From Texas Monthly comes a story of the Wild West, the first American superheroes, the legendary riders in white hats, Los Diablos Tejanos—the Texas Rangers. “White Hats” tells the true history of these larger-than-life rangers, who have become one of the defining symbols of the state. Join host Jack Herrera as we explore the fantastical tales of Ranger lege ... Show More
Apr 2025
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05
In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit t ... Show More
38m 5s
Jul 2025
Los Narcocorridos - Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
<p>Narcocorridos are narrative songs that paint vivid pictures of drug trafficking, organized crime, and the lives of real or fictional figures in the narcotics world. In this episode, we discuss where this genre fits within regional Mexican music, the ethical concerns it raises, ... Show More
26m 10s
Oct 2023
Cien Complejos Sin Sentido
Íñigo Quintero, a 22-year-old musician from A Coruña, Spain, has emerged as a significant figure in the indie-pop scene, celebrated for his authentic and emotive music which challenges the mainstream urban music narrative. His song 'Si No Estás' became a sensation in Spain and gl ... Show More
6m 19s
Sep 2024
Mexican pop is bigger than you think
Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from roma ... Show More
42m 36s
Dec 2023
The Year of Concerts and Being Outside
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to run down this year in concerts, from the Renaissance alien to the perils of standing room only. They get into the value of concert films, how internet standom translates to venue fandom and why pop sta ... Show More
43m 36s