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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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Caitlin Dickerson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The Atlantic. She has become one of the leading voices on immigration coverage for more than a decade. In this episode, Caitlin talks about her recent reporting exploring why some mixed-stat... more

Two years after her untimely death, Cecilia Gentili remains a legendary trans icon. As International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia approaches, we celebrate it by revisiting our conversation with Gentili.

In 2022 she spoke to La... more

Grammy award-winning Mexican artist Julieta Venegas just released an album and a memoir all about being a Norteña. But like many growing up in the north of Mexico, near the U.S. border, she was also heavily influenced by music and pop culture in Engl... more

Governments worldwide are restricting press freedom, with the U.S. experiencing a drastic decline under the second Trump administration. Funding cuts to public media, lawsuits, federal censorship, and confrontations with ICE have become the norm. Jou... more

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Recent Guests

Cecilia Gentili
Trans activist, actor, and author featured in the episode
Trans activism / LGBTQ community
Episode: The Saint of Sex Workers: Remembering Trans Icon Cecilia Gentili
Julieta Venegas
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Independent artist
Episode: Julieta Venegas on Her New Music, Embracing Her Roots, and Mexican Dads
Maritza Félix
Founder and director of Conecta Arizona
Conecta Arizona
Episode: 'None of Us Are Safe in the United States Right Now': A Roundtable on Press Freedom
José Zamora
Regional director for the Americas, Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Episode: 'None of Us Are Safe in the United States Right Now': A Roundtable on Press Freedom
Estefany Rodríguez
Nashville-based journalist; reporter for Nashville Noticias; immigrant from Colombia
Nashville Noticias
Episode: 'Being There Was Torture': Journalist Estefany Rodríguez on Her ICE Detention
Tasha Sandoval
Colombian-American producer
Futuro Media / Latino USA
Episode: Can I Go Back to Colombia?
Ramona Novello
Ramona Novello, Puerto Rican immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Episode: 'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Rican Mennonites in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Pedro Cruz
Interviewee who contributed to coining the term Dutch-Arican/Dutch-Arycan
Episode: 'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Rican Mennonites in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Brian Quijada
Co-creator and star of Mexodus
Mexodus creative team
Episode: ‘Mexodus’: A Trump-Era Protest Musical Explores Underground Railroad to Mexico

Host

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
  • The ads are insufferable

    The ads on this show are absolutely ridiculous and they ruin the messaging you’re trying to get a crossed

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gotchayeah
    United States24 days ago
  • The Ads are HORRIBLE

    I am a long time Latino USA listener (at least since 2017!). I truly value the stories told and elevated by the Futuro Studios team. However, my listening really fell off when the new ads started. I understand that the show needs to be financially stable, but if the Apple Podcast app says an episode is 28 minutes, the actual time is closer to 40 minutes because of the volume of ads. Also, many of the ads do not seem aligned with the values of the show. They really cheapen it!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RuandaC89
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is not a podcast anymore, just ads!

    I used to love Latino USA. Now when I listen it’s literally half advertisements. I’ll probably stop listening as a podcast and just wait to listen on my local npr station.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jennj_bee
    United States2 months ago
  • Mexican by choice

    Maria Muchas gracias for this episode. I laughed and teared up listening to the show. It shot me like an arrow to the heart. Being a 1st generation Mexican American, I also feel I’m brown like molé but thank you for the positive push an inspiration to go become a dual citizen. Xoxo

    🫶🏽Miguel Angel Los Angeles, CA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F f the
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 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.
Some reviews express frustration over advertisement frequency overshadowing content.

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'None of Us Are Safe in the United States Right Now': A Roundtable on Press Freedom
Q: José, alarms are being raised here in the United States, but all across the Americas, right? What can you tell us about what CPJ has documented about press freedoms in the Americas and how that impacts what's happening here in the United States?
CPJ notes that a regional pattern of governments using regulation and the law to persecute journalists is expanding. If trends continue, reporters self-censor, information gaps grow, accountability erodes, and democracy becomes less transparent as a result.
Julieta Venegas on Her New Music, Embracing Her Roots, and Mexican Dads
Q: Your move to Mexico City, what did you think at the time, and how do you feel about it years later?
I felt I had to be in that place and to reach more people, not just family and friends, and now I understand that move as a pivotal step in finding a broader audience and a deeper musical identity.
'Being There Was Torture': Journalist Estefany Rodríguez on Her ICE Detention
Q: What was it like to be detained after you were a journalist reporting on ICE activities?
Estefany describes a drastic shift where her work made her a target; she details dehumanizing conditions, isolation, and the emotional toll, while highlighting the threat to press freedom.
Inside 'The Rip': Three Latinas Star in Netflix’s Newest Crime Thriller
Q: What was it like to be three Colombians on a major Hollywood set with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon?
They describe it as an incredibly rewarding yet surprising experience, emphasizing immediate trust, warmth, and collaboration on a project they believed in, which made the high-profile casting feel natural rather than performative.
“It Was Time”: Dolores Huerta’s First Interview After “Devastating” Cesar Chavez Expose
Q: Dolores, how are you doing at this moment?
She describes receiving support from loved ones and finding balance, while acknowledging the emotional weight of the revelations.

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What is Latino USA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Latino USA launched 21 years ago and published 662 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. Cecilia Gentili
2. Julieta Venegas
3. Maritza Félix
4. José Zamora
5. Estefany Rodríguez
6. Tasha Sandoval
7. Ramona Novello
8. Pedro Cruz

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