Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.
Episodes
This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media, sparked by backlash over white actress Odessa A'zion being cast as a Latina character in an upcoming A24 film. Together, they review a study conducted by USC's Norman Lear Center, which highlights that Latino-led/Latino-created shows offer a more nuanced representation of Latinidad. (OBVIO!!) They also consider how digital media has lowered the barrier to entry for L...
This week, Diosa and Mala interview Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rae Huang, a community organizer, coalition builder, and pastor. She details a platform centered around the needs of everyday Angelenos, like permanent affordable housing, a public bank, and free and fast transit. Rae Huang shares different ways she wants to innovate city hall and the mayor's office, like establishing the first Office of Nightlife, co-governanc...
This week, Diosa and Mala interview LA City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, Nithya Raman about her sudden entry into the race, her approach to stronger disaster preparedness, and a more aggressive city response to ICE actions, including prosecutorial strategies and safeguards during the upcoming World Cup and Olympics. Councilmember Nithya Raman shares how she plans to lead and transform LA.
This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala respond to New York Times investigative reporting that reveals that Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, groomed and sexually abused young girls. Dolores Huerta, feminist leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, shares her own story of sexual assault for the first time. In this episode, Mala reflects on the victi...
This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino/Latinx futurism and its roots in Afrofuturism and Indigenous futures. They breakdown how Octavia Butler was a major inspiration for Herederxs in Space, a joint-project with Pizza Shark, a Latina-led production company. Herederxs in Space is an audio-phonic time capsule spanning 2016–2036, combining present-day oral histories, speculative podcasts, and an immersive installation. You can...
This week Diosa discusses the remarkable performance by Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show, from the cultural and historical symbolism embedded in his act to the significance of his Grammy Award Winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. In the second half of this episode, journalist and podcast host Alana Casanova Burgess joins Locatora Radio to analyze the visual and thematic elements and how Bad Bunny decentered t...
This week, we interview Reyna Maldonado, the force behind Las Guerreras Kitchen, a family owned and women led kitchen in Oakland. Reyna shares with us her journey bringing comida costeña, a style of cuisine from La Costa Grande, Guerrero, Mexico. Learn about her mother’s journey as a street vendor to Reyna’s journey as restaurantuer and why they're celebrating a new milestone: catering a national sporting event. ...
While traveling through Colombia, Mala witnessed the growing opposition of U.S. intervention in Latin America, following the capture of Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. Together, Diosa and Mala review U.S. intervention in Latin America, ongoing state sanctioned violence in Minneapolis, and how to resist nihilism during turbulent times.
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Happy New Year, Locamores! In this episode, we discuss the attention economy and why we think influencers, especially women, get so much hate. Influencers can impact what we buy, how we think, and even how we vote. Diosa and Mala break down why we should pay attention to all sides of the influencer and what's at risk when we degrade their work.
Please note: this episode was recorded in December 2025.
From the archives, tune into Oye Locas, a segment where we answer listener questions, like how to stop taking things personally, what we're letting go of, and advice to our younger selves.
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From the archives, we’re re-releasing an episode with long-time friend, journalist, and author, Raquel Reichard about her book Self-Care For Latinas. Together, we unpack the central themes in her book, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas) must practice self-care.
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Straight from the archives, tune into this re-released episode about navigating estrangement in the Latinx/Latino community with licensed therapist, Violetta Fernandez. She is the creator of the digital platform, Latinx Estrangement, and joins us to unpack the different ways estrangement shows up in our communities. In this episode she defines estrangement, low contact, no contact, and how to create an exit strategy when you’...
In this episode, Diosa and Mala dive into their viewing of REBBECA, Becky G’s intimate documentary. This latest special candidly explores her roots, family, mental health, and the high-stakes year behind her debut Mexican regional album, Esquinas. From growing up in Inglewood to navigating grief, anxiety, heartbreak, and fame, this film reveals the wo...
This episode is dedicated to all the women and femmes who bring all the holiday magic to their loved ones and could use a little extra love and care for themselves. 12 Days of Locatora, where Diosa and Mala discuss gift giving for yourself! This season give yourself the gifts you need most this year, like a day free of doom scrolling, a spa day with your bestie, and setting your intentions for the new calendar year.
Whether you're in your winter arc or locking in, Diosa and Mala discuss the pressure to transform your life and/or check off your to-do list before the year ends. There may be a manufactured sense of urgency, but during this winter season, Diosa and Mala believe it's important to slow down, rest, and even hibernate.
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In this episode, Diosa and Mala dive into the real challenges of holiday gatherings—splitting time between families, managing expectations, and dealing with unwanted questions that always seem to come up, especially around marriage and motherhood. They share their own traditions, when to say goodbye to tired behaviors, and when it’s time to start new ones. Plus, they go on a tangent ab...
Surprise! Diosa and Mala are back from their break to check-in about a few things. Like, why is there a one-sided rivalry between LA and NYC? Is LA a real city? Plus, they recap the Signal Awards, and Locatora Live. Together, they discuss the latest documentary everyone's talking about: Selena Y Los Dinos. This new documentary uses archived home-videos of the late singer and cultural icon, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, and reveals anot...
Diosa and Mala worked the red carpet for the 40th Annual Imagen Awards! In this star-studded minisode, you'll hear from Latino actors about the role of the artists during times of political crisis and what they imagine the next 40 years could look like for Latinos in Hollywood.
Tune in to hear from: Mayan Lopez,Fabrizio Guido, Manuel Uriza, Jalen Barron, Edward James Olmos, Danny Trejo, Marta Mendez Cross, Rose Portillo, and Helen ...
In the season finale, Diosa and Mala do a special IG live episode where they hear directly from their Locamores. This year has been about finding balance, speaking out and showing up authentically while navigating the pressure to blend in. Amidst the realities of the new administration, they unpack how to raise your voice and stay safe in a world where visibility can come with risks.
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From our Indie days at Espacio 1839 to Signal Award Finalists, you've rocked with us the entire time! This nomination isn't just ours, it's our communities too. And we need your help.
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