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The Los Angeles Times is expanding its podcast lineup with a new series that will explore how Latinos are leaving their imprint on the world of entertainment and beyond, from the emergence of young Hollywood talent to the global dominance of Latin music. “The De Los Podcast” is an extension of its De Los initiative, which the Times launched in 2023 as a community-driven brand and platform that explores Hispanic culture, in Los Angeles and across the country.
“Since launching De Los, we’ve built a vibrant community and amplified Latino stories through journalism, social media, art and events, connecting with a digital-first audience in meaningful ways,” said Angel Jennings, The Times’ assistant managing editor for culture and talent. “We are thrilled to bring De Los into the audio space and continue to elevate Latino voices from across the diaspora.”
Hosted by De Los editorial director Fidel Martinez and music journalist and De Los editor Suzy Exposito, the weekly interview-style podcast will feature conversations with the movers and shakers redefining what it means to be Latino in the U.S. and around the world. In the series premiere, Leslie Grace, Latin Grammy nominee and “In the Heights” breakout actress, joins to discuss her first album since 2013 and her latest foray into indie film.
The Times has teamed with Sonoro to produce the new series, which is set for a June 3 launch. “Together, we’ll deliver the meaningful cultural conversations that De Los readers have come to expect,” said Anna Magzanyan, President of LA Times Studios.
Sonoro, which has produced podcasts that include “Tales Unrolled” and “A Murder in Montecito,” among others, sees the new partnership as fitting into its effort to champion global Latino voices.
“It has been a joy to collaborate with a storied organization like the L.A. Times to launch ‘The De Los Podcast,’ which we believe will bring a much-needed perspective on culture and entertainment at just the right time,” Chief Content Officer Camila Victoriano says in the announcement.
The Los Angeles Times has built a wide-ranging podcast slate that stretches from daily news and Hollywood interviews to blockbuster true crime franchises and sports talk. Its lineup includes news shows like “Headlines From The Times,” entertainment podcasts such as “The Envelope,” sports programming including “Dodgers Debate,” and a deep bench of narrative and investigative series like “Dirty John,” “Detective Trapp,” “Foretold,” and “The Trials of Frank Carson.” The company says its podcasts are designed to deliver “engaging, informative and sound-rich storytelling” built from the journalism and reporting the L.A. Times is known for.
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