This week Diosa and Mala dig into Chicano history and American history: Luis Valdez's groundbreaking play and film Zoot Suit, the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, and the question at the center: who gets to call themselves American?

Together, they trace the Zoot Suit from a cross-cultural fashion statement into a symbol that made Mexican American youth targets of state and mob violence during World War II, and why that's so resonant today. 

This week Diosa and Mala dig into Chicano history and American history: Luis Valdez's groundbreaking play and film Zoot Suit, the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, and the question at the center: who gets to call themselves American?
Together, they trace the Zoot Suit from a cross-cultural fashion statement into a symbol that made Mexican American youth targets of state and mob violence during World War II, and why that's so resonant today.&nbsp;

Locatora Radio is a smart, witty, culturally aware podcast that helps you make sense of the world and feel seen along the way. This podcast captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. Hosted by Mala Munoz, writer and producer, and Diosa Femme, writer and journalist, the show brings refreshing commentary and storytelling to unpack life as it comes.

Now in its 11th season Locatora Radio, features conversations with entertainers, policymakers, artists, and advocates whose work influences our day to day. Each episode provides a space where big ideas feel accessible, resonant, and deeply human. Thoughtful enough for public-radio listeners and fun enough for Bravo fans, Locatora Radio offers clarity, connection, and context for anyone seeking a nuanced and entertaining listen.

Locatora Radio is a smart, witty, culturally aware podcast that helps you make sense of the world and feel seen along the way. This podcast captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. Hosted by Mala Munoz, writer and producer, and Diosa Femme, writer and journalist, the show brings refreshing commentary and storytelling to unpack life as it comes.
Now in its 11th season Locatora Radio, features conversations with entertainers, policymakers, artists, and advocates whose work influences our day to day. Each episode provides a space where big ideas feel accessible, resonant, and deeply human. Thoughtful enough for public-radio listeners and fun enough for Bravo fans, Locatora Radio offers clarity, connection, and context for anyone seeking a nuanced and entertaining listen.

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.

Who Gets To Be "American"? Pachucos, Zoot Suits,  & The Riots | Capítulo 275

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The Horror of Being a Teen Girl

Latin American Folklore and Childhood Fears

The Vampire's Evolution in Pop Culture

Frankenstein and Modern Interpretations

Exploring the "Where Is Her Family?" Genre

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. 

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.&nbsp;

Why Folklore & Horror Tropes Persevere

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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. 

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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Why Latinas Get Diagnosed with ADHD Later In Life

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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. 

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 clich&eacute;. They also dive into the meaning of culture wars, our community's affinity for horror, and why the comment section gives them emotional whiplash.&nbsp;

Are Gothtinas Having A Moment? 

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Who Gets To Be "American"? Pachucos, Zoot Suits, & The Riots | Capítulo 275

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