The Latino Card

Yahaira Tolentino and her younger sister Dania tell their story about being in a mixed status family, and how their parents have fueled their passion for serving their community.

Full Circle with Nicole Foy by The Latina Card

Latinx Pride with Joel Camacho by The Latina Card

MariaIsmeira and Finding Home by The Latina Card

Radiothon a.k.a. a Love Letter to RadioBoise by The Latina Card

Mama Pat and the Art of our People by The Latina Card

Cris Cuevas on Radical Organizing by The Latina Card

After a one-year hiatus following the untimely passing of The Latino Card's JJ Saldaña, the new iteration of the show debuts -- The Latina Card.

Leo Morales on Anti-Immigrant Philosophy by The Latina Card

This is the final part of the two-part interview with candidates for Boise mayor Mike Masterson and Lauren McLean. JJ Saldaña and Rachel Spacek ask the candidates the hard questions about policing, how they will address issues that disproportionately affect the Latino community in Boise, and of course, their knowledge about delicious Mexican food in Boise. Antonio Hernandez produced this episode a...

JJ Saldaña and Rachel Spacek interview incumbent mayor Lauren McLean and challenger Mike Masterson and ask them why they are running to be the mayor of Boise, and drill them on issues important to Latinos such as affordable housing, and what they'll do for Latinos in Boise. Part 1 of 2. This episode starts with a dedication to JJ Saldaña, who tragically passed away just days after the recording. W...

Co-host Antonio Hernandez chats with bicultural counselor Cristina Medrano. After relocating from Mexico to Idaho at 12, Cristina rose to become Nampa High's student body vice president. With her expertise in assisting culturally diverse and Spanish-speaking children and adults, Cristina shares valuable insights on supporting our Latinx community for the upcoming school year.

JJ and Antonio explore the depth of community involvement, reflecting on their volunteer beginnings and offering tips for engagement, highlighted by JJ's revelation of his trilingual talents.

JJ and Antonio delve into the drama of the City of Nampa's takeover of the Hispanic Cultural Center, pausing for a nostalgic reflection on Antonio's quinceañera, before unpacking the events that led to this transition and pondering the center's future.

Erica Rodarte Costa, Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Idaho, shares insights into their bombshell report on how discrimination against Latine students is built into policy culture at public schools in Canyon County, causing JJ's jaw to literally drop on the floor.

Stephanie Sánchez, Community Arts Coordinator at the Morrison Center, shares why art is important to bringing people together, how she got involved in flamenco and why it's important for her connection to her indigenous heritage, why the Morrison Center is hosting mariachi Christmas, and why JJ and Antonio dancing on radio without visuals is a bad idea.

Co-host Antonio Hernandez interviews journalist and Voces intern Richard Rodriguez, who reported on the University of Idaho murders for Boise State Public Radio while he was a student there. Join us as we dig deep into how Richard views reporting on that and the Latine community as someone personally affected by the issues.

Sal and Becca Alamilla, co-owners of Amano in Caldwell, talk to co-hosts Antonio Hernandez and JJ Saldaña about what led to their restaurant's success, and drop some big announcements about their future.

Co-hosts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez talk to Ismael Mendoza-Medina, Bilingual/Bicultural Project Coordinator for the Idaho Commission for Libraries. Ismael is central to coordinating this year's Día de los Niños, a huge event to celebrate children at Cecil D. Andrus Park on April 30, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. This event emphasizes the importance of literacy and reading fun for children of all l...

Co-host Antonio Hernandez and Producer Rebecca De León talk to Julie Luchetta, Report for America's Latinx Affairs Reporter for Boise State Public Radio about her coverage of the community and her latest coverage of the attacks on the Meridian Library District, the attempts to dissolve it, and what that means for the Latinx community.

Co-hosts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez talk to DJ Fresh, a Treasure Valley DJ who followed in his father's footsteps as a fan of music and a promoter.

Caldwell School Board Chair Marisela Pesina and one of her two kids, Maliha Gemini, talk about Maliha's coming out, their drag performances, and what that means in the hostile landscape surrounding being Latinx and in Idaho.

JJ Saldaña, Antonio Hernandez, and Rebecca De León of The Latino Card come together to discuss the events that happened at Caldwell High School when Latino students protested, led by Brenda Hernandez, a racist policy enforced by Caldwell School District, and the ensuing fumble of the investigation of vandalism by the Caldwell Police Department.

We talk to Estenfanía Mondragon, Executive Director of PODER of Idaho, about Manejando Sin Miedo, a project to allow undocumented Idahoans to obtain driver's licenses, Sana Hermana, a space for Latinas in Idaho to heal together, and what's coming up for PODER and the Latinx community.

Idaho's biggest icon in Spanish-language media, Ricardo Quilantán, owner and operator of RQ Noticias, talks about how he started his Spanish news media legacy back before it was cool, he explains the difference between banda and tejano music, and whether it's pronounced Ehdeh-Coo or Are-Queue.