Las Telenovelas

Las Telenovelas

Author: Spanish and Go October 13, 2020 Duration: 31:28

Have you heard of telenovelas? They’re similar to soap operas, but with a couple of key differences. Of course, there are crazy plot twists, unrealistic romances, and unexpected drama. But this week, Jim and May go deeper and chat about the origins of these shows and their impact on Latin culture today.

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