Capítulo 242: Why Podcasts & Community Journalism Matter with Michelle Zacarias

Capítulo 242: Why Podcasts & Community Journalism Matter with Michelle Zacarias

Author: My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios July 30, 2025 Duration: 44:01

In this episode, Diosa covers the defunding of public media and broadcasting at the federal level, Time Magazine's, The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time, and listener questions from our infamous Oye Locas segment.

The second half of the episode features an interview with award-winning journalist and staff reporter for CALÓ News, Michelle Zacarias. We discuss Michelle’s coverage of immigration raids, the importance of community journalism, how communities are responding to ongoing ICE raids, and the practice of self-care as an on-the-ground reporter and organizer.

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Tune into Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela] for a vibrant weekly conversation that feels like catching up with your sharpest, most insightful friends. Co-hosts Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, who first connected online, bring a dynamic and deeply personal chemistry to every episode. Their discussions are a rich tapestry, weaving together critical analysis of pop culture and current events with explorations of feminism, wellness, and personal relationships. The heart of this podcast lies in its nuanced interviews, where Latinx creatives and artists share their stories and perspectives, adding vital layers to the dialogue. Since its independent founding in 2016, the show has built a dedicated audience by authentically archiving the moments we live through while actively pushing cultural conversations forward. Now part of the My Cultura network from iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios, it retains that essential intimate and independent spirit. Listeners will find a space that is intellectually nourishing and personally affirming, where complex ideas about society, sexuality, health, and art are unpacked with humor, heart, and a radical sense of community. This isn't just a podcast; it's an ongoing, radiophonic story about who we are now and who we are becoming.
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