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Latino USA

NPR’s only national Latino news and cultural weekly radio program.

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Episodes

  • Episode #2023

    During the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts, a love story unfolds. Also poet Willie Perdomo speaks about his book "The Crazy Brunch."

  • Episode #2022

    In this two-part investigation, Latino USA delves into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the United States via its southern border.

  • Episode #2021

    Part one of an investigation delving into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the U.S. via its southern border. Also, inside a hospital where Latinos are fighting COVID-19.

  • Episode #2020

    Inside the U.S. immigration courts system. In partnership with Documented and Type Investigations.

  • How I Made It: La Doña

    Cecilia Peña-Govea known as La Doña, a musical artist from San Francisco, tells us about one of her new songs "Cuando Se Van," a powerful anthem for a gentrifying city.

  • Episode #2017

    It's been tough adjusting to life in quarantine—which is why we turned to John Paul Brammer, author of the advice column "Hola Papi." Also, a look at Peru's journey to the 2018 World Cup.

  • Episode #2016

    With Bernie Sanders out, what happens to the Latino vote now? Also, a look at how Afro-Puerto Ricans are fighting to be counted during the 2020 census.

  • Episode #2015

    As the U.S. faces the coronavirus pandemic, immigrants in ICE detention are in a vulnerable position. Also, Latino USA explores intuition.

  • How I Made It: Flor De Toloache

    The women of Flor de Toloache share what it's like to be an all-female mariachi in a male-dominated music industry.

  • How I Made It: Making Movies

    Making Movies is a rock band based out of Kansas City. In this segment, they talk with Latino USA about their unique sound and collaboration with Ruben Blades.

  • Episode #2011

    A look at the Latino vote during the Democratic presidential primary election, and a story about the asylum-seekers allowed to wait in Santa Fe amid "Remain in Mexico" policy.