This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media, sparked by backlash over white actress Odessa A'zion being cast as a Latina character in an upcoming A24 film. Together, they review a study conducted by USC's Norman Lear Center, which highlights that Latino-led/Latino-created shows offer a more nuanced representation of Latinidad. (OBVIO!!) They also consider how digital media has lowered the barrier to entry for Latino/Latine talent. Will AI also lower the barrier to entry or is there another risk for bias? 

Please note this episode was recorded in early March. And there's some loud background noise at times, sorry! 

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media, sparked by backlash over white actress Odessa A'zion being cast as a Latina character in an upcoming A24 film. Together, they review a <a href="https://www.mediaimpactproject.org/latinorepresentation.html">study</a> conducted by USC's Norman Lear Center, which highlights that Latino-led/Latino-created shows offer a more nuanced representation of Latinidad. (OBVIO!!) They also consider how digital media has lowered the barrier to entry for Latino/Latine talent. Will AI also lower the barrier to entry or is there another risk for bias?&nbsp;
Please note this episode was recorded in early March. And there's some loud background noise at times,&nbsp;sorry!&nbsp;

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022. 

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast that captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. From pop culture and politics, relationships, and the everyday pressures shaping our lives, Mala and Diosa open up a space where big ideas feel grounded, accessible, and deeply human.

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast that captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. From pop culture and politics, relationships, and the everyday pressures shaping our lives, Mala and Diosa open up a space where big ideas feel grounded, accessible, and deeply human.

The Media Gap: Latinos Behind and In Front of the Camera

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This week, Diosa and Mala  interview Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rae Huang, a community organizer, coalition builder, and pastor. She details a platform centered around the needs of everyday Angelenos, like permanent affordable housing, a public bank, and free and fast transit. Rae Huang shares different ways she wants to innovate city hall and the mayor's office, like establishing the first Office of Nightlife, co-governance, and more. 

This week, Diosa and Mala &nbsp;interview Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rae Huang, a community organizer, coalition builder, and pastor. She details a platform centered around the needs of everyday Angelenos, like permanent affordable housing, a public bank, and free and fast transit. Rae Huang shares different ways she wants to innovate city hall and the mayor's office, like establishing the first Office of Nightlife, co-governance, and more.&nbsp;

Housing, Equity, and the Future of L.A: Rae Huang For LA Mayor 

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This week, Diosa and Mala interview LA City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, Nithya Raman about her sudden entry into the race, her approach to stronger disaster preparedness, and a more aggressive city response to ICE actions, including prosecutorial strategies and safeguards during the upcoming World Cup and Olympics. Councilmember Nithya Raman shares how she plans to lead and transform LA. 

This week, Diosa and Mala interview LA City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, Nithya Raman about her sudden entry into the race, her approach to stronger disaster preparedness, and a more aggressive city response to ICE actions, including prosecutorial strategies and safeguards during the upcoming World Cup and Olympics.&nbsp;Councilmember Nithya Raman shares how she plans to lead and transform LA.&nbsp;

Inside Nithya Raman’s Campaign: Can She Transform LA? | Capítulo 264

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This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala respond to New York Times investigative reporting that reveals that Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, groomed and sexually abused young girls. Dolores Huerta, feminist leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, shares her own story of sexual assault for the first time. In this episode, Mala reflects on the victim blaming that survivors deal with. Diosa discusses the culture of silence that enables the abuse of girls and women. 

Source: Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years. By: Manny Fernandez, Sarah Hurtes

This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala respond to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html">New York Times</a> investigative reporting that reveals that Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, groomed and sexually abused young girls. Dolores Huerta, feminist leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, shares her own story of sexual assault for the first time. In this episode, Mala reflects on the victim blaming that survivors deal with. Diosa discusses the culture of silence that enables the abuse of girls and women.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html">Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years.</a> By:&nbsp;Manny Fernandez, Sarah Hurtes

Why We Must Always Believe Survivors | Capítulo 263

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The Media Gap: Latinos Behind and In Front of the Camera

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