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Attention, pop culture lovers!
@nopalita_mami is back with a fun new video podcast, diving into iconic moments, from albums to movies to major cultural events, and unpacking what they reveal about who we are.
Expect divas, drama, and plenty of humor as she explores questions like: Why did Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel break up? What does Ricky Martin’s evolution say about Latino identity in the U.S.? And why was the world so unfair to Britney Spears?
Coming soon, tune in weekly for deep dives into the pop culture moments you can’t stop thinking about!
Listen to Muy Excited on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch on our YouTube channel!
Te traemos un episodio especial desde Puerto Rico de nuestros amigos de @radioambulante.
En marzo de 1975, el pueblo de Moca, en Puerto Rico, vio cómo se perturbaba su tranquilidad con la aparición de decenas de animales muertos. Para esta comunidad esa escena siniestra despertaría todo tipo de dudas y preguntas.
¡Escucha el episodio completo dándole click al enlace en nuestro perfil!
We’re just 3 days away!
Join us on April 7 at 2pm ET for a live virtual event with the La Brega: Campeones team: @alanallamas, @eldifusor, and @lauraene!
We’re going behind the scenes and answering your questions live.
Become a Futuro+ member at the Campeón level to access the event! Link in bio to join!
Once you join, check your email to learn how to RSVP!
We’re nominated for 2 @thewebbyawards!
From powerful stories of children navigating life under the shadow of ICE to an intimate look inside a refuge supporting families of detained immigrants, these nominations honor storytelling that informs, humanizes, and demands attention.
Congratulations to our team and collaborators. This is what impactful journalism and journalism with heart really looks like.
Now you can vote to help us win! Voting is open until April 16.
🔗 Link in bio to vote for us!
We’re honored! The Network has been shortlisted for the @nyfradioawards in the Documentary: Health/Medical category.
The series traces the global movement helping millions safely access abortions outside clinics, from Brazilian women who first tested the method to activist networks in Argentina, Mexico, and now the U.S.
This is a partnership between @futuromedia and with @npr’s Embedded.
Congrats to the teams!
Listen to the series in the link in bio.
What does it mean to be Puerto Rican in the diaspora?
In 1969, Iris Morales became a leading member of the Young Lords in New York, a movement of young Boricuas determined to reclaim their history, culture, and political power.
At a time when many Puerto Ricans in the U.S. were taught to feel ashamed of their identity, the Young Lords pushed back. They organized, educated their communities, and built programs for families, centering Puerto Rican pride.
Their motto said it all: “Tengo a Puerto Rico en mi corazón.” I have Puerto Rico in my heart.
In this episode, Iris reflects on the search for identity in the diaspora, the tensions of reconnecting with the island, and what solidarity looks like today.
🎧 Listen to the episode in the link in bio.
Don’t forget: you can get exclusive bonus content when you join Futuro+. Link in bio to subscribe!
Original art for the episode by @raysandbeans.
Join us April 7 for a live virtual event with the La Brega: Campeones team: @alanallamas, @eldifusor, and @lauraene!
We’re going behind the scenes and answering your questions live.
What do you want to ask the team? 🤔
Is there a Puerto Rican campeón you want to know more about?
Drop your questions in the comments and we will ask them during the event 👇🏼
Want to be in the room when these questions get answered? Become a Futuro+ Campeon member today! 🔗 Link in bio to join!
We’re a Gracie Award winner!
We won in the Documentary (Radio) category for “48 Hours at El Refugio: A Haven for Families of ICE Detainees.”
In rural south Georgia, El Refugio, a small white house, has been a lifeline for families visiting loved ones detained just two miles away at Stewart Detention Center, one of the largest immigration detention centers in the U.S.
We spent 48 hours inside, meeting families, sitting with volunteers, and witnessing the quiet acts of care that happen there every day.
This is a collaboration between @latinousa, @futuroinvestigates, and @marshallproj.
🎧 Link in bio to listen. Thank you to @allwomeninmedia for the recognition.
All photos by @__rita.p for The Marshall Project.
#TheGracies
En Puerto Rico decimos “pelota” y todos sabemos de qué deporte hablamos.
Por décadas, los peloteros boricuas dominaron el juego, desde Roberto Clemente hasta la época dorada de los años 90. Muchas veces la pelota nos levanta el ánimo. Otras veces nos rompe el corazón.
Hoy muchos se preguntan: ¿qué pasó con el béisbol boricua?
En este episodio, exploramos cómo el béisbol refleja realidades más profundas de Puerto Rico como la migración forzosa, desigualdad y falta de soberanía política.
¡Escucha este episodio de La Brega: Campeones en tu plataforma de podcasts favorita incluyendo YouTube!
Y si quieres oír la temporada completa sin anuncios, súmate a Futuro+. ¡Dale click al enlace en nuestro perfil!
Arte original por @cookingood.
Every year, Puerto Ricans travel to the United Nations to demand an end to the island’s colonial status.
For decades, they’ve spoken, debated, and advocated for independence, but now statehood supporters are speaking too.
But year after year, the speeches end the same way: Puerto Rico remains a colony of the United States. So we spent a day at the UN with the advocates and asked a difficult question: Is this yearly ritual making a difference?
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Don’t forget: you can binge the entire season and get exclusive bonus content when you join Futuro+. Link in bio to subscribe!
Original art for the episode by @castorillo.
This week on Aquí Entre Nos, Futuro Media Co-CEO @marloniousthunk tells us about a wild incident that happened early on in his journalism career. Thieves stole his belongings, including his tape recorder…and then used it to record themselves. He eventually recovered the stolen items. Now after 20 years —and letting those files sit in a drive somewhere— Marlon has finally decided to listen to those tapes.
Become a Futuro+ member today to hear the full story! Link in bio to join 👆🏼
Puerto Rico doesn’t just compete in pageants, it dominates them.
It’s the only country to achieve the “Beauty” Grand Slam, winning all 7 of the most prestigious crowns—and now a Mister World title thanks to Danny Mejía (@dannymejiapr).
But these contests are about more than beauty. They’re about identity and nationhood. In this episode, we go beyond the sash and crown to unpack the history, politics, and power of these nation-building contests.
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Don’t forget: you can binge the entire season now when you join Futuro+. Link in bio to subscribe!
Original art for the episode by @petupetin.
