Latina Theory

Latina Theory

Midwest Latinxs Maria Isa & Jessica Lopez Lyman cover everything from current events, race, and gender to edutainment, chisme y musica, all in one Spanglish podcast. @LatinaTheory @jlopezlyman @MariaIsa

Episodes

March 24, 2022 37 mins
We're back (again). We took a long break during the pandemic to have more babies, recenter our work, and envision the next chapter in our lives. While we are still in the thick of C-19, we decided to come back to the podcast. Latina Theory is a labor of love for us as a self-care and community care space. In this episode we discuss María Isa running for House District 65B. Stay tuned for más!

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"Jugando Mama,...
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We kick off our 2021 winter season with a reflection on the presidential election, inauguration, and Latina/o/x political power. We talk with Latina Theory co-founder, Arianna Genis, about her recent accomplishments as well as celebrate Latina Theory's birthday (5 years!).

Arianna Genis is a xicana organizer, political campaigner, digital strategist, and storyteller. She’s led and won local candidate campaigns in Min...
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December 14, 2020 42 mins
In this episode we talk with Dr. Ramos who has been on the frontlines working against COIVD-19 in New York City. 

Dr. Ramos is a bilingual invasive cardiologist and assistant professor at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center with an interest and emphasis on preventive cardiology. Dr. Ramos is both a cardiologist and a nutritionist and has also been a spokesperson for heart healthy lifestyles.  She founded a Bronx Wome...
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This episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Niki López creator and co-executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series follows 8-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe from villai...
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On October 21st Latina Theory had the pleasure of interviewing authors Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher about their new book Sanctuary as part of a series of speakers for International Festival of Arts & Ideas

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September 11, 2020 63 mins
In this episode we kick off our 2020 fall series on cultural appropriation. We focus this conversation on culinary appropriation in the Twin Cities. We talk with Milissa Diaz Silva (Co-owner/CEO of El Burrito Mercado), Julia Diaz (Milissa's daughter and University of Minnesota student), and Dulce Monterrubio (former owner of Dulceria Bakery). 

#nomásculturalappropriation #justnameitcorn

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"Pa'Qu...
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On this episode of Latina Theory we talk with several artists/organizers who have been organizing in the Twin Cities and Chicago for decades. We kick off the podcast  with Asha Long, artist, organizer and founder of Dirty Soles, an environmental justice organization. Next we talk with Tish Jones, Spoken Word Artist Founder & Executive Director of TruArtSpeaks. Then we chat with Ivelisse Diaz Afro-Puerto Rican dancer, music...
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RIP GEORGE FLOYD
DEAR COPS STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
PROTECT OUR CHILDREN
PROTECT OUR GENTE, OUR BARRIOS AND UNIFY

Interviews with:

Charlie Thayer (American Indian Movement, Water Protector, Warrior)
Sen. Patricia Torres-Ray (MN-District 63)
Maya Washington (Filmmaker & Creative Director of Running Water Entertainment)
Alicia Steele (Artist & Community ...
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Latina Theory Episode 35

Hosts Maria Isa and Jessica Lopez Lyman interview Cecilia Muñoz, a political advisor who served eight years on President Obama's senior staff, first as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, then as director of the Domestic Policy Council. She is currently the Vice President for Public Interest Technology and Local Initiatives at New America. Her latest book More than Ready : Be Strong and Be...
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April 4, 2020 52 mins
Latina Theory hosts Maria Isa and Jessica Lopez Lyman record their first podcast episode during the COVID-pandemic. Jessica shares her experience preparing to deliver a baby girl during these times. Maria highlights virtual concerts and birthday parties. The two discuss Bad Bunny's latest video for "Yo Perreo Sola" and jumping into curandera remedies and more!


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Love in the Dark- Jessie Reyez 
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January 23, 2020 55 mins
Latina Theory kicks off a new season for the new decade with Maria Isa introducing new host Jessica Lopez Lyman jumping into Latinx news, guerreras of the episode, curandera remedies and more! For more information on how to support earthquake relief in Puerto Rico visit https://elfondoboricua.org/
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Boss Mamá 

Maria Isa returns to Latina Theory while on maternity leave and welcomes Analita Silva to the show as special guest for this episode discussing "Being A Boss Mom." 
Analita Silva is an Afro-LatinX co-business owner of El Burrito Mercado, the state of Minnesota's 1st Latino Mercado celebrating 40 years in Saint Paul's barrio of the Westside.  She recently gave birth to her 1st child Laila and checks in o...
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Nuestra gente, Latinxs are one of the fastest growing groups within Islam in the US — nearly 250,000 Latinxs Muslims are part of the our community and it’s growing. We had no idea until now, and we want to know, why?

Join us as we explore the answer to this question with Lara Fernandez, producer of VICE’s Minority Reports latest episode called, Why are Latinos Converting to Islam? We also talk to Diana Cruz, a xingona and a Latin...

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Join us as we bring in 2019 with xingonaness and a refreshed approach to the stories we share with you and in our work. We talk about the excitement and complexities of Hamilton opening up in Puerto Rico with Lin Manuel Miranda performing (OMG), the Government shut down, the brilliance of Roma and it's politics. We delve deep into the Corpus Christi Student Massacre of 1971 depicted in the film. We also talk Bad Bunny's new album a...

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Latina Theory's Arianna Genis sits down with co-host, rapper, singer and song-writer Maria Isa and producer John "J.Hard" Hardy to talk about their new album "Sasa." They share the inspirations for the album - the powerful women in their lives and their musical influences. Maria Isa shares the how the stories and wisdome her mom (who's nickname is Sasa!) and abuelita showed up in her music. Y AY MAS. Tune into this exclusive conver...

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Join our special conversation with Estafanía Navarro Hernandez, a queer Xicana organizer with DACA status who's also a part of Unidos MN, a Latinx based organization that builds power for gender, racial and economic justice.

Estefania shares her story with us as a muxer who's fiercely organizing to protect and expand the rights of all immigrants. We also talk about the importance of the Latinx vote, pro-immigrant and pro-refugee ...

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October 11, 2018 63 mins

We dedicate this episode to the xingonaness, bravery, and resilience of all muxeres who're survivors, who've spoken their truth, held their truth, or stood in truth with others these past few weeks as the movement of #metoo grows to become #wetoo.

Join us as we discuss the dignities of Dr. Anita Hill and Dr. Ford. Estas muxeronas who spoke their truth have forever changed the landscape of this long war against patriarchy and rape...

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September 3, 2018 8 mins

#LatinaTheory #LosDellsFest Day 2 of The largest LatinX Music Festival in the Midwest.

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September 2, 2018 6 mins

Get our live updates from the largest LatinX music festival in the Midwest, Los Dells. Get our take on getting to watch El Tri, Zion y Lennox, y Wisin y Yandel — all in one day. And the food, scene, beautiful gente there y mas! #losdells #livinourbestvida

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Latina Theory hosted a special episode at Irene Fernando's Hype Crew Concert celebrating WOCI in politics in Minnesota.  

Tune into our conversations with these four incredible leaders:

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