Humor, commentary and analysis of the US Latino world. Engaging traviesos. A 2019 iHeart Radio Podcast Awards nominee for Best Multicultural Podcast.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with President and General Counsel for <a href="https://www.latinojustice.org/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LatinoJustice PRLDEF</a> Lourdes Rosado about the latest shocking example of police violence in Memphis and why the death of Tyre Nichols should be met with an equal measure of outrage by Black and Latino communities.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with President and General Counsel for LatinoJustice PRLDEF Lourdes Rosado about the latest shocking example of police violence in Memphis and why the death of Tyre Nichols should be met with an equal measure of outrage by Black and Latino communities.

Rest in Power

Latino Rebels Radio goes on the road for a live podcast recording at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes seven students to discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get more and more diverse.

Thanks to the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut for making this live show possible.

Latino Rebels Radio goes on the road for a live podcast recording at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes seven students to discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get more and more diverse.
Thanks to the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut for making this live show possible.

Latino Rebels Radio goes on the road for a live podcast recording at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes seven students to discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get more and more diverse.

Neuro-Inclusivity, Belonging and Radical Hospitality

From Peru to Mexico to the Lower East Side, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela breaks down the Latino and Latina pioneers who influenced punk rock with guests <a href="https://twitter.com/cecibastida" title="Ceci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ceci Bastida</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nuriapuntonet" title="Núria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Núria Net</a>, part of the creative team behind the new Audible podcast series, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Punk-In-Translation-Podcast/B09QXVFXZG?qid=1648752171&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=0TCSRBHQKEZRA984D6T6" title="Punk in Translation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Punk In Translation: Latinx Origins</a>, produced by Fresh Produce Media.

This is episode was originally broadcast on March 31, 2022.

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From Peru to Mexico to the Lower East Side, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela breaks down the Latino and Latina pioneers who influenced punk rock with guests Ceci Bastida and Núria Net, part of the creative team behind the new Audible podcast series, Punk In Translation: Latinx Origins, produced by Fresh Produce Media.
This is episode was originally broadcast on March 31, 2022.
Click here for the full series in English.
Click here for the full series in Spanish.

From Peru to Mexico to the Lower East Side, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela breaks down the Latino and Latina pioneers who influenced punk rock with guests Ceci Bastida and Núria Net.

From 2022: Long Live Punk

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González to discuss the second revision of his legendary book and how it relates to recent events. They talk about the current Summit of the Americas, the news of a migrant caravan this week and the latest about Puerto Rico.

The second revision of Harvest of Empire was released last summer. You can read more about the updated version <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710500/harvest-of-empire-by-juan-gonzalez/" title="Penguin Random House" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">at the Penguin Random House site</a>.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 9, 2022.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González to discuss the second revision of his legendary book and how it relates to recent events. They talk about the current Summit of the Americas, the news of a migrant caravan this week and the latest about Puerto Rico.
The second revision of Harvest of Empire was released last summer. You can read more about the updated version at the Penguin Random House site.
This episode was originally broadcast on June 9, 2022.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González to discuss the second revision of his legendary book and how it relates to recent events. They talk about the current Summit of the Americas, the news of a migrant caravan this week and the latest about Puerto Rico.

From 2022: Juan González's Harvest of Empire

We welcome The Daily Chela founder Brandon Loran Maxwell to discuss his new film, <a href="https://americanhomeboy.com/" title="American Homeboy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Homeboy</a>, for a nuanced discussion of Cholo culture and how it still influences pop culture today.

We welcome The Daily Chela founder Brandon Loran Maxwell to discuss his new film, American Homeboy, for a nuanced discussion of Cholo culture and how it still influences pop culture today.

American Homeboy

Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in to guest host as he welcomes true-crime novelist H. Allegra Lansing to discuss the forgotten legacy of ‘90s grunge rock singer Mia Zapata.

Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in to guest host as he welcomes true-crime novelist H. Allegra Lansing to discuss the forgotten legacy of ‘90s grunge rock singer Mia Zapata.

Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in to guest host as he welcomes true-crime novelist H. Allegra Lansing to discuss the forgotten legacy of ‘90s grunge rock singer Mia Zapata

¡Viva Mia Zapata!

Following a historic election victory by the progressive Semilla Party in Guatemala, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in as guest host to welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcoVFonseca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marco Fonseca</a>, Instructor of Latin American and International Studies at York University in Canada, to discuss how this election almost didn't happen.

Following a historic election victory by the progressive Semilla Party in Guatemala, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in as guest host to welcome Marco Fonseca, Instructor of Latin American and International Studies at York University in Canada, to discuss how this election almost didn't happen.

Following a historic election victory by the progressive Semilla party in Guatemala, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in as guest host to welcome Marco Fonseca, Instructor of Latin American and International Studies at York University in Canada, to discuss how this election almost didn't happen.

Democracy in Doubt

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has featured new stars, new upset victories, and the rise of future title contenders. To discuss the surprise success of non-European teams at the tournament, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back <a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FPoliticultura" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Elsey</a>, professor of history and Latin American and Caribbean studies at Hostra University, and the author of 'Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America.'

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has featured new stars, new upset victories, and the rise of future title contenders. To discuss the surprise success of non-European teams at the tournament, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back Brenda Elsey, professor of history and Latin American and Caribbean studies at Hostra University, and the author of 'Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America.'

This year's FIFA Women's World Cup has featured new stars, new upset victories, and the rise of future title contenders. To discuss the surprise success of non-European teams at the tournament, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back Brenda Elsey, professor of history and Latin American and Caribbean studies at Hostra University, and the author of 'Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America.'

A More Level Playing Field

In this special episode of Latino Rebels Radio ---originally aired on the Futuro podcast In The Thick--- host Julio Ricardo Varela is joined by Futuro Media editorial director Fernanda Santos for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Aria Halliday, an associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Kentucky, for a breakdown of the legacy of Black Barbie.

In this special episode of Latino Rebels Radio ---originally aired on the Futuro podcast In The Thick--- host Julio Ricardo Varela is joined by Futuro Media editorial director Fernanda Santos for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Aria Halliday, an associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Kentucky, for a breakdown of the legacy of Black Barbie.

In this special episode of Latino Rebels Radio ---originally aired on the Futuro podcast In The Thick--- host Julio Ricardo Varela is joined by Futuro Media editorial director Fernanda Santos for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Aria Halliday, an associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Kentucky, for a breakdown of the legacy of Black Barbie.

All the Other Barbies

With the release of the blockbuster film 'Oppenheimer,' Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Myrriah Gomez, assistant professor at the University of New Mexico and author of 'Nuclear Nuevo México: Colonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos,' to discuss the movie's omission of New Mexican history in the creation of the atomic bomb.

With the release of the blockbuster film 'Oppenheimer,' Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Myrriah Gomez, assistant professor at the University of New Mexico and author of 'Nuclear Nuevo México: Colonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos,' to discuss the movie's omission of New Mexican history in the creation of the atomic bomb.

Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Colonialism

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes acclaimed Puerto Rican writer Esmeralda Santiago for a lively discussion about her latest novel, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/222921/las-madres-by-esmeralda-santiago/" title="Las Madres" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Las Madres</a>, and the importance of becoming visible in the American landscape through literature.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes acclaimed Puerto Rican writer Esmeralda Santiago for a lively discussion about her latest novel, Las Madres, and the importance of becoming visible in the American landscape through literature.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes acclaimed Puerto Rican writer Esmeralda Santiago for a lively discussion about her latest book, Las Madres, and the importance of becoming visible in the American landscape through literature.

A Conversation with Esmeralda Santiago

On this episode, Hector Luis Alamo, senior editor of Latino Rebels, steps in as guest host to speak with Ada Briceño, co-president of <a href="https://www.unitehere11.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unite Here! Local 11</a>, and Diana Rios Sanchez, a striking hotel worker, about the hotel workers' strike in Los Angeles and its importance for other labor actions taking place across the country.

On this episode, Hector Luis Alamo, senior editor of Latino Rebels, steps in as guest host to speak with Ada Briceño, co-president of Unite Here! Local 11, and Diana Rios Sanchez, a striking hotel worker, about the hotel workers' strike in Los Angeles and its importance for other labor actions taking place across the country.

On this episode, Hector Luis Alamo, senior editor of Latino Rebels, steps in as guest host to speak with Ada Briceño, co-president of Unite Here! Local 11, and Diana Rios Sanchez, a striking hotel worker, about the hotel workers' strike in Los Angeles and its importance with other labor actions taking place across the country.

Hotel Workers Strike Back

Amid a record breaking heat wave throughout Texas that has led to several heat-related deaths, Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill eliminating mandatory water breaks for construction workers. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Daniela Hernandez, state legislative coordinator for the <a href="https://workersdefense.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workers Defense Project</a>, to discuss the cruel and punitive nature of the bill and how they plan to fight back.

Amid a record breaking heat wave throughout Texas that has led to several heat-related deaths, Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill eliminating mandatory water breaks for construction workers. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Daniela Hernandez, state legislative coordinator for the Workers Defense Project, to discuss the cruel and punitive nature of the bill and how they plan to fight back.

Amid a record breaking heat wave throughout Texas that has led to several heat-related deaths, Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill eliminating mandatory water breaks for construction workers. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Daniela Hernandez, state legislative coordinator for the Workers Defense Project, to discuss the cruel and punitive nature of the bill and how they plan to fight back.

No Water for You

Affirmative action struck down in college admissions. LGBTQ rights limited. Student loan relief blocked. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Vanity Fair legal affairs contributor <a href="https://twitter.com/cristianafarias" title="Cristian Farias" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristian Farias</a> to discuss the latest round of Supreme Court rulings plagued by shaky evidence, questionable plaintiffs and the lack of legal standing.

Affirmative action struck down in college admissions. LGBTQ rights limited. Student loan relief blocked. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Vanity Fair legal affairs contributor Cristian Farias to discuss the latest round of Supreme Court rulings plagued by shaky evidence, questionable plaintiffs and the lack of legal standing.

Supreme Court of Politics

Latino Rebels senior editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome sports journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/BryanFonsecaNY?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Fonseca</a> for a knockout conversation on the future of Puerto Rican boxing, history made at the NBA draft, and Boricua representation in pro wrestling.

Latino Rebels senior editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome sports journalist Bryan Fonseca for a knockout conversation on the future of Puerto Rican boxing, history made at the NBA draft, and Boricua representation in pro wrestling.

Sports Con Sazón

This week, Latino Rebels Radio is proud to present the first episode of SOS Central America, hosted by Maria Martin, creator and founding team member of Latino USA.

In this episode, Maria examines the arrest of journalist and president of the Guatemalan newspaper elPeriódico, <a href="https://www.latinorebels.com/2023/06/14/guatemalasentenceszamora/" title="Zamora" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">José Rubén Zamora</a>, and what it means for dissent and a free press in the Central American country.

This week, Latino Rebels Radio is proud to present the first episode of SOS Central America, hosted by Maria Martin, creator and founding team member of Latino USA.
In this episode, Maria examines the arrest of journalist and president of the Guatemalan newspaper elPeriódico, José Rubén Zamora, and what it means for dissent and a free press in the Central American country.

This week, Latino Rebels Radio is proud to present the first episode of SOS Central America, hosted by Maria Martin, creator and founding team member of Latino USA.

SOS Central America

Following another series of migrant flights by Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Autumn Gonzalez and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal to discuss the latest political stunt in Sacramento, how it is a carbon copy of what happened last year in Martha’s Vineyard and the unspoken trauma it has caused on people.

Autumn Gonzalez is a volunteer organizer for Sacramemto-based <a href="https://twitter.com/NorResist?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NorCal Resist</a>. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal is the Executive Director of <a href="https://twitter.com/LCRBOSTON" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawyers for Civil Rights</a> in Boston.

Following another series of migrant flights by Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Autumn Gonzalez and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal to discuss the latest political stunt in Sacramento, how it is a carbon copy of what happened last year in Martha’s Vineyard and the unspoken trauma it has caused on people.
Autumn Gonzalez is a volunteer organizer for Sacramemto-based NorCal Resist. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal is the Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights in Boston.

Following another series of migrant flights by Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron Desantis, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Autumn Gonzalez and Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal to discuss the latest political stunt in Sacramento, California, and the unspoken trauma and shame felt by migrants who were taken advantage.  Autumn Gonzalez is a volunteer organizer for NorCal Resist, based in Sacramento.  Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal is the Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights, based in Boston.

After Sacramento and Martha's Vineyard

Latino Rebels entertainment correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/cescobarandrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristina Escobar</a> steps into the host seat again to talk with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindayvettechavez/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Yvette Chavez</a>, writer of the upcoming film ‘Flamin’ Hot,’ about the importance of family and community to both the filmmaking process and the extraordinary story of Richard Montañez.

Latino Rebels entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar steps into the host seat again to talk with Linda Yvette Chavez, writer of the upcoming film ‘Flamin’ Hot,’ about the importance of family and community to both the filmmaking process and the extraordinary story of Richard Montañez.

Flamin' Hot

In this episode, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes professors <a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo13754903.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilia Fernández</a> and <a href="https://utpress.utexas.edu/9780292774582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ana Patricia Rodríguez</a> to discuss why so much U.S. Latino history is missing in textbooks and how it eventually extends to issues of imperialism.

Lilia Fernández is a Professor of History at the University of Illinois in Chicago and Ana Patricia Rodríguez is a Professor of U.S. Latinx &amp; Central American Literature at the University of Maryland in College Park.

In this episode, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes professors Lilia Fernández and Ana Patricia Rodríguez to discuss why so much U.S. Latino history is missing in textbooks and how it eventually extends to issues of imperialism.
Lilia Fernández is a Professor of History at the University of Illinois in Chicago and Ana Patricia Rodríguez is a Professor of U.S. Latinx & Central American Literature at the University of Maryland in College Park.

In this episode, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes professors Lilia Fernandez and Ana Patricia Rodriguez to discuss why so much U.S. Latino history is missing in textbooks and how it eventually extends to issues of imperialism.  Lilia Fernandez is a Professor of History at the University of Illinois in Chicago and Ana Patricia Rodriguez is a Professor of US Latinx & Central American Literature at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Ignoring Latino History

With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launching his 2024 presidential campaign this week after passing a slew of anti-immigrant measures, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes freelance writer and LR contributor <a href="https://twitter.com/ExtremeArturo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arturo Domínguez</a> to discuss how some Latino truckers are pushing back with a proposed boycott of the Sunshine State.

With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launching his 2024 presidential campaign this week after passing a slew of anti-immigrant measures, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes freelance writer and LR contributor Arturo Domínguez to discuss how some Latino truckers are pushing back with a proposed boycott of the Sunshine State.

With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launching his 2024 presidential campaign this week after passing a slew of anti-immigrant measures, Latino Rebels host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes freelance writer and LR contributor Arturo Domínguez to discuss how some Latino truckers are pushing back with a proposed boycott of the Sunshine State.

Boycotting DeSantis

As the Writer's Guild of America goes on strike and brings the entertainment industry to a halt, Latino Rebels Radio host <a href="https://twitter.com/julito77" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julio Ricardo Varela</a> welcomes writer and producer <a href="https://twitter.com/erickgeee?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erick Galindo</a> to discuss the importance of fighting for better working wages and fair representation in Hollywood.

For more about the strike, <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/" title="WGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit the WGA’s site</a>.

As the Writer's Guild of America goes on strike and brings the entertainment industry to a halt, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes writer and producer Erick Galindo to discuss the importance of fighting for better working wages and fair representation in Hollywood.
For more about the strike, visit the WGA’s site.

As the Writer's Guild of America goes on strike and puts the entertainment industry to a halt, Latino Rebels Radio host welcomes writer and producer Erick Galindo to discuss the importance of fighting for better working wages and fair representation in Hollywood.

Hollywood Writers Strike

Amid a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric and violence, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roberto Lopez, Senior Advocacy Manager for the <a href="https://twitter.com/TXCivilRights?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Civil Rights Project</a>, to discuss the circumstances around the tragedy in Brownsville, Texas, and how the country has become a nation of hating immigrants.

Amid a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric and violence, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roberto Lopez, Senior Advocacy Manager for the Texas Civil Rights Project, to discuss the circumstances around the tragedy in Brownsville, Texas, and how the country has become a nation of hating immigrants.

A Nation of Hating Immigrants

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Pita Juarez, Vice President of Communications for <a href="https://twitter.com/VictoryInst" title="Victory Fund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute</a>, to discuss Trans voices being silenced by Republicans following the censure of Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and the importance of having more Trans voices in the democratic process.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Pita Juarez, Vice President of Communications for LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute, to discuss Trans voices being silenced by Republicans following the censure of Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and the importance of having more Trans voices in the democratic process.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Pita Juarez, vice president of Communications for LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute, to discuss trans voices being silenced by Republicans following the censure of Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and the importance of having more Trans voices in the democratic process.

Trans Voices Silenced

In the wake of a wild story out of San Jose, California, where the head of the police union was charged with smuggling fentanyl into the country, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes investigative journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/jonahowenlamb?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonah Owen Lamb</a> from the San Francisco Standard to discuss the importance of a nuanced understanding of the opioid crisis in the Bay Area.

In the wake of a wild story out of San Jose, California, where the head of the police union was charged with smuggling fentanyl into the country, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes investigative journalist Jonah Owen Lamb from the San Francisco Standard to discuss the importance of a nuanced understanding of the opioid crisis in the Bay Area.

Chief Drug Smuggler

Latino Rebels entertainment correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/cescobarandrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristina Escobar</a> steps into the host seat for a conversation with actor and comedian <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnLeguizamo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Leguizamo</a> to discuss his passion and activism in Hollywood as well as his new show on MSNBC, "Leguizamo Does America."

Latino Rebels entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar steps into the host seat for a conversation with actor and comedian John Leguizamo to discuss his passion and activism in Hollywood as well as his new show on MSNBC, "Leguizamo Does America."

Leguizamo Does Latino Rebels

On a special episode of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/BryanFonsecaNY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Fonseca</a> turns the tables on host Julio Ricardo Varela as they discuss the impact of this year's World Baseball Classic, the controversy around Twitter Blue, and Julio's love and admiration for the New York Knicks in the lead up to the NBA playoffs.

On a special episode of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent Bryan Fonseca turns the tables on host Julio Ricardo Varela as they discuss the impact of this year's World Baseball Classic, the controversy around Twitter Blue, and Julio's love and admiration for the New York Knicks in the lead up to the NBA playoffs.

On a special episode of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent Bryan Fonseca turns the tables on host Julio Ricardo Varela as they discuss the impact of this year's World Baseball Classic, the controversry around Twitter Blue, and Julio's love and admiration for the New York Knicks in the lead up to the NBA playoffs.

Latino Rebels Sports Special

Many service employees in Los Angeles' school district work two or three jobs to make ends meet, while still living below the poverty line. Some are even unhoused.

For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roosevelt High School teacher Jason Torres-Rangel to explain the plight of service workers in L.A. schools that led them to strike last month and why educators followed their lead.

Many service employees in Los Angeles' school district work two or three jobs to make ends meet, while still living below the poverty line. Some are even unhoused.
For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roosevelt High School teacher Jason Torres-Rangel to explain the plight of service workers in L.A. schools that led them to strike last month and why educators followed their lead.

Many service employees in Los Angeles' school district work two or three jobs to make ends meet, while still living below the poverty line. Some are even homeless.  On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roosevelt High School teacher Jason Torres-Rangel to explain the plight of service workers in L.A. schools that led them to strike last month, and why educators followed their lead.

Labor Victory in L.A. Schools

Another mass shooting, this time in Nashville, has once again raised the issue of gun control and the inaction of lawmakers to do anything about it. In this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Oscar Juarez-Luna, the communications manager for <a href="https://twitter.com/movimientopoder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Movimiento Poder</a> in Denver ---where earlier this year a high school experienced two shootings in two months--- to discuss preventative measures and the importance of protecting kids, not guns.

Another mass shooting, this time in Nashville, has once again raised the issue of gun control and the inaction of lawmakers to do anything about it. In this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Oscar Juarez-Luna, the communications manager for Movimiento Poder in Denver ---where earlier this year a high school experienced two shootings in two months--- to discuss preventative measures and the importance of protecting kids, not guns.

Protect Children, Not Guns

"Y'all means all!" goes the pro-LGBTQ slogan in Texas, but judging by the bills being introduced and passed in states across the country, many conservative lawmakers clearly disagree. On this episode, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/queermigrations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karma Chavez</a>, professor of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin and author of 'Queer Migration Politics: Activist Rhetoric and Coalitional Possibilities,' to discuss the current legislative assaults on LGBTQ rights.

"Y'all means all!" goes the pro-LGBTQ slogan in Texas, but judging by the bills being introduced and passed in states across the country, many conservative lawmakers clearly disagree. On this episode, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Karma Chavez, professor of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin and author of 'Queer Migration Politics: Activist Rhetoric and Coalitional Possibilities,' to discuss the current legislative assaults on LGBTQ rights.

LGBTQ Rights Under Attack

Head splitters. Bandsaws. Exposure to Covid.

Following a series of reports on migrant children being exploited in the meatpacking industry, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Rose Godinez, legal and policy counsel for the <a href="https://twitter.com/ACLUofNE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nebraska</a> chapter of the ACLU and the child of meatpacking workers herself, to break down an industry rife with exploitation and retaliation under unsafe conditions.

Head splitters. Bandsaws. Exposure to Covid.
Following a series of reports on migrant children being exploited in the meatpacking industry, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Rose Godinez, legal and policy counsel for the Nebraska chapter of the ACLU and the child of meatpacking workers herself, to break down an industry rife with exploitation and retaliation under unsafe conditions.

Head splitters. Bandsaws. Exposure to Covid.  Following a series of reports on migrant children being exploited in the meatpacking industry, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Rose Godinez, legal and policy counsel for the Nebraska chapter of the ACLU and the child of meatpacking workers herself, to break down an industry rife with exploitation and retaliation under unsafe conditions.

Migrant Child Labor Exposed

Haiti is going to the Women's World Cup! Following this historic achievement last month by Haiti's national women's soccer team, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/Politicultura" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Elsey</a>, professor at Hofstra University and co-host of the Burn It All Down podcast, to discuss and celebrate this exciting moment in Haitian fútbol history.

Haiti is going to the Women's World Cup!  Following this historic achievement last month by Haiti's national women's soccer team, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Brenda Elsey, professor at Hofstra University and co-host of the Burn It All Down podcast, to discuss and celebrate this exciting moment in Haitian fútbol history.

Haitian Women Make Soccer History

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Keylin Perez, the first Latina to be named Miss Coppin State at the historically Black university in Baltimore, Maryland, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/first-latina-queen-historically-black-university-draws-backlash-rcna71763" title="NBC Latino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to discuss the backlash she has received online versus</a> the supportive and inclusive environment at the school itself.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Keylin Perez, the first Latina to be named Miss Coppin State at the historically Black university in Baltimore, Maryland, to discuss the backlash she has received online versus the supportive and inclusive environment at the school itself.

Miss Coppin State Speaks

Is George Lopez out of touch by disparaging up-and-coming comedian Ralph Barbosa? Latino Rebels’ Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host this week to break down the George Lopez/Ralph Barbosa controversy with entertainment correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/cescobarandrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristina Escobar</a> and L.A. Times columnist <a href="https://twitter.com/fidmart85" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fidel Martinez</a>.

Is George Lopez out of touch by disparaging up-and-coming comedian Ralph Barbosa? Latino Rebels’ Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host this week to break down the George Lopez/Ralph Barbosa controversy with entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar and L.A. Times columnist Fidel Martinez.

Crabs in a Bucket

The private seizure of public lands. Regulations that go unenforced. Serious environmental damage. Growing public discontent. One activist shot. On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with Latino Rebels' Caribbean correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/Vaquero2XL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco</a> about the challenges environmentalists face in their fight against land privatization in Puerto Rico.

The private seizure of public lands. Regulations that go unenforced. Serious environmental damage. Growing public discontent. One activist shot. On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with Latino Rebels' Caribbean correspondent Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco about the challenges environmentalists face in their fight against land privatization in Puerto Rico.

The private seizure of public lands. Regulations that go unenforced. Serious environmental damage.

Puerto Rico's Land Defenders

While the fight for African American studies continues in Florida, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://www.xicanxinstitute.org/" title="Seam Arce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean Arce</a>, the former co-founder of the Mexican American Raza Studies Program in Tucson, Arizona to draw parallels to the current battle with Arizona's ethnic studies battle over a decade ago.

While the fight for African American studies continues in Florida, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Sean Arce, the former co-founder of the Mexican American Raza Studies Program in Tucson, Arizona to draw parallels to the current battle with Arizona's ethnic studies battle over a decade ago.

While the fight for African American studies continues in Florida, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Sean Arce, the former co-founder of the Mexican-American Raza Studies Program in Tucson, Arizona to draw parallels to the current battle with Arizona's ethnic studies battle over a decade ago.

Combating Anti-History

It's award season, which means it's time for Latino Rebels to return to Hollywood to see if real gains have been made by Latinos and Latinas in film during the past year. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back entertainment correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/cescobarandrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristina Escobar</a> for a discussion of representation at both this year's Sundance Film Festival —which Cristina covered for Latino Rebels— and in the Academy Award nominations announced earlier in the week.

It's award season, which means it's time for Latino Rebels to return to Hollywood to see if real gains have been made by Latinos and Latinas in film during the past year. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar for a discussion of representation at both this year's Sundance Film Festival —which Cristina covered for Latino Rebels— and in the Academy Award nominations announced earlier in the week.

It's award season, which means it's time for Latino Rebels to return to Hollywood to see if real gains have been made by Latinos and Latinas in film during the past year. 

The Hollywood Report

As Peru faces another political crisis following the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo last month, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Peruvian professor <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMerino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roger Merino</a> to discuss how the right wing is playing a dangerous democratic game that has led to the deaths of several protesters.

Roger Merino is an Associate Professor at the Universidad del Pacífico in Lima, Peru.

As Peru faces another political crisis following the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo last month, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Peruvian professor Roger Merino to discuss how the right wing is playing a dangerous democratic game that has led to the deaths of several protesters.
Roger Merino is an Associate Professor at the Universidad del Pacífico in Lima, Peru.

As Peru faces another political crisis following the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo last month, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Peruvian professor Roger Merino to discuss how the right wing is playing a dangerous democratic game that has led to the deaths of several protesters.  Roger Merino is an Associate Professor at the Universidad del Pacifico in Lima, Peru.

Peru's Failed Democratic Transition

Following a week that included a failed coup attempt in Brazil by followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro and U.S. president Joe Biden receiving heavy criticism for expanding Trump-era immigration policy, what parallels can be drawn from these events? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by welcoming both <a href="https://twitter.com/safbf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sabrina Fernandes</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Juli_Nasciment0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juliana Macedo do Nascimento</a> to discuss both issues.

Sabrina Fernandes is a São Paulo-based sociologist. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento is the Deputy Director of Federal Advocacy for United We Dream.

Following a week that included a failed coup attempt in Brazil by followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro and U.S. president Joe Biden receiving heavy criticism for expanding Trump-era immigration policy, what parallels can be drawn from these events? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by welcoming both Sabrina Fernandes and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento to discuss both issues.
Sabrina Fernandes is a São Paulo-based sociologist. Juliana Macedo do Nascimento is the Deputy Director of Federal Advocacy for United We Dream.

Following a week that included a failed coup attempt in Brazil by followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro and US president Joe Biden receiving heavy criticism for expanding Trump-era immigration policy; what parallels can be drawn from these events?  Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by welcoming both Sabrina Fernandes and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento to discuss both issues.  Sabrina Fernandes is a São Paulo-based sociologist.  Juliana Macedo do Nascimento is the Deputy Director of Federal Advocacy for United We Dream.

Brazil, Biden and the Border

With the return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Brazil's president and the hope of Brazilian democracy being renewed, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela begins the new year by speaking with Brazil-based freelance journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/mfox_us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Fox</a> on what lies ahead for Lula's second run in office following the right-wing presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.

Michael Fox is also the host of the podcast <a href="https://nacla.org/brazil-on-fire-podcast" title="Brazil on Fire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brazil On Fire</a>.

With the return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Brazil's president and the hope of Brazilian democracy being renewed, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela begins the new year by speaking with Brazil-based freelance journalist Michael Fox on what lies ahead for Lula's second run in office following the right-wing presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
Michael Fox is also the host of the podcast Brazil On Fire.

With the return of Lula as Brazil's president and the hope of Brazilian democracy being renewed, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela begins the new year by speaking with Brazil-based freelance journalist Michael Fox on what lies ahead for Lula's second run in office following the right-wing presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.  Michael Fox is also the host of the podcast Brazil On Fire.

Lula Returns

While Futuro Media remains on holiday break, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernández steps in once again for another episode of the <a href="https://latinomediacollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latino Media Collective</a>.

Oscar spends the hour with Professor <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/ProfessorTKH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya Katerí Hernández</a> to discuss her recent book, “Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality,” and the inconvenient truth of anti-Black bias within the Latino community.

While Futuro Media remains on holiday break, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernández steps in once again for another episode of the Latino Media Collective.
Oscar spends the hour with Professor Tanya Katerí Hernández to discuss her recent book, “Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality,” and the inconvenient truth of anti-Black bias within the Latino community.

While Futuro Media remains on holiday break, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in once again for another episode of the Latino Media Collective.

Anti-Black Latino Bias

It’s time for the annual holiday break at Futuro Media, which means it’s also time for our producer Oscar Fernández to step in with another episode of the <a href="https://latinomediacollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latino Media Collective</a>.

In this episode, Oscar welcomes visual artist and longtime friend of Latino Rebels, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/julio1983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julio Salgado</a>, in another installment of the LMC’s “Undocumented and LGBTQ” series.

It’s time for the annual holiday break at Futuro Media, which means it’s also time for our producer Oscar Fernández to step in with another episode of the Latino Media Collective.
In this episode, Oscar welcomes visual artist and longtime friend of Latino Rebels, Julio Salgado, in another installment of the LMC’s “Undocumented and LGBTQ” series.

It’s time for the annual holiday break at Futuro Media, which means it’s also time for our producer Oscar Fernández to step in with another episode of the Latino Media Collective.

Undocumented & LGBTQ: Julio Salgado

Why is military-grade spyware being used against journalists? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by speaking with <a href="https://twitter.com/_elfaro_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Faro</a> reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/raudaz_" title="Nelson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nelson Rauda</a> to discuss the use of Pegasus spyware in El Salvador and why it should matter to journalists in the United States.

Why is military-grade spyware being used against journalists? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by speaking with El Faro reporter Nelson Rauda to discuss the use of Pegasus spyware in El Salvador and why it should matter to journalists in the United States.

Why is military-grade spyware being used against journalists?

Journalism Is Not a Crime

Following the huge success of “Wednesday” on Netflix, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes entertainment correspondent <a href="https://www.latinorebels.com/author/cpgescobar/" title="Cristina Escobar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristina Escobar</a> to look back on an outstanding year for Latino representation in Hollywood.

Following the huge success of “Wednesday” on Netflix, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar to look back on an outstanding year for Latino representation in Hollywood.

Following the huge success of Wednesday on Netflix, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar to look back on an outstanding year for Latino representation in Hollywood.

The Latino TV Boom

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Futuro Media senior producers Julieta Martinelli and Roxanne Scott to discuss the debut <a href="https://www.latinousa.org/2022/12/02/deathbypolicy/" title="Futuro Investigates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Futuro Investigates</a> story about the dangers migrants face in the Arizona desert.

“Death by Policy: Crisis in the Arizona Desert” premieres December 2 on <a href="https://www.latinousa.org/2022/12/02/deathbypolicy/" title="Latino USA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latino USA</a>.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Futuro Media senior producers Julieta Martinelli and Roxanne Scott to discuss the debut Futuro Investigates story about the dangers migrants face in the Arizona desert.
“Death by Policy: Crisis in the Arizona Desert” premieres December 2 on Latino USA.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Futuro Media senior producers Julieta Martinelli and Roxanne Scott to discuss the debut Futuro Investigates story about the dangers migrants face in the Arizona desert.

Futuro Investigates

Latino Rebels Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo returns as guest host and welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/rhondalevaldo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhonda LeValdo</a> to break away from romanticized narratives of Thanksgiving and deconstruct the facade of turkey day. LeValdo is a citizen of Acoma Pueblo and a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Latino Rebels Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo returns as guest host and welcomes Rhonda LeValdo to break away from romanticized narratives of Thanksgiving and deconstruct the facade of turkey day. LeValdo is a citizen of Acoma Pueblo and a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Latino Rebels Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo returns as guest host and welcomes Rhonda LeValdo to break away from romanticized narratives of Thanksgiving and deconstruct the facade of turkey day.  Rhonda LeValdo is a citizen of Acoma Pueblo and a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rethinking Thanksgiving

Following a midterm election cycle that defied predictions of a red wave, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chuck Rocha</a> —president of Solidarity Strategies and co-host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote/id1613279254" title="The Latino Vote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Latino Vote</a> podcast— to break down the complexity of Latino voters from region to region.

Following a midterm election cycle that defied predictions of a red wave, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Chuck Rocha —president of Solidarity Strategies and co-host of The Latino Vote podcast— to break down the complexity of Latino voters from region to region.

No More Sleeping Giant

Just days before the start of the 2022 World Cup, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/JasGarsd" title="Jasmine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jasmine Garsd</a>, host of the new podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-%C3%BAltima-copa-the-last-cup/id1652895255" title="The Last Cup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Cup</a>, to discuss how the journey of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi runs parallel to the issues of migration, neoliberalism, and hanging on to your roots.

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-%C3%BAltima-copa-the-last-cup/id1652895255" title="The Last Cup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Cup</a> is a joint production from NPR and Futuro Studios.

Just days before the start of the 2022 World Cup, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Jasmine Garsd, host of the new podcast The Last Cup, to discuss how the journey of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi runs parallel to the issues of migration, neoliberalism, and hanging on to your roots.
The Last Cup is a joint production from NPR and Futuro Studios.

Just days before the start of the 2022 World Cup, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Jasmine Garsd, host of the new podcast The Last Cup, to discuss how the journey of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi runs parallel to the issues of migration, neoliberalism, and hanging on to your roots.  The Last Cup is a joint production between Futuro Media and NPR.

Messi's Final Shot

Amid a sense of apprehension over the future of Brazilian democracy, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/robertasbraga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roberta Braga</a>, director of counter-disinformation strategies at Equis, to break down the contentious and highly competitive second round of Brazil's presidential election and weigh it against the destabilizing threat of disinformation.

Amid a sense of apprehension over the future of Brazilian democracy, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roberta Braga, director of counter-disinformation strategies at Equis, to break down the contentious and highly competitive second round of Brazil's presidential election and weigh it against the destabilizing threat of disinformation.

Lula vs. Bolsonaro: Round 2

In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/lgsanchezconde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gustavo Sánchez</a> of IZQ Strategies to talk about <a href="https://www.latinorebels.com/2022/10/25/futuromediafirstpoll/" title="LR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Futuro Media's first poll of Latino voters</a> and what it could mean for key races in three battleground states.

In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Gustavo Sánchez of IZQ Strategies to talk about Futuro Media's first poll of Latino voters and what it could mean for key races in three battleground states.

In the lead-up to next month's midterm elections, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Gustavo Sanchez, the principal of IZQ Strategies, to talk about Futuro Media's first poll of Latino voters and what it could mean for key races in three battleground states.

Winning Over Latino Voters

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Danielle Elliott, a civil rights attorney based in Sacramento, California, and Celina Avalos Jaramillo, a graduate student at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC-Berkeley. Danielle and Celina will tell us about their investigation on Spanish-language disinformation and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, part of a project by the Berkeley School of Journalism.

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Danielle Elliott, a civil rights attorney based in Sacramento, California, and Celina Avalos Jaramillo, a graduate student at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC-Berkeley. Danielle and Celina will tell us about their investigation on Spanish-language disinformation and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, part of a project by the Berkeley School of Journalism.

Disinfo en español

Latino Rebel's Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo, our guest host this week, welcomes Los Angeles Times columnist <a href="https://twitter.com/GustavoArellano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gustavo Arellano</a> to discuss the leaked audio of racist comments made by three L.A. City Council members and its aftermath.

Latino Rebel's Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo, our guest host this week, welcomes Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano to discuss the leaked audio of racist comments made by three L.A. City Council members and its aftermath.

Racism and the LA City Council

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/mfox_us?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Fox</a>, host of the Brazil On Fire podcast, to discuss the elections in Brazil this month and the dark history of the Brazilian right wing movement.

Brazil On Fire is a podcast produced by Michael Fox in collaboration with <a href="https://nacla.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NACLA</a> and the <a href="https://therealnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real News Network</a>.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome Michael Fox, host of the Brazil On Fire podcast, to discuss the elections in Brazil this month and the dark history of the Brazilian right wing movement.
Brazil On Fire is a podcast produced by Michael Fox in collaboration with NACLA and the Real News Network.

On this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, Senior Editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome Michael Fox, host of the Brazil On Fire podcast, to discuss the elections in Brazil this month and the dark history of the Brazilian right-wing.  Brazil On Fire is a podcast produced by Michael Fox in collaboration with NACLA and the Real News Network.

Lula vs. Bolsonaro: Round 1

Lies. False promises. Migrants left high and dry. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with breaking news reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/raquelltorrres" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raquel Torres</a> from the <a href="https://twitter.com/SAReport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Antonio Report</a> about her firsthand conversations with local migrants on how the political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this month originated in Texas.

Lies. False promises. Migrants left high and dry. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with breaking news reporter Raquel Torres from the San Antonio Report about her firsthand conversations with local migrants on how the political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this month originated in Texas.

Lies.  False promises.  Migrants left high and dry.  Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with breaking news reporter Raquel Torres from the San Antonio Report about her firsthand conversations with local migrants on how the political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this month originated in Texas.

Humanizing Migration

Five years almost to the day after the devastation of Hurricane María, Puerto Rico was hit by another devastating hurricane—Fiona. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Luis Herrero, co-host of the podcast <a href="https://twitter.com/ElPodcastPPP?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Puestos Pa'l Problema</a>, to give us an eyewitness account of the storm and the long-term recovery ahead.

Five years almost to the day after the devastation of Hurricane María, Puerto Rico was hit by another devastating hurricane—Fiona.  Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Luis Herrero, co-host of the podcast Puestos Pa'l Problema, to give us an eyewitness account of the storm and the long-term recovery ahead.

Five years almost to the day after the devastation of Hurricane María, Puerto Rico was hit by another devastating hurricane—Fiona.  

Fiona's Fury

Five years ago on September 20, 2017, Hurricane María devastated the island of Puerto Rico, exposing a colonial reality with deep repercussions. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes <a href="https://casapueblo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casa Pueblo</a> executive director Arturo Massol-Deyá for a conversation about perseverance and the importance of self-reliance after a natural disaster.

Five years ago on September 20, 2017, Hurricane María devastated the island of Puerto Rico, exposing a colonial reality with deep repercussions. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Casa Pueblo executive director Arturo Massol-Deyá for a conversation about perseverance and the importance of self-reliance after a natural disaster.