Season 2 explores Puerto Rico's most powerful export, its music: from superstar Bad Bunny to salsa classics. Hosted by Alana Casanova-Burgess; a co-production of WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios, available in English and Spanish. La temporada 2 explora la exportación más poderosa de Puerto Rico, su música: desde la superestrella Bad Bunny hasta los clásicos de la salsa. Presentado por Alana Casanova-Burgess; una coproducción de WNYC Studios y Futuro Studios, disponible en inglés y español. more

'Welcome to El Barrio' is a vibrant new podcast about Puerto Rican identity — our stories, finally told by us. Hosted by award-winning producer Becca Ramos , this series blends laugh-out-loud interviews with artists, scholars, creators, tastemakers, and everyday Boricuas to illuminate the stories the textbooks left out. Each week, Becca dives into the history, culture, politics, spirituality, and pop-culture moments that shape what it means to be Puerto Rican today — from the roots of brujería and ancestral healing, to the global impact of Bad Bunny, to the hidden history behind Operation Bootstrap, Hurricane Maria's aftermath, and the evolution of the diaspora. This show is unapologetically for us. For the kids who grew up 'ni de aquí, ni de allá.' For everyone who felt their culture reduced to stereotypes, mispronounced in classrooms, or left out of the narrative entirely. Through humor, heart, research, and community storytelling, Becca invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery — and a celebration of La Isla del Encanto in all its complexity. Featuring a lineup of powerful Boricua voices across film, music, academia, design, and activism, Welcome to El Barrio is a love letter, an archive, and an invitation. Come learn, laugh, heal, and say it with us. WEPA! more

'Puerto Rico: A Living History' is a podcast that takes listeners on an immersive journey through the rich and diverse history of Puerto Rico, from its indigenous roots to its modern-day realities. Each episode explores different facets of Puerto Rican culture, society, politics, and more, building a comprehensive narrative of the island's past and its impact on the present. The podcast aims to keep the vibrant tapestry of Puerto Rican history alive, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the island's unique identity. more

In 1964, an Italian-American ex-cop and a Dominican musician in New York City opened Fania Records, the 'Motown of Salsa.' The artists from Fania toured the world, sold millions of records and changed culture forever. But Fania Records also became mired by royalty divisions, lawsuits and falling-outs. This is the story of the birth of salsa in Nueva York and the rebellious, seductive and political label that defined it: Fania Records.Hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and Brooklyn native Rosie Perez and produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning Futuro Media. It is the most comprehensive audio narrative yet made about the birth and wild heights of salsa, a genre that continues to shape global culture today. New episodes available every Tuesday. Follow the show and don't miss an episode!Join Futuro + and you can binge the entire season of 'Our Thing: Birth of Salsa in Nueva York' right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Highlighting stories by, from, and about the Puerto Rican community.

Equal parts conversational and educational, this podcast arose from years of working with 2nd and 3rd generation Puerto Ricans as well as Gringos who have Puerto Rican partners. For those who are looking to learn the particular flavor of Spanish used in Puerto Rico, this is the place for you! more

Puerto Rico tiene una historia compleja y dinámica y poca conocida. Este podcast busca dar la a conocer contando los orígenes de su cultura y las luchas de su gente. Exploremos los cuentos que llenan los siglos desde que los primeros pies humanos pisaron las playas de la isla de Borinquen hasta hoy día, tejiendo así una narrativa cronológica y coherente de cómo hemos llegado aquí. Cubriremos la sociedad taína precolombina, la colonización y siglos bajo el imperio español, las luchas para independencia y autonomía como el Grito de Lares, la guerra hispanoamericana y la evolución política desde la Ley Foraker al Estado Libre Asociado y hasta la Ley PROMESA, las raíces de nuestra música desde la plena al reggaeton, y la formación de la diáspora puertorriqueña y cómo ha estado en constante diálogo con la isla. Acompáñanos en este recorrido si quieren entender los lazos históricos que han formado la nación puertorriqueña. Roberto Cancel Comas, boricua y antropólogo por formación con un posgrado en estudios de desarrollo y más de una década de experiencia en el ámbito internacional, será nuestro guía por este viaje por la Historia Boricua. ---Puerto Rico has a complex, dynamic, and little-known history. This podcast seeks to bring it to light by telling the story of its cultural origins and the struggles of its people. Let's explore the tales that fill the centuries from the moment the first human feet touched the shores of the island of Borinquen up to the present day, weaving a chronological and coherent narrative of how we got here. We'll cover pre-Columbian Taíno society, colonization and centuries under the Spanish Empire, the struggles for independence and autonomy such as the Grito de Lares, the Spanish-American War and the political evolution from the Foraker Act to the Commonwealth and the PROMESA Law, the roots of our music from plena to reggaetón, and the formation of the Puerto Rican diaspora and how it has remained in constant dialogue with the island. Join us on this journey if you want to understand the historical threads that have shaped the Puerto Rican nation. Roberto Cancel Comas, a Boricua and anthropologist by training with a graduate degree in development studies and over a decade of international experience, will be our guide on this journey through la Historia Boricua. more

Welcome to Mano a Mano, a podcast amplifying the voices of leaders, thinkers, activists, and allies from across the political spectrum who support Puerto Rico's fight for full democracy and self-determination. Join co-hosts George Laws-García and Martin Rivera as they dive into current events through the lens of U.S.-Puerto Rico relations and reveal how the Caribbean island's political status can serve as a powerful vantage point for understanding some of the most fundamental questions facing America today.Each month, Martin and George interview key voices to bridge divides, offer in-depth analysis, and foster understanding while collectively working to build a more perfect Union - both for the U.S. Citizens of Puerto Rico and everyone who still believes in the fundamental American values of democracy, equal rights, and government by consent of the governed. more

The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias is a podcast series born from Somos Society , the award-winning docuseries documenting the personal stories that shaped Philadelphia's Puerto Rican community. Hosted by community leader Edwin Desamour, each episode brings guests to the domino table to share memories, reflections, and the everyday triumphs that often go untold. Through warm, unscripted conversations, The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias continues Somos Society 's mission to build a living archive, one that preserves the voices, culture, and resilience of a community that has called Philadelphia home for generations. Join us as we honor oral history, celebrate identity, and remember that every story matters. One conversation, one tile, one memory at a time. Visit our website to learn more about our Somos Society project, www.SomosSociety.com 🎧 Streaming on our website, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. more

El podcast que une a la diáspora boricua y Puerto Rico. The podcast that bridges the Puerto Rican diaspora and Puerto Rico. more

Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos (Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes) is a bold and thought-provoking podcast dedicated to uncovering the true history of Borikén—the island we now know as Puerto Rico. Through weekly episodes, we seek to awaken consciousness across the Latino community, sparking real conversations that bridge generations and borders.Our show dives deep into the stories often left untold, exploring how Puerto Rico became an unexpected bridge between two continents and examining the historical, cultural, and political forces that have shaped our identity. We confront the good, the bad, and the ugly—highlighting the beauty of Boricua resilience while also facing the realities of economic bondage and colonial legacy.At the heart of Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is a commitment to dialogue. We will meet with voices from across the diaspora—activists, historians, artists, elders, and youth—to discuss Puerto Rico's path toward true self-governance and freedom. This is not just about history; it's about envisioning a future where Puerto Ricans, both on the island and in the U.S., are empowered, unified, and heard.With nearly 9 million Puerto Ricans worldwide, our community is a force. This podcast will also explore Puerto Rico's deep connections with other nations in the Caribbean and Latin America, including Cuba and the Dominican Republic, celebrating our shared struggles, victories, and cultural ties.Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is more than a podcast—it's a movement. Join the conversation. Be part of the change. more

Bichin' Boricuas is a podcast hosted by a pair of Puerto Ricans (Boricuas) in which they go off to talk about what grinded their gears that particular day in their native tongue of 'Spanglish' (just because), while also maybe making people laugh along the way.*****Bichin' Boricuas es un podcast de 2 boricuas quejandose en Spanglish por que nos encanta quejarnos y hacer a la gente reír. more