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In Confianza
In Confianza
Project Pulso

Being Latino in the U.S. is complicated. We all know this, but there’s often so much that we don’t talk about. ... more

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Episodes

What does a Latino version of “The Bear” taste like?

During a trip to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Liz finds her way to the traditionally Mexican neighborhood of... more

28 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
The many, many lives of our tías y primas

Liz speaks with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, author of Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise... more

14 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
You Sound Like a White Girl

Whether it’s working in a corporate world, hiding your accent, or styling your hair in a certain way, what’s been... more

07 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
From the streets of New York to the streets of Paris

This year marks a first — the inclusion of breakdancing as a competitive category in the 2024 Olympics. It’s been... more

31 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
Miami’s Battle over Bilingual

When more Latin Americans became residents of Miami in the 1970s, the city seemed to calmly welcome the influx of... more

24 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
Fostering a new family identity

Yvonne grew up in a tightly knit Latino community in California before moving to a less culturally familiar Nashville, Tennessee... more

17 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes
Latinos in Pop Culture

We know this one might be controversial, but hey we’re gonna do it — Liz and former co-host Maribel give us... more

10 Jul 2024 · 21 minutes
El béisbol is where we shine

When it comes to baseball talent, Venezuela certainly can compete on the world’s stage. But what happens to the nation’s... more

03 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Latinos and the Second Amendment

It’s an American right, but how many Latinos own guns and how many want nothing to do with them? Liz... more

26 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
When Language Becomes a Matter of Life and Death

After experiencing early family tragedy and witnessing the vulnerable position between patients who don’t speak English and medical staff who... more

19 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
I Have a Secret and It Starts with an “A”

There’s one word that ignites feelings and passionate opinions in any family — abortion. Have reproductive rights been too private... more

12 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
We’re back as... IN Confianza!

The Pulso Podcast is back and we’ve made some changes — including our name. Welcome to IN Confianza (with Pulso)!... more

05 Jun 2024 · 2 minutes
When Latinos fought the Book Ban

In 2010, Arizona Republicans passed a law to ban a wildly successful Mexican-American Studies program at Tucson High School. Administrators... more

10 Oct 2023 · 23 minutes
Not Your Mama's Rhymes: Reimagining Poetry Through Latino Voices

Is it possible that many of us are stuck with the erroneous idea that poetry is boring or hard to... more

26 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
What’s up with Latino men?

Since the last presidential election, there’s been countless commentary about what’s going on with some of our beloved Latino men... more

12 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
Missing White Girl Syndrome

Today’s episode is from our friends at Immigrantly. Pulso host Liz Alarcón guests on this episode to discuss the nuances... more

29 Aug 2023 · 28 minutes
What did France do to the Taco!?

When Colombian-American producer Charlie Garcia moved to France, he faced a big challenge... his favorite food, The Taco, was nowhere... more

15 Aug 2023 · 24 minutes
Leaving the American Dream Behind: The Latino Expats' Journey

A growing number of Latino expats are seeking to rediscover their roots and forge new lives in Latin American and... more

01 Aug 2023 · 14 minutes
The Untold Story About Pulso

In this episode, we're in reflection mode. Maribel flips the mic on Liz to dig into the untold story about... more

18 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
The Forgotten Anthem (Classic)

A global crisis formed a new bond between the United States and Latin America. How a presidential decree, a Peruvian... more

04 Jul 2023 · 12 minutes
The Art of Healing: Finding Strength Through Frida Kahlo

Thania Betancourt Alcazar, a member of the art group “The Phoenix Fridas” discovered a lifeline in the art of Frida... more

20 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Monica Puig: The Untold Journey of a Latina Olympic Sensation

Monica Puig, a Latina professional tennis player made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Adored as a National Treasure in Puerto... more

06 Jun 2023 · 25 minutes
Crossing Gang Lines: Origins of the Latino Comedy Special

When Producer Mark Pagán was a teenager, he came across a TV comedy special that would change his life forever,... more

23 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Modern Parenting… the Latino way

In this episode, Liz chats with two Latina parents who have done the work to reparent themselves, done the research... more

09 May 2023 · 19 minutes
Ask A Mexican (Classic)

Gustavo Arellano started a newspaper column called “Ask a Mexican” as a joke... then it became bigger than he ever... more

25 Apr 2023 · 10 minutes
We are not Latino: Indigenous Stories of Resilience

Today we're talking about something that Latinos sometimes ignore or even forget. Indigenous peoples are often relegated to things of... more

11 Apr 2023 · 19 minutes
Between Cultures: One Latina’s journey to finding her Latinidad

What does it mean to “be” something, to have an Identity?  And what is it that gets to decide that... more

28 Mar 2023 · 21 minutes
Latina Beauty Standards Part 2: How far are we willing to go in the name of beauty?

In this episode Maribel sets out to explore the sometimes empowering, often extreme, things we're willing to do to feel... more

14 Mar 2023 · 22 minutes
Latina Beauty Standards Part 1: Where does our definition of beautiful come from?

In this episode, Liz sets out to explore the historical and societal influences that have led to our sometimes empowering,... more

28 Feb 2023 · 15 minutes
Keeping the peace during Latino holiday gatherings

Let’s talk about the holidays. Large gatherings with boisterous family members can be memorable for the good and the bad.... more

06 Dec 2022 · 12 minutes
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In this episode, Liz sets out to explore the historical and societal influences that have led to our sometimes empowering, often pressuring,... more