Best Keith Baldwin Podcasts (2025)

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EP 145: The Tragic Murder of Rachelle Lopez. 19:31

5d ago19:31

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Hoy hablaremos de un caso desgarrador ocurrido en Fontana, California. Una madre, una trabajadora dedicada, una mujer alegre y amorosa fue asesinada brutalmente dentro de su propio hogar —un lugar que se supone debe ser nuestro refugio seguro. Este es el tragico asesinato de Rachelle Lopez. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Po…

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Forest Bakery - The 3 person partnership shares their recipe for success regarding their products, work life balance and aligned goals 51:19

7d ago51:19

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Hear how Jo, Kyle and Humna came together from different experiences in Detroits food scene to open a highly successful bakery in Oak Park. Forest bakery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 -2 but those limited hours require a full week of prep and dedication to produce the high quality products they have become known for. Hear how they were v…

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EP 144: The Tragic Case of Camilo Esteban Miramontes 23:33

10d ago23:33

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In a quiet California town, a baby is rushed to the hospital with injuries so severe that it left doctors speechless. As investigators dig deeper, a haunting story of neglect, deception, and unthinkable cruelty begins to unravel. Who failed to protect this small child? And how did it come to this? This is the tragic case of Camilo Esteban Miramonte…

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Episode 326: Twain Scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin Explores Huckleberry Finn’s Character Jim 39:40

14d ago39:40

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Shelley Fisher Fishkin, author of JIM: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade. In the interview she highlights the irony in Twain's portrayal of Jim, contrasting Huck's limited understanding with Twain's deeper critique of society. Fishkin emphasizes the need for teachers to be …

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Episode 325: Jesse Q. Sutanto's Latest Cozy Mystery Featuring Vera Wong 29:34

18d ago29:34

29:34

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of the mystery novel VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (on a DEAD MAN). This is the second book in the series featuring Vera Wong, a 61-year-old tea shop owner in San Francisco. Vera, based on Sutanto's mother, investigates a murder involving a missing person social media …

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Justin Craig, owner of Run Detroit on running.....and running a business 1:04:21

21d ago1:04:21

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It can be said running a business is like running a marathon however running a business or a marathon does not have to be grueling slog like that phrase infers. Here we talk to Justin about his love of running itself as well as starting up a business in downtown Detroit before downtown started to regenerate. Hear Justin talk honestly about business…

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Episode 324: Preston Lauterbach Explores Black Musicians Who Made Elvis Presley 39:22

22d ago39:22

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Preston Lauterbach, author of BEFORE ELVIS: The African American Musicians Who Made the King. In the interview Lauterbach highlighted the influence of African American musicians on Elvis Presley. He noted that Elvis's first hit, "That's All Right," was originally recorded by Arthur Crudup, and…

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EP 143: The Tragic Case of Abbriella Faye Elliott 24:19

24d ago24:19

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Between 2003 and 2016, the National Violent Death Reporting System recorded 2,188 homicides of youth aged 11–18, with about 7% involving a current or former boyfriend as the perpetrator. A 2021 CDC survey also revealed that 1 in 12 high school students face physical dating violence and 1 in 10 face sexual dating violence. These alarming statistics …

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Episode 323: Historian Linda Gordon Investigates Social Movements Impact On America 30:36

29d ago30:36

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Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed New York University Professor Linda Gordon about her new book, SEVEN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS THAT CHANGED AMERICA. Professor Gordon writes a captivating account of historical events that have shaped American society. By exploring the transformative nature of individual and collective activism…

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EP 142: The disappearance of Maria del Carmen Lopez 21:13

30d ago21:13

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On February 9th, 2023, 63-year-old Maria del Carmen Lopez was taken from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima, Mexico, in broad daylight. What followed was a chilling silence, broken only by a ransom call and a family’s unwavering determination to bring her home. Her disappearance sparked a cross-border search filled with questions, heartbreak, and unc…

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Episode 322: The Northern Ireland U.S. Civil Rights Connection 45:54

1M ago45:54

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Forest Issac Jones, author of GOOD TROUBLE: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972. Jones discovered the connection between the Catholic Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland and the Black Civil Rights Movement during a 2021 visit to Belfast. He highlights the …

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EP 141: The Tragic Murder of Mia and Kai Inoue 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Los hijos buscan en sus padres amor, consuelo y, sobre todo, protección. Pero, ¿qué sucede cuando esa seguridad es destrozada por las mismas manos destinadas a protegerlos? Esta es la historia de dos niños que nunca imaginaron que la mayor amenaza vendría de casa. Este es el tragico asesinato de Mia y Kaih Inoue Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodi…

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EP 140: The Tragic Case of Pamela Alcantara Rubiera 39:39

2M ago39:39

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A 26-year-old woman from the Bronx, known for her unwavering faith, compassion, and commitment to helping others, was found dead on the outskirts of the city — leaving those who knew her heartbroken and searching for answers. After vanishing on an otherwise quiet Sunday night, her disappearance raised more questions than anyone could have imagined.…

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EP 139: The tragic murder of London Olsen 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Today, we bring you a case that is both heartbreaking and disturbing—a case that raises questions about how a child slipped through the cracks and how the person who is supposed to love and protect her, failed her and took her life away. This is the tragic case of London Olsen. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all o…

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Episode 321: Kimberly Lau Examines the Manifestation of Race in European Fairy Tales 44:55

2M ago44:55

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Kimberly J. Lau, author of Specters of the Marvelous: Race and the Development of the European Fairy Tale. In stories retold for generations, wondrous worlds and magnificent characters have defined the genre of European fairy tales with little recognition of yet another defining aspect—racism …

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Episode 320: Fernando Flores's Dystopian Tale Brother Brontë 50:35

2M ago50:35

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Fernando A. Flores, author of the novel Brother Brontë. Set in Texas in 2038, it is a dark tale of a future where books are burned, the libraries are closed, and your neighbor may turn you in for having books. In the interview, Flores said, "...for those of us who have traveled to the valley b…

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Episode 319: Keith Clark Highlights the Importance of Black Literary Trail Blazers James Baldwin, Ernest Gaines, and Ann Petry 48:37

2M ago48:37

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Diverse Voices Book Review host interviewed Keith Clark about his books Navigating the Fiction of Ernest J. Gaines: A Roadmap for Readers, The Radical Fiction of Ann Petry, and Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines and August Wilson. Clark is a Professor of English and African and African American Studies at George Mason University. Dive…

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EP 138: The tragic murder of Joselyn Johana Toaquiza 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Turning 21 is meant to be a milestone—a celebration of new beginnings, independence, and dreams waiting to unfold. For Joselyn Johana Toaquiza, it should have been just that. After reconnecting with a childhood friend, she accepted the invitation to celebrate her 21st birthday at an Airbnb. On the surface, it seemed like a thoughtful gesture , but …

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Episode 318: Lilliam Rivera Novel Explores Darkness in Illusory World of Glamour and Fashion 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviews Lilliam Rivera about her 2024 novel Tiny Threads, a dark thriller set in Vernon, California, in the fashion world. Rivera discusses the novel's blend of horror, fashion, and personal trauma. She explores the connection between fashion and violence, drawing from her experience as a fashion edito…

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EP 137: The tragic murder of Jessica Tinoco 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Imaginen recibir esta llamada: una niña al otro lado de la línea, aterrorizado, suplicando ayuda para su madre. Una madre, una hija, una amiga, arrebatada demasiado pronto y de una manera tan cruel y trágica. Esta es una historia sobre el amor de una madre, la pérdida y el impactante y devastador efecto de la violencia doméstica. Este es el asesina…

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Episode 317: Betsy Leondar-Wright Co-Authors Book That Examines How Inequalities Persist 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Betsy Leondar-Wright, co-author of Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? Two questions that seem simple on their face, but which invite a host of tangled responses. In this book, Jessi Streib and Betsy Leondar-Wright offer a new way of understanding how inequalities persist by focusing on the individual…

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EP 136: The tragic case of Maria Jose Ordaz Chavarria 26:59

3M ago26:59

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In 2016, Gerardo Ordaz believed that he needed spiritual cleansing. Desperate to get rid of what he thought was an evil presence he went to a church seeking divine intervention. What unfolded remains a haunting and tragic mystery that haunts Gerado to this day. This is the tragic case of Maria Jose Ordaz Chavarria. You can listen to our NEW episode…

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Episode 316: Brea Baker Investigates Black Land Theft in Book Rooted 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed Brea Baker about her new book, "Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership." Through a close examination of historical events, Brea explores the significance of land ownership and how generations of black families have been impacted by sy…

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Episode 315: Walter Mosley's Latest Novel Explores a Son's Search for His Father 53:03

3M ago53:03

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed legendary author Walter Mosley about his latest novel Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right, his third novel featuring New York private detective Joe King Oliver. In the novel, Oliver's 92-year-old grandmother asks him to find his father, her son, after she discovers she has a tumor that coul…

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Episode 314: Favorite Novels of 2024 40:53

3M ago40:53

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Diverse Voices Book Review hosts Hopeton Hay and Amanda Moore discuss their favorite novels of 2024 that were featured in author interviews. For Hopeton, his favorite novels were 54 Miles by Leonard Pitts, Jr., Guide Me Home by Attica Locke, and Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat. Amanda's favorite novels were Flores and Miss Paula by Meli…

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Episode 313: Alex Segura Thriller Examines Conflict Between Art and Commerce 32:34

3M ago32:34

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Alex Segura, author of the thriller Alter Ego. In the story, Annie Bustamante, a celebrated filmmaker and comic book artist, gets a chance to work on her favorite superhero, The Lethal Lynx. Despite her excitement, she's wary of the offer, and her suspicions grow when she receives anonymous wa…

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Episode 312: History Professor Joe Trotter Jr. Explores Building the Black City 39:51

4M ago39:51

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Joe William Trotter, Jr., author of Building The Black City: The Transformation of American Life. Building The Black City explores the history of African Americans in cities across America from the colonial era to recent times. He emphasized the agency of African people in building their own i…

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Episode 311: The Damascus Events: An Interview with Eugene Rogan on the 1860 Massacre and the Ottoman Empire 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Eugene Rogan, a professor of modern Middle Eastern history at the University of Oxford and the director of the Middle East Center at St. Anthony's College, Oxford. Rogan discusses his book, The Damascus Events: The 1860 Massacre and the Making of the Modern Middle East." The conversation touch…

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EP 135: The tragic murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and her baby, Yovanny Jadiel Lopez. 44:29

4M ago44:29

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What should have been a joyful time turned into an unimaginable tragedy for 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa Lopez. After seeking help with baby items on a Facebook page, she fell into the hands of strangers who posed as generous helpers but harbored sinister intentions. This is the heartbreaking story of Marlen Ochoa Lopez and her baby, Yovanny Jadiel Lop…

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Episode 310: Rafael Martinez Examines the Plight of Undocumented Youth Immigrants 31:25

5M ago31:25

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Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed Rafael A. Martinez, author of Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States. Martinez, an assistant professor at Arizona State University, writes a thought-provoking narrative about the obstacles that illegal immigrants face in the United States. By examining various c…

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EP 134: The case of Angelina Camillia González 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

Angelina estaba emocionada de cumplir 18 años este mes de enero. Her birthday is actually next Tuesday, el dia 7 de enero, pero desafortunadamente, alguien decidió quitarle la vida el 20 de Diciembre. Ahora una familia tuvo que pasar las fiestas navideñas y el año nuevo sin su hija y hermana. Tristemente, deben de seguir su vida sin su querida Ange…

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EP 133 - The Tragic Case of Esterling Meza García 19:13

5M ago19:13

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As the world celebrated the arrival of a new year, Esterling Meza García’s life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. What should have been a night of joy and new beginnings turned into a nightmare when she was fatally shot while waiting for an Uber outside her Miami home. In this episode, we uncover the devastating events leadin…

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EP 132: The tragic murder of Breana y Aurora Rouhselang. 26:16

5M ago26:16

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El caso de Breana Rouhselang es una historia desgarradora que conmocionó a la ciudad de Mishawaka en Indiana. Breana, una joven de 17 años tenía un futuro prometedor por delante. Trágicamente, en diciembre del 2018, su vida y la de su hija fueron arrebatadas. Este brutal acto no solo destrozó a su familia, sino que también dejó a toda una comunidad…

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Episode 309: Nikki Giovanni: An Interview from November 15, 2020 41:01

5M ago41:01

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Black cultural icon and poet Nikki Giovanni died on December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. On November 15, 2020, Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed her about her book of poetry and prose, Make Me Rain, which was just published the month before. In Make Me Rain, Giovanni calls attention to injustice and racism, celebrates Black cul…

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EP 131: The tragic case of Norma Lopez 37:28

5M ago37:28

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The disappearance of 17-year-old Norma Lopez sent shockwaves through the Inland Empire in July 2010. She vanished without a trace while walking home from summer school, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers. Her friends and family retraced her steps, only to uncover chilling remnants—her school binder, purse, and a broken earring. For a deca…

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Episode 308: From Crime to Fantasy: Rachel Howzell Hall Discusses Her Genre-Bending New Novel 'The Last One 41:23

6M ago41:23

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the fantasy novel The Last One. Best known for writing crime fiction, Hall was approached by a publisher to write a fantasy novel series, which resulted in her new book. In the interview, Hall discussed how writing the fantasy novel required her to build an entir…

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EP 130: The Tragic Case of Gabriella González 24:48

6M ago24:48

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En el episodio de hoy, estaremos hablando sobre el impacto devastador de la violencia doméstica. Exploramos la historia de una joven mujer que perdio su vida trágicamente en las manos de su pareja abusiva. Su caso es un duro recordatorio de cómo el control, la manipulación y el miedo pueden atrapar a las personas en relaciones peligrosas. Este es e…

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Episode 307: Fabienne Josaphat's Historical Novel Explores Black Panthers 41:41

6M ago41:41

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Fabienne Josaphat, author of Kingdom of No Tomorrow. Kingdom of No Tomorrow is a historical novel that delves into a the Black Panther Party from 1968 to 1969 through the perspective of protagonist Nettie Boileau. She volunteers at the Black Panthers' Free Health Clinics in Oakland and develop…

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EP 129: The Disappearance of Bianca Carrasco 26:04

6M ago26:04

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A young mother vanishes without a trace. On May 1, 2016, Bianca Carrasco disappeared after a heated argument with her husband in San Antonio, Texas. While her children were told she left for another man, her family refuses to believe she disappeared willingly. They continue to fight for answers and seek the public's help. This is the heartbreaking …

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Episode 306: Leonard Pitts Jr. Explores Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March in Novel 54 MILES 33:32

6M ago33:32

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Leonard Pitts Jr., author of the novel 54 MILES. Continuing with characters from his earlier work, THE LAST THING YOU SURRENDDER, set during World War II, "54 Miles" is a historical novel that unfolds during the crucial weeks of the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965 in alabama. The story revol…

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Podcast Update! 1:27

6M ago1:27

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We know it’s been a little quiet around here, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes. Thank you for sticking with us! We’re excited to announce that a brand-new episode is coming your way this Wednesday! See you soon 🤍🎧✨ #TrueCrimePodcast #NewEpisodeAlert #ThankYou — Sabemos que ha estado un poco tranquilo por aquí, pero hemos estado trabaja…

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EP 128: El Caso de Melanie Barragan Guzman 21:23

7M ago21:23

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En la última semana, ha circulado un video sobre el crimen cometido contra Melanie Guzmán. Tal vez algunos de ustedes ya lo hayan visto, pero es importante hablar de este caso. Actualmente, Melanie está luchando por recuperarse de sus heridas, mientras que su agresor, Christian de Jesús Rojas Martínez, sigue prófugo. Este es el caso de Melanie Barr…

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Episode 305: Wanda Morris Novel Centers on Conspiracy Back to Reconstruction 27:53

7M ago27:53

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Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed, Wanda Morris, the author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. In her novel, a woman returns to her hometown to restart her career and her life, only to stumble upon a group of individuals whose ruthless ambitions threaten the lives of people in her community. Wanda Morris is the award-winning au…

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Episode 304: The Border Between Us: A Conversation with Rudy Ruiz on Family, Identity, and Storytelling 47:22

7M ago47:22

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Rudy Ruiz, author of the novel THE BORDER BETWEEN US. Set in Brownsville, Texas, the novel follows Ramon Lopez's life from fifth grade to college, exploring themes of family dynamics, immigration, and coming of age. Ruiz draws heavily from his own experiences, fictionalizing real events and ch…

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EP 127: The unsolved murder of Phoutone “Tawn” Lothirath. 16:52

7M ago16:52

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On a chilly Halloween night in 1995, 10-year-old Eddie Lothirath opened the door, expecting to greet another trick-or-treater. Instead, he was met by a masked man with deadly intentions. Unbeknownst to Eddie, the intruder wasn’t after candy—he was there to kill Eddie’s father, 30-year-old Phoutone “Tawn” Lothirath. Nearly three decades later, the L…

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Episode 303: Ruben Reyes Jr. Debut Short Stories Collection Leans into Speculative Fiction 29:02

8M ago29:02

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Ruben Reyes, Jr., author of the short stories collection THERE IS A RIO GRANDE IN HEAVEN. THERE IS A RIO GRANDE IN HEAVEN, Reyes's first book, blends speculative fiction with themes of Salvadoran immigration. Reyes describes his book as speculative fiction about Salvadoran immigrants, ranging …

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EP 126: The tragic murder of Yadhira Romero Martinez 27:46

8M ago27:46

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The disappearance of 19-year-old Yadhira Romero Martinez sent shockwaves through the town of Bloomington when she failed to return home after leaving work. Concerned by her sudden and unusual absence, her family quickly reported her missing. Surveillance footage from her workplace offered a critical lead: Yadhira was last seen getting into the pass…

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EP 125: The Unsolved Disappearance of Graciela García 25:26

8M ago25:26

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Han pasado cinco años y cuatro hermanos se ven obligados a navegar por la vida sin su madre. El dolor de no saber qué le pasó a su mamá pesa mucho sobre ellos, lo que les dificulta seguir adelante. A pesar de la incertidumbre, siguen luchando por la justicia, decididos a mantener vivo el nombre y la historia de su madre para que no sea olvidada. Es…

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Episode 302: Krimstein Graphic Narrative Explores Einstein and Kafka Formative Months in Prague 29:34

8M ago29:34

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Ken Krimstein, the author of the graphic narrative EINSTEIN IN KAFKALAND: How Albert Fell Down the Rabbit Hole and Came Up with the Universe. During the year that Prague was home to both Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka from 1911-1912, the trajectory of the two men's lives wove together in unca…

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EP 124: The Tragic Murder of Maria Santos Corona 28:52

8M ago28:52

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In 2010, a shocking act of violence shattered the quiet community of Lewisville, Texas, when jealousy and obsession drove someone to commit a crime of passion. Fourteen years later, the murderer remains on the run, leaving behind a family desperate for justice. Join us as we unravel the disturbing details of this horrific crime and the relentless s…

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