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Dreading family conflict? Here's some advice.

Fighting with your family doesn’t have to be a holiday tradition. The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s meant to be a time of family togetherness… sometimes, this holiday can make you never want to see your family again. To go or ... Show More

18m 15s

Nov 24

Kids are expensive. Do they have to be?

Can you afford to pay two rents? Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare are becoming comparable to a year's rent in many places. How did childcare become so expensive, and how might everyone b ... Show More

18m 53s

Nov 21

Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership?

When the dream of buying a home seems unattainable, is it time to find a new dream? Or is there another option on the table? Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or the FHFA, said the administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50 year m ... Show More

19m 18s

Dec 2021

Alt.Latino and Code Switch: What is 'Latin Music' anyway?

This week, Felix and Anamaria sit down with Shereen Marisol Meraji of the NPR Code Switch podcast to find out what exactly connects all the artists under the 'Latin music' category. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

35m 43s

Dec 2022

Anitta & Rosalía on the borders of Latin pop

When it comes to distinguishing what exactly Latin music is, what makes the cut? To some, it’s simply music from the Latin American region, and to others, it’s any music that is sung in Spanish – but much like the pop canon, the phrase encapsulates so many different eras, styles, ... Show More

27m 2s

Feb 2023

The Music of Jewish Women in North Africa | Vanessa Paloma Elbaz

Vanessa Paloma Elbaz talked about her research in Jewish music. We listened to Chant Juif pour la Naissance by Mme. Azeroual, Habibi Lawel by Habiba Messika, and La Llorona by Chavela Vargas.Vanessa Paloma Duncan-Elbaz has a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne’s CERMOM research gro ... Show More

54m 19s

Feb 2023

Ruby Rose & The Veronicas Have Become A Vicious Sport

On the show today… The Last Of Us is the world’s new TV obsession and one of our favourite actresses, Melanie Lynskey, has made her first appearance on the show. Unfortunately, there’s been a wave of backlash to her casting (for the most eye-roll-inducing reason), and we need to ... Show More

16m 59s

Feb 2023

Inside The New Rihanna Controversies & Conspiracy Theories

On the show today… This week we were gifted a new raft of odd celebrity commercials that we need to unpack immediately, from actors revisiting their most iconic roles to Jennifer Lopez becoming a comedy genius. And after Sarah Jessica Parker posted images from the set of And Just ... Show More

20m 3s

May 2023

From Stranger to Friend and the Tango Transplant Experience: Conversation with Lozita Onsy

In today’s episode you will meet Lozita Onsy, an Egyptian auto engineer living and dancing in Germany who has been a dedicated Banter listener for some time. Lozita reached out to me on social media when she was visiting LA, and like you, I was instantly curious about her. So ... Show More

34m 18s

Mar 2024

Zouk Dancer Walks into a Milonga: conversation with Elena Rovito

In this episode, I interview Elena Rovito (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lena.Rovito">https://www.facebook.com/Lena.Rovito</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/elenatherhinestone/)">)</a> about her recent article she wrote where she described her less than positive experi ... Show More

51m 49s

Jul 2021

Rodrigo Amarante Throws a Musical Tantrum in Latest Album, 'Drama'

Starting over can be scary. But not for Rodrigo Amarante. After an established musical career in Brazil, he made the jump to the U.S., where his relative anonymity was a source of creative energy — and an opportunity to reinvent himself. Amarante's second solo album, Drama, is ab ... Show More

14m 59s

Presenting Alt.Latino: Rosalía on what m...