Curious about the political landscape in Mexico? This episode is perfect for you! We discuss the dominant political parties, historical shifts, and notable figures like Vicente Fox. Learn about the PRI's long-standing influence, the conservative stance of the PAN, and the emergence of newer parties like MORENA and Movimiento Ciudadano. Our conversation with ... Show More
Jul 28
Canciones infantiles: historias raras, mitos y recuerdos - Children's Songs: Strange Stories, Myths, and Memories
Becoming parents has given us a whole new appreciation for children’s songs, so in this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorites with Santi and the memories they bring back. We talk about bilingual nursery rhymes, classic Mexican lullabies, interactive songs that make little ... Show More
28m 16s
Jul 21
Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor - Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat
Summer vacations mean something different depending on where you grew up, and in this episode, we look back on the childhood memories that shaped us—from playing outside in the rain in Mexico to biking through Minnesota during long summer days. We also talk about how owning a hom ... Show More
33m 6s
Jul 14
Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hilarious ways famous brands translated their names into S ... Show More
22m 44s
Oct 2024
Of Blood and Earth, Stories from the Mexican Revolution (De Tierra y Sangre, Historias de la Revolución Mexicana)
<p>We've given Mexico some love in recent times, after Season 3's finale "Te Amo, México" - and today is no exception. In fact, today we'll talk about how Mexico's modern political structure came to exist.<br/><br/><br/>The nation wasn't always ... Show More
30m 22s
Jul 2020
U.S. Foreign Policy: The Case of Mexico
In this episode, Dan Runde speaks with Ambassador Bárcena, the first female Ambassador from Mexico to the United States. Their discussion touches upon President AMLO’s response to Covid-19, the future of Mexico – U.S. trade relations, and the significance of Mexico’s recently ann ... Show More
23m 35s
Jun 2024
Breaking Mexico’s Glass Ceiling
CSIS’s Mariana Campero, host of Mexico Matters and co-host of It’s More than Grit with Andrew Schwartz, joins the podcast to discuss Mexico’s historic election of Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s first woman and first Jewish president, and how Mexicans are reacting to the electio ... Show More
26m 19s
Nov 2019
All about Spanish — Spanish in Spain, Mexico and Colombia
¿Qué tal chicos? In this episode, we have two special guests to help us decide where you can find the best spoken Spanish. Together we will talk about the variations of the Spanish in different countries, by looking at everything from accents to vocabulary and expressions. Join u ... Show More
12m 52s
<div class="sc-p5flmk-0 hgUaki"> <div id="cid-0"> <div> <div class="sc-dJjYzT iHVgLk"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-d4f3hw-0 iATlLz"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 eiUCxM"> <p>Amelia, Carlos and Rudy sit down to discuss the revolutionary period of Mexico in the decade of 1910. W ... Show More
