Talk Latin America

What does it mean to carry a culture with you wherever you go? Brazilian singer, poet, and cultural educator Rose Moraes has spent decades doing exactly that, introducing the richness of Brazilian music to audiences far from where it was born, from bossa nova and forró to samba and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

In this episode of Talk Latin America, Rose joins hosts Diego Laje and Michelle Marinho for a conversation about the soul of Brazil, the music the world isn't hearing enough of, and the one word that captures it all, saudade. That particular mix of longing, memory, and bittersweet joy that has no real equivalent in any other language.

Colombian filmmaker John Martin has spent 25 years traveling to more than 50 countries, documenting what we stand to lose, not with alarm but with beauty. In this episode of Talk Latin America, John, Conservation International's Director of Production & Visual Storytelling, joins host Diego Laje to discuss the art and challenge of translating dense scientific research into stories that move people to act. From navigating uncharted territory in the Amazon to filming 360 VR inside one of the most impenetrable rainforests on Earth, John shares what it truly takes to capture nature on camera and why giving indigenous communities their own voice is the most powerful conservation tool of all.

She left immigration policy behind to pick up a guitar, but the issue never let her go. In this episode of Talk Latin America, singer-songwriter Elena La Fulana sits down with Diego Laje and Michelle Marinho to talk about what it means to make music in two languages, what Latino identity really looks like in the United States, and why her most powerful songs are the ones that never go out of style — even when she wishes they would.

She's been called Miss Internet, and she became the first Latina to take a company to unicorn status, but for Silvina Moschini, the billion-dollar valuation wasn't the finish line; it was just a rite of passage. In this episode of the Talk Latin America Podcast, Silvina sits down with Diego Laje and Michelle Marinho to talk about why women's relationship with money is the root of everything, what Silicon Valley got wrong, and the new initiative she's brewing to help women build their own castles.

Mental health, AI, and resilience across the Americas take center stage in this episode of Talk Latin America. Hosts Michelle Marinho and Diego Laje sit down with Renato Oliveira, Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), to discuss how COVID-19 reshaped mental health policy, the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in mental health care, and why regulation is urgently needed. The conversation also explores children’s mental health, social media, resilience, loneliness, and the role schools, families, and governments play in building healthier, more connected societies.

In this episode of the Talk Latin America podcast, anchor Michelle Marinho speaks with renowned Colombian journalist María Jimena Duzán about her most recent documentary \"After the Cold\", and the long winding journey her country has endured on its quest for peace.

María Jimena Duzán is one of Colombia’s most respected journalists, known for her investigative reporting and incisive political commentary. She hosts the podcast A Fondo, a leading platform for long-form conversations on power, conflict, and democracy in Colombia.

In Part Two of her conversation on Talk Latin America, Colombian-American filmmaker and journalist Monica Villamizar goes deeper into the impact of her CGTN documentary Triage. She reflects on what stayed with her after filming, the ethical challenges of telling deeply personal healthcare stories, and the broader implications of medical costs in the United States. Monica also discusses how journalism can amplify marginalized voices and spark conversations about access, dignity, and reform.

Colombian-American filmmaker and journalist Monica Villamizar joins hosts Diego Laje and Michelle Marinho on Talk Latin America for a compelling follow-up conversation. Monica reflects on her experience creating the CGTN documentary Triage, which explores the affordability of healthcare in the United States. She shares powerful stories of resilient patients who opened up about their struggles, sacrifices, and the financial realities of accessing care.

Chilean-American author Cecilia Domeyko joins Talk Latin America to share how her stories explore identity, heritage, and the ties that connect us across cultures. Hosts Michele Marinho and Diego Laje discuss Domeyko’s journey as a writer, her latest work, and the inspirations behind her storytelling.

Brazilian theater, musical, and opera director Danilo Gambini joins Talk Latin America to share how his work is crossing borders and reshaping stages in the U.S. Hosts Michelle Marinho and Diego Laje talk with Gambini about storytelling, identity, and his latest acclaimed productions, including A Case for the Existence of God and The Heart Sellers.