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Hosted by Fernando Hurtado · society · EN
Deeply researched, visually rich stories about U.S. Latinos from award-winning journalist Fernando Hurtado.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn The Hyphen is hosted by Fernando Hurtado. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why is New Mexican Spanish dying?" (22 October 2026, 25 minutes), "How Doña María dominated the mole market" (15 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "The hidden cost of making piñatas for a living" (1 October 2026, 15 minutes).
In The Hyphen publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for In The Hyphen is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In The Hyphen requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In The Hyphen's contact route on record: verified email.
Fernando Hurtado hosts In The Hyphen, a society podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Go far enough into northern New Mexico, and you'll hear a different kind of Spanish. It's not Spanglish, and it's not medieval Spanish. It's a dialect that's been influenced by New Mexico's long, complicated history...
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Go to the mole aisle, and you'll likely see one name regardless of where you are: Doña María. In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado explain how the Mexican brand Doña María became one of the most...
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In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado takes you to Los Angeles' Piñata District, what may well be the piñata capital of the United States. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better...
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Mercado de la Raza is the only Latino grocery store on Oahu, Hawaii, and one of a few in all of Hawaii. What it sells helps tell the story of Latin American and Latino migration to the island. In this episode of In The...
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From "chili queens" to Chipotle, in this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado takes a deep dive into the history of Mexican restaurants in the United States. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and...
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Puerto Rico and Hawaii share much more than just their island identity. For this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado goes to Hawaii to find out why there is such a vibrant Boricua community, what...
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A year or so ago, we started seeing social media clips of some DACA recipients announcing they were leaving their temporary status behind and moving back to their birth country. Tired of the legal limbo and lack of...
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If the San Marcos factory closed in 2004, how was I able to buy a San Marcos blanket in 2025? In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado investigates why the San Marcos blanket factory shut down — and...
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Why do some people refer to New Orleans as the Honduran capital of the United States? It helps that 32% Hispanic residents are of Honduran descent, compared to 2% nationwide. But the large, vibrant Honduran community...
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In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado explain why Mexipinos in the United States are more common than you think. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign...
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The "No Sabo" kids are all grown up. In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado speaks to Hispanic and Latino adults who are trying to reclaim their heritage language. Want to understand U.S. Latino...
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How did the avocado go from an exotic Mexican fruit to one of the most purchased fruits in the United States? And what role did the Super Bowl play in that? In this episode of In The Hyphen, journalist Fernando Hurtado...
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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado talks to Venezuelans and political experts to find out how the deadly earthquakes and their aftermath could hurt — or help — the current Venezuelan regime. Want to...
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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado looks into why so many U.S. Latinos are obsessed with Vicks VapoRub. The ointment has turned into a protagonist of Latino memes, with people hailing it as a cure for...
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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado looks into whether Latinx, the inclusive term for Latinos in the U.S., is dying off. Want to understand U.S. Latino culture and trends better than anybody else? Sign up...
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<p>They're some of the biggest, most successful companies in the United States, but in certain Latin American countries they were total duds. In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains why Walmart, The...
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<p>Do you know any AAPI Latinos? Are you an AAPI Latino? From 2000 to 2022, the number of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Latinos in the U.S. increased by 153%. That means it's growing at a faster rate than...
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<p>What goes into a quinceañera in 2026? How much are parents spending on these lavish coming-of-age parties? And why do some quinceañera businesses put on Met Gala-esque fashion shows? In this episode of In The Hyphen...
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<p>Why are you seeing Tajín everywhere? In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains the Mexican company's rise and the unlikely role Michelle Obama played in the chili powder's popularity. This video was...
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<p>In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado takes us inside the world of traje de charro tailors, seamstresses and designers. He also meets the woman behind singer-songwriter Lupita Infante's album cover...
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