Cafecito Podcast

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz examine speaking Spanish in public places after video of a man’s rant against Spanish speakers in a New York restaurant went viral. The two also explore the meaning of loneliness versus being alone after a recent study found that younger generations are lonelier than the older generations.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are dedicating this episode to moms — a.k.a. the true champions of this world. The two are sharing stories about the life lessons they’ve learned from their own mothers while recognizing all moms for their sacrifices, multitasking skills and ability to inspire their families.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss technologies that manipulate what people say and the dangers that might be attached. The two also examine overall health as early birds vs. night owls.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Facebook's privacy practices and question what the social media giant really has on its users. The hosts also talk jobs and examine what it means to be overworked.

Millennials are often reported as the generation likely to face the most financial struggles. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk millennials and money — from wages, to debt, to the cost of every day living. The two use their own experiences as members of the infamous generation to answer the question: is there financial hope for millennials?

On Feb. 14, a mass shooting at a Florida high school resulted in 17 lives lost and many more lives changed forever. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the role cellphones played during the horrific event and how students are using social media to bring about change after the shooting. The two also talk bullying — from kids and cyberbullying to adult bullying — while sharing their own experiences.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss inheritance and share what traits — both physical and nonphysical — they’ve each inherited. The pair also talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who uplift and nourish you.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk pay inequality among men and women. The two recount their own experiences with inequality while discussing cases from Hollywood and sports.

If words are the human being’s most powerful tool, what happens when we use them incorrectly? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss everyday communication and the mistakes we may be making with our words. The two also share their personal opinions on the crowdfunding culture and its appeal to our society.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Facebook’s recent decision to change what users see on their timelines. The two also discuss the effects from the ever-increasing use of smartphones and the dependency levels among different generations.