
"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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These stories bring this non-Texan back to the border where I’ve been blessed to spend time in Brownsville, McAllen and El Paso.
I’ve been listening to this Podcast for years. Somehow, seemingly mundane subjects are brought to life. A poet gives more insight on religion than any clergy has. A little neighborhood’s complex history is played out over the span of less than an hour. A minor kerfuffle draws out a complex and poignant issue. My heart sings when I hear this podcast.
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Fronteras consistently covers border culture, immigration, history, and Latino arts across the Southwest, pairing scholarly context with personal storytelling and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes frequently explore how policy, memory, and community resilience shape life from Texas to California, often highlighting Indigenous and immigrant perspectives, bilingual storytelling, and the role of arts and archives in preserving memory. Notable strengths include a thoughtful blend of academic insight and accessible narrative, a willingness to tackle controversial topics like censorship, and a strong focus on regional voices and cultural heritage that appeal to listeners interested in social issues, history, and the arts near the U.S.–Mexico bord... more
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Recent guests on Fronteras include:
1. Andric Gonzalez
2. Jenny Hay
3. Azaneth Dominguez
4. Bonnie Cisneros
5. Ian Tyler Ibarra
6. Dagoberto Patman
7. Eva Ibarra
8. Vincent Valdez
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