The announcement that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February has angered some right-wing voices due to his LGTBQ advocacy and criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. It comes amid another SNL appearance and an upcoming world tour that will skip the continental US. We explore why h ... Show More
Sep 28
"Bad Bunny's Historic Puerto Rico Residency Breaks Streaming Records and Celebrates Island Pride"
Bad Bunny has been dominating headlines this week after closing out his historic 30-show residency, “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,” at Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico. According to ABC News and Hot 97, the September 20th finale was a high-energy spectacle watched not only by thou ... Show More
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Aug 2022
Bad Bunny's dream for Puerto Rico; plus, 'Koshersoul'
Bad Bunny is the biggest pop star in the world, so what does he believe in? Guest host Tracie Hunte and political anthropologist Yarimar Bonilla look at the politics of Bad Bunny, and his vision of a Puerto Rico for Puerto Ricans.
Plus, Tracie talks to James Beard award-winning a ... Show More
40m 17s
Sep 7
Bad Bunny's Blockbuster Puerto Rico Residency Sparks Economic Boom and Celebrity Frenzy
Bad Bunny is making major headlines this week, not just in music but across economic news and social media, all thanks to his blockbuster residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He’s currently in the final stretch of his historic **No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí** residency at the José Migu ... Show More
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Jul 17
DOGE days of summer; Plus, Bad Bunny’s homecoming
Overnight, the Senate voted to claw back $9 billion in already-approved funding slashing support for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. It’s a bold move that could redefine federal budgeting under the Trump administration. Host Brian Cheung breaks it down with NBC News’ Senior National P ... Show More
13m 45s
Jul 6
Bad Bunny's Bold Moves and Powerful Statements Dominate the Conversation
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines and social media this week with a series of bold artistic moves and major cultural statements. Just days ago, he premiered the music video for “NUEVAYoL,” the lead single from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más ... Show More
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