Why Folklore & Horror Tropes Persevere

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…

Why Latinas Get Diagnosed with ADHD Later In Life

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…

Are Gothtinas Having A Moment?

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 …

Ay, The AI: How AI Agents Went Rogue

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.     

The Untold Story Behind LA's Most Iconic Symbol | Capítulo 285

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 …

Muévelo with Radio Menea | Capítulo 284

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 d…

From Sun Valley to City Hall: Councilmember Imelda Padilla on El Grito, the 2028 Olympics, and What LA Needs

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 conti…

A Tribute To Dolly Parton

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 h…

The Evolution of the "Spicy Latina" With Maria Garcia

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 …

What Lindsay Clancey's Case Reveals About The Gaps In Postpartum Care | Capítulo 280

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 deva…