As Far As Anyone Knows Podcast
1) Episode 17: The History of the Word - Latinx
Minerva talks about her first dining experience in a COVID world. Fredo tells us the history of the word Latinx. Episode Sources: https://themillions.com/2019/01/nepantla-and-gloria-anzalduas-queer-of...Show More
2) Episode 16: Mendez V. Westminster & Interview with Sandra Robbie
Minerva and Fredo are honored to share with you the civil rights story of Mendez V. Westminster told by the documentarian herself, Sandra Robbie. Sandra briefly shares this story and we follow up with...Show More
3) Episode 15: Santos Rodriguez
Trigger warning, this episode contains violent content.Fredo and Minerva discuss the circumstances surrounding Adam Toledo's murder. Minerva tells us the story of the murder of Santos Rodriguez, a 12...Show More
4) Episode 14: Myths & Legends of Latin America Pt 1
Fredo and Minerva mourn the loss of legendary rapper, DMX and celebrate the impact of his music. Minerva tells us some myths and legends from Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Mexico...Show More
5) Episode 13: Las Soldaderas
Minerva and Fredo get excited about the vaccine. Fredo tells us about las soldareras. Episode Sources: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=mcnairhttps://www.history....Show More
6) Episode 12: Arlen Siu
Fredo wants to understand why people can't appreciate Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion. Minerva just wants people to leave them alone. In solidarity with our Asian Fam, Minerva tells the story of Arlen...Show More
7) Episode 11: Dolores Huerta
Minerva and Fredo chit-chat about what they're obsessing about on the phones. Fredo tells us about Dolores Huerta. Happy Women's History Month! Sources: https://doloreshuerta.org/dolores-huerta/https:...Show More
8) Episode 10: Rigoberta Menchu
Fredo wants to know what Minerva wore in the early 2000s. Minerva kicks off Women's History Month with the inspiring story of Rigoberta MenchuEpisode Resources: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...Show More
9) Episode 9: Black Influence on Latinx Music, Part 2
Minerva thinks the BMI is a lie. Fredo shares part 2 of our many-part exploration of African influence on Latino music. This week we cover punta, palo de mayo, bomba, and salsa. Bombahttps://www.nyti...Show More
10) Episode 8: Black Influence on Latinx Music, Part I
Minerva and Fredo talk about the rules of watching TV in a relationship. Fredo tells us about Black influence on Latinx music. Since our African ancestors have had an inextricable and vast influence o...Show More