While Diosa and Mala were arriving to the studio, the news broke that civil rights leader and feminist icon, Dolores Huerta died. Together, they touched on her lifelong commitment to the labor movement and civic engagement. In March of this year, Huerta came forward as a survivor of sexual assault by farmworker leader and UFW co-founder, Cesar Chavez. Diosa and Mala reflect on the unfathomable sacrifice she made to "not hurt the movement" and how so many of us were impacted by her years of service. 

Editorial Note: This episode misstates the name of Dolores Huerta's daughter, Juanita Chavez. 

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This week, Diosa and Mala review Latin American folklore like El Cucuy and La Llorona and what the tales meant to scare small children reveal about the culture. They also dive into the mid-aughts resurgence of vampires and how Stephanie Meyer's Twilight transformed the scary vampire figure into the chaste, romantic boyfriend. In true Locatora fashion, they comment about the real horrors of girlhood, womanhood, and how we persevere anyway. 

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This week Diosa and Mala discuss why it's so common for women, especially Latinas, to be misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They're joined by Angelica Diaz, an associate marriage and family therapist, who specializes in late-diagnosis of autism and ADHD in the Latine community. Together they discuss how marianismo and machismo are partly why Latinas get under-diagnosed. 

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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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