This week, Diosa and Mala discuss the Gothic Latinas they love, how Latina actresses in horror films are subverting the Spicy Latina trope, and why online hatred of women is so cliché. They also dive into the meaning of culture wars, our community's affinity for horror, and why the comment section gives them emotional whiplash. 

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Is AI usage really inevitable and have we lost the plot entirely? This week, Diosa and Mala break down how AI agents went rogue, and why tech companies are calling for a slow down. Together, they also discuss AI's implications on art, education, and surveillance. 

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Palm trees are a synonymous symbol of Los Angeles. From the beaches, to Hollywood, and LA skyline. This symbol of the city has a deeper and more complicated history than most of us know. This week, Diosa and Mala dig into the roots of the palm tree: native, transplant, and displaced, and how a new documentary, Las Palmas, connects that story to the current immigration crisis.

Starting October 7th, we're launching the 100 Days to 100K campaign to fund the Las Palmas feature film. The campaign will culminate in a screening and fundraiser in early 2027.

About Las Palmas: This short film explores the social, political, and emotional impacts of the displacements of Latine communities currently happening in the streets of Los Angeles. 

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This week, Diosa and Mala are joined by podcast-duo Vero Bayetti Flores & Miriam Zoila Pérez, the hosts of Radio Menea, a Latinx Music Podcast. 

Vero and Pérez share how their podcast paved way for their new book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders.  They discuss how they define Latinx music, Latinx artists on their radar, and how music documents the fall of the colonial project.

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This week, Los Angeles City Councilmember, Imelda Padilla joins Locatora Radio. Councilmember Padilla was elected into office in 2023 following a turbulent special election. In this conversation, she reflects on that transition, her work on the LA Metro Board, and how growing up in the Valley continues to shape her approach to policy and legacy. 

Tune in to hear about her approach to large-scale public programming like the City of LA's annual El Grito event, amid the ongoing immigration raids. With the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Councilmember Padilla shares her outlook on LA's readiness to host this global event, including federal involvement, long-term economic and cultural impact. 

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Whether it was Dolly Parton's style, lyrics, or philanthropy, she gave us so much to talk about! This week, Diosa and Mala reflect on the late Dolly Parton's songwriting skills. Together, they review some iconic tunes like, "Coat of Many Colors", "Jolene", and "Just Because I'm A Woman", and what her legacy means to so many! 

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This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa sits down with podcast creator and executive editor, Maria Garcia, to unpack the Spicy Latina trope, it's origins, and the complicated reasons we sometimes identify with these characters. Think: Salma Hayek in Fool's Rush-In.

Maria is the host and producer of a new podcast: Muy Excited with Maria Garcia, a new podcast exploring the moments that shape pop culture. 

Together, they get into some pop culture moments like why the media owes Britney Spears an apology, how JLO sorta pushed back on the spicy Latina trope, and the evolution of said trope.

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Content warning: this episode discusses child death, maternal mental illness, and suicide

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss the harrowing case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial for the murder of her three children. Behind the sensational headlines and viral content, there's a devastating and complicated story: Clancy's defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a condition that affects about 1 in 1,000 new mothers. In this episode, las Locatoras discuss maternal healthcare, healthcare inequities, and why community care is so important when systems fail to keep us safe. 

Resources:

You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can be reached at 1-833-TLC-MAMA.

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This week Diosa and Mala bring back their beloved Oye Locas segment! Fellow listeners ask a range of questions, like, what's an unserious hill we're willing die on and how to handle the scaries of starting over. They also answer questions about art that's moved them and setting boundaries across relationships. Diosa and Mala also read a listener email about a recent business breakup and what to do when Latina CEOs enact lateral violence.

Have a burning question? Here's how to submit yours!

• Submit via voice memo. Head to our website and click “Send Voicemail” on the right corner.
• Email us your question at [email protected], put OYE LOCAS in the subject line!

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In this week's episode, Mala reports on her experience at the premiere of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez. Famously known as the father of Chicano cinema, Valdez gave Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Esai Morales their start. The story of Valdez is finally getting the documentary treatment it deserves.

This episode, we're taking you inside the Sundance-winning documentary. Mala interviews the people who lived Valdez's legacy, like Dolores Huerta, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Esai Morales. She also talks to Eduardo Arenas of Chicano Batman who scored the film, producer Everett Katigbak, and Director David Alvarado. 

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This week, Locatora's makeup artist & Diosa's longtime friend, Roberto Rios, joins the show as a guest host! They go way back: to his personal relationship with Diosa, his journey with Locatora over the years, and what it's really like behind the scenes of the photo shoots and events. They also talk beauty trends, the "clean girl" look, and when to splurge on a beauty product. 

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