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NHI Podcasts
Hosted by National Hispanic Institute Media · EN
Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI), and other senior members of the team sit with community leaders, educators, public officials, and friends to discuss and debate issues and opportunities within the hemispheric Latino community. NHI is a 41-year old nonprofit with a mission of making leadership a priority to Latino youth and communities of the future.
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Journey to the Texas 4-Day Great Debate
4w ago00:27:54Tap to summarizeJoin us to hear more about the preparations behind the Texas 4-Day Great Debates! In this episode, we interview Great Debate participants from NHI Houston, Great Debate Staff from NHI Austin, as well as Isabella Sada Nieto, Director of the Texas 4-Day Great Debates.Hosts: Isabella Matamoros and Avril CruzAudio Editing: Esteban RosasPodcast Art: Diego GarciaMusic: Zaiden WorleySocial Media Support: Avril Cruz
Transcribe →La Experiencia Internacional
Apr 2700:36:53Tap to summarizeAcompáñanos para escuchar más sobre la Experiencia de Participantes Internacionales. En este episodio, entrevistamos a tres valiosos NHIers de México y Guatemala.Jose Montenegro, Cesar Franco, y Alvaro Castillo comparten sus historias y consejos con nuestros seguidores. Host & Audio Editing: Isabella Matamoros and Avril CrusPodcast Art: Diego GarciaMusic: Zaiden WorleySocial Media Support: Avril Cruz
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The Collegiate World Series Experience
Mar 2300:23:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Isabella Matamoros, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, and Mia Aguinaga, a first-year student at Augustana College, reflect on nostalgic CWS memories and breakthrough moments alongside some of NHI’s recent graduates.Emmanuel Gutierrez and Maulid Sanchez Carmona join the conversation, sharing their experiences being coached by George Washington University and Bucknell University as members of the NHI College Register. In this episode, they revisit their favorite memories, challenge listeners to take their next step, and announce their college commitments for Fall 2026.Host & Audio Editing: Isabella Matamoros and Mia AguinagaPodcast Art: Diego GarciaMusic: Zaiden WorleySocial Media Support: Avril CruzTo learn more about the Collegiate World Series, visit: www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/cws
Transcribe →Education Directors
Dec 2200:40:39Tap to summarizeListeners hear from National Hispanic Institute (NHI) Trustee and Texas Collegiate World Series (CWS) Education Director Angela Masciale, as well as Texas Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) Education Director and NHI legacy George Nicolas Rodriguez.They reflect on their journeys within NHI’s mission, share insights from leading flagship youth leadership programs, and offer guidance for high school students, emerging leaders, and educators interested in student leadership, community engagement, and educational opportunities through NHI.
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The Great Debate Experience
Nov 1000:32:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Isabella Matamoros, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, sits down with some of NHI's recent Great Debate participants. In the first segment, Isa interviews Emma Wulff to discuss her experience as an Oratory finalist at the 2025 Northeast Great Debate at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. In the second segment, Isa talks with Andrew Mefrige, Jacob Suarez, and Sophia Tabuenca, participants of the 2025 Texas Great Debate hosted by Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Our participants got to share their first-hand experiences, their new-found strengths, and what they look forward to in 2026. Host & audio editing: Isabella Matamoros, Podcast art: Diego Garcia, Music: Zaiden WorleyTo learn more about the Great Debates, visit: www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/great-debate
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NHI Journeys: NHI Emerging Communities
Oct 1300:37:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Isabella Matamoros, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, sits down with two groups of NHI volunteers who are major players in some of NHI’s emerging communities.In the first segment, Isa interviews Cruz Ramos, Camila Castro, and Diego Gomez Zamora to discuss expansion efforts in Omaha, Nebraska. Together, they share their reflections and lessons as they take on a new year of recruitment.In the second segment, Isa talks with Manuel Treviño and Ana Paula Rosales Visoso, two volunteers who pioneered NHI Mexico’s first-ever entrance into the world of the Texas 4-Day Great Debate. As first-time head coaches, they reflect on their experiences and offer advice for others working to grow their own NHI communities.Host & audio editing: Isabella MatamorosPodcast art: Diego GarciaMusic: Zaiden Worley
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NHI Journeys: Recruitment 101
Sep 1500:29:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Isabella Sada Nieto, Director of the Texas 4-Day Great Debates, sits down with two of NHI’s most successful recruiters, Samuel Molloy and Isabella Matamoros. Together, they share their recruitment strategies, reflect on what drives their success, and offer valuable insights for new volunteers entering the year.Audio editing by: Isabella Matamoros Podcast art by: Diego GarciaMusic by: Zaiden Worley To learn more about NHI's work, visit: www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org
Transcribe →Infopods 20: Discussing the 2023 Great Debate CX and Mock Trial Topics
Apr 21, 202300:40:27Tap to summarizeNHI president and founder Ernesto Nieto and education office leader Julio Cotto discuss the Great Debate mock trial and cross examination topics. Copyright (c) 2023. www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org
Transcribe →Infopods 19: About the 2023 Great Debate Theme
Apr 18, 202300:49:11Tap to summarizeNHI president and founder Ernesto Nieto and education office leader Julio Cotto discuss the history of NHI's Great Debate. They present and dissect the 2023 Great Debate theme. www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org
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Infopods 18: Understanding Community Equity Building (CEB)
Apr 3, 202000:41:52Tap to summarizeIn a conversation with Julio Cotto, NHI Senior Vice President and alumnus, founder and President Ernesto Nieto, and co-founder Gloria de Leon, the core NHI concept of "Community Equity Building (CEB)" is explored. Part of NHI's Spring Training program, this conversation is also relevant to alumni and the general public wanting to learn about a unique approach and mindset towards building community equity and wealth. Recorded March 25, 2020 in Austin and Kyle, Texas. Copyright (C) 2020. National Hispanic Institute. All Rights Reserved.
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