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The Latino NewsletterThe Puerto Rican Woman Running for US Senate in MinnesotaJulio Ricardo Varela talks with Melisa López Franzen, a former Minnesota State Senator leader now running in the 2026 Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the United States Senate. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, López Franzen reflects on building a life in Minnesota, how her roots shaped her politics, and why she believes this moment calls her back to public service.This episode was produced and edited by Julio Ricardo Varela.Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.Support The Latino Newsletter here.2025-04-0322 min
The Latino NewsletterLatino Media ForwardLive from Miami and the Knight Media Forum, Julio Ricardo Varela hosts a discussion with FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez and FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya. They delve into pressing issues surrounding Latino media, the challenges of audience measurement, and the representation of Latinos in music and television.This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela. Original audio and photos from the Knight Media Forum.Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.Donate to The Latino Newsletter here.The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation. 2025-03-0634 min
The Latino NewsletterA New LatinidadFor the final episode of our first season, host Julio Ricardo Varela explores the evolving future of Latinidad with Dr. Manuel Pastor, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California and director of the Equity Research Institute. Dr. Pastor provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the Latino community as 2024 draws to a close.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino NewsletterThe Space We BuildHost Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes journalist and cultural producer Alisha Miranda to discuss how her "Latinx Industry Night" series is redefining storytelling and amplifying Latino voices in Philadelphia’s hospitality scene. They talk about how these events challenge stereotypes, spotlight rising stars, and create intentional spaces for representation and community.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.
2024-12-1327 min
The Latino NewsletterThe Status Never EndsPuerto Rico's 7th (yes, 7th) non-binding status plebiscite happened on Election Day, with statehood getting 57% of the symbolic vote and independence getting 31%. What does it all mean, or what doesn't it mean?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus, the George Welwood Murray Professor of Legal History at Columbia Law School, to dissect and discuss.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-12-0627 min
The Latino NewsletterUnivision and Latino PoliticsIn the third of a series of conversations about the Latino vote and the 2024 election cycle, host Julio Ricardo Varela talks with Jesus Lara, President of Local Media at TelevisaUnivision, about what the network did this past election cycle and what it means for the future of the U.S. Latino community.
This episode was produced and edited by Julio Ricardo Varela.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-11-2915 min
The Latino NewsletterTrump’s Latino PlanIn the second of a series of conversations about the Latino vote and the 2024 election cycle, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Jorge Bonilla, veteran Latino conservative writer and radio personality, to talk about what American political media missed about President-elect Donald Trump’s support with Latinos and what it may mean.
Photo: Donald Trump in Glendale, Arizona (Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0)
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the 2024-11-2221 min
The Latino NewsletterThe Untold Latino VoteIn the first of a series of conversations about the Latino vote and the 2024 election cycle, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Geraldo Cadava, a contributing writer at The New Yorker, co-editor-in-chief of Public Books, and host of the “Writing Latinos” podcast. Cadava is also a professor of history and Latina and Latino studies at Northwestern University.
Photo: President Joe Biden greets President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Oliver Contreras/Public Domain)
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via...2024-11-1526 min
The Latino NewsletterThe Election ShowHere at The Latino Newsletter podcast, we have been following election results in both the United States and Puerto Rico. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes veteran journalist Susanne Ramirez de Arellano to talk about what Tuesday's results mean both for San Juan and Washington, D.C.
Photo by Carlos Berríos Polanco for The Latino Newsletter.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-11-0724 min
The Latino NewsletterLatino Identity in 2024In this episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Mando Rayo, an OG taco journalist and digital storyteller, to discuss the evolving identity of the Latino community, the importance of political representation, and cultural storytelling.
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This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-11-0120 min
The Latino NewsletterLatino Impact UnseenHost Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Ana Valdez, president and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative, to discuss the significant economic impact of the U.S. Latino community, the challenges of media representation, and why Latinos still lack political power.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-10-2522 min
The Latino NewsletterGustavo Arellano's Road TripThis week, Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano launched his new project, "Caminos del Southwest: A road trip through Latino America." Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Gustavo to talk about what turned into one very informative journey about Latino and Latina voters in 2024.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-10-1824 min
The Latino NewsletterDemocrats and Latino MenEarlier this week, a new swing state poll from USA Today and Suffolk University showed Kamala Harris trailing Donald Trump among Latino men under 49 years old in Arizona and Nevada.
How did this happen?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes veteran political commentator, columnist and Harvard Class of 1990 classmate Ruben Navarrette to discuss.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-10-1025 min
The Latino NewsletterLatino Leaders RisingIn this episode of the Latino Newsletter podcast, host Julio Ricardo Varela discusses Latino representation in politics with U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Marco A. Davis, President/CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).
They explore CHCI's role in developing Latino leaders, the challenges of representation in Congress, the need for bipartisanship, and the misconceptions surrounding the Latino community.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino NewsletterThe Politics of MaríaIn this episode of The Latino Newsletter podcast, host Julio Ricardo Varela and special guest Tanzina Vega, contributing writer forThe Boston Globe and founder of La Mala Media, reflect on the lasting impact of Hurricane María, seven years after it devastated Puerto Rico.
With the 2024 U.S. election cycle heating up, Puerto Rico has become a Democratic presidential campaign talking point. Is this a good or a bad thing?
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe...2024-09-2724 min
The Latino NewsletterLatino Political PowerWhat is the state of Latino political power in 2024?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela chats with with Frankie Miranda, the first openly gay president and CEO of the Hispanic Federation. They explore the growth of Latino eligible voters, the importance of civic engagement and the misconceptions surrounding Latino political interests.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.2024-09-1921 min
The Latino NewsletterThe Latino Media Consortium"There has never been a better moment to help build a more equitable media landscape for the nation’s 64 million Latinos," the new Latino Media Consortium (LMC) announced during last week's launch.
Featured by Axios, the LMC was formed in 2024 with an initial group of Latino-owned digital media operators to make the case for greater investment in Latino-owned media. We here at The Latino Newsletter are proud founding members.
For this episode of The Latino Newsletter, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes the LMC's co-founders, Lucy Flores and Amanda Zamora, to talk about why the time is now.2024-09-1323 min
The Latino NewsletterAmerica's Last Tax HavenFor this episode of The Latino Newsletter, we explore the push to abolish Puerto Rico's Act 22. For those who don't know, Act 22 is a tax incentive that allows American investors to avoid paying federal income taxes by living in Puerto Rico.
Welcome to the colony.
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes two guests who are diametrically opposed politically but agree that Act 22 should be abolished. Their arguments, however, are completely different. Federico de Jesús says that Act 22 has led to a displacement of Puerto Ricans and increased poverty on the island. Javier Ortiz supports statehood for...2024-09-0627 min
Brandon Loran MaxwellLatino Politics With Guest Julio Ricardo VarelaIn this episode, Brandon discusses the state of Latino politics and the upcoming election. Julio is the founder of the Latino Newsletter, a columnist, and the former founder of the Latino news website Latino Rebels. Don't miss it!Sponsor: CJ Pony PartsYour go-to destination for restoration and performance car parts. Check it out!Support the showDon't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below!YouTubeTwitterInstagram Daily Chela Newsletter2024-09-041h 46
The Latino NewsletterVenezuela, One Month LaterIt has been one month since Venezuela's presidential elections.
As NPR noted this week about the 1-month anniversary, "The incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro, declared himself the winner, but his opposition points to their meticulous work counting votes and receipts from thousands of voting machines that they say prove otherwise. Maduro has been steadfast in his refusal to acknowledge this evidence, despite pressure and skepticism from other governments around the world."
Host Julio Ricardo Varela discusses the latest with Liz Rebecca Alarcón, Venezuelan-American media entrepreneur, political analyst and Founder/CEO of Pulso.
This...2024-08-3027 min
The Latino NewsletterLatinos and ArizonaArizona is an important 2024 state for so many reasons. So as convention season ends and the real presidential campaigning begins, where will Arizona go in November?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes journalist Maritza Félix, Founder of Conecta Arizona, to check in on how Latinos will make a difference this election cycle and why.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible...2024-08-2223 min
The Latino NewsletterA Latino Hollywood Check-InHow's Latino Hollywood doing these days?
Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Cristina Escobar, Co-Founder and EIC of LatinaMedia.Co to the show. Cristina discusses the current state of representation, recent wins and the work being done to support and invest in diverse filmmakers... and critics too.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.
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The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Co...2024-08-1624 min
The Latino NewsletterLatinos and "Rural America"Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Paolo Cremidis, executive director of The Outrun Coalition, to talk about the role of Latinos in rural communities. They discuss the misconceptions about rural voters and the challenges of organizing in traditionally red states. Paolo also shares his thoughts about the importance of embracing diversity and the need for the Democratic Party to refresh itself.
The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler.
Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler.
Music...2024-08-0822 min
The Latino NewsletterLatinos in the 2024 CycleIn this debut episode of The Latino Newsletter, host Julio Ricardo Varela interviews Rafael Bernal, a staff writer for The Hill, about the state of Latinos in the 2024 election cycle. They discuss Vice President Kamala Harris, the relationship between Donald Trump and Latinos, the importance of Puerto Rico in the election, and U.S.-Mexico relations.
The Latino Newsletter podcast is made possible with support from the Latino Community Foundation.
This episode was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Joaquin Cotler. Sound design and mixing by Joaquin Cotler. Music by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe.2024-08-0122 min
The Latino NewsletterLet's Do ThisAward-winning journalist and podcast host Julio Ricardo Varela is back with the podcast version of The Latino Newsletter, a new nonprofit media outlet that publishes stories and audio podcasts through a clear Latino lens.
Stay tuned for our premiere next week!
Music: "Landmine Water" by Cast of Characters
This trailer was written and produced by Julio Ricardo Varela for The Latino Newsletter.2024-07-2306 min
The Latino VoteThe Latino Vote Podcast Episode 33 - Featuring Latino Rebels Founder Julio VarelaDid you think we would have a Puerto Rican guest last episode and call it quits? We’re going back-to-back, Puerto Rico style.In this episode, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by special guest Julio Ricardo Varela, a media expert, MSNBC columnist, and founder of Latino Rebels. Julio shares his unique journey from Puerto Rico to Boston, highlighting his experiences in journalism, educational publishing, and the creation of Latino Rebels. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the evolution of Latino media representation, the mainstream narrative on the immigration issue, and the political challenges faced by Pu...2024-02-0248 min
Ruben In The CenterEP 127 | Julio Ricardo Varela, writer, journalist, founder of LatinoRebels.com and MSNBC Opinion ColumnistHost Ruben Navarrette interviews Julio Ricardo Varela -- a Harvard-educated Latino journalist, with roots in Puerto Rico -- about the media, politics, the Latino community and the issues surrounding the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay.2024-01-0959 min
Under the Radar PodcastA national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture warsThe National Museum of the American Latino may be years away from officially opening, but it's already caught in America's culture wars. The attack has been led in part by Latino Republican Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, having proposed legislation to pull funding for the museum.
"I'm okay with you criticizing how you view history. But do you have to vote to defund it?" said, Julio Ricardo Varela, president of Futuro Media Group. "Seriously, like, you can't even stand up for our community? You have to go down the 'woke politics' side?"
Diaz-Balart has since said f...2023-08-2034 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterJulio Ricardo Varela: Leading Latino Journalism & MediaDelve into enlightening conversations with creative minds and their inspiring journeys. This episode features a vibrant discussion with Julio Ricardo Varela, the founder of Latino Rebels, co-host of the “In The Thick” political podcast, and President of Futuro Media.During this episode, Julio Ricardo Varela shares:His unique background and journey as a leading journalist in the Latino digital news landscape.Insights into his journalistic approach and what separates good journalism from shoddy journalism.The fascinating story behind the founding of Latino Rebels, one of the top U.S. Latino digital media sites in the worl...2023-06-121h 01
Latino Rebels RadioLatino Rebels Sports SpecialOn 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.2023-04-1346 min
La Trinchera con Christian Sobrino#52: La rebeldía latina de Julio Ricardo VarelaEn este episodio de #PodcastLaTrinchera, Christian Sobrino entrevista a Julio Ricardo Varela, Presidente de Futuro Media, fundador del medio digital LatinoRebels.com y anfitrión de los podcasts Latino Rebels Radio e In the Thick junto a Maria Hinojosa. En el 2016, Julio es también columnista para MSNBC y fue reconocido en el 2016 como el noveno comentarista político latino más influyente en los Estados Unidos por el National Institute for Latino Policy. En el episodio Julio y Sobrino discuten el struggle de cubrir asuntos de Puerto Rico desde los Estados, las dinámicas de disaster porn...2023-03-081h 00
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1) El fiscal Leonel Gómez Barbella pidió la detención de un acusado de amenazar a Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, y exigirle la renuncia durante una protesta frente al Instituto Patria el 21 de julio. También solicitó citar a indagatoria a una agente de la Policía 🚔 de la Ciudad, que ese día estuvo a cargo de la seguridad en el lugar. La denuncia fue realizada por la fiscal Mónica Cuñarro. (Informó Néstor Espósito).
2) Los fiscales Diego Luciani y Sergio Mola reanudarán hoy el alegato acusador contra los 13 imputados en la causa por la obra públi...2022-08-0511 min
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1) El equipo de defensa de Milagro Sala, que ya lleva 2158 días privada de la libertad, denunció que una persona del servicio penitenciario jujeño entró a la clínica Los Lapachos y le entregó una cédula de notificación que no tiene “sentido legal alguno”. Afirman que buscan hostigar y atormentar a la lideresa de la Tupac Amaru en un contexto crítico para su salud.
2) La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos pidió informes al Estado argentino sobre la situación actual de Milagro Sala, quien permanece internada por un cuadro de trombosis venosa. Otorgó plazo hasta el...2022-07-0111 min
Latino USAA Post-Roe RealityFor this bonus podcast drop, Latino USA shares the latest episode of the award-winning political podcast In The Thick, hosted by Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela.
In this episode, Maria and Julio are joined by [Kimberly Atkins Stohr](http://Kimberly Atkins Stohr "Boston Globe"), senior opinion writer for The Boston Globe and The Emancipator, and Jessica Mason Pieklo, senior vice president of Rewire News Group and co-host of the podcast Boom! Lawyered. They unpack the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade and how this will affect people throughout the country. They also get into...2022-06-2940 min
Latino Rebels RadioBesties ForeverBreaking away from the recent doom and gloom headlines, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela speaks with journalist Tina Vasquez and visual artist Julio Salgado on their lasting friendship and how they have supported each other's work over the years.2022-03-1026 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show: Situation worsens in Ukraine as Russia is poised to invadeToday on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about avoiding work emails until work hours.
Trenni Kusnierek talks about the end of the Beijing Olympics, and a community of women in the Arctic circle who have taken up curling to help their mental health. She also updates us on Brian Flores’ decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kusnierek is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston, she’s also a BPR contributor.
David Abel discusses the latest in climate change news, focusing on rising sea levels in Bost...2022-02-222h 42
Latino Rebels RadioMan in the Arena: The IconIf you are a fan of Latino Rebels Radio, you know that our host Julio Ricardo Varela is a big Boston sports fan (even known as "The Bronx Judas"). For this special bonus drop on our feed, Julio and his family are featured in a new 10-part podcast series called The Man in the Arena from Religion of Sports and ESPN that looks at two decades of Tom Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in the arena and those outside.
In 2001, Tom Brady became the Patriots’ savior when he helped the franchise wi...2021-12-0529 min
In The ThickMan in the Arena: The IconIf you are a fan of In The Thick, you know that our co-host Julio Ricardo Varela is a big Boston sports fan (even known as "The Bronx Judas"). For this special bonus drop on our feed, Julio and his family are featured in a new 10-part podcast series called The Man in the Arena from Religion of Sports and ESPN that looks at two decades of Tom Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in the arena and those outside. In 2001, Tom Brady became the Patriots’ savior when he helped the franchise win their fi...2021-12-0529 min
Media RoundtableBreaking the Cultural Barrier with Julio Ricardo Varela“If you’re not advertising in the Latino space now... in twenty years you’re just not going to be relevant.” - Julio Ricardo Valera
Growing up bilingual and bicultural in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, Julio Ricardo Valera didn’t see media that was made for him by people who looked like him.
Establishment media (and big advertisers) have long misunderstood that the Latino community is far from a monolith, and younger Latinos like Valera simply aren’t served by Univision alone. A Gen-X Harvard graduate, Valera’s desire for English-language Latino-focused media that catered to the younger generation of Latinos led...2021-11-1056 min
Essential Voices with Wilmer ValderramaThe Future of JournalismWhen the pandemic began, journalist Ashton Pittman began working at the Mississippi Free Press, a new nonprofit media outlet, not realizing what the future would hold. At a time when local, national, and global communities relied heavily on news outlets for an accurate portrayal of the Covid pandemic, Ashton’s work to provide fair and accurate journalism became essential. Not only reporting on Covid-19 but also on the Black Lives Matter protests in Mississippi, Ashton came face to face with combating misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, all the while uplifting stories of Mississipians in a media desert. Roundtable guests: Award-winning jo...2021-10-2645 min
Incessantly SeekingEP 3: The Love of Disruption with Futuro Media's Julio VarelaIn this episode we talk to Julio Ricardo Varela founder of Latino Rebels and editorial director of Futuro Media. We discuss the need for Latino representation, finding that path, speaking the truth, Latino gender roles and the need for mental health awareness in the Latinx community. For Latino Rebels click here. For Future Media click here. 2021-08-1338 minIncessantly SeekingEP 3: The Love of Disruption with Futuro Media's Julio VarelaIn this episode we talk to Julio Ricardo Varela founder of Latino Rebels and editorial director of Futuro Media. We discuss the need for Latino representation, finding that path, speaking the truth, Latino gender roles and the need for mental health awareness in the Latinx community. For Latino Rebels click here. For Future Media click here. 2021-08-1338 minBrandon Loran MaxwellArchive: Media Representation With Julio Ricardo VarelaIn this episode, Brandon discusses the media landscape with Julio Ricardo Varela who is the founder of Latino Rebels and works with Futuro Media. Sponsor: CJ Pony PartsYour go-to destination for restoration and performance car parts. Check it out!Support the showDon't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below!YouTubeTwitterInstagram Daily Chela Newsletter2021-08-011h 03
Latino Rebels Radio10 Years of Latino RebelsMay 5, 2021 is the 10th anniversary of LatinoRebels.com, which was created and founded by Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela. With LR and LR Radio part of Futuro Media since 2018, Julio welcomes Futuro's founder and president Maria Hinojosa (also Julio's co-host on In The Thick) to look back at the last 10 years and what the Rebels have meant to Latino digital media.
Illustrations by Alex Charner
This episode of Latino Rebels Radio was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela and Harsha Nahata.
Music courtesy of La Plebe.2021-05-0529 min
Latino Rebels RadioOne Month After the Death of Adam ToledoOne month ago, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was killed by Chicago police office Eric Stillman. Reaction to Adam's death sparked new demonstrations and protests against a history of CPD's actions in Black and Brown neighborhoods.
For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Chicago photojournalist Mateo Zapata, who has been chronicling the community response to Adam's death. Recently, Mateo wrote the following piece for Latino Rebels: "Reflections From Chicago, 4 Weeks After the Death of Adam Toledo."
You can follow Mateo's work on his Instagram: @mateoxzapata.
Featured image by Mateo Zapata2021-04-3022 min
Latino Rebels RadioWhen Latina Journalists Face Discrimination in NewsroomsOn March 28, journalist Lori Lizarraga wrote a commentary piece for Westword that chronicles discrimination at a local news channel in Denver. Weeks later, the reaction to Lizarraga's piece has been one of praise, as well as a call for real change in media representation. For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Lizarraga to the show.
Featured image courtesy of Lori Lizarraga
This episode of Latino Rebels Radio was produced by Julio Ricardo Varela.
Music courtesy of La Plebe.2021-04-2327 min
Latino Rebels RadioHablando del statusAntes de una audiencia del Comité de Recursos Naturales en el Congreso el 14 de abril sobre el status de Puerto Rico, Julio Ricardo Varela de Latino Rebels Radio habla con dos contribuidores de nuestra página: Alberto Medina (quien apoya la independencia) y José A. Cabrera (quien apoya la estadidad).
Versión en inglés aquí.
Foto principal: AP/Ramón Espinosa
Producido por Julio Ricardo Varela
Música de La Plebe2021-04-1434 min
Latino Rebels RadioIt's All About the StatusThe night before a congressional hearing about Puerto Rico's seemingly never-ending debate takes center stage on Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes remotely two LR contributors to the show: Alberto Medina, who supports independence for Puerto Rico, and José A. Cabrera, who supports statehood for the island territory.
Spanish version here.
Featured image: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Latino Rebels Radio producers: Julio Ricardo Varela and Harsha Nahata
Music courtesy of La Plebe2021-04-1438 min
Ain't Hard To Tell PodcastJulio Ricardo Varela, Futuro Media | Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast (Ep 171)Futuro Media's Julio Ricardo Varela joins the podcast to talk about his journey as a Latino sports journalist, creating Latino Rebels, and the joy of seeing Puerto Rico Men's Basketball defeat the United States in the 2004 Olympics.Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram: @AHTTPodcastFor 'Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast' listeners, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to http://www.audibletrial.com/AHTT2021-03-231h 17
In The ThickAn Anthology of Puerto RicoMaria and Julio welcome Alana Casanova-Burgess, reporter and producer for WNYC's "On The Media", and Cristina del Mar Quiles, reporter for the Center for Investigative Journalism (Centro de Periodismo Investigativo) to talk about Puerto Rico and "La Brega," a new seven-part bilingual podcast series co-produced by WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios. They discuss Puerto Rico's status including the issue of statehood, the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and the impact of modern day colonialism on the island. You can listen to "La Brega" starting Wednesday, February 24. Subscribe here! - ITT Staff Picks: Cristina del Mar Quiles write...2021-02-2440 min
Latino Rebels RadioThe Latinx FilesFor this latest episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Fidel Martinez, host of the new Latinx Files newsletter from the Los Angeles Times. Online friends for at least 10 years, Julio and Fidel talk about the importance of telling Latino stories across several outlets and why Tom Flores needs to be in the NFL Hall of Fame.
To subscribe to the Latinx Files newsletter, which drops every Thursday, go here.
This episode was produced by Harsha Nahata.
Music courtesy of La Plebe.2021-02-0421 min
Hyphenated AmericaAnti-Immigrant Rhetoric is Not New (with Julio Ricardo Varela)For our first episode under a new Biden administration, Sophia and Maria reflect on one of the most impactful aspect of Trump’s time in office: his dehumanizing rhetoric toward immigrants. Later on in the episode, journalist Julio Ricardo Varela joins them to discuss how this dehumanizing rhetoric is not new at all in the immigration space and recalls the criminalization of immigrant communities that he witnesses first hand that resulted in large part because of Reagan and Clinton’s criminal justice platforms.
Julio Ricardo Varela is the founder of Latino Rebels, a senior digital edit...2021-02-0227 min
Paseo Podcast: Sharing Puerto Rican StoriesEpisode 46: Latino Rebels & Representation in Media w/ Julio Ricardo VarelaJulio Ricardo Varela joins the podcast this week. He's the founder of the independent media outlet, Latino Rebels, Co-host of the show, In The Thick, and Vice-President of New Business for Futuro Media, which produces the nationally syndicated public radio program, Latino USA. We’re going to talk about how why he founded Latino Rebels, how Latino Rebels became a part of Futuro Media, speaking truth to power as an independent journalist, the relationship between media in the Puerto Rican diaspora and media on la Isla, what both Democrats and Republicans can actually agree on when it comes to Pu...2021-01-291h 09
Latino Rebels RadioA Mexican BelongingOn this latest episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes one of our all-time favorite contributors, Aaron Sánchez, the author of a new book called Homeland: Ethnic Mexican Belonging Since 1900.
Julio and Aaron talk about what "belonging" really means in the ethnic Mexican communities of the U.S. and how identity is so complicated.
If you are interested in learning more about Aaron and his book, catch his virtual book launch here.
_Featured image courtesy of Aaron Sánchez.
This episode was produced by_
Harsha Na...2021-01-2823 min
In The ThickChange Will ComeJulio is joined by guest co-host Jamilah King. They talk with ITT All-Stars Andrea González-Ramírez, senior writer at GEN by Medium, and Dr. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, on the Biden-Harris transition, their upcoming administration's policies, and Puerto Rico’s election results. They also discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. ITT Staff Picks: - “By pushing for Puerto Rican statehood to benefit themselves, mainland liberals are making Puerto Rico a political pawn once again.” In his latest for NBC News...2020-11-1844 min
Latino Rebels RadioElection Analysis With In The ThickSo we are giving you a special bonus here, as the Black Diplomats podcast takes over our Latino Rebels Radio podcast feed.
On Saturday morning, Joe Biden become the next President of the United States, defeating incumbent Donald Trump. In this new election analysis episode of Black Diplomats, host Terrell J. Starr is joined by the two people who got him into podcasting: Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, hosts of the In The Thick podcast. (Julio is also the host of Latino Rebels Radio. See why we are featuring Black Diplomats on our feed?)
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Black DiplomatsElection Analysis with In The ThickOn this episode of Black Diplomats, host Terrell J. Starr is joined by the two people who got him into podcasting: Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, hosts of the In The Thick podcast.The 2020 election for President of the United States was this week, and it looks like Joe Biden is going to win the Electoral College count, as well as the popular vote. What happens in the courts is yet to be seen.All year long people have been predicting a Blue Wave that would result in control of both houses of Congress...2020-11-061h 03
Latino Rebels RadioA Conversation With Massachusetts Senator Ed MarkeyIt has become one of the country's most fascinating elections: the September 1 Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Massachusetts, the state where Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela lives. For this latest episode, Senator Ed Markey, the incumbent running against Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, talks to Julio about Puerto Rico, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionally impacting immigrant communities in the state.
Photo via the Markey campaign.2020-08-2427 min
Programa Sin FronterasEntrevista Sin Fronteras a Omar Latini Polo Obrero Santa Cruz Situacion Provincial 29-07-2020Programa Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-2914 minPrograma Sin FronterasEntrevista Sin Fronteras a Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia Hospital Añelo Neuquen Situacion Actual 29-07-2020Programa Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-2914 minPrograma Sin FronterasEntrevista Sin Fronteras a Fabian Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Rio Negro Situacion Provincial 29-07-2020Programa Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-2926 minPrograma Sin FronterasEntrevista Sin Fronteras a Leandro Arribalzaga Pte UCREntre Rios Situacion Provincial 29-07-2020Programa Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-2913 minPrograma Sin FronterasEntrevista Sin Fronteras a Larisa Guzman Varela Sec Vecinos Autoconvocados Centenario Neuquen 29-07-2020Programa Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-2918 minPrograma Sin FronterasPrograma Sin Fronteras 29-07-2020 completoPrograma Sin Fronteras miércoles 29 de julio de 2020Entrevistas NEUQUÉN CENTENARIO 299 421-1505 Larisa Guzman Varela Secretaria Vecinos Autoconvocados.ENTRE RIOS 3447 64-9148 Leandro Arribalsaga Presidente UCR situación provincial NEUQUÉN AÑELO 299 517-8149 Santiago Olivera Chofer Ambulancia situación actual.SANTA CRUZ 297 405-4859 Omar Latini Polo ObreroRIO NEGRO 299 456-2934 Fabián Oliva Sec Gral Unter Cipolletti Situación provincial.SAN JUAN 2 Dura condena a las personas que ingresaron evadiendo controles en un actuar irresponsable.CATAMARCA en temporada alta de incendios forestales.SANTA FE FISCAL DE ESTADO JULIO RODRIGUEZ SIGNE J...2020-07-291h 57
Latino Rebels RadioTalking Politics From the Island Colony of Puerto RicoA few weeks ago, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela was a guest of Puerto Rico's fan favorite PUESTOS PA'L PROBLEMA political podcast. As the good Puerto Rican journalist that he is, Julio returned the favor and invited the show's hosts, Luis Herrero and Jonathan Lebrón, to discuss the latest political news from the island colony.2020-07-2052 min
Culture Clap5Qi: Julio Ricardo Varela Part 2Julio Ricardo Varela | Latino Rebels | Instagram | Twitter
We continue our conversation with Julio, learning about how Latino Rebels got started ...
Checkout Part 1 if ya missed it
Though without an further ado, vamos ~2020-07-1338 min
Culture Clap5Qi: Julio Ricardo Varela Part 1Julio Ricardo Varela | Latino Rebels | Instagram | Twitter
Julio was the first Latino to ever give me the time of day.
For' real!
The man has seen the darkside of shade, and the sunny side of the light; while I think I may have the honor of having recorded one of the few near-complete orations of how Latino Rebels came to be!!
From the Bronx to the barrios to the balconies of barons and back again ... so much conversation we had to make this one a two-parter; and still, we only got...2020-07-1338 min
Latino Rebels RadioHer Name Was Sandy GuardiolaSandy Guardiola was killed in her home on October 4, 2017 by a Canandaigua (NY) police officer. She was a mother who proudly identified as a Black Puerto Rican woman.
For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela talks to Andrew Ocasio, Sandy's son, about why he wants to keeping sharing his mother's story to the world.
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Produced by Julio Ricardo Varela for Futuro Media
Hosted by Julio Ricardo Varela
Guest: Andrew Ocasio
Photo of Sandy Guardiola provided by Sandy's family
...2020-06-2234 min
TamarindoDefunding the Police featuring Latino Rebels Founder, Julio Ricardo VarelaOn this episode of Tamarindo, we discuss ways we can talk about anti-Blackness in our community, and we catch up with Julio Ricardo Varela about what Latino Rebels has been covering on Latinx solidarity with Black Lives Matters and Defunding the police. Julio is a journalist and the founder of LatinoRebels.com, one of the top U.S. Latino media sites in the world. Julio is the cohost of In the Thick with Maria Hinojosa and is a frequent contributor to Latino USA. Keep up with Julio on twitter @julito77
Julio's calma is his awesome playlist...2020-06-1735 min
Global Sport MattersThe Huddle: Julio Ricardo Varela on the Boston Red Sox Racist PastMany sports teams have issued statements about the killing of George Floyd and the recent protests. Now comes a statement from the Boston Red Sox who says racism at Fenway is real. What happens next?
Joining to discuss what this means is Julio Ricardo Varela, host of the In The Thick Podcast.2020-06-1244 min![Latin[ish]](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/84964/post/67322951/b4340351dced7a1a2dc293e902b9aa24.jpg)
Latin[ish]50: Party of the Century (Julio Ricardo Varela)Julio Ricardo Varela is the founder and editor of Latino Rebels, host of Latino Rebels Radio, and co-host of In The Thick.-----------------------------------------Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2IRbpTq-----------------------------------------Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hectorluisalamo-----------------------------------------Find Hector Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hectorluisalamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/hectorluisalamo YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Wcn8yF Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/37VRESV Website: https://manomagazine.com This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...2020-06-061h 00![Latin[ish]](https://images.theabcdn.com/i/36771363.png)
Latin[ish]Party of the Century (Julio Ricardo Varela)Julio Ricardo Varela is the founder and editor of Latino Rebels, host of Latino Rebels Radio, and co-host of In The Thick.-----------------------------------------Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2IRbpTq-----------------------------------------Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hectorluisalamo-----------------------------------------Find Hector Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hectorluisalamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/hectorluisalamo YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Wcn8yF Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/37VRESV Website: https://manomagazine.com 2020-06-061h 00
Latino Rebels RadioThere's a Disturbing Spike in Violence Against Puerto Rico's LGBTQ CommunityIn the last few months, Puerto Rico's LGBTQ community has experienced a disturbing spike of violent acts, raising serious concerns that the island's current government is not doing enough. For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes human rights activist Pedro Julio Serrano to discuss.
Featured image: People take part in the annual Gay Pride parade in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 2018. (RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP via Getty Images)2020-05-1028 min
Latino Rebels RadioSparking Creativity With Gloria Calderón Kellett and ONE DAY AT A TIMEEven in the middle of global pandemic, there are still moments of joy. Such is the case of the much beloved reboot of ONE DAY AT A TIME, which started its fourth season last month over at Pop TV. For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Gloria Calderón Kellett, one of the show's show runners and executive producers. Julio and Gloria talk about the ODAAT love, and we also learn what songs she used to skate to back in the day.
Featured image of the ONE DAY AT A TIME cast v...2020-04-2728 min
Latino Rebels RadioFarmworkers and COVID-19On Thursday night, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela had a Facebook Live conversation with Mónica Ramírez, a former LR Radio co-host and the founder of Justice for Migrant Women. Julio and Mónica talked about how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting the country's farmworkers—essential workers still facing serious challenges. This podcast episode highlights part of that conversation.
Featured image: Field workers harvest onions in the Imperial Valley, El Centro, California (Carol M. Highsmith via Library of Congress/Public Domain)2020-04-1224 min
Latino Rebels RadioThe Latino and Latina Political Leaders of... New HampshireAround two weeks ago, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela was up in New Hampshire to cover the February 7 Democratic Debate. Julio also had a conversation with nine powerful Latinos and Latinas who are working together to change politics in the Granite State. You might have heard some snippets of this discussion on a recent In The Thick podcast, but we wanted more of what the group told Julio.2020-02-2447 min
Latino Rebels RadioBONUS: Hector's First CaucusSo we did a quick BONUS segment from Nevada. Host Julio Ricardo Varela tagged along to observe a caucus site in Henderson, Nevada—the first time LR political writer Hector Luis Alamo has ever caucused in his life.
Featured image: Precinct 1513 caucus in Henderson, Nevada, February 22, 2020 (Photo by Julio Ricardo Varela)2020-02-2306 min
Latino Rebels Radio#ElPasoFirme and the State of Immigration Politics in 2019Salvador Sarmiento of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) joins Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela to talk about last weekend's #ElPasoFirme event. But first, Julio and Salvador share their thoughts on the Houston Democratic debate and whether Democrats fully understand the politics of immigration.
Featured image: Art installations line the festival grounds at Ascarate Park during El Paso Firme. (Photo by Max Herman)2019-09-1625 min
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes PodcastFury in Puerto Rico with Julio Ricardo VarelaLast week the Governor of Puerto Rico resigned after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in two weeks of sustained protest. Leaked inappropriate texts between Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle provided the spark, but corruption and deeper frustrations on the U.S territory kindled the fury of citizens into mass mobilization. This week journalist Julio Ricardo Varela explains the political history and dynamics of Puerto Rico and what pushed people to take to the streets and demand a change in leadership.
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In The ThickITT Sound Off: One White Nation, IndivisibleIt's been a busy week in immigration news, from Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation to Trump contradicting his administration's officials when it comes to his zero tolerance policy. Maria and Julio make sense of the latest in border politics. They also discuss how the coverage of Attorney General William Barr's testimony reflects white male privilege in the media, and the complexities of Julian Assange's sudden arrest in London.
ITT Staff Picks:
Julio Ricardo Varela writes for NBC Think on why Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation proves Stephen Miller holds a lot of power over U.S. immigration policy.
In l...2019-04-1224 min
In The ThickITT Sound Off: Hip-Hop Is HeartbreakIn a historic election on Tuesday, Lori Lightfoot became Chicago’s first black woman and openly gay person elected mayor, but not everyone in the community is celebrating. Julio and guest co-host All-Star Jamilah King discuss this, plus the media rhetoric around Puerto Rico and how Nipsey Hussle’s murder marked a tragic moment in hip-hop.
ITT Staff Picks:
- This in-depth look at Lori Lightfoot’s life and career, from the Chicago Tribune.
- Watch our very own Julio Ricardo Varela on Cheddar talking about colonialism and Trump's anti-Puerto Rico comments.
- Fans created stun...2019-04-0520 min
Latino Rebels RadioA Latino Rebels Origin StoryA few weeks ago, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela was a guest of Hector Luis Alamo's new podcast, REMEMBER THE SHOW! Hector was once deputy editor for Latino Rebels, so he asked Julio about LR's history and where it will go next.2019-02-0344 minLatin[ish]Shame the Devil (Julio Ricardo Varela)Hector chats with Julio Ricardo Varela, founder of Latino Rebels, host of Latino Rebels Radio, digital media director at Futuro Media, and co-host (with Maria Hinojosa) of "In the Thick." Topics include: Trump and the border, growing up between the Bronx and Puerto Rico, and maneuvering the media landscape.-----------------------------------------Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2IRbpTq-----------------------------------------Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hectorluisalamo-----------------------------------------Find Hector Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hectorluisalamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/hectorluisalamo YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Wcn8yF Clips Channel: htt...2019-01-101h 40![Latin[ish]](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/84964/post/67322982/170fc2943b2532ada28bc7333e18e0d0.jpg)
Latin[ish]18: Shame the Devil (Julio Ricardo Varela)Hector chats with Julio Ricardo Varela, founder of Latino Rebels, host of Latino Rebels Radio, digital media director at Futuro Media, and co-host (with Maria Hinojosa) of "In the Thick." Topics include: Trump and the border, growing up between the Bronx and Puerto Rico, and maneuvering the media landscape.-----------------------------------------Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2IRbpTq-----------------------------------------Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hectorluisalamo-----------------------------------------Find Hector Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hectorluisalamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/hectorluisalamo YouTube: https://bit...2019-01-101h 40
AnthroPod47. (W)rap on ImmigrationAnthropologist Jason De León and journalist Maria Hinojosa discuss migration, U.S. border militarization, and teaching and writing in political times. Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela moderates the conversation. This episode is part of the (W)rap On: Series, inspired by the original 1970 conversation between writer James Baldwin and anthropologist Margaret Mead.2019-01-0451 min
Latinos Out LoudJet Brag with Julio Ricardo Varela
This episode is supported by Topo Chico Hard SeltzerVisit www.topochicohardseltzerusa.com/lol today!On the sixth episode of season four, the group recaps Jaime’s backwash in Rachel’s mouth from a very physical sketch in the recent Room 28 Halloween comedy show, Bago goes to LA and Coachella, wins the awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Sketch at the Official Latino Short Film Festival and "jet brags" about all the frequent flying he's been doing, while Rachel shares audio of her son’s connection to NYC’s public transit system.On “Boch...2018-10-181h 17
JesuiticalJulio Ricardo Varela on being the only Latino (rebel) in a room. Ep. 72“Being the only Latino means that while the white men get to disagree with each other and develop idiosyncratic or counterintuitive arguments, you can never just say how you feel or what you think about a story,” wrote Julio Ricardo Varela in America. “Instead, you always have to frame your comments in a way that responds to the needs of the 56.5 million people who share some part of your identity.” Julio is a Puerto Rican journalist. Along with writing for Latino Rebels, a website he founded in 2011 that provides news, analysis and commentary about U.S. Latino...2018-08-1739 min
Found In Translation With Ray CollazoWhite Tears 101 And PR Fiscal Board Update With Julio Ricardo VarelaRays Talk Show Episode 282: Julio Ricardo Varela of the In the Thick Podcast and Latino Rebels joins Host Ray Collazo to discuss the 'white tears 101' of a recent Washington Post article that turned heads and brought to question cultural competence in mainstream media. Collazo and Varela go into depth on the problems that sprouted out of this article: from invisibilty of Latinos in media to ignorance of Latino history as part of working class America. Varela also gives us an update on the lavish spending habits of the PROMESA Fiscal Board which is supposed...2018-08-0335 min
Latino Rebels RadioPuerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló on the Hurricane María Death CountOn Tuesday, Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló was in Aspen, Colorado, for the Aspen Ideas Festival and so was our host Julio Ricardo Varela. In this extra LR Radio segment, Julio asks the governor a few questions about the Hurricane María death toll and whether he supports an independent congressional commission to explore the reasons why the death toll continues to be underreported.2018-06-2806 min
The Media NarrativeJulio Ricardo Varela | Part 2: Puerto Rico Death CountIn the second part of a conversation with journalist/editor/podcaster Julio Ricardo Varela, he talks about covering the controversy around estimates of deaths relating to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico (1:00), challenges of being a journalist during the Trump era (15:00) media reports around the Junot Diaz sexual allegations (19:30); balancing hard news and humanity on the In the Thick podcast (25:00); and advice for the next generation of journalists (30:00).2018-06-1500 minThe Media NarrativeJulio Ricardo Varela: News and Politics from the Latino PerspectiveJulio Ricardo Varela began his journalism career working alongside sportswriters like Bob Ryan, Leigh Montville, and Bud Collins but returned to the field years later as a news reporter and multi-media journalist. A Puerto Rico native, Varela was an early adopter of social media platforms and remembers that period as his version of J-school. After founding LatinoRebels.com, he began working with award-winning journalist, author, and PBS host Maria Hinojosa, for Latina USA and Futuro Media. Varela and Hinojosa are also cohosts of the In the Thick podcast, which he calls the "people of color complement to Pod Save...2018-06-0800 min
Urban TeaspoonEpisode 16 (I Don't Have The Answer)If you follow me on social media you might have noticed I haven’t really said or reposted anything about the post recent school shooting. I don’t… I’m not sure what to say. It’s not even the most recent mass shooting any more.
So far in 2018 there have been 102 mass shootings in the United States as of this recording on May 20th 2018 if the definition is a single incident where 4+ people are injured or killed by a shooter. If the definition is that the shooter has to kill 3+ there have been 13. I don’t really feel like splitting ha...2018-05-2100 min
In The Thick#96: A 21st Century Civil Rights MomentIn February, schools will participate in the national Black Lives Matter week of action. Teachers will discuss racial issues, and schools around the country will fly Black Lives Matter flags. So, how is race discussed in America's education system, and what does it mean for students of color? Hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela talk with Tracey Wilson, creator of the course “U.S. History through the African-American Experience” and Zakiyah Ansari, Advocacy Director with the New York State Alliance for Quality Education.
But before that conversation, Maria and Julio speak with In The Thick All-Star Wajah...2018-01-3026 min
In The Thick#92: Power MovesOur first show of 2018 asks: With everything that’s been going on in our government, do we still feel hopeful? Can change really happen, and if so, how? Hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela talk with Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, about power and whether in the end, Americans feel powerless under the current administration. But before Eric joins the show, Maria and Julio reflect on the first few days of the year—from Trump's Korea tweets to Steve Bannon's latest comments.
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In The Thick#81: They’re Watching UsWith all the news of the past week, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the hack of Equifax released sensitive data of almost 150 million people. And in today’s social media-obsessed world, it’s easy to forget that information can be found, passed around, and used against you. Host Julio Ricardo Varela leads a discussion about the dangers of being POC online with Baratunde Thurston, comedian and writer, and Jamilah Lemieux, Vice President of News and Men's Programming for Interactive One.
Plus, Julio checks in with Maria about the shooting in Las Vegas and an update...2017-10-0331 min
Latino Rebels RadioWhy Is María’s Death Toll in Puerto Rico Being Underreported?The Puerto Rican government says the official death toll from Hurricane María is at 16, but reports from the island contradict that number, and a new story from the Center for Investigative Journalism (CPI) published news of deaths that the government has not formally acknowledged. Why?
Our host, Julio Ricardo Varela, talks with Omaya Sosa Pascual, the CPI journalist who broke the story about the death toll. Omaya explains what she found and what else she will be publishing this week. Julio and Omaya also discuss why the current CBS News story about the island's death toll d...2017-10-0137 min
In The Thick#62: ITT Live: Do Trump and Bannon Care About POC?The media often portrays Donald Trump and Steve Bannon as explicitly anti-Latino and anti-POC. But does this reflect what they really believe? Does it matter? Or should we simply judge Trump and Bannon on their actions and policies alone?
In this first ever live recording of In The Thick, hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela lead a discussion with Steve Cortes, contributor to Fox News and an informal advisor to President Trump, and Esther Cepeda, featured opinion columnist at the Washington Post.
Plus, Julio and Maria call up Ed O’Keefe of the Washington Post...2017-05-1640 min
Challenging Opinions >>CO021 Julio Ricardo Varela on Hispanics in AmericaJulio Ricardo Varela a co-host of the In The Thick podcast and a frequent contributor to other media including LatinoUSA. In our discussion I mentioned that, among Trump supporters, a huge proportion think that he is performing well in his first weeks in the job, and that he has strong backing from voters in areas … Continue reading "CO021 Julio Ricardo Varela on Hispanics in America"2017-04-2623 min