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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Maria Hinojosa talks to Mexican rock icon Alejandra Guzmán. Also, a mother and daughter sit down to talk about how seven months of ICE family separation, over a decade ago, can leave a life-long mark.
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Maria Hinojosa talks to four people at the center of the "American Dirt" controversy. Also, following slow government response to environmental emergencies, Puerto Rico demands answers.
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The U.S. officially outlawed cockfighting in Puerto Rico, late last year, for its cruelty. But locals say it's an integral part of their culture. Also, a new "How I Made It" segment with Jessie Reyez.
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Latino USA visits the South Bronx and looks into the history of the fires that devastated the neighborhood in the 1970s. Also, an interview with Cristela Alonzo.
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The story of Anthony Acevedo, the first registered Mexican-American Holocaust survivor. And an interview with Rubén Blades.
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An interview with ranchera royalty Ángela Aguilar. Also our end of year music spectacular with some of our favorite "How I Made It" segments.
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A look at a scandal that has haunted Colombia for over a decade. Also, a new "How I Made It" segment with Maná.
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Latino USA dives into the world of heavy metal in Latin America. Also a "How I Made It" segment featuring lowrider and activist Rigoberto 'Rigo' Reyes.
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Rigoberto Reyes, founder of Amigos Car Club in San Diego, California shares the story of how he became a lowrider and activist.
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Grupo Fantasma, an Austin-based cumbia-funk group, explains the process behind their new song "The Wall."