Florina Ruvio drops by to talk to JJ and Antonio about her role in adding live closed captioning in Spanish to the Idaho political debates and why it that is a huge deal.

Como La Florrrrina

Nisha Newton represents the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, calling in from New Orleans to talk to JJ and Antonio about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the kind of resources available, and where they see the future of violence prevention going.

DVAM from New Orleans to Idaho

Dr. Alejandra Necochea, an Idaho physician originally from Peru, drops by to talk to JJ and Antonio about why and how he became a superstar advocate in Idaho politics and how access to health care made him realize policy needs to change.

Paging Dr Necochea

Helina Alvarez, an Indigenous PhD student in Idaho, talks to us about how Indigenous folks perceive Thanksgiving, her advocacy work, and how it is all connected to climate change.

Thanksgiving Mentiras

Co-hosts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez talk about holiday traditions, take a look at the past year for The Latino Card, and speculate wildly about how producer Rebecca De León makes money nowadays.

Cosas Navideñas & 2022 Musings

Idaho's biggest icon in Spanish-language media, Ricardo Quilantán, owner and operator of RQ Noticias, talks about how he started his Spanish news media legacy back before it was cool, he explains the difference between banda and tejano music, and whether it's pronounced Ehdeh-Coo or Are-Queue.

Is it Ehdeh-Coo or Are-Queue?

We talk to Estenfanía Mondragon, Executive Director of PODER of Idaho, about Manejando Sin Miedo, a project to allow undocumented Idahoans to obtain driver's licenses, Sana Hermana, a space for Latinas in Idaho to heal together, and what's coming up for PODER and the Latinx community.

PODERista

Co-hosts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez talk to DJ Fresh, a Treasure Valley DJ who followed in his father's footsteps as a fan of music and a promoter.

The Freshest DJ

Co-host Antonio Hernandez and Producer Rebecca De León talk to Julie Luchetta, Report for America's Latinx Affairs Reporter for Boise State Public Radio about her coverage of the community and her latest coverage of the attacks on the Meridian Library District, the attempts to dissolve it, and what that means for the Latinx community.

Donde esta la biblioteca

Co-hosts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez talk to Ismael Mendoza-Medina, Bilingual/Bicultural Project Coordinator for the Idaho Commission for Libraries. Ismael is central to coordinating this year's Día de los Niños, a huge event to celebrate children at Cecil D. Andrus Park on April 30, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. This event emphasizes the importance of literacy and reading fun for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds through bilingual storytime, family literacy fairs, community events, and more.

Día de los Niños

Sal and Becca Alamilla, co-owners of Amano in Caldwell, talk to co-hosts Antonio Hernandez and JJ Saldaña about what led to their restaurant's success, and drop some big announcements about their future.

El Chef y la Jefa

Stephanie Sánchez, Community Arts Coordinator at the Morrison Center, shares why art is important to bringing people together, how she got involved in flamenco and why it's important for her connection to her indigenous heritage, why the Morrison Center is hosting mariachi Christmas, and why JJ and Antonio dancing on radio without visuals is a bad idea.

Let's FlamenGO

JJ and Antonio explore the depth of community involvement, reflecting on their volunteer beginnings and offering tips for engagement, highlighted by JJ's revelation of his trilingual talents.

Los Voluntarios

Co-host Antonio Hernandez chats with bicultural counselor Cristina Medrano. After relocating from Mexico to Idaho at 12, Cristina rose to become Nampa High's student body vice president. With her expertise in assisting culturally diverse and Spanish-speaking children and adults, Cristina shares valuable insights on supporting our Latinx community for the upcoming school year.

La Consejera

JJ Saldaña and Rachel Spacek interview incumbent mayor Lauren McLean and challenger Mike Masterson and ask them why they are running to be the mayor of Boise, and drill them on issues important to Latinos such as affordable housing, and what they'll do for Latinos in Boise. Part 1 of 2.

This episode starts with a dedication to JJ Saldaña, who tragically passed away just days after the recording. We at The Latino Card are absolutely heartbroken, as he was the star of the show, and a very dear friend and advocate for our community. We love you, JJ.

JJ + Rachel's Mayoral Interviews, part 1

This is the final part of the two-part interview with candidates for Boise mayor Mike Masterson and Lauren McLean. JJ Saldaña and Rachel Spacek ask the candidates the hard questions about policing, how they will address issues that disproportionately affect the Latino community in Boise, and of course, their knowledge about delicious Mexican food in Boise. Antonio Hernandez produced this episode and Rebecca De León contributes to context.

JJ and Rachel's Mayoral Interviews, Part 2

After a one-year hiatus following the untimely passing of The Latino Card's JJ Saldaña, the new iteration of the show debuts -- The Latina Card.

The Latina Card

Leo Morales on Anti-Immigrant Philosophy

Cris Cuevas on Radical Organizing

Mama Pat and the Art of our People

Radiothon a.k.a. a Love Letter to RadioBoise

MariaIsmeira and Finding Home

Latinx Pride with Joel Camacho

Full Circle with Nicole Foy

Yahaira and Dania Tolentino, two sisters with mixed immigration status, discuss what drives their passion for serving their community and their drive for aiming high. 

The Sisters

Yahaira Tolentino and her younger sister Dania tell their story about being in a mixed status family, and how their parents have fueled their passion for serving their community.

The Sisters and their community

This week, we talk to Yanira "La Vaquerita" Corvera, local DJ for Radio Rancho. She talks to us about why she's taken it upon herself to be more than just the host of a radio show, and what the Mexican radio stations mean to the community.

La Madrina de la Comunidad

We sat down with Idaho Press reporter Tommy Simmons to talk about the psychology of wearing a mask in public and staying distant — or not.

Mask-culinity

We have Jennifer Martínez back with us to break down what the special legislative session means for Idaho Latinos.

I have notes

In our post-election breakdown, we're processing what the hell just happened, including what people really mean when they talk about the Latino vote.

"The Latino vote"

Fresh off his congressional campaign, we sit down with rising Idaho politico Rudy Soto as he reflects on the election and talks next steps.

Rudy

The Latina Card is the renewed version of The Latino Card. New hosts, same vision -- bring the Latino/a perspective to Idaho issues and showcase local Latina/o leaders.

The Latina Card

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