Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Palm trees are a synonymous symbol of Los Angeles. From the beaches, to Hollywood, and LA skyline. This symbol of the city has a deeper and more complicated history than most of us know. This week, Diosa and Mala dig into the roots of the palm tree: native, transplant, and displaced, and how a new documentary, Las Palmas, connects that story to the current immigration crisis.

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This week, Diosa and Mala are joined by podcast-duo Vero Bayetti Flores & Miriam Zoila Pérez, the hosts of Radio Menea, a Latinx Music Podcast. 

Vero and Pérez share how their podcast paved way for their new book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders.  They discuss how they define Latinx music, Latinx artists on their radar, and how music documents the fall of the colonial project.

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This week, Los Angeles City Councilmember, Imelda Padilla joins Locatora Radio. Councilmember Padilla was elected into office in 2023 following a turbulent special election. In this conversation, she reflects on that transition, her work on the LA Metro Board, and how growing up in the Valley continues to shape her approach to policy and legacy. 

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Whether it was Dolly Parton's style, lyrics, or philanthropy, she gave us so much to talk about! This week, Diosa and Mala reflect on the late Dolly Parton's songwriting skills. Together, they review some iconic tunes like, "Coat of Many Colors", "Jolene", and "Just Because I'm A Woman", and what her legacy means to so many! 

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This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa sits down with podcast creator and executive editor, Maria Garcia, to unpack the Spicy Latina trope, it's origins, and the complicated reasons we sometimes identify with these characters. Think: Salma Hayek in Fool's Rush-In.

Maria is the host and producer of a new podcast: Muy Excited with Maria Garcia, a new podcast exploring the moments that shape pop culture. 

Together, they get into som...

Content warning: this episode discusses child death, maternal mental illness, and suicide

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss the harrowing case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial for the murder of her three children. Behind the sensational headlines and viral content, there's a devastating and complicated story: Clancy's defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a condition...

This week Diosa and Mala bring back their beloved Oye Locas segment! Fellow listeners ask a range of questions, like, what's an unserious hill we're willing die on and how to handle the scaries of starting over. They also answer questions about art that's moved them and setting boundaries across relationships. Diosa and Mala also read a listener email about a recent business breakup and what to do when Latina CEOs enact lateral vio...

In this week's episode, Mala reports on her experience at the premiere of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez. Famously known as the father of Chicano cinema, Valdez gave Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Esai Morales their start. The story of Valdez is finally getting the documentary treatment it deserves.

This episode, we're taking you inside the Sundance-winning documentary. Mala int...

This week, Locatora's makeup artist & Diosa's longtime friend, Roberto Rios, joins the show as a guest host! They go way back: to his personal relationship with Diosa, his journey with Locatora over the years, and what it's really like behind the scenes of the photo shoots and events. They also talk beauty trends, the "clean girl" look, and when to splurge on a beauty product. 

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Diosa and Mala welcome a third Locatora to this week's episode! Fitness instructor, lifestyle creator, and the internet's big sis, Vicky Loza, joins Locatora Radio as a guest host. The trio discuss the power of girl talk and the liberating practice of sharing your story. In this episode learn about ethical chisme as resource sharing, breaking free from el que dirán, and how not to make a romantic relationship the center o...

This week Diosa and Mala dig into Chicano history and American history: Luis Valdez's groundbreaking play and film Zoot Suit, the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, and the question at the center: who gets to call themselves American?

Together, they trace the Zoot Suit from a cross-cultural fashion statement into a symbol that made Mexican American youth targets of state and mob violence during World War II...

In the last few years a suffix took over the internet: "-maxxing"! First it was "looksmaxxing", then as all trends do, it multiplied! From fiber-maxxing, protein-maxxing, to beauty-maxxing, there's always room for self-improvement according to your algorithm. In this episode, Diosa and Mala dig into the internet origins of "-maxxing", how it jumped from niche forums into the mainstream, an...

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. 

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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 ...

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. 

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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. 

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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...