We're back (again). We took a long break during the pandemic to have more babies, recenter our work, and envision the next chapter in our lives. While we are still in the thick of C-19, we decided to come back to the podcast. Latina Theory is a labor of love for us as a self-care and community care space. In this episode we discuss María Isa runnin…

We kick off our 2021 winter season with a reflection on the presidential election, inauguration, and Latina/o/x political power. We talk with Latina Theory co-founder, Arianna Genis, about her recent accomplishments as well as celebrate Latina Theory's birthday (5 years!). Arianna Genis is a xicana organizer, political campaigner, digital strategis…

In this episode we talk with Dr. Ramos who has been on the frontlines working against COIVD-19 in New York City. Dr. Ramos is a bilingual invasive cardiologist and assistant professor at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center with an interest and emphasis on preventive cardiology. Dr. Ramos is both a cardiologist and a nutritionist and has also been …

This episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Niki López creator and co-executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series follows 8-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on…

On October 21st Latina Theory had the pleasure of interviewing authors Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher about their new book Sanctuary as part of a series of speakers for International Festival of Arts & Ideas.Latina Theory

In this episode we kick off our 2020 fall series on cultural appropriation. We focus this conversation on culinary appropriation in the Twin Cities. We talk with Milissa Diaz Silva (Co-owner/CEO of El Burrito Mercado), Julia Diaz (Milissa's daughter and University of Minnesota student), and Dulce Monterrubio (former owner of Dulceria Bakery). #nomá…

On this episode of Latina Theory we talk with several artists/organizers who have been organizing in the Twin Cities and Chicago for decades. We kick off the podcast with Asha Long, artist, organizer and founder of Dirty Soles, an environmental justice organization. Next we talk with Tish Jones, Spoken Word Artist Founder & Executive Director of Tr…

RIP GEORGE FLOYD DEAR COPS STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE POWER TO THE PEOPLE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN PROTECT OUR GENTE, OUR BARRIOS AND UNIFY Interviews with: Charlie Thayer (American Indian Movement, Water Protector, Warrior) Sen. Patricia Torres-Ray (MN-District 63) Maya Washington (Filmmaker & Creative Director of Running Water Entertainment) Alicia St…

Latina Theory Episode 35 Hosts Maria Isa and Jessica Lopez Lyman interview Cecilia Muñoz, a political advisor who served eight years on President Obama's senior staff, first as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, then as director of the Domestic Policy Council. She is currently the Vice President for Public Interest Technology and Local Initiati…

Latina Theory hosts Maria Isa and Jessica Lopez Lyman record their first podcast episode during the COVID-pandemic. Jessica shares her experience preparing to deliver a baby girl during these times. Maria highlights virtual concerts and birthday parties. The two discuss Bad Bunny's latest video for "Yo Perreo Sola" and jumping into curandera remedi…

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Boss Mamá Maria Isa returns to Latina Theory while on maternity leave and welcomes Analita Silva to the show as special guest for this episode discussing "Being A Boss Mom." Analita Silva is an Afro-LatinX co-business owner of El Burrito Mercado, the state of Minnesota's 1st Latino Mercado celebrating 40 years in Saint Paul's barrio of the Westside…

Nuestra gente, Latinxs are one of the fastest growing groups within Islam in the US — nearly 250,000 Latinxs Muslims are part of the our community and it’s growing. We had no idea until now, and we want to know, why? Join us as we explore the answer to this question with Lara Fernandez, producer of VICE’s Minority Reports latest episode called, Why…

Join us as we bring in 2019 with xingonaness and a refreshed approach to the stories we share with you and in our work. We talk about the excitement and complexities of Hamilton opening up in Puerto Rico with Lin Manuel Miranda performing (OMG), the Government shut down, the brilliance of Roma and it's politics. We delve deep into the Corpus Christ…

Latina Theory's Arianna Genis sits down with co-host, rapper, singer and song-writer Maria Isa and producer John "J.Hard" Hardy to talk about their new album "Sasa." They share the inspirations for the album - the powerful women in their lives and their musical influences. Maria Isa shares the how the stories and wisdome her mom (who's nickname is …

Join our special conversation with Estafanía Navarro Hernandez, a queer Xicana organizer with DACA status who's also a part of Unidos MN, a Latinx based organization that builds power for gender, racial and economic justice. Estefania shares her story with us as a muxer who's fiercely organizing to protect and expand the rights of all immigrants. W…

We dedicate this episode to the xingonaness, bravery, and resilience of all muxeres who're survivors, who've spoken their truth, held their truth, or stood in truth with others these past few weeks as the movement of #metoo grows to become #wetoo. Join us as we discuss the dignities of Dr. Anita Hill and Dr. Ford. Estas muxeronas who spoke their tr…

#LatinaTheory #LosDellsFest Day 2 of The largest LatinX Music Festival in the Midwest.Latina Theory

Get our live updates from the largest LatinX music festival in the Midwest, Los Dells. Get our take on getting to watch El Tri, Zion y Lennox, y Wisin y Yandel — all in one day. And the food, scene, beautiful gente there y mas! #losdells #livinourbestvidaLatina Theory

Latina Theory hosted a special episode at Irene Fernando's Hype Crew Concert celebrating WOCI in politics in Minnesota. Tune into our conversations with these four incredible leaders: Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2 Rep. Erin Maye Quade, joined Erin Murphy and ran as LT Governor in 2018 race Angela Conley, Hennepin County C…

Join Latina Theory in our special session with Minnesota State Senator Patricia Torres-Ray who ran for Congress. Senator Patricia made history by becoming the first Latina Senator in Minnesota, and she's remained a Senator for a decade moving important policy for communities of color. She joins us special guest Jose Gonzalez to discuss her journey …

MARIA ISA & ARI GENIS give you an update on what's happening with the more than 2,600 migrant children who've been torn away from their families at the border. We then talk art. We discuss the the Taino Indian exhibit at Smithsonian that's turning the colonizer Columbus lens on it's head; share our love and gratitude for Tanya Saracho, writer of th…

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Latina Theory Episode 27: Maria Isa and Arianna Genis discuss the impacts of the Zero Tolerance Policy and family separation at the Mexican-US border; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primary win over Rep. Joe Crowley; Patricia Torres-Ray arrested for protesting against General Dynamics in Bloomington, MN; Cardi B's baby shower; Mexico's Presidential elect…

Tune in and listen to our conversations with local leaders in Minneapolis, MN marching on International Workers’ Day. Listen to their stories and their truths. We talked to student/teacher Joanna Nuńez from the U of M, organizer/líder Lucilla Domínguez from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha, lawyer and jefa Susana De León, and Ashley, María El…

Tune into our first live recording ever at this incredible conference centering Chicana/o history, culture, scholarship y mas. Special guests include Dr. Jessica López Lyman, Magdalena Kaluza, Dr. Sara Hinojos y más!Latina Theory

Tune in and get our take on the latest on DACA and a potential second government shut down. Get update on how to take action to support our undocumented community. From there, get our take on the "Residente" documentary. Then, get a snap shot analysis on MN politics - shout out to all the muxeres of color running for office - all while listening to…

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Latina Theory Episode 24 with guest host Dr. Jessica Lyman Lopez in for Xicana Arianna Genis. Maria Isa and Dr. J Lyman-Lopez interview Minneapolis City Councilwoman Alondra Cano. We talk about the recent hurricane Maria devastating Puerto Rico, Mexico's earthquake, the future of DACA, and the upcoming election and more. Playlist Puerto Rico-Eddie …

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s four-time Tony Award-winning musical "In The Heights" will hit St. Paul Sept. 12-24th featuring Latino actors from the Twin Cities presented by the Ordway and Teatro Del Pueblo. Latina Theory shares our favorite songs and talks with The Ordway's Shelly Quiola and Tony Jilek, along with community leader Elsa Vega-Perez about the…

Latina Theory Episode 22 honors the life of Philando Castile and shares our perspective on the "not-guilty" verdict. Join us as we cypher with Afro-Latinx /Dominicana/ U of Minnesota Academic Adviser for the College of Education and Human Development "La Tremenda" Ms. Faustina Cuevas as our special guest to be a part of the conversation. Music Play…

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Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, cover everything from current events, health, politics, race & gender to edutainment & chismes y cafe with a music playlist asazonado with Latinx Contemporary, Latinx Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, Afro-Latino y mas -- all in one Spanglish podcast. Somos -- Latina Th…

Episode 11 Playlist "Formation"- Beyonce"Lady Marmalade"-Mongo Santamaria "Browning of America"- Olmeca"El Barrio"- Joe Cuba Sextet*Interlude Guerrera: Dinorah Kingler"Believe In Me"- Circa'95"Antipartriarca"- Ana Tijoux"El Dia Que Me Quieras" - Natalie Fernandez "Tranquila" - J. Balvin"Soltera" - Archangel feat. Farruko & Nengo Flow #SinVerguenza#…

Latina Theory Episode 10 Playlist "African Twist" - Eddie Palmieri"Mala Suerte Con El 13" - Calle 13 y La Mala Rodriguez"La Bamba" - Son Jarocho"Who Be Lovin' Me" - Santigold featuring I LOVE MAKONNEN "Resurreccion"- Actitud Maria MartaEl Tiburon- Proyecto UnoHasta Siempre Comandante -Malamanya #SinVerguenza #CTUL #Guerreras…

Latina Theory : A Spanglish podcast for Latinas sin verguenzas.Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, a Boricua y Chicana create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cu…

Boricua Maria Isa and Xicana Arianna Genis, are two Minnesotanas, who create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, Afro-Latino y mas! Somos -- Latina Theory:…

Latina Theory: A Spanglish podcast SIn Verguenzas Maria Isa (Boricua) and Arianna Genis (Xicana), two Minnesotanas, create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions, regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Sa…

Latina Theory : A Spanglish podcast for Latinas sin verguenzas. Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, A…

Latina Theory : A Spanglish podcast for Latinas sin verguenzas. Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, A…

Latina Theory : A Spanglish podcast for Latinas sin verguenzas. Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, create dialogue focused on Latin@ opinions regarding current events, health, politics, race, edu-tainment, and a music playlist asazonado with Latin@ Contemporary, Latin@ Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, A…

Maria Isa and Arianna Genis, two Minnesotanas, cover everything from current events, health, politics, race & gender to edutainment & chismes y cafe with a music playlist asazonado with Latinx Contemporary, Latinx Alternative, Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Cumbia, R&B, Salsa, Afro-Latino y mas -- all in one Spanglish podcast. Somos -- Latina Th…