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 these artists owe us political activism? And what does it signify when they don't meet that need? Tune in to find out! 

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Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To

Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda

Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella

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Estamos embrujados con la presencia de la Bruja de Texcoco en Suelta Love, desde su personalidad, hasta su canto, y su libertad. La Bruja nos cuenta cómo se convirtió en una figura reconocida mundialmente llevando nuestras raíces mexicanas por todos lados, haciendo visible su identidad sin reglas y su feminidad.

Cantamos, lloramos y nos reímos con esa magia que queremos tener en la vida, la Bruja nos recuerda que no siempre es fácil seguir el camino, pero si le echamos un poquito de brujería llegamos juntos.

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Suelta Love es una producción de Campechano Media en colaboración con iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. Para más podcast, escucha en la iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast o donde sea que escuches tus shows favoritos.

Host: Christian Chávez

Producción Ejecutiva: Lorena Valdez, Romina Pons y Bernardo Dounce

Producción: Luis Pérez

Guión e Investigación: Itzel Aguilar Mora

Equipo Christian Chávez (Vago): Brenda Barrón y Jorge Solórzano

Edición Offline: Dante Jaime

Cámaras: Octavio Romero, Erika Velasco, Cesar Ivan García y Julio Cesar Espinoza

Vestuario: Itzel Alfaro

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Real Estate duo Miss Jamie Zapata and Kasandra Alicea went viral on social media in 2025 after showcasing luxurious homes as themselves: “Big ass trans women from South Texas.” Their content has raked in millions of views and people especially connected with them because they called themselves “The Real Estate Dolls.” The two are using their newfound virality to fight transphobia. "A lot of people wonder: 'Why do you always have to say you're trans?,'” Miss Jaime told Latino USA. “Because it matters to the people who are underrepresented.” 

Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.

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In this episode, our hosts Curly and Maya sit down with actor and storyteller Cesar Camacho to unpack the all-too-relatable struggle of watching your best friend date someone who’s just… the worst. Blending humor with real talk, Cesar brings his perspective as a Mexican American creative and rom-com protagonist in “& They Were Roommates” web series to explore loyalty, tough love, and when it’s time to say: “bestie, it’s breakup season.”

Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show!

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Mark and Ana revisit S1E15 Brothers, discussing first loves as Betty and Walter say goodbye, going to bat for your people as Justin stands up for Hilda, and the show's admirable (but still imperfect) representation of trans issues as Alexis takes her place at Mode. This episode has everything: threats (if you talk about Mark's mother!), baby stem cells, and a REAL Birkin! Get in touch with us @vivabettypodcast on Instagram or Tiktok, or email [email protected].

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Hay quiénes lo llaman controversial pero para mí demuestra autenticidad. Este episodio me puso frente a Fabián Chairez, alguien a quién quiero y admiro, y que su trabajo nos demuestra que las cosas pueden verse distintas en apariencia pero son lo mismo en esencia.

Un episodio divertido lleno de autenticidad y del derecho a ser y crear desde nuestra propia verdad.

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Suelta Love es una producción de Campechano Media en colaboración con iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. Para más podcast, escucha en la iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast o donde sea que escuches tus shows favoritos.

Host: Christian Chávez

Producción Ejecutiva: Lorena Valdez, Romina Pons y Bernardo Dounce

Producción: Luis Pérez

Guión e Investigación: Itzel Aguilar Mora

Equipo Christian Chávez (Vago): Brenda Barrón y Jorge Solórzano

Edición Offline: Dante Jaime

Cámaras: Octavio Romero, Erika Velasco, Cesar Ivan García y Julio Cesar Espinoza

Vestuario: Itzel Alfaro

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In this transparent, relatable, and deeply personal episode, David Archuleta opens up about faith, identity, and self discovery while discussing his memoir Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself.

Raised by a Honduran mother and a white father, David reflects on growing up between cultures, navigating Latinidad, and learning to fully embrace his heritage. He shares how serving a mission in South America strengthened his Spanish and expanded his understanding of community, culture, and belief.

The conversation also explores the pressure of religious expectations, family trauma, and the emotional toll of reconciling faith with his same sex attraction. David speaks honestly about his three engagements to women, shame, healing, and what it took to step away from what no longer aligned with who he truly is even his church.

From the legacy of his multi platinum hit Crush to honoring Latin classics like Contigo en la Distancia, this episode connects music, culture, and identity in a way that feels raw and real.

At its core, this conversation is about courage, growth, and choosing authenticity. If you have ever questioned your faith, struggled with belonging, or felt caught between cultures, this one will resonate.

David Archuleta’s memoir DEVOUT: Losing My Faith to Find Myself is out now.

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When Andrés tried translating Colombian slang to his American boyfriend, he stumbled into a deeper question: what do these words really mean? 

In this episode, Andrés traces the roots of everyday slang in Colombian Spanish used not only by the queer community, but by the public at large. 

What he finds reveals more about his queerness and culture than he thought.

In this story, he brings us the painful, often overlooked history behind a few words that he has been using both in his home country and here in the U.S. 

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As a young boy, Frank Rojas watched his older sister shine at her quinceañera. He secretly longed for a celebration of his own, but knew that these coming of age parties were only for girls.

Now, two decades later, the culture has changed and more boys are having their own quiceañeros. So Frank is throwing himself a double quince on his 30th birthday. On his own terms, but not without hesitation.

Come to Frank’s party to celebrate his big day. A day when he will be unapologetically queer, when he’ll blend his queer family with his blood family, and when he’ll get his own sparkle.

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Welcome to today's episode where we dive into Juan Gabriel's extensive influence! From crafting iconic tunes for telenovelas to reminiscing about some of the most celebrated covers of his classics. Juanga's impact transcends music. Join us as we explore his profound influence on queer culture, including that unforgettable "Don't question what you can see, mijo" moment from his Primer Impacto interview. And let's not forget his iconic fashion sense, for which is world renowned—let's discover how his style still shapes the style of actors and musicians today.

Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Rodrigo Crespo, Santiago Sierra and Yvonne Marquez of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. 

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