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Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world.

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In 1989, Maria Hinojosa gave up her Mexican citizenship when she became a naturalized U.S. Citizen. She didn’t know it at the time, but she’d spend years of her life trying to get that legal status. And Maria is amongst the thousands looking for belo... more

In 1916, a Mexican composer named Maria Grever moved to New York City with her two kids. She went on to write about 1,000 songs until her death in 1951. She composed numerous top charting hits, scored for the big movie houses, wrote operas and Broadw... more

In 1902, Isabel González arrived in Ellis Island, pregnant, alone and with only $11.00 in her pocket. She —like others before her— was detained for being an "alien" and at risk of becoming a "burden" on the state. But Isabel took her fight to the cou... more

For decades, Cesar Chavez's name has been synonymous with workers’ rights. School buildings and streets bear his name. Alongside Chavez always stood Dolores Huerta. She’s a co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association and together they led a m... more

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Jelani Cobb
Author and historian, New Yorker staff writer, Columbia Journalism School dean
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Episode: ‘Demographic Paranoia’: Jelani Cobb on ICE, Race, and the Importance of History
Sam Quinones
Award-winning journalist and author of The Perfect Tuba
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Rosa Parra
Chicana film critic
Freelance film critic
Episode: Los Oscars Are Back: Sinners, Battles, and Secret Agents
Carlos Aguilar
Film critic
Freelance film critic
Episode: Los Oscars Are Back: Sinners, Battles, and Secret Agents
Soledad O'Brien
Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer
No Hay Tos / CNN veteran
Episode: Six Weeks and One Day: A Day Inside an Atlanta Abortion Clinic
Rose Arce
Journalist and producer specializing in marginalized communities
No Hay Tos / Roma Media
Episode: Six Weeks and One Day: A Day Inside an Atlanta Abortion Clinic
Jason Stanley
Author of How Fascism Works
Yale (former); author
Episode: USA Under Trump: The Mass Detention Economy and the Fight for Democracy
Maria Hinojosa
Longtime journalist and host of Latino USA.
iHeart
Episode: Trump's Secretaries Go Wild + Little Marco Takes Center Stage
Drew Harwell
A technology reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: It’s an 'Information War': A Look Behind ICE’s Viral Social Media Campaign

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Maria Hinojosa
Host of Latino USA and an acclaimed journalist recognized for her work that highlights the stories and perspectives of Latinos in the U.S.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Huerta's heartbreak( and ours)

    Thank you for this important, insightful, and thoughtful interview.

    Devastating to hear her reflections, especial when she says it was her "personal pain, and cross to bear".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ImTiredofNichnames
    United States14 days ago
  • Thank you Latino USA!

    You always bring forward and shine a light on the issues we need to see and understand before we can act to make our world better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UUnified
    United States15 days ago
  • Latino USA ROCKS!

    This podcast - like Maria Hinojosa - is a leader. It evokes insights, thoughts, actions and empathy, while also being entertaining and delightful. Regardless of the topic discussed, you will love it! Much gratitude to all involved in crafting and providing Latino USA!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SweetGoofyMo
    United States19 days ago
  • Hialeah!

    First movie that I have seen portraying Hialeah. The most Latin out of all the cities in Miami! La ciudad que progresa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Gringo_Mark
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I like the podcast but like every I❤️Radio show, it has too many Ads and they repeat them again and again. That bothers me.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Migapan79
    Germany2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep, insightful storytelling that highlights Latino experiences.
Overall, the show is considered essential listening for those wanting to understand Latino culture and current events.
The podcast is recognized for its strong journalistic integrity and diverse guest perspectives.
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Born in Exile: Ana Tijoux on Music and Resistance
Q: How are we supposed to understand this then? Is it part of the kind of general right wing tilt of the world? How do you understand it?
Ana points to various triggers for the rise of ultra-conservatives, indicating that it reflects a global trend towards the right.
Born in Exile: Ana Tijoux on Music and Resistance
Q: What do you think that you learned from your parents about surviving with a kind of dignity and sense of self?
Ana emphasizes the importance of dignity and a broader consciousness, reflecting on her upbringing in an immigrant family amid economic hardship.
Trump's Secretaries Go Wild + Little Marco Takes Center Stage
Q: Would you be willing to donate that Pulitzer to Donald Trump if it would get him to shut up?
I would never in my life, ever, give Donald Trump my Pulitzer, my Peabody, my two Robert F. Kennedy awards, my Edward R. Murrow award.
It’s an 'Information War': A Look Behind ICE’s Viral Social Media Campaign
Q: What did you find particularly egregious in the internal communications?
The banality of the discussions around operations and the enthusiastic approach some public employees took towards sharing often cruel and misleading content.
More Than a Friendship: An Intimate Conversation With Actors Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal
Q: How as you've gotten older, has your definition of friendship changed?
Diego reflects on his deep friendship with Gael, describing it as more like a chosen family that involves companionship and support.

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Focused on the vibrant narratives and experiences of the Latino community, this podcast explores a broad range of topics, including immigration, cultural identity, and social justice. Notable for its depth and the quality of its production, the conversations often feature influential figures from various fields such as journalism, entertainment, and activism, providing listeners with unique insights into contemporary societal issues affecting Latinos. The storytelling is reinforced by empirical narratives, combining personal anecdotes with broader cultural discussions, making it a crucial source of information and representation for Latino communities in the U.S. and beyond.

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1. Alt.Latino
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3. The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
4. Throughline
5. Fresh Air

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Latino USA launched 21 years ago and published 650 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Latino USA include:

1. Jelani Cobb
2. Sam Quinones
3. Rosa Parra
4. Carlos Aguilar
5. Soledad O'Brien
6. Rose Arce
7. Jason Stanley
8. Maria Hinojosa

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