About. Franco actually wears four creative hats: artist, art historian, curator and new Exec Dir of US Latinx Art Forum. He grew up immersed in the ever-evolving wonderland his grandfather created in his backyard in Marfa, TX, full of eclectic found objects, sculptures and whimsical installations. Franco's current  exhibition, Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard, celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. His forthcoming book, Marfa, Marfa: Rasquachismo and Minimalism in Far West Texas, examines minimalism and the aesthetics that artist Donald Judd brought to Marfa … and how these intersect with "rasquachismo," the sensibility of the oppressed in working class Chicano communities. “I am an artist with an art history PhD. My practice investigates the mechanisms by which knowledge moves intergenerationally,” says. Franco. He's been an art historian with the Smithsonian for over ten years, interacting with some of the most treasured documents ever produced by artists across time. “I believe that every work of art is also a work of art history, because every work of art carries the past.” As the new Executive Director  of US Latinx Art Forum, Franco is committed to celebrating and promoting art by US inhabitants of Latinx descent and their communities to foster equity and growth, and support its practitioners. Have a Swan Dive to share? Text us!We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: Ron@artbikesjax.com or Stu: Stuart@stuartsheldon.com

Please remember to rate and review our podcast!Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics  For the past decade, the Comadres y Comics podcast has highlighted Latinx creators, characters, and fans, creating a consistent platform for conversations around comics, culture, and community.This 10th anniversary panel brings together hosts, past guests, and industry voices to reflect on how both the podcast and the comics landscape have evolved over the last decade. The discussion will explore shifts in representation, access, and independent media, and the role community-driven platforms play in shaping industry dialogue.Panelists will also examine how Comadres y Comics has helped amplify voices, build connections, and create visibility for underrepresented perspectives in comics.Follow us on socials @comadresycomics Visit our website comadresycomics.comProduced by Comadres y Comics Podcast

Hello hello! We are back in your feeds today to share that starting next Friday, we'll be running a six week series of Radio Menea. A little celebración if you will. Our book is almost out and we missed you! So join us starting next friday for a weekly episode with your favorite Latinx friends, who wrote a book! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/433NaH0

Knowing the basics of marketing your podcast online to others is a must if you want your podcast to blossom and achieve success. Dive into this episode with Sandra Torres as she inspires you to develop simple yet effective ways to increase online attention for your podcast and to get the episodes in the tank for distribution across all different places.    WHAT TO LISTEN FOR   Things to consider before pursuing co-hosting Holding yourself accountable Taking advantage of distribution channels Looking for ways to improve your show Doing a podcast that drive value Social media Hashtags and its uses RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Calendly Zoom Streamyard Riverside.fm Amazon Pandora iHeart Submit Your Podcast To Amazon   ABOUT SANDRA NOEMI TORRES   Sandra Noemi Torres is a Marketing Strategist & Coach at PlanYourCompany, a marketing services & marketing training agency that supports entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners. Sandra Founded United Latinas Inc, an organization created to support minority and Latina entrepreneurs with business & leadership resources and workshops. Sandra hosts the Podcast, Café Con Leadership, a thought tank about managing cultural baggage and creating positive revolutionary change within ourselves and our communities. She is passionate about human connection and mental health, the Latinx voice, activism for a kinder world and living our lives to the fullest of our human potential.   CONNECT WITH SANDRA   Website: Plan Your Company Podcast: Café Con Leadership  Email: sandra@planyourcompany.com     CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!  

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown.