Eva and Maite kick off season three by cracking open the tiny but mighty oyster: a once democratic delicacy, ancient symbol, natural water filter, and cornerstone of coastal economies. They dive into food idioms and the oyster’s reputation as an aphrodisiac. Plus, they welcome actor Demián Bichir to the show.

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Wilmer and Freddy sit down with the legendary Roy Choi, Korean-American chef, cultural icon, and street food pioneer who changed the culinary game with his Kogi BBQ taco truck. The amigos and Roy dive into their shared immigrant journeys, growing up in LA, and how family, struggle, and identity shaped their creative paths. Roy opens up about how Emeril Lagasse helped spark his passion for food and shares the story behind Kogi’s rise from a truck to a movement that redefined LA’s streets. 

“Dos Amigos”  is a comedic and insightful podcast hosted by two friends who’ve journeyed through Hollywood and life together. Wilmer Valderrama and Freddy Rodriguez push through the noise of everyday life and ruminate on a bevy of topics through fun and daring, and occasionally a third amigo joins the mix!

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Bienvenidos a The Moment. Each week, journalists Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos — a father-daughter duo- bring the Latino perspective to the center of today’s conversation with guests who are redefining politics, power, and identity in America.

In our first episode, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins us to talk about what it takes to win the Latino vote, how to make the world’s wealthiest city affordable, and what it would mean to become the first Muslim mayor in New York’s history.

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In this episode, our Executive Editor Maria Garcia reflects on the legacy of Soraya Montenegro, her favorite telenovela villain of all time. Maria explores what Soraya’s legacy reveals about being labeled an evil woman, and even, human evolution. 

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 the season finale of ‘Connections’, Eva reflects on her year of analyzing and strengthening every connection in her life. What does it mean to feel connected? For so many, it comes back to community and inclusion. This week, Eva is joined by Dr. Stacy Smith, who founded USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative  and has been working alongside Eva for years to disrupt inequality in the entertainment industry. In this thought-provoking conversation, the two break down the tangible ways we can improve inclusion, strengthen community, and the pursuit to never go back to “normal” – but to move forward and connect better.

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How can music help us connect to culture—and to each other? This week, Eva is joined by singer, actress, and entrepreneur, Becky G, to break down these ideas and how they intersect. Eva and Becky connect about their shared Mexican heritage, the many ways their culture has influenced their work, and what it’s like to be a part of the “200% club” – 100% American and 100% Mexican.

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Hypnotherapy may sound woo-woo, but it can be an effective tool for many things – including stress, anxiety, and strengthening our inner connection. This week, Eva talks to fellow actor and certified hypnotherapist, Peter Facinelli, about the power of positive self-talk and being present in the moment, and how hypnotherapy can reinforce these ideas to help us better connect with ourselves.

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How can we build resilience against life's challenges? And how can embracing our most difficult emotions actually help us do just that? This week, Eva is joined by Physician, Counselor, and co-founder of Mettle Health, Dr. BJ Miller, to talk about connecting to all of our emotions—especially during difficult times.

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This week, Eva is joined by fellow Latina, entrepreneur, and mother, Star Lash Extensions founder Yris Palmer, to talk about the connection between work and motherhood. Yris talks about how she grew her booming business as a young mom, and the two connect on staying present at work and at home. Eva and Yris also explore what they want to teach their children, and why it’s so important to give back to the Latinx community – especially the working mothers.

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What does it truly mean to be happy? This week, Eva is joined by Yale Professor of Psychology and happiness expert, Dr. Laurie Santos, to explore the idea of happiness—including what we get wrong about it, the proven strategies to be happier, and why connection is so important in leading a happy life.

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