Podcast
In The Thick
Hosted by Futuro Media · EN
Politics, unfiltered. Futuro Media presents a political podcast where journalists tell you what you’re missing from the mainstream news. Hosted by Maria Hinojosa. Cohosted by Dr. Christina Greer, Paola Ramos and Judy Reyes.
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My Futuro is Impactful: Our Projects for 2026
2d ago00:17:47Tap to summarizeIt’s been a time of growth at Futuro – we’ve been breaking news and bringing rigorous in-depth journalism at Latino USA, creating ambitious podcasts at Futuro Studios, and sharing some awesome behind the scenes moments and stories at Futuro+ with our subscribers.In this week's special episode, Futuro Studios Executive Editor and host Maria Garcia is joined by Managing Editor of Latino USA Fernanda Echavarri, and Grammy-nominated Senior Producer Jeanne Montalvo to bring you a sneak peak of some of the incredible projects we have in the works!The Futuro Plus Team includes associate producer Liliana Ruiz, production managers Victoria Estrada and Jessica Ellis, marketing manager Luis Luna, and development manager Danetsy Len. Mixing by Multitude Productions.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing – La Brega: Season Three
Feb 1100:36:08Tap to summarizeThe hit podcast returns from Futuro Studios for its third season. La Brega tells stories of the Puerto Rican experience.In Season 3 of La Brega, we’re bringing you stories of Puerto Rico’s champions. We’re going to go to the ballfields and cultural battlegrounds where carrying the flag takes on even more meaning. We’ll meet fighters who have represented us in courtrooms and in boxing rings, and icons who have worn Puerto Rico on their sashes and their jerseys. We’re going to ask: what do we learn about Puerto Ricanness by spending time with our champions? La Brega: Season 3 is out everywhere on 2/3. New episodes every Tuesday on the La Brega: Campeones feed.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts. https://bit.ly/joinfuturoplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →This Giving Tuesday, Futuro reflects back on 2025
Dec 200:36:54Tap to summarizeIt’s been quite the year, for the United States and for Futuro Media. At Latino USA, we’re bringing you in-depth reporting from the front lines. At Futuro Studios, we’re developing ground-breaking shows like La Brega Season 3, which is set to premiere early next year.In this special Giving Tuesday episode, Futuro Media founder Maria Hinojosa reflects on the year behind and the year ahead. She’s joined in conversation by Latino USA Managing Editor Fernanda Echavarri and Futuro Studios Executive Editor Maria Garcia.The Futuro Plus Team includes producer Tasha Sandoval, production managers Victoria Estrada and Jessica Ellis, marketing manager Luis Luna, and development manager Danetsy Len. Mixing by Multitude Productions. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on La Brega and all our podcasts. https://bit.ly/joinfuturoplusWant to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing: Hyphenación from KQED
Apr 22, 202500:02:00Tap to summarizeJoin host Xorje Andrés Olivares and guests to explore what it means to live within a hyphenation. Each week we bring together a couple of hyphenated Latinos to have easy conversations about hard things: family, careers, relationships, belonging … everything is on the table. Hyphenación—where conversation and cultura meet!Follow Hyphenación for more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing - Suave: Season Two
Apr 15, 202500:03:24Tap to summarizeThe Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast from Futuro Studios returns for its second season.“Suave” Gonzalez was one of thousands of juvenile lifers granted a second chance at life. Season 2 is his story about life after incarceration—and the search for the true meaning of freedom.Suave: Season 2 is out everywhere on 4/15. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Building The Future: A Message From Maria
Apr 7, 202500:16:27Tap to summarizeWe’re doing something different! Today, Maria Hinojosa joins listeners for a special message announcing something new from Futuro. Been dreaming of immediate full season access, and behind the scenes chisme from your favorite shows at Futuro? We have too! Listen to hear more about what’s next for Futuro. To help us grow the future of journalism go to: futuromediagroup.org/joinplusThe Futuro Plus team includes producer Sam J Leeds, production managers Francis Poon and Jessica Ellis, marketing manager Luis Luna, development manager Danetsy Len, and engineers Gabriela Baez and Stephanie Lebow.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Don’t Cross Kat
Apr 4, 202500:35:23Tap to summarizeKat Torres shows an Instagram-perfect life to her large following. She’s a supermodel turned life coach who seems harmless but is hiding a secret. And when one of her followers goes missing, one woman sets out to bring her best friend. Paty won’t stop until she finds her friend who has fallen under Kat’s spell of this modern-day guru.You can listen to more episodes of Don't Cross Kat here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Vengeful Return
Jan 24, 202500:27:21Tap to summarizeThis week, on a special In The Thick and Latino USA collaboration, we hear directly from individuals most affected by President Trump’s first actions in office. Host Maria Hinojosa is also joined by author and professor of African American studies Dr. Eddie Glaude and senior political reporter at Vox, Nicole Narea. The three discuss where we go from here and what we can expect in the coming months of Trump’s return to the White House. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fight for Trans Futures
Dec 12, 202400:30:55Tap to summarizeMaria Hinojosa is joined by two trailblazers in the fight for trans rights: Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBT and HIV Project, and Raquel Willis, journalist and co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement. Chase recently made history as the first openly trans attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Raquel was recently arrested after staging a sit-in in a Capitol Hill bathroom to protest a bill aimed at banning trans people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. Together, they discuss the fight for trans rights in the face of escalating attacks by the right, the powerful history of trans resistance, and what a future of gender liberation could look like.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An All-American Tragedy
Dec 5, 202400:29:47Tap to summarizeITT hosts Maria Hinojosa and Paola Ramos are joined by NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff for a deep dive into the devastating consequences of Donald Trump’s first term immigration policy. They discuss the upcoming film “Separated,” based on Soboroff’s 2020 book by the same name, Trump’s child separation policy, and what a repeat of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. immigration history could look like.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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