Latino USA
Monday at 8 pm and Saturday at 5 pm on WVIK News 90.3 FM and 90.3 HD1.
Latino USA is the foremost Latino voice in public media and the longest running Latino-centered program on radio. As the only program on NPR with a dedicated focus on America's Latino community, Latino USA gives voice to the New Mainstream.
Since 1992, Futuro Media Group's Latino USA has brought depth of experience, on-the-ground connections and knowledge of current and emerging issues impacting Latinos and other people of color. Latino USA reports stories about diversity, culture, civic dialogue and how people live and struggle with difference.
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In 1919, southern Texas was reckoning with the force of the Texas Rangers, a law and order force, that had been accused of operating outside of legal bounds. Also a conversation with Edwidge Danticat.
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A conversation with Afro-Puerto Rican activist Rosa Clemente. Also, how scientists in Puerto Rico hacked the COVID-19 response and a new "How I Made It" segment featuring Lido Pimienta.
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Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta talks about her new album, "Miss Colombia" and how her love of Afro-Colombian music came to be. -
During the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts, a love story unfolds. Also poet Willie Perdomo speaks about his book "The Crazy Brunch."
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In this two-part investigation, Latino USA delves into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the United States via its southern border.
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Part one of an investigation delving into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the U.S. via its southern border. Also, inside a hospital where Latinos are fighting COVID-19.
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Inside the U.S. immigration courts system. In partnership with Documented and Type Investigations.
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Cecilia Peña-Govea known as La Doña, a musical artist from San Francisco, tells us about one of her new songs "Cuando Se Van," a powerful anthem for a gentrifying city.
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It's been tough adjusting to life in quarantine—which is why we turned to John Paul Brammer, author of the advice column "Hola Papi." Also, a look at Peru's journey to the 2018 World Cup.
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With Bernie Sanders out, what happens to the Latino vote now? Also, a look at how Afro-Puerto Ricans are fighting to be counted during the 2020 census.
