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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

Latest Episodes:

Interview: MN Senator Patricia Torres-Ray, District 63 Aug 05, 2018

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Join Latina Theory in our special session with Minnesota State Senator Patricia Torres-Ray who ran for Congress.

Senator Patricia made history by becoming the first Latina Senator in Minnesota, and she's remained a Senator for a decade moving important policy for communities of color.

She joins us special guest Jose Gonzalez to discuss her journey into state politics, what encouraged her to run and her favorite music. Tune in!

S1 Ep28: Puro Pinche Hustle Jul 28, 2018

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MARIA ISA & ARI GENIS give you an update on what's happening with the more than 2,600 migrant children who've been torn away from their families at the border. We then talk art. We discuss the the Taino Indian exhibit at Smithsonian that's turning the colonizer Columbus lens on it's head; share our love and gratitude for Tanya Saracho, writer of the hit unapologetically Latina show, Vida, y mas. Tune in.

Music Playlist

Estamos Bien- BAD BUNNY

Resistencia- LADY XOK Feat. Curanderos

Calle Luna Calle Sol- HECTOR LAVOE

Gitana- MALA RODRIGUEZ

Pocket Full of Slave Owners- MUJA MESSIAH FEAT. BROTHER ALI & BOOTS RILEY

Mari Juana- TITO PUENTE

Girl Power: Interview with activist, Miranda Del Toro Jul 11, 2018

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S1 Ep27: Impacts of the Zero Tolerance Policy and Family Separation at US border Jul 02, 2018

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Latina Theory Episode 27: Maria Isa and Arianna Genis discuss the impacts of the Zero Tolerance Policy and family separation at the Mexican-US border; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primary win over Rep. Joe Crowley; Patricia Torres-Ray arrested for protesting against General Dynamics in Bloomington, MN; Cardi B's baby shower; Mexico's Presidential election; Increase of suicide rate and the Harvard's study of 4,645+ deaths in Puerto Rico; Los Dell's line up and the latest film starring Benicio Del Toro "Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Playlist:

La Morena by Las Cafeteras

El Emigrante by La Lupe

Icon Remix by Jaden Smith feat. Will Smith and Nicky Jam

River Song by Javi Santiago

Te Boté by Nio Garcia, Darrell and Caper Magico, Bad Bunny

4,645 by Maria Isa

LIVE on International Workers’ Day May 01, 2018

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Tune in and listen to our conversations with local leaders in Minneapolis, MN marching on International Workers’ Day. Listen to their stories and their truths. We talked to student/teacher Joanna Nuńez from the U of M, organizer/líder Lucilla Domínguez from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha, lawyer and jefa Susana De León, and Ashley, María Elena and Selena - three young xingonas organizing in their high school.

Live at the National Association for Chicana/o Studies Conference Apr 07, 2018

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Tune into our first live recording ever at this incredible conference centering Chicana/o history, culture, scholarship y mas. Special guests include Dr. Jessica López Lyman, Magdalena Kaluza, Dr. Sara Hinojos y más!

S1 Ep26: DACA, DREAMERS, "Residente" Documentary, Women's March Anniversary Jan 28, 2018

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Tune in and get our take on the latest on DACA and a potential second government shut down. Get update on how to take action to support our undocumented community. From there, get our take on the "Residente" documentary. Then, get a snap shot analysis on MN politics - shout out to all the muxeres of color running for office - all while listening to a kick-ass playlist put together by the one and only Maria Isa.

Playlist:

“San Dunga” -PJ SIN SUELA
“I’d Die Without You” P.M. DAWN
“Havana” Camila Capello feat. Daddy Yankee
“Milo” -Residente
“Machika” -J. Balvin feat. Jeon and Annita

S1 Ep25: Latina Theory Episode 25 Dec 31, 2017

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Peace 2017 See you in 2018

Interview: MPLS City Councilwoman Alondra Cano Sep 24, 2017

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Latina Theory Episode 24 with guest host Dr. Jessica Lyman Lopez in for Xicana Arianna Genis. Maria Isa and Dr. J Lyman-Lopez interview Minneapolis City Councilwoman Alondra Cano. We talk about the recent hurricane Maria devastating Puerto Rico, Mexico's earthquake, the future of DACA, and the upcoming election and more.

Playlist

Puerto Rico-Eddie Palmieri Paloma Negra- Lila Downs Politics y Amor- Quetzal Derechos - Maria Isa

S1 Ep23: Lin-Manuel's "In the Heights" hits the ORDWAY! Sep 11, 2017

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s four-time Tony Award-winning musical "In The Heights" will hit St. Paul Sept. 12-24th featuring Latino actors from the Twin Cities presented by the Ordway and Teatro Del Pueblo. Latina Theory shares our favorite songs and talks with The Ordway's Shelly Quiola and Tony Jilek, along with community leader Elsa Vega-Perez about the LatinX outreach and development at the Ordway in collaboration Teatro Del Pueblo. For more information and tickets: https://ordway.org/event/in-the-heights/

Episode 23 Playlist: In The Heights Champagne Carnival Del Barrio

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