Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

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• World Cup 2026: Fits, Fans & the Fight for Access | Capítulo 273 01.07.2026 40min

  This is the World Cup episode through a Locatora lens, bringing the sociopolitical analysis to your feed. Diosa and Mala are discussing the fashion, the fandom, and the very real politics at play. Las Locatoras talk about how migration is shaping this beloved game when almost a quarter of the players in this tournament represent a country they weren't born in. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Ni de Aquí ni de Allá: Becca Ramos on the Puerto Rican Diaspora | Capítulo 272 24.06.2026 58min

  This week, Diosa and Mala welcome Becca Ramos to discuss her experience as a Puerto Rican in Texas, far from the diaspora cities most people associate Boricuas with. Becca is a producer on the popular podcast, Las Culturistas, but she's stepping in front of the mic with her new podcast, Welcome to El Barrio, the show she wishes she had as a kid. She talks about her conscious commitment to learning Spanish as an adult, how that's shaped (and complicated) her relationship to her own identity, and how she's championing the stories of Boricuas both on the island and in the diaspora.  Don't Forget: RSVP to our upcoming Podcast Pop Up: All That Wifey Shit is Dead with Corissa Hernandez. 6.28.26. WATCH Locatora Radio exclusively on the iHeart Radio App!   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Queer Media That Shaped Us | Capítulo 271 17.06.2026 49min

  This week, Diosa and Mala discuss some of the films that made them feel seen, represented, or upon rewatching can now be considered queer film cannon. They dive into explicitly queer films, like "But I'm A Cheerleader", "Quinceañera", and "Mosquita y Mari" and more subtle queer films like "Mulan" and "Y Tú Mamá También." Diosa reveals the bisexual blues she feels each Pride season and Mala offers a fun solution.  SOME UPDATES:  RSVP to our Podcast Pop Up: All That Wifey Shit is Dead with Corissa Hernandez.  WATCH Locatora Radio exclusively on the iHeart Radio App!   We are consulting producers on a feature film called, "Las Palmas", which explores the social, political, and emotional impacts of the displacements of Latino communities in LA. The film is currently in development and we'd love to tell you all about it! Learn more about it here.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• How Corissa Hernandez Hustles With Heart | Capítulo 270 10.06.2026 41min

  This week on Locatora, Corissa Hernandez opens up about her journey back to herself after ending an 18-year-long relationship. She shares what it's like to disentangle yourself not only from a relationship but also a business partnership. Corissa shares advice for all women entrepreneurs in committed relationships and how she's building her next venture, Hustle & Heart.  Some exciting updates: Loved this episode? Save the date for 6.28.26., we're hosting an event with Corissa! You can now WATCH Locatora Radio exclusively on the iHeart Radio App!  We are consulting producers on a feature film called, "Las Palmas", which explores the social, political, and emotional impacts of the displacements of Latino communities in LA. The film is currently in development and we'd love to tell you all about it! Learn more about it here.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Cost Of Visibility & Representation | Capítulo 269 03.06.2026 47min

  What does it signify when Latino/Latinx artists perform on a global stage? And is representation and visibility ever enough? This episode digs into one performance that dominated cultural conversation this past spring: Colombian pop star, Karol G, was the first Latina to headline Coachella, but her set came with a mix of celebration and critique. This week Diosa and Mala dig into the cost of visibility for Latino/Latinx artists. Do these artists owe us political activism? And what does it signify when they don't meet that need? Tune in to find out!    Sources:  Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella The Deal Amber Frias for NBCLA    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• How Brenda La Latina Combines Style and Activism | Capítulo 268 27.05.2026 44min

  On this episode of Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala welcome Brenda La Latina for a conversation about celebrating culture through fashion, landing major brand opportunities, and joining Latin Nation’s Peligrosa HQ. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Episode That Almost Didn't Happen | Capítulo 267 20.05.2026 38min

  Season 11 kicks off with a confession: this season almost didn't happen. Diosa and Mala get real about the limbo that nearly ended Locatora Radio. They reflect on building a business without safety nets, the state of podcasting, and the pivots that kept Locatora alive. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Introducing: Locatora Radio Season 11 13.05.2026 1min

  Season 11 is here! Diosa and Mala return with their signature cultural analysis, humor, and wit. This season features women who are making culture, how they silenced self-doubt, and moments they almost quit. Success isn't about luck. It's about loving what you do and feeling lucky to be able to do it. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Media Gap: Latinos Behind and In Front of the Camera | Capítulo 266 08.04.2026 36min

  This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media, sparked by backlash over white actress Odessa A'zion being cast as a Latina character in an upcoming A24 film. Together, they review a study conducted by USC's Norman Lear Center, which highlights that Latino-led/Latino-created shows offer a more nuanced representation of Latinidad. (OBVIO!!) They also consider how digital media has lowered the barrier to entry for Latino/Latine talent. Will AI also lower the barrier to entry or is there another risk for bias?  Please note this episode was recorded in early March. And there's some loud background noise at times, sorry! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Housing, Equity, and the Future of L.A: Rae Huang For LA Mayor | Capítulo 265 01.04.2026 53min

  This week, Diosa and Mala  interview Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rae Huang, a community organizer, coalition builder, and pastor. She details a platform centered around the needs of everyday Angelenos, like permanent affordable housing, a public bank, and free and fast transit. Rae Huang shares different ways she wants to innovate city hall and the mayor's office, like establishing the first Office of Nightlife, co-governance, and more. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Inside Nithya Raman’s Campaign: Can She Transform LA? | Capítulo 264 25.03.2026 44min

  This week, Diosa and Mala interview LA City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, Nithya Raman about her sudden entry into the race, her approach to stronger disaster preparedness, and a more aggressive city response to ICE actions, including prosecutorial strategies and safeguards during the upcoming World Cup and Olympics. Councilmember Nithya Raman shares how she plans to lead and transform LA. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Why We Must Always Believe Survivors | Capítulo 263 19.03.2026 14min

  This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala respond to New York Times investigative reporting that reveals that Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, groomed and sexually abused young girls. Dolores Huerta, feminist leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, shares her own story of sexual assault for the first time. In this episode, Mala reflects on the victim blaming that survivors deal with. Diosa discusses the culture of silence that enables the abuse of girls and women.  Source: Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years. By: Manny Fernandez, Sarah HurtesSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Latinx Futurism: How We’re Building a Living Audio Time Capsule | Capítulo 262: 11.03.2026 34min

  This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino/Latinx futurism and its roots in Afrofuturism and Indigenous futures. They breakdown how Octavia Butler was a major inspiration for Herederxs in Space, a joint-project with Pizza Shark, a Latina-led production company. Herederxs in Space is an audio-phonic time capsule spanning 2016–2036, combining present-day oral histories, speculative podcasts, and an immersive installation. You can join the living time capsule here. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• From Puerto Rico to the World: Bad Bunny's Half-Time Performance | Capítulo 261 11.02.2026 43min

  This week Diosa discusses the remarkable performance by Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show, from the cultural and historical symbolism embedded in his act to the significance of his Grammy Award Winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. In the second half of this episode, journalist and podcast host Alana Casanova Burgess joins Locatora Radio to analyze the visual and thematic elements and how Bad Bunny decentered the U.S. in his performance. Also, tune in to a conversation about Season 3 of La Brega, which explores stories of Puerto Rico's champions. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Capítulo 260: How Reyna Maldonado Is Taking Up Space At Levi's Stadium 06.02.2026 26min

  This week, we interview Reyna Maldonado, the force behind Las Guerreras Kitchen, a family owned and women led kitchen in Oakland. Reyna shares with us her journey bringing comida costeña, a style of cuisine from La Costa Grande, Guerrero, Mexico. Learn about her mother’s journey as a street vendor to Reyna’s journey as restaurantuer and why they're celebrating a new milestone: catering a national sporting event. Reyna tells us what it takes to cater an event of this magnitude and why it feels so special that an immigrant-owned business is serving 3,000 tamales and 5,000 mission-street style burritos. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Capítulo 259: How We Keep Hope Alive 21.01.2026 36min

  While traveling through Colombia, Mala witnessed the growing opposition of U.S. intervention in Latin America, following the capture of Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. Together, Diosa and Mala review U.S. intervention in Latin America, ongoing state sanctioned violence in Minneapolis, and how to resist nihilism during turbulent times. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Capítulo 258: Why Influencers Should Be Taken Seriously 14.01.2026 28min

  Happy New Year, Locamores! In this episode, we discuss the attention economy and why we think influencers, especially women, get so much hate. Influencers can impact what we buy, how we think, and even how we vote. Diosa and Mala break down why we should pay attention to all sides of the influencer and what's at risk when we degrade their work.  Please note: this episode was recorded in December 2025. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• ARCHIVES: Advice To Our Younger Selves 07.01.2026 23min

  From the archives, tune into Oye Locas, a segment where we answer listener questions, like how to stop taking things personally, what we're letting go of, and advice to our younger selves. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• ARCHIVES: Self-Care for Latinas with Raquel Reichard 31.12.2025 31min

  From the archives, we’re re-releasing an episode with long-time friend, journalist, and author, Raquel Reichard about her book Self-Care For Latinas. Together, we unpack the central themes in her book, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas) must practice self-care. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• ARCHIVES: Estrangement in the Latino Community 24.12.2025 35min

  Straight from the archives, tune into this re-released episode about navigating estrangement in the Latinx/Latino community with licensed therapist, Violetta Fernandez. She is the creator of the digital platform, Latinx Estrangement, and joins us to unpack the different ways estrangement shows up in our communities. In this episode she defines estrangement, low contact, no contact, and how to create an exit strategy when you’re ready to leave the family gather. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.