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Recent Episodes

Jan. 14, 2026

72. Rick Najera ~ A Story of Political Exodus

A missing history finally told. Author Rick Najera joins us to discuss his ambitious new project, The Latino Family Chronicles, starting with the gold-standard saga of the d'Escoto family in Love, Truth, and Loyalty . Listen ...
Dec. 3, 2025

71. Hady Méndez ~ The Courage to Speak Up

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Hady Mendez, author of Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me. Hady shares her pivotal transition from feeling pressured to be the "little quiet one" to becoming a powerful, outspoken leader. She dives into the cultural sayin…
Nov. 12, 2025

70. Yvette Canoura ~ Passport to Heritage

This episode is a celebration of cultural heritage, family connection, and adventure. We discuss the journey of Hasán, a young boy with Syrian and Puerto Rican roots, as he travels to Puerto Rico for the first time. We explore how he discovers the vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and new language…
Oct. 15, 2025

69. Maria Lopez Twena ~ The Unseen Role of the Immigrant Child

Join us as we dive into MariVi the Master Navigator: All Aboard, the latest installment from Maria Lopez Twena. MariVi, now in third grade, faces one of her most relatable challenges yet: feeling self-conscious about her culture. We discuss the pivotal moment when MariVi meets a new biracial, Spani…
Sept. 17, 2025

68. Julio Lucero ~ The Grandson's Tale: Family, Food, and Finding His Place

Join us as we dive into Abuelita, I Am Your Grandson, a powerful and poignant memoir by Julio Lucero. Julio Lucero's book is a collection of autobiographical stories about his experiences working in his family's Mexican restaurant, Julio's Cafe, in Hyde Park, Texas. The book is not a single narrati…
Aug. 20, 2025

67. Prisca Mojica ~ Honoring the Women Who Shaped Us

In this episode, we delve into "Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raised Us" by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Join us as we explore the powerful stories of sisterhood, resilience, and love that define the lives of Latinas and their relationships with the women who shaped them. …