Thankfully for those of us who can’t get through a commute without them, you can find a podcast on basically any topic. There are titillating options for true crime fanatics, LGBTQ podcasts you can listen to year-round, political podcasts you’ll want to binge before Election 2020, and even ones for history buffs. And there’s an even assortment of amazing Spanish and Latino podcasts, too. Whether you want to learn the language by listening to engaging banter in Spanish or simply want to hear about news, politics, or cultural musings from Latinos in the know, these are for you.
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IN THE THICKAPPLE
In The Thick
If you’re looking for a daring podcast that doesn’t hesitate to feature difficult conversations, try In the Thick, hosted by award-winning journalists Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela. They don’t hold back when discussing race, identity, and politics with episodes that feature topics such as domestic terrorism, the cycles of trauma, and census suppression.
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NEWS IN SLOW SPANISHAPPLE
News in Slow Spanish
If you’re looking for a podcast to improve your Spanish, this one discusses current topics in a very slow and deliberate manner so non-native speakers can better understand. If your Spanish is a little so-so, take a listen to the latest episodes.
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LATINA TO LATINAAPPLE
Latina to Latina
Hosted by Alicia Menendez, this podcast is an interview series that talks to remarkable Latinas about making it, faking it, and everything in between. Each episode is almost always hilarious, but, beneath it all, revealing—Menendez also talks to her guests about the challenges of being women of color, and how they have managed to thrive in the end. You will definitely want to hear recent episodes with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and Gina Torres.
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SPANISH AQUI PRESENTSAPPLE
Spanish Aquí Presents
Raiza, Oscar, Tony, and Carlos host this laugh-out-loud comedy show that centers on asking their special guests: ¿Que te Pica? (What’s itching you?). And there’s even a hilarious improv session at the end. From code switching to Latino movies, they’re adept at tackling any topic with humor.
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RADIO AMBULANTEAPPLE
Radio Ambulante
This award-winning Spanish-language podcast from the folks at NPR uses long-form audio journalism to tell under-reported stories across Latin America. But prepare to get in your feels, because each episode is moving and heartfelt.
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CAFE CON PAMAPPLE
Café con Pam
Pam Covarrubias is the namesake and host of this podcast, which features weekly interviews with fearless Latinos and people of color who break barriers, change lives, and make the world a better place. She tackles all of the sex questions you’ve ever wanted answered, as well as empowering (unrelated) topics like finding courage.
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PARENTING & POLITICSAPPLE
Parenting & Politics
Diana Limongi’s podcast looks at parenting through a political lens. Although still fairly new to the pod-verse, recent episodes on the power of Black moms, activist fatigue, and reuniting families at the border are all powerful.
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TRES CUENTOSAPPLE
Tres Cuentos
Carolina Quiroga-Stultz hosts this bilingual storytelling podcast that’s dedicated to the traditional narratives of Latin America. It explores the myths, legends, and folktales that are told in the Hispanic, Indigenous, and Afro-Latin American world. It’s a truly beautiful podcast, and lit lovers will enjoy their series interviewing Latino authors across different countries and cultures.
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SUPER MAMASAPPLE
Super Mamás
If you’re a mom and need new mom friends, look no further than this hysterical and insightful podcast, hosted by moms and sisters Paulina and Bricia Lopez. They provide a judgment-free space for new, expecting, and experienced mamás who can learn from one another. You will surely laugh and cry as you hear the insightful stories on the benefits and frustrations of being bilingual, postpartum struggles, and working mom guilt.
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LAS DOCTORASAPPLE
Las Doctoras
Although fairly new, this podcast is definitely worth mentioning thanks to the host’s frank conversations surrounding race, gender, sexuality, and reproductive justice. Renee Lemus and Cristina Rose are both professors in Women, Gender and Sexuality studies at different Cal State Universities, and both have their PhDs. In other words? They are seriously knowledgeable. Catch recent episodes on colorism and parenting as well as spirituality and social justice.
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EL MISTERIO DE LA CALLE DE CERVANTESAPPLE
El Misterio de la Calle de Cervantes
The makers of the world’s first language learning app, Babbel, bring you this podcast that’s perfect for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners. If you’re hoping to improve your language skills, this five-episode storytelling series that follows three roommates living in Madrid. But we won’t tell you much more, because you’ll want to listen for the chaos and craziness that ensues yourself—while also improving your Spanish, of course.
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LATINO USAAPPLE
Latino USA
NPR strikes again with their fan-favorite Latino USA. The long-standing podcast is a great listen if you want to delve deep into the current and emerging cultural, political, and social ideas that impact Latinos. In addition to interviews with everyone from the actress who plays Dora the Explorer to writer Esmeralda Santiago, make sure to tune in for conversations with some of the current 2020 presidential candidates on how they plan to support Latinos.
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LATINX THERAPYAPPLE
Latinx Therapy
Hosted by Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, this podcast is all about learning self-help techniques and creating a safe space for Latino people to talk about their mental health. Tune in to the recent episode on combining God and therapy, as well as others on topics ranging from body positivity to coming out of the closet in machismo culture.
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BITTER BROWN FEMMESAPPLE
Bitter Brown Femmes
Cassandra Alicia and Rubén Angel dismantling sht while talking sht! (no, really, that’s their motto). With an emphasis on LGBTQ and women’s issues, Two Bitter Brown Femmes run their mouths on matters that impact our marginalized communities today. Definitely be sure to check out the recent episodes on abolishing ICE, “white women,” and allies.
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HER DINERO MATTERSAPPLE
Her Dinero Matters
Jen Hemphill, a money confidence coach, hosts this podcast to help women make their finances easier to master. Her episodes are filled with practical and simple money insights while showcasing women who share their real-life money woes. Recent episodes include how to stop being broke, the different types of being frugal, and how to save for travel.
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LOCATORA RADIOAPPLE
Locatora Radio
A favorite of many, Locatora Radio is a “Radiophonic Novela” that’s hosted by Diosa and Mala. The podcast celebrates the experiences, brilliance, creativity, and legacies of femmes and women of color. Now in their third year, discussions often revolve around femme tech and femme defense, with mental health, trauma, gender experience, sexuality, and oppression being regular topics as well. Recent episodes include conversations on consent and pleasure, spiritual technology, and cooking your abuelita’s recipes in a modern world.
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ALT.LATINOAPPLE
Alt.Latino
Yet another great Latino podcast from NPR, Alt.Latino spotlights the best of arts and culture through music, stories, and conversation. The recent episode with Afro-Dominicana writers is a particular highlight.
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EN DEFENSA PROPIAAPPLE
En Defensa Propia
Erika De La Vega, creator and host, talks to women in Spanish, about reinvention—specifically, how to reinvent yourself in a world that tells you that you should.
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TAMARINDOAPPLE
Tamarindo
Hosted by Ana Sheila Victorino and Brenda Gonzalez, this one’s all about politics, pop culture, and how to balance both. And the hosts are not afraid to tell it like it is, which is why the recent episodes on mental health access in the Latino community, reproductive rights for all, and Pride Month are particular winners.
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WAIT, HOLD UP!APPLE
Wait, Hold Up!
Hosted by Jessica Molina and Yarel Ramos, the Wait, Hold Up! podcast brings a weekly interview with luminaries on the moments that changed their lives. Molina and Ramos also delve into the latest pop culture and politics with a refreshing candor. Recent highlights include an episode on changing toxic relationship patterns, immigration reform, and fighting imposter syndrome.
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