The Latino Newsletter
Dive into the heart of Latino culture, politics, and stories with The Latino Newsletter podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist and host Julio Ricardo Varela. Each episode features insightful interviews with invited guests, breaking news, and vibrant discussions that celebrate and critically examine the diverse experiences of the Latino community. Join Julio as he navigates the most pressing issues, providing a platform for voices that matter. Tune in for a compelling and informative journey through the Latino narrative. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-latino-newsletter/support
Episodes
In this episode of the Latino Newsletter podcast, host Julio Ricardo Varela discusses Latino representation in politics with U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Marco A. Davis, President/CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).
They explore CHCI's role in developing Latino leaders, the challenges of representation in Congress, the need for bipartisanship, and the misconceptions surrounding the Latino community...
In this episode of The Latino Newsletter podcast, host Julio Ricardo Varela and special guest Tanzina Vega, contributing writer forThe Boston Globe and founder of La Mala Media, reflect on the lasting impact of Hurricane María, seven years after it devastated Puerto Rico.
With the 2024 U.S. election cycle heating up, Puerto Rico has become a Democratic presidential campaign talking point. Is this a good or a bad thing?
What is the state of Latino political power in 2024?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela chats with with Frankie Miranda, the first openly gay president and CEO of the Hispanic Federation. They explore the growth of Latino eligible voters, the importance of civic engagement and the misconceptions surrounding Latino political interests.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixi...
"There has never been a better moment to help build a more equitable media landscape for the nation’s 64 million Latinos," the new Latino Media Consortium (LMC) announced during last week's launch.
Featured by Axios, the LMC was formed in 2024 with an initial group of Latino-owned digital media operators to make the case for greater investment in Latino-owned media. We here at The Latino Newsletter are proud foundin...
For this episode of The Latino Newsletter, we explore the push to abolish Puerto Rico's Act 22. For those who don't know, Act 22 is a tax incentive that allows American investors to avoid paying federal income taxes by living in Puerto Rico.
Welcome to the colony.
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes two guests who are diametrically opposed politically but agree that Act 22 should be abolished. Their arguments, however, are ...
It has been one month since Venezuela's presidential elections.
As NPR noted this week about the 1-month anniversary, "The incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro, declared himself the winner, but his opposition points to their meticulous work counting votes and receipts from thousands of voting machines that they say prove otherwise. Maduro has been steadfast in his refusal to acknowledge this evidence, despite pressure and ...
Arizona is an important 2024 state for so many reasons. So as convention season ends and the real presidential campaigning begins, where will Arizona go in November?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes journalist Maritza Félix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, to check in on how Latinos will make a difference this election cycle and why.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixi...
How's Latino Hollywood doing these days?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Cristina Escobar, Co-Founder and EIC of LatinaMedia.Co to the show. Cristina discusses the current state of representation, recent wins and the work being done to support and invest in diverse filmmakers... and critics too.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Paolo Cremidis, executive director of The Outrun Coalition, to talk about the role of Latinos in rural communities. They discuss the misconceptions about rural voters and the challenges of organizing in traditionally red states. Paolo also shares his thoughts about the importance of embracing diversity and the need for the Democratic Party to refresh itself.
In this debut episode of The Latino Newsletter, host Julio Ricardo Varela interviews Rafael Bernal, a staff writer for The Hill, about the state of Latinos in the 2024 election cycle. They discuss Vice President Kamala Harris, the relationship between Donald Trump and Latinos, the importance of Puerto Rico in the election, and U.S.-Mexico relations.
The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Communi...
Award-winning journalist and podcast host Julio Ricardo Varela is back with the podcast version of The Latino Newsletter, a new nonprofit media outlet that publishes stories and audio podcasts through a clear Latino lens.
Stay tuned for our premiere next week!
Music: "Landmine Water" by Cast of Characters
This trailer was written and produced by Julio Ricardo Varela for The Latino Newsletter.
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